Government
Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Presentations The Board received a presentation by the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool regarding
Columnists
Well, I do declare that Mother Nature has taken quite a fancy to rattling the bones of Nevada's good citizens as of late. According to those learned fellows at the United States Geological Survey, a bureau of government folk who get paid to count the earth's
Nonprofit
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting takes place Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Fort Churchill St., Silver Springs, Nev. 89429 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The nonprofit’s June meeting includes presentations on two different
A new permanent traffic signal at the intersection of Electric Avenue and Milan Drive in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI-Center) is expected to become operational in the coming days as crews complete final testing and signal activation work. The signal is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and
In the moments before help arrives, it is often a calm voice on the phone that guides residents through an emergency. In Storey County, that responsibility falls to the county’s dispatch center, where 911 calls are answered, emergency responders are coordinated, and critical information is relayed across agencies in
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - In March of 2026, the Storey County Sheriff's Office received a report from a business in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center for possible embezzlement. Upon investigation over the subsequent weeks, it was determined the suspect, Tracy Hansen (age 37 of Fallon, NV), had embezzled
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Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Jun 27: Central Lyon Fire Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm. Details at centrallyonfire.org Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Jun 6: RoadRunner Ribbon
Wine lovers, animal advocates, and community supporters came together on May 30 for Dayton's annual Wine Walk, proving that a good glass of vino tastes even better when it supports a great cause. This popular Dayton RE/MAX Professionals annual event paired an array of wine with tasty
The Nevada Department of Wildlife issued a public warning after someone spotted a mountain lion wandering through the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which is proof that even wild animals occasionally make wrong turns. The great cat was seen on Friday morning moving among the warehouses, factories, data centers, and assorted
Get ready to stack the odds, win big, and support local with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce at the June 6 Poker Tournament Night at The Odeon. Come out for a night of cards, prizes, and community support in Dayton – every hand played helps give back to local programs
Blue skies, Old West fun, and a little bit of lawlessness made for a memorable day as Dayton Main Street hosted its America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration on Saturday, May 30. Hundreds of community members dusted off their boots and moseyed over to Pike and Main in Dayton'
Most of us can remember a moment when life changed direction without asking our permission—a move, a loss, or a decision someone else made that altered the course of our lives. Some remember it as the child who was hurt. Others as the parent. Many have been both. By
On Sunday, May 31, historic downtown Dayton was buzzing before sunrise. Along Main Street, friends, neighbors, families, and visitors gathered at 6 a.m. with coffee in hand, catching up while waiting for the annual Borda Ranch Sheep Run to come down the hill. It felt like a true small-town
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is inviting residents and visitors to explore Nevada’s public lands during Free Adventure Day on Saturday, June 13, 2026. In celebration of Nevada’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and public lands, entrance fees will be waived at all Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026 Fernley, NV – On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Command Area responded to the 1600 block of Burger Road in Fernley, Nevada, for a report of a shooting involving one victim. Upon
On Saturday, May 30, 17 teams hit the fairways at Dayton Valley Golf Club for a day of friendly competition, great weather, and an even greater cause. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, players, and community supporters, the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township's annual benefit golf tournament raised
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