Ridgecrest Police Department officers arrested a man from out of the area after he allegedly stole 500 gallons of diesel fuel ...

While no one in our community is likely to forget five consecutive years of losses related to earthquakes, COVID losses, systemic reimbursement deficits and staff and provider shortages, we hope that ...

The Desert Empire Fairgrounds wrapped up a productive year with a look toward its future. The Board of Directors met for the ...

Burroughs wrestling hosted Oak Hills in a Mojave River League dual, which is the first of two this season. The young Burros ...

The Burroughs boys’ soccer team and Silverado met for the second time in six days. The first meeting was at the Oak Hills ...

The Burroughs girls’ basketball team was in the midst of a four-game winning streak and playing well when it hosted Lancaster ...

The Burroughs girls’ soccer team was on the road visiting Silverado. The Burros and Hawks had faced each other in the Winter ...

Independent received hundreds of letters to Santa Claus this year. We typed them up, then forwarded them to the North Pole in time for Santa to read them.

Season’s greetings, dear neighbors! Hopefully, the hustling/bustling part is all behind you, and you are now able at sit back ...

On Nov. 12, 14 women from Hope City Church returned home from a week-long mission trip to Romania. There were two 17-year-old ...

The Immanuel Christian High School saw the return of the Crusaders cheerleaders at sporting events. The last time Immanuel ...

The Cerro Coso men’s basketball team opened Inland Empire Athletic Conference play hosting Palo Verde. The Coyotes, coming ...