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Residents across Lincoln County had reason to look toward the night sky Thursday as a dramatic partial lunar eclipse transformed the full moon, offering views from Alamo and Hiko to Caliente and Panaca.. The eclipse occurred the evening of Thursday, Aug. 27, continuing into the early hours of Friday, Aug. 28, and was visible across much of North America. Photo by Denise Houston The lunar eclipse hangs over the Lincoln County landscape as stars shine above a quiet field.

Lincoln County High School students interested in drama, choir and band started the school year by gathering in the theater for an afternoon focused on performing arts and the opportunities ahead. The first-ever “Set the Stage” Performing Arts Open House was held Aug. 19, marking a new beginning for the school’s band, choir and drama programs.

As students return to classrooms across Lincoln County, the 2026-27 school year brings a number of new faces to the Lincoln County School District. The LCSD Board of Trustees has approved new teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and support staff to fill vacancies and meet needs throughout the district. At Pahranagat Valley Elementary School, Teresa Mathews begins the year as the school’s newest teacher following the retirement of longtime educator Kari Mortensen.

Lincoln County first responders handled a variety of calls during the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 7, including flooding, several vehicle accidents, drug-related arrests and a felony eluding pursuit. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving 143 calls during the period. On Aug. 31, deputies responded to flooding on State Route 319, where water was reported running completely over the roadway. No injuries were reported. Deputies also responded to a threatening call in Rachel.

Meadow Valley Middle School students had just two days to settle back into their school routines before heading to the 4-H Camp in Alamo for the school’s fourth annual Camp Falcon. The annual trip gives students an opportunity to begin the school year outside the classroom while building relationships, school spirit and leadership skills.

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The September 4, 2026 issue of the Lincoln County Record highlights Pioche’s 121st annual Labor Day celebration, complete with live music, historic film screenings and an open house inside the newly restored 1876 firehouse. Inside, Superintendent Matt Cameron breaks down the November ballot question regarding school facility funding, local law enforcement details a major drug […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Premium Subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, please log in.

The Lincoln County High School girls volleyball team played three pool play matches on Friday, Aug. 28 and four more tournament matches on Saturday before unwinding at  the UNLV/Nebraska volleyball games in Las Vegas. The tournament featured skilled, out-of-state teams with a lot of depth. Some teams had rosters twice the size of Lincoln County’s. One of those teams, the Beckman (Cali.) Patriots, nearly dropped the first set to LCHS on Friday, but ultimately prevailed 26-24.

Panthers’ victory over Eureka extends win streak to 10 The Pahranagat Valley High School football team improved to 3-0 with a 34-12 win over the Vandals in Eureka on Friday, Aug. 28. That stretches the Panther win streak to 10 spanning back to last year’s run to the 1A State Championship. PVHS junior Bronson Fiatoa broke off a 52-yard touchdown run to open the […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Digital or Print+Digital subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, please log in.

Pioche’s Labor Day celebration will offer more than competitions, parades and longtime traditions this weekend, with live music and a look back at Nevada’s movie history adding to the entertainment Sept. 4-5. The weekend’s live entertainment begins Friday night at the Overland Hotel & Saloon, where Fast Eddie will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The band will return Saturday night for a second performance during the Labor Day festivities. Both shows are for those 21 and older.