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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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Pahrump wineries push back industry expansion bill

Forgery investigation leads to more arrests, stolen guns

The arrests of four local residents in a check fraud and forgery investigation has broadened to include additional arrests and the issuing of warrants for additional suspects, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

Public hearing scheduled April 14 to move water rights

The state water engineer has scheduled a public hearing in Pahrump on April 14 to allow for the movement of water rights from the Pahrump Valley floor to the Pahrump and Manse alluvial fans as a means of providing “appropriators increased flexibility in the management of water resources” in the Pahrump Basin.

Book Review: The man behind the pimp persona

Dennis Hof is the most successful and best-known brothel owner in Nevada history.

NRC comes up with $2 million for Yucca groundwater study

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning two public hearings in Nevada this fall as it freshens up an environmental study of groundwater at Yucca Mountain.

Off-road adventure business brought to town by local casino

With winter over and warmer weather shining on the valley, locals and tourists alike will be out to take advantage of the spring weather conditions.

Mobile food vending carts on the rise in Pahrump

Jeanne Wright lost her 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job unexpectedly and had a hard time finding a new job. With some quick out-of-the-box thinking she now owns Pahrump’s lone hot dog cart on Highway 160, Jeanne’s Hot Dogs.

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Organization addressing senior prescription drug abuse

Officials at NyE Communities Coalition are taking on the issue of prescription drug abuse among the valley’s senior population.

Area law firm quietly closes doors, in Pahrump, Las Vegas

An area law firm that closed its doors and ceased operations late last month has left many clients scratching their heads in disbelief.

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