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Another 4/10 inches of precipitation yesterday at Yellend Field. A mix of rain and snow showers today. Look for a high of just 45 today.
The White Pine County Commission will finally review a county pay study and workforce planning Wednesday, as commissioners consider several proposals involving development, county regulations, and the future of the Baker Multi-Use Trail.
Commissioner Jose Noriega has placed the pay study on the agenda for discussion. Commissioners have claimed they have never seen the study, despite KELY receiving a copy, posting the study at our web page, and reporting on the study in February. Noriega is also asking for a proposal to coordinate with the Ely Building Department and city officials to form a committee. The committee would work with a contractor to develop a joint master plan addressing zoning and establishing guidelines for renewable energy projects, data centers, and other development.
Noriega is also seeking updates to the Regional Planning Commission’s memorandum of understanding and county ordinance, along with a plan for addressing serious or significant public nuisance complaints.
Commissioners will also consider whether to schedule a public hearing on continuing or terminating the Baker Multi-Use Trail project. The project was originally funded in 2021 but the only bid received on the project was $150,000 over budget.
The Commission will also consider approving a $32,000 payment to Sutton Law for defending Commission Chair Paula Carson in a lawsuit seeking her removal from office.
The joint County Commission meeting begins Wednesday at nine a.m. in the White Pine County Library conference room on Campton Street in Ely. KELY will broadcast the meeting live and will post a podcast of the meeting following the conclusion on all major podcast platforms by searching KELY 1230 98.5.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests and an accidental shooting among its weekend calls.
On Saturday, 76-year-old William Patterson of Ely was arrested on charges of child endangerment, driving under the influence, and expired registration. Bail was set at three-thousand-70 dollars.
On Sunday, 19-year-old Skylar Hall of Ruth was arrested following an incident at an Ely school. Hall faces charges of battery on a public officer, resisting a public officer, and minor in consumption of alcohol. Bail was set at five-thousand dollars.
Also Sunday, deputies investigated an accidental shooting at a county trailer park. The injured person was transported to a healthcare facility.
Other calls included thefts, fraud, traffic accidents involving deer and cattle, and a domestic dispute in Ely. Deputies also continue investigating a stolen wallet and a refrigerator taken from a rental property.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm election rally Wednesday at Laughlin Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona.
According to a media advisory, doors open at 9 a.m. Mountain Time, with Trump scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. Attendance requires advance registration.
The president is expected to arrive in Las Vegas Tuesday night, then depart Wednesday ahead of the rally.
Nevada is investing an additional 38 million dollars in housing, with Governor Joe Lombardo announcing funding to support 891 homes and apartments statewide.
The money will support 10 projects across southern Nevada, northern Nevada and Carson City, including land acquisition, single-family homes and multifamily rental developments.
According to the state, the investment will help build 454 homes and 437 apartments, with nearly 17-and-a-half million dollars going toward single-family and smaller-scale residential projects.
State officials say the funding is designed to leverage additional public and private investment and expand access to attainable housing for Nevada families.
The Vegas Golden Knights fell to the Minnesota Wild four-to-two Monday night, surrendering three goals in the first period.
Rasmus Andersson and William Karlsson scored for Vegas, with Karlsson cutting the deficit to one in the third period. But Minnesota added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
The Knights managed just 11 shots through the first two periods as Minnesota dominated early and killed all five Vegas power plays.
Vegas looks to bounce back tonight on the road against Nashville.Pre-game tonight begins at 4:45.
Nevada officials are ordering the Nye County Sheriff’s Office to tighten its policies governing access to law enforcement databases following an audit that found 102 searches lacked proper documentation.
The review involved Sheriff Joe McGill and other employees accessing databases containing private information, including criminal histories and driver records.
The state is requiring updated policies, employee retraining, quarterly meetings, and regular internal audits with monthly reports.
McGill has acknowledged failures to document some searches but maintains they were conducted for law enforcement purposes.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada