5 road trip destinations from Las Vegas

Where can locals go to relax and escape the heat — and maybe the tourists, too? Here’s a list of five road trip destinations.

COMMENTARY: Donald Trump gets just what he wanted

Does anyone really want to be indicted? Maybe if your name is Donald Trump, and you’re facing four investigations, three of them for serious abuse of presidential powers and one for using a lousy fix-it lawyer who paid hush money to an alleged mistress, writes columnist Susan Estrich.

Butterfly Release offers solace, honors loved ones – PHOTOS

For nearly two decades now, Nathan Adelson has brought the Live Butterfly Release to the Pahrump Valley, allowing area residents the chance to gather with others who have experienced loss.

Trojan athletes to be honored at banner ceremony

Pahrump Valley High School is holding a banner ceremony this Friday, Jan. 6, during the halftime of the boys basketball game to honor the awards and accomplishments for all of the teams from the winter 2022, spring 2022 and fall 2022 seasons.

Pahrump Valley sweeps midweek matchup

The Pahrump Valley wrestling team returned to action on Tuesday evening after taking the last two weeks off for the holidays.

Nye voters will decide diesel tax in special election

In mid-2021, Nye County Public Works began gathering input on the possibility of creating a Nye County-specific diesel tax, at a rate of 5 cents per gallon. Now voters will decide.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 7

Little League holding in-person registrations

The Pahrump Valley Little League baseball organization is currently accepting registrations for the 2023 spring season for all age groups.

 
Post-Christmas COVID spike? Not yet.

Pahrump records 31 new cases in the past weeks, according to the latest data, which shows hospitalizations are slightly down from the virus.

Former Nye DA will lead Nevada Public Defenders Office

Following his defeat in last year’s primary election, former Nye County District Attorney Chris Arabia has been appointed to lead the Nevada State Public Defender’s Office.

Winners of ‘2022 Best of Pahrump’

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize winners of its “2022 Best of Pahrump” business competition at an upcoming gala. More than 5,000 responses were received, according to chamber officials.

DAN SIMMONS: The hunt for new possibilities

It’s a new year with new opportunities and possibilities. Now it is time to set our priorities and make plans. My friend Bill Wilson did just that this past year as he set his sights on an African Cape Buffalo safari in Zimbabwe.

EDITORIAL: It now pays not to work

One of the best ways to earn a living these days comes by not earning a living.

 
Michele Fiore’s last Las Vegas City Council votes questioned

Michele Fiore’s move to Nye County in November has raised questions about the legitimacy of her last votes on the Las Vegas City Council and her appointment to a Pahrump Justice Court bench.

Gas prices, inflation keeping Nevadans closer to home this summer

High gas prices and inlfation are keeping Nevadans closer to home this summer, according to a new survey from familydestinationsguide.com that found Silver State drivers are expected to travel just 272 miles this summer – about half the distance they traveled last summer.

PHOTOS: Pahrump celebrates the Fourth of July

Pahrump enjoyed a dazzling display of fireworks for Independence Day, while others enjoyed events all weekend. See pictures of the events.

Death Valley tourists giving economy of Pahrump a bump

Officials at Death Valley National Park reported that visitors spent $104 million in surrounding Nevada and California communities last year, according to a new National Park Service report.

Foster parents urge others to get involved

At a Pahrump Foster Care Panel, foster parents and state officials said Nevada’s rural foster care system is in need of loving, supportive homes.

Deputies: burglar fled on stolen motorbike

A Pahrump man is facing burglary and other charges after deputies arrested him while trying to escape on a motorbike.

Shrinking Lake Mead: 5 things to know

“What has been a slow motion train wreck for 20 years is accelerating, and the moment of reckoning is near,” the head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority told Congress.