Adella Harding

ELKO — For the first time since 1991, the Elko mayor and council posts will come with a raise, although the only one to benefit right away from the pay hike is Marissa Lostra, who will be sworn in Jan. 6.

ELKO — Nearly all of the 13 mobile homes designated for demolition at Shady Elms Mobile Home Park have been razed, according to the latest update

Many thank retiring Elko Councilwoman Mandy Simons for her service during her 12 years on the council, and City Attorney Dave Stanton tells her “Elko is a much better place

Newmont Corp., which is a partner in Nevada Gold Mines and is selling smaller mines to boost its coffers, is also reducing its corporate workforce

Barrick Gold Corp., which has mines and projects in Nevada and worldwide, is threatening to suspend operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold-mining complex in Mali unless the government and the company can resolve a lengthy dispute.

Several members of the board of trustees attended the Nevada Association of School Boards conference in Reno, where the awards were presented.

ELKO — A busy year is ahead for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko, Spring Creek, Carlin, Wells — and, coming soon, Battle Mountain and West

ELKO — Conversion of all Elko water users to meters will move ahead in the new year, but slowly — and the complete $14.15 million conversion is

The big rise in the price of gold in 2024 is boosting the local economy in northern Nevada with increased optimism, development and hiring.

ELKO — The year that just ended was good for housing development in Elko, Spring Creek and Elko County overall, and housing construction is likely to continue at a good pace into 2025.