King’s Corner: Learning the Lay of the Land

Sometimes God chooses the most ordinary day to begin His greatest work. For my father, Mark King, one such day began in December 1939. At thirteen, Mark had recently arrived on a sheep station in the hills east of Perth, Western Australia. To Mark it was an adventure. To the

Comstock Metals and Illuminate USA Sign Service Agreement for Recycling Solar Panel Manufacturing Materials

via Comstock Metals SILVER SPRINGS, NEVADA, July 21, 2026 -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”), and Comstock Metals LLC a leader in the responsible, zero-landfill recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the first certified North American operations announced today that it has entered into

Relay Connects Coast to Coast Through the Comstock

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, the American Discovery 250 Relay will journey across the nation for 21 weeks, following the American Discovery Trail—the first and only coast-to-coast trail in the U.S.—and inviting communities along the way to join in the celebration. On

PINE NUTS: Twain Statue Arrives

Our small but powerful literary society, The Never Sweats, has a common bond, “Love of History and Love of Community,” and Mark Twain is our Patron Saint. So we are excited about the arrival of a splendiferous statue of Mark Twain on the 24th of July. There will be a

The New Prospectors of Virginia City

There are few things in this republic more dependable than the confidence of a swindler. He awakens every morning persuaded that somewhere, hidden among the honest population, lives a citizen who has accumulated a respectable sum of money but misplaced every ounce of suspicion. It is a touching faith, really.

Another "WOW" Moment on the Comstock

You all know I have my little "Aha!" moments...but Saturday, July 18 was one of those rare WOW moments that remind you exactly why this place has stolen my heart. We packed up the grandkids, our chairs, an umbrella, and what felt like the entire kitchen sink,

Discover the Art of Letterpress Printing at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

via Fourth Ward School Museum Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archive invites guests to discover the centuries-old art of letterpress printing through a series of hands-on workshops led by experienced printer Steve Robison. Dating back more than 550 years, letterpress printing is one

Lyon County Scam Alert

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a change to an old scam. Community members are receiving phone calls stating they have warrants for their arrest and receiving follow-up messages with the attached documents (See pictures). Please remember no law enforcement agency is going

Gold Hill 2 Fire Final Report

via Bureau of Land Management Gold Hill Fire Update – July 18, 2026 19.3 acres | 100 % contained The Gold Fire, west of Gold Hill, managed under unified command between the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and Storey County Fire Protection District is now 100% contained. The fire remained within its

Storey County Lifts Evacuation Warning for Gold Hill and Southern Virginia City Due to Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2026  3:18 PM Update  STOREY COUNTY, Nev. — The Storey County Fire District has lifted the evacuation warning for Gold Hill and Virginia City south of the State Route 341/342 intersection. According to the Fire District's Incident Commander, forward progress of the

Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary ― July 16, 2026

Yerington, Nev. – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: 2026 Service Awards Human Resources Director Ben Evans recognized and presented awards to

The Man Who Polished Up Virginia City Without Sanding Off Its Soul

There are two sorts of men who buy old hotels. The first believes every creaking floorboard is an insult to civilization and cannot sleep until every nail has been replaced with chrome, every wall painted a fashionable shade of forgettable gray, and every ghost evicted in favor of central air.