KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

Hear County Commissioner Tim Pawley on the Heritage Park project and Wyatt's counterargument.  (Note: The actual amount that every overnight visitor injects to the White Pine County economy is estimated at $165 per person per night.)

First, our Community Calendar on what's going on this August 8th weekend Then, Dave Costello of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talks about the importance of lending a helping hand.

In the headlines: Young signals intention to step down as Superintendent following 25-26 School Year Senate Bill 460 changes classrooms this school year Heritage Park Petition gets over 500 signatures ahead of Wedneday's hearing Governor Lombardo visits fire areas in Elko County East Ely still has cheapest gas in the county Petition information here:   https://www.change.org/p/support-the-construc...

This Wednesday’s County Commission meeting could be a turning point. A public hearing is scheduled on the Heritage Park project, pushed through by a previous commission, one of whose members owns part of the land involved. But this current commission has made it clear: all taxes are bad, and anything that can be defunded should be. The truth is, many behind this commission oppose nearly anything t...

In the headlines: change.org petition to save Heritage Park Project Elko County wildfire update BLM Wild horse removal begin in Elko County Chattah steps down as RNC Committeewoman WPCSO Blotter summary Kennicat still missing Gas prices still cheapest in East Ely by a long shot Link to petition is here: https://www.change.org/p/support-the-construction-of-heritage-park-in-white-pine-county?recruit...

in the Headlines: US93 reopens at Wells following wildfire closures overnight Red Flag Warnings for high fire danger continue through Thursday evening Republican Carrie Buck to challenge incumbent Democrat Dina Titus in CD2-Henderson area Lombardo: Nevada not, "will never be" a sanctuary state as DOJ labled Nevada sanctuary state Acting US Attorney Sigal Chattah blasts back at critics, says she "k...

In the headlines: National Night Out from coast to coast - including in Ely! Wildfires burning over 47,000 acres in Elko County Lombardo signs final bills of Legislative Session Input sought on two new parks near Caliente 11.3% Drop in Vegas visitors One of Lonnie Hammargren's unusual homes on the market in Vegas

Captain Todd Fincher spoke with Wyatt on tonight's National Night Out. 

In the Headlines: Environmental group warns of high price to Data Centers in Higher Energy costs, high water use New State Fire Marshall Texas felon captured in Elko County Wildfires continue in Elko County Aramark minority A's owner in swap for concessions

For the people who think that the county doesn’t benefit from the Golf Course, think again.  Over the August 2 weekend, several hundred folks from out of town were here for a Golf Tournament in connection with the Mine.  Now, according to the Tourism and Recreation board, each person from out of town puts an average of $165 per person per night into our economy.  That’s nearly 60 thousand dollars...

Bill  ‘o Reilly’s Message of the day on Friday was absolutely on point.  Having not taken a real vacation to relax since 2017, I decided two days off this week was critical for my physical and mental health.  And despite getting food poisoning at the Burger King in West Wendover because I really wanted that Brisket,  it was delightful to rest.  I plan on resting most of the weekend and to give the...

In the headlines AG Ford to make Gubernatorial Run official today Nye County fire continues to burn Wildlife struggle as drought continues Fights over President's spending bill show up in Vegas Nevada tree for Capital Christmas tree Chattahs run as US Attorney may be coming to an end Kennecat sightings

In the Headlines: Ely City Council extends White Pine Mobil Park license to give residents time to relocate City donates to White Pine Social Services to assist in relocation City sets up program to assist businesses in losses related to utility upgrade disruptions UNR Study highlights rural housing crisis.  Find White Pine County statistics here Pine Valley fire wrapping up, Nye County fires cont...

Rudy Herndon joined Wyatt to talk about the move of the Schellraiser Music Festival to Wells in 2026 and what's going on at the Schellraiser Campground north of McGill Find out more bout the Campground Here!

in the headlines: Schellraiser moves to Wells in 2026,  renamed Humboldt hideaway Commission puts off steps to sell Airport Land, will have proposed buyer speak to commission Commission revises Road Agreement with White Pine Water Power, requiring $100k bond Nevada Rural Housing gets leftover bond cap after securing $1.5 Million for White Pine home buyers Law to require parental notification when...

In the headlines: Schellraiser will move to Wells in May 2026 BLM Emergency Wild Horse Gather of 100 horses.  1000 in Pancake Summit area with less than 500 target range Hot Canyon Fire in Elko County fully contined Unemployment system upgrade finished.  DETR criticised for silence on nine-day outage around July 4.  Largest Internet Piracy case in history centered in Nevada.  Five people convicted...

What’s the economic impact of tourism on White Pine County?  It’s hefty.  It’s significant.  In 2023, two-thirds of all taxable sales in the county came from visitors.  Of 99 million dollars in retail sales in 2023, visitors are responsible for over 64 million dollars.  Tourism is a vital part of our community, and the impact of tourist income is roughly 6600 dollars per household.  That number ca...

in the Headlines: County Commission to consider Road Agreement, power for the Road Superintendent Wildfire Update Washoe County Commission Chair to challenge AG for Governor BLM approves Crescent Valley Geothermal project Nevada scores bad on Plastic Pollution

Concerts, Rodeos, and more coming up this weekend in White Pine County as we hear from Kyle Horvath of the White Pine Tourism and Recreation board. 

In the headlines: Road Superintendent Policies on Commission Agenda Wildfire Updates Red Flag Warning Posted Californians move to Nevada  IRS Jackpot Limit to be raised

Pastor Bob Winder talks with Wyatt about sharing with those in need, whether they need a meal, a drink of water...or a hug. 

In the headlines: Former White Pine Detective takes Alford Plea in Sex Crime case Gas prices level out higher... Unemployment Rate drops statewide, still second highest in the nation Wildfires update Alleged shooter of rival YouTuber maintains his innocence. 

In the Headlines: Cole Burdick New White Pine County Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Reward offered for identity of Railroad Sign Vandals Smoke here from Nye County Gothic Fire Fire burning north of Tuscarora in Elko county Delays in $9 million Broadband Fraud case New leadership in Clark County Republican Party Gaming knew nothing on Maverick Gaming Bankruptcy

In the headlines: Smoke in the area from Gothic Fire in Nye County Commission to pick Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Reward being offered for vandalism of Railroad Crossing Sign Schellraiser Camp called Best in the State Forsyth Fire near Pine Valley, Utah 81% Contained State Senate Majority Leader Cannizzaro to run for Attorney General Maverick Gaming, operator of five Northern Nevada casin...

Early news didn't air due to a computer error... In the headlines: Smoke from Nye County Wildfire Commission to appoint new Parks Superintendent Reward offered for info on Railroad Vandalism Schellraiser Camp gets top rating Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy