Public safety trends, short-term rental regulations and several capital projects were among the key topics at the Storey County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. In voting items, commissioners directed staff to research potential regulations for short-term rentals, including limiting occupancy to guests age 25 or older (or another
Storey County commissioners approved key development and public safety projects and recognized a local student for representing the county at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting during their Jan. 20 meeting. The board recognized fourth-grader Grady Armstrong of Hugh Gallagher Elementary School for representing Storey County and Nevada at
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
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
Storey County
Storey County Emergency Management will host a Flood Evacuation Drill Recap Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Ranch Road. The town hall will provide a recap of the recent Lockwood flood evacuation drill, highlighting key takeaways