Tim Burke: ‘Why Pahrump?’ The answers are many

The first question I often get asked when I tell people where I live is “Why do you live in Pahrump?” I generally answer them by asking a few of my own questions before I tell them why I live where I do.

Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital in Pahrump

One person was transported to Desert View Hospital following a two-vehicle collision involving an official Nye County utility truck just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Wind-driven fire destroys garage, deck in Pahrump

A wind-driven ground fire destroyed a detached garage at a residence on the 2300 block of Stardust Street in Pahrump earlier this week.

Nevada pushes ahead with marijuana clubs

As marijuana states back off of social marijuana use for fear of inciting a federal crackdown, Nevada is bucking the trend and pushing ahead with pot clubs.

Chuck Muth: The war on American history has gone completely insane

In author George Orwell’s literary classic “1984,” the government’s Ministry of Truth was devoted to re-writing history to comport with Big Brother’s political agenda.

Thomas Knapp on tax reform: 2 places to start

An anonymous announcement of a forthcoming public announcement: On April 26, an anonymous White House source says, the Trump administration “will outline our broad principles and priorities …. We are moving forward on comprehensive tax reform that cuts tax rates for individuals, simplifies our overly-complicated system and creates jobs by making American businesses competitive.”

Divas on a Dime: What’s delicious, easy to make and cheap?

Let’s talk about polenta! Polenta is a versatile staple made from ground corn that can serve as an appetizer, side or main dish, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be seasoned sweet or savory. Serve soft, like mashed potatoes, or cool and slice into pieces. It can even be baked crisp into fries!

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $33 million.

Trapping fees likely to increase in Nevada

Fur trappers would have to identify their traps and pay higher fees under a bill approved Tuesday by the Nevada Senate.

Nevada water rights bill gets unanimous support

A bill requiring the state engineer to prepare a water budget and inventory of groundwater each of Nevada’s 256 water basins was approved Tuesday by the Nevada Senate.

 
7 arrested at anti-drone warfare protest northwest of Las Vegas

Anti-drone warfare demonstrators briefly blocked traffic as airmen and workers arrived early Wednesday at Creech Air Force Base, continuing a series of protests this week.

Teacher of the Year ceremony returns to Pahrump

Nine area educators will be lauded for their respective talents and dedication in the classroom, as the annual Stand for Children, Teacher of the Year Celebration returns on Saturday.

Nye County K-9 deputy sheriff retires

K-9 Kane now enjoys the outdoors since he retired after more than six years of service at the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Business and Home Expo returns to Pahrump Nugget

Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Vicky Hilling describes it as the chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, as the 19th Annual Business and Home Expo returns to town.

Nye County DA’s Report

The public information below was provided by the Nye County District Attorney’s office.

Gold Butte, other Nevada sites included in monument review

The Trump administration will begin a review on recent national monument declarations, including Gold Butte in Nevada, with an eye on changes to the 1906 law that authorized the executive branch to set aside public lands for protection.

Scotty’s Castle reopening could take until 2020

Scotty’s Castle may not reopen until early 2020, according to Death Valley Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds, although officials are still aiming for late 2019.

Warning in Pahrump area about bee swarms in the valley

The recent warm springtime temperatures are causing swarms of bees to invade neighborhoods in the valley, according to local officials.

Nevada leaders stay united in opposition to Yucca revival

A congressional battle was renewed Wednesday when a House panel held its first hearing this year on reviving the mothballed Yucca Mountain nuclear repository in Nevada.

Dragon Cloud karate still kicking

The Dragon Cloud Karate Dojo performed its last black belt test in Pahrump on April 21.

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