In seven states and Washington, D.C., terminally ill patients can get a prescription from their doctor to kill themselves. Nevada state government, however, can’t legally obtain the drugs needed to kill a convicted murderer who wants to die. Welcome to 2018.
Pahrump played host to an exciting evening for a large crowd of Nye County residents who had the opportunity to hear Nevada rancher and well-known conservative activist Cliven Bundy speak at the Independent American Party-sponsored “Constitution Dinner.”
The battle over Nevada State Engineer Order #1293 is still being waged in the court system and awaiting definitive resolution but certain Pahrump Valley property owners are now getting some relief from the restrictions laid down by that order. Those involved in the situation are hailing the amendment as a good-faith move forward in resolving the contention surrounding the subject.
Fire crews continue to battle a lightning-caused fire in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area just north of Pahrump.
A wildland fire near Round Mountain and Austin reached 543 acres over the weekend as crews worked to contain it.
Jennifer McCaw graduated from Pahrump Valley High School in 2014 with a lot of promise.
Anthony Montanez makes racing at Pahrump Valley Speedway sound so simple.
Family Dollar stores ordered shut down by Nye County officials for being out of compliance with state fire codes for rural firefighting have reopened.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held an American flag retirement ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City.
A California man is dead after suffering a fall during a hike near Panamint Butte in Death Valley National Park.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service has more than $4 billion in direct loan funds and $1 billion in grant funds available for rural community water and wastewater system improvements, nearly triple the normal annual obligation, officials announced.
June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National Retail Federation said.
The Nevada Commission on Tourism this summer approved $1,006,203 in grant funding to rural communities to promote tourism through marketing projects.
After three wild games that ended in a District 4 championship, it should come as no surprise that there were more twists and turns awaiting the P-Town Junior Little League All-Stars at the state tournament in Carson City.
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 $16 million.
Have you ever tried horchata? It’s a cool and refreshing beverage, creamy and sweet with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Even though it’s silky and luscious, it’s very light, making it a perfect companion on a hot summer day.
Smiles Across Pahrump founder Butch Harper may have passed away more than three years ago but his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of many local residents, who are once again bringing the beloved event back to the community.
Federal lawmakers made their way to Nevada to visit the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository near Mercury.
A felon pleaded guilty to possession of an explosive device at his residence in Winnemucca, Nevada, federal authorities announced.
Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced that James Limperis, 54, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a category “B” felony.
After four days of fun and games at Petrack Park last week, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program is now off to Amargosa Valley.
For many high school athletes, summer vacation is a myth. From casual workouts to full-blown practices, they are out there getting ready for the fall season.
Football is an expensive sport. Training and outfitting a full roster runs into the thousands of dollars for the bare minimums.
Natasha Pooler’s tight two-car battle with Michael DeCroff during the July 7 racing card at Pahrump Valley Speedway was as tight as the overall points standings in the Coupes.
Plans offered on the state’s health insurance exchange are expected to climb an average of 1.9 percent, while off-exchange plans will see an average 3.1 percent rate increase, the state’s Division of Insurance announced Tuesday.
The chief of staff for the Nevada Attorney General’s office has been tabbed to become the state’s next top federal prosecutor, according to Nevada Sen. Dean Heller.
An Indian Springs man pleaded guilty Wednesday to violating the Endangered Species Act for his role in a 2016 break-in at a water-filled cavern in Nevada that is home to one of the world’s rarest species of fish.
The public information below was provided by the Nye County District Attorney’s office.
