Conservation Educator Julie Gabrielson highlighted the annual Elko Sportsman Expo underway at the Elko Conference Center through Saturday. NDOW is also completing big game surveys, observing raptors and licensing boats in time for the spring season.

Elko Police Captain Rick Moore and Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza provided updates on a variety of issues from the recent animal hoarding in Montello to the Elko County Jail overcrowding with mental health patients and snowmobilers in Lamoille Canyon posing avalanche danger.

Orginal air date: 2/17/26 Kurstin Sirotek is an Environmental Specialist with the City of Elko and is helping coordinate the annual Clean Up Green Up event. April 25th is the date for this year’s event now in its 23rd year. Visit the Elko City website at ElkoCity.com for registration forms and get ready to spruce up with FREE landfill day, community barbeque in the park and related events.

Elko City Manager Jan Baum appeared alongside Elko City Fire Chief for an overview of the Elko City Council meeting and a summary of the City Fire Department year in Review for 2025.

Original air date: 2/12/26 Elko County Clerk Becky Plunkett was in-studio to talk about Election 2026. From voter registration to volunteer recruitment, filing for public office opens March 2-13. Visit VOTE.NV.gov to check your registration or register to vote.

Elko County School Superintendent CJ Anderson delivered budget news to include a possible adjustment at Flagview Intermediate where all Elko City 5th and 6th grade students attend class. One proposal would reduce Flag View to only 6th grade next year, leaving current 4th graders to remain at their current campuses. Flag View would NOT close under the proposed scenario but would reduce staff resulting in school district savings. The ECSD is looking to offset an $11.1 million d

Chamber of Commerce Membership Coordinator Katie Ashley was our guest and described numerous events and activities through the Elko Chamber. From networking to marketing, mixers and workshops, chamber members enjoy personal attention and access to an engaged business community. Visit the Elko Area Chamber website at ElkoNevada.com for more information.

County Commissioner Delmo Andreozzi provided an update on agenda items in advance of the regular county commission meeting. The Boys and Girls Clubs presentation on the Elko Sports Arena will be followed by a county manager’s office request for professional services to study county properties to accommodate courthouse and county office needs. Visit ElkoCountyNv.net for the agenda and attachments.

Lori interviews Molly Walt, CEO of Nevada Rural County’s RSVP: Retires Senior Volunteer Program, a non-profit in Nevada rural counties. They dive deep into discussion on the available services and the need for volunteers. RSVP Mission is "Helping Seniors to Stay Independent." Drivers are greatly needed, as are home companions!

Kurstin Sirotek is an Environmental Specialist with the City of Elko and is helping coordinate the annual Clean Up Green Up event. April 25th is the date for this year’s event now in its 23rd year. Visit the Elko City website at ElkoCity.com for registration forms and get ready to spruce up with FREE landfill day, community barbeque in the park and related events.

Original air date: 2/13/26 Local lawmaker Bert Gurr provided an update on legislative issues to include discussion on declining revenue, attainable housing and Fairness in Women’s Sports, a bill he will champion in 2027.

Local lawmaker Bert Gurr provided an update on legislative issues to include discussion on declining revenue, attainable housing and Fairness in Women’s Sports, a bill he will champion in 2027.

Elko County Clerk Becky Plunkett was in-studio to talk about Election 2026. From voter registration to volunteer recruitment, filing for public office opens March 2-13. Visit VOTE.NV.gov to check your registration or register to vote.

Senior Center Director Matt McCarty talked about the Senior Center Land Fundraiser, the Food Distribution program, Meals on Wheels and meals served weekdays at the center at 1795 Ruby View Drive. Visit ElkoSeniors.org for more information.

Elko City Manager Jan Baum provided an update in city news in advance of the regular city council meeting to include a preview of the RDA meeting in which a tax carve out will be explained resulting in some $200K being returned to the county, plans for a new Elko City Hall and update on a joint urban pond development with Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Original air date: 2/6/26 Cheryl Miller of the California Trail Interpretive Center talked about numerous ongoing events and activities offered free or of low cost to the community. Junior Ranger Day is Saturday, March 7th while Freedom 250 Trail Days is set for June 6-7. Get information, volunteer or donate materials at CaliforniaTrailInterpretiveCenter.org

Cheryl Miller of the California Trail Interpretive Center talked about numerous ongoing events and activities offered free or of low cost to the community. Junior Ranger Day is Saturday, March 7th while Freedom 250 Trail Days is set for June 6-7. Get information, volunteer or donate materials at CaliforniaTrailInterpretiveCenter.org

CJ Anderson, Elko County School Superintendent, Heather Steel, CTE Facilitator and Work Based Learning Coordinator were guests to talk about February as National CTE Month. Students will engage in regional competition and are participating in the SC High School Success Summit Collaboration. Silver Sage and Ruby Mtn FFA students recently participated in the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, providing friendly service to visitors eager to learn more about agriculture.

Lori interviews Vitality Center's CEO Ester Quilici & Marianne McKown Marketing & Public Outreach Coordinator, talking on their new mobile unit van.

Elko County Commissioner Jon Karr was a guest to outline a very light agenda going into the regular Elko County meeting. Among the significant agenda items, former Elko County Manager George Boucher will be remembered for decades of service dating back to 1971 until he retired in 2001.