Tucked away in the heart of Nevada along Highway 50, Eureka is a quaint rural town that embodies the essence of small-town America, boasting a close-knit community and rich history that belies its modest size. For nearly four decades, the Eureka Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) has played a vital role in shaping the lives of […]
Eureka JPO programs celebrate 37 years of empowering local youth
Eureka Conservation District offering college scholarships for local students
In hopes of encouraging graduating seniors within the county to continue their education, the Eureka Conservation District announced they will be offering a scholarship opportunity for those interested. This scholarship will assist students in their education, with preference given to students pursuing agriculture or natural-resource-related degrees, though all fields are welcomed to apply. In order […]
Extension rolls out spring events and resources for gardening season
University of Nevada, Reno horticulture experts provide research-based solutions statewide LAS VEGAS – As Nevadans start digging out their gardening tools, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering free resources and expertise to help their yards and gardens flourish in our state’s often dry, challenging conditions. Highlights include a new Pest Solutions web resource, a […]
ECHS hosts Winter Sports Awards
Eureka County High School held its winter sports awards ceremony on Monday, March 10. The Lady Vandals earned the 1A East Runner-Up title for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Athletes receiving special recognition included: Travis Gallagher, the Lady Vandals’ head coach, received Coach of the Year. Athletes from the varsity boys basketball team also received individual […]
Nevada transportation agencies remind consumers to avoid toll road fee scam
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles are warning of a texting scheme circulating inside and outside of Nevada. These text messages make claims of unpaid toll road fees and ask recipients to click through to a website to pay and avoid being reported to the DMV. […]
March 28, 2025
Eureka County Commission tackles EMS housing, sheriff appointment and project updates
The Eureka County Commission held its regular meeting on March 18. EMS housing Given the lack of housing in Eureka and Crescent Valley, the commission discussed whether Eureka County will make county-supplied housing available to newly hired EMS employees. Public Works Director Jeb Rowley noted, “As housing items come up, there have been several different […]
Crescent Valley Town Board Highlights
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board met on March 19. Grant approval Chairwoman Diana Kersey noted, “We were approved from Nevada Gold Mines for $4,000 out of the $6,000 we submitted for donation for the Crescent Valley Fun Days and Christmas Event.” Kersey said she got an email from Shawna Adams explaining she was only […]
Eureka Conservation District offering scholarships for the Nevada Youth Range Camp
The Nevada Youth Range Camp invites Nevadan high school students (age 15-18 years old) to head down to Schell Creek Range (Barry Creek, NE of McGill, NV) from June 15 to June 21 for a weeklong camp offering hands-on learning opportunities. Students will learn about rangelands, wildlife management and resource conservation. Through field-based learning on […]




