Cloud over Nevada waste dump was harmless steam, regulators say

A plume of white smoke spotted this week at a hazardous waste dump south of Beatty was steam released during a treatment process to neutralize a tanker of acidic liquid waste, according to state regulators.

Nevadans could receive compensation from Western Union

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt this week notified Nevada residents who previously filed claims with Western Union that they may be eligible for compensation.

Pahrump bicyclist flown to UMC Trauma

A local bicyclist was flown to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas after being struck by a car on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Ribbon cutting marks reopening of Keane Wonder Mine site

DEATH VALLEY — Death Valley National Park celebrated the reopening of the former Keane Wonder Mine site on Nov. 7 with a day-long special event, officials announced.

Dennis Myers: Nevada, other western states are evolving

In the years after the Civil War, the Southern states evolved into a section known as the “solid Democratic South” because they voted so faithfully for the Democrats and against the party of Abraham Lincoln.

Jim Hartman: Ending college kangaroo courts

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ confirmation battle last February resulted in Mike Pence becoming the first vice president in history to cast the deciding vote for a cabinet nominee, the 51st U.S. Senate vote to confirm.

Valley Electric Association issues scam warning

Officials from Valley Electric Association have issued a warning to members of the co-op this week, involving a potential scam.

Volleyball: Hornets fall to Tonopah

The Tonopah Lady Muckers volleyball team advanced to the final round of the Southern Regional Class 1A volleyball tournament by defeating Beatty at Pahranagat Valley High School on Nov. 4 in three sets, 25-15, 25-20, 25-16.

Trojans take on a tough Truckee soccer team

The Pahrump Valley High School girls soccer team will take on the Northern number one seed team, the Truckee Wolverines, at 2 p.m. at Spanish Springs High School this afternoon.

3 bowl perfect games in Pahrump

The Pahrump Nugget Bowling Center submitted the following list of bowlers who have bowled a perfect game (300) in the month of October: Bill Munger, Oct. 10, Daryl Lasky, Oct. 23, Ronald Britton, Oct. 29.

Vern Hee: Tournament format needs to change in the south

The Southern Regional soccer tournament for all divisions needs to change. I went to the regional tournament and was really disappointed in how the tournament was held.

VCA announces Pahrump tech expo for new digital services

Valley Communications staff plans to conduct a tech expo from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Valley Conference Center, 800 E. Highway 372 in Pahrump, to showcase the cooperative’s new digital services, including VCA Digital TV, the company announced.

Soroptimists host holiday fashion show in Pahrump area

Officials with the Soroptimist International of Pahrump Valley are reminding families of its special holiday fashion show coming up this month.

Event showcases Old West Days in Shshone

An annual autumn event returned to the community of Shoshone, California this past weekend as Old West Days began its three-day run.

Nye County woman remembers her daughter killed in car crash

A Tonopah woman remembered her teenage daughter, who was killed in a car crash in 2015, with a rededication ceremony at the memorial site on the two-year anniversary of her death.

Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Nov. 13– Nov. 17:

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 $30 million.

Divas on a Dime: Keep your eyes on the pies

What do you think of when you think of pie crust? Take a moment, I’ll wait.

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