On Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 A.M. Pacific Time, troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol received a report of a reckless vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 80, toward West Wendover, NV., from the Elko County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was described as a dark blue BMW sedan traveling in excess of 100 MPH. A trooper located a vehicle matching the … [Read more...] about Suspected Fentanyl Seized onInterstate 80 Near West Wendover
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Cinco De Mayo Shop Small Saturday Celebration
THIS MAY 3rd, CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS gets a whole lot more Festive!In honor of Cinco De Mayo, The White Pine Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that May 3rd will be a Full Day of Cinco De Mayo Shop Small Saturday Celebration events! Special food trucks, like Sandra’s Mexican Food and Dos Viejas will be downtown, AND all of our favorite Ely shops, vendors, … [Read more...] about Cinco De Mayo Shop Small Saturday Celebration
Joining Forces Distracted Drivers Campaign April 1 – 19, 2025
Nev. – The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies for a Joining Forces Distracted Drivers campaign. The campaign will take place from April 1 - 19, 2025.This Distracted Drivers campaign aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible patrols across the State of Nevada with the … [Read more...] about Joining Forces Distracted Drivers Campaign April 1 – 19, 2025
Chamber Highlight: –Economic Growth Potential–
The Regional Planning Committee will be holding a public hearing in the conference room of the White Pine County Library on April 17th, at 5:30 pm, to discuss and vote on a proposal to amend the City of Ely’s Redevelopment Map. This amendment to the Redevelopment Zones in the City of Ely’s boundaries will enable the addition of major commercial property zones that are currently … [Read more...] about Chamber Highlight: –Economic Growth Potential–
Good news for Great Basin National Park – But is it only temporary?
Late last week, the five probationary employees who had been terminated on Valentine’s Day at Great Basin National Park were invited to be reinstated. A judge ruled that the termination of Department of Interior probationary employees by the Office of Personnel Management was illegal. Hiring the employees back at Great Basin National Park is incredibly helpful for the Park … [Read more...] about Good news for Great Basin National Park – But is it only temporary?