Fires, rollover keep Pahrump area emergency crews busy

One person was transported to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas, following a single-vehicle rollover crash along Nevada Highway 160 at Blosser Ranch Road on Monday afternoon, Jan. 15.

Federal government investing in e-connectivity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in e-connectivity which will provide virtual access to job training, educational and health-care opportunities for rural communities.

Federal effort seeks to help small businesses

U.S. Sens. Dean Heller, R-Nevada, and Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, have introduced the Small Business Credit Availability Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize rules for business development companies, lenders that are critical to helping America’s small businesses grow.

Nye County hosts 3rd Annual Social Services Fair

The 3rd Annual Nye County Social Services Fair brought residents and resources together under one roof on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and allowed connection between those in need and the organizations dedicated to providing assistance.

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 $17 million.

Government initiative focuses on employers hiring veterans

The U.S. Department of Labor is launching the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration, an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.

List: Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Jan. 22 – Jan. 26:

Divas on a Dime: A brunch mash-up that makes everybody happy

This is a perfect special occasion recipe for kids or kids at heart. It’s a fun birthday treat or decadent dessert. Also, this is the secret for making peanut butter and jelly a dish fit for company.

Blaze destroys home in Pahrump, kills 2 pets

“It started in the roof area, right over the kitchen,” said Pahrump resident Royal Cutler, who less than 24 hours prior, witnessed his family’s home burn to the ground in a fire which broke out just before 3 p.m. Jan 10.

Public transit service arrives in Pahrump area

After many years of effort and struggle by various citizens and organizations, the town of Pahrump finally has a public bus service.

Nye County considering lawsuit against opioid drug makers/distributors

In the face of the opioid-fueled crisis that is gripping the entire country, Nye County officials are considering joining hundreds of others in an effort to force prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to pay for their role in the widespread epidemic.

Nevada medical board to review rules for new opioid law

The Nevada Medical Board of Examiners is delaying implementation of a new opioid prescription law after dozens of doctors complained that the change is burdensome and enforcement is confusing.

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 $16 million.

Pahrump’s Lady Trojans victorious on the road

Samantha Runnion scored 10 points, and teammate Jacquellen Stobbe had nine points as the Pahrump Valley Lady Trojans defeated the Desert Pines Jaguars 44-31 in a road game for the girls basketball team.

Miracle finish proves super for Nevada sports books

A William Hill bettor lost $150,000 in money-line wagers on the Saints at 2-1 odds, a CG Technology sports book bettor also lost a six-figure money-line wager on New Orleans and a Caesars Palace sports book bettor lost a money-line wager of more than $50,000 on the Saints.

Pahrump to Detroit for Highway 160 record-settting car

A Swedish sports car that set five speed records along Nevada Highway 160 near Pahrump is in the spotlight this week at the world-leading North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Beatty gets win at home

The Beatty Hornets defeated the Liberty Baptist Knights 44-27 in a Jan. 12 matchup.

Thomas Knapp: Two proposals for choosing better presidents

In a recent column, I noted that if Oprah Winfrey runs for president in 2020, she will be at least as qualified for the office as the incumbent, Donald Trump, was when he announced his 2016 campaign.

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