KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary

Ruby Hartwell with morning news.
Elevated fire risk through SundayJune was a hot dry monthFriday is the federal Independence Day holiday - no mail, banks closed.Reminder to stay hydrated as temps climb into the 90'sGrapevine Fire continues to burnEvents planned starting tomorrow for the “Red, White Pine, and Blue Independence Day Festival”Reminder that many fireworks are illegalVegas woman attempts "suicide by cop" at Sunset Station CasinoName the new state park!

In the headlines:
One arrest in Monday's Sheriff's blotterLincoln County Wildfires growNew laws take effect todaySlow Down!  WPCSO joins Speed Awareness CampaignLombardo lauds Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender athletes in Girls sportsGOP rallies behind Flippo in CD1 - mostly.

Ruby Hartwell with morning news.
Hot weather ahead!  Stay hydrated!Morning crash knocks out power for a hour or soOne death on Sunday Sheriff's Office BlotterLincoln County wildfire updateTwo Pounds of Fentanyl recovered in Elko drug bustSupreme Court holds up Nevada Mail BallotsEducators seek repeal of "Read By 3" InitiativeWhat's in the name of a bull?

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Ruby Hartwell reports on the Monday morning news.  In the headlines:
Wildfires in Lincoln County push region to Preparedness Level FourCounty Commission special meeting this afternoon over Fire department fundingSeven arrests top the week's Sheriff's Office blotterNevada prisons face a healthcare crisisEquine infectious anemia found in Nye CountyState’s Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners may be eliminated

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Dave Costello from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the battle to defend Freedom, Patriotism, and Religion.

In the headlines:
Ely City Council accepts trackage agreement with NNRYWildfires continue to blaze in Lincoln countyA break at the gas pumpEly State Prison inmate diesAnother Natural Gas power plant to support Data CenterUnemployment lower statewide; local unemployment upNevada third most earthquake active state in AmericaSouthwest Utak under fire restrictionsNV Energy expands outage watchGaming Board approves Terribles for casinos in Primm

In the headlines:
County Commission votes to leave tax rates unchangedEly City Council meets tonightWildfires continue south of CalienteStaffers from Senator Rosens office at Library in Ely todayFire truck destroyed by fire on I-80NV Energy warns of possible power outage in Elko County5.6  Earthquake in Northern CaliforniaVegas man indicted on $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme

In the headlines:
Commission meets today and again on MondayThree arrests on the Monday Sheriff's Office blotterFirefighters continue to battle blazes in Lincoln CountyAssemblyman Bert Gurr to introduce Transgender Sports legislationNevada leads the nation in job growthGreat Basin lags in maintenance due to lack of funding

In the headlines:

County Commission Meeting this morningCommission to meet Monday to augment Fire DepartmentThree arrests on Monday Sheriff's Office BlotterTwo wildfires south of Caliente continue blazingAssemblyman proposes Transgender Sports bill for 2027

In the headlines:

County Commission meets tomorrow; to be broadcastWildfires near Caliente continue to blazeSenator Rosen's staff in Ely on ThursdaySecretary of State pushes back on Federal requests for voter dataReport: Concerns about child safety at care facilitiesGolden Knights Owner to make bid for NBA Franchise

White Pine Tourism and Recreation director Kyle Horvath talks about what's coming up this weekend in White Pine County

In the Headlines:
County Commission meets WednesdayTwo arrests on Sheriff's Office Blotter Caliente Wildfire UpdateGirls Sports measure not on November Ballot

In the headlines:
Primary Election results certified by CommissionersVehicle fire on Wednesday Sheriff's Office Blotter ReportTwo Wildfires south of CalienteBipartisan resolution introduced in the Senate to honor Kyle BuschGas Prices lowerNo joke!  Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with Tax Fraud

In the headlines:
County Commission to certify election results todayOne arrest on Tuesday's Sheriff's office blotterPerennial candidate Marchant upsets Governor's pick for Secretary of State Despite Spirit Airlines shutdown, DETR reports slight improvement in unemploymentNorth Las Vegas man to spend 30 days in jail for impersoating lawyerComedian who performed with Sinatra passes

In the headlines:
Commission set to certify election results tomorrowOne arrest on Sheriff's Office blotter for MondaySpring Valley Radio-Telexcope project in the newsMurder-Suicide in WinnemuccaNew Golden Knights Coach out - could the next coach come from within?The Race is on!  An iconic game moves from one end of Fremont Street to the other!

In the headlines:
Schellraiser Campground ClosesLots of crashes over the weekend on Sheriff's Office Blotter reportCommission to certify vote on Thursday - 11 votes won't be among themGiant Flay back up at Hoover DamWater in Lake Mead is falling faster than everMichele Fiore loses re-eleciton bid, not on bench, still getting paidCellphone fire causes emergency landing at Vegas Airport

Kyle Horvath with White Pine Tourism and Recreation talks about what's coming up the week ahead and the status of the downtown roadwork.

In the headlines:
Three arrests in blotter report for Wednesday through FridayGas price drop continuesSNAP fraud suspect faces additional chargesThree wildfires over the weekend in Elko County as wildfire warnings continueKnights shut out to end their Stanley Cup run.

In the headlines:
Outgoing Congressman comments on the Republican primaryClark Street returns to one-way trafficJuvenile who escaped from Caliente recaptured in PanacaUprise owner indicted by Federal authoritiesAG:  Changes may be made to mail-in votingDMV warns on resale of stolen luxury vehiclesKnights on the brink of elimination

In the headlines:
Preliminary Election ResultsCounty Commission RundownKnights fall, Stanley Cup Final Tied

In the headlines:
One County Commission seat to be decided today, polls open until 7 pm tonight at the Bristlecone Convention Center and Ely Shoshone Tribal Education Center on Heritage DriveA busy Saturday for White Pine County Sheriffs.Hiring, structural changes on tap for Wednesday's Commission MeetingTerribles to take over Primm resortsAthletics score 14 runs against Milwaukee in Vegas...and lose!“Samurai show-and-tell” at Harry Reid Airport!

Kyle Horvath of the White Pine Tourism and Recreation Board updates us on the countdown to Free Fishing Day and July 4.  Learn more at elynevada.net

In the headlines:
Red Flag Warning for high Fire spread todayEarly Voting Numbers lowTwo arrests, one death in June 4th and 5th Sheriff's Office blotterCounty Commission meeting on Wednesday to be broadcast livePursuit from Eureka County to Elko County results in arrestTen Thousand more voters in Nevada during MayFriday missing person report too late; subject deadState pauses new hospice and home-health licensingRevised air permit for NGM operationLawsuit filed in Box Elder County data center project

In the headlines:
Fire Weather Watch posted for SaturdayLess than 20% of voters cast ballots going into the final day of early votingOne arrest on Wednesday Sheriff's Office blotterSheriff's Office joins Impaired Driving CampaignHiring on County Commission agendaCounty Commission seat one to be decided in Primary by only RepublicansCrescent Valley woman dies in Monday Night crash3.8 quake rattles Las Vegas stripTalks underway to prevent Primm shutdownPope Leo XIV gets personalized Golden Knights Jersey

Here's the recipe:

Prepare one pound of macaroni (boil until tender, drain and rinse)


Stir into the macaroni:
15 ounces Miracle Whip2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk2 cans All Purpose Table Cream1 medium-sized can of Del Monte Fruit Cocktail. (It has cherries; the generics don't) Drain the juice before adding.1/2 cup raisins1 cup Cheddar cheeseand a small can of diced ham
Refrigerate for at least two hours.

Serve cold.  Preferably to the Tarkanians.

In the headlines:
Early Voting turnout remains lowEastern Nevada Narcotic Task Force arrests Ely manTwo arrested for late-night scavenging in landfillTarkanians accused of giving Flippo campaign information on sealed records regarding SettlemeyerGovernor Lombardo calls for funding for CBP and ICE; opponent Ford opposes it"Shafter Jane" cold case solved

Microwaving Boxed Macaroni and Cheese is easy!  With no draining! 


No-Drain Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

1 7oz box of Mac & Cheese mix
1 3/4 cup HOT tap water
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter

Put macaroni in a 2 qt bowl with HOT tap water. If you can’t use HOT water, adjust cooking time accordingly.
Cook in the microwave for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice. All the water should be absorbed, and the macaroni should be tender. Stir again after it is finished.


Add cheese mix, milk, and butter, stirring unti...

In the headlines:
Turnout still low in Primary ElectionGaming regulators approve new horse racing rulesDouglas County DA: Settlemeyer  “exonerated” in 2005 Domestic Violence casePresident endorses Guzmán Fralick in Attorney General PrimaryUSDA Rural Development promotes National Homeownership MonthNevada included in federal conservation program to protect big-game migration corridorsGolden Knights beat Hurricanes on the road in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals

Tuesday's 6/2 OpEd from State Senator Ira Hansen and State Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen supporting James Settlemeyer for Congressional District 2  over President Trump's endorsed candidate David Flippo is likely leading to another GOP Civil War.

in the headlines:
Early voting numbers still remain lowDrug arrest highlights weekend Sheriff's Office blotterTwo State Legislators push back on Trump endorsement for Amodei's seatAmber Alert cancelled following child recovery and father's arrestReno City Council pauses new data centersMedia Billionaire seeks to take over MGMVegas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for threats to public officials 

With the President's endorsement of David Flippo in CD-2, could this hand the only Republican congressional seat in Nevada to the Democrats?

in the headlines:
Turnout continues low in Early VotingThursday's Sheriff's Office Blotter reportAmber Alert continues for Carson City juvenilePresident endorses Flippo in CD-2 race, opposing state RepublicansFormer Eureka County Sheriff suspends run for CD-2"Dark Money" responsible for 1/3 of campaign spending in PrimaryNevada Supreme Court blocks minor abortion notification law; claims too vagueSoon-to-be Vegas Athletics give up 13 runs in one inning to Yankees, lose 13-8.

Thursday morning thoughts on the weaponization of government against free speech and this radio station, the Attorney General and the Department of Corrections obstructing the Grand Jury, and the need to prosecute the Iran War to the fullest.

In the Headlines:
Still slow turnout in Early VotingDistrict Judge says Grand Jury encountering resistance and obstruction from county offices, Attorney General, Department of CorrectionsEly City Council meets tonightWhite Pine Sheriff's Office blotter for TuesdayPrimm shutdown continues to affect familiesCaesars to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6 Billion all-cash deal SNWA pipeline project being pursued

In the headlines:
County Commission meets todayCity Council meets tomorrowSheriff's office blotter reportWashoe County Judge pleads guiltyInvestigation into human skull found in Nye CountyGolden Knights sweep the Avalanche, back in the Stanley Cup Finals

Wyatt weighs in on the Primary Election

In the headlines:
USPS delivers lots of old mail to County Clerk's officeCounty Clerk's office moving June 30thBudgets, Geothermal Projects on City, County agendasDUI arrest on Sheriff's Office blotter reportFire south of Wells has burned a thousand acres so farHoover Dam lit up in Red, White and Blue for America's 250th

Scott Wheeler of Tallahassee, FL joins us to talk about his project to remember Lawrence Welk as we approach the 71st anniversary of the premiere of his TV show, which is still running on PBS stations today.

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