Initiative moves forward to bridge gap between rural, urban Nevada

Nevada Travel Exchange, an initiative that wants to bridge the gap between Nevada’s rural and urban communities has successfully moved forward since it launched in Tonopah in April, officials said.

A&W restaurant is planned for Tonopah

A&W, a Lexington, Kentucky-based chain of fast-food restaurants known for its root beer plans to open a restaurant in Tonopah, however, sources familiar with the matter said that “quite a few details” still need to be worked out.

Dennis Myers: A political deal brings Nevada into the union

Recently, Ian Millhiser, an editor at Think Progress, posted an article titled “Democrats, Want a Lesson in Political Hardball? Look to Abraham Lincoln, Who Rigged the Senate.”

Rural development directors touring Nevada

Leaders of two federal agencies based in Nevada are touring rural areas of the state to promote business enterprise, talk with community leaders about challenges, participate in a Workforce Development Roundtable, and learn how one community is developing its Recreation Plan.

Nevada ranked in Top 10 for business

Nevada jumped into the Top 10 as a business-friendly state in the recently released Chief Executive magazine’s 2019 “Best and Worst States for Business” survey.

Pageant contestants to be introduced to Pahrump community

The 2019 Ms. Senior Golden Years USA Pageant is only weeks away and the organization is gearing up for what is anticipated to be another exciting and entertaining event for the entire community.

Nye County to house ICE detainees

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has received the go-ahead from the Nye County Commission to enter into an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the housing of ICE detainees at the Nye County Detention Center in Pahrump.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, May 11 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $44 million.

18 Pahrump Valley Trojans qualify for Nevada state meet

While Pahrump Valley High School did not crown any region champions over the weekend, six boys and 12 girls punched tickets to the states by finishing in the top four of their events at Moapa Valley High School.

Pahrump Valley baseball falls 1 game short of states

A second-round loss in the Class 3A South Region Tournament meant the Pahrump Valley High School baseball team had to win three consecutive games to return to the state tournament.