A tanker truck hauling two trailers of diesel had its pup trailer rollover on Sunday, April 26, on State Route 278 just north of Garden Pass. Eureka, Diamond Valley and […]
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Nevada’s job market holds steady
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 5.3% in February 2026, showing no change from the previous […]
Takeaways from the April 21 commissioners meeting
The April 21 Eureka County Commissioners meeting included the the high-tech promise of virtual medical stations, as well as the pleas of a veteran protecting his “quiet piece of heaven” […]
Jesse Watts vs. Eureka County
A Motion to Dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by former Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts against Eureka County, alleging improper investigations by the county, was heard at a motion hearing […]
CVTAB April update: Med-pods and a primary showdown
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board (CVTAB) April 15 meeting focused on rural infrastructure, technological health care advancements and upcoming elections. District 2 commission race and election logistics During public […]
Commission tackles 2026 budgets, elections and infrastructure
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 […]
A template for rural Nevada: JPO centralizes youth activities in Eureka County
The phrase “juvenile probation” traditionally evokes images of rehabilitation programs for troubled youth. In Eureka County, that phrase means something completely different, as the Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) goes far […]
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 […]






