The Nevada National Guard is assisting statewide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Colonel Michael Brodallo talks about the Nevada National Guard mission and invites residents to explore careers, training and opportunities that come with service. The Battle Born Youth Challenge Center will launch in Elko County in the spring of 2021 to provide 150 young men and women with the motivation to succeed.
Nevada Association of School Boards Director of Training Deb Dudley and Acting Elko County School Board President Teresa Dastrup discuss the process of filling five vacancies on the governing board, describing successful candidates as “someone who will put children first.” The Elko County School Board has endured weeks of contention culminating in the resignation of five of the seven board members, the abrupt resignation of Dr. Michelle Robinson who was just a year into the position, an interim superintendent stepping back from the fray, and a superintendent search back to square one after all but one candidate backed out of consideration.
Elko County Undersheriff Justin Ames and City Police Chief Tyler Trouten discuss Back-to-School safety and call for civility from parent groups and others protesting mask mandates and COVID-19 vaccinations to slow the spread of the respiratory illness. The Elko City Council and Elko County School Board have endured outbursts as tensions erupt over political divisiveness. Undersheriff Ames also defends the “Constitutional County” resolution adopted by commissioners calling it “a way to have our voices heard,” by the governor’s
Elko City Fire Chief Matt Griego joins Elko City Manager Curtis Calder on the radio show to announce retirement and plans for advancing Deputy Fire Chief Jack Snyder. The city council is hosting their regular meeting meeting at the Elko Convention Center in anticipation of community discussion on COVID-19 masking
OCTA Board Members Helen Hankins and Jan Petersen give an overview of the upcoming convention. The Oregon California Trails Association will meet in Elko from September 13-16th. The 38th Annual convention will include tours of trails, guest lectures, a visit to a blacksmith and gunsmith shop, interpretive walking trails at historic, recently-excavated Fort Ruby, as well as a scenic tour of Lamoille Canyon that includes a nature trail, walk and tips on photography. The convention theme is “Through the Lens of History – Preserving the Past – Focusing on the Future”
Great Basin College and the Department of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce that the Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education will launch in the Fall of 2021. The program was designed for GBC’s service area and beyond. The online degree allows students to continue working while still obtaining their degree. Lynette Macfarlan, ECE Professor stated, “The degree program will focus on working with children from birth through age five with an emphasis on play theory, nature-based experiences, special education including behavioral interventions, and English language acquisition development.” For more information about the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, please contact ECE Program Supervisor, Lynette Macfarlan at lynette.macfarlan@gbcnv.edu or by phone at 775-340-3426 or 775-753-7193. Lynette Macfarlan: 775-753-2239,
Elko Area Chamber CEO Billie Crapo hosted Stacey DeFord of Accelerated Medical to talk about the Business After Hours Event. The chamber is promoting several local fall events including the Elko County Fair, a return to school and activities including sports, and a reminder to businesses to apply for COVID-19 relief through the Nevada Gold Mines I-80
Elko County Commissioner Cliff Eklund provides an overview of the regular county governing board meeting in advance of a rural road trip to Montello and West Wendover. Among the issues the Commissioner discusses: water rights in Montello and a request from Pilot Valley residents for a name change to reflect their growing
Elko City Mayor Keener hosts Elko City News with updates on agenda
Choral Music Educator Karen Rogers, and Director of Bands Michael Broyles described the new Fine Arts facility nearing completion on the Elko High School campus. The building will house classrooms, rehearsal space, an auditorium and state-of-the-art theatre to allow for multi-media productions and training for students in technology, sound and lighting design. Music and theatre educators are looking forward to fall performances and hosting students when classes begin in