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Nye County delays impact fee increases

Hikes to Nye County’s impact fees were set to go into effect this month but officials have authorized a temporary stay on the increases, which now have an effective date of Aug. 13.

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Little Britches takes over McCullough Arena in Pahrump

The 2017-2018 National Little Britches Rodeo Association season is in full swing and Pahrump Valley youth were able to show their skills in their hometown this month, alongside competitors from around the U.S.

Pahrump health clubs see increased traffic after new year begins

The new year can bring wishes of being healthy and getting in shape, in some way or another, for a large portion of people in the West and across the United States.

Winter Olympics open for wagering at Nevada sports books

It won’t take a miracle for the U.S. men’s hockey team to win the gold medal this year — when the NHL won’t participate in the Winter Olympics — but the odds are against the Americans (10-1).

Nevada senator cosponsors effort for sports investigation

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is co-sponsoring a resolution to establish a special committee in the Senate to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics regarding how team doctor Larry Nassar was allowed to sexually abuse female gymnasts over decades, Cortez Masto’s office announced.

Las Vegas, Raiders aim to host Super Bowl as early as 2023

Las Vegas and its $1.9 billion stadium project won’t be forgotten when nine NFL owners and team presidents, together wielding influence over an adjusted Super Bowl bid-selection process, meet in the coming months.

Local businesses to offer deals and prizes during Super Bowl

The Pahrump area is set to liven up on Sunday as Super Bowl LII watch parties bring raffles, drinks, food and fun to the valley. Several local taverns, casino-hotels and restaurants are ready for fans and the rough and tumble professional football players as they tangle for victory on the TV screen.

Miracle finish proves super for Nevada sports books

A William Hill bettor lost $150,000 in money-line wagers on the Saints at 2-1 odds, a CG Technology sports book bettor also lost a six-figure money-line wager on New Orleans and a Caesars Palace sports book bettor lost a money-line wager of more than $50,000 on the Saints.

Sportsmen’s events set to take Nevada spotlight

Nevada and Las Vegas, in particular, are known for their international conventions and lavish banquets.