With students returning to school on Aug. 18, the Aug. 12 Eureka County School Board meeting was full of anticipation for the new school year. Elementary Schools principal Lisa Hutchison […]
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Ormat mandates strict speed limit and new route for Crescent Valley workers
This reporter joined Commissioner Mike Schoenwald and Vickie Etchinek, for a visit at the Ormat Crescent Valley Geothermal Plant work site, where Ensign Drilling is installing two production wells. They […]
Grant freezes, traffic spikes and community projects discussed at commission meeting
At the Aug. 5 Eureka County Commission meeting, citizens and officials addressed a wide range of issues, from public safety concerns to grant funding delays and long-term infrastructure planning. One […]
Eureka Early Learning Center project in final funding stretch
Operated by the experienced Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (BGCTM) and supported by strong local partnerships (to include hiring, training and HR), the Eureka Early Learning Center is […]
New DMV features let Nevadans do more online
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced its feature enhancements for Rapid Registration and Turbo Titles, the largest DMV Transformation Effort (DTE) products to date, which […]
Rising like a phoenix: From India to Eureka, Shawn Bansal creates community
Bhushan “Shawn” Bansal, a 42-year-old native of India, has become a cornerstone of Eureka County, Nevada. From the EZ-Stop to the Urban Cowboy restaurant in Eureka and now the Phoenix […]
Central Nevada Health District brings rural-focused health care
In response to the health care vulnerabilities exposed during a global crisis, four rural counties and a city in Nevada have collaborated to build a solution: the Central Nevada Health […]
Crescent Valley Fire responds to several calls, participates in extrication training
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department reported that there have been eight calls in two weeks. On July 22, Beowawe Fire, Crescent Valley Fire, Eureka EMS and Eureka County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Commissioners hear presentation from Guardian Flight on EMS services
During the July 15 commission meeting, Mike Cogsdill, program director with Guardian Flight, accompanied by Fernando Reina of Reach, gave a presentation to the commissioners regarding EMS services they could […]
BLM approves Crescent Valley geothermal project
Project could add up to 30 MW to the grid and power over 33,000 homes ELKO – The Bureau of Land Management approved the 30-megawatt Crescent Valley geothermal energy production […]





