The Eureka County Commission March 3 session, led by Chairman Rich McKay alongside Commissioners Martin Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald, featured a heavy focus on land use, public safety and rising […]
Eureka County Commission
Personnel needs and public safety upgrades highlight commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission met on Feb. 17 to review departmental operations, personnel needs and the upcoming fiscal year budget. The proceedings focused on modernizing public safety protocols, addressing staffing […]
Commission roundup: Pool upgrades, tax reallocations and project updates
The Eureka County Commission’s Feb. 3 meeting included reports on a 2.5-pound methamphetamine bust and the structural integrity of the community’s swimming pools. Several items — including a new hiring […]
Eureka County receives ‘clean opinion’ on audits; net position grows to $175 million
Eureka County is in robust financial health, far outpacing many other local governments in Nevada, according to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit report presented to the County Commission. Teri Gage […]
Commission holds first meeting of 2026
The Eureka County Commission convened for its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 6. The marathon session covered a diverse array of county business, ranging from potential fuel […]
Infrastructure, opioids and housing focus of commission meeting
The Dec. 16 meeting of the Eureka County Commission, local senior centers celebrated a successful month of service and holiday preparations, the board grappled with the looming complexities of a […]
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 […]
Eureka Commission takes action on ethics, public defense and land rights
The Eureka County Commission Nov. 4 meeting was marked by several decisions, including a rare move to request assistance from the Nevada Attorney General’s office, the immediate hiring of a […]
Eureka County Commission tackles jail staffing, public defense and safety upgrades
The Eureka County Commission convened on Oct. 21 to address a packed agenda, navigating everything from minor licensing issues and securing legal counsel to major infrastructure fixes and future safety […]
Commissioners meeting grapples with public health, growth and sheriff’s office changes
A public health issue involving “human waste disposal” in Crescent Valley, mounting pressure on infrastructure from an impending mining boom and sheriff’s office personnel changes highlighted the Oct. 7 Eureka […]



