Judge Steve L. Dobrescu of the Seventh Judicial District Court granted Eureka County’s motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by former Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts on May 20. […]
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i-80 Gold visits Crescent Valley
Wednesday, May 20, i-80 Gold hosted a Coffee & Conversations event at the Crescent Valley Town Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon, featuring coffee, pastries and conversation, giving Crescent Valley […]
Public scoping period open for three parcels considered for oil/gas leasing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District is considering three parcels of land for leasing in the Oil & Gas Competitive Lease Sale scheduled for Dec. 9, 2026. […]
Commission tackles wildfire readiness and fiscal updates
The Eureka County Commission convened on the morning of May 5. Chairman Rich McKay called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., with Commissioner Mike Schoenwald participating via telephone. The […]
Chairman Rich McKay confirms withdrawal from commission race
The Eureka Sentinel reached Chairman Rich McKay on May 5 at 6 p.m. The chairman hadn’t seen the May 1 Eureka Sentinel article, ‘Incumbent reportedly withdraws from commissioner race.’” McKay […]
Crescent Valley discusses financial realities of a central sewer system
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on the evening of May 6 to discuss public safety staffing and the feasibility of a centralized sewer system. Public safety Sheriff Miles […]
Nevada’s job market holds steady in March
Nevada’s labor market remained resilient through the first quarter of 2026, maintaining a stable unemployment rate even as total nonfarm payrolls saw a minor month-over-month decline. According to the latest […]
Q&A with Eureka County Commission candidate Steel Raine
Eureka County Commission candidate Steel Raine responded to questions posed by The Sentinel to inform voters of his intentions and objectives if elected.
Fatal crash east of Battle Mountain
On Tuesday, April 28, at approximately 1:41 p.m., troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash on Interstate 80 near Eureka County mile marker 1. […]
Incumbent reportedly withdraws from commissioner race
The May 30 debate at the Eureka Opera House between District 2 County Commission candidates Rich McKay and Steel Raine has been canceled, effective Thursday, April 30, by organizer Marilyn […]


