Paddy’s Pub now Pat’s Courtyard Bar after ‘Bar Rescue’

Now that the television crews from Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue” are gone, Russ Rodgers, owner of the newly renamed Pat’s Courtyard Bar is now gushing about the new look for his business.

Knapp: Rick Perry’s sudden change of heart is business as usual

When Rick Perry sought the Republican Party’s 2012 presidential nomination, eliminating the US Department of Energy was part of his campaign platform. Granted, he had trouble remembering its name, but he wanted the department gone. Completely.

Muth: Conservative reflections on Sandoval’s State of the State speech

Thankfully, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has delivered his LAST State of the State address. This guy has been absolutely the WORST possible governor for conservatives and Republicans in Nevada. A Democrat couldn’t have done more damage.

California’s native palms adorn Arizona wildlife refuge

While the native California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) can be found in several areas in California, including Joshua Tree National Park, and near Palm Springs, there is one hidden spot in Arizona where they also can be found.

Crime Corner, Jan. 20, 2017

Group arrested on burglary, drug charges

Beatty basketball sweeps league rival Tonoaph

Senior Jacob Oseguera scored 31 points to lead Beatty over rival Tonopah at home last Friday, 41-32.

Boxing trainer working to grow interest in the sport with Pahrump kids

Kids may have had the dream of slugging it out with Mike Tyson or battling on the ropes with Floyd Mayweather, but seldom try because of lack of instruction. After all, boxing lessons are hard to come by. That used to be true here in the valley, but not any longer.

Old basketball rivalry renewed as Pahrump hosted Beatty

Tuesday night’s game with Beatty was a blast from the past for some native Pahrumpians who remembered the days when the Hornets played Pahrump on a regular basis.

Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for Wounded Warriors returns

Turning a successful 7-10 split into a spare in bowling is a difficult feat to accomplish, but not as difficult as providing adequate care to area veterans, according to Denise Flanagan of Pahrump’s Wounded Warrior Project.

Senior News, Jan. 23-27

Pahrump Senior Center

School Menu, Jan. 23-27

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Jan. 23 – Jan. 27:

Diva: Make popovers in a muffin tin

Why are people so crazy about popovers? It could be the combination of the golden, crisp exterior and the melt-in-your-mouth tender interior. But I believe the thing that makes popovers truly irresistible is the thrill of opening the oven door to see what spectacular heights they reach as they “pop over” the top of the muffin tin.

Up to an inch of rain possible for Pahrump over the next few days

Soggy conditions are expected for much of the weekend for the valley, as a series of storm systems continue to make their way through the area, which could drop up to an inch of rain on the valley, according to the National Weather Service.

New science club to debut at J.G. Johnson Elementary

Erupting volcanoes, Alka Seltzer-propelled rockets and Mentos Diet Coke geysers may be a new part of the curriculum for students at J.G. Johnson Elementary School.