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- School board tackles tech overhaul, budget, AI and celebrates year-end successes
The Eureka County School District board tackled a comprehensive agenda on May 20 as the academic year draws to a close, highlighted by the approval of a significantly revamped technology plan—the first in five years—addressing everything from cybersecurity to the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Alongside this crucial update, board approved a tentative budget while… Read more: School board tackles tech overhaul, budget, AI and celebrates year-end successes - Extension and Nevada Rural Housing release statewide rural housing studyStudy offers new data to drive community solutions A newly released study conducted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension highlights a growing housing affordability crisis across rural Nevada. Commissioned by Nevada Rural Housing, the study provides valuable, county-specific data on housing supply, affordability and future needs – marking a critical step forward in efforts… Read more: Extension and Nevada Rural Housing release statewide rural housing study
- County commission tackles packed agendaHere are news briefs from the May 20 county commissioners meeting. What’s happening in Carson City? Mears outlines bill progress County assessor Mike Mears discussed SB116, the Elected Officials Salary Bill, which ed out of the Senate, 19 to 2, and out of Assembly Government Affairs, 12 to 2. It’s now on the Assembly floor… Read more: County commission tackles packed agenda
- VFW Post 8194 to host Memorial Day remembrance ceremonyVFW Post 8194 will honor fallen service with its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 31 S Main Street in Eureka. The event will feature guest speakers, musical selections, a solemn rifle volley salute, and the playing of Taps conducted over the… Read more: VFW Post 8194 to host Memorial Day remembrance ceremony
- Extension and Nevada Rural Housing release statewide rural housing studyStudy offers new data to drive community solutions A newly released study conducted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension highlights a growing housing affordability crisis across rural Nevada. Commissioned by Nevada Rural Housing, the study provides valuable, county-specific data on housing supply, affordability and future needs – marking a critical step forward in efforts… Read more: Extension and Nevada Rural Housing release statewide rural housing study
- Attorney general urges consumers to seek compensation for inflated generic drug pricesCARSON CITY – Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is calling on consumers to check their eligibility for compensation after a $39.1 million settlement was reached with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over allegations of price inflation and anti-competitive practices. Nevada is among 50 states and territories ing this effort. The settlement, filed in U.S. District Court… Read more: Attorney general urges consumers to seek compensation for inflated generic drug prices
- Groundwater conservation bill nears Senate voteThe Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee heard a revised version of Assembly Bill 104 (AB 104) Thursday, May 8. The bill would establish the Nevada Voluntary Water Rights Retirement Program to buy and retire water rights from willing sellers to reduce overuse in groundwater basins. Groundwater supplies about 30 percent of the state’s total water… Read more: Groundwater conservation bill nears Senate vote
Sports
Eureka girls track and field team wins state; boys take fourth
The Eureka girls track and field team won the NIAA 1A State Track and Field Championships at Moapa Valley High School on Saturday, May17. “We knew if the girls did what they’re supposed to do, we’d win,” said Vandals track and field head coach Gio Minoletta. They did exactly that. Sophomores Victoria Hage and Brooke…
Eureka HS Regional Recap
Eureka girls’ track and field team wins Northern 1A Regional Sophomores Victoria Hage and Brooke Watts finished first and second in the Southern Nevada 1A 200-meter final. Hage set a season record with a time of 27.53 seconds, and Watts had a personal best time of 28.03. Kristy Nichols Comstock TudorEureka High School girls track…
Vandal Softball Mid-Season Recap
Eureka vs. West Wendover – March 1 The Eureka County Lady Vandals came from behind to defeat the West Wendover Varsity Wolverines, 24-17, in a high-scoring softball game. The Lady Vandals trailed by as many as eight runs but rallied in the third inning, scoring 20 runs on nine hits to take the lead and…
ECHS hosts Winter Sports Awards
Eureka County High School held its winter sports awards ceremony on Monday, March 10. Bridgett Gray Natalie Gray and Travis Gallagher after the Winter Sports Ceremony held March 10. The Lady Vandals earned the 1A East Runner-Up title for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Athletes receiving special recognition included: Megan Johnson, Offensive MVP Natalie Gray, 1st Team…
Ball teams compete at state
Despite valiant efforts, both Vandal varsity basketball teams ultimately fell short of their goal to capture the 1A state basketball title Feb. 20-22 in Las Vegas. The boys team played Virginia City in the state quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Faith Lutheran High School and fell to the Muckers, 65-44. Virginia City went on…
Community
Obituaries
Paul Elvin Arney
It is with a gentle mix of sorrow and warm hearts that we the life of Paul Elvin Arney,…
Richard Earl Kephart
Richard Earl Kephart, of Eureka, Nevada, ed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 at the age of 96. He was…
Local Stories
Eureka County announces Snapshots of Summer: Youth Photo Challenge
Eureka County has announced a Snapshots of Summer: Youth Photo Challenge for children within the county aged 18 and younger. The challenge is for kids to take a snapshot of…
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Fiddles fill Opera House for annual state contest
The Eureka Opera House was booming with fiddling tunes on May 16 and 17 as the contestants for the Nevada State Fiddlers contest filled the auditorium. Marking its ninth year…
Roxbury Blues set to play final concert of the season
Local high school rock band Roxbury Blues will perform its last concert of the year on Friday, May 23. Courtesy Photo(Left to right) Nate Tudor, Tyler Hoekenga, Aden Adams and…
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Announcements
Historic Opera House hosts Eureka Grant Summit
Eureka Opera House will host a Eureka Grant Summit, presented by the Nevada Office of Federal Assistance, June 2-4. The…
Start the summer reading program; enter to win big prizes
MyBrary Community Library announced a fun-filled summer reading program beginning June 9 and running through July 26. It’s completely free,…
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Opinion
Op-Ed: Why blaming cage-free laws misses the mark
Bryce and Lyndy Omer Meadow Valley Farm The availability and price of eggs is a hot topic across the country right now, with consumers at the mercy of a volatile market.…
Release the Biden tapes
Some people will argue against releasing the audio of former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. “Unnecessary,” they say. “Vendictive,” whispers the wind. The plain truth of it,…
Shame, Shame, Shame
To American progressives and leaders of the ever-devolving Democratic Party who persist in drawing a line between a country sending home illegal aliens and a country importing people from a conquered…
More backbone, Sen. Rosen
The last year in the alleged Biden istration saw a horrible spike in antisemitism. And the reason? Antisemitism acts on college campuses, facilitated by the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. …