The Eureka County High School girls basketball team stretched its win streak to five games with a 35-30 win over Smith Valley and a 45-17 rout of Tonopah on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Bulldog Invitational. Eureka got off to a slow start against the Bulldogs, falling behind 9-1 after one period of play, but […]
Lady Vandals win fifth straight
Mining, new businesses and public safety focus of network meeting
Community leaders, business owners and public service representatives gathered Dec. 9 for a joint meeting of the Eureka Business Network and Eureka Main Street to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming milestones and the challenges facing Eureka County as it grows. A central topic of the meeting was continued mining activity and its role in the local […]
Stronger together: Willis family rebuilds its future at the Colonnade Hotel
A devastating accident, a leap of faith and a historic Nevada landmark have come together to shape a new beginning for Clint and Jamie Willis and their daughters, Reagan and Carter. Today, the Willis family stands at the heart of a major revitalization effort in downtown Eureka as the new owners of the Colonnade Hotel, […]
Holiday cheer and civic concerns: Crescent Valley Board charts course for community safety and celebration
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the CV Town Center, marking a pivotal meeting that balanced the excitement of upcoming holiday festivities with serious discussions on public safety and essential town infrastructure. Chairwoman Diana Kersey, Vice Chair Jeremy Rice and member Laura Shivers guided the proceedings, which commenced promptly […]
Christmas tree and Winter Wonderland Parade light up Main Street
Members within the community congregated on Main Street in jubilation to witness the Christmas tree lighting and participate in the first Winter Wonderland Parade on Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests were serenaded with holiday tunes sung by the Eureka County High School Choir. Guests were encouraged to decorate their side-by-sides, trucks, bikes […]
Vandals boys return core four to defend league title
The Eureka High School boys basketball team lost three seniors to graduation from last season’s 1A East League Championship roster but will return most of its starters. The Vandals went 11-1 against the 1A East and 18-7 overall, but failed to reach the state semifinals. “We are hoping to be in the conversation at the […]
Lady Vandals tip off season at Serpent Classic
The Eureka High School girls basketball team will look very different than it did last season. After winning the 1A East Region with an 11-1 record, going 24-3 overall and making a run to the 1A State Championship Game last year, the Vandals are replacing five seniors — including their best player. You can rarely […]
Fireman’s Ball to ring in New Year at Eureka Opera House
The community is invited to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at the annual Fireman’s Ball, set for Dec. 31 at the historic Eureka Opera House. Doors will be open from 8 p.m. to midnight, kicking off an evening designed to support local firefighters while offering family-friendly entertainment. A highlight of the night will be live […]
Eureka County adopts 4/10 workweek pilot, engages counsel in high-profile case
The Eureka County Commission, with Chairman Rich McKay and Commissioner Mike Schoenwald physically present and Commissioner Marty Plaskett attending via telephone, held a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Crescent Valley. The commissioners tackled a range of critical issues, including retaining legal counsel in a lawsuit against the county, approving a major change to county […]




