The Eureka County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for a comprehensive regular meeting led by Chairman Rich McKay. During the session, commissioners received regulatory clarifications from state […]
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Department manager for the Nevada EMS office provides clarification to article regarding Eureka County EMS
Department Manager for the Nevada EMS Office Bobbie Sullivan, stationed out of Elko, came forward in person at the Sept. 15 Eureka County Commission meeting to address the Commissioners. “We […]
September 2026
The September 2026 edition of The Eureka Sentinel features an interview with 97-year-old Eureka resident Anna “Kitty” McKay, who looks back on nearly a century of history spanning wartime Germany […]
August 2026
The August 2026 issue of The Eureka Sentinel examines the financial strain facing local farmers and ranchers amidst severe drought and surging fuel costs, while William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO […]
Eureka County Commission hears postal concerns, advances mental health pilot and approves fiscal actions
The Eureka County Commission convened on Aug. 4 for a meeting covering public safety initiatives, infrastructure updates, library achievements, housing programs and countywide administrative business. Board Chairman Rich McKay presided […]
Commissioners consider human resources overhaul
The Eureka County Commission met on July 21 to address a wide-ranging agenda centered on proposed human resources governance reforms, department staffing requests, community health initiatives and annual financial authorizations. […]
Commissioners look at renewable energy, disaster planning and infrastructure
The Board of Eureka County Commissioners navigated a dense, forward-looking agenda during their regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting on Thursday morning, June 18. The session featured a hybrid setup, reflecting the […]
Commissioners reject cannabis ordinance after public hearing
The battle over legal cannabis in rural Nevada reached a milestone Thursday morning, June 18, inside the Eureka County Courthouse. In a packed, hour-long public hearing that began at 10 […]
Commissioner wins re-election despite suspending campaign
Eureka County Commission Chairman Rich McKay won re-election over challenger Steel Raine, 74.88% to 25.12%. Though McKay withdrew from actively campaigning for re-election, his name remained on the ballot, as […]
Traffic concerns and county modernization highlight June 2 commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, addressing a wide range of county business, including department updates, public safety concerns, natural resource management and […]





