Several rural Nevada projects awarded grants

Several community development projects in Nevada’s rural areas were funded through grants in July, including in Nye and Esmeralda counties.

RSVP hosting REST Companion training

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program will soon be hosting a free special training course in Pahrump and generous-hearted residents wanting to make a difference in the lives of others will want to mark their calendars for next Tuesday, July 17, when they can learn all about becoming a REST companion.

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 $14 million.

Divas on a Dime: Mini sweet peppers pack a big recipe punch

How much do we love the bags of those adorable mini red, yellow and orange sweet peppers? Perhaps choosing produce according to level of cuteness isn’t the best way, but in this case it totally works!

Swimming pool reopens in Beatty community

Beatty residents can once again escape the heat by taking a dip in the Beatty Community Swimming Pool.

Heavy rain moves through Tonopah

Record rainfall for the date was reported at the Tonopah Airport on Tuesday, as a storm moved through the region, the National Weather Service reported.

Nye County brothel petition effort dead but not buried

While the 2018 brothel petition effort came to an unsuccessful conclusion and the Nye County Commission apparently had no appetite for placing a question regarding brothels on the 2018 general election ballot, that is not discouraging Citizens Against Brothels in Nye County from continuing to pursue its goal of eliminating the local industry.

NDOT holds public meetings on Interstate 11

The Nevada Department of Transportation is set to host several public information meetings across Nevada to better pinpoint the future expansion of Interstate 11 through the northern half of the state.

Hundreds of Nevada burros to be rounded up near Beatty

Operations were set to get underway this week to gather and remove hundreds of burros from an area near the town of Beatty. Federal officials are seeking to reduce the herd size in an area determined to be overpopulated with burros.

Pahrump grand opening for new Verizon store location

Pahrump’s Verizon store is hosting a grand opening on Saturday, July 14, for its new location at 200 S. Highway 160, Suite 4.

Pahrump area weight loss group members recognized

Nevada TOPS Club, Inc., (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), held its annual State Recognition Days June 1 and 2 in Las Vegas with Pahrump TOPS members taking three of the four top awards.

Jones records first feature victory at Pahrump Valley Speedway

Youngster Brandon Jones was finally able to pick up his first Mini Stocks feature event win Saturday night in what had to be the best finish of the season between the top three drivers at Pahrump Valley Speedway.