Reno, NV – With some big game hunting seasons starting and many approaching, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is raising awareness about a quarantine order to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurologic disease found in the deer family, into Nevada. This order, issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s […]
Quarantine Order issued in Western Nevada Hunt Units to Prevent Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
New Extension county coordinators aim to boost operational efficiency and impact
Four county coordinators will serve eight rural Nevada counties RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno Extension has hired four Extension county coordinators to expand the reach of its programs and streamline administrative processes across eight rural Nevada counties. Jessica Hendrickson, Keyna Vandervort, Kristen Burr and Heather Nield bring unique management skills that will deepen […]
Eureka swimming pool set to hold back to school party on Wednesday, Aug. 14
Next week, Eureka County students will experience their last week free from homework, backpacks and school lessons for a while. To commemorate the end of summer, the Eureka Swimming Pool is holding a Back to School pool party on Wed. Aug. 14. Students from preschool to second grade can enjoy free admission at noon, and […]
Eureka County Fair underway, more events to come this weekend
The Eureka County Fair is well underway. People have already entered the exhibit hall, some judging has taken place and the 4-H Livestock Show and Sale has come and gone. However, a majority of the events will take place this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. when the cook house opens. This weekend will be jam […]
August 9, 2024
Locals file petition to recall Eureka sheriff
Several Eureka residents filed a notice of intent to recall Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts on July 22. The notice was signed by Chris Jensen, Shawn Brown and Dennis Gordon. Now, organizers of the petition are gathering signatures of registered Eureka voters who participated in the 2022 election. To reach their goal, the recall organizers […]
2024 Lady Vandals’ volleyball season is underway
In Eureka County, Vandal Pride starts long before the first volleyball soars over the net or the roar of the hometown crowd is heard in the Vandal Athletic Center. It begins the minute the Lady Vandals volleyball team sets foot on the gym floor for pre-season practice. And practice it has been since the team […]
August 2, 2024
Fairgrounds prepare for Eureka County Fair and Rodeo
Saddle up for Eureka’s “Buckin’ Good Time” Rodeo and County fair, slated for Aug. 8-11. County fair participants can expect an itinerary full of delicious food, live music, rodeo and obstacle courses, all with free entry. While county fair participants excitedly await for fair and rodeo festivities to begin, the exhibit hall will be open […]
Who is State Senate District 19 victor John Ellison?
Longtime Elko resident John Ellison, 71, emerged successful in the June primary for the State Senate District 19 seat. He was competing against Bill Hockstedler and Chelsy Fischer. No Democrat filed for the deep red district, so Ellison is guaranteed the seat as Nevada looks forward to the 2025 legislative session in February. State Senate […]




