The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board met Wednesday, Feb. 18, to discuss public service updates, upcoming community events, and significant infrastructure plans for the local park. Chair Diana Kersey, Vice Chair Jeremy Rice, and Secretary Cristina Tucker were present, with board member Laura Shivers attending via telephone. Eureka County Sheriff Miles Umina and EMS Director […]
Crescent Valley board outlines 2026 events, EMS protocols and park renovations
Personnel needs and public safety upgrades highlight commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission met on Feb. 17 to review departmental operations, personnel needs and the upcoming fiscal year budget. The proceedings focused on modernizing public safety protocols, addressing staffing shortages and finalizing compensation adjustments for the 2026 fiscal year. Departmental Operations and Personnel In Human Resources, Director Kristina Lopez reported that the Pool Assistant […]
Arrest made following year-long drug investigation
The Eureka County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) announced the arrrest of Owl Club owner Eleny Mentaberry on drug-related charges. The arrest followed an investigation over the past year that included undercover operations by the sheriff’s office and Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force (ENNTF), which reportedly conducted two “controlled purchases.” A controlled purchase is a structured operation […]
Sentinel Museum holds Valentine’s Day crafting event, set to host Easter egg decorating in March
The Sentinel Museum held a Valentine’s Day craft session on Feb. 6, offering ample supplies to all ages to create a festive craft to celebrate the holiday. Around 23 participants used paint, markers, glue and beads to create sweet Valentine’s Day pots. The Sentinel Museum offers a multitude of events for the public to stop […]
Great Basin College town hall scheduled
The Great Basin College is stopping by the Eureka County Commission room, 10 S Main St., to host a town hall meeting on March 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. With the intent to be more in tune with the community, GBC will discuss community events, updates, ask questions and share ideas on how to […]
Mt. Wheeler Power offers ‘Power your Future’ scholarship program to local seniors
Mt. Wheeler Power is offering a scholarship opportunity to local seniors on track to graduate high school in 2026 within the Mt. Wheeler Power service territories. Interested students are expected to create an impact speech demonstrating how they intend to power their community. The scholarship is divided into three stages. The first stage includes application […]
Successful turnout for the Steve Auch Wrestling Tournament
Eureka County Juvenile Probation and Eureka Volunteer Fire Department held the Steve Auch Invitational Youth Wrestling Tournament over President’s Day weekend on Feb. 16, and the community came out for a competitive time. Local youth from kindergarten through sixth grade headed to the Eureka County Vandal Athletic Center (New Gym) and competed with other local […]
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, located on 70 O’Neil St., is hosting a celebratory bingo night inspired by St. Patrick’s day at the Eureka Opera house on March 11. Everyone is welcome to join and participate. The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per card, with four bonus games […]
Paint Night with Abby Sweet hosts lucky troll doll night
Abby Sweet’s latest themed paint night is slated for March 12. Participants will paint a pre-drawn 11 x 14 canvas of a troll with metallic paints. All ages and abilities are welcome. The class costs $40 and starts at 7 p.m. at the Lani & Repetto Dance Hall. To reserve a seat, text or call […]
Lady Vandals take second at State
The Eureka County High School girls basketball team finished as NIAA 1A State runners-up after falling 44-31 to Pyramid Lake in Reno on Saturday, Feb 21. “We got under their skin in the first quarter and kept at it. Toward the middle of the third quarter we went up by seven, and I started to […]



