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The Kearny Fire began on Monday, Aug. 24, and was reported around 1:30 p.m. The fire was recorded at 30 acres on Monday around 5:30 p.m. but jumped to a whopping 300 acres in just six hours. The …
August 16, 2026 Report of a welfare check. Reporting party advised of an individual slumped over inside of a vehicle at a business located in the county. Deputy contacted the subject who was report…
Mayor Nathan Robertson provided updates on several city departments and on upcoming plans for White Pine County. The City of Ely Fire Department, a seven-man crew, was on call for the entire durat…
Photo by Joe Barnes – Federal, state and local officials cut the ribbon during a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 21, marking the completion of the Downtown Ely Project. Ely Mayor Nathan Robertson, N…
The Ely City Council addressed historic preservation initiatives, regional energy developments, administrative updates and a slate of special event approvals during its regular meeting on Aug. 27. …
The White Pine County Board of Commissioners addressed monsoonal storm recovery, public safety staffing, board appointments and financial oversight during its Aug. 26 meeting. Road Superintendent S…
New White Pine County School District superintendent Angela (Angie) Angelopoulos spent the first week of the 2026-27 school year traveling the district to visit each school. Courtesy Photo – …
The White Pine County Fair is returning Aug. 22–23, and this year, the organizers are issuing a community-wide challenge: We want YOU to participate! In celebration of the historic 250th birthday o…
The City of Ely will conduct a fog seal procedure on Thursday, Aug. 13, starting at 7:30 a.m. Residents are reminded to move vehicles off the street before the start time; vehicles that are not r…
A mysterious new breed of plant, reportedly wreaking havoc in cities and towns from Maine to California, has been spotted in White Pine County. This new plant, dubbed Audrey II, appears to be a new…
Robert (Bob) Ream, Sr. A Celebration of Life for Robert (Bob) Ream Sr. will be held August 21, 2026, At 5:00 p.m. at the Miners park (across the street from the New Ruth club building) in Ruth NV. …
William Bee Ririe Hospital remains on stable financial footing as it prepares to leverage new federal funding for major facility upgrades, according to chief executive officer Matt Walker. In an in…
As of this morning, the Ward Fire was 8,164 acres and 0% contained. Sunny skies with areas of smoke are expected today, with high temperatures in the mid-80s and a warming trend expected through Fr…
Firefighters are making steady progress on the Ward Fire, strengthening primary containment lines and gaining containment to the south and west flanks. The fire is now 8,775 acres, and 27% containe…
ELYSBURG —Alfreda Reed, who turns 100 in October, was showered with affection by her extended family of 25 — children, grandkids, and great-grandkids — at a special birthday celebration at
Photo Courtesy of White Pine County Tourism and RecreationEly’s new and improved duck pond. On July 10, the county park/courthouse duck pond’s waterfalls and fountain started running while the pond…
John Andrew Puckett John Andrew Puckett, 55, of Denver, Colorado, passed away July 26, 2026. John was born on May 31, 1971, in Rockingham, North Carolina, to Robert Thomas (“Tom”) Pucke…
July 19, 2026 Report of a juvenile problem. Reporting party advised of two juveniles attempting to ignite a fire on a county roadway. Deputy investigated the juvenile problem, and a report was forw…
White Pine County has officially paused new data center developments to give local officials time to establish dedicated land-use regulations. During their July 22 regular meeting, the White Pine C…
The Ely City Council convened on July 23 with Mayor Pro Tem William Harper presiding and Council Member Michelle Yeoman attending via Zoom. Council members addressed a wide array of local issues, r…
Ronald Patrick Apodaca Beloved husband, father, and grandpa, Ronald Patrick Apodaca passed away peacefully at his home July 11, 2026. He was a man of quiet strength, boundless generosity, and deep …
By Caitlynn Brinkerhoff White Pine Main Street has announced Rachelle Bonnett as its new executive director, effective July 6. Bonnett, originally from Juneau, Alaska, brings a decade of experienc…
By Caitlynn Brinkerhoff The Brodey Hutchinson Memorial Junior Rodeo took place on Saturday, July 11, at the White Pine County Fairgrounds, hosted by White Pine Productions and sponsored by several…
July 12, 2026 City- Report of a problem with a subject. Reporting party advised of their domestic partner having thoughts of self-harm at a residence located in the city. Deputy investigated the pr…