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Fair skies heading into Thanksgiving Weekend, look for a high today around 53.
Nevada’s high school graduation rate climbed to 85.4 percent for the Class of 2025, up nearly four points from last year. State education officials say more than 34,000 students earned diplomas, with Career and Technical Education students leading the way at nearly 99 percent.
White Pine County outperformed the state once again. The district posted a 93-percent graduation rate, an increase from 91.2 percent the year before and well above the statewide average. White Pine was one of nine school districts to show year-over-year improvement, and one of eight districts topping the 90-percent mark.
Across Nevada, more students earned advanced or college- and career-ready diplomas, and graduation rates rose for every major student group, including low-income students, English learners, and students with disabilities.
A full breakdown of Nevada’s graduation data is available on the Nevada Report Card website at nevadareportcard.nv.gov.
For the first time in several years, the White Pine County Commission is scheduled to have a meeting on Wednesday. Only two items of significance are on the agenda as the commission seeks to sell a ¾ acre plot of land in the city and get updates on budget preparations and SNPLMA grant projects. The meeting is scheduled for 9am in the Library Conference Room.
White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies handled a range of calls on Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, deputies investigated a reported sex crime, a hit-and-run in Ely, two welfare checks, and a custody concern involving grandchildren. A roaming-dog complaint was forwarded to Animal Control, and suspicious-vehicle and loud-music calls in the city were found unfounded. Deputies also arrested 34-year-old Antonio Gutierrez Ramirez of Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, for grand larceny in connection with a theft at a local business. His bail was set at $10,000.
On Saturday, deputies arrested 19-year-old Kenneth Wall of Ely for DUI and minor in consumption after checking on a suspicious vehicle. His bail was set at $1245. A juvenile was detained in a domestic disturbance on charges including domestic battery, battery with a deadly weapon, and grand larceny of a motor vehicle. Deputies also investigated a report of a truck driver who allegedly pointed a gun at another motorist; that case remains active. Other calls included found property, an unfounded alarm at a business, a false report of someone inside a camp trailer, juveniles playing doorbell ditch, and text messages sent in violation of a no-contact order.
A major case before the Supreme Court of the United States could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted in Nevada and 15 other states. The case centers on whether ballots postmarked by Election Day, but arriving days later, may still be tallied. Nevada currently allows up to four days for mail ballots and three days for those without a postmark.
If the court limits that practice, it could force Nevada to tighten deadlines or change how votes are accepted. State officials warn the ruling could have wide-ranging effects on election handling across the country.
Nevada’s rural counties are emerging as major players in the state’s economic future, according to a panel hosted by the Northern Nevada Development Authority. Industry leaders say mining, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and energy development are driving new interest outside urban areas.
Mark Nelson with Mark IV Capital says companies are drawn to open land and strong logistics along Interstate 80, fueling projects like Fernley’s Victory Logistics District and new data-center development near USA Parkway.
In northeastern Nevada, regional development director Sheldon Mudd says lithium, vanadium, tungsten, and other critical minerals position rural counties as key contributors in battery technology and energy production. He says the growing “Lithium Loop” depends on statewide collaboration.
Churchill County is expanding tourism and leveraging its geothermal production, though officials say transmission limitations prevent that power from supporting local industry. Fallon’s Rafter 3C Arena has already generated up to $15 million in new economic impact.
With rural Nevada bracing for population and workforce growth, panelists agreed the next phase of development hinges on infrastructure, housing, and continued investment to capture incoming demand.
Pershing County and Needles meet Tuesday morning again at 9, with both teams carrying seven-game winning streaks into the matchup for the state 2A Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Pershing County is 3-0 against Needles since 2016 and won their most recent meeting in September, 30–22.
Pershing County comes in at 11-1 after a tight 42-36 playoff victory over Lincoln County on Saturday. Needles, now 9-2, also advanced with a close 18-12 win over Battle Mountain, overcoming a significant rankings gap between the two programs.
Both teams are rolling, and Tuesday’s game will determine whether Pershing County extends its dominance or Needles finally breaks through.