Eureka Elementary School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 21-24. The theme this year is Life is a Movie Film Drug Free. There are several activities planned throughout the week including dress-up days, guest speaker presentations and a door decorating activity. Dress-up days for the week are: Monday-Dress like a Rockstar Tuesday-Character Day Wednesday-Dress to […]
Eureka Elementary promotes drug-free living through Red Ribbon Week
The Rewards of Animal Fostering
People often wonder why foster parents invest time, effort, and love into caring for an animal only to see them leave for a permanent home. Yet, once someone fosters, these questions are often replaced with a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment that one can only truly understand after having jumped into the fostering world. […]
Open enrollment in Nevada starts November 1
CARSON CITY – With Open Enrollment for health insurance beginning on Nov. 1, the Nevada Division of Insurance (Division) is pleased to inform Nevadans of the Plan Year 2025 health insurance rates and plans, now available for consumers to review on our website at healthrates.doi.nv.gov. For Plan Year 2025, Nevada consumers can choose from up […]
October 18, 2024
Clara Bundy, hometown hero
Eureka County Sheriff’s Office communications supervisor Clara Bundy received a phone call from the Nevada State Police regarding a possible kidnapping out of St. George, Utah, on Aug. 20. She was given a vehicle description and a last-known GPS location to be on the lookout for. Below, in her own words, Bundy recounts the events […]
Local government officials invited to provide input on NDOT’s draft Rural Engagement Plan
The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting local officials from rural government agencies to provide input on NDOT’s draft Rural Engagement Plan. NDOT oversees approximately 4,500 miles of rural highways across the state. The Department’s Rural Engagement Plan outlines the process for coordinating with and gathering input from rural, non-metropolitan local governments such as counties […]
Fall-themed events happening in Eureka
As Eureka County excitedly awaits Halloween celebrations, several Halloween-themed events are planned for community members to enjoy. Head down to the Eureka Opera House on Oct. 13 for St. Brendan’s Movie Matinees. It’s set to show the 1993 American fantasy comedy “Hocus Pocus,” beginning at 2 p.m. Concessions will be available, including baked goods and […]
Youth basketball sign ups start Oct. 14
Youth basketball sign ups for boys and girls between third and sixth grade begins on Oct. 14 with a $15 registration fee. Practice will be held at Eureka Old Elementary Gym on Monday and Wednesdays for girls, and Tuesdays and Thursdays for boys between 4:30-6:00 p.m. For more information, reach out to (775) 237-5450.
BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12
The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on November 12 in Las Vegas. The RAC serves in an advisory capacity concerning issues relating to land use planning and the management of the public land resources located within the BLM’s Battle Mountain, […]
Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation launches program to protect night skies
The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) announced the Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program, an initiative dedicated to promoting and preserving dark skies across Nevada. Nevada is home to some of the best stargazing spots in the world, offering clear night skies free from light pollution. Designated Dark Sky Parks, like Massacre Rim and Great […]




