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Mostly fair skies in the outlook through Wednesday. Today’s high around 58.
White Pine County commissioners will take up several projects and funding requests Wednesday, including the future of the Baker Multi-Use Trail.
The meeting begins at nine a.m. in the White Pine County Library conference room in Ely, with a public hearing on whether to continue or terminate the trail project. Below is information on why the project is in question as provided in the October 14 Commission agenda.
Commissioners will also consider spending 20 thousand dollars on two speed-flasher signs along Highway 487 in Baker, updating nuisance-abatement procedures, and approving up to 19 thousand dollars to revise the county’s emergency evacuation plan.
Other business includes a proposed County Investment Advisory Committee, reinstating the Economic Diversification Council, road projects, financial reports, and additional funding for victim and witness services.
The agenda also includes closed personnel evaluations for the directors of the Aquatic Facility, Social Services, and Information Technology departments with actions up to and including termination possible.
You can follow the meeting live on KELY, 1230 AM, 98.5 FM, or at KELY1230.com. A podcast will be available afterward on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. Search for KELY 1230 98.5.
With just three days left in Early Voting, White Pine County voters continue to turn out to the polls for the November General Election. According to the Nevada Secretary of State's VIVID dashboard, another 57 people cast early in-person ballots on Tuesday, with 5 registered Democrats, 38 Republicans, and 14 voters registered with other parties. Over the first nine days, 421 voters cast in-person ballots.
The county's mail-ballot pipeline also shows 937 mail ballots returned, with 926 accepted for counting. 1358 voters have already cast ballots, roughly 28 percent of registered voters.
Early voting continues at the Historic Courthouse in Ely through Friday. You can return your ballot securely 24 hours a day at the dropbox at the rear entrance of the courthouse off Campton Street. You’re encouraged to return your ballot in person to the clerk's office or use the drop box, rather than mailing it, to ensure it is returned in time to be counted.
White Pine County voters are reminded to sign their ballot return envelopes before mailing or submitting their mail ballots.
The signature is required to verify the ballot and protect election security. Ballots submitted without a signature cannot be processed until the voter is contacted and corrects the problem.
Voters should also make sure their ballot is sealed inside the return envelope and that they sign in the designated signature box.
White Pine County election officials say checking these steps before returning a ballot can help ensure it is counted.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office investigated several incidents reported Monday, including a juvenile allegedly pulling a knife on another student aboard a school bus. A School Resource Officer investigated and filed a report.
Other calls included a reported home burglary and theft, a suspected jury-duty phone scam, trespassing, and disputes involving property damage and a family member locking someone out of their home.
Deputies also investigated a complaint involving the release of personal health information, which was determined to be a civil matter.
In a separate call, a person reportedly contemplating self-harm was transported to a healthcare facility for assistance.
White Pine County is mourning the loss of Howard Eugene Bohrn, who passed away peacefully October 21st in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 74.
Born in Ely, Howard grew up in McGill and graduated from White Pine High School in 1970. He worked at Kennecott Copper and later at gold mines in Elko before retiring in Ely.
Howard volunteered for years at the Nevada Northern Railway and worked at the White Pine Museum. He was also known for sharing local history and school yearbooks online. Above all, he cherished his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Dingey, three sisters, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Lola Marie Hall Knighton, a longtime resident of McGill, Nevada, has died at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 23rd, in Tooele, Utah.
Born in Steptoe, Nevada, Marie graduated from White Pine High School in 1948. She and her husband, Wendell, raised four children. She was active in her church, community organizations, and preschool education, where she was affectionately known as Teacher Marie.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 30th, at 11 a.m. at the McGill Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with burial at Ely City Cemetery. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.
The former owner of Uprise Fiber has pleaded guilty in federal court in Las Vegas in connection with a failed fiber-optic project in Lovelock.
KRNV’s Joe Hart reports that a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Stephen Kromer’s guilty plea. Sources say the agreement requires Kromer to repay eight million dollars in state funds tied to the project.
A formal announcement of the plea agreement is expected soon.
Kromer still faces 31 felony counts in Nevada state court, along with a civil lawsuit.
The Vegas Golden Knights snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday night, beating the Ottawa Senators four-to-one at home.
Raphael Lavoie scored his first career NHL goal early in the third period to put Vegas ahead for good. Braeden Bowman opened the scoring with a power-play goal late in the second, while William Karlsson and Jack Eichel added empty-net goals.
Goaltender Adin Hill stopped 25 shots, including a key breakaway save that helped set up Vegas’ opening goal.
The Golden Knights host New Jersey on Friday in a Nevada Day Afternoon game. Puck drop just after 3, pre-game at 2 here on KELY.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada