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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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Nevada economic development department approves applications

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development approved applications for 12 businesses throughout the state, which will create 654 new jobs, and nearly $500 million in capital investment.

Raley’s expands into central Nye County

Raley’s, a California-based grocery store chain, is expanding into central Nye County.

Grant program assist rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities.

Big Game Draw deadline nears in Nevada

The deadline for this year’s big game tag draw is Monday, April 16 by 11 p.m., the Nevada Department of Wildlife said.

Youth shoots himself at Walmart in Pahrump

There are few details emerging about a self-inflicted shooting inside the men’s restroom at the Walmart on Highway 160 on Wednesday evening.

U.S. Senators question Energy secretary on Yucca Mountain budget

A Senate panel, which rejected a similar request to revive the nuclear waste repository near Las Vegas last year, continued Wednesday to urge the Trump administration to move more aggressively to fund interim storage facilities.

Nye County officials step in on Patch of Heaven struggle

Nye County residents Victor and Annette Fuentes have been embroiled in a longstanding battle over water with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and now, Nye County officials are stepping in to request federal assistance for the couple.

Nevada’s Dean Heller speaks on Mueller, Facebook, Speaker Ryan

President Donald Trump might have mulled over firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who is overseeing the Russia investigation, in the last several days, or months, but not everyone in his party is in support of that action.

Feds halt business opportunity scheme, one with Nevada ties

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a business opportunity scheme, including one in Nevada, with falsely claiming that people who buy the defendants’ expensive “Amazing Wealth System” will learn “secrets for making money on Amazon” and likely earn thousands of dollars a month.

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