KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

Mayor Nathan Robertson talked with us about a new Federal Grant to improve security at local facilities, the 7th Street Drainage Improvement Project Grant, and two new parks in the County. 

In the Headlines: Red Flag Warning posted today for high fire danger County Commission to choose new Parks Supervisor Wednesday McDonald reelected NVGOP Chairman GOP Leader challenges public health insurance option Internet Outage Monday afternoon and evening School Board meets tonight Forsyth Fire 77% contained Kennecat still missing

Kyle Horvath of the White Pine County Tour and Rec board talk about upcoming events

In the Headlines: Fire Weather Watch posted for Tuesday Commission set to choose White Pine County Parks and Maintenance Superintendent on Wednesday Largest Lithium deposit in North America in Railroad Valley? Good turnout for Ruth Miners Memorial Park and Jack Caylor Park dedications Saturday Kennecat still missing UNO on a Casino Floor?  

Following our Community Calendar, Dave Costello with the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints talks about the horrific flooding in Texas and New Mexico

In the headlines: Triple Digits in Northern Nevada New County Parks and Maintenance Superintendent interviews on Wednesday City selects company for security cameras Vegas has second highest unemployment in Nation Forsyth Fire Grows Kennecat Still Missing

Once again your White Pine County Commission can’t decide to deficate or get off the porcelain Facility.  This is definitely the case with the Heritage Park project. Once again, they saber rattled to kill the project, then backed off again.    The major positive selling point of this park.  Three Baseball-softball fields.  Somebody needs to explain to the commission how lucrative Sports Tourism is...

Ely City councilwoman and former mayor Melody Van Camp tells us about Saturday's dedication of Jack Caylor Park, right next to the Nevada Northern Railroad.  The park is dedicated to the memory of former Ely Police Chief Jack Caylor.  Free food from Noon until 2 pm, with the formal dedication at 12:30 pm, with words on Chief Caylor from current White Pine County Sheriff Scott Henroid.  

In the Headlines: County Commission delays decision on Heritage Park-again! Golf Pro announces resignation Commission chair explains removal of accountability reports from agendas Nevada Controller Andy Matthews (pictured) announced reelection bid Forsyth Fire update Titus introduces "Fair Bet Act" Kennecat still missing Man charged with allegedly selling fake Native American goods State settles w...

In the Headlines: Red Flag Warning again today for high fire danger Commission may ax Heritage Park, claiming high maintenance costs Another delay in $9 million Uprise Broadband fraud case Deadly domestic dispute in South Fork Kennecat still missing

Here's a treat from the vault!  A December 1, 2010 interview Rodd Stowell did with then-mayor Jon Hickman about events going on in Ely.  In the interview you'll hear a lot of the same issues we face today.  The interview aired on KELY in Ely, KWNA-AM in Winnemucca, and KTSN in Elko.  Both KWNA and KTSN are no longer broadcasting.   We lost Jon in 2014 at the age of 63. (https://m.washingtontimes.c...

In the Headlines: Red Flag Warning today, Fire Weather Watch Tomorrow County to consider pulling out of Heritage Park Project Wildfire Update Man accused of stealing $9 million of NDOT money in court today TV District Transparency on display Kennecat still missing from NNRY K-Pop star to invest in LV Athletics?

In the Headlines: Heritage Park back on Commission agenda for abandonment Wildfire Updates Kristin Defer new Deputy Director of the Nevada Department of Public Safety NNRY missing a cat

Pastor Bob Winder from the Grace Foursquare Church in Ely with our weekly spiritual commentary, talking about John 15:12 - Love One Another just as I have loved you. 

In the headlines: Red Flag Warning for High Fire Danger today Fireworks are illegal in White Pine County and on BLM Lands Wildfire Updates NDOT will replace guard rails and remove memorials from the site of last Friday's fatal crash Amodei touts the President's "Big Beautiful Bill"

As we’re one week out from the horrible fatal crash on June 27th, I’m reminded how important radio is in the reporting of accurate news.  Social media has been horrible in spreading malicious and unfounded gossip about that crash and it reminds me that some people are just disgusting.  Some people thrive on gossip and ignore the truth.  The most important thing to remember is that our roads and hi...

In the Headlines: Red Flag Warning for high fire danger on July 4th Wildfire Updates Commission to consider pulling Heritage Park project - again Record spending expected this Independence Day weekend One Southern Nevada hotel closes, another celebrates a birthday

In the headlines: Wildfire smoke from Lincoln County, Utah Fires-smoke in Elko as well Updates on Forsyth and France County Utah fires Thunderstorm risk this afternoon Big wind in Vegas took 22,000 NV Energy Customers off line More information on Friday's fatal crash in Ely, free counseling continues today Nevada Health Authority launched by Governor's office Fireworks illegal in White Pine County

In the Headlines: Sheriff's Office participates in Speed Awareness Campaign Utah Fires still burning One arrested in Elko Meth operation Nevada Unemployment site down until July 7 New Laws in effect today Reminder that Fireworks are illegal in White Pine County and on BLM Land

Doug Saunders has completed his study of housing issues in White Pine County called The Housing Equation, and he joined Wyatt to talk about some of the conclusions and what it might mean for the economy and health (and long-term viability) of White Pine County.  Get your copy by clicking right here!

Kyle Horvath with White Pine County Tourism and Recreation with a quick rundown of Independence Day week activities! Details at https://elynevada.net/red-white-pine-and-blue-independence-day-festival/

In the Headlines: Two juveniles killed in Friday morning crash on US-50; cause under investigation Chuck Muth sues Secretary of State over Public Records Request Forsyth Fire update Kromer asks for Civil case pause to prepare for Criminal case over missing $9 million in Uprise Broadband case Elko county DA rules January 2024 officer involved shooting justified Nevada GOP calls for investigations i...

It looks like the Washington RINOS are starting to fall.  North Carolina senator Tom Tillis, an anti-Trump RINO, has decided to not seek reelection after the President and others vowed to primary him.  Maybe it’s time that Northern Nevada did the same thing.   After Congressman Mark Amodei chose National Socialist Radio over locally operated stations in Nevada by not backing the President's move t...

In the Headlines Fatal Accident closes US 50 West of Ely Michelle Yeoman appointed to the Ely City Council Grand Marshalls picked for July 4 Parade Gas Prices Rise-White Pine County lowest average in the State: AAA

In the headlines: County Commission lets sale framework for Airport land go through Vacant City Council seat to be filled tonight East Ely gas prices the cheapest Refinery shutdowns in California may cause price rises Possible changes in wild burro and horse roundups Fatal crash in Lincoln county Wednesday overnight One Vegas resort reinstates free parking and cuts resort fees