Dennis Myers: term limits limit smart lawmaking

I once knew a state legislator who served just one term. He was elected to the Nevada Assembly and made a good record. But he was young and serving wreaked havoc with his relatively new law practices. So after just two years, he stepped down.

Thomas Knapp on ‘Death panels’: Sarah Palin was right, sort of

In 2009, former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin raised the kind of ruckus she’s known for with her comment on the then-notional Affordable Care Act, aka “ObamaCare.” In a Facebook note, she wrote:

House committee OKs defense bill of interest to Nevada

A $696.5 billion defense authorization bill passed by a House committee this week includes provisions of interest to Nevada, including a rejection of the Trump administration’s call for another round of base closures.

Pahrump-area fire crews see busy week

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue crews were met with a series of emergency service calls last week.

Valley Electric Association transmission line sale still on hold

Valley Electric Association’s sale of its 230-kilovolt transmission system to Chicago-based GridLiance Holdco for just more than $200 million remains on hold, as a path to federal regulatory approval has been stymied since early 2017.

Review of Nevada’s national monuments chills legislator

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is expected in Nevada soon to review two national monuments here, but the Democratic congressman who represents the area said he feels left out of the process.

Community mourns 3-year-old Pahrump girl

There was no shortage of tears and mournful expressions for a 3-year-old Pahrump girl during Wednesday evening’s candlelight vigil at Ian Deutch Memorial Park.

Sports brief

Pahrump Valley Speedway results

Report by witness leads to arrest by Nye deputy sheriff

A Pahrump man apparently looking for a place to sleep was arrested in Tonopah on an outstanding traffic citation, thanks to a sharp-eyed Nye County Sheriff’s deputy.

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 $57 million.

Nevada jobless rate steady; trust fund at record high

Nevada has reached another milestone in economic recovery after recording a steady unemployment rate, state officials say.

Escaped Nevada inmate captured, back in custody

An inmate from Ely State Prison who walked away from a fire camp on Wednesday is back in custody, the state Department of Corrections said.

Pahrump veteran receives Quilt of Valor

A World War II veteran from Pahrump was the beneficiary of a gift and symbol of appreciation for his service.

Back to School Fair returns to Desert View Hospital in Pahrump

Officials at Desert View Hospital are urging parents to get their children off to a great start for the upcoming school year by attending the annual Back to School Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Smackdown Rodeo bucks through Tonopah

Dozens gathered in Nye County’s mid-July summer heat to enjoy the three-day event filled with bull riding, bucking horses and ATV action at the Tonopah Rodeo Grounds.

Tim Burke: Maintaining quality of life, freedoms

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” is how the expression is commonly stated in our modern society but the expression itself can be traced back as far as the 1700s.

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