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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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SolarReserve begins commissioning phase at Tonopah project

SolarReserve’s Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in Tonopah has reached a major milestone by entering the plant commissioning phase, when the project will be brought into full operating condition and will include performance testing and measurement.

New Italian south, familiar Italian in town

There’s new option in Italian food which opened its doors about three weeks ago on the south end. Tower Pizza, 3561 E. Kellogg Road, isn’t just a pizza place, it’s a trip to an authentic Italian kitchen, inspired by the owners’ mother and grandmother.

3 arrested after drug investigation

Three men were arrested Thursday after police allegedly found them in possession of methamphetamine and under the influence of narcotics following an investigation of a home on Comstock Circle.

ELECTION 2014: Kunzi seeks second term as DA

Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi won a close victory over former Chief Civil Deputy District Attorney Ron Kent in the 2010 election, a 182-vote margin of victory, becoming the only Democrat to win countywide office that year.

Fireworks store owners stave off license push

Fireworks store owners persuaded Nye County commissioners Tuesday to keep a limit of six licenses, in a new fireworks ordinance that was passed 3-2 over the objections of free market advocates Frank Carbone and Donna Cox.

More study needed on medical pot zoning

Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted 3-2 to continue the heated discussion on zoning medical marijuana establishments until the next Pahrump meeting March 14, amid requests for tougher zoning from drug abuse counselors to more lenient restrictions that may create jobs.

NCSO offers new female self-defense classes

After a brief hiatus during the holiday season, the Women’s Self-Defense Class is back with a few changes and new sponsorship.

ELECTION 2014: Billman seeks full term as Nye County treasurer

Nye County Treasurer Richard Billman will be seeking voter approval in the 2014 election, after his appointment to fill the unexpired term of Mike Maher last May.

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