Nye unemployment rate edges higher in July

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s unemployment report released at the end of August shows Nye County carrying the second highest unemployment rate in the state in July.

BLM gives green light to lithium project

Pure Energy Minerals Ltd. said in a press release that Schlumberger New Energy has received approval from the Bureau of Land Management for a Plan of Operations covering construction and operation of a pilot plant at Pure Energy’s lithium brine project in Clayton Valley.

Sisolak lets conventions drop mask mandate if vaccination required

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday signed a directive to expand the Nevada mask exception for large indoor events to include conventions if all attendees are vaccinated.

Man suspected of child abuse arrested

A verbal argument that allegedly became physical led to the arrest of a local man.

Local Pahrump community activist dies

Diane Sprano, a local community activist and owner of a cleaning business that helped senior citizens, died on Friday, Aug. 20.

DUI suspected after crash in Pahrump

A local woman who admitted to drinking and driving was taken into custody after being involved in an early morning two-vehicle crash.

 
Raiders season tickets returned by vaccine-reluctant fans

The team announced last month that it would require all fans attending Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium to be vaccinated.

Pahrump fire crew heads toward Caldor Fire

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue mobilized to assist in the fight against the Caldor Fire that was still threatening South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.

Discovery Park Bird Walks begin this Saturday in Pahrump

The planet is filled with all sorts of interesting creatures to admire and one of the main purposes behind the National Audubon Society and its many chapters, including the local Red Rock Audubon Society, is to conserve habitat for birds and other wildlife by inspiring people to take action to ensure the preservation of the natural world.

Westerlund selected as new Tonopah town manager

Following the most recent meeting of the Tonopah Town Board, the town of Tonopah has a new public face in Joe Westerlund, who has been officially selected to fill the position of Tonopah Town Manager.

STEVE SEBELIUS: Laxalt’s “Star Wars” analogy is a stretch

Former Attorney General Adam Laxalt compared his quest to be elected to the Senate to the cause of the Rebels from “Star Wars,” which is most definitely is not.

Correa and Padilla take tops spots in 3-6-9 tourney

John Correa and Carol Padilla rolled their way to the top spots in their divisions during the Pahrump Valley Tournament Bowling Club’s 3-6-9 Singles tournament on Saturday at the Pahrump Nugget Bowling Center.

Education department welcomes a new group of digital ambassadors

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) welcomed a new group of Digital Ambassadors in August. These ambassadors are the educator experts behind the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (NvDLC).

A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland

The Oakland A’s push to land a Bay Area ballpark hit another snag after the Alameda County administrator expressed hesitancy to opt into a proposed tax district to help fund it.

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