2/11 News - County Commission meeting to be broadcast today

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3/100 of an inch of precipitation overnight with another 1/100 of an inch in the 6am hour, we’re hoping for more today with showers and a high of 47.  

The White Pine County Commission meets today at 9 a.m. in the county library conference room in Ely, with live coverage on KELY beginning at 9.

The agenda includes routine county business, financial matters, and several board appointments. One item drawing attention is the planned appointment of Brandi Sumrall, daughter of Commissioner Tim Pauley, to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as an alternate voting member representing the hospital.

That follows last month’s postponement of reappointments to the Agricultural District 13 Fair and Rodeo Board. One of the candidates for a seat, alongside current member Rope Ashworth, is Pauley’s son-in-law, Caleb Sumrall. As we reported two weeks ago, the delay raised questions about potential family ties.

Commissioners will also address fallout from a recent meeting where an audit-related correction surfaced late. County officials say the issue was not shared with the Finance Department until after Thursday’s meeting, despite information reportedly being available as early as February 3rd. The delay has heightened concerns about internal communication following the dismissal of Finance Director Kathy Workman and the resignation of Assistant Finance Director Courtney Thornal.

Other agenda items include a public hearing on road certification, fire district updates, natural resource contracts, and a proposed golf course well project. The board will also discuss staffing needs, administrative changes, finance support positions, job postings, and stipends for additional duties.

After a Friday morning meeting on the potential closure of the White Pine Care Center, William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO Matt Walker said no decisions have been reached and talks are continuing. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 a.m., when greater clarity is expected.  The agenda has been posted on our Facebook page and also at KELY1230.com

Walker said hospital leadership is working with the facility’s business operator, the property owner, and state officials to better understand the situation. He pointed to the cost of the land and building lease as the central challenge, saying the landlord’s monthly rent is too high and is driving the current operator’s decision to step away.

According to Walker, the landlord has so far declined to negotiate on rent or address needed building repairs, limiting the hospital’s ability to consider taking over the facility. If those conditions remain unchanged, Walker said the hospital may have to explore building a new long-term care facility, which could lead to a temporary loss of services.

Walker stressed that no final determination has been made and that additional information is still being gathered before any path forward is chosen.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office has released its blotter report for February 9th.

Deputies are investigating several property crimes, including the theft of gaming equipment from a local casino, a vehicle burglary in a township area, and multiple reports of property damage to vehicles and a county facility. One case involving damage to county property has been forwarded to the district attorney’s office.

Other calls included a report of a suspected prowler who fled before deputies arrived, and a report of possible distress at a local motel, which was determined to be unfounded.

Deputies also investigated a workplace battery, issuing a citation to an employee, and took a report of phone fraud involving someone impersonating a peace officer.

A death in Ely was investigated and ruled due to natural causes. One new jail booking was reported.

The Bobcats Basketball team is still alive in Postseason but it was a nailbiter as the boys went into overtime to beat Awaken Christian Academy 47-46.  They Bobcasts have a real challenge in the Semifinals on Friday as they take on the top seeded Needles Mustangs at 5:10 at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas.  

Meanwhile the Ladycats Basketball team romped over Lake Mead 45-19 to punch their ticket to Faith Lutheran and the Semifinals.  The girls will play longtime rival and number 2 seed Lincoln County Lady Lynx at 3:30 on Friday.  Tickets available through the NIAA website at NIAA.com/tickets

It’s almost time for those lovely Mormon Crickets to invade Eastern Nevada again.  

The Nevada Department of Agriculture is hosting a series of open meetings to gather public input on plans to control Mormon crickets and grasshoppers on public lands.

The meetings will focus on the possible use of pesticides, including Diminlin, Malathion, and carbaryl bait, in areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Districts affected include Carson, Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, and Battle Mountain. Officials say the proposal is aimed at crop protection, residential protection, and public safety.

Residents may provide oral or written comments. More information is available through the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Health and Compliance.  Meeting information is at https://agri.nv.gov/entomology/

Don’t tell your County Commisioners this, but Duck Dumping is a problem in Las Vegas.  

A small fundraiser in South Summerlin is taking aim at a big problem — illegal duck dumping.

On February 10th, realtor Rebecca McMahon teamed up with Everbowl to donate ten percent of sales to the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary. The goal: raise awareness about domestic ducks bought around Easter, then abandoned in local parks.

Sanctuary director Jennifer Langford says dumped ducks are showing up in nearly every city park, and many shelters don’t have space to take them in. Domestic ducks can’t survive long in the wild and require constant water, proper nutrition, and protection from predators.

Organizers say more events are planned ahead of the Easter season.

 

2-10 News - Concerns continue ahead of Wednesday's County Commission Meeting

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A Wind advisory this afternoon until 7am Wednesday morning with wind gusts up to 35 mph.  Cloudy with scattered snow showers, accumulations only up to a half inch, today’s high only 46.

The White Pine County Commission meets tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the county library conference room in Ely. KELY will carry the meeting live starting at 9. The agenda covers routine county operations, finances, and board appointments. Notably, commissioners are set to appoint Brandi Sumrall—Commissioner Tim Pauley's daughter—to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as an alternate voting member representing the hospital. This follows Pauley's delay of reappointments to the Agricultural District 13/Fair & Rodeo Board at the prior meeting. Among the candidates for one of those seats—alongside incumbent Rope Ashworth—is Pauley's son-in-law, Caleb Sumrall. We reported two weeks ago that the delay appeared tied to this family connection. Commissioners will also tackle fallout from a recent meeting where an audit-related correction surfaced. County officials, speaking anonymously, say the fix wasn't flagged to the Finance Department until after Thursday's session—even though details were reportedly available by February 3. The lag has sparked concerns about internal communication amid ongoing stress, coming on the heels of Finance Director Kathy Workman's dismissal and Assistant Finance Director Courtney Thornal's resignation. Other items include:

• A public hearing on road certification
• Updates on fire district operations
• Discussion of natural resource contracts
• A proposed well project for the golf course

The board will also weigh staffing needs, administrative moves, finance support roles, job postings, and stipends for extra duties.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office has released its blotter for February 8th.

Deputies responded to a report of a death at a residence in McGill. The individual was identified as Guy Meyer Senior, and the death was determined to be from natural causes.

Several motorist assists were reported across the county, including a driver out of fuel and a disabled semi-truck on state highways. Those incidents were referred to the Nevada State Police. Another vehicle stuck on a dirt road in an unincorporated area was handled by a local towing service.

In the city, deputies investigated a vandalism report involving food thrown on a parked vehicle and assisted an intoxicated pedestrian found near a city street.

Additional calls included reports of a child walking along a state highway, found property along the roadway, and possible gunshots in a township area, with no problems located.

A reckless driver in the city was issued a warning.

Basketball heads into region quarterfinals with the Bobcats hosting Awaken Christian tonight, with the Ladycats hosting Lake Mead Christian Academy tonight at 5pm.  

Congressman Mark Amodei announced nearly 35 million dollars in federal funding to expand the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system into Nevada.

The funding was included in the 2026 federal appropriations bill, signed into law in January, and directs the U.S. Geological Survey to begin expanding the system beyond the West Coast. Amodei says Nevada has lagged behind neighboring states in earthquake warning technology.

University of Nevada leaders and state seismologists praised the funding, saying it will support research, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness, giving Nevadans critical seconds of warning before strong shaking begins.

For the first time in 15 years, Nevada’s Second Congressional District is wide open after Congressman Mark Amodei announced he will retire at the end of his term.

The surprise decision has sparked interest in a district that has long been safely Republican. Political analysts say the open seat creates the likelihood of contested primaries for both parties, with no clear successor waiting in the wings.

Several Republicans are considering runs, though State Senator Ira Hansen has already ruled himself out. Other potential GOP candidates include Joey Gilbert, Sam Brown, Danny Tarkanian, Tony Grady, and Paul Enos.

Democrats see a long-shot opportunity to flip the seat, citing national trends in recent elections. At least eight Democrats have already declared, with more possibly entering the race.

Candidate filing runs March 2nd through the 13th.

Nevada’s legal cannabis industry saw a decline in sales last year, even as consumer demand remained steady. State data shows regulated cannabis sales totaled nearly 758 million dollars in 2025, down almost nine percent from the year before.

Policy experts say the drop reflects falling prices, not fewer buyers, as dispensaries lower costs to compete with a strong illegal market. Researchers also point to ongoing restrictions on cannabis use and delivery along the Las Vegas Strip as a factor.

Despite the slowdown, nearly 96 million dollars in cannabis revenue went to Nevada’s State Education Fund.

 

2-9 News - More discussion pending on the Care Center

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Clouds and possbly a sprinkle or flurry today with snow showers overnight, look for the high only 49.

Following a Friday morning meeting regarding the possible closure of the White Pine Care Center, William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO Matt Walker said no decisions have been made and discussions are ongoing. Walker said the group plans to meet again next Thursday at seven a.m., when a clearer decision is expected.

Walker said hospital officials are meeting with the business owner, the property owner, and state representatives to gather more information. He identified the cost of the land and building lease as the primary obstacle, saying the landlord’s monthly rent is too high and is the main reason the current operator plans to leave.

Walker said the landlord has so far been unwilling to negotiate on rent or building repairs, making it difficult for the hospital to consider taking over operations. If that does not change, Walker said the hospital would likely have to explore building a new long-term care facility, which would result in a loss of services during the transition period.

Walker emphasized that no final determination has been made and that the hospital is awaiting additional information before moving forward.

The White Pine County Commission will meet Wednesday, at nine a.m. at the county library conference room in Ely. KELY will broadcast the meeting live beginning at 9am.   The agenda includes a wide range of county operations, financial oversight, and board appointments, including appointing the daughter of Commissioner Tim Pauley, Brandi Sumrall to the Emergency Management Committee.

At the last meeting, Commissioner Pauley delayed reappointments to the Agriculture District 13 board.  One of the people now seeking the nomination to that seat in addition to the incumbent, is the son-in-law of Commissioner Pauley, Caleb Sumrall.  We reported two weeks ago that Commissioner Pauley delayed the reappointments for just this reason.  

In addition to scheduled items, commissioners are expected to address concerns raised following a recent meeting about an audit-related correction. According to county officials familiar with the issue, the correction was not brought to the Finance Department’s attention until after Thursday’s meeting, despite information reportedly being available as early as February 3rd. Those officials, speaking on condition of anonymity,  say the delay prevented finance staff from addressing the issue sooner and has raised questions about internal communication in this stressful time.  The issue was raised after the Commission dismissed Finance Director Kathy Workman and Assistant Finance Director Courtney Thornal resigned.  

The meeting also includes a public hearing on road certification, updates on fire district operations, discussion of natural resource contracts, and a proposed golf course well project. 

Commissioners will also consider staffing and administrative actions tied to finance support, job postings, and stipends for additional duties.

Find the Meeting agenda Here

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports a busy three-day period from February 5th through February 7th, with numerous calls for service and several arrests across the county.

Deputies investigated reports of suspicious activity, burglaries, fraud, and welfare checks within the city and surrounding areas. Several incidents, including attempted thefts, shots-fired reports, and suspicious persons, were resolved with no immediate threats found, while multiple investigations remain ongoing, including vehicle burglaries and a stolen handgun.

Arrests during the period included Anthony J. Martinez of Ely on a charge of open and gross lewdness, Ashly Endicott-Correia on an out-of-state warrant, Koston Burgett on a probation violation, and Christopher M. Davidson of Ely. Davidson was arrested after deputies responded to a report of a driver possibly under the influence and contemplating self-harm. He was transported for medical assistance and later booked on DUI and firearm-related charges.

Deputies also handled reports involving juveniles, animal and traffic hazards, protection order violations, and potential child abuse, with appropriate referrals made to state agencies.

The Bobcats Basketball team wrapped up their road trip to Las Vegas this weekend with a split, losing a tight one to Founders Christian 52-50 but winning against Awaken Christian 56-53.  

And the Ladycats Basketball team is getting warmed up for post season with a 52-11 romp over Founders Christian.  

White Pine High Boys dominated the wrestling mat Friday, capturing the 2026 NIAA 2A Southern Region wrestling championship at Tonopah High School in convincing fashion. The Bobcats piled up 283 points, nearly doubling second-place Founders, to secure the regional team title and underline their depth across the lineup.

White Pine crowned multiple regional champions, including Jacob Reynoso at 106 pounds, Cooper Reed at 126, Theron Hernandez at 138, Jacob Hall at 190, Maddox Sedlacek at 215, and Marshall Miller at heavyweight. Several other Bobcats added key podium finishes, helping White Pine run away with the team victory.

The regional win sends White Pine into the state tournament with strong momentum and championship expectations.

Meanwhile White Pine High’s girls wrestling team sets its sights on this weekend’s state meet in Winnemucca.

The Lady Bobcats finished fifth overall in a deep, 30-team field, scoring 92-and-a-half points and placing among many of the state’s largest programs. White Pine earned several key podium finishes, led by Brooklyn Reed’s third-place finish at 100 pounds, along with fourth-place efforts from Constance Gubler, Valivia Weiland, and strong third-place finishes by Juliana Hughes and Adelaide Costello.

With multiple wrestlers qualifying and momentum building, White Pine heads to Winnemucca confident and ready to compete for state medals this weekend.

A shocking political announcement Friday morning as Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei has announced he will retire after completing his current term. Amodei is the only Republican in Nevada’s congressional delegation and represents most of Northern Nevada, including White Pine County.

Governor Joe Lombardo praised Amodei’s service, calling him an unwavering advocate for northern Nevada. Lombardo said Amodei worked tirelessly to represent Nevadans’ interests at both the state and federal levels and thanked him for his partnership and years of public service.

The Congressman says politics and health had nothing to do with his decision to retire at the end of his term. In his first interview since the surprise announcement, the Nevada Republican told The Nevada Independent that after 15 years in Congress, the time simply felt right. Amodei said his re-election prospects were strong, he’s satisfied with the GOP agenda on the economy and border security, and concerns about Republicans losing the House in 2026 did not factor into his choice. He also dismissed health speculation, saying he is not undergoing treatment and that cancer he faced in 2021 was cured. Amodei plans to remain active in Congress through the end of his term, focusing on DHS funding and Nevada public lands issues.

Governor Joe Lombardo hosted a ceremonial bill signing Friday marking passage of the Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act. The new law strengthens protections for victims of stalking and domestic violence, increases penalties for crimes against children and seniors, cracks down on DUI offenders, and holds repeat and violent criminals more accountable. The legislation also makes retail theft of 750 dollars or more a felony and treats each child exploitation victim as a separate felony offense. Lombardo says the reforms put victims first and give law enforcement stronger tools to protect Nevada communities.

In a bizarre twist, a federal judge has ordered the release of a Las Vegas property manager connected to a suspected bio-lab investigation tied to the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. Magistrate Judge Elayna Youchah released 55-year-old Ori Solomon on a personal recognizance bond, requiring him to surrender his passport and remain in the continental U.S. Solomon is charged federally with unlawfully possessing firearms while in the country on a non-immigrant visa. Police and the FBI searched two homes January 31, finding what they described as a possible biological laboratory with vials of unknown liquids. Solomon is not facing federal charges related to the bio lab but does face a state hazardous waste charge.

2-6 News - More questions than answers following another Emergency County Commission Meeting

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Morning clouds will give way to sunny skies later today, look for a high today of 55 with a chance of rain and snow on Monday. 

The White Pine County Commission’s 40-minute emergency meeting yesterday seemed like everything was pre-determined, as the commissioners only voted and had no discussion on any item.  District Attorney Melissa Brown updated the record on what her department had done prior to the meeting, despite Commission Chair Paula Carson trying to shut her down.  

Commissioners hired former Humboldt County comptroller and treasurer Gina Rackley through her consulting firm to handle payroll, accounts payable, cash balancing, and other essential financial duties at a rate of $ 175 per hour.  But Rackley told the board this would just be a stop-gap measure and she couldn’t and wouldn’t do everything the former Finance Director would. That would include audit and budget work that are nearly due or past due.  

The commission appointed Deputy District Attorney Ross Smillie and Chief Deputy District Attorney Kinzie Hilton as authorized second signatories on county financial matters to ensure continuity and compliance with state law. Additional discussion includes notifying the State Department of Taxation of the county’s financial action plan.  Chair Carson said after reading the agenda item, the county was not declaring financial hardship, but pushed back on Deputy District Attorney Ross Smillie that the agenda item indicated that was an option and asked if she wanted to exclude that from the motion to approve.  Carson’s insistence that there were no issues and that the county had every intention of paying all bills despite no mechanism yet in place to pay future bills saw pushback from District Attorney Brown with, “Intentions don’t go into gas tanks.”  The Commission has yet to address publicly what lead to the actions that led to the January 28th decision to dismiss the Finance Director Kathy Workman, but a citizen, Kerri Pintar, indicates that she is beginning a push to recall the four commissioners.  Pintar’s comments were met by laughter from Commissioner Tim Pauley, who smirked or openly laughed at nearly every comment made during the meeting.

The Commission has another meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 9am in the Library Conference Room.  

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple incidents and arrests on February fourth, including a series of vehicle burglaries in Ely and surrounding areas. Several residents reported cars being broken into overnight, with investigations ongoing.

Deputies also investigated a child abuse report involving a student at a local school, as well as a reported sex crime at a city workplace. Both cases remain under active investigation.

Traffic incidents included a crash involving an elk on a state highway, several city accidents, and reports of reckless driving referred to Nevada State Police. Deputies made multiple arrests, including Lacoby Zamora of Ely on a domestic battery charge and Jason Williams of Ruth on an Ely Justice Court warrant.

Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the approval of more than 64 million dollars to expand attainable housing across Nevada, with funding that could directly benefit White Pine County. As part of the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, the state approved 750-thousand dollars for the Rural Nevada Development Corporation to support homebuyer assistance in rural communities, including White Pine County.  RNDC CEO Mary Kerner tells us the grant is for middle-income purchasers.  

The funding is designed to help low- and moderate-income residents overcome barriers to homeownership through down payment and closing cost assistance. State officials say the overall investment will support hundreds of new homes statewide while expanding access to affordable housing in rural areas that often struggle to attract development.

The governor’s office says the funding reflects a continued push to address housing shortages and improve opportunities for working families across Nevada.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies statewide for Nevada’s Joining Forces Impaired Drivers and Riders Campaign, running from February sixth through February twenty-second. The effort increases high-visibility patrols aimed at removing impaired drivers from the road and educating the public about the dangers of driving under the influence.

Sheriff’s officials remind motorists that calling a sober friend or using a rideshare is far less costly than a DUI arrest, which can result in jail time, fines, and loss of a driver’s license. The campaign is funded by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety as part of the state’s Zero Fatalities initiative.

In High School Sports, Boys' Wrestling will head to Tonopah for the Southern Regional tournament this weekend.  Basketball teams will finish its regular season this weekend in Vegas.  

A Las Vegas bettor has already won big before Super Bowl Sixty even kicks off. Todd Dewey at the Las Vegas Review-Journal writes this morning that by hedging early-season Seattle Seahawks futures with nearly two million dollars in wagers on the New England Patriots, the unidentified gambler has guaranteed a profit of at least three-point-four million dollars — and as much as four-point-nine million — no matter who wins Sunday’s game. Sportsbook executives say the bettor placed dozens of long-shot Seahawks bets before the season began, then locked in the payout this week. In short, one fan will be celebrating long before the confetti falls.

2-5 News - Another Emergency White Pine County Commission Meeting

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Showers in the forecast Monday and Tuesday, but until then, mostly fair skies, today’s high 60 degrees.  

The White Pine County Commission will hold an emergency meeting today at noon at the county library conference room in Ely. The meeting centers on maintaining county financial operations following the January 28th firing of the county’s finance director.  

Commissioners are expected to consider hiring former Humboldt County comptroller and treasurer Gina Rackley through her consulting firm to handle payroll, accounts payable, cash balancing, and other essential financial duties at a rate of $ 175 per hour.

The commission will also consider appointing Deputy District Attorney Ross Smillie and Chief Deputy District Attorney Kinzie Hilton as authorized second signatories on county financial matters to ensure continuity and compliance with state law. Additional discussion includes notifying the State Department of Taxation of the county’s financial action plan or declaring financial hardship.

KELY will broadcast the meeting live.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of calls on February third, including motorist assists, investigations, and death reports. Deputies assisted a motorist stranded at a rest area after an interlock device disabled their vehicle, and another driver whose car was disabled on a city street.

Deputies investigated two deaths in the county. Sheri A. Lea of Ruth was found deceased at her residence, with the cause of death still under investigation. Michael R. Banks of Ely was also found dead in his home, with his death ruled due to natural causes.

Other calls included a reckless driver who left before deputies arrived, missing cats referred to Animal Control, and several reports—ranging from a suspicious vehicle to a protection order complaint and a reported sex crime—that were investigated and determined to be unfounded or not violations.

The Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force continued its round-up on February 4.

Authorities arrested 71-year-old Ronald T. Gallegos of McGill on two counts of selling a controlled substance. Gallegos is being held on 100-thousand dollars bail.

Also arrested was 35-year-old Tiana M. Wilson of Ely. She faces one count of aiding and abetting the offer, attempt, or commission of an unauthorized act involving a Schedule One or Two controlled substance. Her bail is set at 50-thousand dollars.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The William Bee Ririe Hospital Board of Trustees have scheduled a special meeting tomorrow morning at 7am in the Hospital Conference Room to discuss the scheduled closure of the White Pine Care Center, including the feasibility of taking over the current business, starting a new business in the same location, or other ideas.  Hospital CEO Matt Walker told us yesterday, Quoting, “...we are working very hard with every entity involved (and there are a lot) to see if we can do anything and what we can do. A large part of the problem is each variable has their own rules or demands. Each one is expecting us to meet what they want which make this so difficult to make happen, especially in a matter of 1-2 weeks.”

More information as it becomes available. 

A Nebraska man has been arrested on multiple drug charges following a crash with a semi-truck in Eureka County. The Eureka County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a collision on Interstate 80 around 11-20 Friday night.

The driver, identified as Wayne Harms of Lincoln, Nebraska, was found to have a nationwide warrant issued by the U.S. Marshals Service and was on parole for a bank robbery conviction. Deputies also discovered controlled substances and related items.

Harms now faces multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking, possession with intent to sell, and being a fugitive from justice.

Polymarket has been temporarily blocked from offering sports prediction contracts in Nevada, including wagers tied to Sunday’s Super Bowl, after a Carson City judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The judge ruled that Polymarket is offering event-based contracts on sporting events without a Nevada sports betting license.

The control board has filed similar legal action against other prediction markets, arguing the platforms violate state gaming laws. The 14-day ban comes as regulators across the country move to curb unlicensed sports wagering ahead of major events like the Super Bowl.

LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. His representative says McLemore passed away Tuesday at his Las Vegas home, surrounded by family, following a stroke. His death was due to natural causes.

The 5th Dimension helped define pop and soul music in the late 1960s and ’70s, earning six Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.” McLemore was also a respected celebrity photographer, with his work appearing in magazines such as Jet.