The Eureka High School Vandals boys varsity basketball enters the regional tournament this weekend at Spring Creek High School with a perfect 21-0 overall record, including winning all 12 league games in the 1A East. With the top seed at the tournament, the team received a bye in the quarterfinals and will start their playoff […]
Eureka’s sports teams continue to dominate
17-year-old’s play ‘Eureka Memories’ to premier in Historic Opera House
Coming to the Eureka Opera House on March 2 at 6 p.m. is the first play by Treyson Hunt, a talented and ambitious 17-year-old from Panaca. He wrote the play “Eureka Memories” for a senior project at his school, the Leadership Academy of Nevada. Although this is his first play, it isn’t his first time […]
Lawyers in love
Last week’s headline here read: “Say it ain’t so, Fani.” It referred to Georgia’s Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis facing accusations she hired her boyfriend to prosecute former President Donald Trump and others. The evidence the two were in a sexual relationship seemed convincing, but she declined to confirm or deny for the longest […]
BAARX raffle raises more than $2,000
Bristlecone Animal Aid Rescue & Xpress (BAARX) collected more than $2,000 in its recent fundraiser. “We thank all of the business owners and private individuals who donated items to or participated in our gift basket raffle,” said BAARX President Montie Liebsack. BAARX raffled two gift baskets, each valued at more than $600. The drawing was […]
Vandals continue to conquer
The Eureka Vandals boys varsity basketball team is turning up the heat. They had a game on Jan. 31, going head to head with the Jackpot Jaguars and taking the win, 58-24. The Vandals next tamed the Wells Leopards Feb. 2, 63-15, followed by another win against Jackpot on Feb. 3, 67-39. They completed a […]
February 9, 2024
The history of Valentine’s Day
What do single people call Valentine’s Day? Happy Independence Day! Jokes aside, it’s the time of the year that some people love, and some people love to hate. If you are in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is a day of love…and chocolate, flowers, cards, even jewelry. If you’re single or just not a fan of […]
Commissioners’ Jan. 16 Meeting Recap
The Eureka County Commissioners met Jan. 16. Tracey Mellard asked and was approved for the fees to be waived for a non-denominational church to hold a Bible study at the Crescent Valley Community Center. This will provide the church with a location while it makes preparations for a future building. Eureka County approved a temporary […]
Vandals pick up wins
The Eureka Vandals varsity boys basketball team showed off their skills as they defeated the McDermit Bulldogs 63-28 on Jan. 19. The girls team also fought hard, but the Bulldogs still emerged victorious, 50-45. On Jan. 25, both teams played and defeated Carlin. The boys’ and girls’ scores were 53-27 and 52-6 respectively. Both teams […]
A Bit of Winter Flavor
What is the best thing about winter? Is it when it’s over? Perhaps it’s the fact that there are no mosquitoes. Another highlight is soups. They not only fill one’s belly but also warm the soul. If you struggle with wintertime, then this is the perfect opportunity to embrace a little bit of cooking. This […]




