Eureka vs. West Wendover – March 1 The Eureka County Lady Vandals came from behind to defeat the West Wendover Varsity Wolverines, 24-17, in a high-scoring softball game. The Lady Vandals trailed by as many as eight runs but rallied in the third inning, scoring 20 runs on nine hits to take the lead and […]
Vandal Softball Mid-Season Recap
April 18, 2025
Eureka schools face enrollment dip, revise improvement plan, approve teacher training
The Eureka County School Board met Tuesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. with all members present except Dillon Pollock. District Improvement Plan Superintendent Tate Else began discussion of the District Improvement Plan to be submitted to the Nevada Department of Education. Else noted, “We have a substantially earlier submission date for our District Improvement Plan […]
34th Annual Grad Night planned for 2025 Seniors
The Eureka Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) is currently engaged in preparations for the 34th annual Grad Night, a secure and substance-free event designed for Eureka High School students, with a special focus on the 28 graduating seniors. The celebration is slated to occur on Friday, May 30. Eureka JPO is committed to making Grad Night […]
3D Archery Shoot slated for May
Archery lovers prepare for the 3D Archery Shoot presented by Eureka Restoration Enterprise and Matt Val, slated for May 24. The shoot, composed of two courses/ 25 targets each, will take place at Perdiz Sport Shooting Range. There will be a men’s, women’s and youth competition, with registration set at $55 per adult and $25 […]
Eureka County offering free dump days during May
Free Dump Days will be offered at Eureka Landfill and Crescent Valley Laydown Yard every Saturday during the month of May during landfill operation hours. Valid Free Dump Days are May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Acceptable (free) waste items include organic waste, appliances, scrap metal, tires, car bodies, construction debris and furniture. Tires […]
Grant program fueled outdoor learning
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) announced the release of the 2024 Nevada Outdoor Education & Recreation (NOER) Grant Program Impact Report, showcasing the program’s effect on outdoor education statewide. In its inaugural year, the NOER grant program saw overwhelming demand, with 64 project proposals submitted and $1.4 million in funding […]
Pancake Complex wild horse management plan approved
The Bureau of Land Management approved the final plan for how wild horses will be managed within the Pancake Complex, which includes the Jakes Wash Herd Area, Monte Cristo Wild Horse Territory and Pancake and Sand Springs West Herd Management Areas. The areas are in central Nevada, approximately 30 miles west of Ely, and include […]
Leadership council recruiting parent leaders
Nevada – The First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council is looking for passionate parents and caregivers who want to advocate for young children and families. Working alongside parents and caregivers, the council provides members with meaningful leadership and decision-making roles in shaping early childhood policies, procedures, and resources—ensuring equitable access to essential programs “Our First […]
Mortgage co. offering $50,000 grants to first-time homebuyers
Reno – Greater Nevada Mortgage, a subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union, has opened applications for the Middle-Income Down Payment Assistance program. The program, made possible by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will provide up to $10 million in total funding for approved lenders to access, helping make homeownership a reality for […]



