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Beatty board opposes solar project, questions impact

BEATTY — The Beatty Town Advisory Board on April 13 unanimously opposed a proposed 10,000-acre solar project near Ash Meadows, citing concerns over water, land use, and whether local communities would see any direct benefit from large-scale energy development moving through the region.

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Pahrump-based VEA issues warning about phone scam

Officials at Valley Electric Association (VEA) are cautioning members of the co-op to be aware of telephone scammers operating in the Pahrump area.

Initiative launched to battle opioid addiction

A group of more than a dozen organizations across Nevada and the nation launched an initiative to combat against opioid addiction and prescription drug abuse.

Nevada Gov. Sandoval: gear up to fight Yucca Mountain in 2019

Despite a stalemate in Congress that appears to have shelved action on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project for the year, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval urged state officials to be prepared, proactive and to take the battle to the federal government.

Pahrump Veterans Forum set to debut in community

Area veterans take notice, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services is heading to town to host its first-ever Pahrump Veterans Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, 150 N. Highway 160.

Fire destroys home in south end of Pahrump

Two people were medically assessed for smoke inhalation following a structure fire on the south end of town.

U.S. back-to-school spending in the tens of billions

Many parents and college students reported they were waiting for the best deals to complete their shopping lists, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.

CASA Roaring 20s in Pahrump should be the ‘cat’s meow’

Friday, Aug. 24 is set to be the “bee’s knees” when Pioneer Territory Court Appointed Special Advocates hosts its Roaring 20s Quarter Auction and residents hoping to get in on all the fun should act fast, as there are only a few tickets left to what is expected to be quite a “darb” event.

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