Hafen gains approval on commerical subdivision map in Pahrump

HHH Investments LLC, owned by Pahrump developer Tim Hafen and family, has gained county approval on two tentative commercial subdivision development maps outlining the future of two parcels on the south side of the valley.

NIAA board approves principals’ realignment proposal

The NIAA’s Board of Control voted 7-2 Thursday in favor of the principals’ proposal. There will be no 5A classification when the schools realign next school year.

Beatty teams earn rankings

Both the boys and the girls basketball teams at Beatty High School are ranked in the latest rankings.

Pahrump suspect attempts to escape custody twice

A local man attempted to escape from custody, not once, but twice earlier this month, Nye County authorities report.

Pahrump Valley teams face busy schedule

Pahrump Valley High School’s basketball and wrestling teams are in a busy stretch of their schedule as January’s final weekend approaches.

Nevada candidate: Democrats will win House, begin Trump impeachment

State Sen. Pat Spearman, a North Las Vegas Democratic candidate for Congress, said that Democrats will take the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 election and would begin proceedings to impeach Donald Trump as president.

Dennis Myers: Trump’s GOP rivals are still in the field

As the undiminished activism of the women’s marches last week showed, Donald Trump is unable or unwilling to unite the country behind him.

Advisory group mulls Tonopah Test Range oversight

The Tonopah Test Range in Nye County was an area of focus at a recent meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nevada Site Specific Advisory Board.

Nevada feels impact of U.S. government shutdown

Federal dollars are an important part of many services and jobs across Southern Nevada — especially in national parks and recreation areas, which became apparent as the government shutdown on Saturday initiated waves of partial closures across the state.

Fires, rollover keep Pahrump area emergency crews busy

One person was transported to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas, following a single-vehicle rollover crash along Nevada Highway 160 at Blosser Ranch Road on Monday afternoon, Jan. 15.

Federal government investing in e-connectivity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in e-connectivity which will provide virtual access to job training, educational and health-care opportunities for rural communities.

Federal effort seeks to help small businesses

U.S. Sens. Dean Heller, R-Nevada, and Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, have introduced the Small Business Credit Availability Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize rules for business development companies, lenders that are critical to helping America’s small businesses grow.

Nye County hosts 3rd Annual Social Services Fair

The 3rd Annual Nye County Social Services Fair brought residents and resources together under one roof on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and allowed connection between those in need and the organizations dedicated to providing assistance.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $17 million.

Government initiative focuses on employers hiring veterans

The U.S. Department of Labor is launching the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration, an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.