Golfer scores hole-in-one

Charlene Riley shot a hole-in-one March 16 at Lakeview Executive Golf Course in Pahrump.

10th Annual HOPE Run/Walk smashes record in Pahrump

It was a milestone day for the NyE Communities Coalition in more than one way during the 2018 HOPE Run/Walk, which marked the 10th consecutive year for this annual event and saw a massive crowd of participants, the largest ever experienced before.

Jim Hartman: Mitt Romney’s ‘re-engagement’

Mitt Romney “re-engaged” politically on Feb. 16 by announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Utah. Romney is widely seen as a “favorite son” in Utah, despite having been born in Michigan and spending most of his adult life in Massachusetts, including serving as governor (2003-2007).

Maloy brings energy, enthusiasm to Pahrump youth sports camps

Dominique Maloy needs very little time to infuse anyone within earshot with her energy, enthusiasm and optimism. So imagine how 11-year-old Dane Clayton felt after getting a full hour of one-on-one instruction with the former track and field All-American.

High school rodeo returns to Pahrump

Dozens of high school boys and girls competed in 14 events as the Nevada State High School Rodeo Association held a rodeo in Pahrump for the first time in more than a decade Feb. 24 at McCullough Arena.

Pahrump man receives national award

Officials from the Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley honored L.D. Meiklejohn on March 13, with the organization’s Ruby Award for his unending dedication to the women and girls of Pahrump. Meiklejohn donated thousands of dollars in scholarship funds for the organization’s certified nursing assistant program.

Quarter Auction will benefit youth golf in Pahrump

Helping youth golf programs flourish in Pahrump once again will combine with the chance to win prizes when the 23rd annual Quarter Auction returns to Mountain Falls Golf Club on April 14.

Hof’s brothel license reinstated by Nye with slew of conditions

Nevada businessman Dennis Hof has had his Love Ranch brothel license reinstated after a narrow vote by the Nye County Liquor and Licensing Board but keeping the license from here on out will require Hof to comply with an array of conditions.

Pahrump woman facing child abuse, neglect charges

A Pahrump woman is facing serious charges including child abuse and neglect after Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies made an unannounced visit to her home earlier this month.

FBI warns of online vehicle sale fraud

The FBI is warning consumers that criminals are posting fraudulent online classified advertisements offering vehicles for sale that are not, nor have ever been, in their possession.

Nevada: Multimillion scam targeted elderly victims

An individual who ran multimillion-dollar prize promotion scams was sentenced this month to serve 87 months in prison by a federal judge in Nevada, the Department of Justice announced.

Putting the opera back in Amargosa Opera House

With a flurry of flamboyant 19th-century skirts, classic dramatic arias, and an original script written for the backdrop of Marta Becket’s stage, Master Mystery Productions out of Ridgecrest, California, promises to put the opera back in the Amargosa Opera House this spring.

Nye County seeks $900K loan for new vehicles

The Nye County Commission has adopted a resolution outlining its intention to secure a $900,000 medium-term loan to acquire new vehicles to update its aging fleet.

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 $20 million.

Tech-support scam victims to share in millions

The Federal Trade Commission will begin mailing 36,830 checks totaling $10,158,601, to consumers who lost money to a technical support scam, officials announced.

List: Nye County School menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 26 – March 30:

Divas on a Dime: Say hello to yummy hummus made from scratch

Are you ready for Spring? Please say yes. The trees are budding, and the days are getting longer. I’m excited to put winter away and welcome the lighter, brighter colors and flavors of Spring.

Step into the Civil War era in S. Nevada

A Southern Nevada organization is teaching area residents to relive the history of the battlefield during the Civil War era.