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Look for a sunny sky with warmer conditions today, the high around 50.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across Nevada for a Joining Forces Speed Awareness Campaign running January 13th through January 31st. Deputies will conduct highly visible patrols to crack down on speeding, one of the leading causes of fatal crashes on Nevada roadways. Officials remind drivers that speeding isn’t just exceeding the posted limit—it also includes driving too fast for conditions like rain, snow, or ice. Authorities say the goal is to raise awareness, improve safety, and save lives. The campaign is funded by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety as part of the state’s Zero Fatalities initiative.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled a wide range of calls between January 8th and January 10th. Deputies investigated several traffic accidents, including a city crash involving a driver cited for failing to stop and multiple licensing and insurance violations, as well as highway crashes involving a deer and a semi-truck rollover. Officers also responded to domestic disturbances, harassment complaints, and multiple welfare checks, with deputies providing guidance on protection orders and confirming individuals were safe. School-related calls included reports of juveniles vaping and an active investigation into a vape sale to a minor. Two Ely men were arrested on municipal court warrants, while other calls included thefts, alarms, a dog bite, stalking complaints, and reported gunshots later determined to be duck hunting.
The Building Inspector position in Ely is still on hold. At Thursday night’s Ely City Council meeting the City’s choice for Building Inspector Chris Flannery told councilmen that unexpected medical issues have pushed back his starting date again. Flannery, a former building official in Ely, was appointed by the city to return prior to unexpected medical issues coming up. The City is pushing back the starting date issue for another two weeks to give Flannery the chance to get the medical issues in order and see what is going to happen.
Meanwhile, the City heard from representatives from White Pine High School on the upcoming HOPE Week, a special community initiative dedicated to spreading kindness, connection, and positivity throughout our schools and neighborhoods. HOPE Week will take place Feb 9-12th, 2026. We’re scheduled to be joined by White Pine High teacher Megan Peterson this morning at 8:45 to tell us more about Hope Week.
The White Pine Ladycats basketball team continued its winning streak over the weekend, matching its Friday performance point for point. The Bobcats defeated American Heritage Academy Saturday by a final score of 60 to 23, the same total they posted in their previous win over GV Christian. The Ladycats have now won eight games this season by 22 points or more and improve to 14 and 3 on the year, averaging 60 points over their last two games. White Pine’s next game is January 23rd, hosting Lake Mead Christian Academy at 5 p.m.
Gas prices dropping as low as $2.60 for 85 Octane Unleaded this morning in Ely at the Shell on Great Basin with Diesel as low as $2.95 at the Golden Gate. Meanwhile the Pilot in West Wendover is selling 85 octane Unleaded at $1.97 according to GasBuddy. AAA says the national average for Unleaded this morning is $2.79 per gallon.
Las Vegas–based Allegiant Airlines has announced a deal to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about one-and-a-half billion dollars. The new company will remain headquartered in Las Vegas and is expected to operate more than 650 routes serving 22 million passengers a year. The deal has board approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
The substitute judge appointed to oversee Nye County Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore’s courtroom has filed to run for the seat himself. Attorney Michael Foley, who has served in the temporary role for the past year, filed for election Friday, setting up a race against Fiore, who filed for re-election last week. Fiore was suspended from the bench after her 2024 conviction on federal wire fraud charges tied to misuse of donation funds, though she later received a presidential pardon. Judicial discipline officials have since reimposed her suspension, citing additional complaints. The winner will serve a four-year term.
Deadly crashes caused by extreme speeding and reckless driving continue to plague Las Vegas, with traffic deaths remaining far above pre-pandemic levels. Clark County recorded nearly 300 roadway fatalities in 2024, and while numbers dipped in 2025, Nevada still ranks sixth in the nation for deaths per mile traveled. Officials say speeding, impaired and distracted driving are major factors, prompting stepped-up enforcement, new safety laws, and renewed calls for safer street design. Experts warn lasting progress will require a combination of enforcement, education, and infrastructure changes to protect drivers and pedestrians alike.