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Look for mostly sunny skies today, with a high of 89 degrees.
A Reno voter has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate congressional candidate David Flippo for allegedly failing to file a required personal financial disclosure.
KOLO-TV in Reno reports Susan Fisher says she researched the U.S. House disclosure records and found no filing from Flippo. Fisher, a former lobbyist, says voters have a right to know candidates’ financial information.
KOLO says Fisher mailed a four-page complaint to the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section. The Flippo campaign told KOLO the Justice Department does not handle such complaints and says Flippo has filed an extension for his disclosure.
KELY has previously reported on local candidates failing to file mandatory finance disclosures.
White Pine County Commissioners approved several projects and agreements during Wednesday’s joint meeting, with Commissioners Paula Carson and Hank Vogler absent.
The board approved placing the Charters of Freedom display near the War Memorial, featuring the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Civil Rights Amendments, and Bill of Rights.
Commissioners also approved acceptance of a grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation of over $800,000 with a $200,000 county contribution toward improvements at the county baseball field, and declared a critical labor shortage in the District Attorney’s Office, where several positions have remained vacant for years.
The board approved a Community Operations Plan, outlining how the county will respond if public buildings become unsafe during an emergency. The plan includes emergency management responsibilities, backup power and mutual-aid agreements.
Commissioners also approved a three-year GIS mapping agreement to improve county maps, infrastructure records and 911 addressing.
If you missed the meeting, we have posted a podcast of the meeting online through all major podcast platforms including Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.
The Ely City Council will meet tonight at five p.m. at the Ely Volunteer Fire Hall.
Among the items on the agenda, council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 on proposed Community Development Block Grant projects and ideas submitted by the public.
Council will also consider establishing a new water-per-gallon fee for contractors, awarding the Orson Avenue Sidewalk Project, and awarding a bid for Phase Three of the Steptoe Valley Trap and Skeet Range Hunter Education Building.
The council will also receive an update on efforts to secure state and federal funding for Ely.
Tomorrow marks 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the United States forever.
Nevada felt the impact immediately. With the nation’s airspace shut down, Las Vegas became home to thousands of stranded travelers, while the state’s tourism and hospitality industries suffered as travel came to a sudden halt. The attacks also brought sweeping changes to airport security, emergency preparedness and national security.
A quarter-century later, 9/11 remains part of everyday life. Airport screening, heightened security, the nation’s response to terrorism, and the health consequences faced by first responders are all part of its continuing legacy.
For many Americans, tomorrow is more than a date in history. It’s a day to remember those who died, honor those who responded, and reflect on how one morning changed a nation.
KELY will present a half-hour memorial to the 9-11 attacks Friday morning at 7:30 with audio of how the people of New York City followed the attacks when cell phones went out.
Skiers, ranchers and water managers across eastern Nevada are hoping this winter’s forecast “Super El Niño” brings plenty of snow—but forecasters say there are no guarantees.
The Nevada Independent reports this could be one of the strongest El Niño events since 1950, potentially bringing major shifts in winter storms.
For Ely and White Pine County, that could mean anything from a much-needed boost to mountain snowpack and water supplies to another warm, dry winter.
After last winter’s heat and drought, eastern Nevada will be watching the skies closely.
Forecasters say one thing is certain: this winter could be a wild card.
If you’ve ever watched a sitcom and wondered who decided that was funny enough to laugh at, you can thank a Nevada man.
Charles “Charley” Douglass, raised in Tonopah and a University of Nevada graduate, invented the “Laff Box” in the 1950s. It played recorded laughs, giggles and even guffaws whenever a TV joke needed a little help.
The machine debuted 75 years ago this week. Douglass eventually won an Emmy for his invention.
So the next time a sitcom tells you when to laugh, remember: a Tonopah kid may have already decided for you.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada