Crime Corner, April 24

Woman jailed for domestic battery on child

Surprising uses for boxed cake mix

Boxed cake mix is one of the frugal heroes of the supermarket.

SPORTSMAN’S QUEST: Conventions and banquets keep conversation going

As the outdoor convention and banquet season comes to an end it’s a good time to evaluate their benefit to the conservation of wildlife and those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits.

Tonopah Brewing Company hosts grand opening Saturday

Working off the Tonopah area’s beer-rich history, a new brewery is set to make beer the area’s signature drink once again.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

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 $28 million.

District Attorney’s report: April 24, 2015

• Jennifer Anne McGowan was charged on April 9 with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a controlled substance, both felonies.

Brothel numbers decline due to Las Vegas, gas prices

This is the second of three articles wrapping up the history of prostitution with a profile of the industry’s legal crusader and lobbyist in Carson City, George Flint.

Nye on Carson, April 24

Business groups push back on minimum wage hike

Report: Nye lacks wide access to healthy food

Finding healthy food options in Nye County can be difficult according to a recent health study ranking the healthiness of Nevada counties.

Historic Ash Meadows a great nature day trip

A great, short getaway is Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, less than a 45-minute drive from Pahrump.

Tourism board hopeful for grant-match funds

The Town of Pahrump’s tourism committee went before the Nye Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to discuss applying for several state grants for tourism-based projects.

Sports Corner

Bowling News:

Las Vegas think tank seeks to breach left-right divide

Nevada Policy Research Institute President Andy Matthews visited Pahrump on Friday to gain a clearer understanding of issues of importance to local taxpayers.

The jury’s still out on fracking

Last week there was an auction at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management office in Reno of public land parcels in Nevada for oil and gas exploration, an auction that raised concerns among opponents of fracking.

Amodei in lively feud with feds over sage grouse

U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell have a pretty lively feud going over the sage grouse.

Special needs awareness raised with equine therapy

Erica Johnston of RNG Farms hosted a Christmas-themed riding party for individuals with special needs Saturday.

NRC finds hole in Yucca Mountain bid

WASHINGTON — Federal safety analysts have found a flaw in the plan to bury nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain — the government does not have the necessary water rights to operate at the Nevada site.

Republicans honor long-time member with re-named award

The Nye County Republican Central Committee honored long-time party-member Alice Rhea by re-naming an award in her honor at their monthly meeting on Saturday.

IN PROFILE: Shannon Jensen

BUSINESS:

WRESTLING: Trojans finish 19th overall out of 74 at Las Vegas Holiday Classic

Friday and Saturday eight elite Trojan wrestlers participated in an annual nationwide 74-team wrestling event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which is known as the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Teams of all divisions across the nation, and as far as Washington D.C., participated in the event.

BASKETBALL: Nye County weekly roundup

The Lady Trojans dropped a home game to Sierra Vista last Friday 42-33 before the holiday break. The Trojans (1-7 overall, 0-2 Sunset League) out-hustled the Mountain Lions (3-7 overall, 1-2 Sunset League) in every category but the one that counts, scoring.

Community organization offering Christmas meal

Local individuals and families wishing to share in the holiday spirit with the company of others on Christmas Day, may do so again this year.

Letter to the Editor

CASA thanks community for holiday spirit

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