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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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Fraudulent sweepstakes scam draws Nevada attention

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt is cautioning Nevadans about a fraudulent phone call regarding a sweepstakes that appears to be sponsored by Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity that endeavors to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.

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 $61 million.

Getting to know Nevada’s first openly transgender soldier

Editor’s note: President Donald Trump announced this week that transgender people would be barred from U.S. military service “in any capacity.” Trump said the U.S. military “cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption.” A date for the policy change is unclear. This story introduces us to Nevada’s first openly transgender soldier. Check the Pahrump Valley Times for updates on the Nevada soldier.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $60 million.

VEA’s Annual Fill the Bucket Drive upcoming in Pahrump

For the 11th consecutive year, the Valley Electric Association Ambassador Program will conduct its Fill the Bucket event on Saturday, Aug. 5, to gather school supplies for needy students within VEA’s service territory, the association announced.

Nye gaming win up for year, down in June

Nye County gaming wins were positive on an annual basis but dipped slightly for the month in June.

Civil complaint filed against Nye County over solid waste issue

In a civil complaint against Nye County and the Board of Nye County Commissioners, a Pahrump business owner is asking the court to void the county’s recent changes to its rules related to solid waste handling.

 
Attempts to block funding for Yucca Mountain die in House

A series of amendments to block funding to revive the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository died in the House and were not included in a four-bill, $800 billion spending package.

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