Cancer care during outbreak topic of Monday conversation

The American Cancer Society will host a conversation Monday centered around the impact felt by local cancer patients and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abbott machines to provide expanded testing in state

Gov. Steve Sisolak, joined by Nevada State Public Health Laboratory Director Dr. Mark Pandori, on Thursday delivered an update on the status of the state’s testing capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cortez Masto seeks to expand nonprofits eligible for loans

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York, asking them to work with her to ensure local community nonprofit organizations, particularly those uniquely hit by the COVID-19 crisis, such as organizations involved in tourism and hospitality, are able to access relief under the Small Business Administration’s loan guarantee program.

Wounded detective returns home

It was a homecoming fit for a hero, dozens of Nye County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies’ marked units provided a procession for Detective Bryan Cooper, who was released from a Las Vegas area hospital on April 15, after being shot during a March 25 investigation in Pahrump.

Guard helps Washoe County collect COVID-19 samples

The Nevada National Guard began Friday to assist Washoe County Health District COVID-19 sample collection capability at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center with about 30 medical support personnel.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, April 18 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $21 million.

Man confesses to Death Valley National Park vandalism

Officials at Death Valley National Park are crediting social media in locating a man who defaced, by way of graffiti, multiple sites at the popular tourist destination.

Courts close, cancel hearings after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member within the Fifth Judicial District Court system has tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19, prompting that court to issue an order of closure and cancel all hearings for the next 10 days.

Earth Day observances mark 50th anniversary

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the birth of the modern environmental movement. It’s a day that’s all about celebrating the amazing diversity of nature and acknowledging the impact humankind can have on the planet, whether that impact is for the better or for the worse.

Financial literacy program available free to local schools

One Nevada Credit Union is working with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make online, remote-friendly curriculum available to 16 local schools for free.

Aaron’s donates 500 mattresses to shelters

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced a donation of nearly 500 mattresses by Aaron’s Inc. to multiple shelters across Nevada that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

GBWC updates community on actions taken during COVID-19

Great Basin Water Company is one of three utility providers in the Pahrump Valley, with approximately 5,700 water connections and 3,900 sewer connections, services upon which thousands in the local community rely.

DAN SCHINHOFEN: Now do you get it?

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing on the TV news program I was watching. A pastor was talking about how he and a bunch of other “religious leaders” had met with the president, and they were discussing when it would be safe to open churches again.

STEVE SEBELIUS: Stay home now, but plan for tomorrow

Gov. Steve Sisolak has good reasons for his stay-home orders, but we should also plan for a day when the coronavirus danger has passed.

Walmart requires associates to wear face masks at work

Walmart told its associates nationwise that beginning Monday, April 20, they will be required to wear masks or other face coverings at work.

IRS’ Free File experiences large increase in users

The Internal Revenue Service reported a record increase in the use of its Free File products in mid-April for entering and filing federal income taxes.

USDA program will support farmers, ranchers, food supply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday, April 17 a $19 billion relief program to provide support to farmers and ranchers, maintain the integrity of the food supply chain and ensure all Americans have access to the food they need.

Sisolak gives framework for reopening Nevada

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday the framework the state will use as it plans to roll back restrictions and reopen.

Nevada’s COVID-19 ‘Patient Zero’ out of hospital

Ronald Pipkins, Nevada’s first patient to test positive for COVID-19, left the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center on Monday, April 20.

Decreased demands keeps gasoline prices plunging

Nevada experienced the fourth largest weekly decrease in the price of gasoline this week, according to a report from the American Automobile Association.

MD speaks about COVID-19

Dr. Thomas Hunt speaks about COVID-19 with Jeffrey Meehan, interim editor of the Pahrump Valley Times, via video chat.

Rosen named to reopening America task force

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) announced that she has accepted an appointment to serve on a bipartisan White House task force comprised of senators and members of the House of Representatives, with the purpose of providing counsel to the president on the reopening of America in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic:

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Pahrump Senior Center

COVID-19 prompts halt of open burning in Pahrump

In yet another example of how COVID-19 is changing daily life, the Pahrump burn season has been put on hold.

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