Chamber of commerce to honor nonprofits, businesses

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual member inauguration and awards event returns on Saturday.

New congressman wants to reform immigration, raise the minimum wage.

WASHINGTON — Ruben Kihuen is humbled and honored to be in the U.S. House of Representatives, but politics and governing were not his first priorities when he was growing up as an athlete.

Resistant ‘superbug’ kills northern Nevada woman

A Northern Nevada woman died last year from a bacterial infection resistant to all 26 antibiotics available in the U.S., highlighting the growing public health threat posed by so-called “superbugs.”

Best in the Desert moves forward, chooses new leader

The Best in the Desert Racing Association finds itself having to move on quickly after the passing of its leader, Casey Folks, on Jan. 12.

County may step in to find housing for more than 100 dogs

The Nye County District Attorney’s Office might have to step in to find housing for over 100 dogs that are currently housed in a kennel on the southern end of Pahrump.

2016 sees 449 homes sold in Pahrump; eclipses 2015 mark

Pahrump saw 449 single-family residential units sold in town in 2016, marking the highest total since 2012, according to figures from the Greater Las Vegas Area Realtors.

Sandoval to detail budget tonight in final State of State address

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval will unveil his executive budget proposal and outline the administration’s priorities for the last two years of his term when he delivers his final State of the State speech Tuesday night.