Geri Wopschall Around the County & White Pine County Sheriff Blotter
Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth.” I have been gone a while, but I am back now. I have taken the…
Conservative Icon Phyllis Schlafly Dies At 92
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, best known for being the voice of opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, died on Monday. She was 92. Her death was confirmedby her son John,…
Emergency Horse Gather In Elko County
The Bureau of Land Management (Elko Branch) is conducting an emergency wild horse gather this week near the Wood Hills area southeast of Wells. The horses have been determined to…
Six Elko County Horses Test Positive For West Nile Virus
The Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Lab reported Friday that six Elko County horses have tested positive for West Nile Virus in the past two weeks. State Veterinarian Dr.…
Celebrate College Savings Month with a $529 Savings Account Giveaway
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is giving away five college savings accounts with an initial deposit of $529 in celebration of College Savings Month. The deadline to enter the giveaway…
15 Years Later A Daughter of Fallen Lt. Reflects on Healing
By Caitlin Leavey, 9/11 Family Member “My favorite memories of my dad are dancing in the living room, standing on my tiptoes to get on roller coasters together and rollerblading…
BE PREPARED: Be Informed/ Part 1
September is National Preparedness Month and State Agencies are Encouraging the Public to Be Informed/ Part 1 The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Nevada National…
Utah Jury Convict Man Of Manslaughter Instead of First Degree Murder
Last Friday the jury decided that Larry Kent Graff, 54,a Sandy man was guilty of manslaughter in the fatal 2014 shooting of a roommate. Originally he had been charged in…
Breaking News: Combine Forces Of Eastern Nevada Narcotic, White Pine County Sheriff and NHP Arrest Two Men
The Eastern Nevada Narcotic Task Force with the assistance of the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol arrested Michael A. Valencia age 33 of McGill, and Zechariah…
Elko Child Molester
An Elko 13-year-old girl reported to her friend last July that she had been sexually assaulted by a family member. “The friend reported the incident to her mother who later…