Category: Local News

Animal Shelter opens new, upgraded building

by Casey Cartwright | Jun 8, 2026 | Local News, News, Police Beat, Politics / Government, Top Stories | 0

By Breven Honda Mesquite has evolved beyond its “small city” image, having been named Nevada’s...

Mesquite Community Briefs

by Casey Cartwright | Jun 7, 2026 | Local News, News, Sports | 0

‘Seussical Jr.’ coming to Community Theatre The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss will come to life on stage this summer as the Mesquite Community Theatre and Virgin Valley Theatre Group present “Seussical Jr.” The family-friendly...

Ken Garff Automotive Kicks Off Third Annual “Drive Out Hunger” Campaign

by Casey Cartwright | May 21, 2026 | Community Announcements, Local News | 0

The dealership group will donate 9,950 bags of food and contribute to school lunch debt with a...

Updated release: Mesquite Animal Shelter officers seize 77 dogs

by Casey Cartwright | May 20, 2026 | Local News, Police Beat | 0

(Update to media release from May 18) Mesquite NV – May 19, 2026 — The Mesquite Police...

Mesquite Animal Shelter officers seize 77 dogs

by Casey Cartwright | May 20, 2026 | Local News, Police Beat | 0

Mesquite NV, May 18, 2026 — Over the past several months, The Mesquite Police Department and...

Sandy Sheppard captures another high-average crown

by Casey Cartwright | May 20, 2026 | Bowling, Local News, Sports | 0

By: Willie Theis This bowling column launched its coverage of league bowling at the Virgin River...

How the road trip inspired a novel

by Casey Cartwright | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Local News, News, Top Stories | 0

By Christie Walker Bos My best friend had wanted to take a road trip for as long as she could...

Mayor Whipple presents annual State of the City

by Casey Cartwright | Apr 13, 2026 | Local News, News | 0

By Breven Honda On March 4, Mesquite Mayor Jesse Whipple delivered his annual State of the City...

Mesquite news briefs

by Casey Cartwright | Apr 13, 2026 | Local News, News, Top Stories | 0

Orchestra to perform songs from popular films The Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra will perform a show “It’s Time” on April 25 at 7 p.m. featuring music from the movies “Back to the Future,” “Avengers, End Game” and “Forrest...