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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
Government
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
Columnists
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.
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Editor's Note: The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Comstock Chronicle. As discussions surrounding proposed data center development continue in Storey and Lyon counties, we encourage residents to stay informed, review the available
Development/Construction
via Dax McCoy, KOLO 8 READ & WATCH original story: www.kolotv.com/2026/07/15/lyon-county-planning-commission-approves-monarch-data-center/ YERINGTON, Nev. (KOLO) -The Lyon County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on July 14 to advance the proposed Monarch Data Center, moving the project one step
Philanthropy
via 601 Vigilance Committee Virginia City, Nevada — July 14, 2026 — The Virginia City 601 Vigilance Committee has donated $500 to 775 Offroad & Recovery following the success of the inaugural Virginia City Jeep Stampede. The Jeep Stampede was created as both a fundraiser and a way to reconnect participants with
Development/Construction
(Carson City, NV – July 8, 2026) – The Western Nevada Development District with support from regional partners has been engaging business leaders, elected officials, community groups, and local experts this year to better understand the economic opportunities and community capacity challenges facing Western Nevada. This engagement is part of the five-
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2 News Nevada digital team update to SCSO July 13 Press Release A man who died in a weekend motorcycle crash in Virginia City has been identified. Stephen Klein, a 34-year-old Reno man, died in the crash, according to a release from the Nevada Highway Patrol. Storey County
See above flyer for details or visit lyon-county.org/177/Senior-Centers for more Activities information.
Pony Express Territory, NV — In a historic collaboration honoring the United States’ Semiquincentennial, the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) has taken up the reins for a special leg of the coast-to-coast American Discovery 250 Relay. Riding along the iconic Pony Express Trail in Nevada, volunteer equestrians are carrying
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley recently received astonishing news when a member of the Abner Levi Blackburn family, Kevin Howley, emailed me, noting the family members are having a reunion and plan to visit this end of Nevada, including Dayton, on Oct. 16 this year! He has kept me
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. *Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place for Western Nevada DAYTON Jul 25: Central Lyon Fire Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm. Details at centrallyonfire.org Dayton
Thursday, July 16 - Cinema on the Comstock returns! We're bringing one of the biggest summer blockbusters ever made to Virginia City...Independence Day! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, or pull in drive-in style and enjoy a free evening under the Nevada sky with friends, family, and neighbors.
Storey County community residents can now apply for up to $20,000 in grant funding for projects in their communities as part of the county's Community Project Grant Program, one of several major announcements made during the July 7, 2026, meeting of the Storey County Board of Commissioners.
There was once a time in America when a newspaper considered it respectable to begin a story with the unfortunate souls who had departed this world. A man and his wife would perish, and the editor, being of sound mind and ordinary decency, would commence by saying precisely that. It
Sometimes you reach a place in life where you quietly wonder whether you've made the right decision. Thirteen-year-old Mark King wondered exactly that as the Australian coastline slowly rose from the Indian Ocean. Behind him lay nearly a month at sea caring for 20 cattle and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2026 Silver Springs, Nev. — On July 13, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., deputies assigned to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Central Command conducted a traffic stop on an unregistered vehicle in the Silver Springs area. During the traffic stop, deputies identified
I met Eglantine in 1964 aboard an ocean liner on my way to the Old World, we were both 21. Coincidentally we were also reading books of philosophy by Sarte, hers in French, mine in English, and her manner was so enchanting, well, I fell in love with her… At
Reno, NV – Mark your calendar now as America’s love affair with classic cars, rock and roll and nights filled with nostalgia returns in 2026 to historic Virginia City, Nevada as the official kick off for the 40th Anniversary for Hot August Nights. Step back in time and fire up