NCSO advises to inspect Halloween candy

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for parents to check their children’s Halloween candy for any pieces that look as though they have been tampered with.

 
New owners want Pioneer Saloon to be ‘truly world-famous’

Pioneer Saloon, a Goodsprings landmark that opened in 1913, has had a change in ownership and improvements including new kitchen and restrooms are planned.

THOMAS KNAPP: The Metaverse: Gateway to unanimous consent and panarchy?

It’s official: The company that runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has a new name, Meta Platforms, Inc. The company’s focus, according to its introductory announcement, “will be to bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities and grow businesses.”

Cruz Battery Metals expands in Nevada

Cruz Battery Metals Corp. expanded the Solar Lithium Project in Nevada by approximately 885 contiguous acres to now encompass 6,215 total acres, according to the press release.

Getting to know Avery Moore

She’s the last line of defense between the opposing team and the goal. She wears number one for the Pahrump Valley Trojans. She’s the starting goalkeeper for her varsity soccer team. Her name is Avery Moore.

Both young and old celebrate Halloween

The Pahrump Senior Center and the Pahrump Moose Lodge #808 both hosted Halloween-themed events for the youngest and oldest members of the community over the weekend.

BLM seeking public comment on Nevada land withdrawal

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual meeting on the proposal to extend the withdrawal of 694,838.84 acres of federal land in Churchill, Lyon, Mineral, Nye and Pershing counties for an additional four years.

The shoes have begun to fly in Pahrump

On Sunday, Oct. 17, the Shoes & Brews Horseshoe Pitching Series began in Pahrump. This was the first of four events in the series.

 
Prosecutor: Ruggs was driving 156 mph before fatal crash

Ex-Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs made his initial court appearance wearing a neck brace Wednesday morning, a day after his involvement in a crash that killed a woman.

Pahrump’s JG students trick or treat with Inspirations seniors

Halloween in the Pahrump Valley was quite an exciting time for the entire town and two sets of the local population were treated to a very special holiday event, with students from J.G. Johnson Elementary School invited over to Inspirations Senior Living to do some tricking or treating with the seniors who call the assisted living facility home.

Nye County Commissioners approve ballot services contract

With the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Legislative Session, Nevada lawmakers have now made it a requirement that all elections in the Silver State utilize mail ballots.

Rice baby food cereal recalled by FDA

A nationwide voluntary recall has been issued for a baby food product sold at Walmart.

Letters to the Editor

Have schools been teaching Marxism for generations?

PVTBC hosts Scotch Doubles at Pahrump Nugget

The Pahrump Valley Tournament Bowl held a Scotch Doubles tournament at the Pahrump Nugget over the weekend.

VGK ends losing streak amid plague of injuries

The Vegas Golden Knights were finally able to end their four-game losing streak last Tuesday, just one game shy of tying their young franchise’s longest losing streak, and they have been on a hot streak ever since.

Annual Beatty Days celebration sees a record turnout for 2021

“It was the best Beatty Days ever,” is how Beatty Chamber of Commerce president Ann Marchand described last weekend’s event. Parking was at a premium as the all-time biggest crowd packed Cottonwood Park.

Fremont Cannon stays blue as Nevada dominates UNLV

Carson Strong led the way for the Wolf Pack offense in a smashing victory over their in-state rivals, the UNLV Rebels.

Fremont Cannon stays blue as Nevada dominates UNLV

Spectators who attend UNLV basketball games at Thomas &Mack Center will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the school announced Tuesday morning.

Desert View will benefit from Helmsley Charitable Trust grant

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, a global philanthropy that focuses on several areas including rural health care, awarded over $11.3 million in grants for rural health care, part of which will benefit Desert View Hospital in Pahrump.

BLM completes emergency horse gather

The Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office, concluded an emergency horse gather at the end of October in the Stone Cabin Herd Management Area.

GREG HAFEN II: Reconciliation bill needs reconsideration, before it hurts Nevada

The last year and half has been difficult for our nation as a whole. Families and businesses have been impacted all across the country. Recently, skyrocketing inflation has negatively impacted every American in some way. The U.S. used to be energy independent. However, in less than one year, our reliance on foreign energy has increased substantially thanks to extreme policy changes.

 
Open enrollment period for state health insurance exchange begins

Gov. Steve Sisolak and other state officials held a briefing Monday to highlight beginning of open enrollment for those wishing to obtain health insurance via the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange.

Amodei won’t run for governor in 2022

The congressman — whose district includes all of Northern Nevada — will opt instead to run for re-election.