Confidence in statewide economy at record levels

An annual survey from Nevada State Bank showed confidence in the economy hitting the highest level in the study’s history.

Pahrump Valley track teams shine at O’Dea Relays

The Pahrump Valley track and field teams took a major step up in competition and did just fine for themselves, recording five personal records and six season bests at the O’Dea Relays on March 23 at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas.

Mendoza leads Pahrump Valley softball over Durango

Pahrump Valley senior Amaya Mendoza showed just how good she can be in the clutch, both in the circle and at the plate.

Effort seeks to help entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration created the SBA Franchise Directory earlier this year, which has streamlined the process for entrepreneurs looking to access capital.

Remodeling project underway at KFC in Pahrump

A remodeling project at a popular fast food outlet is ruffling the feathers of a few regular customers as of late.

Taxpayers ‘paycheck checkup’ focuses on withholding

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to do a “paycheck checkup” to make sure they have the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks for their personal situation.

Official to help serve businesses, consumers

The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced Cadence Matijevich as its new Consumer Equitability Division administrator.

Greg Dill: How we can avoid Medicare ‘gaps’

Medicare helps to pay for a wide variety of health services, from flu shots to hospital stays, and from preventive health screenings to hospice care.

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 $21 million.

Rollover crash in Pahrump sends 3 to hospital

Two people were transported to Desert View Hospital after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 160 at Homestead Road.

Pie and science on display during Pi Day in Beatty

Beatty Middle School celebrated Pi Day, which is celebrated worldwide on March 14, by holding a science fair and serving pie to those who attended.

Members pack VEA District 1 meeting in Pahrump

About 100 member-owners from Valley Electric Association Inc.’s south Pahrump voting district, employees of the cooperative and media members packed into Valley’s conference center for the cooperative’s annual district meeting for the area.

Nevada candidates set for Nye County voters

A total of 15 Nevada candidates are seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate, filing for the position that’s up for election this year.

Nye County Water District tentative budget approved

The time is nearing for government entities to set their fiscal year 2018-2019 budgets and the Nye County Water District Governing Board is already prepared with a tentative budget approved at its March 26 meeting.