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Look for showers today with cooler temperatures with a high of just 50, 15 degrees cooler than yesterday.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck about 48 miles east-northeast of Tonopah shortly after 8:30 yesterday morning.
According to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno, the quake was followed by at least a dozen aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 2.0 to 3.5.
The strongest aftershock so far measured 3.9 and was recorded at approximately 9:45 last night.
There have been no reports of damage or injuries. Seismologists say aftershock activity is common following an earthquake of this size and could continue in the coming days.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation.
The owner of the Owl Club in Eureka has been arrested following a year-long narcotics investigation.
According to the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force conducted two controlled drug purchases from owner Eleny Mentaberry before serving a search warrant February 26th at the club and an attached residence on North Main Street.
Multiple agencies assisted in the operation. Authorities say firearms, drug paraphernalia, and narcotics were seized.
Mentaberry was arrested without incident and faces felony charges including possession of methamphetamine for sale and maintaining a building for drug activity. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active.
US 93 between Lages Junction and Wells was closed for several hours yesterday following a crash between a semi and a train. No details on injuries in the crash have been made available at this time.
Candidate filing for the 2026 Primary Election opens today and continues through March 13th, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While candidates may begin the process online through the Nevada Secretary of State website, all filings must be completed in person at the White Pine County Clerk's Office during the official filing period.
Filing fees must be paid at that time by cash, cashier’s check, or certified check. Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted.
Positions up for election include County Assessor, County Clerk, County Recorder, County Treasurer, District Attorney, and Sheriff. Two seats on the County Commission — Seats 1 and 5 — will also be on the ballot.
Several special district and board positions are open as well, including seats on the Baker Water and Sewer GID, the McGill-Ruth Water and Sewer GID, the Hospital District Board of Trustees, the School District Board of Trustees, the Soil Conservation District, and White Pine Television District Number One.
In the City of Ely, City Council Seats 1, 3, and 5 will be up for election.
The 2026 Primary Election is scheduled for June 9th, with the General Election set for November 3rd. For more information, contact the County Clerk’s Office.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide range of calls Thursday and Friday, February 26th and 27th, with traffic complaints topping the list.
Deputies handled multiple reports of reckless or impaired driving involving semi-trucks and passenger vehicles on state highways. Several traffic hazards were cleared, including disabled trucks and debris in roadways, and stranded motorists were assisted.
In Ely, deputies investigated a stalking complaint that was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office, along with a hit-and-run crash and a reported theft of public utilities that remains under investigation. Other calls included threats made over social media and several welfare checks.
One arrest was reported. Fifty-seven-year-old Patricia Colville was taken into custody on a domestic battery charge.
One person is in custody after allegedly firing a shotgun at a brothel in Pahrump.
The Nye County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Saturday to reports of a person shooting at Sheri’s Ranch on Homestead Road near the California state line. Authorities say the suspect was actively firing at the building when the call came in.
Deputies arrived on scene and took the individual into custody. No injuries were reported.
The sheriff’s office says there is no indication of any ongoing threat related to the incident.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo says some locations across the state could see increased police presence following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
In a statement Saturday, Lombardo said he is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East with senior state officials and law enforcement agencies, adding that his top priority is the safety of Nevadans. He did not specify which locations could see additional patrols, though police have increased security around synagogues during past conflicts involving Israel.
Last week, Kevin McMahill said during his State of the Department address that Las Vegas remains a potential terrorism target and announced plans to expand resources for the counter-terrorism unit at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Nevada’s electric vehicle drivers say the state’s charging network still leaves major gaps — especially in rural areas.
Las Vegas resident Scott Allison says he can travel about 280 miles in his electric Kia, but worries about getting stranded on long stretches like Highway 50 or U.S. 93 if chargers aren’t working.
In 2021, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 448, sponsored by Chris Brooks, authorizing NV Energy to invest up to $100 million in charging infrastructure. But the utility has spent just $12.4 million, building 16 sites so far.
Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Transportation failed to spend millions in federal EV funds before some of that money was cut by Congress.
Drivers say until more reliable chargers are built, long-distance EV travel in Nevada remains a gamble.
Nevada lawmakers have approved a series of new election rules ahead of candidate filing and this summer’s primary.
The state’s Legislative Commission signed off on regulations clarifying that mail ballots received within three days of Election Day cannot be rejected solely because a postmark is missing or illegible. The change follows a failed 2024 lawsuit from the Republican National Committee and the Nevada Republican Party seeking to block such ballots.
Lawmakers also tightened rules on mass voter eligibility challenges, saying complaints must be based on firsthand knowledge — not database information alone.
In addition, regulations now allow candidates to use campaign donations for personal security expenses, including firearms, ammunition and training.
Some Republican lawmakers raised concerns, but the regulations were ultimately approved.
Nevada’s prison tablet program is drawing backlash from inmates and advocates who say high costs and technical problems are undermining its original promise.
The Nevada Department of Corrections rolled out nearly 10,000 tablets after a 2023 law allowed their use statewide. Officials said the devices would reduce recidivism and make it easier and cheaper for inmates to stay in touch with family.
But incarcerated people report phone calls now cost 10 cents per minute, video visits 16 cents per minute and streaming 5 cents per minute — adding up to thousands of dollars a year. Advocates say bulk pricing options approved in regulations have not been implemented.
Director James Dzurenda has blamed federal regulatory changes for some price increases. Meanwhile, State Senator Melanie Scheible says lawmakers intended for the program to lower costs for families.
Advocates plan a communications boycott starting this week, calling for the state to follow its own rules.
The man widely cited as the inspiration for the “Rambo” film franchise has died.
Bo Gritz passed away Friday at the age of 87, according to a social media post from his wife, Judy. She wrote that he “peacefully passed,” adding that his comrades were welcoming him and asking, “What took you so long, Colonel?”
Gritz was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and former Army Special Forces officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He later lived in Southern Nevada for more than four decades.
He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for John Rambo, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in First Blood.
His wife says he had recently been diagnosed with cancer and wished to spend his final days at home in Sandy Valley.