The Eureka County Commission convened on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to address emergency services staffing, public safety operations, infrastructure repairs, natural resource policy and key board approvals. Chairman Rich McKay and […]
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Emergency calls, park upgrades and post office drive top Crescent Valley board meeting
High emergency call volumes, public safety updates, park improvement discussions and a grassroots effort to establish a local post office highlighted the Sept. 2 meeting of the Crescent Valley Town […]
SWAT call triggers lockdown at Eureka County schools; law enforcement investigating false threat
Local and state law enforcement agencies are investigating a “swatting” incident that triggered lockdowns at Eureka schools on Tuesday, August 25. The incident began when the Eureka County Dispatch received […]
Eureka Sheriff’s Office responds to apparent suicide
On May 22, 2026, the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shot fired in the area of the Phoenix Convenience Store in Crescent Valley, Nevada. The Lander […]
Tanker truck trailer rollover spills 4,000 gallons of diesel
A tanker truck hauling two trailers of diesel had its pup trailer rollover on Sunday, April 26, on State Route 278 just north of Garden Pass. Eureka, Diamond Valley and […]
Sheriff, DA cite evidence processing in temporary dismissal of Owl Club case
A local drug case was dismissed “without prejudice,” giving prosecutors more time to gather evidence before going to court. The Sentinel had initially reported on March 1 about the Feb. […]
Arrest made following year-long drug investigation
The Eureka County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) announced the arrrest of Owl Club owner Eleny Mentaberry on drug-related charges. The arrest followed an investigation over the past year that included undercover […]
Emergency crews respond to two-semi collision on I-80 near Dunphy
Multiple emergency agencies responded to a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning, Jan. 28. At approximately 10:00 a.m., Eureka County Dispatch received reports of a crash at […]
Registered sex offender arrested in Crescent Valley
A registered sex offender was arrested in Crescent Valley, Nevada, and is being held in Ely due to a contract between Eureka and White Pine County. On Saturday, Aug. 31, […]
District attorney employee speaks about Watts investigation at commission meeting
Multiple Eureka County citizens called for Sheriff Jesse Watts resignation during the Board of County Commissioners meeting’s public comment period on Tuesday. The public’s calls earlier this week came after […]

