County officials approve several federal grants amid negative balance

Nye County Commissioners approved several grants amid the grant fund’s negative balance. However the practice has been common in the county, as the fund operates as a reimbursement, officials said.

Lady Trojans basketball routs Bonanza team

The Lady Trojans won one and lost one, but oh what a win it was on Monday night. The Trojans defense shut down Bonanza for a 47-17 win in a non-league game.

Trojans wrestlers struggle with lineup in last tournament

Trojans grapplers went to one of the toughest duals of the year at Spring Valley on Saturday. Although they didn’t win a match, going 0-4, the team showed some promise.

Shipments to Yucca Mountain would pass near Trump Hotel

Nuclear waste shipments to a proposed repository at Yucca Mountain would traverse within a mile of President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel on the Las Vegas Strip if the project moves forward, officials said.

Pahrump boys basketball falls to Bonanza

Trojans boys hoopsters fell to Bonanza 57-49 on Monday in a non-conference game.

RCMS students take home second place at contest

Eight talented young students from Rosemary Clarke’s robotic team won honors at a Las Vegas robotic competion on Dec. 3.

Shear Talent owner celebrates 10-year anniversary

After years of visiting Shear Talent Salon as a client, Anna Fanning took a shot at her favorite salon and bought the business.

Home sales up nearly 14 percent in November

Home sales in the valley continue to outpace the last few years as November saw 33 single-family units sold.

Don’t look to the electors to save us

When Nevada’s presidential electors would vote, I would always try to attend. It was such an antiquated remnant of the past. As often as not, I was the only one attending. In 1984, there was one television crew and me – no one else.

Trump on military spending: An encouraging sign

As on most issues, President-elect Donald Trump has been all over the map on military issues throughout his campaign and post-campaign pronouncements.

Nye County commissioner honored for service

Nye County Commissioner Lorinda Wichman was recently honored with induction into the Nevada Association of Counties’ Honor Roll.

No changes for De La Fuente in election recount

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announced that results for independent presidential candidate Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente yielded no change in the number of votes cast for him.

Cooperative Extension hosts Christmas event

There appears to be no shortage of Christmas-themed events within the community this month.