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- Students honor heroes during annual San Diego trip
Three busloads of excited sixth graders set out for the long-awaited annual trip to San Diego, April 8-11. A total of 43 students from throughout the county joined with their parent/grandparent chaperones for a four-day journey filled with service, history and major-league excitement. Organized by Panaca Elementary Principal Raymond Wadsworth and Secretary Jaime Cole, the… Read more: Students honor heroes during annual San Diego trip - Lincoln County first responders handle 92 calls across the region
First responders across Lincoln County remained active over the past week, with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reporting a total of 92 calls for service, alongside several responses from Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance. Among the more notable incidents, deputies addressed property damage at the Pioche park. Individuals involved were contacted, and at this time,… Read more: Lincoln County first responders handle 92 calls across the region - Alamo Town Board addresses growth, projects and community eventsThe Alamo Town Board convened on March 11 for its regular monthly meeting, covering a wide range of topics. One of the highlights during public comment came from resident Desma Auclair, who proposed establishing an annual Founders Day celebration on April 18 to honor Alamo’s history since its founding in 1901. The idea was well… Read more: Alamo Town Board addresses growth, projects and community events
- Easter egg hunts bring communities together across Lincoln County
By Denise Houston & Jessica Hernandez-McCabe Families across Lincoln County gathered on Saturday, April 4, as annual Easter egg hunts took place in Pioche, Panaca, Caliente and Alamo. The largely attended events continue a long-standing tradition of community celebration. In Pioche, the day began at 9 a.m. as children were transported to the Pioche Elementary… Read more: Easter egg hunts bring communities together across Lincoln County - Lincoln County First Responder ReportEmergency responders across Lincoln County remained active this past week, with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office handling a total of 82 calls for service. Incidents ranged from routine responses to more serious situations involving arrests, investigations and public safety concerns. In addition, deputies responded to a social media threat originally suspected to be directed toward… Read more: Lincoln County First Responder Report
- Palm Sunday events unite communities throughout county
By Denise Houston & Jessica Hernandez-McCabe Residents across Lincoln County gathered March 29 for Palm Sunday events centered on unity, reflection and the love of Jesus Christ, with fellowship gatherings taking place in Alamo, Caliente and Pioche. In Alamo, residents from across Pahranagat Valley came together for a multi-faith Palm Sunday worship service held at… Read more: Palm Sunday events unite communities throughout county - Crash, Structure Fire Among Six Calls for Pahranagat Valley CrewsPahranagat Valley Fire & Ambulance responded to six calls for service this past week, including four medical calls, one vehicle accident and one structure fire, keeping crews active across the valley and surrounding areas. One of the more serious incidents occurred along the U.S. Highway 93 corridor near Western Elite, where responders were dispatched to… Read more: Crash, Structure Fire Among Six Calls for Pahranagat Valley Crews
Sports 
Panthers defeat Lynx 19-4
In a 19-4 win over the Lincoln County Lynx on Tuesday, April 14, the Pahranagat Valley High School baseball team showed patience at the plate and it paid big dividends. It was a wire-to-wire rout by the Panthers, who scored seven runs in each of the first two innings. The Panthers took 11 walks to…
Long jumpers lead Panthers to fourth-place finishes at Eureka Invite
Both the Pahranagat Valley High School boys and girls track and field teams took fourth thanks to top finishes by long jumpers Seraphina Miller and Kaden Hagfeldt. Miller won the girls event with a personal best leap of 16 feet, 1.5 inches, and Hagfeldt was second amongst the boys with a personal best jump of…
LCHS freshman impress at CSN Distance Carnival
Lincoln County High School freshmen Mason Lamb, Bradley Pike and Kylee Graf were pushed to personal best results by a deep field featuring 19 high schools at the CSN Distance Carnival in Las Vegas on Friday, April 10. “[I]t was really a great weekend for a lot of the kids. The distance carnival is usually…
Donohue, Smith lead Lynx track and field teams at Red Rock Invite
Lincoln County High School junior Sophie Donohue took fourth with a personal best triple jump of 33 feet, one inch at the 5th Annual Red Rock Running Invitational on Saturday, April 4. Donohue also posted a personal best time in the 300-meter hurdles (54.29) to take 26th. She was also 28th in the 100-meter hurdles.…
Lady Lynx outscore Lake Mead 30-4 to sweep doubleheader
Lincoln County High School junior Brylie Somers pitched a one-hit shutout in game one of a doubleheader against Lake Mead Christian Academy on Tuesday, April 7. The Lynx backed Somers with multiple runs in all four innings of the 15-0 game shortened by the mercy rule. Four Lynx had two hits in the victory, led…
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Obituaries
Obituary: Farrel Wayne Lytle
Farrel Wayne Lytle passed away March 25, 2026 at the Grover C. Dils Medical Center in Caliente, Nevada at the…
John N Wilson
John N Wilson passed away peacefully March 21, 2026, in Alamo, Nevada, just a week shy of his 86th birthday.…
Local Stories
Meadow Valley middle school students earn high praise at state science fair
If you ask anyone who has attended Meadow Valley Middle School in Panaca about their most memorable experiences, the science fair is likely to come up. Each year, students select…
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Pahranagat Valley Middle School students to present ‘Matilda The Musical JR.’ this May
The community is invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment and support local youth as students from Pahranagat Valley Middle School take the stage in their upcoming production of Roald…
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Round 4 of the 2026 MRAN Racing series brings racers to Panaca
Hundreds of desert racers geared up for the fourth round of the 2026 MRAN Racing Series, Saturday, March 28. The Prairie Maggots Hare Scrambles, hosted by the Silver State Trail…
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Announcements
Spring camping event planned at Beaver Dam State Park for veterans and families
A spring camping event is planned for April 17 through 19 at Beaver Dam State Park. The event offers an…
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Adult Pinewood Derby returns to Caliente
Community members are invited to tap into creativity and competition with an adult-only Pinewood Derby race. The Shamrock Pub will…
Opinion
Dear Editor
With the current concern about the proposed tower to be built near Panaca, it will be interesting to see the response to the rumor of NDOT changing Panaca’s main street from…
Letter to the Editor
On YouTube there has been some chatter about Congress and President Trump sending out $2,000 stimulus checks. The President seems committed to getting it done. While I could easily spend the…
Local newspapers keep communities strong
Dean Ridings America’s Newspapers Editor’s note: This op-ed is published to mark National Newspaper Week. We are grateful for the continued support of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Strong communities don’t…
Dear Bible Talk Ministries,
We would like to express our profound appreciation for the monetary contribution you gave to the Panaca Senior Citizen Center to help us replace our HVAC UNIT. We know that with…
