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GALLERY: Meet your new Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen

Six sensational ladies competing in the 2024 Ms. Senior Golden Years Pageant took to the stage for an evening of poise, elegance and entertainment, all culminating in the crowning of the newest Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen, Debbie Forrest.

Fixing Pahrump Valley fences could protect the herds — here’s how

Nye County has embarked on a mission to fix a six-mile stretch of wildlife fencing in an effort to protect the area’s free-roaming wild horse and burro herds and the next round of repair will take place this weekend, with the entire community invited to lend a hand.

95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.

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Water upgrades could ‘stop the stink’ in Death Valley

Park officials say water systems failed at least 45 times last year, along with five major sewer leaks. They’re seeking feedback on a project that would fix the problems.

2 arrested, 1 wounded after shooting in Pahrump

A 16-year-old and his 20-year-old accomplice are suspected in the Wednesday afternoon shooting that forced nearby schools into a lockdown.

Here’s how Nye nonprofits can apply for life-saving emergency kits

When it comes to medical emergencies, every second counts. In the time it takes for emergency responders to arrive on scene, methods could be put into play that could save a person’s life, but only if the right equipment and someone with the knowledge of how to use it are both on hand.

Pahrump Garden Club tour an excursion for the senses – PHOTOS

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club hosted its 2023 Landscape Tour on Saturday with a strong turnout of approximately 150 patrons. It was declared to be one of the best tours in the club’s history.

Bounty offered for info on killings of wild burro, horses

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person behind the harassment and shooting of a 6-year-old wild burro late last year near the Last Chance Mountain Range just north of Pahrump.

If bill passes, threatening an election worker would bring prison time

Senate and Assembly elections committees on Thursday approved bills on elections, protecting election workers from intimidation and banning paper ballots at in-person voting centers.

Authorities investigating fatal Pahrump crash

The Nye County Sheriff’s office advised motorists to avoid the area of Homestead Road and Highway 160.

Pahrump Holiday Task Force – “Please stop stealing our signs!”

The Pahrump Holiday Task Force is a nonprofit dedicated to the community, so it’s not difficult to imagine the shock and disappointment of its members when they realized that some of their assets were being stolen.