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Woman dies after fall from hot air balloon

Pahrump first responders and Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating the death of a woman who is believed to have jumped to her death from a hot air balloon on Wednesday morning.

Want to honor a local military hero on a town banner? Here’s how

Nye County launched the Veterans Banner Program nearly six years ago, with banners featuring the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. But time takes its toll, leaving the banners worn, and every few years the county works to refresh these pennants of appreciation.

‘On Patrol: Live’ suspends production in Pahrump

Sheriff Joe McGill told the Pahrump Valley Times that news from the show’s producers was sudden and unexpected. He said he wasn’t given a reason to why film crews decided to suspend filming in Pahrump for now.

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‘Gut-wrenching’: Sen. Rosen returns from trip to Israel

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., was part of a bipartisan coalition of senators that traveled to Israel over the weekend and met with leaders.

PHOTOS: As Death Valley roads reopen, visitors have chance to see rare lake in national park

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — Officials and tourists are celebrating the partial reopening of Death Valley National Park after record-breaking rainfall created enough flooding and extensive road damage to close down the popular travel destination, roughly 68 miles northwest of Pahrump.

UPDATE: Nye deputy fired 4 shots at armed suspect killed after Pahrump standoff

Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill identified the man who was shot and killed by a deputy on Sunday afternoon during a tense standoff as John Beaudoin, 67, of Pahrump. The officer who shot him is on paid administrative leave from the department pending an investigation into the shooting.

GALLERY: Silver Tappers USO Benefit Show rakes in the dough

The Nevada Silver Tappers Annual USO Benefit Show took place this past weekend and the ladies put their best feet forward for two performances that delighted audience members. But it wasn’t just about hosting a fantastic production. The event, as its name implies, acts as a fundraiser for local veterans’ organizations as well.

BEHIND THE PROJECT: How the splash pad happened

With the help of an award from the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program, Pahrump is getting a splash pad. Local officials celebrated this milestone during an announcement on Friday at Simkins Park. Here’s how plans for the new pad came together.

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