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Look for fair skies today with a high of 55 before clouds return tomorrow and a chance of rain and snow showers on Thursday.
Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide at Elko Regional Airport on Monday afternoon.
Elko Police say officers responded to reports of an active shooter around 12:30 p.m. They found an adult man near the SkyWest terminal, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officers then discovered a juvenile in an airport bathroom suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to a hospital but later died. Investigators believe the man shot the boy before taking his own life.
Police say the two knew each other, but their relationship has not been confirmed. They were not from the Elko area and had reportedly been traveling when their rental car broke down. Elko Police Lt. Shane Daz said the incident had had a traumatic effect to some members of the community, particularly with the shooting and death of the juvenile. The identities of those involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The airport is expected to reopen Tuesday afternoon.
White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a range of calls over the weekend, including arrests, safety concerns, and emergency incidents.
On Saturday, deputies investigated threats between family members, a vehicle fire that was quickly put out, and a report of juveniles damaging property, with warnings issued. A welfare check involving a child found no issues, and a death in Ely was determined to be from natural causes.
The following day, deputies arrested a 55-year-old McGill man on charges including domestic battery, elder abuse, and failure to register.
In a separate case, suspected explosives found at a county residence were turned over to the Elko Bomb Squad for disposal.
Deputies also handled hazardous road conditions due to snow, cattle on the highway, and several minor city complaints, most of which were resolved without further incident.
A magnitude 5-point-6 earthquake struck southeastern Lyon County near Silver Springs Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake hit at a depth of about 10 kilometers and was felt across parts of northern Nevada, including Fallon, where residents reported light to moderate shaking.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Emergency officials say they are continuing to monitor the situation and are reminding residents to be prepared for possible aftershocks.
The Nevada Department of Corrections plans to close two minimum-security conservation camps by July first.
The Carlin Conservation Camp and the Jean Conservation Camp will shut down as more offenders qualify for house arrest and other transitional programs, making the facilities less cost-effective to operate.
All inmates will be relocated to other correctional facilities by the end of June, and staff will be offered transfer opportunities within the department or other state positions.
State officials say the Carlin property will be returned to the city, while the closure in Jean is not expected to impact the surrounding community.
The University of Nevada, Reno has placed the dean of its College of Education and Human Development on administrative leave following a recent vote of no confidence.
Donald Easton-Brooks was put on leave after allegations of bullying and unprofessional conduct.
University officials say Dr. Jannet Vreeland will step in as acting dean. She brings more than 30 years of experience at UNR, including past roles as vice provost and interim provost.
In a statement, the university says it cannot provide further details, calling it a confidential personnel matter.
Suspended Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore will remain off the bench after the Nevada Supreme Court dismissed her appeal to end her suspension.
In a unanimous decision, the court ruled it was too early to intervene, saying the Commission on Judicial Discipline has not yet completed its investigation or filed formal charges.
Fiore was suspended following a 2024 conviction involving funds raised for a fallen police officer. Her attorney argued the commission lacks jurisdiction, but the case will now move forward.
Fiore says she plans to continue fighting both legally and politically as she seeks re-election.