The Lake County United Veterans Council will hold its annual Veterans Day event at Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport on Tuesday. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the event begins at 11 a.m. The Clear Lake High School Band will perform, along with local speakers and a three-volley gun salute. A complimentary lunch and beverages will be provided after the ceremony, while supplies last. 

The Ukiah Valley Water Authority is considering a 3% water rate increase for Ukiah residents in March, with further increases until July 2029, as approved by the City Council. Ukiah’s water director, Sean White, stated that five-year reviews and subsequent increases cover infrastructure costs and prevent larger future hikes. The proposal goes to the Executive Committee this month, with resident notices and protest forms sent mid-November. A public hearing and protest deadline are expected in February.  

The Blue Heron 4-H Club will host its annual Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville. The cost is $14 for pancakes, eggs, bacon, orange juice, and coffee; children under 5 eat free. Proceeds will support Wreaths Across America, honoring veterans at the Kelseyville Cemetery.

The Lakeport Planning Commission will consider applications for residential accessory use in a commercial building and updated signage in the downtown.  The commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

A head-on collision on Highway 20, west of Willits near mile marker 12, shortly before noon Sunday, involved a Honda CR-V and an SUV.  CHP and four Advanced Life Support ground ambulances were on scene.  By 12:32 p.m., four patients went to Coast Hospital, with three others transported to other facilities. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The City-Cowley County Health Department says Don’t miss our final Drive-Thru Flu Clinic today. It’s 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., behind the health department at 320 East 9th Street in Winfield. There’s no appointment necessary! Drive up anytime between 2:00pm & 4:00pm, fill out a little paperwork, & get your shot! Just bring your photo ID and insurance card.

Cowley County says our new online property tax payment portal is now live. It’s fast, secure, and easy to use. Watch the video on their Facebook page to learn how it works.

The West Virginia Ethics Commission has issued public reprimands for two officials. Richard Martin, former mayor of Reedy, misused city funds, hired his father without approval, and took money from a bingo box. He faces a $1,000 fine and ethics training. Tyler County Board of Education member Larry Thomas was reprimanded for trying to secure a job for his son, with a $750 fine and required ethics training. Both cases highlight ongoing oversight of public officials in the state.

State regulators have approved the merger of two Logan County public service districts. Buffalo Creek and Logan County PSDs can combine once Buffalo Creek’s outstanding bonds are transferred to Logan County. The Public Service Commission says Logan County PSD will cover merger expenses. Buffalo Creek, which serves roughly 1,500 water and 1,800 sewer customers, saw its board resign earlier this year. The merger aims to stabilize service and improve management for residents.

A decades-old cold case is getting new attention in southern West Virginia. Eyewitness News said investigators searched Bolt Mountain along the Raleigh–Wyoming County line Friday for signs of Sgt. James Lee Haynes, who vanished in 1963. One search site, which was the former home linked to a suspect in Haynes’ death, tested positive for possible blood. That sample is now headed to a lab for confirmation. Haynes’ twin daughters, just toddlers when he disappeared, joined the search, saying they’ve spent a lifetime seeking answers. The U.S. Army’s Cold Case Unit and local prosecutors are assisting. Haynes, a decorated soldier, was last seen hitchhiking home before being stationed at Fort Knox.