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The White Pine County Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday morning to address several issues involving the county’s Information Technology Department.
The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, November 5th, in the White Pine County Library Conference Room in Ely and will be broadcast on KELY.
Commissioners will consider selecting and appointing an interim IT director, along with setting a salary or stipend for that position.
The agenda also includes consideration of a proposed severance package for the county’s former IT director. The Commission fired IT Director Jasen Hutchins at last Wednesday's meeting despite praise from the County Recorder, County Assessor, and the Ely Fire Chief.
In addition to the live broadcast, KELY will provide a podcast of the meeting following the conclusion of the meeting. Just search KELY 1230 98.5 on all podcast platforms.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to several traffic accidents, wildlife calls and reports of fraud on Monday.
Deputies investigated two separate deer collisions on area highways. Another vehicle struck a power pole on a county road, while a collision involving a golden eagle was referred to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
In Ely, deputies checked on a resident after a family member was unable to make contact. The individual was found to be safe.
Other calls included a reported phone scam involving someone impersonating a family member, a mountain lion spotted in a city backyard, and a sex crime that remains under investigation.
Deputies also issued a warning for loud music and curfew violations at a city park. A reckless driving complaint was referred to Nevada State Police.
The White Pine Bobcats look to bounce back Friday night when they host Lake Mead Christian Academy in a win-or-go-home State 2A quarterfinal contest at six o'clock.
The Bobcats are coming off a 32-to-nothing shutout loss to Lincoln County, while Lake Mead enters riding a three-game winning streak after blanking Needles 51-to-nothing.
Lake Mead averages nearly 27 points per game and features quarterback Colten Downing, who threw four touchdown passes last week, along with receiver Wyatt Vaden, who had 99 yards and two scores.
White Pine will have its hands full against an Eagles team coming off two consecutive shutout performances. The winner heads to the Semifinals next Saturday.
NV Energy is expanding its wildfire camera network across Nevada, adding 53 cameras to help firefighters detect fires sooner and monitor conditions in real time.
The expansion will bring the company's total to 75 cameras, operating around the clock. Artificial intelligence scans the images for smoke during the day and possible heat at night, sending alerts to first responders when a potential fire is detected.
Three of the new cameras will be mobile units that can be moved closer to active fires or areas with limited coverage.
Officials say the cameras can help firefighters identify fire locations, assess conditions and mobilize additional resources before crews arrive on scene.
Nevada Governor-elect Aaron Ford celebrated his historic election victory Wednesday night, thanking supporters and outlining his priorities for the state.
Ford, who will become Nevada's first Black governor, defeated incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo in Tuesday's election.
Speaking to a packed crowd at Teamsters Local 631, Ford pledged to address the state's high cost of housing and health care, increase homeownership opportunities, protect water resources and guarantee school meals for every child.
After the rally, Ford was asked how he plans to pay for those proposals without raising taxes.
Ford said it's a matter of budgeting, setting priorities and directing state resources toward improving the lives of Nevadans.
Reporters were limited to one question each, with Ford's spokesperson declining follow-up questions.
Ford is scheduled to be sworn in as governor on January fourth.
A Storey County commissioner is defending the growth of data centers, saying the facilities are bringing millions of dollars in revenue to the county.
Commissioner Clay Mitchell hosted a town hall Wednesday to address public concerns and what he called misunderstandings about data center development at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.
Mitchell says data centers are contributing an estimated 15 to 16 million dollars annually, providing revenue for services and other community needs.
He also disputed claims that developers face little oversight, saying projects must go through multiple levels of regulation.
But some residents remain concerned. Mark Twain neighborhood resident Deborah Moore questioned how much water and electricity the facilities will consume, particularly if water is used for cooling.
Mitchell says the county must manage continued growth while addressing the financial needs of its communities.
That’s your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada