Every Nevada county in ‘low’ COVID community transmission level, CDC says

Nye County recorded nine new cases and four deaths from COVID-19 between March 16 and Wednesday, but data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed all of Nevada in the “low” community transmission level, a positive sign as the state moves forward in its pandemic response.

Walmart recalls pancake, waffle mixes

Continental Mills’ Great Value Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix, with the lot code of KX2063, and a best-buy date of Sept. 1, 2023 was recalled this month due to potential foreign material contamination

Pahrump Gunfighters will ‘duel it out’ in Wild West performance

Interspersed between Western skit performances, there’s a cowboy history, a live horse presentation, a bull-whip demonstration and a magic show. The show runs about an hour and a half.

Mega solar company NextEra Energy Inc. eyes Beatty for project

Despite broad oposition, Beatty officials will host a 10 a.m. April 23 workshop at the Beatty Community Center to discuss the Florida-based company’s plans for a solar energy project.

Trojans cruise to victory over recent foes

The Trojans started their winning streak with an 11-0 win last Friday, March 25, when they traveled to Virgin Valley to take on the Bulldogs.

A battle for bearded bragging rights

Mustachioed and bearded competitors came from as far as Brazil last weekend to compete in the Battle Born Southern Nevada Beard and Mustache Competition at Petrack Park in Pahrump. They raised more than $4,000 for charity.

Expect lane closures on U.S. 95 between Beatty and Amargosa Valley

State road crews will begin resurfacing a 28-mile stretch of U.S. 95 from south of Beatty to south Amargosa Valley just past the junction of Highway 373 on weekdays beginning April 11.

Spring Mountain Resort hosting job fair

Several part-time and on-call jobs are available, including entry-level, semi-skilled, and skilled positions.

Lady Trojans take step back after winning streak

Since their poor start, the Trojans have won three of their last five games, including going 2-2 in their first four league games of the season.

1 dead after rollover crash on U.S. 95

A white box truck was traveling southbound when it drifted onto the dirt shoulder, according to reports from the Nevada Highway Patrol.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Pahrump Music Festival

Organizers say as many as 25,000 could attend the four-day Pahrump Music Festival that runs this Thursday through Sunday at Petrack Park.

 
Experts question need for 2nd COVID booster

Two federal advisory committee members say evidence doesnt support a need for four shots.

 
An impaired driver, officers who chose not to stop him — and a family forever changed

An Idaho family of five was on spring break when their SUV was hit head-on by an Arizona man who had been questioned by Nye County deputies about an alleged gun off U.S. Highway 95. They testified they did not notice impairment. Bodycam video shows otherwise.

Lady Trojans off to rough start

The Trojans started their season with the Colorado River Tournament in Needles, California. They played five games over the course of three days, finishing with a 1-4 record in the tournament.

DAN SIMMONS: Why you should consider a family fishing trip

Introduce a friend, the kids in the family, or the kids in someone else’s family to a first-time experience they will never forget. The half-day fishing trips offered along the California coast are an excellent way to introduce them to deep-water ocean fishing.

Home builders eye Pahrump, as Las Vegas land prices take off

With land prices accelerating in Las Vegas, home builders are increasingly eyeing rural communities sprinkled around Southern Nevada for potential new projects.

Pahrump’s KNYE 95.1 FM now reaches parts of Vegas

KNYE owner Karen Jackson spoke about how a new 190-foot has boosted the station’s signal and what that means for its community of listeners.

County divvies $9M for pandemic relief

Nye County Commissioners earmarked hundreds of thousands in grants for public health initiatives, child care assistance, rent relief and support for the local homeless population.

Trojans ease by Warriors in Pahrump

The Pahrump Valley baseball team defeated the Western Warriors with ease on Tuesday afternoon by a score of 10-0.

Woman arrested at Pahrump casino after fight with deputy

It took several Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies to subdue a woman who was reportedly acting erratically at Terrible’s Roadhouse Casino.

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