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Mostly fair skies heading into the weekend, the high today will be around 49.
A legal firestorm is erupting in White Pine County. The Chair of the Board of County Commissioners has been ordered to appear in court following a formal complaint to have her removed from office.
White Pine County Commissioner Paula Carson is facing a legal battle for her political life. A 'Citation to Appear' was filed yesterday by two other elected officials: County Treasurer Catherine Bakaric and Recorder Christina Shady.
The allegations are serious. The complaint accuses Carson of malfeasance and a pattern of disregarding state law. At the heart of the case is the January firing of Finance Director Kathy Workman. The complaint alleges Carson used a routine evaluation as a 'pretext' for termination, intentionally bypassing Nevada’s Open Meeting laws. But the accusations don't stop there. The Treasurer and Recorder allege Carson pressured staff to give her unauthorized access to county financial software and called improper 'emergency' meetings to push through a thirty-thousand-dollar-a-month consulting contract without full public transparency.
They also claim she is intentionally concealing a taxpayer-funded payroll study that shows county employees are underpaid, a story KELY reported back in February. If a judge finds these charges are sustained, Carson could be stripped of her office immediately. The Chair is scheduled to appear before the Seventh Judicial District Court next Thursday morning, April 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. For now, Carson remains in her role as Chair, but the court’s decision could reshape White Pine County government within the next few weeks. The Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, and if that meeting is held, KELY will broadcast it live.
Click here to read the court documents.
White Pine County leaders are heading to the Historic Courthouse this Wednesday morning for a packed joint commission meeting.
The search for a new Finance Director takes center stage, with five candidates—Alicia Berkbigler, Joann Musinski, Adam Thompson, Ettie Schwartz, and Koreen Hyde—scheduled for back-to-back interviews starting at 10:30.
In the Road Department, Superintendent Martin Troutt has officially announced his retirement, effective July 1st, after years of oversight on the county’s infrastructure.
Other key items on the table include a proposed $10,000 funding boost for the August Horse Races and a new three-year police protection agreement with the City of Ely.
The meeting kicks off at 9:00 AM. If you can’t make it to Clark Street, you can hear the meeting live right here on KELY.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports a mix of calls in its Tuesday and Wednesday blotter.
Deputies investigated a fraud case after a resident shared personal information over the phone, along with several routine complaints, including loud music, parking issues, and juveniles throwing snowballs at a vehicle. Those juveniles were warned.
A welfare check involving a possible self-harm concern ended safely, with the individual reported to be okay. A reckless driving report on a state highway was also logged, but the suspect vehicle left before deputies arrived.
The following day, deputies handled reports of a trailer blocking an intersection, suspicious individuals, and possible stolen items in a repossessed vehicle—none of those cases resulted in major findings. A report of a child left unattended was investigated, with no problems found.
Deputies also recovered a lost driver’s license.
There are 2 meet-and-greets this weekend for the Nevada Ccongressional District 2 seat, which has been held by Mark Amodei for years.
Mike Smith will be at Mr. G's tonight from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.
David Flippo will be at the Convention Center in one of the back rooms at noon this Sunday.
Questions are being raised about a past campaign donation involving Nevada’s attorney general.
Records show former California Congressman Eric Swalwell donated one thousand dollars to Aaron Ford’s 2022 re-election campaign—his only known contribution to a Nevada candidate that cycle.
The donation is drawing renewed attention after Swalwell resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial bid amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he has not publicly detailed in this report.
The contribution also came after earlier reports tied Swalwell to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, connections he has previously addressed.
Ford’s office has not responded to requests for comment.
With less than 60 days until Nevada’s primary election, new campaign finance reports are offering a snapshot of the state’s most competitive races.
Those reports show Joe Lombardo maintaining a dominant lead in Nevada’s governor’s race, with more than 14 million dollars cash on hand after a strong first quarter fundraising period.
His Democratic challenger, Aaron Ford, raised about 1.5 million dollars, building a total of roughly 2.7 million on hand, while Alexis Hill trails far behind.
In the open Congressional District 2 race, Republican James Settelmeyer reported just over 100 thousand dollars raised, while opponent David Flippo largely self-funded his campaign.
The attorney general’s race is also heating up, with Zach Conine leading fundraising, boosted by a major donation, while Nicole Cannizzaro follows behind.
Meanwhile, Democrat Sandra Jauregui has outraised incumbent Stavros Anthony in the lieutenant governor’s race.
Nevada’s primary election is set for June 9th.
President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas Thursday, promoting his tax policies during a stop one day after the federal tax deadline.
Speaking at a roundtable, Trump highlighted initiatives like “no tax on tips,” overtime, and Social Security, saying they’ve boosted take-home pay and delivered billions in refunds. He also pointed to tariffs and domestic manufacturing as key drivers of what he called a “booming” economy.
Stavros Anthony praised the impact on Nevada’s tourism and hospitality workforce.
But Democrats pushed back. Congresswoman Susie Lee criticized rising gas prices and tourism declines, while candidate for Governor Attorney General Aaron Ford blamed both Trump and Joe Lombardo for affordability issues.
Republican congressional candidate Tera Anderson voiced support for the policies.
The president is expected to leave Las Vegas for Arizona Friday.
The Fernley City Council has voted again to remove Stan Lau from his Ward 3 seat.
In a 3-to-1 decision Wednesday, council members reinstated Lau’s expulsion following months of controversy, including outbursts during meetings and a prior arrest tied to an alleged altercation with a construction worker. That charge was later dismissed on procedural grounds.
Lau had previously challenged the removal, citing concerns over Nevada’s Open Meeting Law, but the council moved forward with a new vote. Councilman Ryan Hanan cast the lone dissent, warning the decision could expose the city to legal challenges.
Lau addressed the council during public comment and says he plans to pursue legal action to regain his seat.