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At the Sept. 2 Eureka County Commission meeting, officials asked residents for patience as they worked through a backlog of services caused by a recent statewide system security breach. Beyond the immediate issue, county leaders provided a comprehensive overview of ongoing projects across various departments, from technology and public works to natural resources. Following the […]
Officials address DMV outage, report on county-wide projects
Vandal volleyball still settling into roles
The Eureka High School girls volleyball team won the 1A East championship with an undefeated season in league play and a 27-5 record overall last year. The Vandals won a four-set match over Liberty Baptist to advance to the 1A State Semifinals before falling to the eventual runners-up from Smith Valley. This season’s team is […]
Eureka football opens league play
The Vandal football team was 7-4 overall last season and finished first in the 1A West eight-player division. Eureka advanced to state but failed to score against Pahranagat Valley, which was the case in the regular season as well. The Vandals lost five players to graduation but had four seniors return this season: quarterback and […]
September 12, 2025
Inaugural poker run to benefit Eureka Boys & Girls Club
The Eureka Boys & Girls Club will host an inaugural fundraiser poker run on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Eureka Fairgrounds. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m., with the event commencing at 10 a.m. The cost is $75 per vehicle, including off-road vehicles (ATVs and side-by-sides). An extra hand may be bought for $30. There […]
County commission tackles wide-ranging agenda, from public safety to major mining projects
The Eureka County Commission’s meeting on August 19 served as a comprehensive review of local governance, with discussions spanning public safety, county policy changes and the future of several large-scale mining projects. County Seeks New Public Defender The meeting opened with a significant personnel matter: the resignation of Eureka County Public Defender Kelly Brown, effective […]
Governor tours new temple in Elko
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 9:30 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened the gates to the new Elko temple and hosted the governor, the mayor of Elko, other dignitaries and the media in touring the building, which will be officially dedicated Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. by Elder Gary E. Stevenson […]
Johnny Cunningham
On the 5th of July, 2025, the world lost a great man. Johnny Cunningham left this earth to join his family and friends that have passed before him. Johnny was born in Austin, Texas, and when he was four years old his family moved to Littlefield, Texas. Johnny was a Cotton Ginner by trade and […]
Crescent Valley residents get update on geothermal project and county services
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board’s August 20 meeting addressed a range of community issues, from public works projects and library visitor numbers to a major update on the new geothermal power plant being built outside of town. Assistant Public Works Director Raymond Hodson reported the work is underway on Airport and 8th Street and […]
Improving cardiac and stroke care in rural Nevada
The American Heart Association launches initiative to enhance systems of care, reduce death and disability from cardiac events and stroke LAS VEGAS — In Nevada, heart disease mortality ranks among the highest in the country and is the leading cause of death in the state. Stroke is the sixth leading cause of death. These conditions […]