Death Valley sees hottest June on record

DEATH VALLEY N.P. — When an area sees record-breaking heat numbers it usually catches one’s eye, but when the place setting records is the hottest place on Earth that’s a whole other story.

Storm knocks out power, damages roads in Death Valley

DEATH VALLEY N.P. — A strong summer storm disrupted activities at Death Valley National Park last week, as damaged roads and power outages brought the popular tourist destination to a temporary halt.

DVH to host annual back to school fair July 16

As most school-aged children are in the middle of their summer break, heading back to class is probably the furthest thing from their minds, but to ensure all Pahrump area students are ready for the new school year, Desert View Hospital is set to host its annual back to school fair.

Elementary, middle school teachers looking for modified hours

Teachers at Pahrump Valley High School are able to alternate their school schedule at the end of each semester to allow them to conclude grading and finalize report cards. A group of teachers at a local elementary are questioning why they can’t do the same.

Storm knocks out power, increases emergency calls

A storm that dropped record-setting rain on the valley knocked out power in portions of town and gave emergency crews plenty to deal with late last week.

Dan Schinhofen to testify on Yucca Mountain

Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen and several other Nevada officials will testify to the Congressional Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on Yucca Mountain.

DA, commissioner talk shop with local residents

Pahrump residents didn’t spare questions for Nye County District Attorney Angela Bello and Commissioner Frank Carbone on Saturday when the two sat down with a group of people at the Bob Ruud Community Center in Pahrump.

Storm and fire keep responders active on holiday weekend

The Fourth of July holiday weekend kept first responders busy as fire crews responded to at least 50 fire-related calls over the three-day period.

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 $14 million.

Manufactured home dealer industry’s last man standing

Factory Home Center owner Gerald Schulte has good reason to be gratified that his business at his 1361 S. Highway 160 location is still in good shape.

Many bills to be proposed but few will pass next Legislature

CARSON CITY — Allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives, lowering Nevada’s gambling age and authorizing public marijuana venues are among the 108 early bill draft requests submitted by legislators for possible consideration by the 2017 Nevada Legislature.

Knapp: No, it’s not just you. Politics really does drive people nuts

Before Charles Krauthammer became a political columnist capable of simultaneously endearing and enraging all comers, left and right, he studied medicine at Harvard, practiced psychiatry at Massachusetts General, and directed psychiatric research planning in the Carter administration.

Myers: Respecting the future of the past

In 1991-92, I spent a month in Spain over Christmas and New Year’s. Most of my time was spent in a town called Algeciras across the Bay of Algeciras from Gibraltar.

Nonprofit group targets U.S. Senate candidate Cortez Masto

Dark money is flowing into the U.S. Senate race in Nevada, including a shadowy group with a reputation for controversy in its portrayal of foreign policy issues.

Union group launches Facebook ads against Heck

The AFL-CIO on Thursday launched digital Facebook ads that attack U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, the Republican candidate in the U.S. Senate race for the seat of retiring Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

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New sex offender law stopped from being implemented

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court tapped the brakes Friday on a law that would impose new registration requirements on sex offenders and subject thousands of them to community notification, but not before a state website briefly went live with the information.

Pahrump rural transit awaits decision on NDOT grant

The Pahrump Rural Transit, the town’s first on-demand transportation program, is awaiting the decision on the state transportation grant application that would provide it with much-needed cash.