Idaho murder suspect captured in Pahrump

A Idaho man wanted for murder was captured in Pahrump by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Hollywood twins leave great-grandparents proud, starstruck

Norman (Norm) and Karen Neiswonger of Pahrump are starstruck when it comes to their twin great-grandsons, Gunner and Ryder Gadbois.

Tonopah solar plant No. 1 for energy storage

TONOPAH – Though the announcement that a second Nye County solar plant is in the works was the national headline at SolarReserves’s recent solar celebration near Tonopah, the event also provided a behind-the-scenes look at the Crescent Dunes solar plant off Gabbs Pole Line Road.

Gun issue surfaces in Tonopah post-annexation debate

Rejecting yet another proposed change to an open grazing exemption, the Tonopah Town Board voted 5-0 to give its OK to a resolution aimed at reassuring cattle ranchers that a massive annexation making the town one of the USA’s biggest in land size won’t harm their interests.

Officials waive Front Sight paving requirement, for now

Nye County commissioners waived the requirement for paving the new parking lot for phase 3 at the Front Sight Firearms Training Facility.

Goicoechea appointed to three legislative committees

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford accepted the appointment of Sen. Pete Goicoechea to several legislative committees in the 2017 Legislative Session.

Letter: Thank you from Twilight Productions

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make our fundraising event for the Nye County Technical Response team at Station 51 such a huge success.

Myers: The role of protest now

In November 1967, President Lyndon Johnson set out on a speech tour across the country.

Day Trips: Junior Ranger Program helps kids’ interest in national parks

With the holidays upon us, many families will take to the road to visit national parks, recreation and conservation areas and other public lands. Children and public lands are usually a natural fit but sometimes kids need a little help to become interested. An ideal way to enhance their experience and have some fun at the same time is to take part in the Junior Ranger Program.

Hudson Jr.: Court upholds removal of student for Facebook posts

A public college had the authority to remove a nursing student from its program for Facebook posts without violating the First Amendment, a federal appeals court has ruled. The decision emphasizes the danger that students take when posting profane or unprofessional remarks online.

VEA to cut rates by 9.9 percent

Just months after raising its rate for the first time in 10 years, Valley Electric Association, Inc. announced it will slash the 9.9 percent rate increase that went into effect in June.

Key experts divided on Yucca Mountain’s revival

It would take more than a decade and cost at least $30 billion before the shuttered underground dump site at Yucca Mountain could begin accepting shipments of highly radioactive waste, according to experts on the controversial project.

Trojans hoopsters return strong core of starters

The Pahrump Valley boys basketball have a whole new team this year and are hoping to take the league by surprise.

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