Governor’s “Plan B” tax plan undergoes grilling

Nevada lawmakers grilled administration officials Monday about Gov. Brian Sandoval’s “Plan B” tax proposal, with most queries focused on how a new commerce tax will be implemented and enforced.

Pahrump temperatures to hit 100 degrees by Sunday

School is out and the town pool is open just in time for temperatures to begin their climb to triple digits.

In there stepped a stately raven

Many years ago when I started covering Nevada’s capitol, one of the best parts of the job was the building itself.

Area man serving life sentence dies in state prison

An inmate from Nye County serving a life sentence in state prison for first degree murder passed away last week, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Local charity helps cancer patients travel for care

With the medical costs that come with treating cancer, those affected and their families can use all the help they can get to pay for all that is associated with combating that disease.

School district starts baseball field renovation

The Pahrump Valley High baseball field renovation is underway by the Nye County School District after a series of meetings with concerned parents and supporters.

Baseball: Solid pitching beats a sound Sierra Vista team

It was a showdown that never materialized. The Trojans baseball team (11-4 overall, 3-1 Sunset League) jumped out in front of the Mountain Lions and never looked back and easily defeated them 10-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

Provenza no longer wanted by police on gun charge

Pahrump businessman Joseph Provenza is no longer wanted by police after showing that he is not a “convicted person” under the law, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Baseball nerds are not always guys

While everyone has their eyes glued to the tube for basketball updates, I am ignoring the madness and listening to the twitter from the baseball diamonds as the last two weeks of spring training runs down.

Education advocate met life head-on

If ever a man appeared to have prepared himself for the flak and sucker punches found in Nevada’s legislative and university politics, it was Jack Lund Schofield.

Carson City considering bills to help veterans

By the time this is published, I will have attended Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature in Carson City.

RECYCLED ART: Pahrump artist turns old materials into new art

Pahrump visual artist Mary Burke King opened a solo, mixed-media show crafted from recycled materials at the Tecopa Artist Group Gallery on March 21.

Landscapes on mushrooms, creates jewelry with rocks

Long-time painter and part-time Pahrumpian Marti Zeigler is a realistic, contemporary oil painter and a fan of natural landscapes, fine lines and the color green. She loves trees, especially evergreens and Redwoods; her favorite – Jack Pine.

Crime Corner

Woman jailed for domestic violence

Man sentenced to state prison for insurance fraud

Pahrump resident Roy Cavill, 75, was sentenced last week to 43-to-108 months in Nevada State Prison for an insurance fraud case from 2008.

State’s Democrats wrestle with unity

Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesman Marla Turner was in Nye County on March 19 with a rally-cry toward unity. Turner was candid with local party members about the impacts of the 2014 general election stating, “We got our clocks cleaned.”

GOP Assemblyman updates Nye on legislation

On March 21 Assemblyman James Oscarson briefed the Nye County GOP on movement of proposed legislation in Nevada’s 78th legislative session. “Well,” he said, “Carson City is a mess.”

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

Just imagine opening up your mailbox and nestled among the bills and ads you find a brightly colored, fun surprise package. Just for you. Wouldn’t you be on cloud nine?

New physical therapy center offers state-of-the-art care

After dealing with cramped quarters at Desert View Hospital, outpatients who require physical therapy will have more room to stretch their legs with their new off-site facility.

Pahrump sees tourism gains with Vegas firm partnership

The marketing and tourism efforts by the Town of Pahrump have made strides over the past year, with the help of an outside public relations firm.

Annual 120-mile Baker to Vegas run begins this Saturday

One thing you don’t want to do on Saturday night is to commit a crime in Pahrump. This Saturday from the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. the Baker to Vegas run will be coming through town with nearly 8,000 police officers and support personnel.

Charges dropped in sexual assault case

Chad Lee Richter has seen charges against him relating to alleged sexual acts involving a young girl dropped.

Letters to the Editor

Some politicians only see dollar signs at Yucca Mountain

Hot air balloons inflate curiosity among students

Students and faculty members at five Pahrump area schools got a hands-on lesson in basic hot air ballooning last Friday as part of Pahrump’s second annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Pit bull owner denied release

Dog owner Ricky Davidson will remain behind bars until his next scheduled court appearance in a month.

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