The mining industry's first and only independent program has for the second time awarded Rio Tinto Kennecott near Salt Lake City the Copper Mark - a certification which was developed four years ago to demonstrates a site’s responsible production of copper and sustainable mining practices.
The drug mifepristone’s authorization is under threat in a yet-to-be-decided Supreme Court case, but big pharmacies are filling prescriptions for now.
Coeur Mining, Inc. published its 2023 ESG Report highlighting the company’s efforts to advance its environmental, social and governance strategy, priorities and practices and its responsible mining operations, including the expanded Rochester Mine in Nevada.
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Volunteers make up 90% of the organization’s workforce, so constantly finding more people is important, Tiandra Rushing, executive director, says.
Hear from State Sen. District 19 Republican candidate William Hockstedler on April 13, 2024, as he talks about his healthcare career and thoughts on representing the area if elected.
Healthcare executive and entrepreneur William Hockstedler explains why they should consider him in the Republican primary election during an interview on April 13, 2024.
State Sen. District 19 Republican candidate William Hockstedler describes his background in law enforcement and explains why he is running for office on April 13, 2024
Deborah Atwood and Joshua Crapo were arrested on April 17, each charged with gross misdemeanor child endangerment and a misdemeanor count of using or possessing drug paraphernalia.
Four mining executives from a variety of cultural backgrounds spoke in Elko about their perspectives on how the mining industry is evolving to better support surrounding communities and provide a more inclusive workplace for women.
The inaugural competition, created by Ms. Elko County Pageant and Leadership Program Director Ruby B. Sutton of RSB Legacies, seeks to celebrate and empower girls and women between 13 and 30 years old.
The tribes at Duck Valley Indian Reservation are providing the land for the new school, site preparation and plan to set up an aggregate batch plant.
The band Southwind has performed for decades. Members get along and keep their acts focused on the venue and season.
The Nevada helicopter was shot down in southern Afghanistan, killing its entire crew.
Kurt Englehart placed the needs of Nevadans as a top priority.
The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths.
Kira L. Negrete, 41, was arrested April 15, 2024, at 340 Commercial St. and charged with violation of probation or condition of suspended sentence.
The charges listed do not imply guilt. Under the law, everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead.
The Supreme Court will consider a straightforward but legally untested question: whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for official acts.
In January, former Resorts World President, Scott Sibella entered a plea agreement, admitting to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act that requires financial institutions, including casinos, to report large or suspicious cash transactions.
Hilton, 43, has become a high-profile advocate for getting tough on what she describes as the “troubled teen industry,” which promises to rehabilitate teenagers struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, and problematic behavior.
Living Stones Church participates in the Clean Up/Green Up event on April 20, 2024.
Over the span of two hours, the volunteers fished plastic waste out of the river, found cans among reeds and even pulled a grocery cart out of the mud.
William Hockstedler is a healthcare executive and entrepreneur with a background in law enforcement and the military.
ELKO — South Fork Recreation Area is an ideal pick for a relaxed afternoon in the wilderness. Located about a 30-minute drive from downtown Elko, this Nevada State Parks site offers trout and bass fishing along with many outdoor recreation opportunities.
ELKO — Earlier this month, the Elko Mexican Folkloric Ballet brought its 16th annual gala to the Elko High School Performance Arts building.
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After speaking with several programs — including Napa Valley College and Folsom Lake College — Micheli has chosen to attend and play softball for Mendocino College, in Ukiah, California.
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