Pahrump man arrested in 2013 is sentenced

The Pahrump man arrested more than five years ago on a series of charges involving a minor learned his fate this month.

Nye County Social Services Fair sees hundreds turn out

The knowledge and understanding of the many services and resources available to the public right here in Pahrump saw a big increase on Wednesday, Jan. 16 during the 4th Annual Social Services Fair, hosted by Nye County Health and Human Services.

ESA debate could stay grounded in ‘19 legislative session

The controversial school voucher-like program that created chaos at the end of the 2017 legislative session likely won’t see the light of day this year, with Democrats in control of both legislative chambers and Gov. Steve Sisolak opposed.

Beatty region experiencing an increased interest in gold exploration

Corvus Gold closed $2 million financing with AngloGold Ashanti to expand the Bullfrog District Exploration Program in December, another sign of heightened exploration activity in the Beatty region.

Top 10 gourmet-flavored popcorns for Popcorn Day

Tomorrow, January 19, is observed as National Popcorn Day. It’s a day to celebrate America’s favorite healthy snack. At mere pennies per serving, if there ever was a frugal and fabulous snack, this would be it!

Board votes to recommend renaming Nevada peak

Nevada’s third tallest peak is a step closer to shedding its Confederate name in favor of something far older and less controversial.

Nevada inmate death ruled a suicide

The Clark County coroner’s office has ruled that death row inmate Scott Dozier died by suicide after hanging himself.

Nevada Humanities announces new books

Nevada Humanities has announced the book selections for the 2019 Nevada Reads program.

On the road: Sisolak travels through Nye to his inauguration as governor

Nevada’s new governor, Democrat Steve Sisolak, started his trek from Las Vegas to Carson City in early January, heading through multiple towns in Nye County on a northern course to his inauguration ceremony. Sisolak was sworn in on Monday on the steps of the state capital building in Carson City on Jan. 7, marking the first time in two decades that Nevada has had a Democrat for its governor.

Lee Canyon hosts Ruby Cup, raises $4,500 for organ donation

Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and ability levels participated in Lee Canyon’s fourth annual Ruby Cup fundraiser race benefiting Nevada Donor Network on Jan. 12 at Lee Canyon.

Pahrump Valley girls win, boys lose at Western

Sophomore forward Kate Daffer scored 15 points and junior forward Kylie Stritenberger added 9 Wednesday night to lead the Pahrump Valley High School girls basketball team to a 46-33 victory over Western in Las Vegas.

The Republican Party needs new leadership

The Republican Party must find new leadership that can better connect with a broader base of conservative and moderate voters if they hope to halt the Democrat’s blue wave in the 2020 elections. Not only is new leadership needed at the national level but also at the state and local levels. Putting aside for a moment President Trump and his style of leadership, can you name one charismatic individual in the Republican Party at any level of politics that exhibits the potential of being able to unite voters?

Democrats’ position on border security has changed

The federal budget for fiscal 2019 is $4.407 trillion. President Trump wants $5.7 billion for more miles of “wall” along the border with Mexico. Democrats don’t want to spend a dime on the wall, but they will allocate $1.3 billion in additional funding for “border security”.

Timbisha elders’ story to premiere in Shoshone

At 95, Pauline Esteves, of the Timbisha Shoshone tribe, remembers the traditional way her people lived before they were forcibly relocated by the National Park Service, so long ago that she is one of the few who still hold those first-hand memories. With the creation of Death Valley National Monument in 1933, life for the Timbisha people was forever altered.

MLK scholaship fundraiser returns to community church

It’s a scholarship program fundraiser that’s been in existence locally since 2002, and it’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan 21.