Burke: Your driving habits impact my insurance rates

Recently Las Vegas was awarded the distinction of having some of the most expensive auto insurance rates in the county and still climbing.

Myers: John Lewis knows what he’s talking about

The first time John Lewis marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge outside Selma, in 1965 on the way to the Alabama state capitol during a voter registration campaign, police were waiting for him and his colleagues on the other side. Officers fractured Lewis’ skull.

Sandoval’s report card: progress, work left to do

CARSON CITY — When Gov. Brian Sandoval delivered his final “State of the State” address Tuesday night, Nevada lawmakers received a written report card from the administration highlighting achievements realized over the past six years.

Jack in the Box coming to Pahrump

The Pahrump Valley is set to have one more nationally familiar food option in the near future as fast food chain Jack in the Box is set to come to town.

Letter: Thank you to VEA, Suddenlink for dedicated service

A special “Thank you” to all the Valley Electric guys and Suddenlink guys who spent the better part of Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5, replacing the two 52-year-old power poles on West Wilson Road that were knocked down by an inattentive female driver.

Letter: Sheriff supports state AG on Background Check Act

In reference to the attorney general ‘s opinion, paraphrased, because the new Background Check Act states private party transfers and sales must be completed utilizing the FBI background check system and the FBI has taken the position that the Background Check Active, as currently written, cannot function.

California Lottery, Jan. 14, 2017

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $70 million.

Law enforcement officials need help in identifying suspect

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man related to an investigation being conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Man arrested, charged with felony burglary

A Pahrump man was arrested in December after the personal property of his was found at the scene of a burglary.

Court date scheduled for suspects in armed robbery

The two men facing several felony charges related to an alleged armed robbery of a local convenience store Thanksgiving weekend are scheduled for a pretrial hearing in Pahrump Justice Court on Feb. 1.

Hee: Team moves in NFL can make fans dizzy

When you look closely at NFL moves, people usually only pay attention to one side of the show.