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We got up to 80 yesterday at Yellend Field, look for even warmer today with a high of 86 expected and windy conditions on tap for Wednesday.
The case against White Pine County Commission Chair Paula Carson was dismissed without prejudice on Friday by District Court Judge Nancy Allf, sitting in the 8th Judicial District Court in Clark County, after judges in the 7th Judicial District Court recused themselves from the case. In her ruling from the bench, Judge Allf said that there were improper things, but the items didn’t rise to the level of proof needed to remove Carson from the commission. Allf stressed that if the Ethics Commission or the Attorney General's office issued a finding against the Commission, her finding might be different.
The focus now turns to Carson City and the outcome of Ethics Commission and Open Meeting Law complaints.
Fresh off Wednesday’s special meeting, the White Pine County Commission will tackle a wide range of issues during a joint meeting with the Fire and Road Commissions next Wednesday in Ely.
Commissioners are scheduled to review employee insurance renewals, consider grant funding for sheriff’s office portable radios and emergency social service programs, and discuss a long-term police protection agreement with the City of Ely.
The agenda also includes updates from county fire officials, possible approval to auction surplus emergency vehicles, and discussion of new ordinances related to large renewable energy and industrial development projects in White Pine County.
Other items include funding for senior nutrition services, a proposed golf course well project, and possible action on moving county commission meetings back to the Historic Courthouse.
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. May 13th at the White Pine County Library Conference Room. KELY will broadcast the meeting live.
Here’s a quick look at the Sheriff’s office blotter report for Wednesday through Friday.
Two men, Shane and Aiden Throssel of Ely, were arrested on May 8th on outstanding court warrants. Bail is set at $2,000 each.
This week also saw active investigations into a home burglary where residents were battered, a sex crime, and a student assaulting a teacher. Deputies also responded to a hit-and-run in a city lot and a reckless driver near a school.
Other incidents include a fraud attempt involving a fake peace officer call, juveniles setting off fireworks at a park, and a concerning report of children left unattended in a vehicle that fled the scene.
The White Pine Bobcats saw their playoff run hit a pair of roadblocks Friday, falling to Needles 16 to 3 and later dropping an 11 to 8 decision to Lake Mead Christian Academy, eliminating the Bobcats from postseason play.
Against Needles, White Pine’s home winning streak in the series came to an end. Maddox Sedlacek provided the offensive highlight, going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate with a home run and two RBIs. The loss snapped the Bobcats’ three-game winning streak.
Later Friday, White Pine battled Lake Mead Christian Academy in another playoff matchup but came up short for the third time against the Eagles this season. Sedlacek again delivered with a homer and two RBIs, while Jacob Derbidge added two runs, two RBIs, and a double in the losing effort.
Needles beat Lake Mead to take the 2A Southern title, 15-5 but both teams advance to the Championships in Needles next weekend. They will be joined by teams from Yerington and North Tahoe.
The Ladycats faired better but still didn’t take the state 2A Southern crown, but they’re still alive in the postseason.
The pulled out a dramatic 12 to 11 win over Needles before the Mustangs answered back with two straight victories to end White Pine’s playoff run over the weekend.
In Friday’s opener, the Bobcats edged Needles by a single run for their second straight one-run playoff victory. Laila Trujillo starred both in the circle and at the plate, pitching six innings while also scoring twice. Camden Johnson and Emmy Costello each blasted home runs and drove in four runs as White Pine improved to 17 and 6.
But Saturday belonged to the Mustangs. After dispatching Lincoln County 11-1 in Friday’s consolation game, Needles rolled to an 11 to 1 win behind a dominant pitching performance from Audrina Bullchild, who struck out eight batters over seven innings. Peyton Jackson powered the offense with a home run and six RBIs.
Needles completed the turnaround later Saturday with a 15 to 5 victory, their third straight win overall. Camden Johnson homered and drove in three runs for White Pine in the loss, while Layla Ruesch added two hits.
The Ladycats stand at 17 and 8, while Needles improves to 16 and 14. Both teams join Yerington and Battle Mountain in the 2A State Championships next weekend in Needles.
Congratulations to Livi Weiland who finished third in the 100 yard Butterfly at the 3A Regionals and qualified for state. Sadly, she just missed fourth place in the 50 yard freestyle by three-tenths of a second. She’ll be heading to state next weekend in Las Vegas.
White Pine High School turned in a strong showing at the 2A Southern Track and Field meet, with the Bobcats girls finishing second overall and several athletes bringing home event titles. Senior Keziah Nicholes led the way, winning the girls 300-meter hurdles and high jump, while also taking second in the 100 hurdles. Miley Oxborrow swept the throwing events for White Pine, capturing both the girls shot put and discus championships.
Paityn Lawrence added runner-up finishes in the girls 100-meter dash and long jump, and the White Pine girls 4-by-400 relay team finished second. Ava Ahlvers claimed the girls pole vault title and placed second in the high jump as the Bobcats piled up 188 team points.
On the boys side, White Pine’s Koen Shedd won the shot put and added points in discus, while Justin Celluar finished second in discus and third in shot put. Craig Reed earned second in the boys pole vault and fourth in the triple jump. The Bobcats boys finished fifth overall in the Southern standings, highlighted by strong efforts across the field events.
With the last casino resort set to close in Primm, 344 workers are about to lose their jobs. The company that owns several properties next to the California state line says they're closing down after the Fourth of July. They're also closing down a Flying J truck stop and a Lotto store that's a few feet across the border on the California side. The law firm Strauss Borrelli says they're filing a class action lawsuit. They claim the 344 workers were not given a proper legal notice of their termination.
Earthquakes continue to shake up the area around Silver Springs in northern Nevada. Yesterday morning, a pair of quakes struck just after 11:20. The largest had a magnitude of four-point-one. Over the past few weeks, several other earthquakes have struck that area about 30 miles east of Carson City. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Former Nevada State Senator and longtime educator Joyce Woodhouse has died at the age of 82. Governor Joe Lombardo announced her passing Saturday, calling her a dedicated leader whose work to improve education in Nevada continued long after her retirement. Woodhouse served in the Nevada Senate from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2020, holding several leadership roles and serving on dozens of committees. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher, principal, and school administrator in Clark County. Senate Democrats praised Woodhouse as a tireless advocate for children and families, saying her legacy will continue to shape Nevada for generations.