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In the Headlines: Saturday/Sunday Sheriff's Office Report Recovery slow on State Government Ransomware attack UNR reports rural housing crisis deepening List of Jobs released for "No Tax On Tips" Documents filed for Tappeal on murder of LVRJ Reporter Bad weekend for Bobcats, but Ladycats do well Powerball up to $1.3 Billion for Wednesday's drawing

In the Headlines: National Verizon Outage Earthquake Swarm north of Battle Mountain Ely City Council Report Sheriff's Office Blotter report Ransomware Attack recovery continues Death at Burning Man Bobcats Football, Soccerfall; Ladycats Soccer, Golf victorious Powerball tonight $1.1 Billion

In our weekly Spiritual Commentary, Paul Podborny introduces us to Pastor Daniel, who is joining the Ely United Methodist Church. 

I'm not the only one critical of this County Commission.  Denise McLean said it best...  I must hand it to you. These meetings are never boring. Some counties use this time for serious discussion and problem-solving. We, on the other hand, seem to be running a variety show. Part Improv, part reality TV and with a middle school debate club mixed in. Honestly, if it weren't our tax dollars on the li...

In the headlines State of Nevada target of Ransomeware Attack Lots of non-votes at Wednesday's Commission Meeting Sheriff's office report City Council meeting preview Uprise attorneys investigated for false AI citations Cottonwood Peak Fire update Family Feud Live from Vegas now online from MGM Grand

In the Headlines: Airport Land Sale resolution back on Wednesday's Commission Agenda Grants, loans, and White Pine Mobile Park License on Ely City Council agenda State of Nevada services paused again Tuesday due to unspecified "Network Issues" Busy weekend for White Pine Sheriff's Deputies Ethics Commission says Lt Gov Anthony potentially violated ethics laws Reno PD mourns loss of Sergeant Redist...

In the headlines: First day of school-single lane traffic on Aultman by the middle school means no dropoffs on Aultman White Pine Commission meets this Wednesday morning Ely City Council meets this Thursday Evening Sheriff's Office reports a very busy Wednesday through Friday Bobcats Football couldn't score against Battle Mountain, falls 52-0 Ladycat Volleyball 8-1 after two wins at Battle Mountai...

In this week's Spiritual Commentary, Pastor Bob Winder of Grace Foursquare Church talks about the Biblical Admonition "Love One Another as I Loved You".  

In the Headlines: Rundown on this week's County Commission Meeting Gottonwood Peak Fire in Elko County still grows PACE Coalition gets new director Adventure Backpacks available to be checked out at White Pine County Library Bobcats Football, Ladycats Volleyball on the road before school starts Monday Diesel hikes ahead of the weekend at Loves, other places stay steady Fifteen-year prison sentence...

In the Headlines: Busy Tuesday for the Sheriff's Office Cottonwood Peak Fire in Elko County continues growth Governor Lombardo to visit Ely Wednesday (Tickets at joe@jwpolitical.com ) Gas prices remain low Clark County DA attacks acting US Attorney Sigal Chattah Nevada bail system flaws exposed Wallethub: Nevada one of the worst states to live Nevada tops the nation in foreclosures.

The White Pine County Commission is so focused on reducing taxes that they forget that the County needs development to keep the county alive.  Right now there are three main drivers in the White Pine County economy - Mining, Tourism, and Agriculture.  Recent behavior by members of this commission and the Heritage Park project make it clear that they’re opposed to Tourism.  One commissioners aggres...

In the Headlines: Mt Wheeler Power decries scam letter pushing Home Warranties Sheriff's Blotter summary Cottonwood Peak Fire near Tuscarora over 64,000 acres Gas prices narrow, no change in diesel Horsford tours Pahrump ICE Facility Lombardo assigns National Guard to assist DHS Nevada, driest state getting worse. Mexican National arrested after prior deportations

In the Headlight White Pine School Board meets tonight Governor signs Education bill boosting accountability in Schools. First "Alligator Alcatraz".  Now "Coyote Compound"? Blotter report summaries from August 14 to 17th Gas Prices level across Ely Reno Data Center to drain water, energy resources  AG Ford sues Kik, MediaLab. AI Audit: Department of Corrections' lax payroll practices cost $18 mill...

In the Headlines: Wildfires in Northern White Pine, Elko Counties still blazing Bobcats Fall, Ladycats win School Board meets tomorrow ACLU sues DMV over ICE interactions

To our community leaders who don’t want to spend a penny on anything?  All you have to do is look to our north to tiny Wells… Amazon is coming to Wells, Nevada. The global retail giant is building a new 12,000-square-foot distribution center in the city’s industrial park — a project expected to bring about 100 jobs and diversify the local economy. Sheldon Mudd with the Northeastern Nevada Regional...

In the headlines: City increases EMS Rates, revises evaluations and allows City Attorney to live outside of Ely Fair Week and Horse Races this weekend Bobcats and Ladycats on the road this weekend 200 acre Chin Fire burning west of Lages Junction WPSO Distracted Driving campaign underway New Amazon Warehouse - in Wells?

Wyatt had the chance to sit down with White Pine Schools Superintendent Adam Young on his forthcoming (in 10 months or so) retirement and talked about the progress made over his tenure and particularly on how student involvement in the community makes a difference in growing the next generation of leaders. 

In the headlines: Public heard by some as Commission moves forward on Heritage Park Two arrested in overnight burglary  Public hearings at Ely City Council on EMS Billing, Prostitution district Elko County fires under control Great Basin College Mining program gets Governor's Grant Ex-con files for Nevada Congressional District 1

In the headlines: County Commission meets today California man killed in crash last week Chattah, Gilbert sued over GOVID-19 lawsuit Bobcat/Ladycat sports in action this weekend Blotter report summary Fair and Races kick off on Friday FBI Vegas field office chief fired

Congressman Mark Amodei will be in town on Monday.  According to the information released, which Amodei’s office didn't bother to share directly with us, he’ll be holding a Town Hall event at the Bristlecone Convention Center from  8 am until 10 am, dealing with the White Pine Pumped Storage Project.  And while it’s good to see the Congressmen holding a Town Hall, he’s avoiding talking with us aga...

High School athletics get underway this weekend with Ladycat Volleyball in Battle Mountain, and Bobcat Football is in Reno at Coral Academy. White Pine High School athletic director Justin Locke sat down with Wyatt to talk about what's coming up and what Heritage Park could mean to local athletes and our economy.  

In the headlines: Heritage Park not all that's on Wednesday's agenda.  Land Swap to secure Golf Course and work hours to change for Road workers Heritage Park Petition grows to over 600 signatures Bobcat Football, Ladycat Volleyball get started this weekend Elko County Wildfires more controlled Fair Week straight ahead Kennecat still missing Gas prices unchanged:East Ely still lowest prices in tow...

With Fair week, we're joined by Pete Mangum to talk about the Livestock Show and Auction, and Layla Reusch to talk about her project lambs.  

A Look at the events coming up this week, plus Kyle Horvath from White Pine County Tourism and Recreation with an update on Road Construction and what's coming up in the County!

In the Headlines: Adam Young to step down as School Superintendent Public Hearing on Heritage Park project on Wednesday's County Commission agenda Petition for Park nears 600 signatures Elko County wildfires continue to burn Busy weekend for the Whtie Pine Sheriff's Office  Distracted Driving Campaign kicks off Thursday Fair Week in White Pine county Find the Heritage Park petition here:   https:/...