Why Nye County is reluctant to gift a 3-acre lot in Tonopah for construction of new hospital

Northern Nye County Hospital District trustees are asking the Nye County Commission for a 3.21-acre parcel of land adjacent to the former Nye Regional Medical Center that they say would aid in the construction of new health care facilities for Tonopah. Commissioners question why they should not have to pay for the site.

Paris Coleman: Athlete started playing soccer at 4

Born into a family with a rich history of sports, Paris Coleman had some big shoes to fill as she was growing up.

Go inside this annual Pahrump Hanukkah party

Marty Greenfield, owner of Marty Greenfield Jewelry next to Smith’s Food and Drug, hosted his annual menorah lighting ceremony on Thursday night, celebrating the fifth night of Hanukkah. Photographer John Clausen takes us there.

Late night fire destroys south-end home

One woman was transported by flight to University Medical Center after receiving severe burns following a structure fire along the 800 block of Janet Lane on Monday, Dec. 26.

Pahrump Valley lands spot in volleyball playoffs

The Pahrump Valley girls volleyball team clinched a playoff spot for the 3A southern regional tournament. Here’s how they did it.

These hikers braved the 34-mile ‘Silver Peak or Bust’ annual trek

Lighting the way to McAfee Pass a waning moon led 21 locals the 10.7 miles that climb almost 3,000 feet to the top of the Silver Peak Range on their way from Fish Lake Valley to the Old School Saloon terminus 34 miles away in Silver Peak for the 22nd annual Silver Peak or Bust hike.

Arsenic levels unhealthy in some Nevada rural well water

The Desert Research Institute study showed higher levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in 22 percent of rural wells than is considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. Nye officials say threats are low here.

Trojans volleyball hits midseason slump with tournament sweep

The Trojans, who currently hold a 5-12 overall record, got their third league win of the season on Thursday when they traveled to Las Vegas to take on Desert Pines.

Fatal crashes in Nye County down 72% this year

Traffic deaths were down in most rural areas in the state, notably Nye County, where the five fatalities seen through August were 72 percent lower than the 18 deaths during the same time span last year. A sixth fatality earlier this month was not included in the latest data.

Tax breaks to lure up to 51 jobs to Pahrump in coming years

ARES Nevada is developing a merchant energy storage facility at a working gravel mine in Pahrump. The average pay would be more than $42 an hour.

Op-ed: Stop the Yucca licensing process

For years Nye County has been asking for the licensing to resume and Nevada blocked us every way they could. When I was a county commissioner, we had nine of the 17 counties signed onto a resolution that asked for that very thing.

B-I-N-G-O: Event marks return of fundraisers at Hafen Elementary

Several dozen families participated in the event which provided numerous prizes for players, according to Tanya Carson, who served as the main organizer of the Sept. 16 event.

Trojans fall short in comeback, lose 28-25 to Eagles

Before the game began, Pahrump Valley High School held a moment of silence for Jared Mudge who died last week at the age of 19 due to complications from an appendicitis attack. Mudge played football for the Trojans before moving to Arizona in 2020.

Reward offered to catch vandal who defaced sheriff candidate’s signs

A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalizing Nye County Sheriff’s Office candidate Joe McGill’s political signs.

Sharks golf team hosts tournament in Pahrump

The Rosemary Clarke Middle School golf team hosted a tournament last Thursday at the Lake View Executive Golf Course in Pahrump.

How a Pahrump museum celebrated 30 years

The history of Nye County in Pahrump was on full display over the weekend as the Pahrump Valley Museum and Historical Society held their 30th anniversary observance on Saturday.

4 appointed to Nye County water board

The water board was dismantled in early November last year when county commissioners made the unprecedented, unanimous decision to recall all seven of the then-sitting board members.

Why ethics are a concern for District 5 commission candidates

At a candidates’ debate held on April 21, a majority of the discussion between the Nye County Board of Commissioners District 5 candidates centered around how they would react to various “unethical” situations.

What Nye County candidates had to say at the town hall debate

Nye County Assessor incumbent Sheree Stringer and treasurer candidate Raelyn Powers addressed voters at a forum at the Bob Ruud Community Center.