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Valley’s ladies treated to the Women’s Expo

Soroptimist International has one main mission – ensuring women and girls can access the resources and opportunities they need to be able to reach their full potential and live their very best lives.

Pahrump Taco Fest making a comeback

Taco-lovers rejoice, the Pahrump Taco Fest is making its return after several years’ hiatus. This June, the Calvada Eye will be overrun with competitors all hoping to score the title of best taco-maker in town and foodies will definitely not want to miss out.

More than two dozen animals rescued from Pahrump home

More than two dozen animals living under what’s described as “horrendous conditions” were recently rescued after being discovered by Nye County Animal Control officers at a Pahrump home.

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.

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Man jailed for destruction of property

No Yucca Mountain funding in latest fed bill

WASHINGTON — Congress in its final major bill of the year unveiled Tuesday declined to support a call by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson for a ban on legalized Inter­net gambling.

Master plan, BLM and extra day off top county commission agenda

Nye County Commissioners will again consider adoption of the 2014 master plan update for the Pahrump Regional Planning District during their regular meeting Tuesday.

Town Board may call emergency meeting

Last night’s Pahrump Town Board meeting may not have been the final curtain for the body.

Tonopah hospital emerging from bankruptcy

The operating company of the Nye Regional Medical Center in Tonopah is poised to emerge from bankruptcy in January, according to an attorney representing the county.

Man enters plea in sex assault case, faces 20 years

A man has agreed to enter a guilty plea to a single count of felony attempted sexual assault in Pahrump Justice Court on Monday.

Heller votes against appointee with Yucca ties

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller hit a nerve last week when the Senate voted on an Energy Department nominee with ties to Yucca Mountain.

Nye County not interested in tightening tavern laws

Nye County does not appear interested in following the same path as their neighbor to the east in pursuing tighter tavern regulations.

Valley Electric awarded federal broadband grant

Valley Electric Association was awarded Friday a $527,326 Federal Communications Commission grant to provide fiber-optic cable under the Connect America Broadband Project, for part of its service territory.

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