Pahrump Valley fire crews save truck driver

Pahrump fire crews responded to several single-vehicle rollover accidents over the past several days.

U.S. House sets vote on Yucca Mountain bill

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has scheduled a vote for Thursday on a bill that would allow the Department of Energy to resume the license application process to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.

Wild horse gather planned near Pahrump

Extreme drought conditions and lack of forage is prompting the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Bureau of Land Management to begin gathering and providing emergency care for up to 200 wild horses within the Wheeler Pass Joint Management Area, officials announced Monday.

Four face off in primary race for Nye County treasurer

A total of five candidates have filed for the office of Nye County treasurer, four of whom will appear on the June 12 Republican primary election ballot.

 
CEO retires abruptly at Pahrump-based Valley Electric

The year of 2017 was marked as “historic” by the Valley Electric Association Inc.’s now former Chief Executive Officer Thomas Husted. With more than a decade at the cooperative’s helm, Husted announced he was vacating his post, effective immediately, via a letter to the board of directors at VEA.

Pahrump Valley softball brings confidence to postseason

The pitching has been strong, just about the entire lineup has contributed on offense and the defense has been solid. It all adds up to the Pahrump Valley softball team looking ready for postseason play at just the right time.

Pahrump’s Hardy wins bull riding for fourth time this season

Pahrump Valley junior Tye Hardy won the bull riding event at the Nevada State High School Rodeo Association’s event hosted by Lincoln County High School last weekend in Panaca.

McClintock comes home to the Amargosa Opera House

Dancer Jenna McClintock is coming home to the Amargosa Opera House this Friday and bringing her Teatro El Grande troupe with her for a limited three-week engagement.

Nevada minimum wage, daily OT rates won’t increase

The Office of the Labor Commissioner has released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime requirements that will take effect this July 1, the state announced.

Pump prices packing punch to Nevada motorists

At $2.81, the national gas price average is 45 cents more expensive than a year ago, AAA said this week.

Nevada, Alberta to collaborate on drone technology

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a memo of understanding to collaborate on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) technology.

Nye voters to use all new voting machines

The 2018 election will include a whole new host of election equipment and in preparation for the upcoming primary, Nye County Clerk Sam Merlino hosted demonstrations in the Pahrump Valley, giving voters the chance to experience the new machines before heading to the polls this June.

List: Nye County schools menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of May 7 – May 11:

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 $11 million.

Pahrump ownership of Lakeview golf course now official

Pahrump’s purchase of Lakeview Executive Golf Course became official last week when escrow closed on the transaction, according to Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen, a supporter of the deal.

Divas on a Dime: The versatile recipe you’ll love all summer

Can we just all agree that this year is going by way too fast? I mean, we blinked and now it’s May? But the sun is shining and it’s time for celebration!

Torch run passes through Pahrump

The Special Olympics Nevada Law Enforcement Torch Run recently passed through Pahrump.

 
Devils Hole tally: Pupfish population declining

Divers at Devils Hole found fewer endangered pupfish than expected during their latest count.

Free business training class is set for Pahrump

Local veterans, or anyone for that matter, may want to take advantage of an all-day training event aimed at helping would-be entrepreneurs who are looking to start a new business.

Distracted drivers focus of Nevada crackdown

Law enforcement agencies statewide are joining forces and focusing on distracted drivers through May 14, the Nevada Highway Patrol announced.

Nye County teachers honored at awards ceremony

Saturday, April 28 was a big day for the Nye County School District, whose educators were recognized during the 19th Annual Stand For Children Teacher of the Year Celebration.

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