Pahrump man brawls with Nye deputies

A Pahrump man is facing some very serious charges after what can literally be described as a “knock-down, drag-out,” brawl with sheriff’s deputies near an area tavern.

Higher-than-expected revenue leads to Nye County budget changes

The Nye County Commission approved two separate budget augmentations for the county during its Feb. 20 meeting, providing further evidence of the strengthening of the county’s overall financial position.

Hof’s Love Ranch brothel license in Nye remains in question

The Nye County Commission held a disciplinary hearing on Feb. 20 regarding a variety of reported violations at brothel owner Dennis Hof’s Love Ranch in Crystal.

List: Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Feb. 26 – March 2:

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 $12 million.

Balloon Festival ready for Pahrump sky

The 2018 Balloon Festival was set to kick off today, Feb. 23 at Petrack Park, which will be completely overtaken by activity and excitement for three full days.

Amargosa Opera House remembers its past

It was Feb. 10, 1968, and transplanted New York dancer Marta Becket was lacing up her toe shoes backstage at the newly-christened Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction.

Spring Mountain project moves forward in Pahrump area

A new commercial project at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club gained ground during a Nye County Commission meeting on Tuesday.

Beatty family loses Nevada home to fire

Beatty Town Advisory Board member Crystal Taylor was at work shortly before 8 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, when she got word that her house was on fire.

Beatty Library plans special event

The Beatty District Library is preparing to host the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the efforts of Shirley Harlan and Elizabeth Keal on behalf of the library.

USO Show returns to Saddle West in Pahrump

An event hosted by Pahrump’s Veterans of Foreign Wars, (VFW) Women’s Auxiliary returns to the Saddle West Event Center Saturday evening.

Rollover crash in Pahrump area sends 1 to hospital

One person was transported via helicopter to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas after a single-vehicle rollover along Highway 160.

Little Britches takes over McCullough Arena in Pahrump

The 2017-2018 National Little Britches Rodeo Association season is in full swing and Pahrump Valley youth were able to show their skills in their hometown this month, alongside competitors from around the U.S.

Tim Burke: Dreamer problem could be easily solved

I continue to be dumbfounded by the ineptness of our representatives and senators in Washington.

Thomas Knapp on protectionism: Tariff attack on your wallet

Earlier this year, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer fired the first shots of the Trump administration’s 2018 trade agenda: Tariffs of 30 percent on imported solar panels, and tariffs starting at 20 percent on imported residential washing machines. In the name of “protecting” jobs — “America First!” — the administration is dead set on making you poorer.

Guns from Nevada focus of federal investigation

Three people have been sentenced for their roles in trafficking guns from Nevada to Oakland, California, authorities said.

 
President Trump wants ban on bump stocks

President Donald Trump directed the U.S. attorney general Tuesday to craft regulations that would ban “bump stocks” and other devices that accelerate the firepower of legal semiautomatic rifles like those used in the Las Vegas mass shooting.