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Look for clouds to return today with a high of 63, with a chance of rain and snow showers on Thursday.
Internet service is coming back across White Pine County this morning, with provider 5D Networks reporting a widespread outage impacting multiple companies—not just the local area.
Officials say the disruption was part of a larger network issue affecting multiple service providers.
Customers are thanked for their patience.
White Pine County Sheriff’s deputies handled a variety of calls on Monday.
In Ely, a disturbance at a residence was resolved after an unwanted individual left when asked. Deputies also returned loose dogs to their owner after they were found running at large.
In the county, a littering complaint resulted in a citation for unlawful dumping.
Deputies are continuing to investigate a report of a lost firearm, which was reportedly lost from a vehicle along a state highway.
Other incidents included a scam, where a victim sent money through an online app to someone who never arrived, and a report of suspicious circumstances involving a person who believed they were being followed.
Several welfare checks were also conducted, including one involving a child who could not be located at the time, and another referred to Eureka County authorities.
One arrest was made—55-year-old Dennis M. Walker Jr. of McGill was taken into custody for violating a no-contact order.
The Fernley City Council could vote again today to expel Councilman Stan Lau.
Lau previously filed a lawsuit after the council’s first expulsion vote, claiming it violated Nevada’s Open Meeting Law by not clearly listing expulsion on the agenda.
This time, the agenda specifically includes a possible expulsion vote, tied to an investigation into Lau’s recent outbursts during council meetings.
The council is expected to take up the issue at today's meeting.
Following up on two stories from yesterday
Elko Police have released new details about Monday’s deadly shooting at Elko Regional Airport, confirming it was a murder-suicide involving a father and son.
Officers responded just before 12:40 p.m. and found an adult man, identified as Giovanni Perez, dead near the ticket counter from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Inside a restroom, they located his son, Callan Perez, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The boy was taken to the hospital but later died.
Investigators say the two had been traveling together when their rental car broke down near Winnemucca. After arriving in Elko for a replacement vehicle, both entered the airport restroom, where police believe the father shot his son before taking his own life.
As a precaution, the Elko Bomb Squad searched the vehicle, but no explosives were found.
The airport was closed, impacting flights, and is expected to reopen Tuesday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are also reminding anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help by calling or texting 988.
A magnitude 5-point-7 earthquake struck southeast of Lahontan Reservoir Monday evening, with more than 100 aftershocks recorded since, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.
The quake hit around 6:30 p.m., about 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs, and has already produced at least 17 aftershocks stronger than magnitude 3.
Seismologists say aftershocks are expected to continue for days or even months, and there is an elevated risk of a stronger quake following this one.
Experts note the activity is not unusual for western Nevada, where earthquakes often occur along interconnected fault systems.
Officials are reminding residents to be prepared and to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during any shaking.
In other news
The IRS has filed a federal tax lien against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather for more than 7.2 million dollars.
According to a public filing in Clark County, the lien covers unpaid taxes from two prior tax periods. The document lists Mayweather’s residence as a Florida office address linked to him through court records.
Mayweather, who retired with a 50-and-0 record and earned more than a billion dollars in his career, has also faced multiple recent lawsuits over alleged unpaid debts, including claims involving jewelry purchases, rent, and a loan default.
Attempts to reach Mayweather for comment were unsuccessful.
Churchill County Commissioners will meet this Friday to appoint a new Sheriff.
The meeting comes in the wake of the sudden passing of Sheriff Richard Hickox over the weekend.
The new sheriff will fulfill the remainder of Hickox’s term, which runs through the end of 2026.
President Donald Trump is set to visit Las Vegas Thursday for a roundtable focused on his administration’s tax policies.
The White House says the event is part of “tax week” and will highlight recently passed measures like no tax on tips and overtime.
The roundtable will take place at the new AC Hotel in Symphony Park and include local participants such as police officers, a firefighter, a casino worker, and a small business owner.
Las Vegas Police Protective Association President Steve Grammas is also expected to attend.
President Donald Trump has endorsed two Republican candidates in key Nevada congressional races ahead of his visit to Las Vegas this week.
In posts on social media, Trump backed Marty O’Donnell in Nevada’s 3rd District and State Senator Carrie Buck in the 1st District, calling both candidates strong supporters of his policy agenda, including tax cuts and the “no tax on tips” initiative.
The endorsements come as both races are expected to be highly competitive, with Democrats currently holding the seats.
O’Donnell recently secured support from Governor Joe Lombardo and is competing in a crowded primary field, while Buck has emerged as a leading Republican contender in her race.
Both candidates are expected to be in Las Vegas during the president’s visit.
This follows the Presidents endorsement of Stavros Anthony for reelection as Lieutenant Governor…
No word on an endorsement in the 2nd congressional district race.