Hospice Director Billie Crawford provided information about the area’s all volunteer, non-profit community hospice that provides peer support for grieving families as well as end-of-life care for those who are dying.

Director Matt McCarty talked about ongoing fundraising for the land acquisition, providing meals, vaccinations and clubs and other opportunities. The Elko Senior Center is located at 1795 Ruby View Drive and is online at elkoseniors.org. Call 775-738-3030 for more information about services.

Assistant City Manager Dale Johnson provided an update on city issues in advance of the regular council meeting. Topics ranged from preparing for the City Election to new subdivisions and naming a ballfield in memory of a beloved coach.

Original air date: 1/9/26 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Manager Callie Greenhaw and Volunteer Coordinator Allie Helmig were guests to talk about the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Volunteers are needed for set building, monitoring events and helping filmmakers with videography. Contact the Western Folklife Center at nationalcowboypoetrygathering.org.

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Manager Callie Greenhaw and Volunteer Coordinator Allie Helmig were guests to talk about the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Volunteers are needed for set building, monitoring events and helping filmmakers with videography. Contact the Western Folklife Center at nationalcowboypoetrygathering.org.

Marianne McKown of Vitality Integrated Program Services gave an update on services and access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment programs in the community. Vitality is a non-profit provider offering wraparound services in addition to outpatient mental health care and inpatient substance abuse treatment.

There was no one available for the county meeting. Host, Lori Gilbert read the agenda for the meetings.

Elko City Parks and Recreation Director James Wiley along with City Aquatic Manager Nikki Johnson were guests to talk about the new Nevada Gold Mines Recreation & Aquatic Center. Johnson is retiring after 38 ½ years with the pool beginning as a swim instructor. The new center opens this month and will include numerous amenities including a fitness center, gymnasium and teen center. Visit bgcelko.org for a schedule.

Original air date: 1/2/26 The California Trail Interpretive Center is busy in the new year with numerous programs and activities from hiking to sewing, crafting and exploring. Visit the website CaliforniaTrailInterpretiveCenter.org for a list of events. Admission is FREE. The center is located 8 miles west of Elko, take the Hunter Exit off I-80. The center is also looking for volunteers to help with the Amer250 Trail Days event June 6th through 7th. Check it out!

The California Trail Interpretive Center is busy in the new year with numerous programs and activities from hiking to sewing, crafting and exploring. Visit the website CaliforniaTrailInterpretiveCenter.org for a list of events. Admission is FREE. The center is located 8 miles west of Elko, take the Hunter Exit off I-80. The center is also looking for volunteers to help with the Amer250 Trail Days event June 6th through 7th. Check it out!

Elko City Fire Chief James Johnston and Deputy Fire Chief Joel Finley provide year end stats, updates on training, tips for safe lithium battery charging and outlined plans and goals for 2026, among various topics.

Original air date: 12/23/25 Elko City Council Member Marissa Lostra provided an update in city news from recent accomplishments to goals, including realizing strategic planning, in 2026. The city has numerous projects and notes progress on civic engagement and collaboration in adopting updated building and fire codes, maintaining air service, promoting infrastructure and supporting responsible growth.

Elko City Council Member Marissa Lostra provided an update in city news from recent accomplishments to goals, including realizing strategic planning, in 2026. The city has numerous projects and notes progress on civic engagement and collaboration in adopting updated building and fire codes, maintaining air service, promoting infrastructure and supporting responsible growth.

Local historian Jan Petersen takes us back to 1869 in Elko Nevada when the town of Elko “sprang to life,” as she described. There are families and businesses that originated during the time that have endured. Petersen reminds family stories forge connection and can inspire personal growth.

Elko Historian Jan Petersen recalls local history and blends new events into a discussion of small town togetherness.

Center Director Matt McCarty talked about holiday offerings from meals to live entertainment and food distribution and transportation offered year-round. The Elko Senior Center has embarked on a land acquisition to accommodate expansion plans with fundraising underway. Visit the center at 1795 Ruby View Drive, online at elkoseniors.org or call 775-738-3030 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Assistant City Manager Dale Johnson provided an update on the recent council meeting to include winners of the Mayor’s Arts Awards 2025, preliminary approval to name a baseball field after the late Gaylen Christean and tips for winter driving and snow removal around the city.

Orinignal air date: 12/11/25 Superintendent CJ Anderson and CFO Cassie Stahlke were guests to describe Elko County schools current budget woes. The school district is forming a committee to examine budget cuts to meet declines in school enrollment, rising insurance costs and to meet required fixed costs.

Gail Rappa, Director of Continuing Ed, Sadie Crabb, Development Specialist at the GBC Foundation and Katie Karnehm-Esh, Humanities Center Coordinator appeared to talk about year end activities as well as offerings and opportunities in the New Year. Registration and Advisement is underway for Spring Semester 2026 which opens January 20th. Visit gbcnv.edu or for Continuing Education campusce.net/gncnv.

Superintendent CJ Anderson and CFO Cassie Stahlke were guests to describe Elko County schools current budget woes. The school district is forming a committee to examine budget cuts to meet declines in school enrollment, rising insurance costs and to meet required fixed costs.