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17/100 of an inch of precipitation fell at Yellend Field. We’re hoping for more today with a chance of Showers. Today’s high around 49.
White Pine County voters are already making their voices heard as early voting continues for the November General Election. According to the Nevada Secretary of State's VIVID dashboard, another 27 people cast early in-person ballots on Wednesday. with 4 registered Democrats, 21 Republicans, and 2 voters registered with other parties. Over the first four days 228 voters cast in-person ballots.
The county's mail-ballot pipeline also shows 594 mail ballots returned, with 585 accepted for counting. 813 voters have already cast ballots, roughly 17 percent of registered voters.
Early voting continues at the Historic Courthouse in Ely through October 30. You can return your ballot securely 24 hours a day at the dropbox at the rear entrance of the courthouse off Campton Street.
After nearly 45 minutes of discussion, the Ely City Council voted unanimously to revoke the business license for Green Mountain Apartments at 195 15th Street. Members of the city acknowledged the owner's reluctance to handle issues after being given a deadline to correct the issues, and opted to take this action. We have created a separate podcast of this portion of the meeting that you can access on all popular podcast platforms.
The City decided to renew the employees' and retirees' health insurance coverage for the coming year, voted to participate in the environmental review for the BLM’s 2027 oil and gas lease sale, and to spend up to 200 dollars on a dedication celebration for Ely’s new dog park at a date to be determined.
A podcast of the meeting is available on all podcast platforms by searching KELY 1230 98.5.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled several incidents Wednesday, including school-related complaints, suspected drug activity, and traffic hazards.
In Ely, two school incidents involving alleged alcohol possession and battery were forwarded to Juvenile Probation. A report of suspected drug activity at a local motel was referred to the Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force.
Deputies also responded to a domestic disturbance, harassment complaint, and several disturbances. One person was warned for disturbing the peace after reportedly banging on the walls of a duplex.
Traffic calls included a vehicle sliding off a state highway and a semi-truck blocking a city intersection. The truck was moved, clearing the hazard.
A welfare check in Ely found two family members were fine.
In White Pine Sports, the Bobcats Football team is in California to take on the Needles Mustangs. The Bobcats and Ladycats Soccer teams are also on the road to Yerington for contests today and tomorrow.
The Vegas Golden Knights have dropped their second straight game, falling to the St. Louis Blues six-to-two Thursday night.
Brett Howden and Jack Eichel scored for Vegas, while goaltender Adin Hill stopped 25 shots. But the Blues pulled away in the third period, scoring three times to seal the victory.
Vegas played without Mitch Marner, who missed the game because of a family matter.
The Golden Knights will look to get back on track Saturday night when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada