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Look for a hot week ahead with highs in the 90’s. Today’s high should be 93.
The White Pine County Commission has a packed agenda for its upcoming meeting this week, covering everything from infrastructure to community festivals.
Topping the schedule, commissioners will vote on renewing the county’s insurance coverage through the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool, and Road Superintendent Martin Troutt will deliver the latest updates on local road and infrastructure projects.
In personnel matters, the board is set to recognize Payroll Specialist Terri Martinez and Social Services Director Desiree Barnson for their additional service to the county. They will also consider appointing Lloyd Eugene Phillips Junior to a vacant seat on the Airport Advisory Board, and are looking to advertise an opening for a new building inspector.
On the financial front, County Treasurer Catherine Bakaric will present the proposed property tax rates for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. Commissioners will also review several funding requests, including a ten-thousand-dollar library grant for A-D-A improvements and over ninety thousand dollars in grant applications for the senior meal program.
Finally, looking ahead to the summer, the board is expected to authorize the closure of Clark Street for the annual Arts in the Park Festival, scheduled for July 31st through August second.
You can catch the entire meeting live right here on K-E-L-Y tomorrow morning starting at nine o'clock.
The White Pine County Sheriff's Office responded to numerous calls over the weekend, including reports of vandalism, trespassing, fraud, domestic disturbances, vehicle accidents, and suspicious activity.
Among the incidents, deputies investigated a scam in which a resident reportedly sent money to someone posing as a law enforcement officer, claiming they had an outstanding warrant.
The weekend's most serious case resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Joshua Doty of Ely. Deputies say Doty was booked on charges of battery on an older person resulting in substantial bodily harm and abuse of an older person resulting in substantial bodily harm. Bail was set at 20-thousand dollars.
Deputies also assisted a lost motorist in a remote mountainous area of White Pine County and handled several animal-related calls.
Firefighters continue battling two large wildfires burning south of Caliente in Lincoln County. The Kane Springs Fire has grown to more than 14,300 acres and is now 25 percent contained, while the Grapevine Fire has burned about 14,500 acres and remains uncontained.
Crews are strengthening fire lines on the Kane Springs Fire and working rugged terrain in the Clover Mountain Wilderness Area on the Grapevine Fire. Hot, dry conditions and the threat of isolated dry lightning later this week continue to challenge firefighting efforts as crews work to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
Staff from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s office will be in Ely later this week to meet with residents and provide assistance with federal agencies.
The senator’s staff will hold office hours Thursday, June 25th, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the White Pine County Library on Campton Street. While Senator Rosen will not attend, staff members will be available for one-on-one consultations regarding issues involving federal agencies and government services.
Residents will also have an opportunity to share concerns and opinions on federal matters for follow-up by the senator’s office.
A transformer behind Ridleys was damaged yesterday afternoon, causing a power outage that impacted the store only.
Mount Wheeler Power crews say early indications suggest the transformer may have been struck by a vehicle, though no vehicle was found at the scene and the cause remains under investigation.
Utility crews worked through the afternoon heat to complete repairs safely and quickly. Power was restored last night.
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is pushing back against a reported Department of Homeland Security proposal that would require states to turn over voter information and make major changes to election procedures.
Aguilar says elections are the responsibility of states, not the federal government, and argues Nevada law prohibits the release of certain voter data. The proposal reportedly calls for states to rely on hand-marked paper ballots and use a federal database to verify voter rolls.
Aguilar says Nevada will continue to defend its authority over elections, adding that federal election security funding at stake amounts to about 140-thousand dollars—far less than the cost of implementing the proposed changes.
A state inspection report released to Nevada lawmakers has raised concerns about child safety and welfare at several children's care facilities across Southern Nevada.
Tabitha Mueller at the Nevada Independent writes this morning that the December 2025 report found inspectors questioned whether children were adequately protected at nine of the 25 facilities reviewed. Concerns included fire safety violations, medication procedures, reporting requirements, and missing documentation. In one case, inspectors found a loaded firearm accessible to children in a foster home.
The findings come as Nevada faces a separate lawsuit alleging widespread abuse in juvenile detention facilities. Child welfare advocates say the report highlights ongoing concerns about the state's ability to protect children in government care and are calling for stronger oversight and accountability.
Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley is taking steps to bring the NBA to Las Vegas. Foley announced today that he's pursuing an expansion franchise and has hired financial and legal advisors to help build an ownership group around his existing Southern Nevada sports holdings. Foley says Las Vegas has proven itself as a major sports market and points to the success of the Golden Knights, who captured the Stanley Cup in 2023. The proposed NBA franchise would utilize T-Mobile Arena and include a dedicated practice and player-health campus. Foley says his group will be ready whenever the NBA moves forward with expansion.
That’s your morning news from the state of Nevada