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Ian Bullis

Rural counties team up with GOP governor candidate Gilbert's law firm to oppose COVID restrictions

During the Wednesday county commission meeting, Gilbert railed against Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration, as he pitched his services to the county.

Community members at city council meeting

Ely City Council elects woman amid public pressure

Michelle Beecher is Ely's newest city council member. Mayor Nathan Robertson had nominated Beecher, twice, in two consecutive meetings, first to replace Tony DeFeliz, who resigned September 12th, and again, after Sam Hanson's resignation September 19th. The political road to get Beecher elected to the city council was a long and winding one.

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