Anniversary celebration and ‘sip-and-learn’ set for Inspirations

In March of 2013, Inspirations Senior Living officially opened its doors in the Pahrump Valley, bringing a host of living options for the area’s aging population, and over the last decade, it has become well-known fixture of the community.

Cole Venturo: PVHS football and wrestling standout

He has gone through more than most people do in a lifetime, but one thing is for certain: Cole Venturo can overcome some of life’s biggest obstacles.

PREVIEW: Tonopah Muckers heading to Kody Beach Memorial tourney

Both teams will play three games over the course of Friday and Saturday. The Lady Muckers are entering the tournament with a 1-3 record, while the boys team is entering the tournament with a 3-1 record.

ACLU lawsuit against Nye County paper ballot rules dismissed

A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Nye County’s ballot hand-counting procedures Wednesday because documentation referenced in the complaint was not provided.

Race season coming to an end at Tonopah Speedway

The Tonopah Speedway will be holding its final race of the 2022 season on Saturday, Sept. 17 to declare the point winners of each class.

Tonopah 0-3 after loss to Carlin

The Tonopah Muckers fell to the Carlin Railroaders 26-22. Quarterback Drew Otteson finished the game with 178 passing yards and 125 rushing yards.

Volunteers needed as RAM’s free clinic returns to Pahrump

Medical care is key to a healthy life but for many people, the associated costs make receiving care a strain, often leading them to put it off for long periods of time. In rural parts of the world, this situation is exacerbated by a lack of health care providers and services.

Suspected Walmart shoplifter arrested on drug charges

Ryan Orman, of Pahrump, was arrested Tuesday on drug charges at Walmart after deputies suspected he was shoplifting from there.

Pahrump rock garden established in memory of loved ones

Traditionally, GriefShare’s Celebration of Life would include a balloon release but after a resident expressed environmental concerns, the group decided to switch to a Memorial Rock Garden.

ConEdison eyeing 100-acre solar field in western Pahrump

In the past two years, multiple solar farms have been proposed for Pahrump, Amargosa and Beatty. A majority of these are planned for public lands. A new proposal seeks to build a solar farm on private land in western Parhump.

 
Low-income Las Vegas renters would get help under bill

A bill by Rep. Steven Horsford would ban “unreasonable” rents or home prices, and would limit the number of homes investors could buy under certain circumstances.

Body recovered of Death Valley hiker who went missing

Searchers located the body of John McCarry 69, from Long Beach, Calif., on June 1, according to a National Park Service news release.

How to vote in Nevada’s primary election

After two weeks of early voting, and voting by mail, more than 331,000 Nevadans had cast their ballots.

Missouri librarian offered director post at Pahrump library

After a 10-month vacancy, the library board on Monday interviewed and voted to offer a contract to Vanja Anderson, currently the library director of the Cahokia Public Library in St. Louis, Missouri.

Entrance fees waived at Death Valley on Saturday

The event, dubbed “Celebrate America’s Best Idea, Fee Free Days” only applies to park entrance fees, while camping fees still apply.

Landmark Binion Ranch sold to Henderson company in $1.9M deal

The 138-acre Binion Ranch on Wilson Road off Highway 160 in Pahrump holds a true-life Wild West story that involves the murder of a notorious casino magnate, a vault allegedly loaded with silver, attempted burglary and a number of suspicious fires.

Nevadans expected to spend less on Easter festivities

Nevada’s retailers can expect a year-over-year decrease in Easter spending this year, due in part to high inflation and lingering supply chain issues.

Court stalls Nevada private school voucher initiative

A judge ruled the voter petition was missing crucial details. The initiative’s chief proponent said it was “just a hiccup.”