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- Crescent Valley board addresses proposed rail line, sheriff staffing and fire restrictions
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board addressed regional infrastructure, law enforcement leadership, fire restrictions and postal challenges during its regular meeting on Oct. 7. All board members were present alongside Eureka County Commissioner Mike Schoenwald, who urged residents to stay informed on regional developments affecting northern Eureka County. Regional mining rail line promises highway traffic… Read more: Crescent Valley board addresses proposed rail line, sheriff staffing and fire restrictions - Eureka County Commission advances public defender search, examines lodging tax declines and addresses property blightThe Eureka County Board of Commissioners addressed legal compliance, regional infrastructure and community concerns during its regular meeting on Oct. 6, initiating a search for a contract public defender, reviewing declines in lodging taxes, evaluating road maintenance and taking initial steps toward countywide code enforcement. Chairman Rich McKay and Commissioners Mike Schoenwald and Marty Plaskett… Read more: Eureka County Commission advances public defender search, examines lodging tax declines and addresses property blight
- Suspect arrested in Eureka after alleged baseball bat attack and residential burglaryA man faces multiple felony charges following an alleged baseball bat attack that left a victim hospitalized and led to a multi-agency response in Eureka on Oct. 3. Deputies with the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office responded on the morning of Oct. 3 to a report of a battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies… Read more: Suspect arrested in Eureka after alleged baseball bat attack and residential burglary
- Eureka County Commission addresses emergency medical services, approves economic plan and advances public land requestsThe Eureka County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for a comprehensive regular meeting led by Chairman Rich McKay. During the session, commissioners received regulatory clarifications from state emergency medical officials, approved a new five-year economic development strategy, reviewed positive employee feedback on a pilot work schedule, advanced federal land conveyance requests for… Read more: Eureka County Commission addresses emergency medical services, approves economic plan and advances public land requests
- Eureka County School Board reviews school year kickoff, praises lockdown response and advances district policiesMeeting four weeks into the 2026–27 school year, the Eureka County School District Board of Directors convened on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to review campus safety procedures, fall academic assessments, athletic milestones and upcoming state legislative developments. Board Member Lynn Conley attended the 5:30 p.m. meeting via telephone, while Board Member Dillon Pollock was absent following… Read more: Eureka County School Board reviews school year kickoff, praises lockdown response and advances district policies
- Department manager for the Nevada EMS office provides clarification to article regarding Eureka County EMSDepartment Manager for the Nevada EMS Office Bobbie Sullivan, stationed out of Elko, came forward in person at the Sept. 15 Eureka County Commission meeting to address the Commissioners. “We are the state regulatory program overseeing emergency medical services in the state, including certification and licensure of personnel such as EMTs and paramedics. The program… Read more: Department manager for the Nevada EMS office provides clarification to article regarding Eureka County EMS
- Eureka County Commission addresses EMS burnout, mining road agreements and public safety prioritiesThe Eureka County Commission convened on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to address emergency services staffing, public safety operations, infrastructure repairs, natural resource policy and key board approvals. Chairman Rich McKay and Commissioner Marty Plaskett attended in person in Eureka, while Commissioner Mike Schoenwald joined remotely via tele-link from Crescent Valley. Following administrative approvals—including meeting minutes from… Read more: Eureka County Commission addresses EMS burnout, mining road agreements and public safety priorities
Sports
Vandals win fifth straight with third consecutive shutout
The Eureka County High School football team blanked Pyramid Lake 44-0 on the road, Thursday, Oct. 8, staying a perfect 6-0 in league play and preserving its spot atop the Northern 1A standings. Dean Benson and Hank Mentaberry led the Vandal offense with a pair of touchdown runs of over 50 yards. They also connected…
Lady Vandals give Braves a scare; beat Carlin
The Eureka County High School girls volleyball team was up two sets on the Owyhee Braves (13-6, 6-2) on Saturday, Oct. 3. After taking set one 26-24 and set two 25-21, the Lady Vandals couldn’t finish off the Braves, losing the third set in heartbreaking fashion, 25-23. Owyhee went on to win the next two…
Eureka VB wins two of three; falls to league-leading Lund
The Eureka County High School girls volleyball team played three matches in three days, dropping just one to the Lund Mustangs, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Lund remains unbeaten in the Eastern 1A at 6-0, while the Lady Vandals are third at 3-3. “The team did great this weekend, even though we came up short against…
Lady Vandal volleyball dominates McDermitt
The Eureka County High School girls volleyball team got its second league win of the season over McDermitt in Eureka on Friday, Sept. 18. While the set scores were close, the Lady Vandals swept all three sets, 25-18, 25-22, 25-21. The offense came from everywhere and everyone from Eureka, as four hitters had at least…
Vandals stay perfect in Northern 1A with win over Carlin
The Eureka County High School football team improved to 3-0 in Northern 1A play with a road win over Carlin, 38-6 on Thursday, Sept. 10. Big plays were the name of the game, as Dean Benson got the scoring started with a 55-yard touchdown run on the opening drive. Cody Bice added touchdown receptions of…
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Obituaries
A Celebration of Life: Jennifer Sue Palmore
October 4, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eureka County Opera House Wear a Jennifer-inspired, bright, fabulous outfit. Bring a memory…
Johnny Cunningham
On the 5th of July, 2025, the world lost a great man. Johnny Cunningham left this earth to join his…
Local Stories
Eureka’s history, wine and community come together
Historic downtown Eureka came alive on Sept. 19 for the 2026 Art, Wine and Music Fest. Locals and visitors explored 21 wine-pour stations and 13 art vendors while enjoying live…
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High Schoolers complete Summer College Internship Pilot Program
Courtesy Photo Seven Eureka County High School graduates recently completed the inaugural class of the county’s Summer College Internship Pilot Program. The group included five members of the Class of…
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Local Veterans Honored during 4th of July event
Eureka’s 250th Fourth of July celebration featured food, fun, fireworks, a parade and footraces. The day also included a special presentation honoring two local veterans for their service. Members of…
Announcements
USDA proposes rescinding outdated construction rule to streamline rural housing development
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced a proposal to rescind an outdated federal regulation governing planning,…
Molly Walt appointed to Nevada Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease
Molly Walt, Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc., has been appointed to serve on the…
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Opinion
The poster child of government inefficiency
By McKenli WilliamsNevada Policy The federal government owns 85% of the land in Nevada. That proportion climbs even higher in certain counties. In Lincoln County, it’s 97.8%; in Nye County, 97.2%;…
NIAA’s wrestling tournament decision comes at the expense of Southern Nevada families
For decades, Nevada high school wrestling followed a simple tradition: the state tournament alternated between northern and southern Nevada. It was a matter of basic fairness. Wrestlers from every corner of…
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Veterans, seniors low-cost housing in low supply
Housing of all types for all sorts of individuals seems to be a buzzword these days. But seniors and veterans especially seem to be lacking when it comes to locating reasonably…
Nevada’s wild horses represent a policy failure, just not the one you think
By Scott BecksteadAmerican Wild Horse Conservation A recent opinion piece by McKenli Williams argues that Nevada’s wild horse population is the product of decades of failed federal policy. On that much,…
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