HOME
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIEDS
CALENDAR
NEWS
SPORTS
OPINION
OBITUARIES
- White Pine County Narcotics round-up
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force and the Nevada State Police, stated on Jan. 22 that they have made the first rounds of arrests in a six-month long investigation. “The Eastern Nevada Narcotics Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional task force comprised of deputies from White Pine… Read more: White Pine County Narcotics round-up - Bureau of Land Management schedules prescribed burns
The Bureau of Land Management announced in late January they would be completing prescribed burns in the area until late April 2026. The intent is to take care of slash piles (leaves, branches, etc.) and scattered slash across public lands, weather and fuel conditions permitting. Treatments are set to take place on the Ward Terraces,… Read more: Bureau of Land Management schedules prescribed burns - Volunteers strive to rebuild the spirit of McGill
Over the last 15-plus years, a dedicated group of McGill residents has been hard at work bringing activities and renewal to the historic community. The McGill Revitalization Association (MRA) began organically, according to lifetime resident and group co-founder Joni Drahos. She said some locals came up with an idea for a McGill Labor Day reunion… Read more: Volunteers strive to rebuild the spirit of McGill - White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: Jan. 28- Feb. 2, 2026
January 28, 2026 City – Report of a juvenile problem. School resource officer reported receiving information regarding violence occurring in the home of a student. Officer investigated the juvenile problem and a report was generated. City – Report of a welfare check. Reporting party advised of their child being in the custody of the other… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office: Jan. 28- Feb. 2, 2026 - White Pine Commission hosts emergency meetingThe White Pine Commissioners called an emergency meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, in regards to concerns that were raised after the meeting on Jan. 28, which resulted in the finance director being fired and commission member Janet Vancamp resigning. The meeting on Jan. 28 raised plenty of public concern, resulting in several public comments about… Read more: White Pine Commission hosts emergency meeting
- Carter Agri-Systems celebrates new headquarters in Lund
Marking a major milestone nearly a century in the making, Carter Agri-Systems celebrated the opening of its expansive new headquarters in Lund last weekend. The Carter Ag team gathered with the community on Jan. 17 for a grand opening at the new 35,000-square-foot facility built on the south side of town. The celebration began with… Read more: Carter Agri-Systems celebrates new headquarters in Lund - White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Jan. 12-17, 2026
January 12, 2026 City- Report of a hit and run accident. Reporting party advised of a vehicle colliding with their fence and that the striking vehicle then fled the scene of the accident without reporting the incident. Deputy investigated and an accident report was completed. Report of a public nuisance. Reporting party advised of several… Read more: White Pine County Sheriff’s Office Report: Jan. 12-17, 2026
Sports 
White Pine boys win Southern 2A Wrestling Regionals
The dominant White Pine High School boys wrestling team remained dominant at the Southern 2A Regionals in Tonopah, Feb. 6-7. The Bobcats ran away with the team title with 283 points — beating Founders Classical Academy by 135 points. The Bobcats had six first-place finishers, five second-place finishers, one bronze medalist, and three fourth-place finishers…
Bobcats eliminate Awaken in overtime
Overcoming a slow start and a 15-0 run by Awaken Christian Academy, the White Pine High School boys basketball team won 47-46 in overtime on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Alamo to move onto the Southern 2A Regional Semifinals. WPHS junior Chayce Trujillo drove to the basket and finished a tough bucket at the rim to…
White Pine Jr. Wrestling takes on St. George, Utah and Battle Mountain
The White Pine Jr. Wrestling team did things a little differently than usual Feb. 1. A few of the wrestlers and their families traveled to St. George, Utah, to compete in the Road Runner Rumble, while the rest of the wrestlers traveled to Battle Mountain to compete in the Battle Mountain Brawl. Photo Courtesy of…
Ladycats rout Lake Mead in playoffs
The White Pine High School girls basketball team rolled its way to a 45-19 victory against Lake Mead Christian Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 10 to move onto the Southern 1A Regional Semifinals. The Ladycats put the game away in the second quarter with a 15-0 run that didn’t see the Eagles score until less than…
White Pine qualifies five girls wrestlers for State
The White Pine High School girls wrestling team qualified five wrestlers for the NIAA All Girls State Wrestling Championships with their performances at the Northern Regionals, Jan. 30-31. The Lady Bobcats had three third-place finishers in Juliane Hughes, Brooklyn Reed and Adelaide Costello. Costello, wrestling at 145 pounds, was 3-1 with two pinfall victories, including…
Community
Obituaries
Robert J Spane
VADM Robert “Rocky” Johnson Spane, a long-time resident of Coronado, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 23, 2025.…
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…
Local Stories
Ely educators to host Parenting with Love and Logic class
The Parenting with Love and Logic series, sponsored by Title One funds, is a program with set tools to make parenting and teaching “fun and rewarding rather than stressful and…
Read More Ely educators to host Parenting with Love and Logic class
Nevada Northern Railway works to return Locomotive No. 81 to service
The Nevada Northern Railway has been working extensively on Locomotive No. 81, its 109-year-old steam locomotive, to return it to active service in the railyard. After much restoration work, the…
Read More Nevada Northern Railway works to return Locomotive No. 81 to service
Dedicated volunteers continue Arts in the Park tradition
The Bristlecone Arts Council is a volunteer-based group that is the face behind the annual “Arts in the Park” event that takes place at Veterans Park. Its members are Sally…
Read More Dedicated volunteers continue Arts in the Park tradition
Announcements
Turkey Vulture Stretch registration now open
The Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts will host their annual Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K on March 21. Registration is now open. The…
White Pine to host Hope Week
White Pine High School is hosting its annual Hope Week from Feb. 9-12. The week’s stated mission is “Coming together…
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…
Read More The original AI: Newspapers run on accurate information
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…
Read More Parkinson’s disease is a growing crisis — Nevada must act now
