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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.

Amargosa veterans honored with their own Quilts of Valor ceremony

The Nye County Valor Quilters are on a mission — to cover local veterans in the comfort of healing Quilts of Valor to honor the service and sacrifices they’ve made in the name of freedom – and now, these talented artists have started to expand their reach outside of the Pahrump Valley.

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Pathways holds early graduation ceremonies for 20 students

Pathways Adult Education Principal Karen Hills had much to be proud of this week as she announced the early graduation of 20 students at the school this year.

Young female injured in horse-riding accident

A juvenile female was air-lifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after falling from the horse she was riding Tuesday afternoon.

New Thai restaurant opens in familiar food location

Signs of a strengthening local economy are emerging as another brand new business opened its doors to the public this week.

County gaming revenue saw increase last year

Casino revenue saw a slight increase in Nye County in 2014, which trends against the state and Strip numbers released last week.

County taxable sales continue downward trend

Nye County continues to see double-digit declines in taxable sales, which trends against the increases seen statewide.

Legislative session underway this week

CARSON CITY — The 2015 Nevada Legislature convened Monday with pomp and song, a festive beginning before lawmakers buckle down to tackle the tough issues of taxes and other reforms in the months to come.

Food service contract canceled at Pahrump jail

New Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly was successful in her bid to cancel the inmate food service contract at the Pahrump jail, as a cost savings measure as the county looks to trim projected budget shortfalls.

Local residents show support for community park

Judging from public comments made at the second of two scheduled community meeting this month on Kellogg Park, it appears local residents, along with town and county officials want to move forward with the project.

Charlene Dean, reporter and editor who built the Community section, dies

Charlene Dean, a mostly self-taught journalist who spent seven years at the Pahrump Valley Times becoming its Community Editor in 2012, died Wednesday in hospice care in Las Vegas. She was 58.

Musician to spend week at schools

Students at four area schools have the opportunity to witness a master performing his craft when northern Nevada resident Todd Green arrives in Pahrump next week.

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