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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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Lakeside unveils renovated buffet, dining room

Regular patrons at the Lakeside Casino and RV Resort are enjoying the recent upgrades and renovations inside the dining room of the south end establishment.

Cost associated with new state tough-on-crime laws

CARSON CITY — Twenty-seven of 42 measures creating new crimes or enhancing existing penalties were approved by the Nevada Legislature, creating the potential for higher incarceration rates and a growing need for expensive new prison beds, an analysis from the Clark County public defender’s office suggests.

Sandoval says he won’t run for Reid’s U.S. Senate seat

Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Tuesday he will not run for Harry Reid’s U.S. Senate seat. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck says he will soon announce his plans.

Odegard looks to improve employer/employee relations

After taking over as workforce director at NyE Communities Coalition last month, Tammi Odegard oversaw her first big event Friday.

Fire restrictions in place for Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service, announced the implementation of fire restrictions in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, encompassing the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Woman uses leeches to treat various health issues

A local Pahrump woman uses an alternative form of medicine to treat various health issues that involve creatures normally avoided, and even feared.

Next step unknown after water bill dies

After State Bill 81 failed to gain traction at the 78th Nevada legislative session, efforts will now focus on what the state can do to ease issues related to water rights without new regulations to work with.

County GOP leaders stand behind chairman following arrest

Members of the Nye County Republican Central Committee are standing by their Chairman Bill Carns following his arrest last week.

Crime Corner, June 5

Bat swinging woman arrested for burglary, assault

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