DVH ‘Friday Denim’ fundraiser garners $1,000 for Pahrump’s No to Abuse

The Nevada Outreach Training Organization is one of the Pahrump Valley’s most valuable resources for a wide variety of services and its ability to positively impact people’s lives is bolstered for every donation that comes in.

 
Gold Point ‘squatters’ may get to buy what they thought they owned

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to transfer ownership of the ghost town to Esmeralda County, ending a decadeslong property dispute that has prevented residents from getting clear title to the land.

Fire destroys Pahrump area home

No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a home in the community.

Justice Department honors law enforcement officers

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Justice Department leadership this week announced the recipients of the Second Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing, recognizing the exceptional work of 25 law enforcement officers and deputies from 12 jurisdictions across the country.

Scotty’s Castle flood recovery tours set

Death Valley National Park and Death Valley Natural History Association are offering a limited number of opportunities to visit Scotty’s Castle to see the flood damage and learn about repairs, the park announced.

Pahrump homelessness issue pushed into forefront

There was something of an outcry from several members of the Pahrump public on Tuesday during the latest Nye County Commission meeting, centering on the situation with the valley’s homeless who were recently trespassed from privately owned land east of the Pahrump Nugget.

Barrick Tinker Classic draws cyclists to Beatty

Their numbers might have been fewer than the year before, but participants in the second Barrick Tinker Classic mountain bike event Saturday were plenty enthusiastic.

Measures seek to prioritize victims’ rights in Nevada

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced this week that his office submitted two bills prioritizing victims’ rights for consideration in the upcoming Legislative session.

Nye Commissioner Schinhofen meets with Speaker Ryan

Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen met U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan during the Energy Communities Alliance annual National Cleanup Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Nye County announced Monday.

Thomas Knapp: Political boycotts with taxpayer money? Just don’t do it

The latest round of American boycott/buycott enthusiasm centers on Nike’s new marketing campaign, which features former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick — central figure of the “take a knee” protest movement in the National Football League and elsewhere.

USDA invests in rural Nevada water projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $392 million to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states, including Nevada.

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 $33 million.

FTC action halts phony grants operation

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court this summer halted a telemarketing scheme that took at least $3 million from consumers, including elderly and disabled persons, who sought help with paying personal expenses, such as credit card debts, medical bills, and home repairs.

Pahrump youth football teams take two of three in Las Vegas

Austin Alvarez and Kayne Horibe scored two touchdowns apiece to lead the 11U Pahrump Junior Trojans to a 26-0 win over the North Las Vegas Mustangs on Sept. 8 at Rancho High School in Las Vegas.

Homeless camp disbanded in Pahrump

Last week was a very difficult time for Pahrump area homeless who have been living for many years on a vacant property behind the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino.

Sheriff Wehrly describes visit with Trump, lawmakers

Fresh off of her visit to Washington, D.C. this month, Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly spoke about the trip where she and 43 other sheriffs from around the country discussed immigration-related policies.

Valley, Gridliance announce work starting on nearly $40 million project

A project is underway that is set to improve transmission reliability for Valley Electric Association Inc. member-owners and lay the groundwork for renewable energy development in the southwest part of the state.

IRS reaches out to retirees

With tax reform bringing major changes for the year ahead, the Internal Revenue Service last week urged retirees to make sure they are paying in enough tax during the year by using the Withholding Calculator, available on IRS.gov.

Better Business Bureau offers advice in hurricane aftermath

BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.org) and the Better Business Bureau advise donors that experienced disaster relief organizations are your best bet to provide emergency help for victims of Hurricane Florence.

Trump coming to Southern Nevada for rally

President Donald Trump plans to visit Las Vegas on Thursday for a “Make America Great Again” rally in advance of the November midterm elections, the Review-Journal has learned.

Agriculture of the 21st century grows in Pahrump

The Pahrump Valley has been playing host to an agricultural trend of the 21st century for a little over a year to a company that’s about to spread its leaves a bit further.

Pahrump Valley enjoying no-pressure tennis season

Scroll down to the bottom of the Nevada Preps tennis standings and you will find Pahrump Valley, listed alone as an independent with a record of 0-4.