9-11 News - Fire Weather Watch, Wind Advisory posted tomorrow

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Look for mostly sunny skies today, with a high of 89 degrees.  

A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Saturday across White Pine County and much of northern and central Nevada.

The National Weather Service says southwest winds could reach 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts near 45 miles per hour. Humidity could drop as low as nine percent.

A Wind Advisory is also in effect Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for White Pine County. Blowing dust could reduce visibility, and high-profile vehicles may have difficulty traveling.

Officials say outdoor burning is not recommended because any fires that start could spread rapid

Nevada’s governor’s race is a virtual tie, according to a new Emerson College poll.

The survey has Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford with 44 percent support, compared with 42 percent for Republican Governor Joe Lombardo.

Eleven percent of likely voters remain undecided.

Because the two-point difference falls within the poll’s margin of error, Emerson says the race is too close to call.

The poll surveyed 680 likely Nevada voters between September fifth and eighth. Early voting begins October seventeenth.

The economy, including jobs, inflation and taxes, was the top issue, named by nearly 43 percent of those surveyed. Housing affordability and health care followed.

The poll comes as both candidates campaign ahead of the November election.

The Ely City Council awarded the Orson Avenue Sidewalk Project at last night’s meeting to DT Masonry, the low bidder, for $72,080.  Two projects were addressed for potential Community Development Block Grant projects, the East 15th Street Waterline project, and the City Hall ADA project.  And once again, the bid for Phase Three of the Steptoe Valley Trap and Skeet Range Hunter Education Building was tabled pending receipt of revised mechanical engineering reports.  

If you missed the meeting, KELY has posted a podcast of the meeting online through all major podcast platforms including Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. 

An Elko County man is facing a child sexual assault charge stemming from an alleged incident in 2016.

The Elko County Sheriff’s Office says the victim reported the assault on August 27th, saying they were seven years old at the time and identified Thomas Connor Moore as the suspect.

Detectives interviewed Moore Wednesday, and investigators say he confessed to the assault. Moore was arrested and booked into the Elko County Jail on a charge of sexual assault of a child under 14.

The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing, but there is no threat to the community.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has proclaimed Friday, September 11th, as Patriot Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Flags at the Nevada State Capitol and other state buildings will fly at half-staff from sunrise Friday morning until sunset Friday evening.

Lombardo says the day is a time to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives, honor their families, and recognize the police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders who risked — and in many cases gave — their lives trying to save others.

A Cuban man has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting four officers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

The Justice Department says Jhon Raul Vizcaino Ramirez tried to enter a secure passenger area using a boarding pass issued to another person.

When a TSA officer stopped him, Ramirez allegedly became violent and resisted arrest, assaulting two TSA officers and two Las Vegas police officers. One officer suffered injuries requiring surgery.

Ramirez will serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.

In High School Sports, the Bobcats Football team hosts the West Wendover Wolverines tonight at 7 at the High School. 

The Ladycats Volleyball team hosts Founders Christian Academy this afternoon at 4pm.  

The Bobcats Soccer team is in West Wendover tomorrow for an 11:45am contest, and the Ladycats Soccer team is in Lovelock to take on Pershing County today at 2pm. 

A legal challenge could change how eviction cases are handled in Las Vegas Justice Court.

The Nevada Independent reports this morning that the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada has asked the Nevada Supreme Court to stop the court from allowing unelected hearing masters to make final decisions in summary eviction cases without oversight from an elected judge.

Attorneys argue the practice is unconstitutional and violates tenants’ due process rights. They say Las Vegas is unique because eviction cases are routinely handled by hearing masters, rather than elected justices of the peace.

About 78-thousand summary eviction cases were filed statewide last year, with roughly 68 percent in Las Vegas Justice Court.

The A-C-L-U of Nevada says it plans to support the legal challenge.

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

9-10 News - Report: Flippo fails to file Financial Reports

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Look for mostly sunny skies today, with a high of 89 degrees.  

A Reno voter has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate congressional candidate David Flippo for allegedly failing to file a required personal financial disclosure.

KOLO-TV in Reno reports Susan Fisher says she researched the U.S. House disclosure records and found no filing from Flippo. Fisher, a former lobbyist, says voters have a right to know candidates’ financial information.

KOLO says Fisher mailed a four-page complaint to the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section. The Flippo campaign told KOLO the Justice Department does not handle such complaints and says Flippo has filed an extension for his disclosure.

KELY has previously reported on local candidates failing to file mandatory finance disclosures.  

White Pine County Commissioners approved several projects and agreements during Wednesday’s joint meeting, with Commissioners Paula Carson and Hank Vogler absent.

The board approved placing the Charters of Freedom display near the War Memorial, featuring the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Civil Rights Amendments, and Bill of Rights.

Commissioners also approved acceptance of a grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation of over $800,000 with a $200,000 county contribution toward improvements at the county baseball field, and declared a critical labor shortage in the District Attorney’s Office, where several positions have remained vacant for years.

The board approved a Community Operations Plan, outlining how the county will respond if public buildings become unsafe during an emergency. The plan includes emergency management responsibilities, backup power and mutual-aid agreements.

Commissioners also approved a three-year GIS mapping agreement to improve county maps, infrastructure records and 911 addressing.

If you missed the meeting, we have posted a podcast of the meeting online through all major podcast platforms including Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.  

The Ely City Council will meet tonight 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.

Tomorrow marks 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the United States forever.

Nevada felt the impact immediately. With the nation’s airspace shut down, Las Vegas became home to thousands of stranded travelers, while the state’s tourism and hospitality industries suffered as travel came to a sudden halt. The attacks also brought sweeping changes to airport security, emergency preparedness and national security.

A quarter-century later, 9/11 remains part of everyday life. Airport screening, heightened security, the nation’s response to terrorism, and the health consequences faced by first responders are all part of its continuing legacy.

For many Americans, tomorrow is more than a date in history. It’s a day to remember those who died, honor those who responded, and reflect on how one morning changed a nation.

KELY will present a half-hour memorial to the 9-11 attacks Friday morning at 7:30 with audio of how the people of New York City followed the attacks when cell phones went out.  

Skiers, ranchers and water managers across eastern Nevada are hoping this winter’s forecast “Super El Niño” brings plenty of snow—but forecasters say there are no guarantees.

The Nevada Independent reports this could be one of the strongest El Niño events since 1950, potentially bringing major shifts in winter storms.

For Ely and White Pine County, that could mean anything from a much-needed boost to mountain snowpack and water supplies to another warm, dry winter.

After last winter’s heat and drought, eastern Nevada will be watching the skies closely.

Forecasters say one thing is certain: this winter could be a wild card.

If you’ve ever watched a sitcom and wondered who decided that was funny enough to laugh at, you can thank a Nevada man.

Charles “Charley” Douglass, raised in Tonopah and a University of Nevada graduate, invented the “Laff Box” in the 1950s. It played recorded laughs, giggles and even guffaws whenever a TV joke needed a little help.

The machine debuted 75 years ago this week. Douglass eventually won an Emmy for his invention.

So the next time a sitcom tells you when to laugh, remember: a Tonopah kid may have already decided for you.

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

Just a reminder

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But how do you get a radio?  What little retail business we have in White Pine County doesn't even sell them.  Well, The Greek might, but the others?  Nope. 

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OPINION: Local Radio Isn’t Dead—It’s More Vital Than Ever

By Wyatt Cox

In an age when people scroll endlessly through social media feeds, it’s surprising how many folks right here in Ely have never tuned in to their local radio stations. Many assume that if it doesn’t show up on Facebook, it’s not worth knowing.

That’s not just wrong—it’s dangerous.

Social media may be quick, but it’s shallow. It can’t match the depth, context, or local commitment that radio offers—especially when it comes to accurate news and timely information.