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The Eureka High School varsity baseball team traveled to Wells to play a non-conference double header April 12. Unfortunately, the Vandals lost both games, 15-12 and 13-12. They played Wells High School again in a home non-conference game on April 17 and lost to Wells again, 15-0. The Vandals will host Tonopah in a home […]
Vandals Sports Update
April 19, 2024
Stolen vehicle recovered by sheriff’s office after brief search
A suspect is in custody following the recovery of a stolen vehicle by the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office. Officials reported that a utility flatbed truck belonging to Eureka County Public Works was stolen from where it was parked at Union Pass Road near State Route 278. The incident occurred on April 11 between the hours […]
Firewood-cutting permits available
The Ely District Bureau of Land Management currently has firewood-cutting permits available for purchase. To purchase a permit online, visit https://forestproducts.blm.gov/ and select “Nevada.” Then, select the Bristlecone or Caliente Field Office and select “fuelwood.” Complete and submit the application and enter your credit/debit card information. After your payment is processed, you will receive an […]
First 5 Nevada launches resource website for families of young children
In recognition of the “Week of the Young Child,” The Children’s Cabinet announced the launch of the First 5 Nevada campaign, which includes a new website, First5Nevada.org, and eligibility portal. This initiative aims to transform the landscape of providing equitable access to parents and families to programs and services for children from prenatal to 5 […]
Governor’s office: Special session potentially needed to replenish emergency funds
Top Democrats in the Legislature disagreed with the governor, citing the millions of dollars still in the fund. By Eric NeugeborenThe Nevada Independent The Legislature may need to be called into a special session to shore up funding for a state account used for emergencies and unexpected costs that could run out of money, the […]
April 12, 2024
Track athletes compete at Big George
The Eureka High School track & field team participated in the Big George Invitational on Saturday, April 6. For the boys, Freshman Liam Sullivan earned a personal record in the 800 meters with a time of 2 minutes 34.79 seconds. Meanwhile, four athletes PR’d in the 1600 meters: sophomore Joseph Minoletti (5:03.66), freshman Rusell Rowley […]
For rural papers as old as Nevada itself, a fight for survival in digital age
By Carly SauvageauThe Nevada Independent News outlets that connect some of the state’s most isolated communities are going online-only after printing copies since their towns’ mining camp days. Nathan Robertson arrives at Ely City Hall looking much like one would expect of the mayor of a remote town near the Great Basin National Park — […]
Stagecoach Wind Project on pause
Stagecoach Wind 1, LLC submitted a right-of-way application for the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of a wind generation facility to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in February 2023. Chris Hanefeld at the BLM has now stated, “Stagecoach Wind is on pause while the BLM evaluates the project’s feasibility.” The BLM manages one in […]