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In the Headlines: Duck Pond headlines County Commission Agenda Thursday City Council Meeting Sheriff's Office report for Thursday and Friday "Hidden" geothermal resource found near Tonopah Bobcats/Ladycats Basketball hosts Pahranagat Valley from Alamo tonight

This week’s Bristlecone Tribune ran an incendiary headline over my article on the Thanksgiving Eve County Commission meeting during which ridiculous comments were made by Commissioners Hank Vogler and Paula Carson on what should be done with the ducks from the Duck Pond while the necessary repairs are made.  Hearing Vogler’s remarks reminded me of another politician… Commssioner Vogler needs to ta...

Pastor Bob Winder on the upcoming Community Christmas Dinner - your help is needed!

In the Headlines: Duck Pond back on the County Commission Agenda on Wednesday Statewide unemployment unchanged at 5.3% False Earthquake alert on Thursday under investigation Bobcats and Ladycats Basketball and Wrestling back on track

In the headlines: Blotter reports includes preliminary information on Murray Summit crash Equine Herpes virus outbreak forces changes at NFR EPA spots unregistered disinfectants on store shelves Nevada is the second-best state for high-speed internet

In the Headlines: Silver Belle illuminated on the US Capitol Grounds Sheriff's office Monday report Statewide voter rolls shrink 1.1% Supermoon tomorrow night Megamillions hits for $90 million Ozempic for Cats?

In the headlines: Governor signs three bills from the Special Session into law White Pine County beef from Perigo Beef served at Capital Christmas Tree lighting White Pine Sheriff's Office report for Sunday Powerball hits $775 Million for Wednesday's drawing Forget the Yellow Brick Road, the Las Vegas Sphere strikes gold with the Wizard of Oz Thumbnail:  Jess Perigo in a Facebook video from Washin...

In the Headlines: Duck Pond comments by Commissioners irritate locals Sheriff's Office report for the last week Nevada seniors seeing big jumps in fraud

in the headlines: Commission meets on Thanksgiving Eve with one commissioner making some dark comments about the duck pond... Missing Idaho woman found dead Nevada National Guard General issues statement on National Guard shooting in DC. Family of man killed in Vegas casino sues casino for negligence Visitor in Vegas hits Megabucks for $11 million Powerball grows to $719 Million for Saturday

I'm Wyatt Cox with Commentary. Just remember, Bill Cosby said it best, never challenge worse . When the last county commission came through, and they botched the duck pond horribly, we said, We've got to get new commissioners in there. It couldn't get worse! Commissioner Paula Carson:   "I would like to see just a horse trailer, load up the ducks and geese, take them to Comins Lake. Then you don't...

In the headlines: For the first time in recent memory, County Commission meets on Thanksgiving Eve A Busy Monday for White Pine County Sheriff's Deputies Authorities are searching for a missing Montana Woman UNR researchers testing "virtual fencing" Needles Mustangs Football team wins State 2A championship Las Vegas Metro police uses giant turkey to enforce pedestrian crossings

In the headlines: Governor signs bills from special session, some still unsigned Sheriff's Office Blotter Report Wildlife Commission votes to regulate Coyote contests

In the headlines: State graduation rate up four points, White Pine County up to 93 percent County Commission to hold a meeting the day before Thanksgiving Sheriff's Office report for Friday and Saturday Supreme Court Mail-in Ballot ruling may impact Nevada Rural Nevada Counties could be major players in economic growth State 2A Football championship game with Needles and Pershing County Tuesday mo...

This is Thanksgiving week, and while most of us are preparing for a relaxing week, the White Pine County Commission has decided to hold a meeting on Wednesday.  Seems four of the five members of the commission are allergic to kindness to their employees.  But the agenda is short which hopefully means the rocket scientists might not screw anything up too badly.  On the other hand, knowing that four...

Dave Costello of the Ely Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints talks about the activities of the Ministerial Association Food Bank.   The Food Bank will be assembling Thanksgiving Dinner bags 11-22 11am at Sacred Heart Church for delivery 11-25.  Call/Text Barbara to volunteer 775-293-0749 To volunteer to help or if you need help call 775-293-0550.

In the headlines: Emerson College Poll shows Lombardo and Ford in dead heat for 2026 Governor's race Sheriff's Office Blotters for Wednesday Caesars Entertainment fined by Gaming for allowing illegal bookie to gamble

In the headlines: Legislature adjourns Special Session but Film Bill dies Sheriff's Blotter Report includes a student attacking staff Mt. Wheeler Power Santa's Elves Program seeking donations Nevada OSHA says no political pressure to drop Musk complaints NIAA realigns Football playoffs system

In the headlines: Inmate convicted in connection with July 2024 Ely State Prison riot Day 7 of Special Session see Crime Bill advance, Film Tax Credit stall Legislators to consider corporate purchases of private homes Monday Sheriff's Office Blotter Summary Ladycats Soccer team keeps piling up accolades

Ely Mayor Nathan Robertson talks about the Landfill, CDBG Grants for the city, and the new City Building Official. 

In the headlines: Legislature goes to unscheduled Sixth day - Film, Crime bill still pending Sheriff's Office weekend report Report:  NDOT website shows how to create naked images Ethics violations in two agencies

In the headlines: Legislature unanimously passes SNAP backup plan Assembly passes Crime Bill, Film Production Bill; pending in Senate Last week's Sheriff's Office Report DETR announces Up Next Nevada Initiative to keep afterschool programs staffed Mega Millions hits, but 14.3 million others win smaller prizes - up to $3 million.

First, our brand new special KELY song...then an update on the *REDACTED* website report on the Schellraiser Music Festival moving to Wisconsin ! UPDATE:  Rudy tells us while we were reporting this, the *REDACTED* website pulled the story! 

Paul Podborny from the Ely United Methodist Church updates us on what's going on with the Ministerial Association Food Bank and how YOU can help! If you need help the Food Bank is open Mondays 1-2pm and Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm behind Economy Drug. 

In the Headlines: City Council votes to explore moving Landfill billing to Property Tax Bills Gas Prices Level off - White Pine average still cheapest in the state Special Session news - opposition to Film Tax credits almost derail bill before session gets underway and Telephone Comments disabled in the Assembly Governor criticised for interveining in OSHA/Musk Vegas project

in the headlines: Governor calls Special Legislative Session to start today County Commission fails to act - again - on Duck Pond, kicks can down the road Ely City Council to consider new Building Official Report:Nevada construction workers are among the least productive in the nation Report:Nevada drivers see some of the biggest insurance rate hikes in the nation after a speeding ticket FanDuel a...