KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

In the headlines::Fire Weather Watch posted for WednesdayNevada, White Pine County see decreases in traffic fatalities; other rural counties increaseLund Elementary one of 11 schools with significant improvement in the stateElko Constitution Week Event to be broadcast tonightAM Radio for Every Vehicle bill passes HouseWOW Carwashes in Vegas to give free washes on Tuesday

IN the headlines:A quiet weekend on the Sheriff's Office blotterAquatics Center ClosedRepublican, Democrat primaries early in 2028 Presidential racesPurified wastewater facility unveiled in RenoCarolla, Kimmel, shared a stage on Friday

With thanks to Steve West and Radio's best friend Art Vuolo, we present the sounds and memories of the horrific attack on America 25 years ago today, and how it was remembered by those who covered the story on the radio in New York City.  

Audio of the Ely City Council meeting September 10, 2026Agenda for the meeting is linked here.

In the headlines:Report:  Flippo fails to file Financial Reports.Charters of Freedom, Ball Field headline County Commission meetingPublic hearing on CDBG tonight at Ely City Council9/11 anniversary tomorrowWhat will "Super El Niño" bring to Eastern Nevada?Emmy-award-winning tool that created the Laugh Track invented by a Tonopah man

White Pine County Commission meeting as heard on KELY on September 9, 2026Click this link for the agenda

In the headlines:County Commission meeting previewCity Council meets tomorrotOne arrest on Sunday/Monday Sheriff's Office BlotterGarry Bruce Jensen passes awayNDOT seeks input on rural transit systemsNevada seniors are among the most vulnerable in the nation to scamsNevada lawmakers are considering new restrictions on Flock Cameras

Wyatt talks with Todd Edwards, who is in the process of purchasing KELY and they talk about the future direction of the station.

In the headlines:LS Power breaks ground on power line projectCounty Commission meets WednesdayTwo arrests on Sheriff's Office blotterCity Council meets ThursdayFootball team wins, mixed bag for Soccer teamsBroken leg ends one player's season on Saturday

Harry Rhea from Sacred Heart Catholic Church makes a rare visit to talk about staying in touch with your friends.

In the headlines:Hearing on Charters of Freedom Project on Wednesday County Commission agendaThree arrests on Tuesday and Wednesday's Sheriff's Office blotter reportShakeAlert earthquake warnings coming to NevadaCommunity Development Block Grants hearing on Thursday's Ely City Council agendaFootball, Soccer action this weekend on the scheduleNevada tax preparer heading to prison on Fraud charges

In the headlines:Public Hearing tops County Commission MeetingThree Drug arrests in Lincoln County this weekFatal Crash Wednesday night north of Wells closed US93Ladycats volleyball host Round Mountain tonightLadycat Softball player Paige Hayward commits to Cerro Coso Community College.Candidate in Family Court race in Clark County disqualifiedK9-4 Miki retires

In the headlines:Boulder City Data Center held upStory County wants Data Center Tax breaks cut back]Two arrests on the Monday blotter reportSchool Board approves District performance planTwo arrested after reports of shots fired at Wells gas stationDisputes over federal mail ballot conditions

In the headlines:Kearney Fire, Oxley Fire(pictures) 10% containedTwo ESP bookings in weekend Sheriff's Office blotter10th Street closed today for culvert workPermanent Daylight Saving Time could mean December sunrise in Ely at almost 8am.Republican, Democrat committees staff up ahead of elections.Nevada targeted for election fraudSecond Congressional District candidates a major raceAmodei making final push on Lands bill.

Kyle Horvath of White Pine County Tourism and Recreation tells us what's coming up in the next few weeks

in the headlines:3 arrests on Sheriff's Office blotterWeekend High School Sports ReportNevada's first VA Cemetery to be dedicated this weekReport: More than a third of White Pine County adults feel lonely

In our weekly Spiritual Commentary in conjunction with the White Pine Ministerial Organization, Dave Costello of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talks about helping seniors deal with technology.

IN the headlines:City names members to City-County Building Official Dispute Resolution Committee Dogs left in vehicle unattended on Wednesday's Sheriff's Office BlotterMore on Wednesday's Amber Alert that involved an Elko County childEureka County schools locked down after swatting callWhite Pine County among the loneliest counties in Nevada

Recording of the Ely City Council meeting for August 27, 2026.Meeting agenda at this link

In the headlines:Commission tables dress code, donation from Ampry SolarCity Council to address Building Official Dispute CommitteeMissing Hunter on Blotter reportFlock Cameras to be considered in 2027 Nevada LegislatureYahtzee comes to Downtown Las Vegas casino

This is the White Pine County Commission meeting as broadcast on KELY Radio August 26, 2026Get the agenda by clicking this link.

In the headlines:Wildfire updateCounty Commission meets todaySheriff'sOffice BlotterFlags to half-staff to honor Dolly PartonBoth CD-2 candidates share opinion of Data CentersBing Crosby Ranch in Elko County sold

In the headlines:Wildfires burning near Cherry Creek and WellsBusy County Commission meeting on WednesdayA death and several arrests on the weekend Sheriff's Office blotterNevada near the bottom of places to live

In the headlines:White Pine County schools back in session for the fallCounty Comission meets WednesdaySheriff's Office Bloter reportMore news

Kyle Horvath from White Pine Tourism and Recreation talks about what's coming up in the County.

In the Headlines:Neither Governor Lombardo nor AG Ford willing to discuss missing $9 Million in state money in Uprise Broadband case Solar Donation, Charters of Freedom project headline Wednesday's County Commission meetingState Unemployment rate easesOne month left in comments for 2001 Roadless RuleBobcats Football opens tonightNIAA strips Coronado High Soccer title without public commentFair, Horse Races open today

In the headlines:Non-profit CEO accused of sexually exploiting inmatesChild abuse report on Tuesday Sheriff's Office blotterLincoln County man dies after being arrested in CalienteFair starts this weekend

In the headlines:Special County Commission meeting addresses Ward Fire responseSunday and Monday Sheriff's Office BlotterBig loads through town on US-50 regarding Thacker Pass Lithium Mine - more at lithiumamericas.comNDOT says Mining Gear rolling across US-50 and US-93Nye County Commission puts thumbs down on Data CentersReport: Governor Lombardo leads AG Ford in race for Governor

In the headlines:A death on the Sheriff's Office blotterGovernor to launch another review of state regulationsQuestions about excluding wildfire damage from insurance coverageAppeals Court upholds excluding Chattah from US Attorney's office

Kyle Horvath with White Pine Tourism and Recreation talks about the week's events with the fair and horse races.

In the headlines:Ward Fire 98 percent containedStolen Vehicle recovered on blotter reportThursday night homicide in Elko under investigationElko man pleads guilty in gun-running  operationFlags at half-mast Monday to honor fallen firefighterReno woman dead from Bug Fire injuries; husband in critical condition.  Both radio hosts.Report: protecting public lands is a top concern for a large majority of Nevada voters.

Barbara Nelson from Sacred Heart Catholic Church on loving one another

In the headlines:Ward Fire response winding downWhite Pine County Commission to apply for grant for the High School Baseball fieldEly City Council approves hire of Building Plan reviewerGovernor Lombardo orders flags at half-staff for killed Metro officerMillions of dollars in overtime for Nevada prisonsSearch for missing 14 year old Fernley boyWildfires, tornado, flash flooding in Western NevadaTornado Warning near SLC

Ely City Council meeting from August 13, 2026

KELY's broadcast of the White Pine County Commission meeting on August 12, 2026.  Note that we lost the first half hour of the recording but the podcast begins after Public Comment and the Commissioner's reports.  Click this link to get the full agenda of the meeting:https://www.whitepinecounty.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-2353

In the headlines:Flood Watch posted through Thursday EveningCounty Commission meets this morningEly City Council meets tomorrowOne death reported on the Sheriff's office blotterSecure ballot drop box movedSpring Creek man faces attempted murder chargesFatal crash victim near Wells identified

In the headlines:Flood Watch posted through Thursday EveningCounty Commission meets this morningEly City Council meets tomorrowOne death reported on the Sheriff's office blotterSecure ballot drop box moved

In the headlines:Light at the end of the tunnel for the Ward FireCommission, City Council meet this weekTwo Police associations say they don't support Ford for GovernorJuly traffic deaths mirror 2025; for the year lower in Nevada, White Pine County

In the headlines:Meeting tonight on the Ward FireMorning Fire BriefingCounty Commission, City of Ely meet tonightThree arrests on Friday's Sheriff's Office Blotter

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In the headlines:County Commissioners make plans to dispose of surplus equipmentFirefighters treated and released following Thursday afternoon crashWard Fire now 27% containedNew Pass Fire 75% containedChild abuse, Theft on Wednesday police blotterEight arrests in Lincoln CountyAmodei says he won't endorse FlippoSenators call for crackdown on prediction markets for wildfires

Barbara Nelson from Sacred Heart Catholic Church talks about making package deliveries during a wildfire.  

IN the headlines:Heat advisory posted through SundayUpdate on Ward FireUpdates on wildfires to our west and southSex Crime, Bike Theft on Sheriff's Office blotterPresident Trump stumps in Vegas19,000 new voters in the state in JulyGOP polling shows Governor leads Attorney GeneralHenderson Doctor charged with fraud

In the headlines:Excessive Heat Watch Thursday through SaturdayWard Fire UpdateMonday Sheriff's Office blotterWildfires all around usUNR Ram sale upcomingNevada expanding community-based mental health care for children

In the headlines:Ward Fire UpdateTwo arrests on weekend Sheriff's Office blotterWildfires to the west snd southLieutenant Governor suing Ethics CommissionPowerball to 3/4 of a million dollars for Wednesday drawing

In the headlines:The latest on the Ward FireTwo arrests on the Wednesday through Friday Sheriff's Office blotter reportTwo other wildfires burning in adjacent countiesA Las Vegas radio station to go off the air permanently.