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Thunderstorms possible Wednesday

The National Weather Service, Las Vegas office Wednesday morning said there is a potential for thunderstorm activity in Inyo County throughout Wednesday afternoon and evening, especially in parts of Death Valley. There is a chance for heavy rainfall that could cause flooding.

Bishop Police Department activity

Police activity: Shots fired call at 7:45 p.m., 300 block of E. Line St.. A number of arrests were made for interfering with the investigation. Suspect, gun, outstanding. Contact the PD with any tips (760) 873-5866. Scene cleared.

County to consider parking restrictions in Lone Pine

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed ordinance that could mean parking restrictions in Lone Pine.

Subject charged with attempted murder

Inyo County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Jeffrey Barnes on June 11 while in custody at the Inyo County Jail for attempted murder in connection with the May 23 shooting in Lone Pine, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.

Attempted murder under investigation

On Tuesday, May 23, Inyo County Sheriff’s dispatch was contacted with a request for a deputy to conduct a welfare check on an individual who had not shown up to work.

Search continues for hiker

Inyo County Search and Rescue (SAR) is on its second day (May 23) of searching for missing hiker Dongying “Cindy” Qiu, a 27-year-old woman from San Marino, Calif. Qiu was part of a three-person hiking group that set out to hike Mt. Whitney on Sunday, May 21, at 2 a.m.

‘Caveman’ arrested, charged with theft

Andrew Kelly Benham, nicknamed “Caveman” due to his massive beard full of dreadlocks, was arrested in Bishop Tuesday in connection with a burglary that occurred Monday.

Supervisors asked to consider opposing AHCA

The newly resurfaced American Health Care Act, if passed by Congress, would eliminate 1,800 Inyo County residents from Medi-Cal services for health and behavioral health services, according to Jean Turner, Inyo County Health and Human Services director, in addition to negatively impacting funding

Fatal OHV acident occurs at Black Rock

A collision on Black Rock Springs Road led to one fatality and major injuries Tuesday.

Mosquitos – Practical tips to reduce exposure

Heavy runoff in the Owens Valley will most likely contribute to an above-average mosquito season. Local officials are already preparing - but mosquito bite prevention begins at home.