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.

Winds cause heavy damage to Pahrump home

An 80-year-old veteran is seeking assistance after very windy conditions, with winds exceeding 40 miles per hour blew off a large portion of roof on his Windsong Lane home on Tuesday afternoon, March 23.

COVID-19 stats continue to improve

Caleb Cage, Nevada COVID-19 Response Director and Candice McDaniel, Health Bureau Chief for the Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness gave an update on the state’s COVID-19 response, as well as its vaccination efforts, on Wednesday.

Pahrump’s Little League opens season in style

It might not have been the hero’s welcome he received when he came home from the hospital after being shot in the line of duty last year, but Bryan Cooper received a pretty cool honor Saturday from the Pahrump Valley Little League.

Nye County preparing for transition to local control of COVID-19

In just over one month’s time, Nevada plans to turn over management of certain aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic to local authorities, and Nye County is gearing up for that transition, with an update on the status of the pandemic in the county provided to the Nevada COVID-19 Task Force at its Thursday, March 18 meeting.

Letters to the Editor

We all need to be really careful what we wish for

Wild horse struck by vehicle euthanized

A Nye County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control officer was forced to euthanize a wild horse after the animal was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, March 18.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, March 20 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $31 million.

Thinking about buying a house in Pahrump?

Most everyone has heard the advice to start saving for retirement as soon as that very first paycheck. But what about for buying a house in Pahrump?

Lord’s Treasures offers heavenly bargains

Located at 1300 West Highway 372, Lord’s Treasures is a ministry of the Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, which offers a variety of household items, including furniture, large and small appliances, clothing and much more, according to volunteer Alma Krikelas, who said the sales of the items fund the church’s food pantry.

Richard Karpel: Time to put teeth into Nevada’s public records law

Unbeknownst to Nevada officials, the state has been conducting a natural experiment in public policy for many years now: What would happen if one of the state’s two main open-government laws had an enforcement mechanism and criminal penalties for government officials who violate the law, and the other one left malfeasors completely unmolested?

Flags ordered to half-staff to honor Boulder shooting victims

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Boulder, Colorado on Tuesday. The Governor’s executive order aligns with a Presidential Proclamation issued by President Joe Biden to lower United States flags until sunset on March 27.

Trojan Park receives ‘spring cleaning’

Members of Pahrump Valley High School’s National Honor Society, (NHS), took on a big job on Sunday March 14th as they gathered at Trojan Park to pull, pluck, and remove weeds, trash and assorted debris at the Wilson Road location, just behind Starbucks.

Nevada on track to reach ‘herd immunity,’ official says

Nevada may be on track to achieve “herd immunity” to COVID-19 despite the growing presence of more infectious variants in the state, a top public health official said Monday.

91 new bills introduced in legislature. Here are some you should know about

Proposals that could allow for a safe injection site pilot program and significantly alter medical pricing in Nevada were introduced Monday among 91 new bills.

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