How tiny Tonopah beat out Phoenix to host the Westercon sci-fi convention

Westercon has been held everywhere from Seattle to Los Angeles, but tiny Tonopah won the bid to host its 74th meeting at the Tonopah Convention Center after organizers selected the Nye County town over Phoenix, Ariz.

Man who caused triple-fatal DUI crash draws long prison term

Tyler Kennedy was sentenced Tuesday for up to 20 years for each of three counts of DUI causing death in a Nye County crash involving an Idaho family. Kennedy admitted to drug use.

New member joins Nye water board, three others reappointed

Ernie Jackson will now be joining Ed Goedhart, Bruce Holden, Michael Lach and Helene Williams on the water board, at its next meeting on Monday, July 25.

A new Pahrump cafe supports those struggling with addiction

Great food at great prices for a great cause. That’s the concept behind a new eatery, LivingFree Cafe, which launched in April at 2050 North Highway 160, Suite 400 in Pahrump.

 
UNLV study finds calls for gun control after mass shootings

A researcher with Brookings Mountain West at UNLV reviewed more than a million Tweets responding to the mass shooting in Buffalo, Uvalde and Highland Park. She sorted users based on self-reported political affiliations and examined their statements.

Volunteers needed as RAM’s free clinic returns to Pahrump

Medical care is key to a healthy life but for many people, the associated costs make receiving care a strain, often leading them to put it off for long periods of time. In rural parts of the world, this situation is exacerbated by a lack of health care providers and services.

Suspected Walmart shoplifter arrested on drug charges

Ryan Orman, of Pahrump, was arrested Tuesday on drug charges at Walmart after deputies suspected he was shoplifting from there.

Pahrump rock garden established in memory of loved ones

Traditionally, GriefShare’s Celebration of Life would include a balloon release but after a resident expressed environmental concerns, the group decided to switch to a Memorial Rock Garden.

ConEdison eyeing 100-acre solar field in western Pahrump

In the past two years, multiple solar farms have been proposed for Pahrump, Amargosa and Beatty. A majority of these are planned for public lands. A new proposal seeks to build a solar farm on private land in western Parhump.

 
Low-income Las Vegas renters would get help under bill

A bill by Rep. Steven Horsford would ban “unreasonable” rents or home prices, and would limit the number of homes investors could buy under certain circumstances.

Recreation trails near Beatty will be lost to mining operations

Jim Wickens, vice president of operations for Augusta Gold Corp., filled the board in on plans for the CR Reward mine about 7 miles south of Beatty and the Bullfrog mine, located next to Rhyolite Ghost Town.

Nevada soldiers get new firing range

The new range at the Hawthorne Army Depot will prevent soldiers from having to travel out of state for firearms qualifications.

Car wash will benefit Trojans injured by fireworks

Trojan baseball players Michael Wills and Micah Mendoza sustained severe injuries to their hands and fingers in a fireworks accident on July 4.

How you can win free gas and support Pahrump seniors

The Pahrump Field Office of the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program has conceived a new fundraiser that offers the chance at a $1,000 gas card.

Far-right activist who accosted Sisolak, first lady, dies

A man who hurled threats and racist epithets at Gov. Steve Sisolak and his wife at restaurant near Summerlin earlier this year has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

New surgical center breaks ground in Pahrump

Pahrump has struggled when it comes to health care options. Those who live here are often frustrated by the need to travel into Las Vegas for certain kinds of care.

Mental health hotline ready to launch in Nevada, US

In Nevada and nationwide, 988 will replace the 10-digit suicide and mental health hotline number, an early step in the state’s efforts to bolster response to mental-health crises.

Nye County deputies to be featured on live reality TV series

Nye County Sheriff’s Office staff will participate in a new television series entitled “On Patrol: Live.” It premieres at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 22 on the REELZ Channel.

Pahrump Valley baseball struggles in Vegas

The Pahrump Valley Trojans baseball team had a tough time against teams in the Las Vegas valley over the holiday weekend.

Fight at Pahrump casino leads to arrest

A Pahrump man is facing an attempted robbery charge following an altercation at the Pahrump Nugget Casino.