Powwows’ are a significant part of Native American culture, and this past weekend the Ely Shoshone Tribe held their annual Powwow-Fandango. For those unaware of what, exactly, a “Powwow” is… A gathering held by Native American and First Nations communities for Indigenous people to socialize, and honor their culture as they join together to celebrate their heritage through … [Read more...] about Ely Shoshone Tribe 2024 Fandango a Success
Chamber of Commerce asking City of Ely for Funds to Incorporate a Visitor’s Center
The Ely Chamber of Commerce, CEO Shadrach Robertson has submitted a written proposal to the City of Ely requesting funding through the Transient Lodging Taxes (Hotel Room Tax) for the purpose of operating a downtown Ely Visitor’s Center that would be located inside the Chamber of Commerce office. The amount requested is $16,664. The proposal states that for the past 4.5 … [Read more...] about Chamber of Commerce asking City of Ely for Funds to Incorporate a Visitor’s Center
Ely State Prison Corrections Officer Charged With Felony Sexual Child Abuse
In a Criminal FELONY COMPLAINT filed in the White Pine County Justice Court on April 23, 2024> The State of Nevada Vs. Tylor Lee DeShane. DeShane, who lives in Ely and works at Ely State Prison (ESP) was arrested, and is currently on administrative leave for being charged with the following crimes: 2 COUNTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 14. 6 … [Read more...] about Ely State Prison Corrections Officer Charged With Felony Sexual Child Abuse
Former School District employee sentenced for sexual misconduct
According to statistics, it is estimated that 10 percent of students will experience educator sexual misconduct by the time they graduate high school. Unfortunately, this occurrence has taken place within the White Pine County School District, but not without repercussions that send a stern message to deviates in the making. Educator misconduct. To some, that may mean … [Read more...] about Former School District employee sentenced for sexual misconduct
500k proposed water well for golf course; some questioning the need
As multi-year droughts continue to plague the southwest, a great number of golf courses have implemented “turf reduction” plans as regions continue to deal with the problematic lack of water resources. Turf Reduction, which is the replacement of grass with rocks or other desert landscape has become a common practice. According to the Nevada Golf Alliance and their “Water … [Read more...] about 500k proposed water well for golf course; some questioning the need