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Cloudy skies today with a good chance of snow between 2am and 7am tomorrow. Look for a high today of just 42.
That storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada Wednesday through Friday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Elko and Southern Lander/Eureka Counties from 10am this morning until 4pm tomorrow afternoon due to accumulating snow and gusty winds. Snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in Southern Lander and Eureka Counties. Total snow 1 to 3 inches in the valleys of Elko County, while travelers can expect 2 to 5 inches driving through the mountain passes. If you’re heading West on US-50 or north on US-93, be aware.
A six-cent gas drop for Regular Unleaded in East Ely this morning. The Golden Gate dropped the price for Regular Unleaded to $2.69 per gallon and that was followed at the East Aultman Shell and Chevron stations. Meanwhile, the Great Basin Shell and the Sinclair stations dropped Regular to $2.70 per gallon.
And while Diesel is still in the $3.30 per gallon range at most stations, East Ely has Diesel at $2.97. The Golden Gate, and the Shell and Chevron stations on East Aultman have dropped the price this morning. Meanwhile, GasBuddy reports that the prices in West Wendover have risen from those $2 per gallon prices. The Maverik reports the lowest price at $2.13 with the Smiths at $2.19. With prices in Wells still in the $2.89 range, the Wendover detour may still be attractive with a 70-cent price difference.
Nevada is getting national recognition for its business climate in a new 2025 report from Area Development. Las Vegas ranked number one among large metro areas, driven by growth in logistics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing beyond tourism. Carson City also topped the list for economic strength among smaller regions, earning praise for workforce alignment and effective state government. Governor Joe Lombardo says the rankings show Nevada’s economic momentum is translating into jobs and long-term opportunities statewide.
Nevada’s unemployment rate edged down slightly in November, according to a new report from the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The state’s jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent, while the labor force grew by nearly 10,000 people. Overall nonfarm employment was up a tenth of a percent over the past year, though the state lost a net 1,100 jobs across October and November. Las Vegas saw modest job declines, while Reno posted gains and Carson City remained mostly flat. State economists say the labor market is steady but mixed, with continued job losses in construction and finance even as wages keep rising.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports several calls for service on January 5th. Deputies investigated reports of suspicious vehicles in the city and along a state highway, along with an alarm call at a city business, all with no issues found. Deputies also responded to a juvenile truancy complaint, a domestic disturbance that was resolved without arrests, and a report of threats where parties were advised to keep the peace. In Ely, deputies are investigating the death of Brian W. Bainbridge Jr., while traffic complaints including reckless driving were referred to Nevada State Police. No new bookings were reported.
Conservative firebrand Michele Fiore has filed to run for re-election as Pahrump justice of the peace, according to the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. Fiore still technically holds the seat but has been suspended with pay since 2024, after a federal jury convicted her of wire fraud and conspiracy related to misuse of donated funds. Although she later received a presidential pardon, the Nevada Supreme Court has declined to pause her suspension while expediting its review. The filing deadline for judicial candidates is January 16.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has temporarily denied the Oakland A’s request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics,” saying the term “Athletics” is too generic and could cause confusion. The team has three months to seek an extension or refile. The A’s plan to move to Las Vegas in 2028 and are currently playing in West Sacramento. Construction is underway on a 33,000-seat stadium on the Strip, scheduled to open for the 2028 season.
The Ladycats Basketball team came up short last night against a fired up Lincoln County Lady Lynx team. The Ladycats trailed after the first half 38-15 and couldn’t catch up, falling in Panaca 59-37. The Ladycats are still 12-3 on the season as they prepare to head to Henderson this weekend, taking on GV Christian on Friday and American Heritage Academy on Saturday.