Yucca Mountain project history told from the inside

The former chief scientist of the Yucca Mountain Project has released a two-volume, 920-page book on the history of the project.

Widening of 1.75-mile stretch of highway underway

The Nevada Department of Transportation began a $3.49 million widening project of State Route 160 between Rainbow Avenue and Calvada Boulevard on Tuesday.

Commissioners fill two positions on water board

Nye County commissioners filled two vacancies on the Nye County Water District Governing Board on Tuesday, leaving two positions unfilled.

Pahrump man arrested for attempted murder

A Pahrump man was arrested this week and charged with various preliminary counts, including attempted murder, after he allegedly stabbed a woman multiple times.

Muth: Top 10 reasons Trump should pick Newt for VP

Since “veep” talk for Donald Trump is all the rage this week, let me throw my two cents in: Newt Gingrich. Here are my Top Ten reasons why…

Ruins of Wupatki are an impressive look into the past

Wupatki National Monument in Arizona encompasses more than 35,000 acres and contains roughly 2,500 documented archaeological sites. You can’t see them all, nor are you allowed to, but you can see some of the most impressive ruins in the park, even in a few hours.

Cooperative extension continues offering services

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension would like the community to know that even though the county has de-funded our portion of the overall county budget, we are going to continue offering some services to Nye County.

Reverse glass painter reviving ancient art form

Artist Cheryl Tocco likes to do things in reverse, or glass backwards, when it comes to her specialty, reverse glass painting.

Senior News

Tai Chi a true martial art with many benefits

Millions of people around the world wake up each morning and can be seen in parks and malls doing tai chi. In China people do it because the Chinese believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, but for the rest of the world it has become just another exercise routine.

Veteran finds comfort, companion at animal shelter

When Pahrump retired Navy veteran Dennis “Doc” Watkins lost a longtime friend and companion recently, his life was not the same.

Cooperative Extension to continue providing services

The public relations official for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension wants the community to know that despite funding cuts, the agency plans to continue providing educational services to both Pahrump and Tonopah.

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 $15 million.

PGA ban on anchored putting didn’t have impact

Most golfers in town have heard about the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and its ban on anchored putting. Or have they?

Pets frightened by fireworks end up at area animal shelter

Desert Haven Animal Society Manager Marla Greanya got what she expected on Tuesday – an influx of frightened pets who tried to escape the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air on the evening of the Fourth of July.

County to fix more roads with gas tax money

The money that Nye County is now receiving through the gas tax hike will pay for more roadwork in the coming years, officials said.

Tips on where to burn those summer calories in the valley

The recent 112-degree heat in Pahrump may put a damper on burning calories outside during midday, but despite the heat, the battle of the bulge continues and there are a lot of activities that can be done in Pahrump to burn calories, even during the summer. One just has to know where to look.

Policinski: Let’s keep the Fourth going all year long

The red, white and blue bunting is down, the flags are furled and the last of the fireworks have been sent aloft. And for far too many of us, that surge of patriotic fervor and effort found around July Fourth goes back into metaphorical storage for another year.

Letters to the editor

How should we dispose of nuclear waste?

This week in sports

returns to Pahrump to give a sports clinic at the high school. She has one more week.

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