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Fair skies and summerlike conditions through the weekend with today’s high around 83.
With four days remaining in early voting, turnout is still considered low. In-person early voting at the Clerk's Office has totaled 174 over the first seven days, with 22 votes cast on Monday. As of yesterday, 435 Mail ballots have been received. Voting continues today from 9 until 6 at the County Clerk’s office. Mail ballots can be dropped off anytime at the drop box in front of the new courthouse.
The White Pine County Sheriff's Office responded to a variety of incidents over the weekend, including thefts, accidents, juvenile complaints, and an arrest.
An ATV reported stolen from an Ely residence remains under investigation, while deputies are also investigating a report of child abuse. A traffic accident involving a semi-truck at East Aultman Street and Great Basin Boulevard resulted in a citation being issued to an Idaho driver.
On Sunday, 33-year-old Tanner McWhirter of Ely was arrested following a motel disturbance and booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a public officer.
Deputies also responded to a mental health crisis, suspicious activity reports, traffic hazards, and the natural death of Coral L. Ockert of Ruth.
Two Northern Nevada lawmakers are publicly backing former state senator James Settelmeyer in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District race, despite President Donald Trump recently endorsing rival candidate David Flippo.
In an opinion piece in today’s Reno Gazette-Journal, State Senator Ira Hansen and Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen said they respectfully disagree with Trump's endorsement and argued that Settelmeyer's long record of public service and deep roots in Nevada make him the best choice to represent the district.
The lawmakers said Northern Nevada voters—not outside interests—should decide who will succeed retiring Congressman Mark Amodei. They also noted that Settelmeyer previously served as Trump's Nevada campaign chairman while serving as Senate minority leader.
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A 5-year-old child at the center of an Amber Alert in Carson City has been found safe in Southern California, and the suspect is now in custody.
Authorities say Christopher Meithof allegedly took the child during a custody dispute. Investigators tracked his vehicle traveling south on U.S. 395 before law enforcement agencies in California located the child during a traffic stop near Palmdale on Monday.
The child was found unharmed. Meithof was arrested without incident and is being held pending extradition to Nevada. Authorities say the child will be reunited with her mother with assistance from Child Protective Services.
The Reno City Council has approved a temporary moratorium on new data centers while the city develops regulations for the rapidly growing industry.
The council voted 6-to-1 Monday to halt approval of new data centers through August of 2027. Existing projects, including a data center currently under construction on Keystone Avenue, are not affected.
Supporters of the moratorium cited concerns over the large amounts of water and electricity required by data centers, particularly those supporting artificial intelligence operations. Meanwhile, labor union representatives opposed the move, arguing data centers provide years of construction work and long-term maintenance jobs for local workers.
City staff will now begin drafting regulations that could address energy use, water consumption, noise, air quality, safety standards and where future data centers may be located.
Changes again on the Las Vegas Strip.
Media billionaire Barry Diller is seeking to acquire MGM Resorts International, a move that could bring one of the entertainment industry's most influential figures deeper into the Las Vegas resort business.
Diller already owns about a quarter of MGM and is now pursuing full ownership. Gaming historian David Schwartz of UNLV says Diller's background in media and entertainment could bring new ideas to the Strip, particularly as Las Vegas increasingly relies on entertainment and special events to attract visitors.
The potential deal comes as Caesars Entertainment is also preparing for new ownership under billionaire Tilman Fertitta. Some Las Vegas workers and residents say they hope the changes will boost tourism, improve safety, and make visits to the Strip more affordable for families.
The Caesars acquisition is expected to close in July, while the timeline for the MGM deal remains uncertain.
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A Las Vegas man who threatened public officials across the country has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Thirty-four-year-old Spencer Gear was convicted earlier this year on 20 counts related to threatening government officials and transmitting threatening communications. Prosecutors said the threats targeted public figures involved in issues ranging from the January 6 Capitol attack to immigration and transgender rights.
Federal Judge Jennifer Dorsey said Gear's messages contained graphic details and were intended to intimidate officials. After serving his prison sentence, Gear will spend three years on supervised release and undergo a mental health evaluation and any recommended treatment.
Gear apologized in court and said he was embarrassed by his actions, but prosecutors argued his threats went far beyond protected political speech.