Bicyclist transported after collision with SUV

A bicyclist was transported to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle just before 9 p.m. on Monday, July 12.

Prices continue to rise for homes in Southern Nevada

The Pahrump housing market, and neighboring Las Vegas, both reached new heights in June, a trend that has gone on for the last several months.

Spring Mountain racetrack to hold job fair

Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club is readying for a job fair on Thursday, as the track revs up for the summer.

Interstate 15 reopened in Arizona

A fast-moving wildfire closed Interstate 15 in Arizona overnight, officials said Monday.

Former brothel owner Joe Richards has died

Maynard “Joe” Richards, who left his mark in Nye County’s brothel industry and as a newspaper owner, died in early July.

Nevada gaming win sets record high in May

Nevada casinos raked in an all-time record $1.23 billion from gamblers across the state in May, the first month when some casinos could resume operating at full capacity, the Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. It was also the third consecutive month Nevada casinos surpassed $1 billion in gaming win. That hadn’t happened since December 2019 through […]

Halo aims to launch driverless car service in Las Vegas

Halo cars are not fully autonomous. Remote drivers will control the Hcars using proprietary technology, and once a customer gets in, that person takes over the steering wheel, just like a regular rental car, according to a release.

Nevada driver’s license design receives a makeover

The next time you apply for a new Nevada driver’s license, the card will look different than it has for at least the past seven years.

Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks flare over Pahrump

America’s 245th birthday was celebrated with true holiday style during the town of Pahrump’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, which saw a huge turnout of thousands gathered together at Petrack Park for what was one of the largest pyrotechnic extravaganzas in all of Southern Nevada.

Vacation Bible School returns to Salvation Army

Pahrump Salvation Army Pastor Jon Watt is pleased to announce the return of the agency’s Vacation Bible School.

Sheriff’s office certifies Rapid Response Team members

Several dozen area residents late last month were recognized for their successful participation in a new program formed by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

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‘Love Letters’ play fundraiser to benefit Pahrump Valley Lions Club

Anyone looking to enjoy some theatric entertainment while contributing to a good cause will want to mark their calendars for next Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, when the Pahrump Valley Lions Club will take over Sanders Family Winery for a production of “Love Letters.”

Diesel tax workshop set for Wednesday in Pahrump

Some of the most common complaints among those in Nye County center on the condition of the county’s roadways, with both residents and visitors lamenting the abundance of potholes, cracks and crumbling edges but maintaining the thousands of miles of roads in the third largest county in the United States is no easy task and it comes with great cost.

Pahrump Holiday Task Force July 4 activities declared a grand success

Independence Day in the Pahrump Valley was an occasion to remember in 2021, with the Pahrump Holiday Task Force hosting its very first event in celebration of the Fourth of July and hundreds of community members turning out to enjoy all that was available during the group’s festivities.

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Deflated balloons are real hazard to desert animals

Nevada Arts Council opens grants

The Nevada Arts Council approved several grants, including two American Rescue Plan grants, according to a recent announcement. Most of the application periods opened on July 1.

Kiah Stokes adds experience, toughness to Aces

Kiah Stokes signed with Las Vegas last week after spending the first five-plus years of her WNBA career with the New York Libertyand is already making an impact.

Mining project moves to 2nd phase

VR Resources, a Canadian junior exploration company, said that second phase drilling has started at its Reveille silver-copper and gold project near Tonopah, according to the press release.

Critics give Control Board earful over COVID-19 policies for gaming

Critics of Gov. Steve Sisolak’s COVID-19 health and safety policies enforced by gaming regulators spent 45 minutes urging board mask and vaccination policies be rescinded.

Andy Matthews announces bid for state controller

Freshman Assemblyman Andy Matthews announced Tuesday he will run for Nevada state controller in 2022, bringing a slew of conservative endorsements with him.

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