KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

In the headlines: Commission pushing sale of Airport land for possible Solar Farm Candidates selected for vacant City Council seat Road Builders, business owners to meet tonight Unemployment rate falls, White Pine County lowest in the state Public Lands deal may be blocked

in the Headlines: Airport Solar Farm enabling legislation on Commission Agenda Finalists for City Council seat set for Thursday's agenda Two Utah fires blaze on State Unemployment falls Democrat Congresswoman blocks the Unionization of DC staff

In the Headlines: Record Low over the weekend, hot weekend ahead Reactions to the Iran Bombing over the weekend Commission to consider Airport Land disposal again? Mt Wheeler warns of wildfire power outages Illegal Immigrant turned over to ICE Vegas swap meet closes over ICE concerns

Over the weekend KELY brought you breaking news and live coverage of the President’s bunker busters taking out Iranian Nuclear Plants.  Meanwhile KNPR stayed with programming as usual.  Now, Congressman Mark Amodei said that Public Broadcasting was an essential lifeline to our communities, particularly in Rural Nevada.  Excuse me for being blunt, but the congressman is spewing what comes out of th...

In the headlines: Dust and haze in the air ahead to today's high winds Governor wins reprieve in Ethics case Cameras could go on School Bus Stop signs Ely named as the State's most underrated destination

Wyatt spoke with Doug Saunders about the June 18th White Pine Grand Jury public input forum.  Wyatt was shocked that so many people were asking questions about the grand jury - EVERY ONE of the questions had been answered in Doug's newspaper column in the Bristlecone Tribune or on the air.   Are people being intentionally obtuse or just being blissfully ignorant by not reading the newspaper or lis...

In the headlines: Grand Jury Input Forum turns out around a hungred France Canyon Fire update Winnemucca Mountain Fire contained BLM Fire restrictions in effect Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo recall HOW much for water at the Aria?

Well, with the White Pine County Commission rolling into another meeting on Wednesday, it’s time to look at what they stand for.  See, they want to cut expenses and salaries to the bone, but refuse to take reductions to their own salaries.  Sort of Do as I say, not as I do.  So to our fine County employees, I have a suggested course of action.  First, polish up your resumes.  Second, begin the job...

in the headlines: Applications being taken for Ely City Councilperson Grand Jury Forum tonight at Converntion Center 4pm US Senators puch USPS to recommit to keeping mail processing in Reno New Gold project approved near Goldfield Lawsuit may stall President's Deportation Plans

Wyatt chatted with retiring White Pine School District CFO Paul Johnson about finally being able to see funding open up for a new K-8 School for White Pine County and the frustrations for all these years!

In the Headlines: The City of Ely is looking for a good Councilperson One dead in weekend crash in Elko Aquatics Center Reopens Sheriff's office employee competes Dispatcher training AG Ford takes on YouTube Unexpected ally in AM Radi for Every Vehicle Act

I’m Wyatt Cox, and this is commentary.  The City of Ely is looking for a good man or woman to serve on the Ely City Council following the resignation of Samantha Elliot.  If you’re one of the ongoing gadflies who are always complaining, here’s your opportunity.  You perpetually kvetch and complain that the City or the County are doing the wrong thing. Why don’t y’all show us that you can do better...

in the Headlines: Junteenth, Federal holiday on Thursday, closures happening New Deputy for the Sheriff's Office Wildfires in the area Aquatic Center closed for plumbing repairs Governor Vetoes weakened Voter ID bill, signs Cocktails-to-go, Picon Punch Bill

In the headlines: Gas prices spike following Crude Oil jump White Pine Motel Condemned, business license suspended Amodei backs NPR, spits in the face of Rural commercial radio Free Fishing Day Saturday at all state parks

Stavros Anthony spoke with Wyatt about his visit to Ely and Cave Lake last weekend, the importance of having solid schools in promoting economic development.   He also tells us how in the closing moments of the just-closed Legislative session how Democrats locked him out to try to cram through their own legislation. 

in the Headlines: Governor signs AB224 - New School possible Schellraiser to move, but not far from White Pine County Commission rejects pay cuts for themselves, approves Golf Course Water City Councilperson resigns, Motel may lost License Governor Signs and Vetoes Bills Vehicle Crashes down 40% Statewide in May You DID get a call from the CDC Land sale back on the US Senate agenda

Well, you did it.  After years of planning and running the numbers and after months of lobbying the legislature, there is progress in sight of retiring two century-old schools in Ely.  And while much work is still to be done, children in White Pine County will soon be safely educated in a new kindergarten through 8th grade school in White Pine County.  Congratulations to Adam Young and Paul Johnso...

in the Headlines: Governor signs AB224 - New School possible Schellraiser to move but not far from White Pine County Commission rejects pay cuts for themselves, approves Golf Course Water More news at 8:10am.

In the Headlines: Lower commission salaries, smaller board on the agenda One less City Council person Business license revocation for White Pine Motel on City Agenda Election Deadline Bill and Gun Ban at Polling Places vetoed Reba's Law signed by Governor to stiffen Animal Abuse penalties Wildfire update in Carson City Fentanyl seizure in Winnemucca massive-enough to kill every person in the state...

Doug Saunders of the Bristlecone Tribune , the only weekly print newspaper in White Pine County, sat down with Wyatt to talk about the upcoming Grand Jury being impaneled, and the Who, What, Why, and How.  Doug and Wyatt dispel the rumor-mongering on Social Media, calling the Grand Jury a "witch hunt" before the jury has even been convened!    There will be a public input forum on Wednesday, June...

In the headlines: Governor vetoes another 16 bills, 49 total.  No action on AB224 Amodei comes out in favor of Corporation for Public Broadcasting Golf Course water on the agenda on Wednesday's County Commission Meeting YouTuber shoots another YouTuber on the Vegas Strip, turns himself in.  Two bills passed to buy back more Water Rights Free hunting/Fishing licenses for 12-17 year olds through NDO...

The Silence from Governor Lombardo’s office is deafening. We told you last week that in the closing hours of the Legislature that AB224 that could provide funding for a badly needed K-8 school here in White Pine County to replace our inadequate 100 year old schools was passed and sent to the Governor’s desk. A week later…no information. We can’t have this bill die on the Governor’s desk. Our kids...

Kyle Horvath of the White Pine County Tourism and Recreation Board updates us on coming events in the county and the progress on construction work on Aultman

In the headlines: No word on AB224 from the Governor's office. Golf Course Water on Wednesday's County Commission Agenda Scott Simon retires from Highway Patrol The ground shook again last night to the South. Governor hosts Wildfire briefing tomorrow Two dead in shooting outside the Bellagio in Vegas Woman suing Virgin Hotels after employee assaults her DMV and Police warn about Text Scam claiming...

In the headlines: No word from Carson City on AB224 - New School for White Pine County waiting. Another Highway Patrolman retires.  Best to Major Scott Simon! Another quake in Southern Nevada Friday and This morning! Governor hosts Wildfire Briefing tomorrow Two Dead in Strip Shooting