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4-14 News - Two dead in Murder-Suicide at Elko Regional Airport

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Look for fair skies today with a high of 55 before clouds return tomorrow and a chance of rain and snow showers on Thursday. 

Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide at Elko Regional Airport on Monday afternoon.

Elko Police say officers responded to reports of an active shooter around 12:30 p.m. They found an adult man near the SkyWest terminal, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Officers then discovered a juvenile in an airport bathroom suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to a hospital but later died. Investigators believe the man shot the boy before taking his own life.

Police say the two knew each other, but their relationship has not been confirmed. They were not from the Elko area and had reportedly been traveling when their rental car broke down.  Elko Police Lt. Shane Daz said the incident had had a traumatic effect to some members of the community, particularly with the shooting and death of the juvenile.  The identities of those involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin.  

Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The airport is expected to reopen Tuesday afternoon.

White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a range of calls over the weekend, including arrests, safety concerns, and emergency incidents.

On Saturday, deputies investigated threats between family members, a vehicle fire that was quickly put out, and a report of juveniles damaging property, with warnings issued. A welfare check involving a child found no issues, and a death in Ely was determined to be from natural causes.

The following day, deputies arrested a 55-year-old McGill man on charges including domestic battery, elder abuse, and failure to register.

In a separate case, suspected explosives found at a county residence were turned over to the Elko Bomb Squad for disposal.

Deputies also handled hazardous road conditions due to snow, cattle on the highway, and several minor city complaints, most of which were resolved without further incident.

4-8 News - County Commission meets this morning

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Look for fair skies and a high of 71 degrees today  with a chance of showers Thursday heading into the weekend. 

Hiring is top of mind for White Pine County this week. This morning at 9 at the Historic Courthouse, commissioners will interview candidates to fill the vacant HR and Finance Director seats. Beyond personnel, the board is looking to spark new life into the White Pine County Golf Course by considering a new lease for its kitchen and bar facilities.  The Golf Course Budget is also up for discussion as well. 

Other agenda highlights include over $54,000 in emergency equipment grants and a 10:00 a.m. public hearing on county property values. The meeting kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and will be broadcast live on KELY.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled a range of calls in its Monday blotter.

A single-vehicle crash on a state route was turned over to Nevada State Police. In Ely, deputies are investigating a vandalism case after paintballs were fired at a home and vehicle overnight.

Several welfare checks were conducted, including one where a person was taken to a healthcare facility for assistance, while others were found safe or not home.

Deputies also issued a warning in a county public nuisance case involving dismantled vehicles, and are reviewing a reported violation of a protection order with the City Attorney.

Other calls included a reported intoxicated driver who left the area, a theft follow-up, a complaint about an attempted drug sale referred to tribal police, and an animal bite involving a cat.

4-7 News - County Commission meets Tomorrow

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Look for fair skies through Wednesday. Look for today’s high 70 degrees with a chance of showers Thursday heading into the weekend. 

Two major leadership roles and the future of the county golf course are on the line tomorrow. White Pine County Commissioners meet at 9:00 a.m. to interview finalists for the Human Resources and Finance Director positions. These hires come after a shakeup at the courthouse, following the recent firing of former Finance Director Kathy Workman and the resignation of the HR Director immediately prior to the firing.  Two others have resigned from the Finance Department in the wake of the firing.  

Also on the table: a plan to revive the commercial kitchen and bar at the county golf course. Commissioners will decide whether to start hunting for a new tenant to lease the space. Plus, a push from Commissioner Pat Robison to move future meetings back to the library to improve ADA accessibility. You can catch the whole meeting live right here on KELY."

White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies made one arrest and responded to a wide range of calls over the weekend.

On Sunday, 18-year-old Kodie A. Herring of Ely was arrested for domestic battery following a disturbance at a county residence. Bail was set at three thousand dollars. A separate report of a sex crime in the city remains under investigation.

Deputies also handled multiple reports of reckless driving on highways and city streets, with several cases referred to Nevada State Police. Welfare checks across the area found all individuals safe.

Other calls included a theft from a vehicle, a reported fight where those involved left before deputies arrived, harassment over social media, and juvenile-related incidents.

On April 4th, deputies determined bones found during excavation in downtown Ely were not a concern, and also investigated a reported online scam involving a dog ransom, which turned out to be fraudulent.

Additional calls included traffic hazards, minor accidents, alarms, and motorist assists.

4-6 News - County Commission to hire HR and Finance Director

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Look for fair skies through Wednesday. Look for today’s high 69 degrees with a chance of showers Thursday heading into the weekend. 

White Pine County Commissioners will tackle key hiring decisions and a potential new lease at the county golf course when they meet Wednesday, April 8th at 9 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse courtroom.  KELY will broadcast the meeting live. 

Leading the agenda, commissioners will interview candidates for two top administrative positions—Human Resources Director and Finance Director/Comptroller. Two candidates are scheduled for HR Director interviews late in the morning, followed by possible action to extend a job offer. Immediately after, the board will interview a candidate for Finance Director and could also move to authorize an employment offer, pending background checks and contract terms.

Sources tell KELY the HR Director resigned just prior to the Commission’s firing of Finance Director Kathy Workman over the planned method of Workman’s termination. 

Also drawing attention, the commission will consider whether to move forward with leasing out the commercial kitchen and bar facility at the White Pine County Golf Course. The item calls for approval to advertise the lease, a step toward reopening or repurposing the space.  The Commission will also consider the budget for the Golf Course.  

Earlier in the meeting, commissioners will hear updates from fire officials on district progress and consider approval of more than $54,000 in grant funding for juvenile services and emergency response equipment, including resources for hazardous materials and electric vehicle fires.

A public hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the fair market value of a county parcel, followed by additional discussion on property matters.

The agenda also includes an update from the Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center, a possible proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and consideration of up to $100,000 in continued county support.

Commissioner Pat Robison also placed an item on the agenda to ask that the meetings be moved back to the Library Conference Room, citing accessibility concerns for people with disabilities. 

Additional items include resolutions on property transfers and several approvals involving county offices and interlocal agreements.

The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on Thursday, including threats, domestic disturbances, and welfare checks.

Deputies investigated a report of threats from an out-of-state ex-partner, along with a harassment complaint involving repeated phone calls. Several domestic incidents were also reported in Ely, with deputies providing guidance on protection orders and separating those involved.

Welfare checks included concerns about individuals possibly considering self-harm. In each case, deputies made contact and reported the individuals were safe, providing resources where needed.

On the roads, deputies handled a two-vehicle crash in the city and a collision with a deer on a state highway, which was referred to Nevada State Police. Additional calls included stranded motorists, a public nuisance involving illegal burning, and a pedestrian welfare check along a county roadway.