I serve as an official contributor to the Comstock Chronicle on behalf of Storey County in my role as PIO. I write content covering Board of County Commissioners meetings, town halls, community initiatives, county services, and county events.
Storey County officials are alerting residents to multiple ongoing phone scams in which callers are impersonating law enforcement and court officials in an attempt to obtain money and personal information. In one scam, residents report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies. In some
The Storey County Clerk's Office is providing three final opportunities for members of the public to observe key election-related processes following the June 9, 2026, election. These activities are part of Nevada's election administration procedures and help ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the
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
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
As wildfire season approaches, Storey County officials are asking residents to help shape the County’s updated wildfire preparedness strategy during an upcoming public review period for the 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The draft 2026 Storey County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, also known as the CWPP, will be available
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The Storey County Board of Commissioners approved final budget items, infrastructure projects and several long-term planning initiatives during meetings held May 5 and May 19. Among the top updates announced during the meetings, county officials confirmed the June 2 Board of County Commissioners meeting has been canceled. Commissioners recognized
With just about 10 days remaining until the June 9, 2026 Primary Election, the Storey County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents of the options available for participating in the upcoming election. Voters in Storey County may participate in the election in several ways: • Voting early at designated early voting
The June 2, 2026, Storey County Board of County Commissioners meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled BOCC meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. For more information, visit Storey County’s Agenda Center.
What began as a simple idea now overlooks Lockwood from the hillside above town, where a newly painted white “L” has brought a years-long promise into view. The project is adding Lockwood to a tradition of hillside letters that mark towns and cities across Nevada. From Virginia City’s
Early voting for the June 9 Primary Election begins May 23, 2026, in Storey County, providing voters with an opportunity to cast their ballot in person before Election Day. Residents may participate in early voting at the following locations: Lockwood Senior Center* 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood, NV 89434 • May
The Storey County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) addressed a variety of county projects and initiatives during its April 7 and April 21 meetings, including infrastructure improvements, wildfire preparedness, recreation updates, and economic development efforts. One of the larger infrastructure actions approved was a private infrastructure improvement agreement with Tesla
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2026 Virginia City, Nev. — Storey County is announcing updates to upcoming Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings. The Tuesday, May 19, 2026, BOCC meeting will begin at 9 a.m., one hour earlier than the regularly scheduled 10:00 AM start time. The Tuesday, June