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Ely — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District will conduct prescribed burning of slash piles and scattered slash on public lands from Jan. 14 through April 2026, weather and fuel conditions permitting. Treatments will take place on the Ward Terraces, Ward Bench, South Steptoe Valley, Duck Creek, Long Valley and areas surrounding the […] This article … [Read more...] about BLM plans prescribed burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties
David Lawrence Simons (1955–2026)
David “Dave” Simons passed away January 6, 2026 in Gering, Nebraska. Born in Los Angeles, California, he later immigrated to Canada with his family, where he married and helped raise his two children. In 2004, Dave returned to the United States to be closer to his parents , Joan and Lester Simons in Ely, Nevada, where he spent the next 20 years building another life, with … [Read more...] about David Lawrence Simons (1955–2026)
Toni Lynne O’Flaherty
Toni Lynne O’Flaherty passed away peacefully January 4, 2026. She was born December 3, 1946, in Caliente, Nevada, and grew up in Ely, Nevada, where she graduated from high school. In November 1965, Toni married her high school love, Robert “Bob” O’Flaherty, in Las Vegas. There, they began their family, and Toni worked for the Las Vegas Convention Center, where she took great … [Read more...] about Toni Lynne O’Flaherty
June Anderson Sexton
June Anderson Sexton passed away on December 22, 2025 at the age of 99 from natural causes. She is survived by her sons: Ronald Sexton of Orem, Utah, Danny Sexton of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Adele Sexton of Murray, Utah. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, more than 10 great grandchildren and more than 10 great- great grandchildren. Preceding her death was her … [Read more...] about June Anderson Sexton
White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: January 1-5, 2026
January 1, 2026 City – Report of an arrest. Deputy reported observing a vehicle committing a traffic infraction while traveling on a city street. Deputy reported contacting the driver of the vehicle, identified as John C. Hickey, 32, of Ruth, Nevada. Hickey was subsequently arrested for driving with a revoked driver’s license. City – Report […] This article … [Read more...] about White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: January 1-5, 2026