ROAD CONDITIONS: Mountain pass from Pahrump to Vegas icy, but open

Patches of ice were still causing issues for some travelers on Highway 160 early Tuesday morning between Pahrump and Las Vegas, but conditions are expected to improve as temperatues warm into the mid-40s by Wednesday.

Student internships available at Nevada National Security Site

Nevada National Security Site is operating a 40-hour student program which offers paid internships from May through August each year. Here’s what you need to know.

What to know about this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner

This February, members of the Grand Ol’ Party will come together for an evening of conservative-likemindedness during the 2023 Lincoln Day Dinner in Pahrump.

Human-trafficking: ‘The problem is very real’

And it’s often committed by people the victim is already familiar with or those they have met and become friendly with online, say those who see the impacts of human trafficking.

NDOT to invest $49.5 million in Nye County

Here’s a look at the state transportation department’s plans for roads and other infrastructure in 2023.

Couple found dead from apparent murder-suicide in Death Valley park

An elderly husband allegedly shot and killed his elderly wife who was suffering from severe health problems before turning the gun on himself at Death Valley National Park in an apparent act of murder-suicide, according to a park officials.

Lombardo raises nearly $2M after winning election

Many companies that donated only to former Gov. Steve Sisolak suddenly opened their checkbooks once Joe Lombardo won the governor’s race in November.

Pahrump breeder plans to convert garage for 30-dog kennel

A local breeder plans to convert an Oakridge Avenue garage into a dog kennel that could house as many as 30 German Shepherds at any given time.

PVHS wrestling| Benedict takes third at Chaparral Inv

The stands were packed at Chaparral High School this weekend as they hosted their annual Chaparral Invitational, a two-day wrestling tournament.

PARTY AT THE FARM: 3rd Annual “Fun”draiser set for Nature Health Farms

Alex D’Jon purchased land to establish a rural venture in Pahrump in 2019 and area residents will be able to check out all Nature Health Farms has to offer this Saturday during the 3rd Annual Nature Health Farms “Fun”draiser.

Sheriff: ‘Smear campaign’ targets Nye County Captain David Boruchowitz

Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill is defending the actions of Capt. David Boruchowitz, saying the officer has endured an ongoing “smear campaign” ever since Boruchowitz arrested a belligerent attendee at a local school board meeting last spring.

Coach Hopkins gets 600th win with Lady Trojans victory over Bulls

Thursday was an emotional night for Pahrump Valley girls head basketball coach Bob Hopkins as he got his 600th career win with the Lady Trojans’ 40-27 victory over the SLAM Nevada Bulls.

Horizon Market worker charged with embezzlement

A Pahrump worker is facing an embezzlement charge after deputies say they viewed a video of the man taking money from his employer’s cash register before fleeing last fall.

 
Lombardo plans to spend, save money in new state budget

Gov. Joe Lombardo touted fiscal responsibility during his first State of the State speech Monday, proposing a cut to the gas tax, increased funding for K-12 education and a cost of living increase for state employees.

Nevadans will no longer go to jail for minor traffic offenses

The new state law decriminalizes minor traffic violations, making them civil infractions and ending the widespread practice of issuing warrants when a driver fails to pay their tickets.

5th Annual Veterans Extravaganza set for March

In the patriotic community of Pahrump, veterans are a valued part of the population and are regularly the focus of public events, from fundraisers and festivals to ceremonies and observances. One such event is geared specifically toward connecting the valley’s former military members with much-needed resources and residents will soon have the chance to check out all that will be on exhibit during this year’s Veterans Extravaganza.

Pahrump man faces charges of sexual assault and child abuse

Nye County Sheriff’s deputies on Nov. 11, 2021 began investigating a claim that Jonathon Mitchell had sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl at an undisclosed residence sometime around then.

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