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When the Duck Pond project was originally approved on March 9, 2022, your county commissioners were Richard Howe,Travis Godon, Shane Bybee, Ian Bullis, and Laurie Carson.  All but Ms Carson has disappeared, and she is serving an appointed position on the Hospital board.  All insisted on giving JCR Development more time to finish what to anyone with a brain was a bungled project.  Meanwhile, this c...

In the headlines: With the new year brings new laws Sheriff's Office blotter for Tuesday Strong November for Nevada Casinos One year old in Winnemucca recovering from fentanyl exposure Gas prices fall again

In the headlines: Another earthquake near Susanville, CA White Pine Sheriff's Office report for Monday Nevada Senate Republican Assistant Leader retires Nevadans most interested in learning Spanish Nevada sixth clearest state for January Night-sky viewing Bitcoin scams surging

In the headlines: Fatal Lincoln county accident day after Christmas PETA weighs in on Commissioners' tasteless jokes on Duck Pond Christmas Week Sheriff's Office Blotter Nevada Initional Unemployment claims up the week before Christmas Two weekend earthquakes in the Nevada/California border area Record demand for 988 Suicide/Crisis hotline

In the headlines: Bristlecone Tribune author reports PETA took interest in Commissioners remarks on Ducks in the Duck Pond Good turnout at annual Ministerial Association Christmas Dinner Federal, county office closed today Gas price bargain in Elko before Christmas New mining company has sights set on Tuscarora A look back at news stories in 2025 Big winning ticket for Powerball sold in Arkansas

Are animal rights activists watching the Duck Pond project?  Doug Saunders writes in this week's edition of the Bristlecone Tribune that the insensitive comments made by County Commissioners Paula Carson and Hank Vogler regarding the handling of the ducks during the rebuilding of the botched project, including the possible harvesting of the ducks.  Those comments attracted the attention of the Peo...

In the headlines: 3/4 of an inch of rain yesterday Community Christmas Dinner today White Pine County offices closed until Monday Elko gas station discounts fuel to $2 a gallon for six hours Democrat says she's making gains on Aaron Fors Powerball ticket for $1.817 Billion sold in Arkansas "Bethlehem Brawl" in Logandale goes viral

In the headlines: All Governmental offices closed today and tomorrow. Wind advisory until 7pm Christmas Day West Wendover gas prices still cheap Sheriff's Office blotter for Sunday and Monday 4.0 Quake north of Battle Mountain Tuesday night Out of state visitor with Measles passes through Harry Reid Airport UNR Extension offers a beginning Farmer and Rancher program $1.7 Billion up for grabs tonig...

In the headlines: A Windy and Wet Christmas Weekend ahead Be sure to have a Winter Travel Kit before you hit the road West Wendover prices over $2 but still cheapest in the state 100 Non-citizen Commercial truck drivers arrested last month in California Holiday dinners expensive, but Beef prices are over the roof No Powerball winner; $1.7 Billion for Wednesday's drawing

White Pine County Commissioners claim they've been kept in the dark.  But they know - and they were told.  Are they just in it for a paycheck?

In the headlines: Nevada state engineer says he was fired Commission approves Duck Pond project after multiple delays Sheriff's Office Blotter report Thursday through Saturday Regulators propose $1 million fine against NV Energy Mt Wheeler Power opens nominations for Board of Directors Gas prices drop; West Wendover drops below $2. Powerball soars to $1.6 billion for tonight's draw Bobcats Basketb...

In the headlines: County Commission finally moves on Duck Pond project Wednesday Sheriff's Office Blotter report Mt Wheeler Power opens nominations for Board of Directors House passes Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025

Well, the White Pine County Commission, after weeks of kicking the can down the road, finally approved the contract with Reck Brothers for the Duck Pond project, yet these commissioners continue to plead ignorance. County Commissioner Hank Vogler:  We have been left in the dark for a very long time, and it seems like it should be up to these five people and that's why we have a County Commission i...

In the headlines: New report says Nevada prisons facing "Staffing Crisis" County Commission to rehash Duck Pond SNPLMA project Busy Monday and Tuesday for White Pine Sheriffs Elko County Sheriffs find Human Remains near Devil's Gate Colorado River Negotiations could wrap by years end Lawmakers adopt rules governing Coyote Killing Competitions No Powerball Jackpot winner; Saturday's top prize $1.5...

Public Comment on the Duck Pond are already coming in.  One was copied to KELY.  Hopefully this Commission will understand the cost of not biting the bullet.

In the headlines: Secretary of State sends voters checklist postcard County Commission to consider Duck Pond tomorrow President to address nation tonight Killers of police chief sentenced to life in prison 21,000 improperly registered vehicles reported to DMV AG announces settlement with Hyundai and Kia over Anti-theft Technology Nevada traffic fatalities down 10% so far this year Gas prices lowes...

Wyatt has more thoughts about the Commissioners kicking the can down the road on the Duck Pond (Note: The thumbnail and the song are both AI-generated, but reflect the opinion of the overall work and do not detract from or alter the message)  This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the headlines: Special County Commission Meeting on Thursday - Duck Pond on agenda Sunday Sheriff's Office blotter report Sheriff's Office joins statewide Impaired Drivers and Riders Campaign Teens who killed retired Police Chief in Vegas to be sentenced today Nevada earns B- on gun safety scorecard Nevada Unemployment stuck between 5 and 6 percent. Moms for Liberty launches in Elko and Humbold...

We let you hear what citizens told the County Commission at the last meeting. You listen probably better than the Commission did!

In the Headlines: Sheriff's office warns of Phone fraud - they won't call you! Special County Commission meeting moved to Thursday Sheriff's Office report for Thursday and Friday DOJ files lawsuit against the state over voter registration lists State water regulator abruptly resigns Ladycats Basketball wins again; Bobcats Basketball has split weekend in Wendover. 

In the headlines: Special County Commission meeting set for Wednesday to address the Duck Pond White Pine County Unemployment at 3.8% accordign to DETR Sheriff's Office Blotter Report Busy weekend ahead for the Bobcats and Ladycats Sports Teams

In the headlines: County Commission fails to act again, pushing Duck Pond project back to January Ely City Council meets tonight Lehman Caves closes for the winter Democrats push to increase margin in Carson City Nevada push for housing assistance for essential workers Las Vegas Aviators looking for National Anthem singers Ladycats Basketball hosts Lund tonight

Jess Trask of Perigo Hay and Cattle talks about how Perigo Beef was served at the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting, the importance of Country of Origin Labelling, and the difference between grocery-store beef and Farm-to-Table beef.  

In the headlines: Duck pond headlines the County Commission Meeting City Council meets Thursday Tom Bath passes at 81 Harry Reid International among technologically least secure airports Ladycats win, Bobcats fall against Pahranagat Valley

The people complaining about how Tariffs are destroying the American economy have forgotten what life was like in 1992 before NAFTA.  People have forgotten how many US industries have moved offshore in the last 30 years, but what’s worse is that how badly Free Trade has destroyed family farms.  Tomato farms in Florida were destroyed by cheap imports from Mexico. Far too much of our food in America...