Timber Creek Overlook easy for family access

Many Southern Nevadans count Zion National Park their favorite outdoor haunt, yet many seem unaware of one of its best quarters — the Kolob Canyons section in the park’s northwest area.

Frazier Furniture closing its doors

After more than 21 years doing business in Pahrump, Ron and his wife Marion Frazier have decided to close the doors of their Frazier Furniture business on Calvada Boulevard. Both will enjoy some leisure time before hitting the road to travel the U.S.

Trojans girls varsity soccer gets new coach

Julie Carrington has been hired as the new varsity head coach for the Pahrump Valley girls soccer team.

New Nevada law may require new plates

CARSON CITY — Most Nevada motorists will have to get new license plates every eight years under a new law that takes effect today, July 1.

Lovell Canyon fire fully contained

The Lovell Canyon fire was fully contained by Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Trojans Pride team finishes second overall at state

The Trojans National Softball Association team had a 4-2 record in the state tournament last week in the state tournament to end their summer season.

Fireworks show will offer new, exciting colorful displays

The pyrotechnicians overseeing Monday’s Liberty Festival fireworks show have a message for those attending – “Don’t expect the same type of show you’ve grown accustomed to over the years.”

Pot grow facility to ask for initial license application

On Tuesday, Nye County commissioners plan to hear a medical marijuana initial license application for a cultivation facility that has raised neighbors’ concerns.

Gold Town Casino set to debut new food offerings today

Those in search of new food options in town need look no further than Gold Town Casino, as they are set to serve up a pair of new amenities at its property.

Senior News

Losing primary candidate questions results

Former Nevada Assembly District 36 candidate Tina Trenner of Pahrump is part of a six-person court filing alleging a “possible” malfunction of voting machines during the June 14 primary election.

Pahrump Gunfighters talk gun safety to kids

The Pahrump Gunfighters rode into J.G. Johnson Elementary School Thursday morning bearing gifts of candy and guidance to dozens of kids enrolled in the Pahrump Valley Youth Activities program, (PVYA).

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 $13 million.

Fourth of July weather looks ‘pretty pleasant’

Southern Nye County residents can expect much of the same weather conditions they’ve been experiencing this past week for the Fourth of July on Monday.

Windsor’s Thrift Store to hold liquidation auction

Pahrump business owner Trevor Windsor is calling it quits after more than 14 years operating Windsor’s Thrift Store and Furniture Shop.

Beatty Clinic introduces another healthcare provider

Dr. Michael Reiner introduced an additional health care provider for the Beatty Clinic at the Beatty Town Advisory Board meeting June 27.

Knapp: SCOTUS: Amply serving law enforcement’s interests versus society’s

On June 23 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in Birchfield v. North Dakota, that police officers may require suspected drunk drivers to take breathalyzer tests without warrants as required by the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment and under criminal penalty should they refuse. The court did go so far as to leave the constitutional warrant requirement intact for blood tests. Associate Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, lays out the chilling logic for differentiating between the two:

Conservationist are coming to save us from ourselves

It’s less than two months before the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race, which is the biggest off-road race in the continental U.S. and the Bureau of Land Management has not issued the permits for the race.

Crime Corner, July 1

Policinski: Join in the fireworks: The ones you watch or the ones around freedom

This year’s State of the First Amendment national survey (SOFA), conducted in partnership with USA TODAY, does more than just sample our attitudes about those five core freedoms — it also may show just how those freedoms can work.

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