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Federal grant reinstated for Tonopah Flats lithium refinery project

A $115 million federal grant is back in place for Tonopah Flats, keeping a major lithium refinery plan alive near Tonopah and resetting the clock on permits and construction.

Sarah Chen•2 min read•02:25 PM

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Trojans end seven-game skid with 7-1 win over Boulder City

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Education

Pahrump Valley High School graduates 271 seniors in community celebration

Families filled the PVHS football field and grandstands as 271 seniors crossed the stage, and Principal Desiree Veloz certified the Class of 2026 after the final diploma.

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Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Pahrump seeks more volunteer mentors

Pahrump’s Big Brothers Big Sisters office still needs more volunteer mentors, as screened Bigs are matched with children ages 6 to 15 by shared interests.

Sarah Chen2m read

Community

GriefShare marks 12 years of grief support with Pahrump celebration

A paper butterfly release in Pahrump marked 12 years of GriefShare support, as the church's next 13-week grief cycle was already underway.

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Government

Nye County delays vote to reshape public administrator office

Commissioners shelved Bill No. 2026-04 until July after pushback over a proposal to abolish Ginger Simpson’s elected office days before the June 9 primary.

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Community

Pahrump Theatre Company launches youth camp for student-made shows

Pahrump Theatre Company’s youth camp puts students in charge of original shows. Each week costs $100 and ends with a public performance.

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Community

Red Flag Warning issued for Nye County as fire danger spikes

Red Flag conditions hit Nye County deserts from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, with winds up to 40 mph and a fast-spread fire threat.

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Government

Nye County sheriff’s site serves as public-safety hub for residents

When every mile counts, Nye County’s sheriff’s site puts jail status, tips, reports and sex-offender checks at residents’ fingertips.

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Business

Bookworm Haven remains a Pahrump landmark after 40 years

Bookworm Haven has outlasted 40 years of change in Pahrump, surviving on family legacy, used-book loyalty and the town’s need for a true community hub.

Sarah Chen5m read

Government

Nye County approves moratorium on data centers amid resource concerns

Nye County moved to freeze data centers in Pahrump Valley after water officials warned the projects could strain scarce water, power and land in Basin 162.

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Government

Lower Wildrose Road reopens in Death Valley after flood damage

Lower Wildrose Road reopened after nearly three years, restoring the direct route to Wildrose and Telescope Peak but only as a narrow, unpaved detour with strict vehicle limits.

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Community

Pahrump USO Benefit Show fills Saddle West, supports veterans

The Saddle West Showroom was full for the Silver Tappers’ spring USO show, which backed American Legion Post #22 and the VFW food bank. Prior years raised $9,000.

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Education

Unopposed Nye County school board races still shape district policy

Three Nye County school board seats are unopposed, but the winners will still steer budgets, staffing and policy for 5,657 students across Pahrump, Tonopah and rural Nye County.

Lisa Park2m read

Education

Pahrump Valley girls basketball gains ground at Utah Tech camp

Three Pahrump Valley girls squads took on a seven- to nine-game stretch at Utah Tech, and the youngest group left St. George tougher for high school basketball.

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Business

Beatty faces mining push that could reshape desert community

BLM is still reviewing North Bullfrog, a proposed mine nine miles north of Beatty that could bring 530 construction jobs and reshape the Amargosa corridor.

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Government

Nevada lawmakers back bill to aid veterans exposed at test range

Nye County’s Tonopah Test Range sits at the center of a federal push that could help veterans prove they were exposed and finally qualify for care.

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Community

Pahrump bumblebee survey calls on volunteers to fill data gap

Pahrump sits in a high-priority survey cell, and scientists need at least two local bee counts to close a major data gap.

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Government

Pahrump planning commission to review watchman's quarters, shooting range request

A proposed private shooting range on Roadrunner Road is the agenda item most likely to reshape nearby neighborhoods. Pahrump commissioners will also revisit a watchman’s quarters on Mesquite Avenue.

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Healthcare

Dick seeks another term, pushes urgent care for northern Nye County

Dick’s race turns on whether northern Nye County can cut 100-mile trips for care, or keep waiting on a hospital district that is still rebuilding.

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Education

Pahrump Valley Trojans test themselves in Las Vegas heat, top Silverado

Pahrump Valley’s summer test in 105-degree Las Vegas heat ended with a 12-7 win over Silverado and a clearer read on fall readiness. Hunter Wydick, Preston Dockter and Paul Walker worked UNLV’s camp circuit in punishing conditions.

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Healthcare

Nye County seeks full-time Health and Human Services secretary in Pahrump

Nye County is hiring a full-time HHS secretary in Pahrump, a $17.52-an-hour job tied to indigent-aid funding and due June 3 at 5 p.m.

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Community

Nye County highlights Duckwater Shoshone Tribe's 47th annual festival

Nye County is pointing residents toward Duckwater’s June 12-14 festival, where the tribe will again showcase hand games, powwow dancing and family events open to the public.

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Business

Pahrump brothel workers seek union vote at Sheri’s Ranch

Sheri’s Ranch courtesans filed a union petition covering 74 workers, arguing a new contractor deal could reshape safety, pay and branding across Nevada brothels.

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Community

Pahrump teen climbs to top 25 in IBJJF No-Gi rankings

Zackery Wilson’s gold in San Diego pushed the 18-year-old Pahrump blue belt into the IBJJF top 25 at lightweight. He trains 11 times a week across Pahrump and Las Vegas.

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Community

Minor 2.2 earthquake strikes northwest of Beatty, no damage reported

A shallow 2.2 quake hit 37 miles northwest of Beatty, and USGS showed no felt reports, injuries or damage.

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Community

Search continues for missing Pahrump man last seen in Amargosa Valley

Errick Davis was last seen in southern Nye County, and his vehicle turned up in Inyo County days later. The search now stretches across the Nevada-California border.

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Community

Highway 160 remembrance ceremony postponed, rescheduled for November in Pahrump

A Highway 160 memorial planned for May 28 was pushed to November as organizers cited safety, while SR-160 crash deaths keep pressure on the corridor.

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Government

Nye County investigates reported electioneering near polling place

Nye County says electioneering was reported within 100 feet of a polling place, where Nevada law draws a hard line around voters.

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Government

Nye County slashes budget to close projected $7 million shortfall

Commissioners approved a 5-0 budget on the eve of the state deadline, but Nye County got there only after cutting more than $4 million from services and supplies and slashing jail funding.

Marcus Williams2m read

Business

Checkers & Rally’s opens in Pahrump, third Nevada location in expansion

Checkers & Rally’s has opened at 2310 S. Nevada Highway, adding another national chain bet on Pahrump’s Highway 160 corridor.

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