Democrats take lead among Nevada voters

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports an increase of 7,071 active registered voters statewide during the month of November 2017 as compared to October 2017.

Nevada to pursue drone program, economic group reports

The state of Nevada announced earlier this month that it completed the first step for applying to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program.

Nevada selected for health-care cost effort

HealthInsight’s Nevada and New Mexico affiliates, along with three other organizations, have been selected by the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement to join its project that measures and reports on the total cost of health care in regions across the nation.

Special Olympics secures donation for U.S. programs

Voya Financial Inc. announced Thursday that the company will donate $520,000 to Special Olympics as a result of the success of its Invest in Something Special effort.

Coronado, Centennial included in new 12-school Class 5A

It’s been known for months that the new Class 5A was coming, but the schools were formally recommended by the NIAA’s realignment committee Thursday at Chaparral.

Pahrump Valley teams face competitors

Sports teams at Pahrump Valley High School continue their winter season as the Trojans face opponents in boys and girls basketball in addition to wrestling.

 
164 dogs rescued from truck in Sandy Valley

Las Vegas police and Clark County officials recovered more than 150 dogs Wednesday evening from a box truck in Sandy Valley.

Mother of young Pahrump burn victim hoping, praying for the best

The mother of one of two local boys seriously injured during what’s described as an out-of-control bonfire earlier this month remains in critical condition at UMC Trauma’s burn unit in Las Vegas.

Nevada state museums launch school transportation reimbursement program

The sight of school buses outside Nevada’s seven state museums has become less common in the years since the recession hit in 2007 as school districts dealing with tight budgets cut spending on field trips and their related transportation costs.

Vern Hee: SNORE 250 invades Beatty

The Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts invaded Beatty on Saturday for the PCI Radio 250, and I have to say it was a well-organized race and a great show for all who saw it.

Amargosa Opera House opens season with Marta Becket tribute

For the guardians of legendary dancer Marta Becket’s legacy, this season’s opening performance at the Amargosa Opera House will be bittersweet.

New ‘Kingdom’ business opening put on hold

A new business, planned for the former strip club known as the Kingdom Gentlemen’s Club on Highway 160 and Homestead Road in Pahrump, has run into a delay as it seeks to open.

Divas on a Dime: What’s easier than pie? Classic apple tarte tatin

How often do I say I love autumn? Pretty much every time I talk, write or think. You know how excited I get over things like this. But, really! It’s apple season (happy dance). The smell of apples and pastry cooking together? Heavenly! Better than any scented candle in the world (happier dance).

Nye County school menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Oct. 16– Oct. 20:

California lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $22 million.

Trojans beat up on Sunrise Mountain for a league victory

The Pahrump Valley High School volleyball team rolled over its latest victim, the Sunrise Mountain Miners, to remain undefeated in league play (9-15 overall, 5-0 Sunset League).

California wildfire smoke reaches Pahrump area

As wildfires continue to wreak destruction throughout California’s Wine Country, smoke from the infernos have now reached the Pahrump Valley, shrouding the town in a haze.

Nye County OKs purchase of 130 Tasers

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office will get new Tasers after county commissioners approved joining the five-year Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement that will allow purchasing of the devices from Scottsdale, Arizona-based Axon Enterprise, Inc.

Costs of reviving Yucca project hard to predict

House legislation to revive Yucca Mountain would have no significant impact on spending over 10 years, but the uncertainty of the project makes long-term cost increases hard to predict, a report by Congressional auditors finds.

Trojans seek second league win

The Trojans will face a tough opponent today, Sunrise Mountain (3-3 overall, 1-1 Sunset League) in a battle for second place.

Volleyball: Beatty girls on a five-game roll

The Beatty girls volleyball team has won the last three league games they have played, beating Indian Springs 3-2 on Sept. 28, Sandy Valley 3-0 on Oct. 6 and Word of Life 3-1 on Oct. 10.

Cross-country travels to the beach

Pahrump Valley’s cross-country teams traveled to California to compete in the highly-competitive Central Park Invitational in Huntington Beach, California.

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