The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 1.5 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning about 30 miles outside of Pahrump.
The quake was recorded at 12:47 a.m. about 4 miles underground and to the southwest of Pahrump, according to the USGS.
According to the USGS, there is a less than 1 percent chance Southern Nevadans will experience damage from earthquakes in 2017.
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The fiancé of a Pahrump woman who died while in the custody of Nye County authorities says he is demanding answers after two sheriff’s deputies were arrested in connection with her death.
The National Park Service said temperatures reached 116°F on the day of the incident.
Tickets are on sale for the Pahrump Rotary Club’s biggest event of the year.
The local bakery has added pho to the menu along with new decorations that show the connection between France and Vietnam.
The Saturday celebration of Tonopah’s rich history and mining heritage will include guided walking tours, live music and free food.
It is the job of government to school our young on reading, writing, arithmetic, social studies and national foundations…. not teach them how to live.
The suspects in last year’s fatal shooting of Joey Perry were granted two more weeks before the case’s next proceedings.
Janet Errett’s daughter said, “she just always was willing to help anyone.”
