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.

Elko City Manager Jan Baum and Financial Services Director Julie Davis discussed the clean audit presentation set for the afternoon meeting and outlined proposed changes to the downtown Elko parade route. Supporters will approach the council to rename a baseball field in honor of the late Gaylan Christean. The council is also set to review and accept an agreement between the Boys and Girls Clubs and the City to own, operate and maintain the Recreation and Aquatic Center that

Original air date: 12/4/25 President Valerie Sargeant, Vice President Rick Whittington, Choir Members Lynn Lemmon and Emily Crofts, along with pianist Connie Muir all talked about the love of music and sharing the joy of performance with the community. Visit Ruby Mtn Voices on FB or their website for a lineup of holiday events.

Park Ranger Cheryl Miller of the California Trail Interpretive Center described December events including Pioneer Christmas and ongoing craft, sewing and crochet activities to build community during the winter months. The center will also host a snowshoe hike in January with Nevada Outdoor School leading the way. From scavenger hunts to holiday ready family photos, there is plenty to do at the Trail Center located 8-miles west of Elko, take the Hunter Exit off I-80. Visit...

President Valerie Sargeant, Vice President Rick Whittington, Choir Members Lynn Lemmon and Emily Crofts, along with pianist Connie Muir all talked about the love of music and sharing the joy of performance with the community. Visit Ruby Mtn Voices on FB or their website for a lineup of holiday events.

Commissioner Delmo Andreozzi discussed the pending Firefighters Association Contract which includes COLA and PERS raises through 2028, a proposal to possibly purchase the Wells Fargo Building downtown Elko to be refurbished for county offices, and support for a permanent art installation to commemorate the America 250 celebration. Other agenda items include an update on Elko Senior Center activities, and a public hearing on converting water rights from stock water to mining a

“E” Center Executive Director Annette Kerr and Billie Crapos, Chamber CEO, provide today’s update on behalf of the City of Elko. This season is full of holiday happenings from the Festival of Trees to the Snowflake Festival and Parade of Lights in downtown Elko. There are live theatre performances, music, festivities, events and incentives to shop close to home and support especially small businesses. Visit ExploreElko.com or ElkoNevada.com for a community calendar of events.

Original air date: 11/20/25 Chamber CEO Billie Crapo highlighted numerous holiday happenings and special events all to boost local shopping and to support local businesses during the season. The Chamber headquarters are at 1405 Idaho Street in the historic Sherman Station. Visit ElkoNevada.com for a community calendar and other information.

Julie Gabrielson, NDOW Conservation Educator, talked about the Elko Sportsman Expo, Big Game surveys and hunts, the Elko Christmas Bird Count, Fisheries and Fall Fishing as well as the new Animal Planet series, “Wild Nevada,” which airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

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.

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.

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.