COMMUNITY β Healthcare Expansion
π THE GIST: In a significant boost for local healthcare access, Vitality Unlimited has opened its primary care services to the general public. β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Avalanche Warning
π THE GIST: Police have issued an urgent warning regarding extreme avalanche danger in the Ruby Mountains. The combination of recent heavy β¦
MINING & ECONOMY β Operations Update
π THE GIST: In recent corporate updates, both Kinross and First Majestic have issued positive outlooks on their Nevada operations. Notably, β¦
COMMUNITY β School Policy Update
π THE GIST: Early results from the Elko County School District’s newly implemented cellphone policy are highly favorable, offering a bright β¦
GOVERNMENT β Infrastructure Planning
π THE GIST: The long-debated future of the Elko County Courthouse is changing course again. HA Architects is now proposing a comprehensive β¦
π THE GIST: Newmont has filed a formal notice of default against Barrick regarding their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, alleging mismanagement and diversion of resources to β¦
π THE GIST: Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) reported a massive 25% production jump at Carlin in Q4 2025, but they aren’t hiring a huge new workforce to do it. Instead, they are going β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Digital Burn Permits
π THE GIST: The Elko County Fire Protection District has officially transitioned to a mandatory online burn permit system for the 2026 season. β¦
MINING & ECONOMY β Gold Output Surge
π THE GIST: Elko County is poised to maintain its dominance in the global gold market with a projected 15% increase in output by 2026. This β¦
COMMUNITY β Airport Board Cancellation
π THE GIST: The City of Elko announced the cancellation of the Airport Advisory Board meeting that was originally scheduled for today, β¦
COMMUNITY β The Great Elko Burger Wars: Your Top 5, Ranked by the Community
π THE GIST: We asked Elko County one simple question: Who serves the best burger? Over 100 of you showed β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Runaway Juvenile Taken Into Custody in Carlin After Multi-Agency Effort
π THE GIST: A juvenile who ran away from a Washoe County facility Sunday morning β taking β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Sheriff Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Firearm in Spring Creek
π THE GIST: Elko County Sheriffβs deputies, with assistance from local police and emergency services, β¦
Editor's Note: This is the first piece in The Elko Brief's new Opinion section. Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not this publication. We believe a healthy β¦
GOVERNANCE β The ‘Use-It-Or-Lose-It’ Era Ends with Hard Base-Budget Reset
π THE GIST: Elko County is moving past the era of ARPA-inflated cushions and β¦
GOVERNMENT β City Council Advances 2026 Strategic Goals
π THE GIST: The Elko City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened on Tuesday, February 10, to advance key initiatives for β¦
π THE GIST: Anthem Broadbandβs recent “Half Court Shot Challenge” in Spring Creek has successfully raised significant support for local athletics. The event, which β¦
HEALTH β Kaiser-Renown Partnership Finalized
π THE GIST: Kaiser Permanente has officially entered the Northern Nevada healthcare market through a joint venture with Renown Health, β¦
COMMUNITY β Elko Valentine’s Weekend Guide
π THE GIST: From a “Million Dreams” adult prom to speed dating for strays, Elko is packed with ways to celebrate love β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Earthquake North of Battle Mountain
π THE GIST: A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck northern Elko County near Battle Mountain early Saturday morning, February 8, β¦
EDUCATION β Middle School Intramural Sports Canceled
π THE GIST: Middle school intramural sports across the Elko County School District have been canceled for the remainder of the β¦
COMMUNITY β Housing Assistance Boost
π THE GIST: New relief is on the way for Elko County residents struggling with housing costs. The Rural Nevada Development Corporation (RNDC) β¦
GOVERNANCE β Sheriff Re-election Bid
π THE GIST: Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza has officially signaled his intent to seek a third term. Following the filing of his financial β¦
COMMUNITY β TOMORROW: Half-Court Shot Challenge at Spring Creek High
π THE GIST: Tomorrow night (Friday, February 6) is your chance to win a year of free internet from Anthem β¦
MINING β Western Exploration Begins Environmental Studies for Major Gold Project
π THE GIST: Western Exploration has kicked off a 14-month comprehensive baseline study for its Doby β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Fentanyl Overdose Claims Life of 31-Year-Old Woman
π THE GIST: A 31-year-old woman died from a suspected fentanyl overdose Wednesday afternoon in Elko, marking β¦
The Deficit Machine: How Elko’s Budget Went Sideways By Scott Ingram
I want you to picture a bathtub. Not a fancy oneβjust a standard, American, seen-better-days bathtub with β¦
ELKO β Patriot Resources Corp. announced Monday that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire the Liberty Ridge tungsten property in Elko County, marking a β¦
ELKO β The Elko County School District (ECSD) has officially declared a “fiscal emergency,” grappling with a projected $15 million budget deficit that threatens to β¦
Elko County witnessed a transformative moment of community unity this past Saturday, January 31, as the Narcan distribution box dedication ceremony drew a resounding turnout at β¦
SAFETY β Safe Streets Act (AB4) Now in Effect Across Nevada
π THE GIST: Nevadaβs legal landscape has shifted significantly with the full implementation of Assembly Bill 4 (AB4), β¦
MINING β ICG Silver & Gold to Launch Phase 1 Exploration at Tuscarora
π THE GIST: ICG Silver & Gold Ltd. is officially moving forward with its Phase 1 exploration program β¦
MINING β Registration Opens for 40th Annual Elko Mining Expo
π THE GIST: The Elko Mining Expo is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades as a premier US β¦
The Gold Paradox: Inside Elkoβs High-Stakes Financial Freefall By Scott Ingram
The sunlight in Elko has a specific, expensive quality these days. It glints off the casino windows β¦
The Garlic and the Ghost: Midnight at The Star By Scott Ingram
There is a specific frequency of silence that only exists in buildings over a hundred years old. In Elko, that β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Elko SWAT Arrest
π THE GIST: A 45-year-old Elko man is in custody following a high-stakes SWAT operation late Tuesday night. Officers deployed a distractionary β¦
GOVERNANCE β Commission Vacancy
π THE GIST: Elko County officials are looking for community-minded residents to fill a vacancy on the Natural Resources Management Advisory β¦
π THE GIST: Three individuals, including two adults and one juvenile, are in custody following a violent sequence of events late Thursday night that involved an alleged home β¦
COMMUNITY β Anthem Broadband Hosts Half-Court Shot Challenge at SCHS
π THE GIST: Anthem Broadband is bringing a high-energy Half Court Shot Challenge to Spring Creek High β¦
MINING β Peloton Confirms Lithium Discovery at North Elko Project
π THE GIST: Peloton Minerals Corporation announced successful results from its maiden drilling program at the β¦
ECONOMY β Elko County Gaming Revenue Rises as Vegas Strip Declines
π THE GIST: Elko County casinos reported $34.9 million in gaming revenue for December 2025, marking a 2% increase β¦
MINING β Gold Futures Surge Past $5,000 as Nevada Mines Reap Historic Windfall
π THE GIST: Gold futures surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the first time in late January 2026, reaching β¦
Elko County is on the front lines of a major expansion in public health access. On Saturday, January 31, the county will receive its first two publicly accessible Narcan β¦
ECONOMY β NV Energy to Issue $63M in Refunds Amid Mandatory Billing Shift
π THE GIST: In a major victory for consumer advocacy, NV Energy has committed to refunding $63 million to β¦
SAFETY β Rancher-Liaison Program Praised at 2026 Cattlemen’s Update
π THE GIST: A specialized rancher-liaison program in Elko County is receiving high praise at the 2026 β¦
GOVERNMENT β County Commission Approves $540K in Water Infrastructure Investments
π THE GIST: At their January 21, 2026 meeting, Elko County Commissioners approved over $540,000 in β¦
MINING & ECONOMY β Nevada Organic Phosphate Achieves DTC Eligibility for Electronic Trading
π THE GIST: Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. announced on January 22, 2026, that its β¦
COMMUNITY β Elko’s Warmest December on Record Threatens 2026 Water Supply
π THE GIST: Elko County experienced its warmest December on record in 2025, leading to below-normal β¦
MINING β Eminent Gold Announces ‘First Standalone Carlin-Type Discovery in 20 Years’
π THE GIST: Canadian junior miner Eminent Gold Corp announced what it calls the β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Two Elko-Based Helicopters Collide During Wyoming Wildlife OperationβNo Injuries
π THE GIST: Two helicopters registered to Elko-based aviation companies collided on β¦
COMMUNITY β Human-Built Beaver Dams Help Restore Fire-Damaged Land in Elko Region
π THE GIST: The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is deploying “beaver dam β¦
MINING β Dynasty Gold Confirms Near-Surface Gold at Midas Property in Elko County
π THE GIST: Vancouver-based Dynasty Gold Corp announced on January 14th that exploration at its β¦
MINING β Peloton Minerals Awaits North Elko Lithium Drill Results
π THE GIST: Peloton Minerals Corporation is awaiting multi-element analysis results from its November 2025 maiden β¦
GOVERNMENT β Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Elko County Offices Closed Monday
π THE GIST: Elko County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of β¦
MINING β i-80 Gold Targets 600,000 Ounces by 2032 from Nevada Projects
π THE GIST: Canadian mining company i-80 Gold Corp is targeting a substantial increase in gold production β¦
[COMMUNITY] β Attorney General Cites Elko in Statewide Housing Affordability Push
π THE GIST: Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has officially unveiled a comprehensive housing β¦
[COMMUNITY] β Spring Creek High School Opens New State-of-the-Art Agriscience Center
π THE GIST: Spring Creek High School has officially unveiled its new 4,800-square-foot β¦
[GOVERNMENT] β Federal Lending Bill Set to Expand Credit Options for Elko Residents
π THE GIST: A new bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Kevin β¦
[GOVERNMENT] β BLM Reopens Greenlink North Environmental Review
π THE GIST: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has officially reopened the environmental review for the Greenlink β¦
WEATHER β The Rubies Are Nearly Bare: Record Low Snowpack Raises Summer Water Concerns
π THE GIST: The Ruby Mountains are experiencing “record low snow water amounts” β¦
MINING β Exploration Company Eyes 8.5-Kilometer Gold-Silver Strike Near Tuscarora
π THE GIST: Gold Runner Exploration Inc. made an option payment for its Falcon Project in Elko β¦
MINING β NGM Miner Files Lawsuit After Equipment Accident
π THE GIST: Keith Boswell, an underground miner at Nevada Gold Mines’ Cortez Hills operation, has filed a lawsuit β¦
SAFETY β Did You Feel It? Two Earthquakes Shake Elko County This Week
π THE GIST: Elko County experienced minor seismic activity this week with a magnitude 3.2 earthquake Tuesday β¦
GOVERNMENT β County Seeks Proposals for Lamoille Grove Rehabilitation Project
π THE GIST: Elko County commissioners will discuss issuing a Request for Proposals for the β¦
GOVERNMENT β County Commission to Vote on Sheriff’s Office Union Contracts
π THE GIST: Elko County commissioners will vote Tuesday on new collective bargaining agreements for β¦
GOVERNMENT β County Commission to Consider $513K Grant for Tuscarora Water Tank Replacement
π THE GIST: Elko County commissioners will vote Tuesday on applying for a $513,120 grant β¦
GOVERNMENT β Planning Commission Reviews Fuel Storage Facility Permit for Wendover Area
π THE GIST: The Elko County Planning Commission is reviewing a conditional use permit β¦
GOVERNMENT β Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing on Short-Term Rental Regulations
π THE GIST: The Elko County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing today on proposed β¦
GOVERNMENT β New Fire Station Proposed for Lamoille Area
π THE GIST: The Elko County Fire Protection District is seeking approval for a new fire station in Lamoille, with the β¦
GOVERNMENT β County Reviews Code Changes for Renewable Energy Facilities
π THE GIST: The Elko County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing today on proposed amendments to β¦
[MINING] β NGM Miner Files Lawsuit After Equipment Accident
π THE GIST: Keith Boswell, an underground miner at Nevada Gold Mines’ (NGM) Cortez Hills operation, has filed a β¦
GOVERNMENT β Elko National Cemetery Construction Progresses, Senator Pushes for Updated Timeline
π THE GIST: Construction on Nevada’s first national cemetery is actively β¦
COMMUNITY β Fifth Annual Mimosa Fundraiser Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention
π THE GIST: Zero Suicides Elko County held its 5th Annual Brunch & Bottomless Mimosa β¦
COMMUNITY β LASSO Pushes Forward on Shelter Expansion as Adoptions Surge
π THE GIST: LASSO (Local Animal Shelter Support Organization) is actively working on a shelter building β¦
MINING β Lithium Price Surge Sparks Project Restart Near Elko
π THE GIST: Citing a dramatic 150% rebound in lithium prices since mid-2025, Sienna Resources Inc. has announced it is β¦
MINING β Maverick Springs Silver Project Sees Massive Resource Boost
π THE GIST: Sun Silver Ltd. has announced a major upgrade to its Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project, located β¦
MINING β Major ‘Critical Metals’ Discovery Announced South of Carlin
π THE GIST: Phenom Resources Corp. has identified a large-scale Rare Earth Element (REE) and β¦
CRIME & SAFETY β Investigation Underway After Body Found Near Errecart Bridge
π THE GIST: Elko Police Department detectives are investigating the death of an individual whose β¦
π THE GIST: The University of Nevada, Reno is hosting its annual Cattlemen’s Update in Elko County from January 13-16, bringing together industry experts to discuss the β¦
MINING β Western Exploration Reports Positive Gold-Silver Drilling at Aura Project Near Elko
π THE GIST: Western Exploration Inc. has released drilling results from its Aura β¦
POLITICS β Elko Secures $2 Million for New Water Storage Tank
π THE GIST: The City of Elko will receive $2 million in federal funding to build a new water storage tank, part of a β¦
HEALTH β Elko Gets Behavioral Health Center as SilverSummit Expands Medicaid to Rural Nevada
π THE GIST: Starting today, approximately 75,000 rural Nevadansβincluding nearly 30,000 β¦
COMMUNITY β GBC Welding Students to Build Steel ‘Portal to Democracy’ for America’s 250th Birthday
π THE GIST: When America celebrates its 250th birthday on July β¦
MINING β WATCHDOG: Patriot Minerals Technical Report Ruled Non-Compliant
π THE GIST: Investors are being advised to “not rely” on the most recent technical data for the β¦
Governor Joe Lombardo officially stepped into the center of a national cultural debate today, announcing his leadership role in a new ballot initiative aimed at amending the Nevada β¦
ECONOMY β Elko County Gaming Win Up 5.3% in November
π THE GIST: Local casinos had a strong November. Elko County gaming establishments reported $35.6 million in total gaming win, β¦
π THE GIST: The Elko County Board of Commissioners met today (January 5) for their annual organizational session, electing new leadership and setting the procedural tone for what β¦
π THE GIST: While gold usually dominates the Elko headlines, American Tungsten & Antimony (ATA) has officially commenced its maiden diamond drilling program at the Tennessee β¦
π THE GIST: While gold usually dominates the Elko headlines, American Tungsten & Antimony (ATA) has officially commenced its maiden diamond drilling program at the Tennessee β¦
π THE GIST: The Elko County Board of Commissioners met today (January 5) for their annual organizational session, electing new leadership and setting the procedural tone for what β¦
With Natascha Viljoen officially taking the helm as Newmontβs CEO, the industry is buzzing with rumors that the worldβs largest gold miner may finally seek to consolidate the β¦
COMMUNITY β DEADLINE: Youth Basketball Registration Ends Tomorrow, Jan 5
π THE GIST: Parents of children in 2nd through 8th Grade have less than 24 hours to secure a spot for the β¦
π THE GIST: As spot gold prices shatter records and eye the $5,000 mark, Elko County faces a familiar paradox: unprecedented mining wealth colliding with a strained local β¦
COMMUNITY β The Cowboy Poetry Boom: Why Elkoβs 41st Gathering is Seeing a 53% Surge
π THE GIST: Elkoβs National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is no longer just a local traditionβitβs a β¦
WEATHER β Monday Commute Alert: Rain-to-Snow Transition May Slick Elko Roads
π THE GIST: Northern Nevada is bracing for a weather shift tonight. An 80% chance of rain today will β¦
GOVERNMENT β 50+ New Nevada Laws Now in Effect: What Elko County Residents Need to Know
π THE GIST: Over 50 new laws took effect in Nevada on January 1, 2026βincluding tougher DUI β¦
HEALTH β Long COVID Leaves Rural Nevada Patients Stranded: Limited Care Options for Elko County Residents
π THE GIST: As Nevada grapples with what experts call a “silent β¦
GOVERNMENT β Weekend Public Notice Roundup: Assessment Rolls and Carlin Service Bids
π THE GIST: Local government agencies have released several important notices this weekend β¦
ECONOMY β Nevada to Receive $180 Million for Rural Healthcare Transformation
π THE GIST: Nevada has been awarded nearly $180 million in the first year of a new federal Rural Health β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Pedestrian Killed on I-80 Near Carlin After Exiting Disabled Vehicle
π THE GIST: A pedestrian was struck and killed on the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Carlin on β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β Minor 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Northwest of Elko
π THE GIST: A small earthquake occurred Friday afternoon northwest of Elko. While recorded by seismic β¦
COMMUNITY β New Nevada Law Lets Parents Choose Public School Regardless of Zip Code
π THE GIST: Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, Nevada parents can apply to enroll their β¦
WEATHER β Winter Storm System Bringing Showers to Elko County Through Monday
π THE GIST: A series of storm systems will impact Elko County from Saturday through early next week, β¦
COMMUNITY β New Nevada Law Allows Insurers to Exclude Wildfire Coverage
π THE GIST: As of January 1, 2026, Nevada insurers can now offer homeowner policies that do not β¦
POLITICS β Lombardo Administration Releases 2025 Year-End Report
π THE GIST: Governor Joe Lombardo’s administration released its 2025 year-end report highlighting approved β¦
MINING β BLM Greenlight Opens Swift Exploration Project Near Battle Mountain
π THE GIST: The Bureau of Land Management has completed its environmental assessment and approved the β¦
COMMUNITY β Billionaire Investor Takes Control of Elko Daily Parent Company
π THE GIST: Florida-based billionaire David Hoffmann is investing $35 million into Lee Enterprises and β¦
SAFETY β 1-Year-Old Rescued After Fentanyl Exposure in Winnemucca
π THE GIST: A 1-year-old child stopped breathing after ingesting fentanyl in a Winnemucca apartment on December β¦
COMMUNITY β Nevada Ranks Dead Last in Youth Sports β And Elko Families Know Why
π THE GIST: Nevada has the lowest youth sports participation rate in the nation β dead last every β¦
THE GIST: Barrick Gold Corporation, the 61.5% owner and operator of Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), has authorized its board to explore an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that would spin β¦
If you are planning to ring in 2026 in Elko, bring a coat. The forecast is calling for a frigid night with highs hovering near freezing and lows dipping into the teens (17Β°F). But β¦
THE GIST: Western Exploration Inc. has officially kicked off its 2025 exploration campaign in Elko County. The company is launching a fully funded, 4,000-meter reverse circulation β¦
THE GIST: The University of Nevada, Reno is bringing the annual Cattlemen’s Update to Elko on January 15, 2026. This isn’t just a meet-and-greet; it’s a critical β¦
π THE GIST: Hycroft Mining (Nasdaq: HYMC) just dropped their latest drill results from the historic Hycroft mine (the old ghost city of Sulphur, NV), and the numbers are turning β¦
While Nevada gas prices averaged $3.42, a Sinclair station at 2500 Alta Vista offered holiday relief at $1.94 per gallon for a six-hour window. Here’s why this local gesture β¦
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to wish everyone in Elko County a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
Whether you’re celebrating in Elko, β¦
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HEADLINE: SIGNAL > NOISE: What Barrickβs Proposed IPO Actually Means for Elko County
THE FACT LEDGER The β¦
ECONOMY β The Elko ‘Miner Tax’: Statistical Reality or Rural Legend?
It is the most common grievance in the lunchroom of every mine in the Carlin Trend: β¦
MINING β Gold Pierces $4,500: A Historic Surge for Elkoβs Mining Bedrock
π THE GIST: Gold prices shattered records this morning, surging past the $4,500 mark as global demand and β¦
HEADLINE: ECONOMY β Barrick Exploring IPO for Nevada Gold Assets
βοΈ Social Copy (Ready to Post) πΌ GIST: Barrick exploring IPO to “unlock value” for Nevada gold mines. β¦
ECONOMY β Barrick Exploring IPO for Nevada Gold Assets
π THE GIST: Barrick Gold Corporation has announced it is exploring an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its North American β¦
PUBLIC SAFETY β 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Near Elko
π THE GIST: A moderate 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Western Elko County today, centered approximately 55 miles east of β¦
The failure of Nevada SB 10 during the November 2025 special session has left the stateβs housing market without proposed caps on corporate homebuying, a decision that carries β¦
ENVIRONMENT β Lawsuit Challenges Expedited Review for South Railroad
π THE GIST: Conservation groups filed a lawsuit on December 18, 2025, challenging the expedited environmental β¦
The Elko County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of skeletal human remains in a shallow grave north of Interstate 80.
The β¦
As Christmas weekend approaches, travelers moving through Northern Nevada are facing a dramatic shift in weather conditions. While record-breaking warmth has defined the early part β¦
COMMUNITY β Christmas Warmth Record Expected
π THE GIST: Elko is experiencing record-breaking warmth this weekend with temperatures 16-18 degrees above normal. However, a major β¦
FLASH β Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Northern Elko County
π THE GIST: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Northern Elko County as a major storm system moves through β¦
ECONOMY β NevGold Expands “Limousine Butte” Project Footprint
π THE GIST: NevGold has expanded its Limousine Butte Project by 6 square kilometers, identifying new β¦
The sudden termination of Nevadaβs top water regulator has sent ripples through the stateβs agricultural and mining sectors, signalizing a potential shift in how the Humboldt β¦