Virginia City
Fresh Starts and Fond Farewells to Virginia City Businesses
These business updates capture the spirit of renewal while honoring the memories that make Virginia City unforgettable.
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Crime
K9 Hera Caught Men with Pants Down
STOREY COUNTY, NV – On Jan. 17, 2026, at approximately 2:51 p.m., a Storey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Three occupants were observed inside the vehicle. A K9 Deputy arrived on scene to assist, along
Crime
K9 Chino's Open Air Sniff Leads to Double Arrest
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Jan. 18, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a Storey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Multiple occupants were observed inside the vehicle. A Storey County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy arrived
Storey County Sheriff's Citizens Academy 2026
Applications are coming in, but there are still spots open for our 2026 Citizens Academy! Don’t miss your opportunity for an exciting and educational experience. Citizens Academy offers citizens the opportunity to experience various types of training our Deputy Sheriffs receive, and observe a vast array of situations they
Columnists
King’s Corner: Taking the Chance
At what point in life do you dare step out and take a chance, gambling everything? Most of us sense that we’re meant for some kind of adventure, but the moment to begin rarely announces itself. It usually arrives quietly—looking suspiciously like a bad idea. For my dad,
Dayton
Unintended Consequences Above Dayton
There’s a place above Dayton that used to feel like a secret. A high overlook near the water tank where you could stand for a moment and see the country the way the old-timers saw it; wide, quiet, and tough. It sits near the route that climbs out through
Government
Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary - Jan. 15, 2026
Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, January 15, 2026 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: 2025 Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report The board heard a presentation by Sheriff Pope on the
Columnists
PINE NUTS: Rob Robins RIP
Those of us who knew him have one binding thing in common; each and every one of us has Rob’s fingerprints on our hearts. We are better people for having known him, and the world is a better place for his having lived in it. His presence was a
Virginia City
Muckers Score Huge Win Against Serpents
The Virginia City Muckers were able to get a crucial win against the Mineral County Serpents this past weekend. They started slowly in the first half, heading into halftime with a two-point deficit. The third quarter proved to be different, though, as the Muckers outscored the Serpents 16-7, giving them
Storey County Commissioners Advance Infrastructure, Policy at December and January Meetings
Virginia City
Plan Ahead: Virginia City Launches 2026 Events Calendar with Select Tickets on Sale
Family and adult favorites, Devil Made Me Do It, Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Father-Daughter Day and Dance now available
Dayton
Travel Nevada Grant to Improve Accessibility at the Historic Odeon Building
By Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to share exciting news. Thanks to a generous grant from Travel Nevada as part of the Special Projects initiative, The Chamber has been awarded $50,000 towards helping to improve accessibility at one of Dayton’s