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We beat the old 2004 high yesterday of 71 by climbing to 77 degrees. Look for another Record Breaking temperature with today’s high around 79 degrees. (72 in 1908)
The White Pine County Commission meets tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Ely, with the meeting to be carried live on KELY.
Commissioners are set to receive an update from NV Energy on local projects, including the Greenlink North Transmission Project. The board will also consider possible legal action related to the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, including a potential appeal involving federal land agencies.
In other business, commissioners will interview candidates for Golf Course Director and could approve a salary range and extend a job offer.
Additional agenda items include an agreement involving the Seventh Judicial District Court, possible staffing support for the county finance department, and appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
The board may also approve sending representatives to the Nevada State Fair in June and consider a proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Month.
White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies handled multiple calls on March 22nd, many involving disturbances in Ely.
Deputies investigated a report of a vehicle following a family member around town, and threats at an apartment complex, where both parties were advised to keep the peace.
Several disturbance calls were reported at apartment complexes, including loud music that resulted in a warning, and another incident involving property being thrown down stairs. A separate fight led to one person being trespassed from the property.
Other calls included juveniles riding motorcycles at the city corrals who left before deputies arrived, an alarm call with no issues found, and a harassment complaint in the county.
Deputies also assisted Nevada State Police with a traffic stop, and referred a stranded motorist to state authorities. A report of threats outside a county home was investigated and found to be unfounded.
The Ely City Council meets Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire Hall, with several licensing and policy items scheduled.
The mayor will recess the meeting to convene the Liquor Licensing Board, where officials will consider a Class Four license for the Music Box Bar on Aultman Street. The council will also sit as the Gaming Licensing Board to review a license for the William Hill Race and Sports Book.
Tree Board recommendations include possible changes to planned downtown street trees, along with a proclamation recognizing May 7th as Arbor Day and a related community planting event.
In other business, council members will consider a three-year police protection agreement with White Pine County, appoint a substitute municipal judge, set compensation for pro tem judges, and authorize a request for proposals for a conflict prosecutor.
The Bureau of Land Management will begin a wild burro gather near Beatty next month.
Starting April first, crews will gather about 500 excess burros in and around the Bullfrog Herd Management Area in Nye County, using temporary corrals. Officials say no helicopters will be used.
The area covers more than 157-thousand acres and is intended to support between 58 and 91 animals, but current estimates put the population far higher.
An emergency gather last October removed 246 burros.
BLM says the operation is aimed at preventing damage to public lands.
Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno have overwhelmingly voted no confidence in College of Education and Human Development Dean Donald Easton-Brooks.
Results show 85-point-5 percent of faculty lack confidence in Easton-Brooks’ leadership, with just 9 percent expressing support and 5-point-5 percent abstaining. Ninety faculty members took part in the vote.
The action follows allegations of bullying, intimidation, and unprofessional conduct, with faculty claiming a hostile work environment.
In a statement, university officials say the matter will be handled through proper channels, emphasizing a commitment to respectful engagement and university policy.
It’s unclear what action, if any, administrators will take in response.
A former Washoe County family court judge is facing a criminal charge in Reno.
The Reno City Attorney’s Office has filed a misdemeanor stalking charge against retired Judge Bridget Robb, alleging conduct intended to cause fear.
Robb stepped down in January, days after a temporary protective order was issued against her. Court documents accuse her of stalking the girlfriend of an attorney she had a long-term relationship with while on the bench, with investigators alleging the behavior occurred hundreds of times.
Meanwhile, the Second Judicial District Court says it has identified 25 cases where that relationship should have been disclosed, and notices have been sent.
It’s still unclear whether any of those cases could be challenged or retried.
Two weeks after multiple leaders in the Reno Police Department were placed on leave, questions remain about what prompted the move.
Police Chief Kathryn Nance and five officers—believed to be part of her command staff—were put on paid administrative leave March ninth. Corey Solferino, undersheriff with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, is serving as acting chief.
City officials say only that the case involves a potential policy violation, but the Reno Police Protective Association says a criminal investigation is also underway, possibly involving the Nevada State Police and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, which has declined to comment.
Meanwhile, the Reno City Council is set to vote March 25 on an agreement with the sheriff’s office to provide leadership staffing, including acting assistant chiefs. The deal could cost up to two million dollars and run through the end of the year.
It remains unclear when the investigation will conclude or what actions may follow.
A major power provider for Lake Tahoe is facing a looming supply change.
Liberty Utilities, which serves about 49-thousand customers in the Tahoe region, says it must replace roughly 75 percent of its power supply by May 2027 after its current agreement with NV Energy ends.
Liberty currently generates about a quarter of its power from Nevada solar, with the rest purchased through NV Energy, which says it can no longer continue the contract due to its own growing demand.
The transition is tied to the completion of the Greenlink Nevada transmission project, which will allow Liberty to access new energy sources.
Liberty says it plans to seek bids from a wide range of providers, with a focus on renewable energy and keeping costs affordable.
State regulators must still approve the process before a new supplier is selected.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is issuing new guidance for casinos as the U.S. Department of the Treasury phases out minting pennies.
Officials say while the penny remains legal tender, casinos may face shortages and can round transactions to the nearest five cents. However, operators must clearly inform patrons of their rounding policies—and cannot round down only.
The Board says notices can include signage, ticket redemption areas, or on-screen kiosk messages.
Casinos must also keep detailed records if rounding affects reported gaming revenue.
Meanwhile, optional charitable donations tied to rounding are allowed, but must remain voluntary—or clearly disclosed if required.
The directive reflects Nevada’s heavy reliance on cash in gaming operations.