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- White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: December 2-5, 2025
December 2, 2025 City – Report of a juvenile problem. Reporting party advised of a vehicle traveling on a city street with too many passengers. Deputy responded to the city street and reported that the vehicle had left the area prior to the officer arriving on scene. A report was generated. City – Report of… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: December 2-5, 2025 - A $122 million engine: The past, present and promising future of the Nevada Northern Railway
Nothing captures the community spirit of the Nevada Northern Railway (NNRY) quite like the holiday season. It’s the busiest time of the year for the museum as “Santa’s Reindeer Flyer” blends local folklore with Christmas magic. Passengers board the train in cozy pajamas, sipping hot chocolate and eating cookies, as they prepare for a unique… Read more: A $122 million engine: The past, present and promising future of the Nevada Northern Railway - White Pine County School District robotics teams compete in Ely
The White Pine County School District robotics teams competed in Ely after a successful tournament in Elko the previous week. Five David E. Norman elementary school teams, including three students from McGill, alongside one White Pine middle school team, competed at the tournament against Elko, Battle Mountain and Las Vegas. The 7500D Bananas, consisting of… Read more: White Pine County School District robotics teams compete in Ely - White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: Nov. 19-24November 19, 2025 Report of trespassing. Reporting party advised of someone flying a drone over their mining claim located in the county. Deputy investigated and reported that the investigation is currently ongoing. A report was generated. City – Report of a welfare check. Reporting party advised of an employee missing several days of work and… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: Nov. 19-24
- Chamber hosts ‘Jam Session’ to fuel Eastern Nevada’s growth
The White Pine Chamber of Commerce held a White Pine Economic and Community Development Jam Session Nov. 17. This session provided an opportunity for small business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, community leaders and community members to discuss new ideas for Ely’s future. The goal was to bring people together to plan the future of Ely,… Read more: Chamber hosts ‘Jam Session’ to fuel Eastern Nevada’s growth - White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Nov. 10-17November 10, 2025 City – Report of a juvenile problem. Reporting party advised of three juveniles loitering near their vehicle while parked on a city street. Deputy responded to the city street and reported that the juveniles had left the area prior to the deputy arriving on scene. A report was generated. City – Report… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Nov. 10-17
- White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: November 2-9, 2025November 2, 2025 City – Report of found property. Reporting party advised of locating an abandoned bicycle on a city street. Deputy collected the bicycle, which was placed into lost and found property. A report was generated. City – Report of vandalism. Reporting party advised of their vehicle being egged in a school parking lot.… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: November 2-9, 2025
Sports 
Lady Bobcats start 4-0
The White Pine High School girls basketball team won all four games played over three days last week, including a 36-30 victory over McDermitt on Thursday, Dec. 4. Senior Paityn Lawrence led the Lady Bobcats with 11 points, and junior Brenley Skadburg added 10. Classmate Layla Ruesch had seven points in the win. On Friday…
Bobcat wrestling looks to repeat after historic season
White Pine High School wrestling is coming off a historic season that featured four individual 2A State Champions and the 2A team title, the program’s first since 1998. The last time the Bobcats had multiple state champions was 2022. State champions Maddox Sedlacek (175 pounds), Jacob Hall (190 pounds) and Yvo Guevarra (106 pounds) all…
Six seniors and a ‘strong core’ lead White Pine girls into season
The White Pine High School girls basketball team went 19-8 overall and 13-3 in league play last year, which was good for third in the region. Like the boys, they also lost to Lincoln County in the semifinals of the regional tournament. “Our expectations for this season are to play fast, physical, and together for…
Seniors Thompson, Tait and Van Tassel return to lead Bobcats
The White Pine High School boys basketball team was 12-4 in league play and 16-10 overall last season, finishing second in the 2A South. The Bobcats fell in the regional semifinals to the third-seeded Lincoln County Lynx, however. White Pine lost its leading scorer and rebounder in Mo Van Tassel, who averaged almost 14 points…
Bobcats shut out at Needles
The White Pine High School football team was shut out for a second time in three weeks at Needles on Friday, Nov. 7, in the 2A State Quarterfinals. The South’s one-seed, featuring a roster with 17 seniors, improved upon its previous shutout of the Bobcats, scoring 54 points and rushing for 247 yards. The Mustangs…
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Obituaries
Gary Miles Cloyd Jr.
Gary Miles Cloyd Jr., passed away August 20, 2025. He was born March 23, 1964 to parents Gary Miles Cloyd,…
John Pete Piscovich
John Pete Piscovich, 82, of Reno, Nevada, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. He was born April 29, 1943,…
Local Stories
Ely local invited to Westminster Dog Show
Jenny Wilson is a fourth-generation Ely local. After graduating from White Pine High School and attending college at the University of Nevada-Reno and Great Basin Community College, she obtained her…
Arevia donates to White Pine Ministerial Association’s Food Bank
Arevia Power is committed to getting involved with the White Pine County community. To achieve this goal, it donated $6,500 to the White Pine Ministerial Association’s 2025 Thanksgiving turkey dinner…
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White Pine County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest deputy
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office announced via social media the addition of their newest deputy, Ely local Dane Shady. Deputy Shady graduated from the Peace Officers Standards and Training…
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Announcements
Everything Gingerbread Competition
On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the new Epic Everything Gingerbread Competition will be held at…
3rd annual Fezziwig Ball returns to Ely
The White Pine County Choir Association, in partnership with White Pine County Tourism and Recreation, will host the third annual…
Opinion
The original AI: Newspapers run on accurate information
By Ken Paulson Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening. Asking an AI search engine a question about an obscure…
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Nevada: A jobs magnet
By Greg Kaza For the third time in the 21st century, Nevada had topped the U.S. in jobs creation in an economic expansion. Nevada’s nonfarm payroll employment growth rate has expanded…
Local newspapers keep communities strong
Dean Ridings America’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open and citizens having the…
Parkinson’s disease is a growing crisis — Nevada must act now
By Mindy Lokshin, MD, Reno This past February, I lost my father to Parkinson’s disease. As a family physician, I have cared for patients with Parkinson’s. As a daughter, I walked…
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