California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Dec. 11 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $10 million.

Pahrump resident named to Valley Electric board

Robin Barber, a former labor representative in California, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Valley Electric Association, the VEA announced this week.

Water board approves 600% parcel fee spike, Nye commissioner acting to halt increase

In a highly controversial move, on Monday, Dec. 9 the Nye County Water District Governing Board voted unanimously to raise its per parcel fee for roughly 50,000 Pahrump parcels from $5 to $35 per year per property, for a minimum of three years, an increase of 600% per year.

Pahrump’s schools play host to a special visitor

Roughly eight months after her appointment as Nevada’s new State Superintendent of Public Education, Jhone Ebert is visiting campuses throughout the Silver State.

List: Christmas, holiday events in Pahrump region

Here is a look at Christmas and holiday-related events in the community. See full list at pvtimes.com and in the Nov. 27 Pahrump Valley Times newspaper print edition and in upcoming editions of the newspaper.

Nye County District Attorney’s Report

Editor’s note: The Nye County District Attorney’s Report is provided by the office of DA Chris Arabia. Plans call for it to be provided as the information becomes available. Duplicate names represent separate cases. See pvtimes.com for a look at recent DA reports.

Cooking up sweet treats in the Pahrump community

The 2019 annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Making Contest attracted a healthy field of contestants this holiday season with nearly two dozen entries of sweet treats being dropped off for judging in mid-November at the Pahrump Valley Times headquarters.

Divas on a Dime: Traditional Hanukkah dish a winter dinner winner

As I write this, my home smells divine, swirling with vanilla, cinnamon and the warm, cozy aroma of custard baking. I’m trying something new – Noodle Kugel. It’s been on my list of recipes to research for years and I finally did it. And boy, is my family happy I did!

Muckers, Knights open at WREC Tournament

Senior Colton Alstatt recorded team-highs of 16 points and 10 rebounds Saturday as the Round Mountain High School basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominating 57-24 win over host Carlin in the WREC Tournament.

Girls basketball: Pahrump Valley opens 7-0 in Arizona

Sophomore guard Tayla Wombaker scored 13 points, and senior forward Kylie Stritenberger added 10 on Saturday as the Pahrump Valley High School girls basketball team wrapped up a very successful trip to Arizona with a 47-32 win over Lee Williams of Kingman in the River Valley Shootout in Bullhead City.

Lee Canyon opens 57th winter season Saturday

Lee Canyon announced that it will open for its 57th winter season at 9 a.m. Saturday, with the Bluebird and Rabbit Peak chairs each expected to be operating from the beginning.

Pahrump fire crews perform swift-water rescue

Flash flood waters trapped an elderly Pahrump couple inside their vehicle as they were arriving home on Sunday evening, Dec. 8.

Construction finally getting underway at Pahrump intersection

For two long years, the intersection of Highway 160 and Homestead Road in Pahrump had been languishing in a cone zone limbo as it awaited a return to normal following a water main break that occurred within the Great Basin Water Company system in Nov. 2017.

Nightmare Before Christmas to take over Petrack Park in Pahrump

Residents all across the valley, get ready to celebrate the holiday season with a first-time, brand new community event, the Nightmare Before Christmas Party in the Park.

Sentencing in Nye animal cruelty case

The Nye County District Attorney’s Office announced this fall that a Pahrump citizen convicted of animal cruelty was sentenced to prison by District Judge Robert Lane.

Jan. 31 filing deadline remains

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers and other businesses that wage statements and independent contractor forms still have a Jan. 31 filing deadline.

Small business owners report record confidence

Data from the 2019 Q4 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index) indicates that employers are experiencing record high levels of confidence about their businesses and financial future.

Movie bar opening in Pahrump

K7 Bed and Breakfast announced is opening a movie bar in Pahrump, the business announced this week.

Thomas Knapp: Voters say they want a third party

According to an October Rasmussen poll, 38% of likely voters say they intend to vote for “someone other than President Donald Trump or the Democratic presidential nominee” in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.