Pioneering system is designed to speed up emergency response times By Dianna Troyer Elko County’s new Next Generation 911 emergency calling system is a pioneer nationwide. When NexGen911 went online in May 2020 at dispatch centers in Elko and West Wendover, it was the first system nationwide to rely on iCloud storage. NextGen911 allows the […]
With the environment—specifically, carbon emissions—attracting so much attention these days, “going green” is no longer simply a matter of new lightbulbs or installing Energy Star-rated appliances. With an ever-growing array of electronic and smart devices filling our lives—not to mention an explosion of electric vehicles filling our roads—the conversation about carbon has expanded to include […]
When Wells Rural Electric Co. takes advantage of advances in technology and the market at the generation point, it means those efficiencies are inherently passed along to you, the member. By Anne Prince If you are like most Americans, you want to save on energy costs and do your part to help the environment. Wouldn’t […]
The company (Wells Rural Electric Co.) will exercise reasonable diligence to furnish a continuous and sufficient supply of electricity to its members and to avoid any shortages or interruption of delivery thereof. It cannot, however, guarantee complete freedom from interruption. The actual rules follow: The company will not be liable for interruption or shortage of […]
New Hampton Inn & Suites offers a meeting place for the community and a respite for weary travelers By Dianna Troyer You don’t have to check-in as a guest to see the new Hampton Inn & Suites. At four stories, it is the tallest building in Wells. “We love to have people drop in and […]
The Lotspeichs’ failed retirement yields tons of fresh produce, herbs, flowers, and lamb for loyal clients.
Wendover High School project funded by the Next Dollar Foundation.
Wells Rural Electric helped spread holiday cheer in December.
Physician assistant encourages using diet and exercise to ward off potential health issues Working in rural Georgia and Nevada, physician assistant Travis Hardin says he has seen the same health issues in both places. “Heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure are common illnesses nationwide,” says Travis, 31. Before he was hired in August at […]
By Garrett Hylton While many of us in northern Nevada enjoy the beauty and serenity of our winter landscapes, the snow, ice, and cold present several obstacles. Everything is a little more difficult in winter. Whether it’s staying warm, removing snow, or just walking and driving, there are safety precautions to keep in mind. Here […]
