Pahrump teens win robotics competition in Boulder City

In its first-ever competitive meet at Boulder City on Dec. 9, the Pahrump 4-H First Tech Challenge Team steered their hand-built, original design robot to victory while competing against three other teams.

Thomas Knapp: Here comes the next ‘defense’ shakedown

“Today with the signing of this defense bill,” President Donald Trump said as he affixed his signature to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 12, “we accelerate the process of fully restoring America’s military might.”

VEA provides assist to Salvation Army as Christmas nears

Valley Electric Association got into the spirit of giving by providing a whole day of bell ringers at three locations for the Salvation Army on Dec. 12, two in front of Walmart and one in front of Smith’s in Pahrump, the association announced.

Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Dec. 11– Dec. 15:

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 $40 million.

Divas on a Dime: Peppermint candy ornaments: Easy, fun and cheap

So, this is what happens if you put peppermint candies in the oven: they melt together, take on whatever shape you want and look like they’re made of glossy ceramic.

Nye County sheriff honors search and rescue captain

Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly recently presented Southern Nye County Search and Rescue Capt. Kevin Mellinger a plaque in appreciation for approximately 20 years of service.

Fundraiser generates thousands for Pahrump burn victims

The word ‘successful,’ would be a modest term to describe how a car wash fundraiser fared on Sunday, as upward of $6,000 was raised during the four-hour event.

Youth soccer getting a boost through new effort

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is launching a national campaign, It’s Everyone’s Game, aimed at dramatically expanding its impact on children across the country through soccer-based programs, organizers announced.

Pahrump Valley teams face busy schedule

It’s been a busy week for sports teams at Pahrump Valley High School.

Public can voice opinions on NIAA realignment

When the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s realignment committee meets Friday, the session will include an extra agenda item for public comment.

Pahrump landmark revived with new theme, clientele

Several years after closing down, the Kingdom Gentleman’s Club, with its bevy of young women swaying to the beat of suggestive tunes, is now part of the town’s history.

Air Force seeks comment on plan to expand Nevada range into wildlife refuge

The public comment period is now open for anyone with something to say about the Air Force’s plans to expand its vast training range and close off more of Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas.

Nevada’s Dean Heller and GOP on cusp of passing tax reform

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and other House and Senate GOP leaders could be within days of passing a final bill to overhaul the federal tax code, with legislation potentially heading to the White House by the holidays.

 
Nye County deputy stops inmate’s suicide attempt

Deputy Joshua Armendariz caught the inmate on Dec. 5 as he plunged from a railing on the second floor of a cellblock at the Nye County Detention Center in Pahrump.