A motorcycle rider is in critical condition and expected to survive following a high speed pursuit and crash on Highway 372 and Blagg Road.

A 34 year old female was killed in a rollover crash on Sunday morning. Fire Chief Scott Lewis gives us the details.

A pregnant female located her deceased husband after their vehicle rolled over in Northern Nevada over the weekend. Chief Lewis speaks to our camera about the fatal rollover.

Fire Crews were dispatched to a fully engulfed two story blaze on Manse Road over the weekend.

Squatters may have started a trailer fire that extended to their vehicle behind Lakeside RV resort. Here is the full story from our Fire Chief, Scott Lewis.

Two people were transported after colliding at a south side intersection at Homestead and Kellogg Roads.

U.S. Senate Candidate Adam Laxalt made a recent stop in town. He was joined by a few of his friends at local armory Armscor.

Pat Leming introduces us to a cat available for adoption named Otto at Never Forgotten Animal Society.

A Woman from Ohio shares the emotional journey she endured as she fought for her life and her Baby's, all while undergoing treatment. Brittany Harris has the story.

Josh Osborne of Great Computer Deals explains having too high expectations for low-end older technology.

Here is a sneak peek inside Judge Lanes Courtroom during Wednesday’s hearing concerning the Caucasian Shepherds.

After the groundbreaking ruling Wednesday night concerning the dogs that were owned by Vasili Platunov being held on properties in Amargosa and Pahrump in horrific condition. Nye County is getting ready to turn over custody to the ASPCA since they now have custody of the animals who have been deemed their property following the hearing. Captain Harry Means with the Sheriff’s Office and Tasha Crabtree with the Animal Shelter spoke to our camera.

The Nevada Secretary of State put a halt on hand counting the paper ballots today stating that the process is illegal. Interim Nye County Clerk Mark Kampf thinks he might have a solution and hopes to get started again if the state approves the process.

A T-Bone type of crash last night blocks traffic temporarily on the roadway.

One Rider is transported by Mercy Air following a crash on Pahrump Valley Boulevard.

Pumpkins, black cats, spider webs and witches can only mean one thing, it's almost Halloween! To help keep little ghosts and goblins safe while trick-or-treating, Doctor Purva Grover with Cleveland Clinic Children's says kids need to see clearly through their costume.

Judge Robert Lane is deciding the custody of almost 300 mostly Caucasian shepherds confiscated from what has been deemed horrific living conditions in Amargosa and Pahrump by Nye County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Animal Control Officers. The complaints over these animals have been going on for many years. The smell, the abuse, the dead dogs being reported by neighbors and even a postal carrier. In fact, even one of the officers said that the care taker Oksana Higgins was attempting to cover up missing feet from the animals as they inspected the animals on the property by kicking dirt onto the foot area of the animal.

The State of Nevada wants to ensure every resident can connect to fast, reliable internet service. To get there, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology or OSIT is reaching out to local governments. OSIT Director Brian Mitchell says federal grant dollars are available to help pay for needed broadband improvements. But first, local governments must take the lead by defining priority areas, selecting service providers and submitting applications to OSIT.

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It appears some older adults have yet to get their second Covid-19 Booster, which is of concern to health officials. So what's causing the delay? We asked Doctor Ardeshir Hashmi with Cleveland Clinic.

A Tonopah man is arrested at a historic hotel for indecent exposure.

The Town of Pahrump continues to attract the attention of developers. A number of commercial and industrial projects are in the works. And Nye County Director of Planning Brett Waggoner outlined some of those projects during a presentation to Nye County Commissioners. Also at that meeting, President of the Nevada Standardbred Association and Pahrump resident Tim Bohannon, told commissioners his group is still working on a plan to bring a world-class horse racing facility to Pahrump.

The Pahrump Disability Outreach Program held their Pumpkin Days over the weekend. Saturday’s windstorm’s wreaked havoc on the event though many locals are used to the dust storms. Here is David Boruchowitz to tell you all about it.

The Cinderella Girls Pageant was held Saturday morning here in Pahrump. Our own Deanna O’Donnell had the honor of being asked to judge the competition along with the very talented Teri Rogers who used to be the director of the Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant and is now part of the Ms. Senior Golden Year USA. We caught up with the Director Scott Sampson following the festivities.

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that Nye County can hand count their voting ballots this election cycle. Interim Nye County Clerk Mark Kampf says that he will also be using a voting machine as a backup to verify the count. Early voting is happening now thru November 4th with the General Election on November 8th. The American Civil Liberties Union filed an emergency petition with the Nevada Supreme Court in regard to the hand-counting process, voter verification method, and doing away with voting machines. There is one machine available at the polls for whoever would like to use it, no questions asked. We caught up with Kampf today at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Sheriff Candidate Joe McGill has had his political signs vandalized once again, this time they were ran over with a vehicle.

A big change for pet owners in Nye County, and it will save you money. Nye County Commissioners last week voted to amend some fees associated with adoptions from the county animal shelter. Commission Chair Frank Carbone made a motion to zero out all licensing fees for dogs and cats, meaning there will no longer be a charge for those licenses. The other four commissioners agreed with his proposal.

A big change for pet owners in Nye County, and it will save you money. Nye County Commissioners last week voted to amend some fees associated with adoptions from the county animal shelter. Commission Chair Frank Carbone made a motion to zero out all licensing fees for dogs and cats, meaning there will no longer be a charge for those licenses. The other four commissioners agreed with his proposal.

National lead poisoning prevention week is underway. And doctors with Cleveland Clinic Children's are doing their part to raise awareness in an effort to help prevent childhood exposure.

Here is Pat Leming with Never Forgotten to talk about a beautiful dog waiting for her forever home.

A barbecue luncheon at the Pahrump Senior Center was a blast with giveaways, music and lots of food, and a great way to get information about Medicare’s open enrollment.

With early voting starting tomorrow, Pahrump Town Manager Tim Sutton and Nye County Commissioners are making some policy changes that will affect election-related activities outside the Bob Ruud Community Center. At Tuesday’s county commission meeting, the board approved changes to the town’s property use policy. Those changes include the addition of a time frame when campaigning activities are permitted, implementing a random drawing system for campaigning spaces and removing a prohibition on signs. There were plenty of ideas for how to handle election-related activities on town property. But in the end, commissioners approved the amended property use policy, with one small change.

He’s playful, and handsome, with a very silly name. Pat Leming introduces us to Porky today who is available for adoption at Never Forgotten Animal Society.

With the Cold, Covid and the Flu going around these days, it's important to make sure you're taking all the right precautions to stay safe. And that includes building up your immune system to help fight off germs.

Here is Rory Rowsell with the latest news concerning our student population.

The Sunshine Valley Solar Project, in Amargosa Valley, has been in operation for nearly three years. As part of the development agreement between Sunshine Valley Solar and Nye County, the owner is required to provide an update on its operations every two years. At Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Senior Asset Manager for EDP Renewables Doug Ziegler explained how the company is meeting those requirements. During that discussion, Nye County Director of Planning Brett Waggoner, expressed concern about the company’s requirement to employ local workers.

As the Nevada Supreme Court deliberates Friday if Nye County will halt it’s hand count of paper ballots for the 2022 General Election, Interim Nye County Clerk Mark Kampf is gearing up for early voting beginning this Saturday. Residents are already dropping off their ballots in the clerk’s office and mail in ballots being received. We caught up with Kampf today, to get an update on the process being watched on a national level.

A male and female who claim to be traveling on the roadway not driving, refused to identify themselves and called 911 for help even though they were with officers, were arrested by police during a traffic stop in town.

Josh Osborne talks to us about an issue many of us may face concerning our computers that is, wireless connection difficulties.

This dog is beautiful, it’s hard to believe he was found abandoned in Shoshone hiding under a vehicle next to the highway. Pat Leming introduces us to a chow named, Red.

A Tonopah woman is arrested for trafficking and possession of a large amount of drugs inside her home.

David Boruchowitz is celebrating the 13th year of the Pahrump Disability Outreach Program, Pumpkin Days.

With so many skin care products promising to turn back the clock on aging, finding the right one can be overwhelming. But a good product to start with may already be in your medicine cabinet, Sunscreen.

Barbara Thompson from the Pahrump Valley Rotary invites everyone to participate in a Spook Eye Halloween Event.

Officer Truong Thai returned fire though he was shot once by a suspect and later died as a result of his injury. Monday Las Vegas Metro held a press conference to explain what happened during this call for service and how the department lost a beloved officer who gave his life to serve and protect.

A Local Tonopah Employee has been arrested for Embezzlement at the Tonopah Station. David Preston has more.

The Nye County District Attorney’s Office continues to build its case against five people who’ve now been charged with defrauding an elderly Pahrump man who died nearly two years ago. Authorities say the defendants stole a significant amount of money and stole the victim’s identity to purchase goods and services. Brad Francis tells us more about the defendants and the charges they’re facing.

According to the CDC, guns are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, which is why Doctor Purva Grover with Cleveland Clinic Children's is raising awareness about the issue.

Three suspects who have been charged with open murder of a 19 day old infant are now released without bail. The District Attorney’s Office are holding their heads down today after learning that someone did not release discovery of new evidence in a timely manner to the defense which has now caused the preliminary hearing to be rescheduled until next year. Public Defender Nathan Gent said the trio was free for 9 months prior to their arrest and they were not a threat to society at that time. The investigation and forensic testing was lengthy and had to be conducted independently by the state because defendant Erica Eisenloffel is the Nye County Undersheriff’s daughter.

One person was taken to the hospital following a crash into a fence over the weekend.

Vince Neil’s Tatuado Wild Side is now WST Sports Bar, Michael Tsunis also owns Rhinestones, and has purchased Nevada Treasure’s RV Resort, which will be called “The Venue”. During a recent customer appreciation event, we caught up with Tsunis, his new manager, and his chef to find out what's in store.

Michael Donohue was out at the track over the weekend at the Las Vegas Speedway. Here is the latest on NASCAR racing.

A young woman's dream of playing soccer at the collegiate level was almost put on hold after suffering from Covid-19 complications. As Brittany Harris reports, doctors were able to figure out what was wrong and now she's back in the game.

Just in Time to Cuddle up for Cooler temperatures Angie is looking for the Puuurrrffeeect lap. Pat Leming tells us more.

If you’re planning on starting a new home project, whether it’s painting a bedroom or installing new countertops, you need to have the right pro in your corner. In today’s Ask Angi segment, Bailey Carson shares her top tips for finding the right pro.

A local man was killed on the highway last night. The 18 year old went off the roadway overcorrected and overturned multiple times. News 25 caught up with Fire Chief Scott Lewis today to find out more.

Another crash in the same area as last night’s fatal rollover resulted in an injury significant enough to require flight, Chief Lewis explains.

A juvenile overturned his ATV last night in front of Comstock Park after colliding with a vehicle just off the highway.

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Crews quickly extinguished a fire this morning near the center of town. The dump truck driver dumped his load quickly after learning it was showing signs of fire.

A scary scene today as a loose animal attacked a child at a bus stop off Irene and Darcy Street.

The Pahrump Community Library Board meetings are getting more heated. Some thinks the problems are political. The board which is mainly conservative has some audience members from a group called “The Prickly Pears”. One of the more out spoken was mistakenly identified as from that group. The Prickly Pears, told News 25 that is incorrect. Never the less, members of the public don’t feel their voices are being heard and they are making it known to the board. Recently, the Pahrump Community Library board awarded a contract to a local conservative contractor to retrofit the building and grounds with new LED lighting. But some concerned citizens and library supporters question the way that contract was handled and the cost for the work being done. News 25 spoke with a board member, the contractor and a concerned library supporter after a library meeting Monday. After the meeting police were called to keep the situation under control.

RSV cases appear to be on the rise. For those unfamiliar, RSV is a common respiratory virus that often spreads around this time of year.

Pat Leming introduces us to a beautiful cat named Emily available for adoption.

Las Vegas Metro Officer Truong Thai from South Central Area Command was killed in the line of duty following a deadly shooting with an armed man Thursday morning. Officer Thai was a dedicated, 23-year veteran of this department. He held various roles over his time here including as a firearms instructor. He was passionate about training new officers. He was 49 years old and a father of one daughter.

Teri Rogers invites everyone down to Rhinestones to join them for a great time dancing and learning some new moves.

Sheriff Sharon Wehrly held a meet and greet at The Pahrump Nugget Monday night. Sheriff Mack from Arizona joined Wehrly on stage with Lt. Eric Murphy, Diane Sauter, and others to talk about her re-election campaign.

A rally was held Monday night at the intersection of highway 372 and 160 for Nye County Sheriff Candidate Joe McGill who is campaigning against incumbent Sheriff Sharon Wehrly. News 25 caught up with Sgt. Cory Fowles and Lt. Adam Tippetts who promoted the rally and say that it's time for a change within the department. They were joined by other officers, and Volunteer Swat Team Member Brian Cooper who served on the force for years and supports Joe McGill. Cooper was shot in March of 2020 and says he would like to come back to work but would like things to change.

Death Valley National Park continues to recover from a series of devastating floods this past summer. That should be welcome news for visitors, especially campers. Brad Francis explains.

Josh Osborne talks about junk computer programs that can slow down your computer and cause issues in the long run.

Happy 20th Anniversary to Scott Lewis for his many years as Fire Chief at Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue.

Two officers with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office spoke to our camera during a rally Monday night regarding charges that were submitted recently by NCSO for computer crimes.

A man is arrested after a female is found deceased inside a room following an alleged overdose.

Thankfully no serious injuries as a result of a rear end collision this afternoon on the highway. Nevada Highway Patrol is conducting the crash investigation.

A truck is stolen from a non-profit that builds and delivers beds for children who don’t have one.

Congratulations to Dawn Mayers who won the Rotary $10,000 dollars Cash Extravaganza over the weekend. We caught up with President Eddie Williams to find out more.

October is SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, awareness month. Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its sleep guidelines for infants, which emphasize the need for babies to sleep on their backs. Specifically on a flat, non-inclined surface without any kind of soft bedding.

Today Pat Leming is with a really cute and cuddly doggie named Elm who is one of three terriers who were dropped off at her rescue recently and are available for adoption at Never Forgotten Animal Society.

One person is deceased and a burro killed on the roadway. Witnesses on scene said that the rider of a motorcycle may have been passing a vehicle when he struck a burro on Blagg Road last night.

The Town of Pahrump is about to make some big changes to Justin Leavitt Memorial Skate Park inside Ian Deutch Memorial Park. State grant money is footing half the cost of the improvements, which include new lighting and a resurfaced skating area. Brad Francis has the details. A side note, The town mistakenly filled out the paperwork calling the project the Ian Deutch Memorial Skate Park. They have been notified and paperwork will follow with the correction, we are told.

Our officers are on the front lines in the battle against illegal fentanyl use. Since last Friday, Las Vegas Metro says they have responded to six overdose deaths, at least four are connected to fentanyl use. Last month, officers rushed in and saved three people on the brink of death due to fentanyl. Hear from Metro officers in their own words about what they saw and how they did not hesitate to save lives.

A road rage incident in Pahrump escalates into a call to 911 for a fight at a local convenience store. Now, the alleged actions of one driver lands him in jail, where he now faces two charges. Brad Francis has more.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Mental Health has become a big issue during the pandemic, impacting people in many different ways, including those with long-hauler symptoms. Brittany Harris spoke with a woman about how her life was turned upside down by the virus and what she is doing now to cope.

Nevada State Police were tipped off to a large marijuana grow operation by a lone hunter.

A Pahrump man is facing several charges, after he allegedly stole a car from a local bar. Brad Francis takes us through a timeline of the events that led to his arrest.

The Nye County Sheriff’s office say that they have upgraded their systems in dispatch on the roads to be more efficient.

Nye County Commissioners have approved a revised county manager employment agreement with Tim Sutton. The amendments, first proposed by commissioners Frank Carbone and Bruce Jabbour, include changing the procedure for the annual performance evaluation modifying the ‘at will’ provisions and adding ‘for cause’ provisions, and the removal and addition of certain benefits. During a presentation to commissioners, Sutton summarized the most significant changes.

With Fall officially here, many people are enjoying the cooler nights outside by cozying up next to a Bonfire. But there are some tips to remember to keep everyone safe around the fire, especially kids.

Pat Leming from Never Forgotten Animal Society is here to tell us about a female dog named Jane, looking for a loving home.

The Fentanyl crisis is taking lives, breaking hearts and devastating families. We spoke to Lieutenant Harry Williams from the Nye County Sheriff's Office to find out more about this drug and how to identify it, get help and more.

The discovery of two stolen vehicles at a Pahrump home ends with one woman behind bars and facing several felony charges. Brad Francis has more.

Police received a call for service to the Jumping Jack Inn in Round Mountain. A woman was reportedly violating a temporary protection order to stay away from her own mother. David Preston explains.

Is your computer performing slower than usual? Today, Josh Osborne, from Great Computer Deals in Pahrump, talks to us about 'Bad or Failing Hard Drives'.

Pat Leming from Never Forgotten Animal Society introduces us to a beautiful dog named Dakota who is searching for the perfect home to call her own.

It's almost Homecoming time! Rory tells us about some changes happening at this year's dance.

Hundreds of people were able to receive free medical care this past weekend, as Remote Area Medical made its seventh visit to Pahrump. Organizers and local volunteers say, by all accounts, it was another big success.

A woman featured on the "On Patrol Live" TV show has been arrested again for a stabbing at her residence.

The men and woman who volunteer day and night of countless hours for the county, are training some new recruits currently. We caught up with some of the Nye County Auxiliary Units over the weekend.

A traffic stop for speeding triggers a three-mile pursuit that ends with the driver under arrest for DUI and a second felony offense. Brad Francis tells us what happened.

Home Depot is sponsoring Free Kids Workshop once again on the First Saturday of each month, from 9am to 12pm. Home Depot's model for the workshop program is, Future Builders of America. Each month is a new theme. On Saturday, it was Fire Safety month.

Respiratory viruses can really knock you down. That's why it's always better to prevent them, rather than treat them. That goes for a cold, the Flu and certainly Covid-19. Cleveland Clinic's Doctor Susan Rehm says vaccines are your best defense against viral illness this time of year.

Two accused animal abusers had their first court appearance in Beatty justice court this morning.

A local couple is suing the Nye County Sheriff’s Office. They are claiming that their son took his life during a standoff because Captain David Boruchowitz allegedly taunted their son to do it during the call for service over a year ago. Boruchowitz says they have the entire body cam and phone call audio and video files and that is just not true. Ricky and Mary Nelson say their son Jordan was heavily intoxicated, shot into the home where his ex and his son were at before a standoff with police.

Petrack Park in Pahrump was a battlefield this weekend. It was truly “survival of the fittest!” News 25 caught up with Katie and Riley Tromely of Mojave Desert Games to find out more!

A man was escorted from a Beatty casino twice. When he came back a third time, it landed him behind bars. Brad Francis has the details.

Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies stop a man walking in the middle of the roadway. Now, he’s under arrest and facing five charges, including four felonies. Brad Francis tells us what happened.

Anne Harris invites everyone down to a special fun event happening at the Pahrump Senior Center coming soon!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. And for some survivors, they may experience a painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiation. The condition is called Lymphedema.