Original air date: 11/12/25 Lori interviews Ashley Hall, adoption recruiter for NDHS and DCFS, about the variety of ways you can help foster kids in rural Nevada

City Manager Jan Baum highlighted agenda items for the afternoon meeting including meeting the new Child Advocacy Center Electronic Storage Device Detection K9. “Trigger” will be introduced during the meeting as the council is expected to approve donations to cover the coast of the specialty K9, handling and training. The community is invited to the next “First Tuesday,” event on December 2 from 5-7 p.m. at the Elko Regional Airport. The final City Council meeting of the year

Callie Greenhaw, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Manager, and Allie Helimg, WFC Volunteer Coordinator, were guests to promote the 41 st  National Gathering set for Jan 26-31, 2026. The “Volunteer Social” is going to be on Tuesday, December 2 from 6-8 at the Pioneer Hotel in downtown Elko. Visit westernfolklife.org for volunteer and gathering details.

Callie Greenhaw, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Manager, and Allie Helimg, WFC Volunteer Coordinator, were guests to promote the 41st National Gathering set for Jan 26-31, 2026. The “Volunteer Social” is going to be on Tuesday, December 2 from 6-8 at the Pioneer Hotel in downtown Elko. Visit westernfolklife.org for volunteer and gathering details.

Lori gets an update from Chamber CEO Billie Crapo.

Lori speaks with Dr. Thompson on the importance of men's mental health.

Original air date: 11/13/25 Mr. Dustin Baum brought a group of Elko High students from the FBLA to discuss their upcoming special event, “Merry Quizmas Family Trivia Night,” on Thursday, December 11th in the Old Gym from 6 – 8 p.m. The students talked about the significance of their organization and the support they receive to pursue their dreams of business. Talan Alsdorf served as co-producer of today’s show.

Elko City Assistant Manager Dale Johnson and City Building Official Jeff Ford were guests to discuss proposed building code changes and fee increases.

The General Election is a year away and Kathy Durham is doing her homework. Durham, a Wendover High School Government & Economics teacher and Democrat, will challenge incumbent Mark Amodei, a Republican. Filing opens Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 13, 2026.

Cheryl Miller of the California Trail Interpretive Center talked about numerous December events including Pioneer Christmas. The center remains open with FREE admission, located 8-miles west of Elko, take the Hunter exit off I-80.

Mr. Dustin Baum brought a group of Elko High students from the FBLA to discuss their upcoming special event, “Merry Quizmas Family Trivia Night,” on Thursday, December 11th in the Old Gym from 6 – 8 p.m. The students talked about the significance of their organization and the support they receive to pursue their dreams of business. Talan Alsdorf served as co-producer of today’s show.

Senior Center Director Matt McCarty talked about the distribution of 100 food boxes to senior citizens, the Grand Opening for the Giving Machines, the progress of the land acquisition, the growth of the senior center and the upcoming Christmas Bazaar.

Lori interviews Ashley Hall, adoption recruiter for NDHS and DCFS, about the variety of ways you can help foster kids in rural Nevada

Orignial air date: 10/22/25 Cowboy Poetry Gathering Manager Callie Greenhaw was our guest to promote the 2026 National Gathering. From music to art, food, dance and workshops, find tickets and show information online at nationalcowboypoetrygathering.org. The 2026 Gathering opens January 26th.

Original air date: 11/5/25 Jill Baker-Tingey was the featured guest with updates on extension service programs including 4-H, Heart & Hope Family Violence Intervention and Agriculture & Natural Resource.

Original air date: 10/30/25 Lt. Doug Fisher with the Elko County Sheriff’s Office and Cpl. Joshua Taylor with the Elko Police Department provided updates on the Crime Suppression Unit, Child Sex Trafficking, Safe Back Country Travel and details on the upcoming First Tuesday series on Tuesday, November 4th.

Original air date: 10/29/25 FISH Director Pastor Tim Royal and Reverend Julie Vice of the FISH Board of Directors were guests to talk about the holiday season and food insecurity as well as helping government workers impacted by the government shutdown. Visit the new website elkofish.org.

FISH Director Pastor Tim Royal and Reverend Julie Vice of the FISH Board of Directors were guests to talk about the holiday season and food insecurity as well as helping government workers impacted by the government shutdown. Visit the new website elkofish.org.

Jill Baker-Tingey was the featured guest with updates on extension service programs including 4-H, Heart & Hope Family Violence Intervention and Agriculture & Natural Resource.

Lori interviews founder and executive director, Steve Shell, of the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada.