Hornets under new athletic director as school year begins

Travis Barron, who has been with Beatty High School for the last five years, is stepping into the AD position. Former director Leo Verzilli will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Damaged Beatty Cutoff may reopen soon to relieve local businesses

Road has been closed for since historic flooding in August. Funding to fix it is part of $11.7 million in “Quick Release” U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration emergency funds.

Trojans drop nail-biter against Bulldogs

The Pahrump Valley football team dropped their matchup on Friday night against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs by a score of 14-6.

Here’s the plan for hand-counting paper ballots in Nye County this election

Nye County Clerk Mark F. Kampf will administer the 2022 general election using only paper ballots for both mail-in and at the polls — with provisions for ADA compliance to use machines — and conduct a parallel electronic tabulation and hand-counted confirmation of those votes, a spokesperson for Nye County confirmed on Tuesday.

P3 Health Partners Inc. acquires Pahrump Cardiology Family Practice

Pahrump Cardiology Family Practice joins P3’s existing clinic in town. The combined practice will offer current patients and the Pahrump community access to additional health care options close to home, according to company executives.

Claims dismissed in lawsuit targeting Nevada’s sex industry

A federal judge has dismissed claims that the state of Nevada and some sexually oriented businesses violated the 13th Amendment by promoting sexual servitude.

Hornets begin ‘22 season at home on Friday

The Beatty Hornets football team will kick off their season this Friday, Sept. 2, when they host the Green Valley Christian High School Guardians.

Lady Hornets struggle early in season

The Beatty High School volleyball team is off to a rough start after being swept in their season-opening tournament.

Lady Muckers turning season around

The Tonopah high school volleyball team might be hitting their stride after going 3-1 in their second tournament of the season this past weekend.

Donate blood and get a free haircut — here’s how

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is joining forces with nationally syndicated radio host and Las Vegas physician, Daliah Wachs, to encourage Nevadans to donate life-saving blood during National Blood Donation Week, running through Sept. 7.

Adryanna Avena leads Trojans to dominating soccer win

The Pahrump Valley girls soccer team has hit their stride over the last week after sweeping their four-game tournament over the weekend.

Columnist Dan Simmons takes us deep into the Amazon

“This is the story of a legend, my close friend and lodge owner, Phil Marsteller, a true force of nature.”

 
Monkeypox cases up 24% in Southern Nevada

Only 1 report confirmed in Nye County since August. Cases remain almost exclusively in men, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

Summer COVID-19 surge continues to recede

Nye County had 10 new cases in past week. Hospitalizations, cases and deaths decline, according to data released Wednesday, the same day the FDA authorized updated boosters aimed at preventing a winter surge.