Valley’s board responds to search warrant execution at co-op

Valley Electric’s board of directors released a response to the allegations surrounding former CEO Thomas Husted and alleged cover-up of sexual misconduct claims and the search warrant executed at the co-op’s administrative offices on Feb. 22.

Arrest made in Valley investigation, acting leader named

The investigation into several executives, the board of directors, and possibly others at Valley Electric Association over an alleged cover-up of sexual misconduct by former CEO Thomas Husted has led to an arrest.

Shadow Mountain Players bring the Queen of Crime to Pahrump

When a friend of artist and amateur theater enthusiast Laurie McCaslin said she was going to Las Vegas to see a play by famed British mystery writer Agatha Christie “because you’ll never find anything like that in Pahrump,” McCaslin said she remembers thinking, “Oh yeah? Just wait.”

Special festival set for Death Valley

Death Valley National Park will be hosting the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival, March 1-3.

Annual arts and crafts fair returns to Mountain Falls

There’s an opportunity for area residents to check out unique arts and crafts at the upcoming craft fair inside the Mountain Falls Banquet Room.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, Feb. 23 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $22 million.

IRS urges businesses to e-file cash transaction reports

The Internal Revenue Service is urging businesses required to file reports of large cash transactions to take advantage of the speed and convenience of filing these reports electronically.

Jim Hartman: Democrats may be handing election to Trump

In his publicly well-received State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump spoke about the strong economic and jobs growth in the United States under his administration.

Nevada gaming win fell just shy of $1B benchmark in December

The state Gaming Control Board on Thursday said state win — the amount casinos ultimately take from gamblers — hit $999.7 million for the month, 4.1 percent more than in December 2017.

Rural business development grants available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for a grant that supports businesses and jobs in rural Nevada. The Rural Business Development Grant Program can be used in rural areas to support targeted technical assistance, training, feasibility studies, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses.

Rural county diesel tax increase under consideration Nevada

The Nye County Commission has approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 48, which, if passed, would allow certain local governments to increase diesel fuel tax in specific circumstances.

Artist kicks off Nevada Legislative Exhibition Gallery

Artist Cynthia Brenneman’s fascination with art started at a young age and has never wavered, even as she served her country in the Navy.

Speedway hosts Stormin’ Mormon Showdown, Sam Stringer Memorial

Sam Stringer and Ray Wulfenstein loom large in the story of dirt track racing in Pahrump, and Pahrump Valley Speedway will honor both of them this weekend with races that evoke their memories.

New pro football league holding title game in Las Vegas

The Alliance of American Football, which opened its inaugural season in early February, has put tickets on sale for the Alliance Championship, the season-ending title game that will be played at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.

Nye Sheriff’s Office: Valley CEO arrested

UPDATE 7:15 a.m.: Valley Electric Association’s Chief Financial Officer Steve Morrison has been named acting chief executive officer of of Valley board Chairman Ken Derschan, according to Mike Hengel, Valley Electric vice president of corporate communications.

Mancamp plays important role in Tonopah region

Tonopah has been a mining town ever since it was established, but even after the mineral production boom ended, it continues to see a high number of miners who work in the area by day and come to Tonopah to eat and sleep by night.

Man found guilty in Nye County case

Barry Dentler of Pahrump was convicted by a county jury of assault with a deadly weapon, a category B felony, and battery upon a peace officer, a gross misdemeanor, Nye County District Attorney Chris Arabia has announced this month.

Nevada joins lawsuit against Trump border wall emergency

Nevada has joined onto a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s move to declare a national emergency to fund a border wall he has promised to build dating back to his presidential campaign, the attorney general’s office announced Monday.

Nevada goes back to court to block plutonium shipments

The latest motion, filed in the same court that issued the previous denial, is “another step in our aggressive, multifaceted legal strategy prevent Nevada from becoming a parking lot for nuclear weapons and waste,” Attorney General Aaron Ford said in a statement.

Search warrant executed at Valley Electric Association

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Valley Electric Association for administrative and financial records on Friday morning. A press conference is scheduled for later in March. The time and place has yet to be determined. Watch for updates on PVTimes.com or in the Pahrump Valley Times’ print edition. Contact reporter Jeffrey […]

Opening brief filed on Pahrump water order appeal

The Nevada State Engineer’s Office has filed its opening brief in its appeal over water Order #1293A, which was overturned by a district court judge late last year.

Rogers Peak public comment period extended

The public has extra time to comment about proposed telecommunications infrastructure on Death Valley’s Rogers Peak. Due to disruptions from the five-week government shutdown, the National Park Service has extended the public comment opportunity through Feb. 25. The proposed changes would increase the area’s cellular service and affect some views.

Pahrump’s tigers saga reaches conclusion

A longstanding battle over tigers in the Pahrump Valley has finally reached a conclusion, with the Nye County Commission voting to grant local tiger owner Karl Mitchell’s appeal and reverse the denial of a Special Conditions Animal Permit.

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