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No significant measurable precipitation fell at Yellend Field yesterday. Our next chance for rain is Saturday through Monday. Look for Sunny skies today with a high of 59.
The White Pine County Commission has selected its next Finance Director following a lengthy and contentious meeting. Commissioners chose Reno resident Alicia Berkbigler, who currently works as a program assistant at the Regional Public Safety Training Center. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is pursuing a doctorate through National University in San Diego.
The commission approved a starting salary of just over 125-thousand dollars, along with a moving allowance, and set a May 18th start date. Adam Thompson was named as a backup candidate if needed.
The Commission on April 2nd voted to hire Rayna Bowdre for the position but Ms. Bowdre declined the offer.
In other business, commissioners tabled a decision on renewing the interlocal agreement with the City of Ely for police protection, citing concerns over the cost.
They also approved a 500-dollar-per-week stipend for Maintenance Supervisor Cole Burdick, who will serve as interim golf course director after a previous candidate, Bruce Towle, failed to respond to the job offer.
And finally, the commission approved overtime pay for sheriff’s deputies providing security during the White Pine Horse Races.
A high-stakes legal showdown is unfolding in White Pine County today, as a challenge to remove Commission Chair Paula Carson heads to court.
County Treasurer Catherine Bakaric and Recorder Christina Shady have filed a formal complaint, accusing Carson of malfeasance and repeated violations of Nevada’s Open Meeting Law.
The dispute centers on the January firing of the county’s finance director, which the plaintiffs claim was an attempt to sidestep public meeting requirements. The complaint also alleges Carson sought unauthorized access to financial systems, approved a costly consulting contract through emergency meetings, and withheld a taxpayer-funded payroll study. KELY reported on the study and made it public back in February. Click here for the prior story.
Carson remains in her position as commission chair as the case moves forward. Both sides are set to appear today in Seventh Judicial District Court.
Here's a link to the publicly available court documents
The White Pine County Sheriff's Office handled a variety of calls across the county and Ely on Monday.
Deputies responded to a mental health-related call in the county, where an individual was transported to a healthcare facility for assistance. In Ely, a welfare check found a family safe, while a residential wood pile fire was quickly extinguished by local crews.
Other calls included a civil dispute, reports of lost property, and a suspicious subject near a school who left before deputies arrived. Deputies also investigated property damage involving a fallen tree and a vehicle striking a mailbox.
In the county, deputies handled a copper wire theft at a mine, a report of a dog possibly shot—with no issues found—and a juvenile riding an ATV on private property.
A two-vehicle crash and a motorist assist were referred to the Nevada State Police.
The White Pine County Golf Course will be closed to the public on April 23, 2026, as it hosts the WPHS Golf Tournament.
The event will feature local high school student-athletes competing throughout the day, showcasing their skills and representing the future of golf in White Pine County.
Community members are encouraged to attend and support the players during the tournament.
The White Pine County Golf Advisory Board is set to meet Thursday evening at the county golf course.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will include updates on the upcoming 2026–2027 budget, staffing, and equipment needs.
Board members are also expected to discuss the search for a new golf pro and manager, review course financials, and hear a maintenance report covering staffing, fees, and course conditions.
A strong aftershock is rattling northwestern Nevada as a recent earthquake sequence continues near Lahontan Reservoir.
The Nevada Seismological Laboratory recorded a magnitude 4.8 quake Wednesday morning around 10:30, about 13 miles southwest of Fallon. It’s the latest in a swarm that’s produced hundreds of earthquakes since a magnitude 5.6 event struck the same area on April 13.
Seismologists say at least 371 quakes have been recorded along what appears to be a previously unknown fault crossing the Dead Camel Mountains. More than 80 of those have been above magnitude 2.5.
Officials report minor damage in Fallon and at historic structures in Fort Churchill.
Experts say faults can remain hidden for thousands of years until movement reveals them. The lab has deployed additional monitoring equipment and continues to track the activity closely.
The ongoing swarm is also renewing calls for Nevada to be added to the ShakeAlert early warning system, which could give residents valuable seconds to take cover before shaking begins.
Nevada’s conservation community is mourning the loss of longtime leader Joe Sicking.
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says Sicking dedicated more than 30 years to the Paradise Valley Conservation District and served in key leadership roles statewide, including president of the Nevada Association of Conservation Districts and chairman of the State Conservation Commission.
He was known for bringing together ranchers, scientists, and land managers to find practical solutions—especially during efforts to protect the greater sage-grouse.
Sicking was honored in 2023 with a lifetime service award for his contributions to conservation.
State officials say his legacy will live on through the partnerships he built and the work he championed across Nevada.
With jet fuel prices skyrocketing, some airlines are cutting flights to Las Vegas. Delta is suspending a summer route between Vegas and Raleigh-Durham. An official at Harry Reid International Airport says they're seeing multiple routes put on hold through October. A UNLV economist tells KLAS-TV that the impacts could do real damage to the Las Vegas economy.
A legendary Lake Tahoe resort is set for a comeback.
The historic Cal Neva Resort and Casino, once owned by Frank Sinatra and frequented by stars like Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy, is moving forward with plans to reopen after sitting vacant for more than a decade.
Developers have secured nearly 300 million dollars to restore the property, which first opened in 1926 along the California-Nevada border. The revamped resort—expected to reopen around 2027—will feature updated luxury amenities while preserving its historic character.
Once a playground for Hollywood’s elite, the Cal Neva is aiming to bring new life to one of Lake Tahoe’s most iconic destinations.
Nevada election officials are urging voters to mail primary ballots early, citing changes at the U.S. Postal Service that could slow delivery—especially in rural areas.
Ballots for the June 9 primary will be mailed to registered voters in mid-May, unless they’ve opted out. While ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if they arrive within four days, officials recommend mailing them at least a week in advance—or using drop boxes to be safe.
New postal policies mean some rural mail may not be processed the same day, and updated postmark rules could also affect timing.