BREAKING!  White Pine County Commissioner indicted on Arson charges in two wildfires

BREAKING! White Pine County Commissioner indicted on Arson charges in two wildfires

Author: Wyatt Cox March 18, 2026 Duration: 1:00
A White Pine County man is facing federal charges for allegedly starting two wildfires on public land in northern Nevada.

A grand jury indictment unsealed in Reno accuses Henry Conrad Vogler of setting the Lookout Springs Fire in Spring Valley in June of 2022, and the North Creek Fire in the same area in July of 2024. Authorities say both fires were intentionally set on public land without authorization.

 Henry Conrad Vogler is the legal name of White Pine County Commissioner Hank Vogler, who is running for re-election.  

According to the Justice Department Vogler is charged with two counts of timber set afire, each carrying a possible penalty of up to five years in prison.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Land Management and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.


Tune in to KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary, where host Wyatt Cox brings the distinct perspective of rural Nevada directly to your ears. This isn't a repackaged national feed; it's the original broadcasts from the station's airwaves in Ely, offering a grounded take on events that matter to the community and beyond. You'll hear straightforward local reporting blended with Wyatt's own analysis, creating a conversation that feels both immediate and considered. While the signal travels across the high desert on 1230 AM and 98.5 FM, this podcast makes that same content portable and personal, available whenever you need a clear-eyed update. It captures the texture of local radio-the urgency of breaking news alongside thoughtful commentary-without requiring you to be within range of the tower. For anyone interested in how broader stories resonate in a specific place, or for those who simply miss the feel of authentic local broadcasting, this series provides a consistent and reliable source. It’s the sound of a particular corner of the American West, discussing its present and future. Each episode delivers the complete segment as it was heard by terrestrial listeners, preserving the flow and spontaneity that makes radio unique. Follow along with Wyatt Cox for daily insights that are rooted in place yet relevant far beyond the county line.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

KELY 1230AM/98.5 FM News and Commentary
Podcast Episodes
4-23 News - Commission selects a new Finance Director - again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
In the headlines:Commission tries again to hire new Finance DirectorCommission Chair in court case brought by County Treasurer and RecorderMonday's Sheriff's Office reportWhite Pine High School Golf Tournament todayWhite…
4-21 News - Historic Courthouse reopens after weekend flooding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:39
In the headlines:Historic Courthouse reopens following weekend floodingCounty Commission Chair faces removal in Thursday court caseCounty Commission meeting to fill positions...againTwo arrests and one death in Weekend S…
4-20 News - City may pull downtown bar license [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:05
In the headlines:City may pull downtown bar licence for serving minorsHistoric Courthouse closed following major water leakCounty Commission Chair faces legal action on ThursdayCounty Commission meeting to try to hire Fi…
4-16 News - More on the Elko Regional Airport shooting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
In the headlines:More details emerge on Murder/Suicide at Elko Regional AirportA jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust lawsUP's "Big Boy" rolls through Nevada to big crowdsI-15…
4-15 News - Internet coming back following major fiber outage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
In the headlines:Internet returning following major fiber outage One arrest on Monday's Sheriff's BlotterWill Fernley City councel expel Councilman...again?Details on Monday's Murder/suicide at Elko Regional Airport100 a…