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.
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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.
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.
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.
Everything in life has an impact, including the recreational choices we make.
The Pahrump Town Board weighed in on the local medical marijuana debate.
Some were disappointed. Others wondered if their opponent shouldn’t just quit the race for sheriff altogether.
Rick Marshall isn’t planning on letting a little thing like being arrested by his own department thwart his campaign to become the county’s next sheriff.
Commissioner Frank Carbone Tuesday surprised fellow board member Lorinda Wichman with his motion to reimpose a moratorium on impact fees through the end of 2014, following a flurry of last minute building permit applications by developers trying to meet a six-month grace period.
COPS: Man arrested for abusing teen son
• Tim Charles Shelton was charged on Feb. 7 with sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverage to minor; aiding minor to purchase or procure alcoholic beverage.
TONOPAH — Patty Winters read a statement on behalf of volunteer ambulance personnel from Beatty, Tonopah and Gabbs, under public comment Tuesday, asking county commissioners to hold off on closing the northern dispatch centers until the emergency radio system is proven.
Resident Sam Jones rose to complain to Nye County commissioners Tuesday about his objections to a bill on expanding residences grandfathered into existing regulations and accessory buildings.
Nye County commissioners are considering a bill to repeal a previous medical marijuana zoning bill, so dispensaries would now be allowed in the Pahrump Regional Planning District and another bill allowing individuals to continue growing their own marijuana apparently in defiance of state law.
President Joe Biden brought a theme of affordable housing to Las Vegas, highlighting a comprehensive plan that would invest nearly $260 billion in the need.
Lake Manly, atop a salt flat, was formed after a deluge of rain over the past six months flooded the national park in California.
At least 30 percent of seniors will experience loneliness around the holidays, and a lack of social interaction can carry significant risks to health and longevity.
The Amargosa Opera House and Hotel near Death Valley was inundated by flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary’s remnants.