The Eureka County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, addressing rural emergency response, proposed state water legislation, local healthcare services and critical law enforcement […]
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Growing up in war-torn Germany Near the close of World War II, German native Anna “Kitty” Burkhardt married American soldier Richard “Dick” McKay in her hometown near Frankfurt, Germany. Just […]
SWAT call triggers lockdown at Eureka County schools; law enforcement investigating false threat
Local and state law enforcement agencies are investigating a “swatting” incident that triggered lockdowns at Eureka schools on Tuesday, August 25. The incident began when the Eureka County Dispatch received […]
Eureka County School Board prepares for new academic year, approves FFA travel and advances policy updates
The Eureka County School District Board of Trustees met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 with all board members present, including Lynn Conley, Melinda Filippini, Hallee DeChambeau, Dillon Pollock […]
William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO addresses federal grants, long-term care needs and regional health care challenges
William Bee Ririe Hospital, which operates clinics in Eureka County, remains on stable financial footing as it prepares to leverage new federal funding for major facility upgrades, according to chief […]
Eureka County Commission hears postal concerns, advances mental health pilot and approves fiscal actions
The Eureka County Commission convened on Aug. 4 for a meeting covering public safety initiatives, infrastructure updates, library achievements, housing programs and countywide administrative business. Board Chairman Rich McKay presided […]
Crescent Valley town advisory board discusses mental health initiative, nuisance enforcement and local fire response
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board met on Aug. 5 to address public safety staffing, local mental health resources, a proposed nuisance enforcement ordinance and regional wildfire conditions. Sheriff Miles […]
Nevada farmers battle an uncertain harvest
Farmers and ranchers in rural Nevada are having a tough year. Livestock prices might be through the roof, but feed producers have faced tighter margins due to operating costs outpacing […]
Commissioners consider human resources overhaul
The Eureka County Commission met on July 21 to address a wide-ranging agenda centered on proposed human resources governance reforms, department staffing requests, community health initiatives and annual financial authorizations. […]
Crescent Valley town advisory board addresses wildfire response, law enforcement and town maintenance concerns
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on July 22 at the Crescent Valley Town Hall Chambers for a meeting focused on emergency response reports, law enforcement updates, town maintenance […]






