Lori Gilbert - ELKO LIVE

Lori Gilbert has been a radio broadcaster in Elko for more than 30 years. As host of the weekday radio show, “Elko, Live!” she interviews local and statewide guests on a variety of topics, keeping the community informed on emerging and ongoing issues.

Gilbert’s weekday news reports have been a continuous, trusted source of local information.

Gilbert serves on the Board of Directors for the Committee Against Domestic Violence, the Nevada Arts Council, PBS Reno, and the STARS Committee for the Elko County School District.

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10/9/26 Elko Live - MMIW Thalia Marin

The Director of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women organization was a guest to talk about challenges and concerns surrounding justice, law enforcement and investigation into thousands of missing Native Americans. Thalia Marin talked about the prospect of a Memorandum of Understanding with local law enforcement to extend protection on the local colony.

2 days ago

10/8/26 Elko Live - Elko School News

Elko County School Superintendent CJ Anderson talked about an emergency order from the governor extending school funding, plans to engage community advisory committees to resolve funding and attendance challenges.

3 days ago

10/7/26 Elko Live - Elko County

Elko County Manager Amanda Osborne and County Commissioner Delmo Andreozzi are guests for the County Update. The pair discussed a city request for Errecart Blvd. expansion funds, capital needs in the county and jail expansion plans. Commissioner Andreozzi also discussed a request to steer funding from the Elko TV District to charter school needs, which is not a request from Elko County.

4 days ago

10/06/26 Elko Live ENCORE - Elko City Update

City Fire Chief James Johnston gave a brief update on recent city council actions and talked about fire safety, growth and planning. October is National Fire Prevention Awareness Month, and the City Fire Department will host an Open House on Thursday, October 8th at 5 p.m. at Fire Station #1. ALL are invited to the FREE event.

5 days ago

10/5/26 Elko Live - GBC Humanities

Dr. Katie Karnehm-Esh, Great Basin College Humanities Center Coordinator, was our guests to outline numerous fall events in conjunction with the “Big Reads,” NEA program. From performances, readings, lectures and workshops, GBC Humanities is inviting participants on campus and throughout the community to enjoy literature and the arts. Visit gbcnv.edu.

6 days ago

10/2/26 Elko Live - Elko BLM CTIC

Cheryl Miller of the California Trail Interpretive Center described numerous events and activities for the fall season. Free admission at the center located 8-miles west of Elko, take the Hunter Exit.

Oct 2

10/1/26 Elko Live - Newe Knowledge Center

Mary Gibson, Fermina Stevens and Katie Karmehn-Esh were in-studio to highlight the 6th Annual Ruby Valley Treaty Conference and Gathering which is underway October 1-4 in Elko and at the South Fork Reservation at Lee. Visit www.noowuhkc.org to register or for more information.

Oct 1

9/30/26 Elko Live - City Council Candidates

There are six candidates in the running for two Elko City Council seats. Brandy Anderson, Walter Fick, Randy Ridgway, Chip Stone, Marcella Syme and Jim Winer gave separate interviews and are featured in today’s Elko Live broadcast.

Sep 30

9/29/26 Elko Live - Elko City Update

Sep 29

9/28/26 Elko Live - Elko Mayoral Candidates

There are three candidates vying to become the next Elko City Mayor. Today’s “Elko, Live” features recorded segments with each. Marissa Lostra is a current councilmember seeking the seat; Giovanni “Pooch” Puccinelli is a current councilmember and serves as the city Mayor Pro Tem; and Michael Hagen is trying for a second time to win election as mayor.

Sep 28

9/25/26 Elko Live - NDOW Gabrielson

Nevada Department of Wildlife Conservation Educator Julie Gabrielson highlighted several topics from fishing to hunting, FREE classes and outreach to volunteer opportunities. Visit NDOW.org or the NDOW office on Youth Center Road in Elko for more information.

Sep 25

9/24/26 Elko Live - Law Enforcement

Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza and City Police Chief Kyle Ward talked about licensing prostitutes, jail expansion and operations and how the departments handle internal affairs investigations into domestic violence and other offenses.

Sep 24

9/14/26 Elko Live ENCORE - Fire Prevention

Elko County Fire Protection Chief Matt Petersen and BLM Fire Education Specialist Clint Mothershed of the Wildland Fire Service were guests to talk about fire prevention. The theme is: “We are not out of fire season yet!”

Sep 23

9/22/26 Elko Live - City of Elko

Assistant City Manager Dale Johnson discussed agenda items in time for the meeting to include a report on flood vulnerability, site selection for the new Elko City Animal Shelter and the expansion of Errecart Blvd as an arterial route.

Sep 22

9/21/26 Elko Live - Endless Pawsibilities

Misty Eklund, and TJ, of our local nonprofit that rescues and rehomes unwanted pets were in-studio to promote fundraising for rescued and rehomed animals. They brought “Minnie,” a border collie mix who recently underwent an amputation due to an injury. Minnie needs a loving home. 😊 There are many supporters, collaborators and foster homes for pets that make the mission possible. Visit Endless Pawsibilities at 2193 Industrial Way or search online to find out how to adopt, fos

Sep 21

9/18/26 Elko Live ENCORE - Ruby Mtn Therapeutic Riding

Carolyn Steninger, President of the Ruby Mountain Handicapped Riding Program, along with Leslie Creel of the Elko Trail System Initiative, Stefan Goehring of the Elko Velo Club and Doug Clarke, RMHR Volunteer, all appeared to talk about the 47th Annual Fundraiser, the Man Mule Race.

Sep 18

9/17/26 Elko Live - Chamber of Commerce

Elko Area Chamber CEO Billie Crapo talked about special events, chamber benefits, board of director elections and candidate forums among various topics.

Sep 17

9/16/26 Elko Live - County UNR Extension

Extension Educator Jill Baker-Tingey promoted the County Needs Assessment survey, which is underway, senior health initiatives, 4-H Youth Development, Heart and Hope family resilience programs and preparing gardens for fall and winter.

Sep 16

9/15/26 Elko Live - City Airport

Elko City Airport Manager Jim Foster talked about Elko Sky Fair set for Saturday, September 19th to coincide with the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival and the Balloons and Bubbly Cocktail Walk in downtown Elko. Foster also talked about air service development, and the future of flight services in Elko.

Sep 15

9/14/26 Elko Live - Fire Prevention

Sep 14

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