Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 08, 2026

 

 

 

 

Mono Sheriff on Bank Robber Arrest

John Alexander, 56 The quick work by Mono Sheriff’s officers on the arrest of an Auburn man wanted in nine bank robberies went down like clockwork, and apparently FBI agents were in the vicinity. Mono Sheriff Rick Scholl said that the FBI apparently had...

Unlicensed Pilot Sentenced to Federal Prison

It was in January of 2009 that 55-year-old Michael Dana McEnry of Bridgeville, CA, made an unannounced landing at the Bishop Airport that nearly caused a collision with another plane. A federal court has now sentenced McEnry to 21 months in prison for flying a...

Motorhome of Hantavirus Victim Under Investigation

In mid-August a seasonal worker at Bodie State Park died from Hantavirus. Now, Public Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson reports that preliminary information points to the man’s motor home as the possible source of illness. 61-year-old Richard Laird Johnson of...

“Virtual Reality” Photography Show at Museum

Photographs of the Eastern Sierra go on display at the Eastern California Museum in Independence on Saturday. Museum Director Jon Klusmire said that local photographer Paul Fretheim will present stunning views of the Sierra Nevada backcountry using unique, 360-degree...

Celebration of Life for Dodie Smither

At the end of August a Bishop woman died in an accident on Fish Slough Road near Bishop. 66-year-old Dodie Smither apparently went out one morning, took some pictures of the scenery and for some reason rolled her vehicle. A celebration of life is now scheduled for...

Cerro Coso Student Charged with Possession of Weapon

A week ago at the Cerro Coso College dorms in Mammoth, police responded to a report of a man out of control and in possession of several knives. Officers rushed to the dorms and said they found an intoxicated man trying to get into a room. They said he retreated to...