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BLM plans prescribed burn in White Pine and Lincoln Counties

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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

Ely mayor shares outlook on progress, projects and the path ahead

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White Pine County enters 2026 in a new phase of rejuvenation. From downtown reconstruction to a new school campus on the horizon, a wide range of development efforts are creating new optimism in the community.  That thread is woven throughout Ely Mayor Nathan Robertson’s outlook as he reflected on a year of construction projects, a […] This article is … [Read more...] about Ely mayor shares outlook on progress, projects and the path ahead

White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: January 1-5, 2026

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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

White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Dec. 18-31

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December 18, 2025  City- Report of a 911 hangup. Deputy reported receiving information regarding a 911 hangup originating from a local motel. Deputy investigated the 911 hangup and reported that no problems were located. A report was generated.  City- Report of a juvenile problem. Reporting party advised of their child refusing to go to school. […] This … [Read more...] about White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Dec. 18-31

Grand jury public input forum to be held in Ely

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A public input forum with the White Pine grand jury will take place at the Bristlecone Convention Center Jan. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. This event will allow community members to express their concerns and ask questions about being grand jury members. Community members will be invited to submit written complaints. Forms are required […] This article is available to … [Read more...] about Grand jury public input forum to be held in Ely