Church claims damages to property exceed $3 million

The Ministerio Roca Solida, a founder of the Patch of Heaven church camp, filed a new takings claim in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., saying that the damages to its property have grown over $3 million since the diversion of the creek on the property.

This week in sports

Tigers’ owners given 60 days to comply

The owners of the nonprofit Big Cat Encounters have 60 days to comply with the remaining conditions of a conditional use permit after an animal rights group asked town planners to revoke the permit for violations.

Pahrump author Willi Baer pens new book

It’s described as a great ‘chick-flick,’ in book form, scribed by a Pahrump author.

Community agency seeking fabric donations for annual drive

Officials with NyE Communities Coalition and the Nye County School District are seeking fabric donations for the annual fabric drive beginning today.

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 $17 million.

Back at the helm, Clayton feels at home again

The return of Trojans coach Joe Clayton to the gridiron means the return of the running game for the football program.

Letter to the editor

People’s voices not heard

Senior News

Badwater: 100 runners will start 135-mile race on Monday night

Most people living in town don’t really think of doing much outside in the middle of the summer when the average high is around 105 degrees, let alone going for a run in Death Valley.

Beatty’s Fourth of July celebration is small-town America

Beatty is known for having a true small-town America Fourth of July celebration, with all the traditional goings-on, all sponsored and put on by the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department.

Yucca Mountain is about national security, not state’s rights

On July 7, I had the privilege to represent the Board of County Commissioners at the sub-committee hearing on Energy and Commerce in Washington, D.C. You can view the hearing on YouTube at http://bit.ly/29yvvPc.

Divas: Sangria and popsicles starring: Boxed Wine

Summer weekends were made for gathering friends in a shady spot where the breeze is warm and the drinks are cold. Here’s how to throw a spirited little party that won’t break the bank. We’ll enlist the help of our frugal little friend – boxed wine.