Wyoma Irene Ricketts Oct 22, 2008
Wyoma Wyomee was born Wyoma Irene Rutherford on June 15, 1944 in Elko, Nev. to John Jack Harold Rutherford and Margaret Baker Rutherford. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Will Obama Crap Out? Oct 22, 2008
To get a sense of the state mood, I could have gone on a statewide listening tour with stops in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, Elko, and Pahrump. But with gas prices what they are these days, I decided it would be more prudent to confine my reporting to a single block. (Slate)
Heller, Derby face off in televised debate Oct 21, 2008
Information from: Elko Daily Free Press. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Pilot lands on interstate; drivers help push Oct 21, 2008
At approximately 12:45 p.m., Murlyn Ronk, from Elko, was flying a small airplane when his craft experienced a low oil pressure warning, according to Nevada Highway Patrol spokesman Jim Stewart ... When repairs are completed, the plane will take off from the interstate and land at the Elko Airport, Stewart said. (KRNV.com, NV)
• Bill Clinton to visit Elko Monday Oct 18, 2008
Bill Clinton to visit Elko Monday Elko Daily Free Press ... - Former President Bill Clinton will be in Elko, Nev. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
No. Nevada: remains political hub for candidates and their supporters Oct 18, 2008
Clinton will also campaign in Elko Monday morning. Stay with KRNV News 4 for more details on their visits as they are released. (KRNV.com, NV)
Magazine Preview: Obama works for the working-class vote Oct 16, 2008
"First," Obama said, "you have to show up. I've been to Elko, Nevada, now three times.". "Elko?" I asked twice, straining to hear him over the engine noise. (International Herald Tribune)
Jurors watch police interview with accused killer of UNR prof who now admits he lied Oct 16, 2008
Jurors watched two interrogations just days after the professor disappeared and before her body was found in Elko County on August 28. Among other things, Kamaludeen told the detective at the time that Judy Calder "was like a mother to me." He said he was gravely concerned she was missing without her medicine for diabetes and that he feared she might have been murdered by someone who was jealous of her. (KRNV.com, NV)
Anti-Obama forces start trek through Nevada Oct 16, 2008
The others are 9 a.m. in Elko Thursday at Elko City Park, 3:30 p.m. on the same day in Ely at the County park in that community, and 10 a.m. Friday in the Las Vegas/Henderson area at Sonata Park. Anti-Obama forces start trek through Nevada. (KRNV.com, NV)
Reid campaigns for Obama while McCain bus tours the state Oct 15, 2008
The tour will also stop in Elko and Ely on Thursday, and Las Vegas on Friday. The two presidential candidates are scheduled to debate Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Stay tuned to KRNV News 4 for live coverage or watch for coverage on. (KRNV.com, NV)
Cowboy's inspiration is Idaho Oct 10, 2008
The Robert Frost/Robert Service fan began putting some of his poems to music in the style of George Strait, Ian Tyson and John Denver and made his debut at the Cowboy Poetry in Elko, Nev. He has been awarded the Academy of Western Artists Album of the Year and the Male Vocalist of the Year. (Wood River Journal, ID)
• Northwest gas line to run south of Idaho's southern border Oct 8, 2008
Northwest gas line to run south of Idaho's southern border By Doug McMurdoElko Daily Free Press ELKO, Nev ... The project in Elko County, Nev ... El Paso Corp. has opened an Elko office and representatives like Wheatley and Gredvig have held town hall meetings across the route, including one in Elko several months ago. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nevada demographer sees 49 % state growth by 2028 Oct 7, 2008
Rural Nevada - Elko, Esmerelda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Mineral, Pershing and White Pine counties - is currently experiencing mining growth that may continue. The rural counties are projected to grow from the current aggregate of 102,153 to 110,188. (KRNV.com, NV)
Quake sends waves through Nevada Oct 7, 2008
2 temblor centered about 18 miles west of North Fork shook Elko County at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday. USGS geophysicist Jessica Sigala says a seismologist reviewed the record and determined that phases from a magnitude-5. (KHOU.com, TX)
Politics: Dems see opening in 3 states on GOP turf Oct 6, 2008
Last year in Elko, Nev. Obama drew a blank when asked a question about mining. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Romney rallies GOP, boosts support for McCain in third visit to Elko Oct 4, 2008
Romney rallies GOP, boosts support for McCain in third visit to Elko By Doug McMurdoElko Daily Free Press ELKO, Nev. - The theater at Great Basin College would have been filled to the rafters if the building had rafters Thursday when former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney came to Elko, Nev ... Romney, who drew as many people when he visited Elko as a candidate earlier this year, cited several reasons why McCain would make a better president than Democratic nominee Barack Obama. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Heller, Derby to debate in Elko on Oct. 20 Oct 4, 2008
and his Democratic challenger Jill Derby have agreed to debate in Elko later this month. The two will face off at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the debate sponsored by KENV-TV in affiliation with the Great Basin College College Student Government Association. (KRNV.com, NV)
Transcript: Sen. Obama, Part 1 Sep 25, 2008
000019BC (CBS) On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft interviewed Senator Barack Obama in Elko, Nevada. Below is a transcript of that interview. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Nevada utilities change name Sep 23, 2008
The immediate 00004000 change consolidates under a single brand name a company that serves a 54,500 square mile service territory that stretches north to south from Elko to Laughlin and provides a energy services and products to more than 2. 4 million Nevadans and a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. (KRNV.com, NV)
Actor/Comedian Fred Willard to Host First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards Premiering Sunday, Oct. 5, at 8:00PM on Nick at Nite Sep 23, 2008
Jasmine, a 70's hippy clad Golden Retriever -- Elko, NV. Phoebe Buffay, a poolside boxer in a bikini -- Pasadena, TX. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McCain, Obama Grilled On Issues Sep 22, 2008
Obama, speaking to correspondent Steve Kroft in Elko, Nev. talks about the economy, health care, his list of top priorities should he be elected, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the threat of a nuclear Iran. (CBS News)
Musings from Michigan, Memphis, Mississippi Sep 21, 2008
Dan Hoyle, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, September 20, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company Sep 20, 2008
Gary Rohwer, 60, of Elko, Nev. has a bachelor's in animal science from the University of Nevada and did graduate work on the topic at Oregon State University. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Nevada jobless rate spikes to 23-year high Sep 20, 2008
The Elko area, where mining is strong, came in at 4 percent for August. That was an increase from 3. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada's 7.1 percent jobless rate worst since 1985 Sep 20, 2008
6 percent in July; and the rate in Elko and Eureka counties was 4 percent, up from 3. 9 percent in the same period. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
* Obama support increases as stocks fall Sep 19, 2008
On Wednesday in Elko, a conservative, rural Nevada mining community, Obama mocked McCains response to Wall Streets meltdown. Yesterday, John McCain actually said that if hes president hell take on X and I quote X the old boys network in Washington. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 18, 2008 Sep 19, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Intellect trumps experience. (North County Times)
Obama Gains in Polls as Financial Crisis Forces Shift in Campaign's Focus Sep 19, 2008
Obama said in Elko, Nevada. In the McCain campaign, that's called a staff meeting. (Bloomberg -- US)
Obama supporters prepare for Nevada campaign visit Sep 18, 2008
The supporters met at the Reno "Campaign for Change" office off Pueblo Street, and will be meeting later in Elko at their campaign office. The Illinois senator is scheduled to speak in Elko on Sept. 17, at Main City Park, gates open at 9:30 a.m. The event is free of charge. (KRNV.com, NV)
Candidates court three western swing states Sep 18, 2008
Obama's midday stop was in Elko, a northeastern Nevada outpost with about 17,000 residents. He had already been to the city twice as part of his campaign, including on the day before the Nevada caucuses on Jan. 19, where he lost the popular vote to partly because she won the Hispanic vote by more than 2-1. (Chicago Tribune)
Obama Supporters: 'Get Tougher, More Passionate' Sep 18, 2008
ELKO, Nevada Worried Democrats want Barack Obama to get tougher, show more passion ... On Wednesday in Elko, a conservative, rural mining community, Obama mocked McCain's response to Wall Street's meltdown ... " Some in the audience said they were perfectly satisfied with Obama's tone. "I think he needs to keep doing exactly what he's doing, which is speak softly, show it through," said Paul Barnhart, a retired real estate appraiser in the Elko crowd of about 1,500 people. "I think most... (Newsmax)
Move the bucket from in front of the Government Center? Sep 17, 2008
Electronic Herald and News. "The complete printed edition, page by page, online.". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Obama Addresses LA Crowd: 'Why Is This As Close As It Is?' Sep 17, 2008
" Actors , Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Farrell, Jodie Foster, Dennis Haysbert, Toby McGuire and Chris Rock were among the guests who dined on goat cheese salad, filet of beef with asparagus and roasted potatoes, apple crisp or chocolate lava cake. Obama, who will be campaigning today in Nevada -- in Elko and Las Vegas -- Tuesday received the endorsement of former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, a moderate Republican who said that, as mayor, he had dealings with McCain and "didn't respect him. "... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Nevada mining exploration should go up this year Sep 13, 2008
Information from: Elko Daily Free Press, http://www. elkodaily. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Nevada wardens seize 187 illegal African frogs Sep 12, 2008
"I had my wardens out all across the state -- everywhere from Reno to Las Vegas, Elko, Ely," Waithman said. Some scientists believe the frogs carry and spread an African fungus that has decimated frog populations worldwide, he said. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ethics panel: Governor's tax break OK Sep 12, 2008
71 tax bill on 40 acres of land in scenic Lamoille, in Elko County, that he bought for $575,000 a year ago. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
Reno, Elko stops planned on flight to mark air mail anniversary Sep 11, 2008
The planes are expected to arrive in Elko about 2 p.m. on Sunday, heading on to Reno that evening where they will spend the night before taking off again at 9:30 Monday morning ... Reno, Elko stops planned on flight to mark air mail an. (KRNV.com, NV)
Elko motorcyclist killed in crash Sep 11, 2008
(AP) -- A 41-year-old motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed has been killed in a crash near Elko. The Nevada Highway Patrol says Lawrence Joseph Barela of Elko was driving a Honda sport bike on the Mountain City Highway about 6 p.m. Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a right curve in the road about eight miles north of Elko. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada casino win down 13 percent in July Sep 11, 2008
Latest Local Headlines. (AP) -- Nevada casinos had a bad July, reporting a 13 percent slump in money won from gamblers for a record seventh straight month of declines in growth rates. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada publisher announces departure Sep 10, 2008
(AP) The publisher of the Elko Daily Free Press says she will leave her job in October to continue her education ... The Elko Daily Free Press has a Monday through Saturday circulation of 5,800. (Montana Standard, MT)
Antique Biplane to Fly Mail Cross-Country 80 Years After Crash Sep 9, 2008
Depart and arrive Elko, NV (EKO) late afternoon. Depart and arrive Reno, NV (RNO) early evening. (PR Newswire)
Standards on public defenders upcoming Sep 7, 2008
The commission had recommended that indigent defendants in all counties except Clark, Washoe and Elko be represented by the state public defender's office. The commission also had recommended that the state office be funded entirely by the state. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Van Norman, Britton big winners at fair Sep 6, 2008
Elko Daily Free Press ... The award goes to the Best Stock Horse at Elko County Fair ... ELKO - Clover Valley ranchers Bob and Anne Britton own the sparkling palomino stallion, Como Trigger Chex, named Outstanding Stock Horse at the Fair this year. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by U.S. Sen. John Ensign Sep 5, 2008
Jacob graduated from Elko High School and joined the U.S. Navy. He deployed to Iraq, where he worked under the threat of terrorist attack to help construct bridges. (PR Newswire)
OTC Stock Review Issues Report On Case Financial, Inc. Sep 5, 2008
Recently, CSEF entered into a multi-million dollar exploration agreement with Trio Gold Corp. (CDNX: - ) to explore the Rodeo Creek property, which consists of 29 gold claims covering 547 acres located at the north end of the Carlin Trend in Elko County, Nevada. The Rodeo Creek property is widely considered to be the last remaining independent property along the Carlin Trend with a multi-mine potential. (Primezone Releases)
Firefighter accused of assault at Nevada casino Sep 3, 2008
The Elko County sheriff's office says Adams allegedly harassed a cocktail waitress at Cactus Pete's, prompting the security officer to cut off his alcohol consumption. A tussle reportedly ensued, and deputies say Adams put the security guard in a choke hold and took him 00004000 to the ground. (KRNV.com, NV)
Mayor Cashell is still making up his mind to run for governor Sep 2, 2008
The most recent scandal is Gibbons' alleged self tax break for his land in Elko in which he is currently facing an ethics committee. With all this said, does Cashell actually stand a chance of defeating his would-be rival. (KRNV.com, NV)
Fair's farrier does his job on the hoof' Aug 27, 2008
Elko Daily Free Press ... ELKO - Whether it's the Nevada Stallion Stakes or the ever-popular horse racing, it's a given the first weekend of the Elko County Fair belongs to the horses ... All views and opinions expressed in user comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Elko Daily Free Press or its staff. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Dems need all Clinton's voters, not just women Aug 27, 2008
" Democrats were handed a gift with new census figures showing that middle- and lower-income groups have lost economic ground in the last year, with a $2,176 drop in the U.S. median income. Yet delegates from swing states, while promising victories, conceded they have their work cut out for them. Many said they are counting on Obama's famous ground organizations that were key to his nomination victory, registering voters and getting them to the polls, and said the campaign is opening dozens of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Band Dinner Thursday Aug 26, 2008
Elko Daily Free Press ... ELKO - Elko High's Band of Indians will host Dinner in the Park 4-7 p.m. Thursday in Main City Park ... The event has become an annual kick-off to the Labor Day weekend's activities in Elko. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Nevada man arrested in extortion plot at Pizza Hut Aug 20, 2008
- A man accused of trying to extort $500 from a Pizza Hut in Elko was foiled by his own cell phone camera ... The 23-year-old Elko man allegedly called the manager on Friday and told him he had five Pizza Hut signs that are used on the roofs of vehicles and wouldn't return them unless he was paid $500. (AZCentral -- News)
Nevada correctional officer missing Aug 16, 2008
If you have any information about Neill's whereabouts, please call your local police department or the Elko County Sheriff's Department at 775-777-7300. Nevada correctional officer missing. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ethics panel sets Sept. 11 hearing on Gibbons' property tax break Aug 15, 2008
The Elko County assessor said he felt pressured by Gibbons' request for an agricultural designation ensuring the low taxes. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
No reports of damage after northeast Nev. quake Aug 13, 2008
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Stewart in nearby Elko said Tuesday he hadn't heard about the temblor and got no calls about it. The University of Nevada, Reno, Seismological Laboratory put the quake nine miles south-southwest of Wilkins, just west of U.S. 93. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada gas prices average $3.90; down 35 cents Aug 13, 2008
The highest priced gas in Nevada is in Elko, where the average has dropped only a nickel since last month to the current average of $4. 44. (KRNV.com, NV)
Fair time fun for 4-Hers Aug 11, 2008
Elko Daily Free Press ... ELKO - The Elko County Fair and 4-H Livestock Show is an opportunity for Elko County 4-H members and their leaders to showcase this year's accomplishments ... Local 4-H members from ages 9 to 19 will exhibit their animal projects at the Elko County Fairgrounds Aug. 29 and 30. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Health clinic for coal mine workers to open in September Aug 9, 2008
One example that the hospital could look to comes from Elko, Nev ... David Henson, CEO of Elkos Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, came into his position a few years after the clinic opened. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Jerritt Canyon to suspend underground mining and layoff 240 employees Aug 9, 2008
This announcement comes after a review of mine operations at the Jerritt Canyon Mine north of Elko. Yukon says it will now focus solely on operating the more than 4,000 tons per day mill. (KRNV.com, NV)
BLM sells record $28.2M geothermal leases in Nev. Aug 8, 2008
Nevada will receive about 14 million from the lease sales while a total of more than 7 million will be realized by the counties involved -- Churchill, Elko, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Mineral, Nye and Pershing. In addition to the bonus bids, the geothermal producers will pay rental costs of 2 per acre for the first year, plus a one-time 140 per lease fee. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Attorney asks judge to drop charges in gun collection case Aug 6, 2008
In fact, Foley has asked the court not to schedule further proceedings in August so he can visit a ranch he owns near Elko, Nev. Challenging Special Agent Lagarejos' credentials, Foley pointed out that Lagarejos had been unable to tell two firearms apart in a photograph presented to him in the preliminary hearing and that he repeatedly said he did not personally decide which of the weapons were illegal. (The Union Democrat)
Death Notices Aug 5, 2008
She was raised in a mining family and saw Nevada the hard way, living her childhood in East Ely, Cherry Creek, Las Vegas, Elko (twice), Lovelock, Winnemucca and Lovelock, and graduated from Lovelock High School in 1967. She also graduated from beauty school in 1977. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mormon cricket numbers down across Nevada Aug 3, 2008
Most of the activity was in Elko County, with hotspots in Tuscarora, Independence Valley, Owyhee and Mountain City. Knight said he couldn't yet estimate how many acres were affected in Elko County, but said the state would do surveys later ... "It's probably equal (levels) or even down just a little bit," Knight told the Elko Daily Free Press. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Elko schools removed from watch list Aug 1, 2008
(AP) -- Elko school administrators say the northeast Nevada district met federal adequate yearly progress standards this year and has been removed from a watch list, while Elko High School met testing standards and will be on "hold" status next year ... West Wendover Elementary is in its fifth year of the needs improvement designation, and is the only school in Elko County to face restructuring. (KRNV.com, NV)
Rye Patch Gold Reports on the Wilco Drill Program Jul 29, 2008
Eklund drilling of Elko, Nevada is completing the work. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lawyer involved in Gibbons' tax break defends role Jul 24, 2008
Elko County Assessor Joe Aguirre said he felt pressured to allow the deferment after Gibbons first visited him in his office last fall. He says he then received an application and letters from Marvel on Gibbons' behalf. (KRNV.com, NV)
