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Local families invited to Community Baby Shower

Raising a child can be hard. That’s something the members of Pahrump Mothers Corner understand all too well. In an effort to ease the challenges of parenthood, particularly for new and expecting families, this group of local moms banded together to host a Community Baby Shower and the event proved to be very popular, leading to its return for the third year running.

Tonopah to be home to experimental hypersonic testing facility

Ambitious. It’s an apt word to describe Michael Grace’s vision for the future of his company, Longshot Space Technology Corporation, which, if all goes to plan, will build what he calls the world’s largest potato gun.

Pahrump man arrested for elder abuse

A Pahrump man wanted by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of elder abuse was arrested while attempting to purchase multiple vehicles at a Las Vegas car dealership, according to authorities.

Nye sheriff explains why you shouldn’t flee from the law

A man suspected of driving a stolen vehicle out of Las Vegas led Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed pursuit into Pahrump on Monday morning, April 15.

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Petty charity motorcycle ride to overnight in Tonopah

The roar of motorcycle engines will fill the air in Tonopah and much of central Nye this weekend as the 21st annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will stop overnight this Sunday, May 3.

Attempt to slow Yucca’s new momentum fails

WASHINGTON — Nevada lawmakers took two swings Thursday to try to knock out new funding for nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain and came up empty.

Figure in Mayweather and Pacquiao careers has Pahrump ties

With the bout being billed as the “Fight of the Century” taking place Saturday night between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, a man who has spent his fair share of time in Pahrump played a key role in both fighter’s careers.

Popular substitute teacher passes away from cancer

Jan Rubin was described as a talented substitute teacher who was the go-to teacher when a long-term substitute was needed, according to Principal Chris Brockman of Pahrump Valley High.

Pahrump man sentenced on mortgage fraud scheme

A Pahrump man was sentenced last week on charges stemming from a mortgage fraud scheme he ran.

Miss Pahrump to hold orientation meeting on Monday

This year’s Miss Pahrump Pageant isn’t until June 13, but in order to participate, all contestants must attend the orientation meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western RV Park Clubhouse.

Local family escapes injury after collision

A local family escaped serious injuries after their minivan was broadsided by a vehicle at the intersection of Lola Lane and Wilson Road just after 10 a.m. on Thursday.

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