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Yelland Field picked up 17-hundredths of an inch of precipitation yesterday afternoon after reaching a high of 47 degrees. Meanwhile, Elko saw an inch and a half of snowfall. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected this week, with today’s high reaching 54.
A pilot survived a plane crash Sunday morning in the remote East Humboldt Mountain Range near Clover Valley. According to the Elko County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received an iPhone crash alert around 10:30 a.m., leading rescuers to the rugged area south of Hole in the Mountain Peak.
Authorities say the small plane struck the mountain at roughly 10-thousand-200 feet above sea level, above the snow line and in poor weather conditions. Ground crews hiked toward the crash site while heavy clouds prevented air rescue operations.
By mid-afternoon, conditions improved enough for a helicopter rescue, and the pilot — the plane’s only occupant — was safely airlifted with minor injuries.
Snowfall in much of White Pine County was minimal, but at Great Basin National Park, it was enough to close Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive at Upper Lehman Creek Campground due to snowfall.
The Ladycats Softball Team’s strong regular season came to a tough end Friday, falling to the Needles Mustangs 8-6 in postseason play. The loss marks White Pine’s fourth straight defeat as the Bobcats finish the year with a 17-and-10 record.
Despite the loss, Gracie Hall led the offense, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. Emmy Costello also had a solid day at the plate, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
White Pine kept it close throughout, but couldn’t overcome Needles late in the game.
The home field advantage for Needles took them all the way to the State 2A Championships beating Yerington in a first round rematch before beating Battle mountain twice on Saturday for the title.
Meanwhile the Ladycats only swim team competitor finished sixth in state competition on Saturday in the Girls 100 Yard Butterfly. Congratulations to Livi Weiland.
Southern Nevada developers and housing experts say a shortage of federally released land is driving up housing costs in the Las Vegas Valley. According to multiple sources, just over 41 acres of Bureau of Land Management land were sold last year — the lowest total since the Great Recession.
Patrick Blennerhassett at the Las Vegas Review journal reports this morning that industry leaders say the federal government’s slow and expensive land sale process is limiting new development in a region where roughly 85 percent of Nevada land is federally owned. Developers point to high prices, lengthy environmental reviews, and strict payment deadlines as major obstacles.
Governor Joe Lombardo says state leaders are now working with developers and local officials to streamline the process and free up more land for housing growth in Clark County.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has officially completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, combining two major low-cost leisure carriers under one company.
The merger, first announced in January, is valued at roughly 1-point-5 billion dollars, including debt. The combined airline group will operate nearly 195 aircraft serving about 175 cities and more than 650 routes nationwide.
For now, both airlines will continue operating separately, with no immediate changes to reservations, schedules, or loyalty programs. Travelers in Northern Nevada could eventually see expanded access through the combined route network, including Sun Country’s seasonal nonstop service between Reno and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
The merger also comes as budget airlines continue reshaping operations nationwide, following Spirit Airlines' ending service earlier this month at Reno-Tahoe and Las Vegas airports.
And Southern Nevada Lottery players are beginning to feel Northern Nevadans' pain.
Southern Nevada lottery players will soon lose one of the region’s most popular ticket outlets. The Primm Valley Lotto Store, just across the California state line, is set to close July Fourth, along with much of the Primm casino complex.
The store has long ranked as California’s top lottery retailer, drawing thousands of Nevada residents hoping to buy Powerball and other lottery tickets unavailable in Nevada. Many customers say they’ll miss the in-person counter service that made the store a tradition for Las Vegas-area players.
California Lottery officials say they were disappointed by the closure but note other nearby retailers remain open, including a newer kiosk-only lottery location south of Primm.
Nevada remains one of just five states without a statewide lottery after lawmakers failed to advance a proposed constitutional amendment during the 2025 legislative session.
From Ely, the nearest lottery retailer is in Twin Falls - 250 Miles away.