Pahrump Valley tennis team has new look — again

For the third consecutive year, it seems necessary to make an announcement: Pahrump Valley High School has a tennis team.

Girls Soccer: Pahrump Valley girls conquer wind, Moapa Valley

The gusty wind that dominated Tuesday’s girls soccer game between Moapa Valley and Pahrump Valley at Trojan Field should have meant the Trojans’ string of consecutive shutout games would end.

Block grant projects reprioritized by Nye County

Last year, Nye County commissioners had the opportunity to submit four applications for the fiscal year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program but with several million dollars in funding requests submitted by various entities throughout the state of Nevada, and not enough money to cover them all, the applications were back before commissioners this month for review to determine which of the four should be designated as of highest priority.

Easter celebration set for April 3 in Pahrump

With Easter just over a handful of days away, the Easter Bunny is preparing to make a special trip to the Pahrump Valley the day before the holiday, where he will be stopping by the Community Easter Meal Curbside Pickup to greet the hundreds of attendees that are anticipated to make their way through the event on Saturday, April 3.

Get familiar with the Nevada AG’s Office

What role does the Nevada Attorney General’s Office play? What is the scope of its functions and duties? Over what does the Nevada AG’s office have jurisdiction? What kind of programs and services does it offer Nevada residents?

Letters to the Editor

If it is so bad here, why does everyone want to come?

Comic shop to open at its new location

Local residents will have the opportunity to meet Hollywood actor Sam Jones, as Pahrump’s Hypno Comics is hosting a Saturday, March 27 grand opening at its new location on 720 East Street beginning at 10 a.m.

Off-road racing returns to Nye in May

Best In The Desert, the World Hare and Hound Championship is scheduled to take place in Tonopah from May 21 through May 23, according to the press release.

Traditional soup is comforting year-round

Ah, matzo ball soup. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul. Rich, savory chicken broth with tender pieces of chicken and pillowy cloud-like dumplings made from matzo crackers. Anytime I see it on the menu at a deli I order it, especially if I’m in need of revitalization. They don’t call it Jewish penicillin for nothing.

Pahrump COVID-19 Prayer Service offers solace and hope

It was a solemn and yet inspirational afternoon at Inspirations Senior Living Center as those who call the assisted living facility home gathered with staff and members of the general public for the COVID-19 Prayer Service.

Death penalty ban proposed in Nevada Legislature bills

A pair of bills in the Nevada Legislature would ban the death penalty in Nevada, but they face an uncertain future even among Democrats.

Gas prices at a high, but stable

Nevadans have seen an increase in prices at the pump over the last month with a rise of 35 cents a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline in the period.

Phone prankster suspect arrested by NCSO

A series of phone calls to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line, led to the arrest of a local man.

4-H to offer virtual classes on Nevada’s legislative process

The legislative process is one of the key cornerstones of American government, giving rise to the laws that regulate our way of life but all too often, citizens, particularly youth, have little understanding of just how that process works. Next month, however, the 4-H Youth Development Program will provide young Nevadans with a virtual six-class series aimed at teaching them all about the legislative process and how they can make an impact on statewide policies being developed at the legislative level.

STEVE SEBELIUS: There should be no roadblocks to voting

A bill by Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson that would make mail voting the default in Nevada would make casting ballots easier — a good thing.

Company receives grant for lithium project

American Lithium, along with American Battery Technology Company, received a grant for a completion of the lithium project near Tonopah.

Man transported to DVH after crash

An elderly man was transported to Desert View Hospital after losing control of his car and crashing into a line of decorative rocks at a residence on the 1700 block of East Idaho Street just before 12 p.m., on Wednesday, March 17.

Jim Butler Days will hit its ‘golden’ year

Tonopah’s main thoroughfare will once again be lined with spectators and participants in the annual affairs connected to the Jim Butler Days event. This year coins the event’s “gold” anniversary as this will the 50th annual celebration.

California eyes Nevada power

Gridliance, an independent electric transmission company with assets in southwestern Nevada, is working to interconnect with California’s grid to deliver power generated by renewables in the Silver State.