Beatty track runner strives to be the best

Beatty track long-distance runner Jose Granados worked hard last year as a freshman runner, concluding his first year of high school track at the Nevada state track finals. But he wasn’t finished.

Special Remembrance Quilt exhibit arrives in Pahrump

Standing in front of the quilt commemorating nuclear weapons and uranium mine workers from across the country, Janet Hansen was able to find a few familiar names.

VEA hosting visits by Nevada congressman, senator

Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation are paying more visits to the Pahrump-based Valley Electric Association.

Democrats lead in Nevada voter registration

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports an increase of 5,955 active registered voters statewide during the month of July 2017, as compared to June 2017.

VEA’s Fill the Bucket drive collects hundreds of school supplies in Pahrump area

Thanks to a popular annual back-to-school event, Nye County School District teachers and students will have access to supplies crucial for their studies, as Valley Electric Association’s (VEA) “Fill the Bucket” campaign returned on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Records shed light on Crescent Dunes solar plant in Nye County

The Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project near Tonopah had no energy sales during the second quarter of this year, following the first quarter’s similar path, a recently released federal report indicates.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $63 million.

Divas on a Dime: Chilled soup makes sensational summer sipping

We don’t usually think of soup in summer but that’s because we didn’t know we needed a soup that tastes like summer. All your favorite fresh, sweet, ripe summer veggies blended together into a luscious creamy mouthful that’s as refreshing as a cool Mediterranean breeze.

Purple Heart Day in Pahrump honors veterans

After issuing an official proclamation on Aug. 1, several dozen residents, including all five Nye County commissioners came together for the first ever Purple Heart Day observance in Nye County on Monday, Aug. 7.

Pahrump woman arrested after physical altercation

Pahrump resident Annika Martin had every chance to avoid getting arrested, but she chose to escalate a recent confrontation, according to a Nye County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Details emerge in new solar project in Nye County

A California company wants to build a 1,600-megawatt solar energy generation facility in Nye County.

New official to play key role in Yucca revival

An official who will play a key role in any effort to revive the nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate on Thursday, despite opposition from Nevada’s two senators.

Industrial hemp farming grows in Pahrump

The owners of a Pahrump family farm are taking advantage of what could become a bustling industry in the local area and the state.

Tim Burke: examining other government entitlement programs

The word “entitlement” has developed a negative connotation with conservatives. As we discussed last week, two of the most well-known entitlement programs are Social Security and Medicare.

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