Nye declares itself ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary County’

Nye County is well-known as a conservative stronghold where a majority of its citizens are staunch backers of the Constitution and in particular, Second Amendment rights.

Pahrump Valley boys go 2-2 at Vegas Invitational

On the surface, there was nothing surprising about how the Pahrump Valley High School boys basketball team fared in the 16th annual Vegas Invitational at Mountain View Christian School.

Maloy keeps ‘Experience’ positive for everyone in Pahrump

At 12 years old, Keir Sheppard already is a veteran of “A Youth Sports Experience,” Pahrump Valley High School alum Dominique Maloy’s series of sports clinics.

Gov. Sisolak skeptical of Storm Area 51 relief funds request

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday expressed skepticism about requests from Nye and Lincoln counties for state disaster relief funds related to the September Storm Area 51 events.

Tensions with Iran put spotlight on gas prices

The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.58, but that could change depending on the movement of crude oil prices due to geopolitical concerns, AAA announced in a news release.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, Jan. 4 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $10 million.

Nevada Supreme Court receives its 80,000th case

Outgoing Chief Justice Mark Gibbons announced the Nevada Supreme Court accepted their 80,000th case with the filing of Patel v. Patel, a civil appeal from the Family Division of Clark County’s Eighth Judicial District Court.

Pickering assumes role of chief justice in Nevada

Leadership at the Nevada Supreme Court changed on Jan. 6 when Chief Justice Mark Gibbons ends his term and Justice Kristina Pickering assumed the administrative post of chief justice.

Nye County Commission to consider overturning parcel fee hike on Jan. 14

Nye County Commissioner Debra Strickland has confirmed that the Nye County Commission has changed the date on which it will address an item to potentially overturn the per-parcel fee increase on Pahrump properties.

Dan Schinhofen: It might be time to ‘Suck it up Buttercup’

When I was in elementary school and someone called me a name or “bullied me” I would run home to tell my mom. She would get down on one knee and take my right hand in hers, and with her other hand stroke my cheek. Then she’d look me in the eye and say lovingly, “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you.”

Rural grants offered

Are you an agricultural producer who wants to add value to your existing agricultural product? If so, you may benefit from USDA Rural Development’s Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG).

Geothermal project proposed for Nevada

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is initiating an environmental assessment to analyze the San Emidio II – North Valley Geothermal Development Project proposed by Ormat Technologies Inc.

Nye works to expand medical, dental care access

An agreement between Nye County and a Texas-based firm could increase access to health and dental care for some area residents.

Art exhibit debuting in Pahrump

The Pahrump Arts Council presents: “Artist Favorites” a group show at the Pahrump Community Library Reader’s Nook, through Feb. 28, organizers announced.