9-4 News - An early look at County, City meetings next week

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Sunny skies today, wind gusts as high as 50 mph, and a high around 80.  The windiness will continue for much of the weekend but the chance of rain has been dramatically reduced. 

The White Pine County Commission will meet Wednesday morning at nine in the White Pine County Library Conference Room in Ely, with several key issues on the agenda.

A public hearing at nine-thirty will focus on the proposed Charters of Freedom Project, featuring the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, along with the Civil Rights Amendments. Commissioners will take public input on the proposed location and presentation format.

Commissioners are also scheduled to consider a grant agreement for improvements to the county baseball field at 13th Street and Avenue M, a finding of critical labor shortage in the District Attorney’s Office, and adoption of a county Continuity of Operations Plan.

The board will also consider a three-year GIS services agreement with Geo-Comm, not to exceed $53,474.

The meeting is open to the public and will also be broadcast live on KELY.  A recording of the meeting will be available on our podcast platforms 

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office is reporting two arrests and several active investigations from Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday, 24-year-old Ely resident Jeremy Moreno was arrested on a Seventh Judicial District Court warrant and booked without bail.

Jason Doumer, 53, of Montrose, Colorado, was arrested in connection with property damage at a county campground. He faces charges of violating a temporary protection order and disturbing the peace.

Deputies are also investigating the discovery of two deceased dogs inside an Ely residence, along with a hit-and-run accident and a reported protection-order violation.

On Wednesday, 42-year-old Ruth resident Mathew Phillipenas was arrested at a local casino on a Nevada Parole and Probation warrant. He was booked without bail.

Congress has funded ShakeAlert, a statewide earthquake early-warning system for Nevada.

The technology, already operating in California, Oregon and Washington, could give Nevadans valuable seconds to react before strong shaking arrives.

Nevada Seismological Laboratory Director Dr. Christie Rowe says sensors placed near fault lines could provide 20 to 30 seconds of warning in some areas.

That time could help people get under sturdy furniture and allow critical infrastructure to automatically take protective measures.

Rowe plans a statewide tour to identify the best locations for additional seismic sensors and help bring ShakeAlert online in Nevada.

The Ely City Council will meet Thursday, September 10th, at five p.m. at the Ely Volunteer Fire Hall.

Among the items on the agenda, council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 on proposed Community Development Block Grant projects and ideas submitted by the public.

Council will also consider establishing a new water-per-gallon fee for contractors, awarding the Orson Avenue Sidewalk Project, and awarding a bid for Phase Three of the Steptoe Valley Trap and Skeet Range Hunter Education Building.

The council will also receive an update on efforts to secure state and federal funding for Ely.

The Bobcat Football team is on the road tonight to take on the Yerington Lions at 7pm.  Here in Ely the Dayton Dust Devils blow into town to face both the Bobcats and Ladycats soccer teams for games both today and tomorrow. 

A Nevada tax preparer is heading to prison for running fraudulent tax schemes that cost the IRS more than $3.5 million.

Las Vegas tax preparer and former CPA Michael Moore was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion, wire fraud, identity theft, and helping file a false tax return.

Prosecutors say Moore fabricated business losses and expenses to eliminate clients’ tax bills or generate large refunds, charging some clients tens of thousands of dollars.

The case is also a reminder to carefully check who prepares your taxes. Verify their credentials, ask about fees and methods, and be wary of anyone promising unusually large refunds or guaranteed tax savings.

That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada

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9-3 News - Public Hearing tops County Commission Meeting

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Sunny skies today, wind gusts as high as 40 mph, and a high around 79. 

The White Pine County Commission will meet Wednesday morning with several key issues on the agenda beginning at nine at the White Pine County Library Conference Room in Ely.

A public hearing at nine-thirty will focus on the proposed Charters of Freedom Project, featuring the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, along with the Civil Rights Amendments. Commissioners will take public input on the proposed location and presentation format.

Commissioners are also scheduled to consider a grant agreement for improvements to the county baseball field at 13th Street and Avenue M, a finding of critical labor shortage in the District Attorney’s Office, and adoption of a county Continuity of Operations Plan.

The board will also consider a three-year GIS services agreement with Geo-Comm, not to exceed fifty-three-thousand, four-hundred-seventy-four dollars.

The meeting is open to the public and will also be broadcast live on KELY. 

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests following drug investigations this week.

Deputies executing a search warrant Tuesday night in Panaca arrested one person for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell.

About 105 grams of methamphetamine — roughly a quarter-pound — were seized, along with scales, baggies, paraphernalia, and individually packaged quantities consistent with drug sales.

A separate search warrant in Caliente resulted in two additional drug-related arrests.

The Sheriff’s Office says investigations into drug activity are continuing throughout Lincoln County and asks residents to report suspected drug activity.

A serious crash involving a semi and a smaller vehicle closed U.S. Highway 93 in both directions north of Wells last night.

Emergency crews report the crash sparked a vehicle fire that spread into nearby wildland. One person has been killed. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family.

Fire crews from Jackpot, Wells, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are assisting, along with Nevada Highway Patrol and the Elko County Sheriff’s Office.

The highway has reopened after an extended closure while emergency crews work and investigators examine the crash. 

The High School Sports weekend gets under way tonight with the Ladycats Volleyball team taking on Round Mountain beginning at 4.  

The Ladycats improved to seven-oh-and-one after sweeping Eureka three sets to none on Saturday, winning 25-to-8, 25-to-15, and 25-to-16.

Round Mountain is two-and-one after also posting a three-set sweep, beating Tonopah 25-to-21, 25-to-20, and 25-to-19.

Congratulations to former Ladycat Softball player Paige Hayward, who has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Cerro Coso Community College.

Hayward thanked the Cerro Coso coaching staff for the opportunity to continue playing the sport she loves, as well as her coaches, family, friends and teammates for their support throughout her athletic career.

She especially credited her father for countless hours helping her practice pitching in the backyard.

Hayward says she’s excited for this next chapter and everything ahead.

Nevada’s November election will decide about 30 percent of the state’s district court judgeships, but one Family Court race has already been decided by the Nevada Supreme Court.

The court has ordered Amber Candelaria’s name removed from the ballot in the Family Court Department Z race, after a dispute over how she filed her candidacy paperwork.

Incumbent Judge Michelle Mercer will now be the only candidate on the November third ballot and is on track for another six-year term.

Candelaria called the ruling an injustice, saying voters will have no choice in who serves as their judge.

After eight years of faithful service, the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office is saying goodbye to a very special member of the team — K9-4 Miki.

For eight years, Miki’s keen nose, determination and unwavering work ethic helped deputies find illegal narcotics and assisted with countless traffic stops, searches and criminal investigations.

His work may have happened quietly and often behind the scenes, but the difference he made was anything but small. Miki helped take dangerous drugs off our streets and played an important role in keeping White Pine County safe.

Now, after eight years of wearing the vest and serving the community, Miki is hanging it up for good.

The Sheriff’s Office says Miki has earned the chance to trade his working days for long naps, plenty of attention and a well-deserved retirement.

Thank you, Miki, for your service, your loyalty and all the lives you helped protect.

Good boy, Miki. Job well done.

That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada

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