High blood pressure, high cholesterol linked to noisy jobs

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are more common among workers exposed to loud noise at work according to a CDC study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

Effort helps consumers report identity theft

The Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are teaming up to make it easier for consumers to report tax-related identity theft and to receive assistance to help recover.

Nye County approves newest version of Pahrump water plan

Despite avid protests on the part of many of those attending the Nye County Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 17, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of approving the newest version of the Pahrump Basin #162 Groundwater Management Plan.

Las Vegas board to continue fight against Yucca Mountain

Fighting efforts to open the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository and lobbying to continue funding the Brand USA international tourism marketing program will be the top federal legislative priorities of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for the rest of 2018.

Missed the tax-filing deadline? IRS issues tips

While the federal income tax-filing deadline has passed for most people, there are some taxpayers still facing tax-related issues.

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., Saturday, April 28 at Pahrump Valley High School.

Chamber’s Biz and Home Expo returns to Pahrump

Representatives and leadership from dozens of local businesses will set up shop this weekend at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino to show off their wares to the public.

Body found at Mount Charleston

Well-known sports handicapper and writer David Malinsky was found dead Friday at Mount Charleston after a weeklong search.

 
Victor Joecks: Group leader talks about making Nevada more conservative

Americans for Prosperity, the nation’s largest grassroots conservative group, has yet to decide if it’ll support Sen. Dean Heller but will back attorney general Adam Laxalt’s bid for governor.

Jim Hartman: Crime and our porous southern border

Criminals are taking advantage of the porous nature of our southern border and people are dying as a result.

Yucca documentary features Pahrump tie

A former reporter for the Pahrump Valley Times has taken the topic of Yucca Mountain from print to the big screen.

Chairman promises House vote on Yucca Mountain funding

A House committee chairman on Thursday vowed to take a bill to fund licensing proceedings for the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository to the floor of the House for a vote.

Monster Trucks show power in Pahrump

The Monster Truck Insanity Tour stopped Saturday in Pahrump, and event organizers were very pleased with the turnout at Petrack Park.

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 $8 million.

Beatty town board voices I-11 concerns

Development of new interstate highways has caused the demise of several small towns, and the Beatty Town Advisory Board doesn’t want that to happen to Beatty with the building of Interstate 11.

Donations advance mining education in Nevada

A special lab in Nevada was recently dedicated to the Newmont Mining Corporation for its contributions to further education efforts and advance new mining techniques.