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The White Pine County Commission has appointed Michael Johnson as interim Information Technology Director, approving a temporary annual salary of 110-thousand dollars.
Commissioners also approved a severance agreement for former IT Director Jasen Hutchins, who was dismissed from the position at last week's meeting.
The agreement provides Hutchins with eight weeks of severance pay and two months of COBRA health insurance coverage.
The severance package passed on a four-to-one vote, with Commissioner Hank Vogler opposed.  KELY has provided a podcast of the meeting.  Just search KELY 1230 98.5 on all podcast platforms. 
Read the severance package below






Nevada gas prices are continuing to ease, but prices in Ely remain considerably lower than the statewide average.
AAA Nevada reports the average price of regular gas has dropped another seven cents over the past week, to five dollars and 18 cents a gallon. Prices are averaging five-26 in Las Vegas and five-27 in Reno.
Here in Ely, KELY's Friday morning price check found regular gas ranging from three-99 at Golden Gate to four-26 at The Silver Sage. Diesel prices ranged from six-39 to six-67 a gallon.
AAA says falling crude oil prices are helping bring gasoline prices down, although the national average remains more than a dollar higher than it was a year ago.



The White Pine Bobcats look to bounce back tonight when they host Lake Mead Christian Academy in a win-or-go-home State 2A quarterfinal contest at six o'clock in Bobcat Stadium.
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. 


The Vegas Golden Knights picked up their second straight victory Thursday night, edging the Detroit Red Wings 2-to-1 on the road.
Trevor Connelly scored the game-winner with just a minute and 42 seconds remaining, breaking a 1-all tie.
Braeden Bowman scored Vegas' other goal, tying the game early in the third period, while Carter Hart turned aside 25 shots.
The win improves the Golden Knights to 11-5-and-2 as they continue a four-game road trip.
Vegas is back in action Sunday at Buffalo.  Puck drop just after 12:30, pregame at 11:30 here on KELY.



Outgoing Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei says Teresa Benitez-Thompson's historic victory in Congressional District Two shows voters want representatives with a genuine connection to their communities.
Amodei said Republican David Flippo failed to establish that connection and offered voters an unclear message.
Amodei, who is retiring after 15 years in Congress, says he hopes to finish work on a Nevada public lands bill before leaving office. He says he has no immediate political plans and is looking forward to spending more time at home.

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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.

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Showers ending this morning with skies clearing this afternoon.  Look for a high today of 45
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The so-called Blue Wave hit Nevada hard yesterday with preliminary numbers delayed until after Midnight.  Long delays in Clark, Washoe, and Elko Counties held up results from other counties. 

Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson has made history, becoming the first Democrat elected to represent Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Benitez-Thompson defeated Republican David Flippo in a closely watched race for the seat being vacated by longtime Congressman Mark Amodei.
The former Nevada Assembly majority leader campaigned on affordability, economic issues and government accountability.
The victory flips a district that President Trump carried by 14 points in 2024 and gives Democrats control of a seat long considered safely Republican.

Democrats have swept Nevada's six constitutional offices for the first tiem in over six decades, with Attorney General Aaron Ford defeating Republican Governor Joe Lombardo to become the state's first Black governor.
The election also puts Democrats in control of the governor's office, attorney general, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and state treasurer.
Other winners include Nicole Cannizzaro for attorney general, incumbent Cisco Aguilar for secretary of state, Sandra Jauregui for lieutenant governor and Tya Mathis-Coleman for treasurer.
Democrats also secured a two-thirds supermajority in the Nevada Assembly and are one seat short in the state Senate, with additional races still being decided.

Both statewide ballot questions appear to have passed, although not as strong as previous turnouts.  Question 6 on Abortion Rights is leading by a nearly ? majority, and Question 7 to require voter ID is leading by just over 60%.  That's less than the previous nearly 70% yes vote. 

Nevada Democrats were leading in 33 of 42 races for seats in the Nevada Assembly in early voting results and seven of 11 Nevada Senate races Tuesday evening, providing comfortable majorities but not enough for supermajority status in both chambers. 

On the local scene, Incumbents ruled the day as preliminary returns show County Commissioner Jose Noriega winning over George Chachas, County Clerk Nichole Stephey winning re-election over Ray Rivera, and Dylan Frehner retained his seat in District Court in a narrow win over Jane Eberhardy.  


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 Wednesdays 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. 



Longtime Ely resident LeAnna Joy Larsen Anderson has passed away at the age of 92. She died peacefully October 28th in Highland, Utah, with her husband of 73 years, Lee, by her side.
LeAnna and Lee made Ely their home, where they raised their family and operated several local businesses, including Anderson's Foodtown and Andy's Western Shop. She also worked as a bookkeeper at the local hospital and served on its Board of Directors.
Remembered for her strong work ethic, generosity and devotion to family, LeAnna is survived by her husband, three children, 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of life will be held November 7th in South Jordan, Utah.


The Vegas Golden Knights bounced back from Monday's shootout loss with a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night.
Tomas Hertl scored twice, including the game-winner with just 32 seconds remaining. Rookie Trevor Connelly also scored, tying the game late in the third period.
Adin Hill stopped 23 shots as Vegas earned just its second road victory in Pittsburgh in franchise history.
The Golden Knights continue their road trip Thursday in Detroit.

An Elko man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for assaulting a member of the Te-Moak Tribe.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Derrick Allison assaulted a woman in October of 2025 within the Te-Moak Elko Indian Colony, cutting and stabbing her in the face and neck.
Allison pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country. Following his prison sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release.

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Look for clouds to gather this afternoon, with a slight chance of showers, and a better chance overnight.  Look for a high today of 57.



Voters across White Pine County head to the polls today for the 2026 General Election. Ballots will determine outcomes in several federal, state, and local races, as well as decisions on ballot questions.
Before the polls opened this morning, more than 2000 White Pine County voters cast ballots either by mail or in person.  That's nearly 43 percent of registered voters. 
White Pine County voters can cast their ballots at the Bristlecone Convention Center on Sixth Street in Ely, or the Ely Shoshone Tribal Education Center on Heritage Drive. Polling locations are open from 7 this morning until 7 tonight. 
Local contests include races for county clerk, county commissioner, and Seventh Judicial District Court judge, along with statewide and congressional races. Voters will also decide statewide ballot questions. 
Unofficial election results are expected to begin appearing after polls close tonight. KELY will keep you updated on the election results as they become available.



A 50-year-old Arizona woman is being held on 500-thousand-dollar bail following her arrest on attempted murder and several other serious felony charges.
The White Pine County Sheriff's Office reports Tanya L. Gilbert of San Carlos, Arizona, was arrested Saturday after a deputy contacted her while she was walking along a state highway. Charges include attempted murder, two counts of battery with a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm, DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, and open container.  The Sheriff's office tells KELY that they can't share additional information due to an active ongoing investigation. 
Other weekend calls included fights at local casinos, juveniles cited or detained for consuming alcohol, vehicles being egged, and a two-vehicle accident in Ely.
Deputies also recovered a firearm turned in at a local hotel and responded to several disturbances and suspicious-person calls.



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. 

A Washoe County woman is facing federal charges, accused of illegally voting in Nevada's 2022 general election despite not being a U.S. citizen.
Mlebinge Riziki Ramadhani, a lawful permanent resident originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is charged with one count of voting by an alien.
Court documents allege she cast a ballot on November 8th, 2022, in an election that included races for president, U.S. Senate and Congress.
If convicted, Ramadhani faces up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 100-thousand dollars, or both.
She is among four foreign nationals living in Nevada who have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The cases are among 63 nationwide announced Monday by the Justice Department. Those charged in Nevada include nationals from Argentina, Sudan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
All four are accused of voting in elections involving federal offices, despite not being U.S. citizens.



The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Boston Bruins Monday night, extending their slump to five losses in their last six games.
Mark Stone scored a power-play goal, and rookie Trevor Connelly tied the game in the third period, but Vegas couldn't find the shootout winner. Boston scored in the third round to take the victory.
Carter Hart made 25 saves for the Knights, who continue to struggle on the penalty kill, allowing a power-play goal in seven of their last eight games.
Vegas looks to get back on track tonight at Pittsburgh.  Puck drop just after 4, pre-game at 6 here on KELY. 

Temporary closures are now in effect at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area as crews conduct a prescribed burn through November 5th.
The Nevada Division of Forestry is burning overgrown vegetation to improve wetland habitat and benefit wildlife.
Closures affect portions of Adams-McGill Reservoir, Upper Sunnyside Creek, Dacey Reservoir and Dacey Slough.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is asking hunters, anglers and other visitors to avoid the affected areas and check for updates before heading out.

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? of an inch of rainfall yesterday with nearly ? of a inch over the weekend total.  Look for sunshine today with a high of 49.


Early voting wrapped up Friday for the November General Election. According to the Nevada Secretary of State's VIVID dashboard,  another 103 people cast early in-person ballots on Friday, the most for any single day of early voting.  On Friday, 10 registered Democrats, 74 Republicans, and 9 voters registered with other parties voted. During early voting, 645 voters cast in-person ballots. 
The county's mail-ballot pipeline as of Sunday showed 1251 mail ballots returned, with 1239 accepted for counting.  1884 voters have already cast ballots, nearly 40 percent of registered voters.
You can still 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.  Twelve voters who returned their mail ballots failed to sign the ballot, and their ballots are being held until the voter cures the ballot. 



White Pine County deputies are investigating vandalism at a local cemetery, where family headstones were damaged. The investigation remains active.
The incident was among several calls handled Wednesday through Friday, including reports of trespassing, harassment, suspicious activity, traffic accidents, and a possible Social Security phone scam.
Deputies also investigated a vehicle striking a pedestrian in Ely, a deer collision on a state highway, and a welfare check involving a child walking along the highway shoulder. Several highway-related calls were referred to Nevada State Police.
Two people were booked into the White Pine County Jail. Trevor Anderson faces charges including drug possession and DUI, with bail set at 16-thousand-250 dollars. Mandy Davis was booked on an Ely Justice Court warrant, with bail set at five-thousand dollars.



White Pine's football team was shut out Thursday night, falling to Lincoln County 32-nothing.
The Bobcats struggled against the Lynx defense, marking the first time White Pine has failed to score since August 28th.
The loss drops White Pine to 4-and-5 on the season, while Lincoln County remains unbeaten at 10-and-0. The Lynx have now won 13 of their last 14 games dating back to last season.
The Bobcats will host Lake Mead Christian Academy next Friday in the first round of the 2A state playoffs. 



While the first-ever State soccer tournament went well at White Pine High School this weekend, the teams didn't get the result they wanted.  
The Bobcats lost in the first round to Dayton 5-1 on Friday.  Dayton lost to Yerington in the championship game 2-1 on Saturday
Meanwhile, the Ladycats fell to Dayton in the first round 2-0.  The Dayton girls then fell to Yerington 4-3 in the Championship game on Saturday.

And the Ladycats volleyball team lost their semifinal contest against Lincoln County in five sets 3-2.  Lincoln County then fell in the finals to host GV Christian 3-1.  Lincoln County and GV Christian move to the State 2A Finals next weekend at the Virginia Street Gym on the campus of the University of Nevada.

The Vegas Golden Knights are bringing a little Las Vegas flair to the ice with a new special-edition jersey.
The team unveiled a preview of its Hometown Remix design, featuring a roulette-inspired look with the traditional black and gold, along with unexpected touches of red and green representing a casino roulette wheel.
The jerseys are part of an NHL-wide partnership with Fanatics celebrating the culture and identity of all 32 hockey markets.
The collection officially launches Monday at 10 a.m. The Golden Knights have not yet announced when they'll wear the new uniforms in a game.

An election watchdog says control of four key state legislatures this November could determine whether the National Popular Vote compact moves closer to taking effect, potentially changing how presidential elections are decided.
The agreement would award participating states' electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote, rather than their individual state results.
Eighteen states and Washington, D.C., have joined, representing 222 electoral votes. The compact needs 270 to take effect.
Nevada is among five battleground states that could help reach that threshold. The group opposing the agreement says it would undermine the Electoral College and could face a legal challenge.

Two Nevada residents are facing federal charges in separate cases involving immigration violations, including allegations of helping someone enter the country illegally and voting in a presidential election without U.S. citizenship.
A former Henderson police detective, Mitchell Lee Wilson, faces four federal charges involving allegations that he encouraged, transported and concealed an individual who entered the United States illegally. Prosecutors say the alleged activity occurred between October 2023 and December 2024. His trial is scheduled for late January.
In a separate case, Argentine national and Las Vegas resident Mariela Delia Mendoza is charged with illegally voting in the 2024 election. Prosecutors allege she cast ballots for president and congressional offices despite not being a U.S. citizen. If convicted, she faces up to a year in prison and a fine of up to 100-thousand dollars.

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