Federal judge upholds ban on typewriters for Nevada prison inmates Aug 29, 2008
Prison officials confiscated hundreds of portable typewriters, starting at the maximum-security Ely State Prison in March 2007 and then extending the ban to other state prisons. They cited two incidents of violence in changing the policy -- one when an inmate died and another when a guard was threatened. (KRNV.com, NV)
Bakersfield Man Involved In Fatal Nev. Crash Aug 21, 2008
A 15-year-old California girl has died from injuries she suffered in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 about 60 miles north of Ely ... He and six other passengers who were injured were taken to an Ely hospital where their conditions were not immediately known. (KERO 23, CA)
Quadra Mining Ltd. Announces Continued Strong Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2008 Aug 14, 2008
"With virtually no change in the copper price between the first and second quarter, the associated mark to market adjustments to provisionally priced sales had little impact on second quarter earnings. However, our quarterly earnings did include an accounting loss of $15.9 million, or $0.27 per share (basic), related to the settlement of our $150 million first lien debt which was completely repaid in June." ... Quadra is a mining company that owns and operates the Robinson copper mine ("Robinson... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
BLM: Wildfire contained near town in rural Nevada Aug 12, 2008
Federal Bureau of Land Management spokesman Chris Hanefeld in Ely says no injuries were reported, and no private property or structures were threatened. He says the so-called Jacob Fire started about 6 p.m. Wednesday and was declared fully contained Saturday night, with help from Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service fire crews. (KRNV.com, NV)
Most banks have cushion of capital Aug 10, 2008
Experts: More failures likely but not on IndyMac scale ... The core of the banking industry is fairly sound, and the reason is that it comes into this, by and large, with a fairly large capital position, said Bert Ely, a banking industry consultant based in Alexandria, Va ... The Federal Reserve also has made it easier for banks to borrow, so they're less likely to face a short-term cash crunch. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Major water ruling challenged Aug 9, 2008
Representatives of the Great Basin Water Network and other groups and individuals opposed to the Southern Nevada Water Authority pumping plan said in a petition filed in district court in Ely that the pumping from Delamar, Dry Lake and Cave valleys would be excessive ... In a related case, two Utah counties filed an appeal this week in the same court in Ely, challenging Taylor's decision limiting their involvement in a late-2009 hearing on SNWA plans to tap 16 billion gallons of groundwater a... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Nevada inmate charged in 2003 murder north of Pyramid Lake Aug 8, 2008
His 12-to-30 month term for burglary is scheduled to expire in October at the Ely State Prison. He was indicted on a charge of murder with the use of a firearm for the July 2003 slaying of 36-year-old Nathan Byrns of Reno. (KRNV.com, NV)
Death Notices Aug 5, 2008
Debbie was born in East Ely, Nev ... 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 ... The yard sale community of the Treasure Valley will miss her generous and frequent support, but her children who ultimately inherited those treasures, will not. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Gold miner's son seeks energy refuge in solar Jul 23, 2008
Despite its relatively small size, Nevada leads the nation in solar and geothermal resources, according to trade groups and government statistics, and has potential for wind energy development ... Already, Sierra Pacific pushed back the timeline for its planned $5 billion coal plant at Ely. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
US Fed offers to lend to mortgage companies Jul 14, 2008
The Treasury's plan also seeks a "consultative role'' for the Fed in any new regulatory framework eventually decided by Congress for Fannie and Freddie. The Fed's role would be to weigh in on setting capital requirements for the companies. The White House, in a statement, said President George W. Bush directed Paulson to "immediately work with Congress'' to get the plan enacted ... "It is a situation where regulators and the government are trying to play catch up, and that means everything is... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Boxxer Gold Corp.: Sampling Extends Zone of Copper Mineralization at Oro Amigo Jul 7, 2008
Mr. Elmer Stewart, President and CEO of Boxxer stated, "The recent results support a skarn related copper porphyry exploration model similar to the Robinson District at Ely, Nevada. Our understanding of the alteration and controls on mineralization on the Boss property has advanced substantially over the past few months which dictate that additional detailed mapping and sampling on many of the mineralized zones is warranted. Now that the surface exploration of the Boss Mine, Boss Extension and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The Nation's Weather May 30, 2008
Associated Press - May 30, 2008 4:13 AM ET. NATIONAL WEATHER SUMMARY. (WTKR.com, VA)
Dissolutions (533) May 12, 2008
Benjamin Joseph Ely, 31, Sioux City. Tobi Jo Anderson-Ely, 30, Sioux City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
I-Team: Locked Up for Life May 8, 2008
Olsen previously spent 8 years at the state's maximum security prison in Ely. Now it's the little things that make a difference, "Well they certainly have a lot more yarn that I can crochet with.". (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Dog crosses desert, mountains and somehow gets back home Apr 22, 2008
Moon, a Siberian husky, was reunited April 14 with owner Doug Dashiell, who had last seen her April 6 near Railroad Valley, about 77 miles from his home in Ely ... After seven days no way, he told the Ely Times for a story Thursday ... She had wandered up to an Ely residence where Alvin Molea took her home, fed her and gave her a place to sleep. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Nevada Dog Finds Its Way Home After A Week, 77 Miles Apr 20, 2008
Text Size: (AP) A dog that ran off during a road-trip rest stop in north-central Nevada apparently made its way nearly 80 miles across Nevada's high desert and two mountain ranges to return home to Ely a week later ... "After seven days _ no way," he told the Ely Times ... She had wandered up to an Ely residence where Alvin Molea took her home, fed her and gave her a warm place to sleep. (CBS News)
Running through heart-monitor options Apr 20, 2008
While the new model caters to serious athletes, business travelers will appreciate its built-in global-positioning system, which will allow them to run freely in an unfamiliar city without fear of getting lost, he said ... Brett Ely, who is planning to compete in today's Olympic trials, also recommends that users consider the comfort of the strap and the watch. (Boston Globe)
From California to New York Apr 10, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Report questions benefits of Ely coal plant Apr 4, 2008
The report by the New York-based Innovest Strategic Value Advisors concludes that Sierra Pacific's pursuit of the center will likely have "negative long-term financial implications for the company's shareholders and ratepayers.". A spokesman for the Reno-based utility says the report is misleading and doesn't consider other key components of the Ely Energy Center plan. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ely coal plant challenged Apr 2, 2008
But a spokesman for the Reno-based utility and others said the report by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors was misleading and failed to consider other key components of the Ely Energy Center plan ... The company's decision to pursue the Ely Energy Center will therefore likely have negative long-term financial implications for the company's shareholders and ratepayers,'' the New York-based firm said ... The report estimated annual costs for carbon pollutants at the Ely center could range from 115... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Smartstox.com Spotlights Molycor Gold, Cream Minerals, and ValGold Resources Mar 27, 2008
5 miles south of Ely, Nevada ... Altogether, the 46 stones collected had a total weight of approximately 21. (Primezone Releases)
Boxxer Announces Sampling Program at Boss Property Mar 26, 2008
The Boss property exhibits many similarities to the Robinson Mining District located approximately 12 miles west of Ely, in east central Nevada ... This zone is located approximately 800 metres northeast of the Boss Mine ... The two levels of the former Platina mine are located approximately 300 metres south of the Boss mine. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fighting Reno coal plants Mar 16, 2008
The rally comes as Sierra Pacific Resources, Dynegy-LS Power Group and Sithe Global Power are pursuing separate plans to build the coal plants near Ely and Mesquite. Gibbons, a Republican, has said the proposed coal plants will burn cleaner than older plants and are crucial for economic development. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Convicted murderer Mack to serve time in Ely State Prison Feb 29, 2008
The Nevada Department of Corrections says 46-year old Darren Mack will serve his life sentence in the general population of the Ely state prison. The Department says because of Mack's sentence structure and the nature of the crimes he committed, it is not necessary for Mack to serve in a maximum security prison. (KRNV.com, NV)
Wells earthquake: Motorists advised gas stations in Wells closed Feb 26, 2008
And for those motorists traveling north from Ely, Nevada (on US 93) top up on gas in Ely ... They are expected to arrive in Elko at approximately 12:30 p.m.. (KRNV.com, NV)
How major Illinois teams fared in weekend games Feb 25, 2008
Shy Ely chipped in 13 points and grabbed three rebounds for the Purple Aces (9-18), while Kavon Lacey added 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. The Panthers (5-22) took a slim 24-21 lead into the half but couldn't hold on through the second period. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
I-Team: The Coal Battle Heats Up Feb 7, 2008
State air pollution official Dante Pistone says there's no way his agency would cook the books regarding the proposed Ely Energy Center slated for the Steptoe Valley north of Ely ... Proponents note that the Ely Center will be among the cleanest coal plants in the world, and when new technology comes online, it will be made even cleaner -- so clean that once it is up and running, it will mean that two older and dirtier plants can be taken out of service ... If the Ely Center is approved, Nevada... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Northeastern Nevada Coal Plants Debated Feb 6, 2008
Native Americans Rick and Delaine Spilsbury live about 5 miles from the Steptoe Valley location set aside as the future home of the Ely Energy Center, a $3 ... Clean air is a primary reason White Pine County is an attractive spot to build power plants, both the Ely Center in Steptoe Valley and the proposed LS Power Plant planned for miles further north ... As big as the Ely Project is, it will create only ten full-time jobs -- once construction ends. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Four incidents near UNR all related Feb 1, 2008
Tom Garner and his wife Tamitha have been missing since Friday, after leaving Ely ... Suspect: White male, approximately 28 - 40 years, long face with a square chin, taller than 5'6" but not excessively so, very strong but not with a significantly muscular build, a belly that was described as not excessively large and firm but not flabby, an "innie" belly button, shaved pubic region, a light covering of hair on his arms, no jewelry or a watch, facial hair about a quarter to a half an inch long... (KRNV.com, NV)
Map shows it's S.F.'s whale Feb 1, 2008
That information turned out to be historic, too, as it meant that the official location of the whale was 50 miles south of Ely, Nev. "There's an error someplace," said Stasio. (San Francisco Chronicle)
31-year case solved Jan 25, 2008
Manley, who was convicted in 1995 in Nevada in the death of his live-in girlfriend, died in 2001 of hepatitis C. He was 53 and awaiting execution at Ely State Prison, Gonzales said ... Technicians found Manley's DNA mixed with material taken from under Carrier's fingernails and determined that it was 11 billion times more likely to have originated with Manley than with anyone else. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Detectives: 1976 Chula Vista murder solved Jan 24, 2008
Manley, who was convicted in 1995 in Nevada in the death of his live-in girlfriend, died in 2001 of Hepatitis C. He was 53 and awaiting execution on death row at Ely State Prison, Gonzales said ... Technicians found Manley's DNA mixed with material taken from under Carrier's fingernails and determined that it was 11 billion times more likely to have originated with Manley than with anyone else. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Man Arrested in Elko on DUI Fatal Warrant Jan 17, 2008
According to authorities, Williams was stopped Sept. 18, 2007 by sheriff's deputies in Ely for possible drunken driving. When asked to get out of the vehicle, he sped away. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Coal plant 'unacceptable' Jan 17, 2008
Like a clean white page, the relatively clear air in the Great Basin can be marred easily,'' wrote Paul DePrey, park superintendent. DePrey's Jan. 9 letter to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection was in response to a draft air permit issued for the 1,500-megawatt Ely Energy Center ... We agree with NDEP's initial filing that the Ely Energy Center meets all existing air quality standard regulations. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Utahns Travel to Nevada for Power Plant Hearing Jan 16, 2008
Twenty-one Utah residents, including two BYU students, traveled more than 200 miles Wednesday to attend a public hearing in Ely, Nev ... The group of Utahns traveled in a biodiesel-powered charter bus to attend the hearing, sponsored by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to evaluate a permit application for the construction of a coal-fired power plant called Ely Energy Center ... The plant would include two 750-megawatt coal-fired pulverized units and a 250mile transmission line,... (The Daily Universe, UT)
Americans for Balanced Energy Choices Statement Regarding NDEP Hearing in Ely Jan 10, 2008
Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans for Balanced Energy Choices Executive Director Joe Lucas today issued the following statement ahead of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) public hearing in Ely, Nev ... "During the past 35 years, the country's use of coal has nearly tripled, at the same time, air quality improved and emissions from coal-based electricity are 33 percent lower. This is due largely to the development and deployment of clean coal technology. "Technology advances... (PR Newswire)
Public Hearings Held For White Pine County Coal Plants Jan 10, 2008
State officials listened to the comments but appear ready to give the okay to the Ely Energy Center ... Wednesday night in Ely, more than 200 people showed up to speak their minds about one of the proposed plants, which is the largest energy project in state history ... Although they don't live in Ely, they worry about the health effects of polluted air from the coal plant. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Agency to evalute air pollution permit application in Ely on Wednesday Jan 5, 2008
The state Division of Environmental Protection has scheduled a hearing Wednesday in Ely on its technical evaluation of a permit sought by Sierra Pacific Resources for a proposed coal-fired power plant in eastern Nevada. The agency is evaluating the company's air pollution control permit application for the proposed Ely Energy Center to determine whether it meets state and federal clean air standards. (KRNV.com, NV)
UNI men's basketball: Panthers seek to protect home court Jan 3, 2008
The Aces, picked to finish last in the league's preseason poll, are led by co-captains Jason Holsinger and Shy Ely ... "Ely is averaging 11.9 points a game, while Cedar Rapids Washington alum and juco transfer Nate Garner is registering 7.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in a starting role.The Aces, led by former Wartburg coach Marty Simmons, are first in the league in 3-point shooting (40.6) but last in field goal defense (45.9)."From the 3-point line and in, they are really physical and aggressive on... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
College basketball: MVC experiences 'growing pains' Dec 29, 2007
"What it really says is the bar has been set extremely high," UNI coach Ben Jacobson said ... "Even UNI, picked seventh, considers itself a contender."Most definitely," Coleman said. "I think everyone that has seen us play thinks we're a lot better than the seventh-place team. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nevada provides living laboratory for citizen scientists Dec 29, 2007
"We're preparing to collect information exclusively from those who purchase Nevada Duck Stamps and Upland Game Stamps rather than a random sampling of all license buyers as we had done in the past," he said ... Mortimore will likely be the more avid users of the Sportsmen's Journal ... Artwork featuring a collage of game species by Jani Lamoreux of Ely graces the cover. (KRNV.com, NV)
UT group opposes coal plants Dec 20, 2007
The coalition, which has about 20 groups, contends pollution from the plants in rural Nevada would likely be blown into Utah by prevailing winds, possibly lingering for days over cities in mountainous valleys ... One plant would be built about 70 miles west of the Great Basin National Park near Ely, Nev ... Ely is about 250 miles west of Salt Lake City. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Utilities push to grow but know little about how to keep air clean Dec 19, 2007
Environmentalists would like utilities to stop relying on cheap coal altogether ... Even if technology advances by the time the eastern Nevada plant near Ely opens in more than five years, it is unclear whether Nevada is the best site for carbon capture and sequestration ... Lacy acknowledged Sierra Pacific Resources does not yet know whether it will be possible to store carbon dioxide underground near its proposed 1,500-megawatt Ely Energy Center. (Las Vegas Sun)
Reid Fails to Block Coal Plants at Great Basin National Park Dec 18, 2007
Reid faced opposition from Republicans in Nevada's House delegation over his original proposal because changing Great Basin from a Class II to a Class I air quality protection area -- the most protective -- would probably have blocked two coal-fired plants planned near Ely ... Some 70 miles west near Ely, Sierra Pacific Resources is planning a 1,500 megawatt plant while LS Power Group plans a 1,600-megawatt project. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
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ACLU blasts Nevada prison conditions Dec 9, 2007
The American Civil Liberties Union called for a meeting with the state's governor and prison director Thursday citing abuse within the prison system, specifically a maximum-security facility in Ely. The ACLU's letter to Gov. Jim Gibbons said the report concludes at least one convict at the prison, which houses Nevada's death row inmates, "has already died an unnecessary, slow and agonizing death" and more such deaths and unnecessary suffering is likely without prompt health care changes at the... (KRNV.com, NV)
PROGRESS (AT A PRICE) Dec 8, 2007
As debate over construction of coal-fired power plants in Nevada rages on and new costs pile up, it remains unclear to regulators, environmentalists and even utility executives how expensive new coal power ultimately will be ... In addition, Denis said, coal power from Ely Energy Center - which the utility estimates will cost almost $4 billion to build - will still be cheaper than power from natural gas ... Denis contends carbon won't make energy from Ely unaffordable because, by his... (Las Vegas Sun)
Royals fall to Mustangs in opener Nov 30, 2007
Ely also blocked four shots, tallied three steals and dished out two assists on the night. Ethan Rutter added 13 points and nine rebounds for the Royals in the loss. (Nevada Journal, IA)
New Coal Power Plant Faces Major Delay Nov 30, 2007
Demand for power is as high as ever, and without approval for a new coal plant in Ely, the company must find a way to produce power. The new way will be a gas power plan rather than a coal powered plant. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Coal plant opening put off Nov 30, 2007
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada's main electric utility is pushing back the target date for opening a huge coal-fired power plant near Ely and accelerating plans to expand a natural gas-fired power plant near Las Vegas, company officials said Thursday. Sierra Pacific Resources remains committed to building the coal-fired Ely Energy Center despite political and environmental opposition, said Michael Yackira, company chief executive ... has been an outspoken critic of the Ely coal plant, which has also... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Somewhere out there Nov 25, 2007
When their plane did not stop for a scheduled fueling in Ely, Nev ... I ve seen some people who believe their family deliberately skipped out on them. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Nevada Coal Power Costlier Than Renewable: Study Nov 22, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Nevada will likely save money and surely cut pollution if it goes for renewable power instead of building three huge coal power plants as proposed, an independent economic consultancy said on Tuesday ... The proposed plants are the 1,600-megawatt White Pine plant by LS Power Group, the 1,500-MW Ely Energy Center by Sierra Pacific Resources , and the 750-MW Toquop Energy Project by Sithe Global Power, which is owned 80 percent by Blackstone Group and 20 percent by Reservoir Capital... (Planet Ark, United States)
Coal Becomes New Political Battleground Nov 21, 2007
The new plant in Ely is supposed to use less water by allowing cold air to cool the turbines. Both sides agree cleaner coal is an imperfect stepping stone along the path to cleaner air. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Wind power makes headway Nov 12, 2007
And Congress seems poised to pass climate change legislation that would attach a price tag to greenhouse gas emissions, effectively raising the costs of traditional sources of energy such as oil and coal - those industries would have to include emissions costs in the price of their products - and making wind and other renewable energy more affordable in comparison ... He said he's investigating four or five other sites in Nevada, including some near Sparks and another north of Ely, where two... (Las Vegas Sun)
Voices of comfort Nov 6, 2007
Two women were holding up latex girdles, chatting serenely, while a camera zoomed in for close-ups and out for the ordering address and phone number ... Elissa Ely is a psychiatrist. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Boone wraps up undisputed district title Oct 31, 2007
Blake Campbell ran 20-yards to paydirt, Cris Ely scored on a 16-yard run and Trevn Lee on a 10-yarder ... Forms must be filled out completely. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Toreadors roll past Nevada Oct 27, 2007
Blake Campbell, Trevon Lee and Chris Ely also scored touchdowns for Boone. Campbell found the end zone on a 20-yard run, Lee scored from 10 yards out and Ely on a 16-yard run. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Nevada Republicans Voted to Endorse Coal-Fired Power Plant Oct 24, 2007
Lowden says the White Pine County power plant could create up to 2,000 construction jobs and 200 to 300 permanent jobs in Ely. More Top Stories on LasVegasNow. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
REID'S WILY POWER PLAY Oct 7, 2007
It would also effectively halt plans for coal plants in Nevada, given the requirement that new lines crossing federal land carry mostly renewable energy ... By 2015, after its plant near Ely is complete, it will get 46 percent of its energy from coal and 20 percent from renewable resources and energy efficiency measures. (Las Vegas Sun)
Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports September 2007 Traffic Oct 6, 2007
The company is planning its implementation time lines for EAS service from Merced and Visalia in California and Ely, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada (the company's sixth hub). The company will also return to Moab and Vernal, Utah with scheduled EAS service to its Denver hub. (PR Newswire)
BofA, Biggest U.S. Bank, Raises ATM Fees Sep 14, 2007
Other Banks Likely to Follow ... "Banks have had earnings squeezed because short-term interest rates rose relative to long-term rates, and they look to fees to offset that," said Bert Ely, an independent banking consultant in Alexandria, Virginia. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gibbons stokes coal-fired plants Sep 12, 2007
Tony Sanchez, senior corporate vice president at Sierra Pacific Resources, said the technology likely won't be commercially viable that is, reliable, proven and affordable until at least 2017 and possibly not until 2020. Sierra Pacific Resources is the Nevada utility proposing one of the three plants, a 1,500-megawatt plant outside Ely in White Pine County ... He said the state's Public Utilities Commission, which has ruled that Sierra Pacific Resources' plans for coal-fired generation are in... (Las Vegas Sun)
Nevada Denies Plea to Delay New Coal Power Plants Sep 10, 2007
The 11-member environmental panel -- largely appointed by Gov. Jim Gibbons, who was against a permitting suspension -- denied a request to suspend the approval process for air permits until Nevada sets greenhouse gas emission caps ... And, Gibbons wrote, the state can't rely on major renewable sources of power for years to come ... "They are intermittent sources that can not be relied upon exclusively for reliable baseload energy.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Somebody should watchdog, but who? Sep 6, 2007
The BLM is involved in the issue because it controls the public land where the proposed White Pine Energy Station power plant would be built, near Ely ... And by and large, that's been the practice: to rely on their word that there's a need for more power plants ... But if you're looking for an agency that watches over merchant power developers, you aren't likely to find one, says Charlie Reinhold, a project manager with WestConnect, a trade organization for utilities that assesses regional... (Las Vegas Sun)
Senator Ensign Says Coal-Fired Plants a Must Aug 31, 2007
Reid has vowed to do everything he can to stop the proposed construction of three coal-fired plants, two near Ely and a third near Mesquite. Ensign said after he toured a geothermal plant on the edge of Mount Rose in south Reno today that he and Reid have talked about their opposing views on the matter. (KRNV.com, NV)
