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 Moose Lodge’s Kiss a Pig Campaign raked in $15k for local nonprofits.
Construction on the new Gamebird roundabout to support the Silverton Casino is expected this month.
The nationwide nonprofit is hoping to establish chapters in Nevada’s communties.
The Shadow Mountain Quilters celebrated the talent of local fabric artists at their 28th annual event.
The incident originally began with the report of a student overdose at Pahrump Valley High School.
This Nye County event is returning for the 11th year with its community resource hub.
Trails popular in Las Vegas’ cooler months will soon close for the summer, as expected. The closures, during periods of extreme heat, ensure the safety of guests and employees.
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