2 Death Valley backcountry roads have reopened

Officials at Death Valley National Park have announced the reopening of Cottonwood and Marble Canyon roads late last month.

Deputies searching for fugitive who allegedly brandished rifle during casino fight

The search continued Thursday afternoon for an armed man who law enforcement said brandished a rifle during a fight with another man at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel Casino. Deputies responded to the site after getting a call on Sunday evening, Dec. 4, according to a Nye County Sheriff’s Office incident report.

Pahrump Valley Chamber leader will aid in Lombardo’s transition to governor

Pahrump Valley Chamber Executive Director Jenney Sartin has been appointed by Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo to serve on the incoming administration’s transition team and committees for economic and workforce development.

New diesel tax to be decided in January

Last year, Nye County officials broached the idea of instituting a new tax on diesel fuels sale within the county, holding a series of public workshops to gauge the public’s sentiment toward the idea and determine just how to move forward.

Lawsuit: Partiers at popular hot spring endangering voles who live there

The federally protected Amargosa voles don’t stray far from the dense bulrush marshes near Tecopa Mud Hot Springs, about 30 miles west of Pahrump. But too many people are partying there, according to a lawsuit filed by The Center for Biological Diversity, which aims to better regulate the area to ensure the voles’ survival.

PHOTOS: Bowl-A-Thon raises nearly $5k for Wounded Warrior Project

The Nugget Bowl inside the Pahrump Nugget Hotel Casino was packed with patrons on Sunday, Dec. 4 taking part in more than just an afternoon of fun. Here’s what you missed.