Excessive heat warning in effect for valley

After a fairly mild May, temperatures are soaring as June begins, so much so that an excessive heat warning goes into effect today.

Wichman, Mattox debate the issues facing northern Nye County

In the Nye County District I debate last Friday, incumbent Commissioner Lorinda Wichman sought to fend off her main opponent, Scott Mattox of Amargosa Valley.

Divas: DIY premium ice cream at half the price

Just in time for summer! Never have two ingredients made so many people so happy. This is premium ice cream at half the cost of name brands.

Friesz to play college soccer

The University of Jamestown announced the signing of Jessica Friesz to their women’s soccer team.

Letters to the Editor

Reader comments on planned roundabouts

Poll: Nevadans favor balanced approach to public lands issues

CARSON CITY — Nevadans love their open space and public lands, favor renewable energy and are less likely to vote for a candidate who supported Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy in his 2014 standoff with federal authorities.

Report: Nevada senior citizens’ health near bottom

Nevada’s senior citizens’ health and quality of life were again ranked among the lowest nationally in a UnitedHealthcare report released last week, placing 42nd — a single spot above the state’s 2015 ranking.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Sportsman’s Quest: Art of the hunt

Hunting requires skill, patience and perseverance. Some even show a talent for the sport, perhaps even developing the chase to the level of an art form, but the art form I’m referring to in this column is of the paint-and-canvas variety.

Congresswoman critical of effort to push Yucca forward

CARSON CITY — It is a riddle for the ages: What is dead but never dies? The answer in Nevada is the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain.

Pahrump resident Villines seeking congressional seat

Pahrump resident Wayne J. Villines, a staunch constitutionalist, is seeking the Fourth Congressional District seat currently held by fellow Republican Cresent Hardy.

Carpenter Monroe taking another run for Congress

With very little name recognition, Fourth Congressional District Republican candidate Mike Monroe surprisingly earned more than 22 percent of the vote in the 2014 election, compared to winner and current incumbent Cresent Hardy’s 42 percent.

Animal control officer, deputies rescue dog ‘trapped’ in hot car

Nye County Animal Control and sheriff’s deputies were summoned to the Goodwill Store on Loop Road after a small dog was spotted in distress inside a hot vehicle parked at the business on Wednesday.

Death Valley holding annual art contest

If you get the artistic bug this summer put that urge to good use, as Death Valley National Park is hosting a summer art contest.

Organization supporting special needs schedules fundraiser

For the past three years, Pahrump’s RNG Farms has worked with special needs individuals and those with developmental disabilities using what’s known as animal therapy.

Lake Spring Mountain hosts public opening on Saturday

Prior to this Saturday, June 4, individuals and families who wanted to enjoy a day of activities at the lake had to drive roughly two hours to Lake Mead, just east of Las Vegas.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $12 million.

Spicer adds new supporter Ringle to his biking efforts

David Spicer, the man who has brought mountain biking to Beatty has taken biking in Beatty to a new level by adding two new upcoming events, new infrastructure and a new supporter to the Beatty mountain biking experience.