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Storey County, where the roads are twisted, ambition is straight, and the traffic behaves as if it has read neither the signs nor the prayers, has again decided that salvation lies in adding a little more asphalt and calling it collaboration. At the April 21 meeting of the Board of
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via Northern Nevada All Veteran Honor Guard On May 25, 2026, our country will come together to honor and remember the service members who protected and served America and are now deceased. Memorial Day offers us a moment to pause, reflect, and express our gratitude for the sacrifices made in
Government
Tuesday, May 5 @10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 @ 9 a.m. Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B. St, Virginia City This meeting will be held in person and the public is welcome to attend. Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting remotely may do so by
Government
Board of County Commissioners Thursday, May 7 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Board of County Commissioners Thursday, May 21 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 AGENDA CENTER https://www.lyon-county.org/AgendaCenter JOIN
Fernley
Students in Lyon County School District enjoyed a two-day celebrity chef experience with Chef Michael Toscano as part of the Chartwells K12 Global Eats program! At Silverland Middle School on April 28, Chef Toscano led an interactive classroom demonstration, introducing students to authentic Italian cuisine, focusing on fresh ingredients and
Fernley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2026 On April 20, 2026, at approximately 1400 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Fernley Intermediate School for a report of child abuse. Deputies conducted an investigation into reports of a substitute teacher making inappropriate, threatening comments to students and placing his
The deadline to register to vote for the June 9, 2026, Primary Election is approaching, and the Storey County Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to confirm their voter registration information ahead of the election. The last day a person may register to vote by mail and by personal appearance
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STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 29, 2026 Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a location in the Virginia City Highlands for a report of a violation of a temporary protection order for domestic violence. Communication was established with the suspect, who refused to vacate the residence and
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via Central Lyon Fire On Monday, April 27, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District leadership traded hoses for spaghetti and marshmallows as part of an innovative leadership workshop designed to strengthen teamwork and shape the future of the organization. Fire captains and chief officers gathered for a five-hour strategic session
Lyon County Community, I am positive by now that many of you have had the opportunity to view the YouTube video showing the arrest of Chris Nixon, or seen the copious amounts of angry messages posted on our page from around the Country. The video released shows the use of
via Lee Brunell, The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture The Saturday, April 25 season opener of the Donovan Mill Live Stamp Run Days proved a success. The volunteer crew has been working hard for weeks to prepare the mill—we believe it is now the cleanest it has been
If a person were to spend any length of time in Virginia City, he would soon discover that the town is not in any particular hurry to forget anything. The hills remain where they were first placed, the buildings stand as though they have made up their minds about it,
Weekend celebration features chili tastings, a craft beer tour and crowd-favorite pepper-eating challenge
While the weather showed up on its best behavior— and not a snowflake in sight —the 55th Annual Virginia City Grand Prix (VCGP) still found plenty of ways to humble even the most confident riders. The April 24–26 showdown brought a sold-out field of nearly 1,000 riders charging
A dedicated team of all-volunteer rescuers is once again inviting the community to a night of from-scratch spaghetti, lively music, and mustang appreciation to support the protection of the Virginia Range wild horses. The second annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser, hosted by Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) and Wild Horse Connection,
Virginia City has always had a talent for mining things out of the ground, silver in one century, trouble in the next, and occasionally both in the same afternoon. On April 23, just about the time honest citizens were deciding whether to call it an early dinner or a late
Guests invited to celebrate the work of artist Dale Laitinen
You guessed it…another scam is going around. This one pretends to be from the State of Nevada and “requires” you immediately pay a fine. This is a scam! Do not click links, scan QR codes, or pay by phone. Please call legitimate offices to confirm if you have an