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.

Recreational pot sales in Nevada show strength

Nevada stores raked in $35.35 million in recreational pot sales during February, marking the third highest monthly sales total since recreational marijuana became legal to sell last July.

32,000 show opposition to Air Force range expansion in Nevada

More than 32,000 people submitted comments in opposition to the Air Force’s plan to expand its training range north of Las Vegas at the expense of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

Pahrump Valley’s young throwers making progress

Beyond the left-field fence of the softball field and not far from one turn of the track at Pahrump Valley High School sits the throwing area, where track and field athletes who participate in throwing events practice their craft.

Wildland fire is put out at Nevada Security Site

It appears that Mother Nature assisted in extinguishing a wildland fire at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), this week.

Discovery Park to host Earth Day event in Pahrump

Local observances for a global event get underway on Saturday, April 21, as the annual Earth-Arbor Day celebration returns to town.

Nevadans pay tribute to Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush’s grace and poise was not lost on Nevada dignitaries and lawmakers.

Commission candidates clash at Nye GOP Debate

On Saturday, April 7, the Nye County GOP Debate continued with an entirely new set of political hopefuls in the spotlight. The afternoon began with those Republicans desiring to represent Nye County Commission District 4. The panel included Leo Blundo, Ron Boskovich, Tina Trenner and Walt Turner.

Pahrump citizens file petition to ban brothels in Nye County

In the wake of the contention regarding brothel operations in Nye County, several local citizens have stepped forward and filed a petition that could signal the end of an era and put a stop to the local industry altogether.

Tim Burke: Rural Nevada lacks representation in Legislature

Last week we discussed how the rural areas of the United States are feeling unrepresented in their respective state governments and how they are pushing to form their own states.

Thomas Knapp: Freedom is winning in the encryption arms race

At tax time in the U.S., as Gaurav Sangwani of India’s Financial Express reports, many American cryptocurrency users weren’t interested in discussing that aspect of their lives with the Internal Revenue Service.

Driver nearly impaled after Pahrump area crash

A local motorist escaped certain death or at least serious injuries after crashing through a fenced property.

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.

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