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.

Lori interviews Vitality Center's CEO Ester Quilici & Marianne McKown Marketing & Public Outreach Coordinator, talking on their CCBHC programs.

Airport Director Jim Foster discusses recent passenger flight numbers which are rising, an upcoming pavement preservation project (weather permitting) and planning underway for the observation of 100 years of flight service in Elko in April 2026, and the Elko Sky Fair event in September 2026. Visit FlyElko.com to book local commercial flights to and from SLC, Utah on Skywest.

Original air date: 1/30/26 Nevada Department of Wildlife Conservation Educator Julie Gabrielson promoted the Sportsman’s Expo coming February 27-28, encouraged volunteers to sign up for various NDOW programs, and highlighted education programs like Trout in the Classroom and Youth Archery. Find more information online at NDOW.org.

Nevada Department of Wildlife Conservation Educator Julie Gabrielson promoted the Sportsman’s Expo coming February 27-28, encouraged volunteers to sign up for various NDOW programs, and highlighted education programs like Trout in the Classroom and Youth Archery. Find more information online at NDOW.org.

Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza and Elko City Police Chief Kyle Ward provided updates in jail operations, policing, increases in crime and suicide. They also made comments on ICE and deportation tactics that would be deployed locally. Sheriff Narvaiza also announced a bid for re-election to a third four-year term.

Brigid & Johnny Reedy were featured musicians with a lineup of new and original cowboy music. The duo from Southwest Montana have been performing at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering since they were children. Brigid has published a book of poetry, “Seeds,” which is available locally. Visit BrigidReedy.com or BrigidReedyOfficial on Instagram.

Lori interviews Perla Landa-Munoz. Foster Care Recruiter for Rural Nevada Department of Human Services Division of Child and Family Services, Rural Region. DCFS has continuing training sessions, with ongoing types of support that is currently offered to foster families in rural Nevada.

City Manager Jan Baum went over agenda items for the regular city council meeting and provided updates on the Elko Regional Airport and Skywest Flights as well as a reminder the Elko Sno Bowl will not open this year for lack of snow. Visit ElkoCity.com for agendas, links to meetings and online forms and information.

Artist James Shoshone and gear maker Katie Cavasin, along with Arezoo Salamsady, a visitor from Toronto all talked about their experiences attending the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The event opened today and will run through Saturday, January 31st with events in an around the community.

An extended conversation with county commissioner Jon Karr recapping some agenda items and outlining goals for 2026.

Christina Bradford of “all things veteran” promoted the VA Town Hall on March 4th at 5 p.m. at the museum, numerous job openings ranging from Elko VA Clinic to National VA Cemetery opening in Elko, to the Endless Pawsibilities “Mutt Mondays,” that pair veterans with canine companions. Call 775-327-2128 to ask about any number of local veteran resources, events or activities.

Jill Tingey of UNR Extension promoted the latest Elko County Needs Assessment, an online survey, and urged listeners to pick up free radon kits as January is National Rado Awareness Month. UNR Extension is hiring a part-time position for the UNR Sanford Center for Aging. There are numerous 4-H Youth Development opportunities offered and the Heart and Hope, anti-Domestic Violence Workshops, will open March 3. Sign up or get information at extension.unr.edu, 775-738-7291.

Lori interviews Perla Landa-Munoz. Foster Care Recruiter for Rural Nevada Department of Human Services Division of Child and Family Services, Rural Region. DCFS has continuing training sessions, with ongoing types of support that is currently offered to foster families in rural Nevada.