Nevada Unemployment Climbs to Record 12.5 Percent Aug 22, 2009
Unemployment in Elko and Eureka counties increased slightly from June to 6. 7 percent in July, the agency said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Coral Everson Aug 21, 2009
She began working in the Elko County School District in 1996 as a counselor and in 2008 received her degree in psychology, where after she worked with the Special Services office for the district ... Coral will be deeply missed not only by family and friends, but also, parents, children and teachers of the Elko/Spring Creek area ... Her celebration of life is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elko. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Rainmakers get budget ax in Nevada Aug 18, 2009
The program's demise also mean less irrigation water for hay that sustains cattle over winter, said Mike Riordan, an Elko County rancher ... The cattlemen's association, Nevada Farm Bureau and Elko County Commission have urged lawmakers to save the program. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Man falls 30 feet down hole in NYC sidewalk Aug 17, 2009
The property contains 113 mineral claims covering approximately 3 square miles and located 20 miles west of Wells, Nevada in Elko County. Analysis of the drill results and new detail surface mapping to date indicates the potential for three separate limestone beds on the Morgan Hill claim group. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
NV Sportsman Cry Foul Over Wildlife Panel Chairman Aug 14, 2009
An agenda posted July 30 for the Aug. 14-15 meeting in Elko listed election of officers as the last item of business, following a public comment period and remarks by county wildlife advisory boards. An amended agenda since posted on the Nevada Department of Wildlife's Web site puts election of officers as the first order of business. (KLAS-TV)
• New BLM chief calls job 'great opportunity' Aug 13, 2009
New BLM chief calls job 'great opportunity' By Adella HardingElko Daily Free Press writer ... Abbey, 58, spent time in Elko, Nev. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nevada Gas Prices Up a Dime to $2.75 Average Aug 12, 2009
69 in Elko and North Las Vegas. In Las Vegas it is $2. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Construction Workplace Rules Put in Place Aug 11, 2009
The Department of Business and Industry's Division of Industrial Relations may be reached at the following telephone numbers: in Southern Nevada (702) 486-9140; in Northern Nevada (775) 824-4630 and in Northeastern Nevada (Elko) 775-738-3312. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Lack of money could mean less water for Nevada Aug 11, 2009
But the cloud seeding program is out of business, at least for now, in the Tahoe Basin and the Elko area. Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (KRNV.com, NV)
• Jarbidge, Nev., celebrates centennial Aug 7, 2009
Association President Howard Henning said the 30-foot-high statue of a shovel which bears thousands of supporters of the Jarbidge Shovel Brigade, currently at the county courthouse in Elko, Nev ... He said Elko County is delivering it prior to the centennial ... "A History of Jarbidge in Vaudeville Style" presented by Elko, Nev. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Great Basin Jazz Camp: The slow, hard path to greatness Jul 31, 2009
Darrick Ward, 16, of Elko, Nev. plays the trumpet during the camp Tuesday in Twin Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Events calendar Jul 24, 2009
AUG. 15: Jarbidge History at 10:30 a.m. at Pioneer Park; 11 a.m. at community hall, Idaho State University associate professor Philip A Homan presents "Queen of Diamonds - Kittie Wilkins, Horse Queen of Idaho"; sloppy joes fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at center of town (proceeds benefit Jarbidge Community Association); Progress Parade at noon on Main Street; Old Time Fun for Kids at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park (free); Jarbidge Mountains Slide Show at 2 p.m.; Centennial Auction at 3 p.m. at the big top... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gateway West task force awaits input from counties Jul 21, 2009
The task force, along with county commissioners, is attempting to secure the cooperation of officials in Box Elder County, Utah, and Elko County, Nev. Meanwhile, the group has assembled a loose coalition of Idaho counties - Cassia, Twin Falls, Oneida, Power, and Bannock - that hope to secure a feasible alternative to the power-company plans, preferably on the state line. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Power line routes explored Jul 21, 2009
Other commissions that will convene with Power County commissioners Thursday are Cassia, Owyhee, Twin Falls, Oneida, Bannock, Box Elder and Elko counties. Box Elder County is in Utah while Elko is located in Nevada. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Large crowd attends Burley Gateway West meeting Jul 14, 2009
If the state-line proposal runs into federal resistance, the task force will try to bring two other counties into the coalition - Nevada's Elko County and Box Elder County in Utah. "Our first preference would be to keep it in Idaho, but we may not be able to because of roadless areas, and we don't know how the Obama Administration will react," Stoker said afterward, "Bureaucracy is very complicated.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fuel prices squeeze brothels in Nevada (3) Jul 11, 2009
Sue s Fantasy Club in Elko doesn t need to extend any promotions because it doesn t rely on truckers, said the brothel s manager, who would identify herself only as Victoria. Business is up from last year because of a booming local economy driven by mining and rising gold prices, she said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cortez Resources Amends Agreement with Seabridge Gold to Complete Qualifying Transaction Jul 10, 2009
The Proposed Acquisition consists of interests in all or, at the election of Cortez, any number of Seabridge's mineral properties located in various counties in Nevada, including Churchill, Elko, Esmeralda, Humboldt and Nye, and includes Seabridge's Castle Blackrock Property (the "Properties"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Cortez provided notice to Seabridge of its intent to proceed with the transaction and made a payment to Seabridge of a non-refundable deposit of US$20,000. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nevada Gold Mine Fined $500,000 for Fatality Jul 8, 2009
The Mine Safety and Health Administration also announced Tuesday that four supervisors for the Denver-based mining company have agreed to pay a combined $60,000 in individual penalties for their role in the accident at the Midas Mine north of Elko in June 2007. The agency said managers "showed a disregard for the miners' welfare" and acted with "more than ordinary negligence" before the victim fell through a sinkhole while operating a large loader about 200 feet below the entrance of the mine. (Fox News)
THE R-J GOES TO A PARTY: Massachusetts scientist honored by Desert Research Institute Jul 5, 2009
A two-day trip for four to Elko to tour the Newmont Mine went for $1,500, and another three-day trip for two to Elko for the Cowboy Poetry Festival with Stephen and Beth Wells sold for $4,500. Batting practice on the field at San Francisco's AT and four box tickets to a Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers game went for $1,100. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Train travel isn't dead (373) Jul 1, 2009
Dinner the first night included a bottle of wine while watching the scenery as we raced across the high desert between Winnemucca and Elko at about 80 miles an hour. Meals on the train aren't comparable to a Michelin-starred restaurant, but they did a decent job. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Mormon crickets on the march Jun 27, 2009
Elko Daily Free Press ... The biggest concentration is north of Elko, Independence Valley, up toward Owyhee, Mountain City, Jarbidge, Knight said, where things were pretty much last year ... He said a crew of six will be stationed in Elko County in early July to monitor and combat problem areas as they arise. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Public Utilities Commission Approves New Southern Nevada Energy Rates Jun 25, 2009
Serving a 54,500-square-mile service territory that stretches north to south from Elko to Laughlin, NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services and products to approximately 2. 4 million citizens of Nevada as well as approximately 40 million tourists annually. (PR Newswire)
• Mining group withdraws petition to delary mercury program Jun 17, 2009
Mining group withdraws petition to delary mercury program By Adella HardingElko Daily Free Press. ELKO, Nev. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Boot Barn Invites Elko to Come On Down to Their Grand Opening Celebration and 20%-Off Sale Jun 2, 2009
June 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boot Barn, the largest specialty retailer for western and work boots, clothes and accessories in the United States is hosting a grand opening celebration at their Elko store at 1920 East Idaho ... This weekend, the Elko team and KRJC radio invites the community to come on in and celebrate with Boot Barn ... WHAT: Boot Barn Grand Opening Celebration -- All boots, hats, apparel and jewelry 20% off -- Live radio broadcast with KRJC -- Great food from Subway -- 4H... (Primezone Releases)
Elko girls lauded for alerting neighbors to fire May 26, 2009
(AP) - A 12-year-old girl and several friends are being credited with alerting neighbors about an Elko kitchen fire that was quickly contained by firefighters. Elko Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hecht credited Jasmin Chavez and neighbors Evalyn Chavez, Harmony Ramos and Angelica Romero with quick thinking when they noticed smoke coming from a home a little before 5 p.m. May 15 ... Information from: Elko Daily Free Press. (KLAS-TV)
Tour calls Pebble promises into question May 24, 2009
To the Western Shoshone in Crested Valley near Elko, Mount Tenabo is a sacred place. We quenched our thirst with water from the sacred stream and listened to a tribal elder recount a time before the mountain became a battleground in the tribe's fight with the mining company. (Anchorage Daily News)
• Jackpot advances city water projects May 20, 2009
Elko County Public Works Director Lynn Forsberg said that based on Jackpot's ranking and the amount of federal stimulus available, Jackpot will receive only 1. 9 million instead of 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gov's tour to Eureka, Ely, Elko, Winnemucca May 20, 2009
On Thursday, he'll attend a community meeting at noon at the Northeastern Nevada Museum in Elko and the Humboldt County courthouse in Winnemucca at 6 p.m. ... Information from: Elko Daily Free Press. (KLAS-TV)
Governor Gibbons Speaks Out Against Tax Increases May 15, 2009
He will visit Elko, Ely, Fallon and Winnemucca. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
• Burley youth sentenced for car thefts May 13, 2009
BURLEY - A 13-year-old Burley boy was sentenced Tuesday for his role in a double grand-theft incident last month that culminated in leading Nevada police on a high-speed chase before crashing in Elko ... He and three other juveniles from Burley - one age 13, two age 12 - allegedly stole two vehicles on April 1, drove to Elko, Nev ... Two others were held in the Elko Juvenile Detention Center. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Shovel Brigadiers join the feds, of all things May 12, 2009
Last year, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons named 74-year-old Paradise Valley rancher Tony Lesperance director of the state Department of Agriculture Lesperance, a former Elko County commissioner, was a vocal member of the brigade that marched down Jarbidge's main street in 2000 in defiance of the U.S. Forest Service ... "I can't go on with extinguishing our rights," Les-perance said in 2000 "It's a line we cannot cross To people who say, 'How are we (Elko County) going to pay for it?' I say,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Newmont gold mine evacuated in Nevada; no one hurt May 6, 2009
(AP) -- Newmont Mining Corp. has evacuated dozens of miners from an underground gold mine in northeast Nevada after an electrical flash of an unknown nature triggered an emergency response. Newmont spokeswoman Mary Korpi says all 79 of the miners have been accounted for and no injuries were reported at the Leeville mine in Eureka County about 20 miles north of Carlin. (KRNV.com, NV)
NHP: 2 brothers die in rollover North of Elko May 5, 2009
Elko resident Daniel Uribe, 18, was driving a compact car southbound on State Route 225-or Mountain City Highway--near Crest View Drive, when he lost control of his vehicle, ran off the road and rolled it ... During the rollover, passenger Rolando Uribe, 22, from Elko, was ejected from the Honda Civic, Stewart says. (KRNV.com, NV)
Commercial break Apr 28, 2009
One is America s second-largest mall owner, the other a small bank in Elko, Nevada. But both shut their doors within a day of each other this month because of their exposure to commercial property, the most threatening in a line-up of suspect asset classes. (The Economist)
FAA: Hundreds of planes strike birds in NV Apr 28, 2009
Elko Municipal Airport reported eight strikes and one involving substantial damage. In California, Tahoe-Truckee Airport had three strikes and one involving substantial damage while Lake Tahoe Airport reported four strikes and none involving substantial damage. (KRNV.com, NV)
Sunbelt Stations Select Algolith to Transition to HD Apr 20, 2009
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAB BOOTH SU3117 Algolith Inc, a leader in advanced high quality video processing solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV providers, today announced that Sunbelt Communications Company has selected the Algogear solution for its transition from standard- to high-definition (SD/HD) for two of its NBC affiliate stations, News 10, Elko, Nevada and -TV-News 13, Mills, Wyoming. KENV and KCWY selected Algogear's XVC-1001-UC and XVC-1001-DC along with the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Banks Fail in Missouri, Nevada as Tally for Year Hits 25, On Par With 2008 Apr 19, 2009
American Sterling Bank of Sugar Creek, Missouri, was shut by the Office of Thrift Supervision and Great Basin Bank of Nevada in Elko was closed by the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was named receiver of the banks with combined assets of $451. (Bloomberg -- US)
Feds Shut Down Two Banks In Mo., Nevada Apr 19, 2009
For Great Basin Bank, based in Elko, Nev ... "American Sterling Bank,Sugar Creek, MO" and "Great Basin Bank of Nevada, Elko, NV" were closed on Friday making the count to 25 for this year and 50 since start of 2008 for the failed banks in US.. (CBS News)
Nevada regulators take possession of Elko-based Great Basin Bank of Nevada Apr 18, 2009
(AP) - Nevada regulators announced Friday they have taken possession of Elko-based Great Basin Bank of Nevada and appointed a federal receiver ... Great Basin has two branches in Elko, one in Spring Creek, one in Fallon and one in Winnemucca. (KLAS-TV)
Nevada State Bank Acquires Great Basin Bank of Nevada Apr 18, 2009
Branches previously owned and operated by Great Basin Bank of Nevada, headquartered in Elko, Nev ... They include two branches in Elko, one in Spring Creek (southeast of Elko), one in Fallon and one in Winnemucca. (PR Newswire)
State takes possession of Elko bank Apr 18, 2009
(AP) - Nevada regulators announced Friday they have taken possession of Elko-based Great Basin Bank of Nevada and appointed a federal receiver. State Financial Institutions Commissioner George Burns said the bank's insured and uninsured deposits will be assumed by Nevada State Bank. (KLAS-TV)
Cold front continues to bring snow to valley floor Apr 17, 2009
Elko is facing a Winter Storm Warning through 7 p.m., and as of noon the eastern Nevada town received about six inches of snow. Heavy snow showers are expected through most of the day as a strong, upper area of low pressure continues to slide east across Nevada. (KRNV.com, NV)
I-Team: Mining Industry Possible Target for Taxes Apr 16, 2009
In the 40 years since the miners began digging into the Carlin Trend west of Elko, they've extracted an astonishing 70 million ounces of gold, with millions more awaiting extraction ... The Carlin mines represent billions of dollars in capital investment, a monumental gamble, Schack says, but one that has paid off for towns like Elko, which have the lowest unemployment rate in the state and the highest wages. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada gas prices down slightly in April Apr 16, 2009
Elko gas prices jumped 18 cents since March, but still remain the lowest in the state at $2. 04. (KRNV.com, NV)
Historic steam engine passing through Sparks, Elko Apr 15, 2009
Engine No. 844--the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific --will pass through Elko on Tuesday, and Sparks on Thursday ... Engine No. 844--the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific --will pass through Elko on Tuesday, and Sparks on Thursday. (KRNV.com, NV)
Sen. Reid, Under GOP Fire, Revs Up Fundraising Apr 14, 2009
"There are a lot of folks who are upset with all the spending and what's going on in the federal government," said John Ellison, a longtime member of the Elko County Board of Commissioners in northern Nevada. Mr. Ellison, a Republican, said Mr. Reid nevertheless has amassed a stockpile of good will during a lifetime of promoting issues important to rural Nevada. (Newsmax)
Boise State--The Place for Student-Athletes Apr 12, 2009
Elko, NV) Eleni Kafourou (Sr. Athens, Greece) Kayleen McDowell (Sr. (BroncoCountry.com)
Historic steam locomotive to make stops in NV Apr 12, 2009
(AP) - A historic steam locomotive will make special stops in eight cities across Nevada, California and Utah over the next month, including Elko and Sparks ... The public will have a chance to see it Tuesday in Elko and Thursday in Sparks. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada casino win down 18.1 percent in February Apr 8, 2009
Channel 4 KRNV.com: Local News and Weather for Reno-Tahoe Region: Nevada casino win down 18. 1 percent in February. (KRNV.com, NV)
Army Guard unit deployment ceremony set for Thursday Apr 8, 2009
The unit is headquartered in Las Vegas and has a detachment in Reno, but includes soldiers from across the state including a handful of soldiers from Elko, Carson City and the Dayton area. The unit's mobilization will be marked with a ceremony April 9, at 10 a.m., at the Floyd Edsall--or "Clark County"--Training Center. (KRNV.com, NV)
Is memorial in works for crash victims? Apr 7, 2009
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• More charges may loom for Burley joyriders Apr 2, 2009
More charges may loom for Burley joyriders By Damon HunzekerTimes-News writer BURLEY - Two of the four juveniles from Burley who allegedly stole two vehicles, then crashed after a high-speed chase in Elko, Nev ... More charges are expected to be added, especially for the 13-year-old driver - including a second grand-theft charge - after the investigation by the Elko County Sheriff's Office is complete ... They took the second vehicle to Elko. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
4 Idaho boys hurt in stolen car crash in NV Apr 1, 2009
(AP) - Four Idaho youths fleeing Nevada law officers in a stolen car during a chase on Interstate 80 were injured today when the vehicle flipped over at a freeway exit on the edge of Elko. Elko County Sheriff's Lt. Doug Gailey says two 12 year-olds and two 13-year-olds were in a 1990 Honda Accord that was reported stolen in Wells about 4 a.m. ... Elko police officers set up a roadblock at the exit ramp, but the teen driver maneuvered around it. (KLAS-TV)
Regulators OK restart of Nevada gold mine Mar 26, 2009
The mine is about 50 miles north of Elko near the Nevada-Idaho line. Nevada regulators last year ordered the mine to install new, more effective emission-control equipment following a yearlong investigation into mercury emissions. (KRNV.com, NV)
Wayne Friend Stone (7) Mar 25, 2009
Wayne was born to Bruce and Joanne Stone on Dec. 18, 1964, in Elko, Nev. His early years were spent in Battle Mountain and Reno, Nev. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nevada's February unemployment numbers rise, again Mar 22, 2009
The Elko "Micropolitan" area's unemployment rate was unchanged. The region continues to benefit from high gold prices and production, Worthey said. (KRNV.com, NV)
Its time to move bucket to more fitting locationThe symbol of 2001 also deserves to have better care Mar 22, 2009
There you get this message: Klamath Bucket Brigade Elko to Klamath NV UT ID OR.. If you were here in 2001 you remember what happened. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Elko County wants to block USFS roads plan Mar 21, 2009
(AP) - The Elko County Commission is trying to find a way to block or at least postpone the U.S. Forest Service's pending plan to regulate use of national forest roads and close some routes it determines are redundant or damaging the environment. The commissioners directed the district attorney's office this week to research legal options to prevent the agency from moving forward with its Travel Management Plan for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. (KLAS-TV)
• Toxic chemical pollution up 2.1% in NV from 06-07 Mar 20, 2009
Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Elko, 47. 9 million pounds. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nevada governor d00004000efends pay increases for office staffers Mar 20, 2009
Channel 4 KRNV.com: Local News and Weather for Reno-Tahoe Region: Nevada governor defends pay increases for office staffers. Nevada governor defends pay increases for office staffers. (KRNV.com, NV)
Regulators say Newmont mine in NE Nev. violated standards Mar 19, 2009
Newmont's Leeville mine in Elko County northeast of Carlin was one of 15 nationally that received a warning letter this week from the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. The agency says the underground mine that opened in 2006 and employs 355 workers has been cited 20 times for significant or substantial violations over the past two years. (KRNV.com, NV)
• More reports of 'skyquakes,' but no new answers Mar 19, 2009
8, centered 14 miles west of Elko, Nev ... Residents of Carlin, just 9 miles from the epicenter, told the Elko Daily Free Press that they didn't feel a thing from the quake. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Big pay raises in governor's office budget Mar 19, 2009
Fairness in sacrifice. Please enable JavaScript support in your browser in order to view this feature. (KRNV.com, NV)
Small quake shakes northeastern Nevada near Elko Mar 17, 2009
(AP) - A small pre-dawn earthquake has shaken northeastern Nevada near Elko, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries ... It was centered eight miles north of Carlin and 15 miles west of Elko at a depth of 7 ... An Elko County sheriff's deputy says there has been no word of any damage or injury. (KLAS-TV)
'Skyquakes' rattle S. Idaho Mar 16, 2009
Elko County Commissioner Warren Russell said the rumbling he's heard on and off for the past few years is too continuous to be sonic booms. Just hours after reports about rumblings in southern Idaho on March 3, residents of Southern California reported a similar event that rattled windows. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
