Locals gathered for an evening of political discourse at the Eureka Opera House Sept. 7. Steel Raine, who works at Raine’s, the grocery store his family owns, and others organized […]
Organizers of petition to recall Eureka County sheriff say they have enough signatures
Amy Jensen, one of the people who organized a petition to recall Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts after an investigation into the sheriff claimed he had allegedly made false statements […]
County commission and school board candidates set to debate at Eureka Opera House on Sept. 7
Eureka Opera House is hosting two debates on Sept. 7. Starting at 6 p.m., Eureka County School Board candidates Leonard Fiorenzi and Douglas Dickover will discuss issues. At 7 p.m. […]
Eureka swimming pool set to hold back to school party on Wednesday, Aug. 14
Next week, Eureka County students will experience their last week free from homework, backpacks and school lessons for a while. To commemorate the end of summer, the Eureka Swimming Pool […]
Eureka County Fair underway, more events to come this weekend
The Eureka County Fair is well underway. People have already entered the exhibit hall, some judging has taken place and the 4-H Livestock Show and Sale has come and gone. […]
Locals file petition to recall Eureka sheriff
Several Eureka residents filed a notice of intent to recall Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts on July 22. The notice was signed by Chris Jensen, Shawn Brown and Dennis Gordon. […]
Who is State Senate District 19 victor John Ellison?
Longtime Elko resident John Ellison, 71, emerged successful in the June primary for the State Senate District 19 seat. He was competing against Bill Hockstedler and Chelsy Fischer. No Democrat […]
District attorney employee speaks about Watts investigation at commission meeting
Multiple Eureka County citizens called for Sheriff Jesse Watts resignation during the Board of County Commissioners meeting’s public comment period on Tuesday. The public’s calls earlier this week came after […]
District attorney pays private investigator to look into complaint against sheriff
At the latest Board of Eureka County Commissioners meeting, Eureka Sheriff Jesse Watts placed his badge on the commissioners’ desk and said, “If you want it, it’s yours. March of […]


