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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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Opposition to nuclear power mostly about money

The infamous bank robber Willie Sutton was once asked why he robbed banks. “Because that’s where the money is,” he replied. I call it the “Willie Sutton Principle.”

Not guilty plea made in shooting that blinded man

A man charged with shooting his daughter’s boyfriend earlier this year pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder in the case this week in District Court.

Salvation Army kicks off red kettle holiday drive

When you hear bells jingling at the front entrance of a few local retail outlets, you know the holiday season is officially underway.

Agenda forces early board meeting

Tuesday’s Pahrump Town Board meeting may turn out to be a marathon session again.

Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza hosts grand reopening

Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza General Manager Sheldon Feddy was beaming last week. Upgrades to his dealership, which began in April, were finally complete.

Homeless killer cries over 10-year sentence

A man charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of his neighbor in a homeless encampment earlier this year was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison.

PUC approves Utilities Inc. Willow Creek plan

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission Wednesday approved the first phase of Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada’s plan for remediating the environmental problems at the former Willow Creek Golf Course.

Man admits breaking into NCSO storage

One man was taken into custody on Nov. 18 after he allegedly admitted to stealing several thousand dollars worth of evidence from a storage unit the Nye County Sheriff’s Office had rented from a private vendor more than a year ago, after he was confronted by police about breaking into a friend’s storage unit on Leslie Street last month.

County assessor candidate looks forward to race

Dave Roberts, the lead racing instructor for Exotics Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, would seem an odd fit running for Nye County assessor.

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