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Want some fun for 4th of July? Here’s where to find it

There will be no excuse for boredom in Pahrump this coming holiday, with a variety of Independence Day activities scheduled that the whole family is sure to enjoy. From a patriotic procession that morning and family festival in the afternoon to a fantastic fireworks display that night, Fourth of July will be a fun-filled celebration of America’s birthday.

These quilters are celebrating 3 decades together

It all started with six local women gathering to discuss quilting over coffee and donuts and now, three decades later, the Shadow Mountain Quilters has become an ingrained part of the local arts community.

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California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Oct. 23 drawing of the California Super Lotto.

Sesquicentennial nearing of U.S. Branch Mint in Nevada

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its series of “Mint150” programs on Saturday with tours of the Mint building, a lecture on collecting Carson City memorabilia and a demonstration of historic Coin Press No. 1.

Murder suspect requests new attorney in Pahrump case

The Pahrump man facing charges of domestic violence, child abuse with substantial bodily harm resulting in death, and open murder, has requested a new defense attorney.

 
Helicopter pilot dies in crash at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada

A 53-year-old Connecticut man died and another person was critically injured after a helicopter crash Wednesday afternoon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Valley director under fire from members group

VEA Members for Change, a members group that has avidly worked to oust several Valley Electric Association Inc. board members, has gained ground on removing Valley’s District 6 director, though the road forward could be rocky.

Pahrump’s Pumpkin Days declared another smash hit

With the crispness of fall in the air and Halloween just around the corner, the Pahrump Disability Outreach Program hosted its largest fundraiser of the year, Pumpkin Days, this past weekend and once again the community responded with evident enthusiasm, heading out in the thousands to enjoy all that was on offer at this beloved family-friendly event.

Beatty Senior Center seeking its independence

The Beatty Senior Center is seeking to become independent of the Nye County Senior Nutrition Program by becoming its own 501C3 non-profit organization.

Nevada inmates’ efforts means all wild horses, burros adopted

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event on Oct. 19 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) south of Carson City, officials announced.

Nevada Assembly candidate Dr. Bradley to host meeting in Pahrump

Dr. Joseph Bradley is making a bid for the Nevada Assembly District 36 seat, challenging appointed Assemblyman Greg Hafen II for the Republican nomination in 2020 and he is striving to engage the community as he campaigns for office.

Nevada’s only GOP congressman left off Trump 2020 team

The Nevada congressman, who said he supports the process of an impeachment inquiry, was not listed on President Trump’s 2020 Nevada leadership team.