A Nebraska man is in custody following a late-night traffic accident on Interstate 80 that led to the discovery of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and a federal warrant. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 31, the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported collision near mile marker 263. Dispatch reports indicated that […]
Nebraska man arrested on narcotics charges after I-80 collision
Eureka wrestlers earn wins at Northern 2A Duals
The Eureka County High School wrestling team won two of five duals with Northern 2A teams, beating Carlin 36-6 and Owyhee 36-12 on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Getting a win versus Carlin was Tel Knudsen over Thomas Anthony via pinfall. Against the Braves, the Vandals won on forfeits. The Vandals fell 54-18 to Battle Mountain, with […]
Two vehicles totaled in Crescent Valley collision; no major injuries reported
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of 6th Street and Crescent Avenue on the vening of Feb. 3, following a loud two-vehicle collision that left both cars totaled but resulted in no major injuries. Residents near the intersection, located off Highway 306, reported hearing a “big bang” at approximately 5:40 p.m. By 6:40 p.m., […]
Lady Vandals roll Jackpot, Wells
The Eureka County High School girls basketball team won its last two regular season home games, starting with a 37-28 victory over the Wells Leopards on Friday, Jan. 30. The Leopards hung around in the first half and trailed by just two after one period of play. The Vandal lead was eight at halftime, but […]
Medical trips for the community in Crescent Valley
Crescent Valley senior center is offering Transportation for Medical appointments to Battle Mtn, Carlin and Elko once a week for all ages of the community. The fee is $5.00 per person Please call the Crescent Valley senior center 775-468-0466 and talk to Sandy or any other employee to see when the medical trips are available […]
Lady Vandals win three straight despite injuries
A depleted Eureka County High School girls basketball team managed to maintain its second-place standing in the Eastern 1A by winning three straight games, including a road win at league foe McDermitt on Friday, Jan. 23. “A couple of injuries have left the team a little short, but we are making adjustments and making the […]
Vandals win 10th straight game
The Eureka County High School boys basketball team extended its win streak to 10 games with a 67-41 win at Independence on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Vandals started slow offensively but found their footing at the foul line. “[W]e didn’t score until about four or five minutes into the first quarter, but took off after […]
Water fees take center stage at Crescent Valley meeting
Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board meeting By Lisa J. Wolf The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board met on January 7, 2026, at 5 p.m., covering topics ranging from public safety and infrastructure to a detailed discussion regarding water capacity fees. Public Safety and Community Infrastructure Public comment opened with safety concerns regarding Highway 306. Darcey […]
Lady Vandals drop heartbreaker to Owyhee; fall out of first
Foul trouble and turnovers tripped up the Eureka County High School girls basketball team versus Owyhee on Friday, Jan. 16 in Ely. The Lady Vandals entered the fourth quarter with a seven-point lead and ended up losing 37-36. The Lady Vandals went down by four with three minutes left in the game, but did what […]
Vandal boys basketball improve to 7-0 in Eastern 1A
The Eureka County High School boys basketball team continued its dominance of the Eastern 1A with victories over Owyhee on Friday, Jan. 16 and Carlin on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Vandals doubled-up the Braves on Friday, 62-31, using more than 30 turnovers to score in transition. Joseph Minoletti, Dean Benson and Legend Hicks all finished […]


