LCSO SIU Yerington Operation

On June 16, 2026, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) with a Criminal Enforcement Operation in the 100 Block of Falcon Way, Yerington, Nevada, 89447. The operation resulted in the arrest of a

Scottish Tradition Comes to the Comstock

The sound of bagpipes echoed across the Virginia City Fairgrounds June 13-14 as the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games made their Virginia City debut, bringing a weekend full of athletic competition, cultural traditions, and family-friendly fun to the Comstock. The fifth annual event presented by the Northern Nevada

Insulator Enthusiasts Connect at Growing Dayton Show

A weatherproof, glass barrier that once ensured telegraph messages could travel clearly across the country is now a sought-after keepsake bringing collectors together in our corner of Nevada. The Northern Nevada Insulator Show & Sale returned to the Dayton Valley Community Center on June 13, drawing dealers, collectors, history

The Cowgirl Art Collective Is More Than a Shop, It's a Movement

Virginia City’s rich Western heritage welcomes the perfect addition to C Street as the Cowgirl Art Collective launches its two-day summer kickoff June 19-20. A place designed for connection and growth, the shop celebrates artists, makers, and community in a space that perfectly complements the town’s

Historic Miners Union Hall Welcomes First Public Paranormal Investigation

Guest Contributor: Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — The historic Miners Union Hall welcomed visitors on June 13 for what organizers believe was the first public paranormal investigation ever conducted within the building.  The event, held in partnership with Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and the Fraternal Order of Eagles,

Local Artists Shine at Second Annual Summer Faire

Around 20 talented regional artists and creators filled the historic halls of St. Mary's Art Center during the Second Annual Summer Faire in Virginia City on June 13-14. The free, family-friendly event transformed the landmark building into a vibrant showcase of creativity, featuring custom artwork, handcrafted

From Caps to Cake Wars: DHS Seniors Celebrate Graduation

Following the June 11 graduation ceremony, the Dayton High School Class of 2026 traded caps and gowns for one final night of fun at the DHS Boosters' annual Safe & Sober Grad Night celebration. Open to all graduating seniors, the event provided classmates with one last chance to laugh,

The Great Reno Thinking Machine Panic

There was a time when a town worried about ordinary things. Folks lost sleep over cattle rustlers, highwaymen, and whether Cousin Elmo should be left alone near a poker table. Those were simpler days. Now we have progressed. We worry about giant warehouses full of blinking lights that spend their

King's Corner: Fellow Travelers

One of the hardest parts of faith is that God rarely shows us the whole road. Instead, He asks us to trust Him with the next step and discover the rest along the way. Just two days after his 13th birthday, Robert Mark King stepped off a Greyhound bus in

Reno Visitors Learn About Dayton History

Last week, with only one day’s notice, I coordinated a tour of the Dayton Museum for a group of around 22 visitors from Pub N' Sub in Reno, including business owner Steve Mathers. Fortunately, Historical Society of Dayton Valley docents Vicki Kinney and Katrina Hedlesky were available on

UPDATE: Missing Vulnerable Adult Located Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2026 Silver Springs, NV – The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is pleased to report that Tex Jackson has been located safely. At approximately 2:45 a.m., members of Lyon County Search and Rescue located Mr. Jackson during search operations in the Silver Springs

PINE NUTS: An Open Letter from America 250 to America 300

Dear celebrants of America 300, It saddens me that I cannot be there to honor this cordial occasion with you, but I have been called home, and will have to witness your grand arrival to pier 300 from afar, don’t ask me where…  First, may I congratulate you on