BLM Recruits Fire Dispatchers - Trail to Rail Days May 18-19

Law Enforcement Update “Uptick in Burglaries”

April 25, 2019

Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza and Police Chief Ben Reed talk about several law enforcement issues beginning with a recent suicide in the jail to an ongoing investigation into an increase in burglaries of homes, businesses and vehicles in the city and

City to Host Elko Mural Expo

April 23, 2019

Elko City Mayor Reece Keener hosted Geralda Miller and Eric Brooks with “Art Spot Reno,” to discuss the Elko Mural Expo 2019 which is planned for September 26-29 to include as many as 26 original murals created by visiting artists from around the country and the world. The event is expected to cost $82,000 and the city is asked to donate $10,000 toward the effort. Businesses and civic groups are also invited to participate along with the Western Folklife Center. Find more info at

Elko County Library Hosts Fundraiser

April 19, 2019

The Elko County Library hosts the 31st Annual Spring Fundraiser, “Just Desserts.” The event is Saturday, May 4th from 5:30 until 8 PM at the Library at 720 Court Street. Tickets are available at the library for $15 per person and include a chance at a $500 Cash Door Prize. Proceeds this year will benefit the Elko County Bookmobile which typically travels 30-thousand-miles yearly and makes 27 stops monthly throughout rural Nevada. Find out about a host of services, programs, reference materials, e-books and online help all available FREE at your Elko County Library. (775) 738-3066 or

Chamber Membership Support Coordinator Anthony Crosby

April 18, 2019

Elko Area Chamber CEO Billie Crapo introduced the new Membership Support Coordinator for the local business organization. Anthony Crosby is known for his online media feature, “Anthony Around Town,” to include stories and podcasts highlighting local people and their passions. The Chamber is also hosting the annual Home Show & Business Expo May 11th and 12th at the Elko Convention Center, and the agency is looking ahead to several spring and summer events to enhance networking and strengthen the business

Elko County Commissioner Jon Karr

April 17, 2019

Elko County Commissioner Jon Karr discussed the proposed County Budget, detailed concerns over Nevada Division of Forestry plans to increase the county share of financial responsibility for firefighting costs, and expressed support for updating Elko County building codes from the current 2003 standard to

Mayor Keener Hosts City Planner Cathy Laughlin

April 16, 2019

Elko City Mayor Reece Keener hosted Elko City Planner Cathy Laughlin on “Elko, Live,” for an update on construction permits, planned retail and commercial growth as well as Redevelopment Agency projects for the downtown corridor. The pair also discussed the need to adopt 2018 Building Codes as well as an increase in complaints from residents about various code violations including nuisance properties in city

School Superintendent Todd Pehrson

April 11, 2019

Elko County School Superintendent Todd Pehrson discussed legislative issues that could impact local schools, gave an update on the construction of Liberty Peak Elementary in Spring Creek, and responded to concerns about the school district policy that critics say discriminates against transgender

On Being Transgender in Elko

April 10, 2019

Guest Evi Buell is a tenured college English professor, Vice Chair of the Elko City Planning Commission and is transitioning. She talks about her experience in navigating physical, emotional and social complications in rural Nevada. The Elko County School Board is making adjustments to the Elko County School District Policy that applies to Gender Non-Conforming Students and while the policy addresses some aspects of gender discrimination it also defines “Gender” as “means a student’s biological sex assigned at birth.” The board has already been scrutinized by the ACLU for a previous policy that denied a middle school transgender student access to a male bathroom and locker

Mayor Keener Hosts City News

April 9, 2019

Elko City Mayor Reece Keener highlighted the budget, described a 7-million-dollar Water & Sewer Workshop being considered for construction at the City Treatment Plant; and gave an update on Elko Regional Sports Complex construction. Several city topics were discussed in advance of the regular

BLM Recruits Fire Dispatchers – Trail to Rail Days May 18-19

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