Lyon County
Got Snakes?
Rick responded to 21 calls for assistance with Rattle Snakes in 2024, and he caught 19, which is a great success rate.
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Arts & Culture
Maddy's Place Is Growing
The sisters are all very creative, love entertaining, and wanted to undertake a project together.
Arts & Culture
VC-Live Experiences: Walt Wilkins & The Ramble
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Going Old School: Hot August Nights Opening Weekend
Hot August Nights kicked off in style during the Aug 1-2 Virginia City Show-n-Shine along C Street. Car enthusiasts strolled the sunny road to gawk at classics from across the country. HAN Event Series judging and awards plus Celebrity Choice Awards took place on Aug 2. Follow Hot August Nights
Arts & Culture
St. Mary's Art Center Exhibition
Sobredo’s Soulshapes series invites viewers into mystical, ethereal landscapes of the soul.
Storey County
Storey County Wins Award
We’re expanding high-speed internet access across the county—starting in Virginia City and soon reaching Gold Hill, the Highlands, Mark Twain, and Lockwood.
Lyon County
Lyon County Sheriff's Message
This year, a more detailed and comprehensive plan was produced, utilizing lessons learned from the 2024 event.
Northern Nevada Ghosthunters Haunted Hills, Mills & Mansions October 2025 Fundraiser
PRESS RELEASE – Northern Nevada Ghosthunters (NNGH) announces its annual Haunted Hills, Mills & Mansions fundraiser for October 3-4, 2025. This year is particularly special as NNGH celebrates its 20th anniversary as a paranormal team in Nevada, one of the oldest established teams in the region. Join us for two nights
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Lyon County Fair, Rodeo & Silver State Livestock Expo 2025
PRESS RELEASE – The annual Lyon County Fair, Rodeo & Silver State Youth Livestock Show & Expo will take place Aug 14-17, 2025, at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Yerington, Nev. This year’s theme is “A Home Grown Fair” featuring CCPRA Rodeo, truck and tractor pull, demo derby, motocross plus
Storey County
Train vs Vehicle Collision in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
STOREY COUNTY, NV – On July 28, 2025 – at approximately 4:07pm, Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of a collision between a train and a vehicle in the area of Waltham Way and Wild Horse Canyon Drive in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Upon arrival,
Lyon County
Honoring the Retirement of K9 Borys – A Faithful Partner and Friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2025 – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the retirement of K9 Borys, who has faithfully served our community since July 2017 alongside his dedicated handler, Sergeant Wayne Hawley. Over the course of his distinguished career, K9 Borys has been an indispensable
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Notes from the Cabin in the Sky, August 1, 2025
I have been informed by my offspring that there's something called a Summer Vacation and we've taken one. But there's a footnote in every dictionary. Under 'Vacation' in very fine print is noted: "Does not apply to Editors." So I