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Want some fun for 4th of July? Here’s where to find it

There will be no excuse for boredom in Pahrump this coming holiday, with a variety of Independence Day activities scheduled that the whole family is sure to enjoy. From a patriotic procession that morning and family festival in the afternoon to a fantastic fireworks display that night, Fourth of July will be a fun-filled celebration of America’s birthday.

These quilters are celebrating 3 decades together

It all started with six local women gathering to discuss quilting over coffee and donuts and now, three decades later, the Shadow Mountain Quilters has become an ingrained part of the local arts community.

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Taxable sales continue sharp decline

Nye County taxable sales in September were $44.4 million, a $9 million month-to-month increase from August, according to a report released recently by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Wehrly, Bello bring new blood

Sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly breezed to an easy win over Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall, while Las Vegas attorney Angela Bello scored an upset over first-term incumbent District Attorney Brian Kunzi in the Tuesday election.

Burros on the road harder to see after time change

Las Vegas –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along our roadways, as the end of Daylight Savings Time brings earlier darkness and lower visibility to Southern Nevada.

NSTec details contributions to local communities

For most Pahrump residents, the most they know about National Security Technologies LLC is the dirt parking lot full of cars on Highway 160 just north of the Pahrump Town Office and Home Depot used by workers taking the bus to the Nevada National Security Site.

Lieseke donates to Wehrly, Pahrump Nugget likes Schinhofen

The hotly-contested Nye County sheriff’s race generated $118,336 in spending from the start of the year through the latest reporting period which ended Friday, with Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall outspending his opponent Sharon Wehrly $68,259.47 to $50,077.06.

Early voter numbers increase over last election

Almost twice as many Republicans voted early for this general election as Democrats in Nye County.

A friend remembers motorcycle accident victim

The close friend of a local man who died in a motorcycle accident last month is speaking out about his friend.