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Calvada fountain sparks contention

The water board was lambasted by residents angered at the idea of replacing something that has been a part of the community for decades.

Blood donations needed amid back-to-back hurricanes

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is calling on locals to lend a hand in aiding their fellow Americans as they recover from the storms.

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Bad ideas, like bad pennies, keep coming back

Senate Bill 298 at this year’s Nevada Legislature would require welfare recipients to undergo drug tests. This does not, unfortunately, mean that Elon Musk and Mark Davis would have to take drug tests. It should, but it doesn’t.

Risk, reward, regulation and space tourism

Writing at Quartz, Tim Fernholz notes that early space tourists “won’t benefit from the tight regulation we’ve come to expect in everything from air transport to private automobiles.” Although the Federal Aviation Administration enjoys approval authority over launches, the Commercial Space Act limits government interference in post-launch space flight.

The ‘17 Silver State Chili Cook-Off

Organizer Ron Frazier said upward of 9,000 tastings took place during the International Chili Society’s (ICS), Silver State Chili Cook-off on Saturday in Petrack Park in Pahrump.

A portion of Highway 372 to be closed for race

For the safety of the participants in the Baker to Vegas relay passing through Pahrump, Nevada Highway 372 will be closed for an approximate two-mile stretch part of this weekend.

Alleged luring incident results in arrest

A Pahrump woman was arrested Thursday after she was accused of allegedly trying to lure children into her vehicle at Ian Deutch Memorial Park, authorities said.

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 $22 million.

Town says ‘thanks’ to gold mine owner

The Tonopah Coalition of groups that help provide human services to those in the region is saying thanks to the owner of the Round Mountain gold mine.

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