I-80 Two Semi Trucks Collide
Monday, February 18th, at approximately 5:35 p.m., the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-80 eastbound 17 miles east of Battle Mountain. Preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Eniel Batista-Carballo,…
Two Wendover Brothers Go To Elko Honor Band
By Tyler Barker West Wendover High School Band students Gunnar Carter (12 grade) and Jerrick Carter (11th grade) were selected to be in the 2019 Northeastern Nevada Honor Band in…
Wolverines Men Basketball No. 1 seed of the Division 2A North
Published in the High Desert Advocate in the March 7th, 2019 Edition The West Wendover boys basketball team has claimed the No. 1 seed of the Division 2A North regional…
Geri Wopschall Around The County
( Ely City Council February 14, 2019 Kurt Carson and Ernie Flangas absent Public Comment Kay Lynn Roberts McMurray read a letter from Montie Lyn Liebsack As you may or…
Man Holding Knife Shot Dead In West Wendover: New Exclusive Pictures
Police shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon during a standoff after a brief chase in West Wendover, according to authorities . The shooting happened North of the Chevron gas…
Recreational Marijuana Approved
Published in the High Desert Advocate November 22nd, 2018 Edition. The Tuesday meeting of November 20th, 2018 was short but to the point. With quiet a few important items on…
WWHS Gets 1st 2nd 3rd in Nevada Art Contest
Published in the High Desert Advocate November 22nd, 2018 Edition. West Wendover High School garnered 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in a recycling Art contest at the State level. Jose…
Geri Wopschall Around The County
Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth. “ Ely City Council Meeting November 8, 2018 County Commission Meeting November 14, 2018 Public…
Opinion: Seeking Clarity on Drug Pricing
By Peter J. Pitts and Merrill Matthews Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar wants to make prescription drug pricing more transparent. We agree, but his well-intentioned plan will only…