[5] Originally founded as the Ely Record,[1] it is the second oldest weekly newspaper in Nevada.

[6] The paper focuses on local stories to provide community journalism for the rural area.

[1] Since then, the paper used a number of locations as a headquarters, including Pioche, Caliente, and Panaca[6] but is now based in Alamo.

[7] In 2011, local reporter Rachel Williford won first place as a Journalist of Merit from the Nevada Press Association.

[9] Battle Born planned to close the paper in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until long-term managing editor Ben Rowley purchased it.