New Elko County School Trip Buses
Red and blue decals with Nevada’s “Battle Born” motto decorate brand new white trip-buses recently purchased by the Elko County School District. The buses will transport all Elko County students…
Elko Cop Shooter Trial On Hold
The jury trial of an Elko man accused of firing a weapon at a police patrol car in 2015 was put on hold Friday in Elko District Court. Justin Temoke,…
Recognition Sigma Alpha Epsilon Removed At Reno University
The University of Nevada, Reno has removed its recognition of the Nevada Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and invoked the consequence “loss of recognition” of the chapter…
Five Involved In Ely Burglary
A week ago, on Wednesday June 14, the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a Ely home had been burglarized. Captain Scott Henriod said that the owners of…
Bomb Threat At Elko Court House
The Elko County court complex was evacuated in response to an anonymous bomb threat made Monday morning. According to Elko County Sheriff’s Lt. Kevin McKinney, no one was hurt after…
9th Circuit Rules Against Feds
A federal appeals court says police in Nevada violated a Hawaii man’s constitutional rights, and the government can’t keep $167,000 in cash found in his motor home on Interstate 80…
Citizen Scientists Needed To Help National Park Service During Lichen BioBlitz
Volunteers of all ages are invited to join park rangers and scientists in a national BioBlitz BAKER – Great Basin National Park will be hosting a Lichen BioBlitz – a…
Wendover Woman No Longer Missing
A Wendover women thought to be held against her will was listed as Missing. But since then, Rebecca Ziglar contacted her family and is no longer considered missing by the…
Geri Wopschall Around The County
Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth.” White Pine County Airport Advisory Board June 6, 2017 Airport usage in May Enplanements (people…
Opinion: Every Day Is a Gift
A dear friend of mine died this week after about three years battling cancer. He had surgery, chemotherapy and spent extensive amounts of time at a famous cancer hospital in…