State execution chamber gathers dust

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s new execution chamber at Ely State Prison is finished, but there is no expectation it will be used anytime soon.

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Alice In Wonderland rehearsals begin

On the floor at the NyE Communities Coalition Activities Center, about 75 children sat in a large circle, patiently repeating lines after the two directors in the middle.

Mystery man’s sentence for aggravated identity theft upheld

CARSON CITY — A man identified only as “John Doe” who illegally used another person’s information for decades has had his conviction and 78-month sentence for two counts of aggravated identity theft upheld by a federal appeals court.

High impact, head-on collision sends three to UMC Trauma

At least three people were transported to UMC Trauma in Las Vegas following a high-impact, head-on collision along Highway 372 at Red Rock Drive Monday afternoon.

Assemblyman Oscarson not worried about pending special session

With a special legislative session poised to occur between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13 to mull over a Las Vegas stadium funding plan, assemblymen and senators will be affected as they are in the midst of their re-election bids.

Former PVHS teacher performs comedy

Former Nye County school teacher Byron Wayne Cork has an entirely different career.

Divas: Easy, elegant meal on a budget

How do you serve a salmon entree to four people for under $5 total? Make salmon soufflé.

Now is a perfect time for a Zion adventure

Over the next month or so is a wonderful time to spend outdoors enjoying Zion National Park. Daytime temperatures will likely drop into the most pleasant zone, and depending on the elevation you visit, you’ll be there for the start of fall foliage season. You can get double value for your visit if you participate in one of the workshops being offered in outdoor settings by Zion Canyon Field Institute. Besides those workshops listed here, you can also arrange a custom adventure for yourself or groups through ZCFI.

Crime Corner

Business owners arrested after alleged embezzlement incident

Can Cowboy Cabbies and Uber Farmers Be Friends?

One thing the Nevada Legislature is brutally effective at is making a bad situation worse. Such was the case last year when the Carson City conclave gathered their collective intellects to legalize “ride-sharing” operations.

Trojans vs Cheyenne

The Trojans will be looking to bounce back after the defeat by Desert Pines last Friday and they are not sulking over the loss.

Soccer: Trojans fall to Desert Pines on the road

Trojans boys soccer can’t get a break. The boys are still looking for a league win after losing to Desert Pines (5-3 overall, 2-1 Sunset League) 4-1.

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Volleyball: Trojans easily down Desert Pines

The Lady Trojans breezed by Desert Pines on the hard hitting of Alexis Trieb and Koral Hearn. Pahrump (10-10 overall, 3-0 Sunset League) won at home on Tuesday night, 25-2, 25-2 and 25-14.

Highway 372 roundabout public workshop Thursday

The Nevada Department of Transportation has set up a workshop to address any concerns and to educate residents on the planned roundabouts slated to go on two intersections of Highway 372.

Death Valley to host Preservation 50 in October

Death Valley National Park invites all history buffs to its Preservation 50 event, taking place next month.

Lively trio just making beautiful music together

Three musicians from different backgrounds have come together to play and perform as Minuetto Music.

Beatty runs wild on Beaver Dam

The Hornets trashed Beaver Dam 58-0 behind the running of senior running back Michael Olson, who ran for 189 yards.

Lady Trojans outscore and outshoot Desert Pines

Trojans girls soccer easily dispatched Desert Pines on the shooting of Makenzie Lunetto and Sydney Dennis at home on Tuesday 4-0.

Off-and-on wind, cooler temps expected for weekend

After a couple of days of moisture in the area, the Pahrump Valley will clear out beginning Friday, as moderate winds will prevail ahead of the weekend.

Remote Area Medical arrives in Pahrump today

Free medical services from certified, trained professionals arrive in town beginning today.

The largest community solar plant goes online

The largest community solar project in the U.S. went online north of Pahrump on Wednesday.

$1M grant doubles teacher vacancies for school district

A grant awarded to the Nye County School District should have been a blessing, but the extra influx of funds actually made the district’s teacher shortage situation worse.

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