Deputy on administrative leave after officer-involved shooting

A Nye County Sheriff’s deputy is on administrative leave after shooting at a fleeing suspect in Pahrump. Neither the suspect, nor the deputy, were injured during the foot chase.

Pahrump’s 4th Annual Veterans Extravaganza set for March 6

Veterans of Pahrump and the surrounding areas looking for resources and information should mark their calendars for Friday, March 6 when the Pahrump Committee for Veterans Issues will host its 4th Annual Veterans Extravaganza.

 
Nevada Republican activist says he caucused for Sanders

A Nevada GOP activist said he re-registered as a Democrat last weekend and offered Sen. Bernie Sanders as his first choice.

Sisolak joins other Nevada Democrats in calling for end of caucus

The governor joined other top state Democrats Tuesday in calling for Nevada to retire party-run caucuses to chose a presidential candidate and switch to primaries.

Pahrump man accused of running over motorcyclist multiple times arrested

A Pahrump man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash where the Nye County Sheriff’s Office alleges that he intentionally ran over a motorcyclist multiple times near an intersection north of State Route 372, along S. Blagg Road.

Changes may be coming to Pahrump Balloon Festival

There may be some changes coming for the annual Pahrump Balloon Festival next year, due to what occurred on the most popular day of the event this year.

Private ambulance service approved for Pahrump

Pahrump is now poised to have its own private ambulance service, following a split decision by the Nye County Commission to allow OptimuMedicine, a Las Vegas-based company, to provide medical transport services to the town.

Commission votes down appeal of denial for kennel permit

Residents near the area of Homestead Road and Bond Street are hoping to finally see some relief of their longstanding frustrations about a large-scale commercial kennel operation in their neighborhood, with kennel operator Vasili Platunov once again denied permission to house a large number of sizable canines on his property on the south side of Pahrump.

Group files petition to recall Gov. Steve Sisolak

A group called “Fight for Nevada” has filed a petition with the secretary of state’s office seeking to recall Gov. Steve Sisolak, primarily because of a gun control bill passed by the 2019 Legislature.

In Season: Grow more in less space with vertical gardening

It does not take a lot of space to grow enough food to feed your family. My property is a little larger than an acre, but my vegetable beds take up less than a fourth of it. I utilize trellises on almost every raised bed that I have.

Nye Republicans hold sold-out Lincoln Day Dinner

During a weekend already jam-packed with GOP activities, the Nye County Republican Central Committee hosted the 41st Annual Lincoln Day Dinner and the results have events organizers raving with delight.

Pahrump veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Family and friends gathered at the Comstock Park Recreation Club to celebrate a milestone for a local veteran this month.

Retro dinner gets a delicious modern makeover

Salisbury steak has been a favorite dinner in my family for decades. It’s such an old school, comforting meal from back in the day.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Feb. 26 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $12 million.

Big weekend in Pahrump for GOP

The weekend of Feb. 22 and 23 was a big one for the GOP, with both the Nevada Republican Party and the Nye County Republican Central Committee hosting events throughout both days in Pahrump.

Girls Who Love Softball stoop to new lows to top Pahrump VFW Auxiliary

The vicious rivalry between the Girls Who Love Softball and the VFW Auxiliary played out again Saturday at Pahrump Valley High School’s Floyd Field, and once again it was a disgusting display of utterly abysmal sportsmanship.

Females making mark in Pahrump Valley Pool League

For people old enough to remember, the peak visibility for pool in the United States was a battle between Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats on Valentine’s Day of 1978 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.

Girls Basketball: Fernley tops Pahrump Valley in 3A state semifinals

Nicky Velazquez and Maddy Souza each scored 13 points, but the Pahrump Valley High School girls basketball team’s season ended Thursday night in the 3A state semifinals with a 57-51 loss to Fernley.

Harry Reid: Switch to primaries everywhere, make Nevada first

Former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said in a statement Sunday that the Democratic Party should abandon caucuses everywhere and switch to primary elections to nominate the president instead.

DEBRA J. SAUNDERS: Trump’s own criminal justice reform

President Donald Trump has done what criminal justice reforms have championed for years, but is it more about him than about justice?

Mountain Falls hosts USGA four-ball qualifiers

Word about Mountain Falls Golf Club is starting to spread, and after last week news of the course will have reached Taiwan.

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