Our next chance for any precipitation is on Thursday, but for today mostly fair skies. Look for highs today around 68.
Family members are still searching for 16-year-old Shyann “Shy” Dickinson of Elko, who’s been missing since May 3rd. Her father, Zachery Dickinson, says she left home after learning she’d been signed up for military school. He says Shyann may be in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or Texas, and police have received leads suggesting she could be in Mesa, Arizona.
Shyann is described as 5-foot-6, 160 pounds, with long curly auburn hair, brown eyes, tattoos, and a nose piercing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Elko County Sheriff’s Office at 775-738-3421.
The long-stalled Duck Pond project may finally move forward. The White Pine County Commission will consider a new contract with Reck Brothers for a redesign, with a full project review expected in December. The original contractor went out of business before completing the job.
Also on Wednesday’s agenda, commissioners will hear from three agencies on property and liability insurance under the state’s Public Insurance Pool. They’ll also revisit a new water use agreement with the City of Ely for the golf course, after the previous deal expired October 31st. The county has been exploring ways to use existing water sources instead of treated city water for more than a year.
Roads Superintendent Martin Troutt will ask approval to purchase a rock crusher for $455,000, a move he says will save money over leasing equipment. The county has spent more than $300,000 on rentals in the past three years.
Commissioners will also look to hire a realtor to market county property at 27 Connors Court and discuss shifting landfill billing from city utility bills to the county property tax system.
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Library Conference Room.
The Ely City Council will take up the proposed land swap with the White Pine County Commission at its meeting Thursday. Council members will also discuss the idea of shifting landfill billing from city utility bills to the county property tax rolls.
The agenda also includes accepting the resignation of Building Official Don Hendrickson and considering the hiring of Chris Flannery as his replacement. Flannery previously served in a similar role with White Pine County from 2006 to 2014 before moving to Las Vegas to start a home inspection business.
The City Council meets Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Volunteer Fire Hall.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled a busy few days of calls from Thursday through Saturday.
Deputies responded to several reports involving students, including threats at a local school, a juvenile runaway later found safe, and a case involving an inappropriate video that was referred to Juvenile Probation.
Search and Rescue crews were also activated Thursday after hunters were reported lost near the county line, but all were located safely.
Officers handled multiple disturbance and harassment complaints in Ely, along with cases of vandalism involving vehicles and homes being egged.
Over the weekend, deputies recovered a firearm found in an attic, investigated a hit-and-run accident in a business parking lot, and responded to a domestic disturbance where both parties were advised to keep the peace.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled a range of calls Sunday.
Deputies investigated reports of someone screaming for help outside a home but found no one in distress. A tragic call came from the county where 47-year-old Andrew A. Singh of Ely was found dead from self-inflicted injuries.
Other reports included harassment between juveniles, a dog bite at a local healthcare facility, and two vehicle accidents in Ely—one a hit-and-run and another involving an unattended vehicle that rolled into another car.
Deputies also looked into a theft of animals that were later recovered, and helped a resident seeking protection from a family member.
Authorities say 71-year-old Cheryl Davis has been found safe after being reported missing last Friday. Her vehicle was discovered overturned and unoccupied along Highway 6 between Tonopah and Bishop around 11 a.m. Davis had left her phone in the car, leading investigators to believe she may have been picked up by another vehicle. A missing person report and Silver Alert were issued through Inyo County before officials confirmed she had gotten a ride and was safe.
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office will hold its annual Unclaimed Property Auction online through November 17th at online at JJKane.com.
Items up for bid include jewelry, collectible coins, watches, and other valuables turned over to the state. The auction is held each year as required by law.
All proceeds are credited to the rightful owner’s account and can be claimed at any time by the owner or their heirs.
The Wild Sheep Foundation will bring its 49th annual “Sheep Show” to Reno January 22nd through 24th. The event runs at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and the Peppermill, featuring more than 95,000 square feet of exhibits, seminars, and nightly auctions.
The show raises millions for wild sheep and wildlife conservation across North America. Visitors can browse outdoor gear, art, and taxidermy, or attend free seminars on hunting, backcountry fitness, and wild game cooking.
A free Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience happens Saturday, January 24th, from 10 to 4. Admission is $25 at the door or $20 online in advance.