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Two children flown to trauma after crash

Pahrump’s Mercy Air transported two children to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 160 and Mesquite Avenue on Friday, April 12.

GALLERY: How Pahrump celebrated Earth-Arbor Day

Earth Day and Arbor Day are two dates set aside for the express purpose of celebrating the planet while educating the public about the importance of preserving the environment and this past Saturday, the Pahrump community was treated to a festival in honor of these holidays.

How Nye’s sheriff auxiliary operations are evolving

With their trademark, creased light blue button-down shirts, Nye County Sheriff’s Office auxiliary officers are always visible at scenes of vehicle crashes, structure fires and other incidents involving public safety. But there are now changes underway into the auxiliary program in terms of operations, certain procedures and appearances among the officers, including new polo-style shirts.

Connecting causes and community — Pahrump Volunteer Fair set for May

Thanks to an AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund grant, Nevada Volunteers is embarking on three years of Volunteer Fairs that will take the organization all across the state and the very first stop will be right here in Pahrump.

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California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $13 million.

Nevada, Alberta to collaborate on drone technology

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a memo of understanding to collaborate on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) technology.

Pump prices packing punch to Nevada motorists

At $2.81, the national gas price average is 45 cents more expensive than a year ago, AAA said this week.

Nevada minimum wage, daily OT rates won’t increase

The Office of the Labor Commissioner has released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime requirements that will take effect this July 1, the state announced.

McClintock comes home to the Amargosa Opera House

Dancer Jenna McClintock is coming home to the Amargosa Opera House this Friday and bringing her Teatro El Grande troupe with her for a limited three-week engagement.

 
CEO retires abruptly at Pahrump-based Valley Electric

The year of 2017 was marked as “historic” by the Valley Electric Association Inc.’s now former Chief Executive Officer Thomas Husted. With more than a decade at the cooperative’s helm, Husted announced he was vacating his post, effective immediately, via a letter to the board of directors at VEA.

Four face off in primary race for Nye County treasurer

A total of five candidates have filed for the office of Nye County treasurer, four of whom will appear on the June 12 Republican primary election ballot.

Wild horse gather planned near Pahrump

Extreme drought conditions and lack of forage is prompting the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Bureau of Land Management to begin gathering and providing emergency care for up to 200 wild horses within the Wheeler Pass Joint Management Area, officials announced Monday.

U.S. House sets vote on Yucca Mountain bill

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has scheduled a vote for Thursday on a bill that would allow the Department of Energy to resume the license application process to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.

Pahrump Valley fire crews save truck driver

Pahrump fire crews responded to several single-vehicle rollover accidents over the past several days.

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