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Cooler temperatures are on tap over the weekend and into next week with some rainfall on the way, but going into the weekend, enjoy the warmth, sunny today and a high of 81 degrees.
A divided Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Nevada ranchers can pursue a water-rights lawsuit against the federal government involving Baker and Lehman Creeks through Great Basin National Park.
The ranchers argue activities in the park have reduced water reaching their downstream properties. The court ruled the 1952 McCarran Amendment allows the lawsuit to proceed despite federal sovereign immunity.
The ruling does not decide whether the ranchers’ claims are valid. The case now returns to the lower court for further proceedings.
One judge dissented, arguing the federal government remains protected by sovereign immunity.
Republican congressional candidate David Flippo is facing new scrutiny over his employment history.
The Reno Gazette Journal reports Flippo was fired in late 2024 by First Command Financial Services, where he worked with military families and veterans.
A FINRA report says Flippo was terminated for violating company policies and regulations involving electronic communications, recordkeeping and customer identification. The report says there was no client harm.
Flippo has disputed the characterization, saying an investigation found no wrongdoing that resulted in discipline, fines or loss of his professional licenses. He joined another brokerage firm in 2025.
Flippo is running against Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson for Nevada’s Second Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring Congressman Mark Amodei.
The Ely City Council will consider several major issues Thursday, including a proposed emergency action to deal with a cockroach infestation at a West 15th Street property.
City officials have determined the infestation is a public nuisance and an immediate threat to public health, safety or welfare. The council will consider authorizing the city to exterminate the cockroaches and remove the infestation.
The council will also review Ely’s drinking-water rate study and could direct staff to examine the potential business impact of higher water, sewer and landfill rates, along with hydrant rental and “will serve” fees.
And the council will consider Resolution 2026-10, establishing historic districts along Aultman Street from First to Eleventh Streets and along Nevada Northern Railway, or East Eleventh Street.
Other agenda items include potential fee studies, NDOT signage at the city dog park, and updates on state and federal funding efforts.
Thursday’s meeting begins at 5 p.m. at the Ely Volunteer Fire Hall on Mill Street. KELY will have a podcast of the meeting available Thursday night or Friday morning on major podcast platforms by searching KELY 1230 98.5.
Earthquake activity is continuing in the Preston area.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a three-point-eight magnitude earthquake struck about 16 miles from Preston Tuesday morning, at around 7:35.
That was followed by a three-point-three quake about 14 miles west of Preston yesterday afternoon, at approximately 1:15.
And overnight, a two-point-seven magnitude earthquake was recorded about 23 miles west-northwest of Preston, around 4:30 this morning.
There are no reports of damage or injuries from any of the earthquakes.
Two Elko casinos could close next month, putting nearly 240 jobs at risk.
Worker Adjustment and Retraining notices filed with Nevada officials say the Maverick Casino Hotel and Gold Country Inn and Casino could close November 30th.
The notices list 198 employees at the Maverick and another 41 at Gold Country.
Both properties are operated by Maverick Gaming and owned by Maverick Nevada LLC. The company is dealing with an ownership transition and bankruptcy filing.
The notices warn of possible closures, but do not mean the casinos will definitely shut down.
The Vegas Golden Knights rolled past the Seattle Kraken six-to-two Tuesday night, improving to a dominant start behind a five-goal first two periods.
Victor Olofsson and Tomas Hertl each scored twice, while Jack Eichel had a goal and three assists. Mark Stone added a goal and an assist, reaching 400 points with Vegas — becoming just the third player in franchise history to do so.
Carter Hart stopped 25 shots for Vegas. The Golden Knights return home Thursday to host Toronto.
We’ve talked about the White Pine County Clerk’s office having problems with getting mail delivered. Here’a a story about a Las Vegas man that can’t get election mail stopped!
For nearly 30 years, a Las Vegas homeowner has been receiving election mail for the person who lived in his house before him — and it’s still happening.
Russell Lorenzen bought his home in 1997, but says he continues receiving sample ballots and other election mail addressed to the former homeowner. He says he recently received another sample ballot for her, despite previously trying to alert officials.
Clark County elections officials say voters can remain on the rolls until the county receives official notice they no longer live at an address.
Officials also say mail-in ballots are subject to signature verification, and ballots with mismatched signatures are not counted.
The county encourages voters to report election mail delivered to the wrong address.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada