Boil Water Notice Update: TRI-Center

Feb 4: Boil Water Notice Rescinded – TRI-Center The precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on Jan. 30, 2026, for the TRI GID water system has been rescinded. Bacteriological test results confirm that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system, and the water is safe for normal

SCSO Recovers $500K in Stolen Product

STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Jan. 29, 2026, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of two stolen semi truck trailers from the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which held over $500,000.00 in product. SCSO detectives initiated an investigation (are our detectives world famous yet?), coordinating with the

PINE NUTS: Now Let’s Get Your Story Out!

I’m excited to be collaborating with celebrated author Michael Archer on a pictorial essay we’re calling, Now Let’s Get Your Story Out! Michael wrote the book on Bill Raggio, and is in possession of a very sharp sardonic but kind sense of humor that can cast mirth

Lockwood Town Hall Reviews Flood Evacuation Drill, Identifies Next Steps

County officials and residents gathered last week for a Lockwood Town Hall meeting to review a flood evacuation drill conducted in December 2025 and discuss lessons learned from the exercise. About 30 community members and 12 county staff attended the meeting, which focused on public safety outcomes and opportunities to

Dayton Boy Black Powder Burn Injuries

A young boy was injured while playing with black powder and flown to a burn center for moderate injuries to his face and eyes.

Boys & Girls Club Breaks Ground on Dayton Early Learning Center

Big things are happening for little learners in Dayton. Dirt is officially being pushed – and concrete poured – for the new Boys & Girls Club Early Learning Center (ELC), a long-anticipated addition that will expand youth services to 64 of Dayton Valley’s youngest children. The new building will sit right

Lyon County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Agenda: https://www.lyon-county.org/.../Vie.../Agenda/_02052026-1973 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83368686463... Meeting ID: 833 6868 6463 / Passcode: 896135 Mobile: 1-253-215-8782 / 1-346-248-7799

Forward Together

The New Year has wasted no time making itself known—marked by a flurry of arrests and seizures across both counties, an outpouring of generosity for local causes, and, sadly, the need to say goodbye to friends who helped shape the Comstock we know today. As both a resource and

Luke Branson Reaches 1,000 Career Points at Virginia City

Virginia City High School senior Luke Branson reached a major milestone Tuesday Jan. 23, 2026, scoring his 1,000th career point during the game and earning a brief stoppage of play to recognize the achievement. Branson said the moment caught him off guard, even though he knew he was closing

Muckers Deal Bulldogs First Defeat of Season

The Muckers had a great weekend, coming out 3-1 between both varsity teams. The boys beat the Coleville Wolves on Friday, Jan. 23 and the previously undefeated Smith Valley Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 24.  On Friday, the Muckers breezed past the Wolves 65-30, increasing their win streak to 5 games.

A Photo for the History Books: Ania Calvillo-Mason’s Sutro Tunnel Donation

Some pieces of history seem to find their way home.

Virginia City Student Recognized for National Honor

At the Jan. 21, 2026, Storey County Board of County Commissioners meeting, our commissioners recognized local fourth-grader Grady Armstrong, who was selected to represent Storey County and Nevada at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C. in December. Grady attends Hugh Gallagher Elementary School in Virginia