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GALLERY: Meet your new Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen

Six sensational ladies competing in the 2024 Ms. Senior Golden Years Pageant took to the stage for an evening of poise, elegance and entertainment, all culminating in the crowning of the newest Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen, Debbie Forrest.

Fixing Pahrump Valley fences could protect the herds — here’s how

Nye County has embarked on a mission to fix a six-mile stretch of wildlife fencing in an effort to protect the area’s free-roaming wild horse and burro herds and the next round of repair will take place this weekend, with the entire community invited to lend a hand.

95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.

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Restaurant space undergoing site development

The restaurant space located at 1560 E. Calvada Blvd., has changed hands again and improvements to the property are underway.

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Inspirations Senior Living plans to host an All-American picnic this Saturday in their community dining room located at 1554 S. Java. Ave. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Motorcyclist strikes SR160 guardrail, dies

A 24-year-old man from Las Vegas was killed Sunday evening following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on State Route 160 in the area of Mountain Springs.

New surgical knife can instantly detect cancer

An experimental surgical knife can help surgeons make sure they’ve removed all the cancerous tissue, doctors reported Wednesday. Surgeons typically use knives that heat tissue as they cut, producing a sharp-smelling smoke. The new knife analyzes the smoke and can instantly signal whether the tissue is cancerous or healthy.

Local attorney sues county over pet ordinance

A local attorney has filed a complaint against Nye County and its animal control department after she said she was intimidated and harassed by one of the agency’s officers over a county ordinance enacted last year limiting the number of dogs and cats a homeowner can have without a permit.

Woman who set fire to home arrested, charged and released

The former owner of a local horse rescue was arrested this week on charges of animal cruelty and first degree arson after she allegedly set her foreclosed home on fire, killing 17 of her pets.

Tourism board gets $340,000 to market town

The Pahrump Tourism and Convention Council will embark on a number of different projects to promote tourism in the area thanks to the Pahrump Town Board.

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