Mountain West tournaments to remain in S. Nevada

The Mountain West announced changes to the 2019 and 2020 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on Tuesday, moving the dates of future games.

Annual MLK Day event returns to Pahrump

Since its beginning in 2002, the Pahrump Martin Luther King Jr. “All People’s Day” Scholarship Foundation has contributed tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to local school students wanting to advance their education, and this year is no different.

Inaugural E-Recycling event draws crowds in Pahrump

From adaptors and chargers to video equipment and everything in between, representatives from the Pahrump Community Library were seeking virtually anything electronic for its inaugural E-Recycling event on Jan. 6.

‘Dream killing’ water order devastates Pahrump area residents

The Nye County Commission, sitting as the governing board of the town of Pahrump, voted by a narrow margin to forego pursuit of legal action against an order issued by the Nevada state engineer during a special meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Nye County cracking down in illegally placed signs

Little orange notices have been popping up on signs all around the valley, letting their owners know that the signs in question are illegally placed and must be taken down.

Storm one for Pahrump region’s record books

Pahrump is expected to stay dry over the next several days following a wet start of the second week of January that brought a flood advisory to the valley and many of its surrounding areas, along with road closures to parts of Death Valley.

Nye County to host 3rd Annual Social Services Fair

The Nye County Health and Human Services Department is gearing up to host its 3rd Annual Social Services Fair this coming week.

Flu activity listed as high in Nevada

It’s not too late to get your flu shot. And if you need a little incentive, know that Nevada is listed as one of 26 states with high flu activity this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fire destroys home in Pahrump community

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a structure fire at the intersection of Manse Road and Whirlwind Avenue just before 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Busy start to year for Pahrump Valley fire-rescue crews

Pahrump fire crews responded to a suspicious vehicle fire, along with motor vehicle collisions as they started off the first week of 2018.

Prominent Nevadan named to athletic commission

Gov. Brian Sandoval announced the appointment of retired Nevada football coach Chris Ault to the Nevada Athletic Commission.

Federal marijuana policy change could alter Nevada economy

Nevada’s nascent recreational marijuana industry could be in danger with the rescinding of a federal memo seen as the sole protector for state-regulated pot markets.

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 $13 million.

Pahrump Valley secures historic win for coach Bob Hopkins

Kylie Stritenberger had 12 points on Monday to lead Pahrump Valley’s girls basketball team to a 26-24 home win over Boulder City in a historic win for Trojans Coach Bob Hopkins.

Thomas Knapp: Oprah Winfrey for president? Why not?

The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary Golden Globe recognizing “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” first bestowed (upon its namesake filmmaker) in 1952.

Dennis Myers: Candidates avoid issues in today’s campaigns

I was reading a piece on TownHall about why the Democrats were so slow in coming to grips with the sexual harassment issue. I thought this was interesting:

Effort seeks to expand access to health care for small businesses

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed effort to expand the opportunity to offer employment-based health insurance to small businesses through Small Business Health Plans, also known as Association Health Plans.

Nye County gaming numbers move higher in latest report

Nye County gaming operators saw gross gaming revenue increase through November with gaming win numbers decreasing in Clark County and statewide during the same period.

Tax filing begins soon, IRS announces

The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will begin on Jan. 29 and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits that refunds won’t be available before late February.

Nye County seeks to move license administration duties

Nye County is starting the year off with yet another attempt to amend Nye County Code, this time in an effort to remove the administration of privilege business licenses from the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Tim Sutton assumes new role with Nye County

Nye County Manager Pam Webster has officially bid goodbye to the county and former Nye County deputy district attorney Tim Sutton is now settling into her vacated post.

Pahrump 4-H robotics team to hold fundraising event

The Pahrump 4-H FIRST Tech Challenge team, Awkward Silence, is hosting a public event on Tuesday to show off its high-tech skills and raise funds for future programs and traveling expenses to a state competition in Reno.