Grant program assist rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities.

Raley’s expands into central Nye County

Raley’s, a California-based grocery store chain, is expanding into central Nye County.

Nevada economic development department approves applications

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development approved applications for 12 businesses throughout the state, which will create 654 new jobs, and nearly $500 million in capital investment.

Chuck Baker: Army widow says VA should educate civilian doctors

Barbara Rodgick is an Army widow on a mission to educate civilian medical personnel, employees in the VA health care system and individual veterans and their families.

National Park Service announces fee hikes

Starting June 1, all 117 fee-collecting parks will charge an extra $5 for admission, including Lake Mead, Death Valley, GrandCanyon, Zion and other park sites in the Las Vegas vicinity.

Three years of sampling show tritium remains undetectable in Nye water

The Nevada National Security Site, formerly known as the Nevada Test Site, was the home of numerous nuclear experiments and while these may have provided a level of readiness for the country in terms of potential conflict, they also left behind a legacy of uncertainty.

RSVP helping to better lives in Nye County

Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, better known simply as RSVP, is a non-profit organization that has a daily impact on the lives of Nye County residents and it is always striving to expand its reach.

Pahrump teen dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

The 14-year-old Pahrump boy who shot himself inside a restroom of Pahrump’s Walmart on Wednesday evening, April 11, was taken off of life support on Friday, April 13, and has died, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

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 $27 million.

Nevada fugitive is captured in California

A Nevada fugitive is in custody, apprehended as the result of a traffic stop, the FBI reports.

Pahrump Valley baseball rallies for 5-1 win over Western

When the ball left Willie Lucas’ bat, both Lucas and Pahrump Valley baseball coach Brian Hayes thought it would be the third out of the fifth inning.

Quarter Auction raises thousands for Pahrump youth golf

An overflow crowd cheered every winning ball drawn for almost three hours Saturday night at Mountain Falls Golf Club, and it was music to the ears of Sarah Hopkins.

Wind destroys piece of old Vegas in Beatty

A piece of Old Las Vegas history came crashing down in Beatty earlier this month.

Valley Electric set for annual meeting in Pahrump

Danny Koker of Counts Kustoms in Las Vegas and host of the History Channel’s hit TV series “Counting Cars” will join Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, a six-time Olympic champion in swimming, as guest speakers at Valley Electric Association’s Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., April 28 at Pahrump Valley High School.