WASHINGTON — Analysts at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday completed a safety review that gives Yucca Mountain generally positive marks, but stops short of recommending it be granted a license to operate as a nuclear waste site.
Tonopah resident Ashley Dugan was sent to state prison for 19 months to four years Jan. 12 for violating parole on a drug arrest made nearly a year ago.
Do you know the most outrageous thing about Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s (R&R-Advertising) billion dollar tax hike proposal?
The lengthy dispute over required paperwork to clean up contaminated ponds at a former Pahrump golf course was finally settled Friday heading off litigation and allowing park development plans to move forward.
The Nevada Division of Water Resources has proposed a controversial fix to Pahrump’s projected water woes by the crafting of two bills, scheduled to be heard by the state Legislature on Feb. 11.
Nye County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested four men after a report of theft at the Walmart retail store last week.
The Lady Trojans lost a close one on Thursday against Sierra Vista in the final seconds of the game 39-37.
Pathways Adult Education Principal Karen Hills had much to be proud of this week as she announced the early graduation of 20 students at the school this year.
What a game. It was truly one of the best Super Bowls that I have ever seen. I had no doubt that the Seahawks would win in the end. Oh well, what do I know?
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 $8 million.
A juvenile female was air-lifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after falling from the horse she was riding Tuesday afternoon.
Signs of a strengthening local economy are emerging as another brand new business opened its doors to the public this week.
Casino revenue saw a slight increase in Nye County in 2014, which trends against the state and Strip numbers released last week.
Nye County continues to see double-digit declines in taxable sales, which trends against the increases seen statewide.
In 1979, the Nevada Legislature made medical use of marijuana legal in the state.
CARSON CITY — The 2015 Nevada Legislature convened Monday with pomp and song, a festive beginning before lawmakers buckle down to tackle the tough issues of taxes and other reforms in the months to come.
New Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly was successful in her bid to cancel the inmate food service contract at the Pahrump jail, as a cost savings measure as the county looks to trim projected budget shortfalls.
You know what I love about summer? There are so many reasons to get outdoors and have a picnic; concerts and plays, movies in the park and yes, fireworks.
kylee Memmott, 16, was crowned Miss Pahrump 2014 in the pageant held Saturday evening at Saddle West.
County commissioners Tuesday passed a resolution asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore a stream flow to the Patch of Heaven Church Camp in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and compensate the owners for flood damage.
A group of volunteers have been donating their labor doing interior work refurbishing an addition at the No To Abuse office on Blagg Road so it can house support group meetings.
Local resident Victoria Brazzle will be crowned at the state conference of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a not-for-profit, non-commercial weight loss, support and education organization with chapters here.
As a steadfast supporter of green initiatives, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has played a critical role in making renewable energy technology more accessible and affordable for members of our communities.
The recent biker rally at Petrack Park in the Town of Pahrump was a real two-wheel turkey.
It was back in May when Michael Goldberg appeared before the Pahrump Town Board with good news for local veterans.
Julie Floyd retires after 30 years teaching in the Nye County School district and will also step down as the head of the Trojans girls golf team. Her last teaching post was with Floyd Elementary school where she taught physical education.
The upcoming Sam Stringer Memorial on July 19 will see many IMCA Modified drivers converging on Pahrump to try to win the $1,500 purse. This could mean the six to 10 IMCA Modifieds from Tonopah could be coming down.