Beatty struggles to find a pitcher

Beatty will have its first league game on April 17 and for Beatty Coach James Robertson that day could be delayed for another month and he would be OK with that.

IN PROFILE: Cindy Arnhart

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Letters to the Editor

Medicare, Medicaid cuts could affect investment incentive

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 $19 million.

Two men airlifted to UMC after separate crashes

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue crews responded to two motor vehicle crashes requiring air transport to University Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Assembly GOP should tell Sandoval to go back to drawing board

I remember a time back in the 6th grade when I turned in a book report. Mr. Levanis reviewed it, handed it back to me and said, “This isn’t acceptable. Go back and do it over.”

A lottery is back on the legislative scene

“There’s a correlation between those who play the lottery and income,” Nevada economist Thomas Cargill said in 2005. “You know, the lottery is a regressive tax on people who are not very good at math. I saw that on a bumper sticker in California.”

Minimum wage increase proposal blindsides Democrats

CARSON CITY — Republicans blindsided Democrats on a Senate committee Friday when they amended an overtime bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage to $9 an hour.

Gun bills moving through state Legislature

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate on Monday passed legislation prohibiting domestic violence abusers from possessing guns and making it easier for gun owners in other states to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada.

District discusses likely water fight

Nye County may be preparing for a legal fight over state legislation currently making its way through Carson City.

Nitrates exceeding EPA standards detected in Nye water

Some wells tested by federal officials returned higher-than-normal levels of nitrates exceeding safe drinking water standards.

Legislative committee to examine water bills this week

Three water bills that could have significant impact on water users in Nye County and statewide if passed are scheduled to be brought before Nevada legislative committees this week.

2 for 1: Water district adopts conservation resolution

The Nye County Water District adopted a non-binding resolution on March 23 requiring new commercial or industrial businesses located within the boundaries of the Pahrump Basin to file a water mitigation and conservation plan prior to development.

Hardy’s proposal for Yucca jolts Nevada

WASHINGTON — A call for Nevada to begin talks with the federal government over Yucca Mountain re-awakened strong feelings on Sunday over the prospects of burying high-level nuclear waste in the state.

A tale of two wrestlers: Preciado gave up a chance at the title for his teammates

Abraham Preciado finished last year as the 182-pound Division I-A Southern Region champion and he was determined to do it all over again except for one thing, he didn’t make the varsity team. How does a region champion one year fail to make the varsity team this year?

State water boss updates on bills

Nevada’s water boss, Jason King, is pleased with the progress that Nye County is making in crafting a groundwater management plan to address looming threats to the Pahrump water basin.

Commonly missed tax deductions

Tax season is upon us, and to get organized and prepared for the grueling task of filing your taxes, it’s important to be aware of all the deductions and tax credits available to you. Here are some commonly missed tax deductions; by taking advantage of them, you have the potential to save hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Crime Corner, Feb. 25

Couple jailed for domestic violence

Mountain road restriction pulled without notice

An alert issued Monday afternoon warning drivers that snow chains would be required to pass over the Spring Mountains was pulled 82 minutes later without notification.

State lawmakers will not revisit same-sex marriage

CARSON CITY — There will not be a repeat of the drama that played out in the state Legislature two years ago over gay marriage now that a federal appeals court has ruled same-sex marriage is legal in Nevada.

Family-owned furniture store centralizing area operations

Despite closing down one of their retail spaces at the end of last year, Home Gallery Furniture is still going strong and are ready to celebrate their 15th anniversary this year.

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Butch Harper, Pahrump’s goodwill ambassador, dies

Andre “Butch” Harper, Pahrump’s official goodwill ambassador, passed away on Saturday at age 73.

Desert View Hospital to hold second annual golf tourney

Desert View Hospital will host its second annual charity golf tournament on March 6 at Mountain Falls Golf Club to benefit the Desert View Hospital Foundation, a non-profit that directly benefits Pahrump residents.

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