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- Businesses congregate at annual Holiday Bazaar
Businesses from Eureka County and surrounding areas congregated at the Eureka Opera House for the annual Holiday Bazaar. Facility and events coordinator Brenna Rogne stated the venue was full, with 22 participating tables. The bazaar was held on Nov. 21 and 22, offering a spot for vendors to promote their businesses, giving a voice to… Read more: Businesses congregate at annual Holiday Bazaar - Former sheriff files lawsuit against countyFormer Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts has filed a sweeping civil complaint against Eureka County, alleging that county officials repeatedly violated Nevada law by conducting a series of improper, retaliatory investigations that ultimately forced him into retirement earlier this year. The complaint, filed Nov. 12 in the Seventh Judicial District Court, claims that county officials… Read more: Former sheriff files lawsuit against county
- Eureka schools navigate tightening budgets and technology triumphs after busy fall seasonThe Eureka County School District Board meeting convened on November 18, following a season marked by athletic achievements, community engagement and significant technical transitions. While the district’s independent audit delivered a clean bill of health, Superintendent Tate Else underscored the financial challenges stemming from new state funding formulas, even as the district successfully positioned itself… Read more: Eureka schools navigate tightening budgets and technology triumphs after busy fall season
- The business of Eureka: A labor of love and tenacityRunning a small business in Eureka County is in many ways a labor of love, and most likely, will not make one rich. Many small business owners in the area hold down other jobs or juggle several small businesses at once to make it work. One example of that is Veronica Tognoni. She is a… Read more: The business of Eureka: A labor of love and tenacity
- Eureka Commission takes action on ethics, public defense and land rightsThe Eureka County Commission Nov. 4 meeting was marked by several decisions, including a rare move to request assistance from the Nevada Attorney General’s office, the immediate hiring of a new public defender and a firm stance against a proposed federal land rule change. Chair Rich McKay and the commissioners also focused on the future,… Read more: Eureka Commission takes action on ethics, public defense and land rights
- Power, poop and permits: CVTAB grapples with sanitation, squatting and need for regulationThe Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board (CVTAB) convened Nov. 5 for an intense, nearly two-hour meeting that highlighted the growing pains of this community. While the board successfully ironed out the festive details for the upcoming Christmas event, the majority of the session was dominated by urgent, complex issues: addressing repeated power outages, establishing traffic… Read more: Power, poop and permits: CVTAB grapples with sanitation, squatting and need for regulation
- Eureka County Commission tackles jail staffing, public defense and safety upgradesThe Eureka County Commission convened on Oct. 21 to address a packed agenda, navigating everything from minor licensing issues and securing legal counsel to major infrastructure fixes and future safety plans. The meeting, which included sessions as the county liquor board, highlighted the need for specialized public safety roles and the smart use of federal… Read more: Eureka County Commission tackles jail staffing, public defense and safety upgrades
Sports
Vandals boys return core four to defend league title
The Eureka High School boys basketball team lost three seniors to graduation from last season’s 1A East League Championship roster but will return most of its starters. The Vandals went 11-1 against the 1A East and 18-7 overall, but failed to reach the state semifinals. “We are hoping to be in the conversation at the…
Lady Vandals tip off season at Serpent Classic
The Eureka High School girls basketball team will look very different than it did last season. After winning the 1A East Region with an 11-1 record, going 24-3 overall and making a run to the 1A State Championship Game last year, the Vandals are replacing five seniors — including their best player. You can rarely…
Eureka puts late scare into Serpents
The Eureka High School football team – the fourth seed out of the north – scored 14 fourth-quarter points to put a scare into the north’s top-seeded Serpents from Mineral County, Saturday, Nov. 8. It was too little, too late, however, as the Vandals fell 39-36. EHS trailed 39-22 with 11 minutes left after Mineral…
Vandal defense smothers Muckers
The Eureka High School football team held the Virginia City Muckers to six points and 139 all-purpose yards in a 30-6 drubbing in Virginia City on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Vandals intercepted freshman quarterback Elijah Cox twice and allowed just four completed passes on 15 attempts for 35 yards. They forced six punts and allowed…
Eureka earns one seed in 1A East VB Playoffs
The Lady Vandals earned homecourt advantage throughout the 1A East Regional Volleyball Playoffs with a straight-set win over Wells in Eureka on Friday, Oct. 24. The victory assured the Vandals (9-8, 9-1) would hold off second-seeded Lund Mustangs (20-9, 8-2), who defeated Wells a day prior, albeit in five sets. The Vandals took set one…
Community
Obituaries
A Celebration of Life: Jennifer Sue Palmore
October 4, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eureka County Opera House Wear a Jennifer-inspired, bright, fabulous outfit. Bring a memory…
Johnny Cunningham
On the 5th of July, 2025, the world lost a great man. Johnny Cunningham left this earth to join his…
Local Stories
Crescent Valley Baptist church shares Thanksgiving meal
Community members gathered at CV Baptist Church, located on 737 7th Street, to share a Thanksgiving meal Friday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. with nearly 62 community members in attendance.…
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Winter Wonderland Parade slated for Dec. 2
Join the festivities during the Christmas tree lighting and Winter Wonderland Parade slated for Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests will be serenaded with holiday tunes sung by…
Mother-daughter team launches new winter clothes drive
By Erin Beckwith A mother-daughter team has started a brand-new tradition in Eureka, bringing aid in the frigid months ahead with a winter clothes drive. There are multiple opportunities for…
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Announcements
Parade of lights and Deck the House spreading holiday cheer
Community members are invited to dress their vehicles in festive decorations and Christmas lights to participate in the Parade of…
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Eureka’s annual Tree Lighting slated for Dec. 2
Nearly two decades of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting has brought members within the community together to create a special…
Opinion
The original AI: Newspapers run on accurate information
By Ken Paulson Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening. Asking an AI search engine a question about an obscure…
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Nevada: A jobs magnet
By Greg Kaza For the third time in the 21st century, Nevada had topped the U.S. in jobs creation in an economic expansion. Nevada’s nonfarm payroll employment growth rate has expanded…
The never-subtle Mr. Trump
This may seem like a minor writing point, but it’s significant, and it is happening right now in the mainstream media. News organizations have taken to substituting the president’s name for…
The economics of rural Nevada small businesses in 2025
Provided by the White Pine Chamber of Commerce Rural Nevada’s small businesses have faced a dynamic and challenging economic landscape so far in 2025. While Nevada’s overall economy shows resilience, rural…
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