Democratic senators stomp through Southern Nevada

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren stomped across Nevada to whip up support against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, along with garnering support for Democratic candidates in the state.

More upgrades for Pahrump’s Homestead Road on the way

One of the most frequently traveled thoroughfares in the Pahrump Valley, Homestead Road, is set to see further improvements after the Nye County Commission awarded the contract for a $1 million rebuild project earlier this month.

Index shows U.S. business strength

A business index remained robust in the second quarter of 2018, with business leaders signaling strong, positive, forward-looking expectations on revenues, earnings, hiring, and compensation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said this week.

Gas prices in the West lead the USA

At $2.85, the national gas price average is five cents cheaper than a week ago, 12-cents less than a month ago, but 58-cents more than a year ago, AAA announced this week.

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 $9 million.

SUV, pickup truck collide in Pahrump

One person was transported to Desert View Hospital after a two-vehicle collision at Leslie Street at Bell Vista Road.

Red Rock Canyon wildfire contained

Smoke and potentially elevated levels of ozone from a fire at Red Rock National Conservation Area prompted county officials on Sunday to issue an air quality advisory.

NDOW says stripers biting early in shallow waters of Lake Mead

The Nevada Department of Wildlife reports that anglers are finding success going after stripers by fishing shallow in the early morning then switching to deep-diving lures once the heat picks up on Lake Mead.

Experts address the changing face of retail

A national commercial real estate group, and its local chapter, brought a panel of experts together to speak on the changing atmosphere of commercial retail real estate during RECon—a large-scale conference that attracts real estate pros in the retail sector from across the nation and the globe.

Suspects arrested after brief Pahrump pursuit

What initially appeared to be a simple traffic stop led to a brief pursuit and the arrest of three individuals.

Nye congressman calls border policy ‘inhumane and cruel’

The congressman representing Nye and Esmeralda counties in the U.S. House of Representatives visited detention facilities this week as outrage continued over the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” immigration enforcement that’s separated children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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 $8 million.

Patti Diamond: How to understand the labels on your food

When my kids were little, if they didn’t understand something, they would say “that (fill in the blank) made me stupid.”

Nye County Commission District 4 election recount set

In the tightest Nye County primary race of 2018, Nye County Commission District 4 candidate Leo Blundo edged out his opponent, Tina Trenner, by just eight votes and Trenner is now asking for a recount.

Quilts of Valor honor Nye County veterans for their service

The Nye County Valor Quilters may only be just over two years old but the group has already had a far-reaching impact on the community with 370 total handmade quilts awarded to local veterans so far.

Photos: Fireworks light up Beatty area skies

Some people traveling U.S. Highway 95 just north of Beatty Saturday night, June 16, might have thought the town was getting an early start on its Fourth of July fireworks.

Nevada politics: Laxalt’s refusal to back Hof leads Cox to yank support

The race for governor of Nevada is set to be a fierce one with Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt scoring the Republican nomination and Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak earning the Democratic nomination but Nevada rancher Ryan Bundy is not about to allow the spotlight to focus solely on the two major party candidates.

Solar energy project near Tonopah shows downward trend

Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project’s latest electric quarterly reports show the plant’s energy sales have continued to decline over the last nine months.

Pool openings delayed across Nye County

Towns across Nye County are running into issues with opening area pools for the 2018 season.

 
Pahrump experiencing tourism growth

Pahrump tourism is increasing as officials seek avenues to push the needle further.

BLM set to capture 300 Beatty burros

There may be gold in the hills around Beatty, but one thing there is way too much of, according to Tim Coward, is wild burro population.

Pahrump’s Wombaker, Lindberg shoot 76 to win at Mountain Falls

After the Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team placed third in the Class 3A state championship at Mountain Falls Golf Course, coach Bob Hopkins talked about his hope that the players would work hard to improve their games over the summer.

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