STEVE SEBELIUS: Democrats reluctant to give up redistricting power

It took Nevada Democrats 20 years to win the governor’s mansion in Carson City and both houses of the Legislature at the same time. They don’t want to give up the power of redistricting now.

Census 2020: What you need to know

Are you prepared to take the 2020 Census? Here are tips for participating in the headcount online, by mail and over the phone. And census takers are still needed.

Nevada reports increase in active registered voters

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports an increase of 11,007 active registered voters statewide during the month of December 2019 as compared to November 2019.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, Jan. 11 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $13 million.

T-Mobile builds Pahrump presence

A wireless company is opening a new retail store in Pahrump.

Get a head start on filing 2019 taxes

Some taxpayers can get an early start on filing their federal income taxes for the 2020 season.

Pahrump Realtor receives award

A Pahrump area real estate professional has been recognized for efforts in the industry in 2019.

Nye County Social Services Fair returning for fifth year

Nye County Health and Human Services is on a mission to connect the people with the resources and services they need and one of the best ways the department has found to accomplish this is by holding its Social Services Fair each year.

Tonopah medical services to expand

A new health care provider might be coming to Tonopah as the town is looking for more comprehensive health care coverage, officials said.

Nevada National Guard soldiers ship out to Eastern Europe

Seventy soldiers of the 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion took part in a mobilization ceremony Friday before departing to Poland and nearby Baltic countries.

Strickland turns down chance to lead Nye commission

The Nye County Commission has entered a new year and one of its first tasks of 2020 was the election of the chair and vice-chair of the commission, as well as those for two of the commission’s sub-entities, the Nye County Board of Highway Commissioners and the Nye County Licensing and Liquor Board.

Sports Briefs: Yoffee sisters each take 2nd in Utah tournament

Mika and Suri Yoffee’s wrestling travels took them to Farmington, Utah, over the weekend, and each brought home a second-place trophy from USA Wrestling’s Salt Lake Slam at the Davis County Legacy Events Center.

Nye County Commission green-lights relocation of pot production facility

Facing multiple lawsuits that alleged fraud, misappropriation of intellectual property and a failure to pay lenders who helped fund the company during its start-up, CWNevada filed for bankruptcy in mid-2019.

Rescues jump in to aid Pahrump Animal Shelter

As the last few days of the year 2019 approached, Desert Haven Animal Society was snarled in an overcrowding issue, with too many animals in too little space.

Divas on a Dime: Healthy soup makes it easy to eat more vegetables

How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Like most folks, I’ve resolved to eat more vegetables in the new year. I’d like to share an appetizing idea that’s making my goal much easier. Each weekend I’ll make one big pot of Very Versatile Vegetable Soup to enjoy for lunch the entire week.

Tim Burke: It’s time to get serious about term limits

Wild horses are a symbol of the Old West and part of our western heritage. The picturesque image of wild horses roaming free has been romanticized in books and movies for generations.

Biographical dictionary on Nevada art is making debut

Nevada art enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers now have an enhanced primary source they can reference to help deepen their interests in and awareness of Nevada art and artists.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Jan. 8 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $12 million.

Brush fire extends to power pole causing explosion in Pahrump area

What appeared to be a fireworks detonation was actually a transformer exploding, as it sent sparks shooting in all different directions, and the image was captured by Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Lewis.