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 is hosting three town halls this April to engage residents in planning improvements to existing parks and providing input on the county’s newest park in Gold Hill. Residents will have the opportunity to share their perspectives on Mark Twain Park, Miners Park, Virginia City Highlands Park, and
The Storey County Board of Commissioners took action on a range of items during its March 2 and March 17 meetings, advancing infrastructure planning, community services, and economic development efforts across the county. Among the highlights, the board awarded the lease for the Old Corner Bar at Piper’s Opera
The Storey County Clerk’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The primary election determines which candidates will advance to the General Election in November of this year. Storey County voters will have three ways to cast a ballot: • Vote early from
The Lockwood Senior Community Center has received regional recognition from the American Society of Civil Engineers, selected as one of the top two projects in the Civil/Structural category. Located in Lockwood, the 8,506-square-foot facility was designed as a multi-use community hub, bringing together Senior Services,
Storey County Emergency Management hosted an informational Town Hall for Mark Twain residents to walk through details of the upcoming fire evacuation drill scheduled for March 28, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The drill is designed to help residents practice safely evacuating in the event of
USA Parkway at Innovation Way has reopened to limited traffic following the earlier closure caused by a water main break. Traffic is currently flowing in both directions using the southbound lanes, with one lane of travel in each direction. Motorists should be aware of the following traffic conditions: * Traffic is
As candidate filing for the 2026 election year opened on March 2, 2026, the Storey County Clerk’s Office is providing guidance to candidates and residents regarding campaign sign placement. Candidates may post campaign signs in designated areas of County public property in accordance with Storey County Ordinance Chapter 17.
When most people think about emergency management, they think about disasters. But according to Storey County Emergency Management Director Adam Wilson, much of the work happens long before an emergency ever occurs. “Most people don’t realize Emergency Management exists,” Wilson said. “Those who have heard of us don’t
Storey County residents will soon see new stop signs installed in several areas as part of ongoing traffic safety improvements. Public Works Director Jason Wierzibicki reported that new STOP signs are being installed in Mark Twain, the Virginia City Highlands and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, also known as the
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Storey County Emergency Management, in coordination with local first responders and partner agencies, will host a fire evacuation drill for residents of the Mark Twain community on March 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The exercise is designed to help residents practice evacuating safely in the
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
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