KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

Sinclair Broadcasting is not backing down on bringing Jimmy Kimmel back. They’ll pre-empt the show with their national news program.  No word from Nexstar, licensee of ABC4 in Salt Lake City.  But here’s the truth.  According to analysts, late-night TV hasn’t been profitable for years.   Jed Rosenzweig at latenighter.com cites an analyst who told him CBS is losing between 25 to 40 million a year,...

In the Headlines: Public Lands Day on Saturday Tesla gets battery restricitons curbed Guy Rocha, state archivist, passes Clark County inmate dies at ESP "Fabulous Five Day Sale" on Las Vegas stays Caesars rolls out Nevada resident discounts Fallon farmer rolls out porch-decorating business Nevada's favorite cocktails Ladycats soccer, volleyball have winning weekend

White Pine County School Superintendent Dr Adam Young talks with Wyatt about the just released "star ratings" under the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) for the 2024-25 school year and what they say - and don't say - about our schools.     He also gives us an update about what's happening about the new K-8 School to replace the aging David E Norman Elementary and White Pine County Middle...

Paul Podborny of the Ely United Methodist Church tells us how White Pine County turned out for the Community Food Drive on September 13th. 

In the headlines: Silver State Classic Challenge Weekend Sheriff's Office busy on Wednesday Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act boosted by Nevada Senator Las Vegas loses 4000 jobs in August Greenlink North transmission line along US-50 stalls K9 catches car thief in Elko Ladycats teams take center stage this weekend

Programs on this radio station are our responsibility. Programs on ABC television stations are theirs—including ABC-4 in Salt Lake City. By law, under the Communications Act of 1934, broadcasters must serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity. That’s more than policy—it’s the law. When a host says something offensive or false, stations have a duty to act. That’s exactly what ABC-4’s li...

in the headlines: Be aware - you could be the target of a cyberattack Governor Lombardo brings reelection campaign to Sparks Nexstar, licensee of ABC4 in Salt Lake City, pulls Jimmy Kimmel, forces ABC to pull the show.  Henderson man arrested for threatening to destroy Casino sign memorializing Charlie Kirk Ladycats Golf Team wins in Wells Fernley City Councilman Censured following arrest Michelin...

In the headlines: Lawmakers get threats in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination Union reps defend officers inaction during July 2024 Ely State Prison riot Nevada AG management system still offline Governor Lombardo gets Union Support at reelection announcement High School seniors encouraged to register to vote In Fernley, two City Councilmen up for review after incidents

Ely Mayor Nathan Robertson sits down to talk with us about Redevelopment in the community, Historic preservation in the community, and the city's Revolving Loan program

In the headlines: School Board meets tonight Nevada Schools improving, but some still need help More state services are back online Arraignment upcoming in missing $9 Million Uprise broadband cast High Speed Nevada Initiative filed by Governor Lombardo Lombardo announces for re-election Nevada fourth among U.S. states with the most residents in financial distress Nevada has the highest juvenile ar...

Errol Porter of White Pine Tourism and Recreation visits us to talk about the FREE showing tonight of American Graffiti and those gorgeous cars sponsored by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, plus all the other car-related events this week in White Pine County!

In the headlines: Governor says firewalls holding following cyberattack Firearms Background Check portals back online Sheriff's office has busy weekend School board meets Tuesday evening New funding for rural STEM teachers available Two men jailed in Utah for possible terror attack Bobcat Football win, Ladycat Volleyball goes 2-1 on the weekend Bobcat Soccer falls, Ladycats Soccer goes 1-0-1 on th...

In the Headlines: City Council approves Historic Preservation District, redevelopment grant revisions School board meets on Tuesday Cyberattack stalls background checks for gun sales Federal Prosecutors defend Chattah appointment as Acting US Attorney Prison system drowning in overtime Ladycat Golf Team wins in Elko; Football, Volleyball, Soccer teams compete this weekend

On this September 11, a different Commentary from manager Wyatt Cox. ----- Dr John Delony of the Ramsey Show said it best.  “ Children, at an elementary school, during worship. A woman on a train. Young high school students, headed to class. A husband and father of two young children, speaking at a public forum. Insanely and senselessly, gone. We sob and weep with those who sob and weep.  Because...

Mathias Rieske, White Pine County Emergency Manager talks with us about Emergency Preparedness Month and the forthcoming First Aid classes September 23-26.  Call Court Hall for more information or registration at 775-293-0099

In the headlines: Sheriff's report for Monday and Tuesday County Commission welcomes new Ambulance City council Meeting tonight Busy White Pine High athletics weekend

In the Headlines: Sheriff's Report-Lund man arrested on Sex charges County Commission, Ely City Council to meet Forced password reset locks state employees out of their accounts Esmeralda County lithium mine seeks expansion Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro runs for Attorney General PAC files to put redistricting commission, open primaries on 2026 ballot Mexican national charged with illega...

"Let’s be clear—tourism isn’t pocket change in White Pine County, it’s a powerhouse. That Mine golf tournament the first weekend of August? Visitors spent nearly sixty thousand dollars here in just two days. Arts in the Park added even more. Tourism pumps $64 million a year into our economy, generating six million in tax revenue—that’s an $1,800 savings for each and every household. And yet, our C...

In the Headlines: Video emerges from Ely State Prison riot Cyberattack Recovery Slow County Commission, City Council meetings Smith's Warehouse workers in Vegas strike Judge issues unique punishment in Uprise Broadband AI case State Treasurer Conine settles in discrimination case Ladycats Volleyball wins again at Home

In the Headlines: White Pine County Commission, Ely City Council meet this week White Pine Sheriffs Report Above normal Wildfire Danger this month Pedestrian Safety Campaign this month Bobcats, Ladycats Soccer Teams fall to Dayton American Red Cross on National Preparedness Month Nevada McDonald's among the Nation's best

In the headlines: Governor says Ransomware recovery continues Sheriff's office reports Wednesday activities County Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 10th Bobcats and Ladycats soccer playing two each in Dayton Powerball $1.7 Billion, 3rd largest in history Washoe County Commission Chair opens campaign for Governor New Vegas tourism campaign falls flat

Get the popcorn out, another wild and woolly County Commission is coming up  Wednesday morning at the Library.  And for as much as they get wrong, they do have one thing right.  State and Federal officials need to address the overpopulation of wild horses.  Unlike First Congressional District Candidate Republican Bobby Khan down in Vegas, who believes we need to leave the wild horses alone, I unde...

In the Headlines: Recovery continues from state government cyberattack A busy Tuesday for WP Sheriff's Deputies Attorney representing Uprise Broadband fired for AI use Bobcats and Ladycats Soccer heads to Dayton Powerball to $1.7 billon for Saturday, 15 win $1 million or more Wedensday LV Raiders lose $687k per game from empty seats, 3rd highest in NFL DMV warns not to buy appointments

September is National Preparedness Month.  White Pine County Emergency Manager Mathias Rieske agrees with Dave Ramsey!  The first thing you absolutely need to have is an Emergency Fund!  

in the headlines: Background checks, Fingerprint Checks still stymied by Ransomware attack Progress at DMV; Governor's press conference tomorrow to address recovery Quiet Labor Day for Sheriff's office Ellison gets top marks from Policy think tank Finalists named for State School Superintendent More challenges to Interim US Attorney Democrat from Henderson throws hat into the ring for State Treasu...