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Look for Sunny skies and warming temperatures heading into the Memorial Day Weekend. Today’s high of 73 will heat up to 80 by Sunday.
The White Pine County Sheriff's Office made several arrests over the past week while responding to a variety of calls across the county.
Among the arrests, 28-year-old Zachary Norton of McGill was booked on charges including domestic battery by strangulation, child abuse and drug possession. Fifty-year-old Douglass Kaman Junior of Ruth was arrested following a domestic disturbance investigation and now faces multiple charges, including drug possession with intent to sell and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Deputies also investigated a swatting incident involving threats at a local school, along with reports of thefts, vandalism, trespassing and reckless driving.
The sheriff’s office additionally handled numerous non-criminal calls, including suspicious vehicles, runaway juveniles, dog complaints and several deer-related crashes that were referred to the Nevada State Police.
Nevada fire officials are warning that 2026 could bring a difficult wildfire season as drought conditions, low snowpack and heavy vegetation increase the risk of large fires across the state.
Governor Joe Lombardo received a wildfire briefing this week from state and federal fire agencies, including the Nevada Division of Forestry, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. State Forester Ryan Shane says Nevada saw nearly 457-thousand acres burn in 2025, with northeastern Nevada hit especially hard. Officials say more than 300 of last year’s 579 fires were human-caused.
Fire experts say abundant grass and dry conditions could cause fires to spread earlier this summer. Residents are urged to carry shovels, water, fire extinguishers and communication devices when outdoors and to report fires immediately.
Nevada officials are asking residents to report sightings of Mormon crickets as the insects begin appearing in parts of the state ahead of the summer season.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture says the large, flightless insects are known for forming massive swarms that can damage crops, vegetation and create hazards on roadways. The state saw significant Mormon cricket activity in 2023, especially in rural Nevada communities.
Officials are encouraging Nevadans to report sightings to help track populations and monitor possible outbreaks. State agriculture officials say community reports are an important tool in responding to potential infestations before they spread. https://agri.nv.gov/entomology/
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election in White Pine County begins Saturday, May 23rd.
The White Pine County Clerk’s Office says voting will take place at the Clerk’s Office inside the new White Pine County Courthouse on Great Basin Boulevard in Ely. Saturday voting hours on May 23rd and May 30th will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekday early voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning May 26th through May 29th, and again June 1st through June 5th. The office will be closed Memorial Day, May 25th.
Election officials are reminding voters to verify their registration, mailing address, and party affiliation before casting a ballot. Same-day registrants must appear in person with valid Nevada identification and proof of residence and will vote using a provisional ballot.
At a special ceremony this week, family, friends and former students gathered to honor longtime White Pine High School coach Dean Thornock by naming the main gym court in his honor. Thornock spent 38 years teaching and coaching in White Pine, leading the Bobcats baseball team and Ladycats basketball team to state championships in 2005. He also served more than a decade as athletic director and was recognized for his dedication to generations of student athletes. A commemorative plaque will be installed in the gym once renovation work is complete.
The Primm family says it is working toward a “return to better days” after casino operator Affinity Gaming announced plans to shut down operations at Primm’s three hotel-casino properties on July 4th.
In an open letter published this week, Cory Clemetson, grandson of Primm founder Ernie Primm, said the closures will affect hundreds of workers and residents who may lose both jobs and housing. Affinity Gaming says 344 employees will be laid off when Whiskey Pete’s, Buffalo Bill’s, Primm Valley Resort and several nearby businesses close this summer.
The once-busy Nevada-California border destination has struggled for years amid growing competition from Las Vegas and tribal casinos in California. The Primm family says it is exploring options to support employees and pursue possible solutions to revitalize the area.
Looking for a cheap Memorial Day getaway? Don’t look at Vegas!
Las Vegas is seeing a sharp spike in hotel room prices heading into Memorial Day weekend, with some Strip properties charging more than one-thousand dollars a night as the city prepares for the unofficial start of summer travel season.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, premium rooms for the holiday weekend are reaching nearly 17-hundred dollars per night, while other resorts are still offering budget-friendly rates under 100 dollars. Tourism officials say heavy demand is expected as visitors travel for the three-day weekend and summer vacations begin.
The rush is also expected to increase traffic at Harry Reid International Airport, which is preparing for a busy holiday travel period.