The Eureka County Commission met on April 7, with Chairman Rich McKay and Vice Chair Marty Plaskett in attendance and Commissioner Mike Schoenwald absent. A significant portion of the meeting […]
School board sets goals for 2026-27, welcomes new leadership
The Eureka County School Board met April 14 at 5:30 p.m. Discussing the district’s 2026-27 District Performance Plan, which is due to the state April 15, Superintendent Tate Else related, “We’ve made some […]
Crescent Valley officials discuss organ donation drive, proposed rail line and criminal investigations
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on April 1 to address a variety of community initiatives ranging from public health campaigns and local law enforcement updates to a significant […]
‘Stinky fish’ and water rights: Eureka County grapples with jail issues and BLM overreach
The Eureka County Commission faced a reality check during its March 17 session, as Sheriff Miles Umina warned that the county’s lack of a local jail is turning Eureka into […]
Sheriff, DA cite evidence processing in temporary dismissal of Owl Club case
A local drug case was dismissed “without prejudice,” giving prosecutors more time to gather evidence before going to court. The Sentinel had initially reported on March 1 about the Feb. […]
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department Sonni’s Pancake Breakfast benefit
The Crescent Valley Fire Department opened their doors to the community on Sunday, March 22, serving a donation-based pancake and sausage breakfast that saw a healthy attendance by the local […]
Nevada Gold Mines unveils $500 million rail line concept for Crescent Valley
In a standing-room-only meeting of the Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board, representatives from Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) presented a proposal on Wednesday, March 18, to replace a fleet of over-the-road […]
School board celebrates student success while navigating state mandates
The Eureka County School Board convened on Tuesday, March 10 for a session that celebrated student achievements and discussed the increasing “reporting burden” imposed by state-level mandates. A full quorum […]
Crescent Valley board tackles exotic rescue and rural crime
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board gathered for a meeting that spanned the spectrum from African servals to Indiana fugitives. The session highlighted the arrival of a major exotic animal […]
Greenlink North and $5,000 gold highlight Eureka Commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission March 3 session, led by Chairman Rich McKay alongside Commissioners Martin Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald, featured a heavy focus on land use, public safety and rising […]






