Third round of stimulus checks go out

The Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced at the end of March the disbursement of several million more payments in the third batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.

Balloon Festival returns to Pahrump

Balloons will be floating high above Pahrump at the end of April after action by the county commission.

Eviction reform, affordable housing debated in Carson City

Lawmakers heard bills about reforming the eviction process and building more affordable housing in Nevada as a Friday deadline for passing bills from committees approached.

Altercation in casino parking lot leads to arrest

A man suspected of threatening patrons with a large stick in the parking lot of the Pahrump Nugget, was turned in by his own mother, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

 
Vaccine eligibility expands in Nevada

All Nevadans 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday.

Flags ordered to half-staff after US Capitol attack

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the U.S. Capitol attack.

 
45M grasshoppers swarmed Las Vegas in 2019. Now we know why.

At the peak of the great Las Vegas grasshopper infestation of 2019, bright city lights drew more than 45 million of the insects into the valley, according to a study published Wednesday.

Heidi Fleiss and parrot ‘Miller’ reunited

Local resident and bird sanctuary founder Heidi Fleiss heaped high praise upon the Nye County Sheriff’s Office after a recent investigation led to the reunion with her beloved Macaw Parrot, “Miller.”

Baker to Vegas canceled once again

Last year was supposed to be the 36th Annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race and it was expected to just as big as ever, with thousands of law enforcement professionals hitting the pavement for a race that would take them, on foot, all the way from Baker, California to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Commissioners to address mask mandate, fully reopening

An agenda item is set to go before the Nye County Commission at its next meeting, Tuesday, April 6, addressing the possibility of fully reopening the county and “recommending” rather than mandating that those within the county wear masks.

Vegetables star in this colorful tart

Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. I was wandering the produce department and saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots. They reminded me of my favorite line from the Rankin/ Bass Easter television special. Seymore S. Sassafras says, “I deal in magic and moonbeams and pretty, pretty colors. Oh, yes, I can sell you the most perfect pink or the most blissful blue, or a simply euphoric yellow.” Do any other 70’s kids remember that? Funny what sticks with you.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School students learn about Constitution through Rotary program

Thanks to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Rotary Club of Pahrump, two students and two teachers at Rosemary Clarke Middle School recently earned themselves a healthy financial shot in the arm, after expressing their personal thoughts and feelings about the cherished document.

Pahrump GriefShare honors memory of Pete Giordano

“There are people who come into our lives and touch us very deeply, with a very soft, light hand, and that’s how Pete was.”

Volleyball: Senior night sweep for Pahrump Valley

Senior night for the Pahrump Valley High School girls volleyball team brought out the emotions, mostly in coach Jill Harris.

Equipo spoils senior day for Pahrump Valley boys

Scoring goals has been a problem for the Pahrump Valley High School boys soccer team throughout this pandemic-shortened season, and senior night did nothing to help.

Gas prices increase slightly in Nevada

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline rose slightly on Thursday, with the national average ticking upward at the same rate.

Local realtor suspected of stalking

Nye County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted suspect.

Beatty board praises BLM

After holding its annual budget workshop an hour before its March 29 meeting, the Beatty Town Advisory Board approved a fiscal year 2022 budget that, in the words of town secretary Carrie Radomski, “mirrors” the 2021 budget.

Lithium pilot plant planned in Clayton Valley

A Houston-based company is working to expand on the Silver State’s footprint in lithium extraction.

Select UI claimants will get help in job search

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation this week will begin sending out Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program notifications to selected, regular unemployment insurance claimants regarding job search and training opportunities. The RESEA program is a federally funded program that must be reinstated March 29.

How to Relieve Stress Without Alcohol Consumption

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has brought a sense of hope after a full year living through the pandemic. But are the feelings of boredom, loneliness, fear, and anxiety truly gone?

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