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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.

How Nye’s sheriff auxiliary operations are evolving

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.

Connecting causes and community — Pahrump Volunteer Fair set for May

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.

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Osborne, Howard run for District 5 seat

Former Nye County Manager Rick Osborne and Bob Howard, a retiree who successfully pushed through a couple of major initiatives, filed to run for District 5 commissioner, making it a six-way race.

Deputy seeks public administrator job

Deputy Public Administrator Robin Dorand-Rudolf said her office does everything according to the law handling the estates of residents who die unattended deaths.

3 men arrested in ‘To Catch a Predator’ type sting

Three additional suspects were arrested this week for allegedly trying to lure a 14-year-old female to meet them for sex through Facebook.

Del Vecchio announces bid to unseat Kunzi

LAS VEGAS — Former Clark County Family Court Judge Nicholas Anthony Del Vecchio, who was removed from the bench by the Commission on Judicial Discipline after eight years in 2008, has filed to run against Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi.

Medical pot dispensary not allowed in town

A bill zoning medical marijuana establishments in the Pahrump Regional Planning District, but banning a dispensary, was passed by a 4-1 vote of county commissioners Tuesday.

Man arrested after luring girl to church

A 22-year-old man is in custody after police say he allegedly arranged via the Internet to meet a 14-year-old girl at a local church to engage in sexual activities with her.

RPC embraces ATV road-sharing idea

A proposal to allow off-road vehicles to share use with regular vehicles on county rights-of-way got a warm response from the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday, which directed county staff to draft a bill.

Board approves Simkins basketball courts contract

The beginning of “March Madness” this week had nothing to do with the decision to complete the proposed basketball courts at Simkins Park this month.

Gaming comes to Draft Picks April 1, Dotty’s third location opens

A few business changes are happening around the valley including a new gaming opportunity and the opening of the new Dotty’s on S. Highway 160 in the Edwards plaza.

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