Thomas Knapp: Why I am grateful to George Herbert Walker Bush

Unless you live under a rock (and probably even if you do), you’ve noticed the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st president of the United States, on Nov. 30, at age 94.

Jim Hartman: Trump’s GOP— California and Nevada

The California Republican Party has been pronounced “dead” resulting from the November GOP election tsunami in the Golden State.

Nye County treasurer appointment process underway

Though much of the public focus has recently been centered squarely on the Nevada Assembly District 36 appointment, there is another vacant office Nye County Commissioners need to fill, that of Nye County treasurer.

Photo: Sunset in Pahrump

A look at a sunset earlier this fall at Lakeside.

Making it special Christmas for kids

With his long white beard and jolly manner, not only does Beatty, Nevada resident Fred Summers look like Santa Claus, but he has also played the role of ol’ St. Nick for the past 10 years in the community roughly 70 miles north of Pahrump.

List: Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Dec. 10– Dec. 14

Deputies, sergeant placed on administrative leave

Two Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies and one sergeant have been placed on administrative leave pending the results of an internal affairs investigation.

Divas on a Dime: Easy-going spice blend great for goodies and gifting

Here’s a quick recipe for easy homemade gingerbread spice mix, the perfect addition to your holiday repertoire. If pumpkin spice is the flavor of autumn, then gingerbread spice is the spice blend of winter. The ingredients are similar, but the balance of the spices yields a completely different result.

California lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Dec. 5 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $29 million.

Meetings set on proposed Navy expansion in Nye

The Navy will conduct public meetings in Gabbs in Nye County and Hawthorne in Mineral County this month to get feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement that assesses the potential environmental impacts of modernization of the Fallon Range Training Complex.

Nevada sues to stop plutonium transfer to site near Las Vegas

Nevada cited health and environmental concerns in its motion Friday seeking to prevent the Trump administration from shipping a metric ton of weapons-grade plutonium from South Carolina to the Nevada National Security Site.

Modernization plan underway at national security site

Upgrades at the Nevada National Security Site in Nye County completed in 2018 have modernized the facility’s energy portfolio and future plans are already in play to increase this effort.

 
Medicare open enrollment closing soon

Humana is expanding its telemedicine offerings for many of its group of insured for 2019.

Pahrump to see expanded options for fun and entertainment

A local video game store, which has expanded its offerings since moving into a larger space over the summer, is once again growing—and not just a little bit.

 
A new Starbucks under construction in Pahrump

The Pahrump area is about to get a new option for those seeking their morning, potentially afternoon or evening, cup of coffee.

Proposal involves business interest expense deduction limit

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations last week for a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which limits the business interest expense deduction for certain taxpayers.

Dennis Myers: Listening and leadership are 2 different things

On Nov. 30, Nevada Attorney General-elect Aaron Ford sent out a mailing that began with the subject line, “SURVEY: we want to hear from you!”

28th Annual Christmas Benefit Show set for Saturday in Pahrump

Christmas entertainment is on its way to Pahrump and residents will have the chance to immerse themselves in all the sparkle and joy of the season with lively performances this Saturday when the Nevada Silver Tappers will host their 28th Annual Christmas Benefit Show.

Two Pahrump women arrested in Inyo County

Two Pahrump women face several charges following their arrest by Inyo County authorities late last month.

Nevada Highway Patrol marks DUI arrests with Christmas tree

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers working the graveyard shift set up a Christmas tree Friday night to celebrate lives potentially saved this holiday season.

Nye judge recuses self in Assembly appointment case

Fifth Judicial District Court Judge Kimberly Wanker has recused herself from the case involving the possible delay of the appointment for the Nevada Assembly District 36 seat.

Pahrump ceremony set for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the observance of one of the most tragic days in American history. Thousands of men and women lost their lives in a surprise attack by Japanese forces and America was thrust into the global conflict that would become World War II.

Pahrump Nugget 250 not on 2019 racing calendar

The Pahrump Nugget 250 has been an overwhelming success, with hundreds of hotel rooms filled and roughly 3,000 people coming to Pahrump to witness what this year was a record number of racing teams competing in Best in the Desert Racing Association’s final race of the season.

Nevadans remember George H.W. Bush

Nevada mourned the loss of George H.W. Bush on Saturday, a president who developed deep friendships and ties in the state and gave an emotional boost to a Las Vegas charitable organization that helps adults with intellectual disabilities.

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