First Responders
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Click It or Ticket Campaign. The campaign will take place from May 13, 2026 through May 31, 2026. This Click It or Ticket Campaign aims to increase law enforcement
Development/Construction
That time has arrived. We’ve heard from the contractors doing the restoration work on the All Breeds portion of the park. Here is the Closure schedule for the Dayton Valley Dog Park that we said was coming starting mid-May: Starting Monday, May 18, the ENTIRE Dayton Valley Dog
Virginia City
Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archive is proud to announce the opening of a new long-term exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of Nevada’s most iconic educational institutions. The exhibit officially opened to the public on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and will
Tours/Events
Raiders of the Lost Ark won the community vote for first drive-in movie! May 21, Bucket of Blood Parking Lot Festivities start at 5pm Wine Tasting inside the Bucket at 6pm Movie starts at 7pm Original Post: May 13, 2026 Cast Your Movie Vote for May 21 Cinema on
Around 1793, Philadelphia was laid low by a yellow fever epidemic. Five thousand lives were lost. A 24-year-old Dolley Todd lost her husband, John. But Dolley soldiered on. Somehow she managed to maintain a sunny disposition that was recorded by one admirer: "Dolley’s radiance raised to
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
Dayton
Big things are grilling in Dayton — A Scoop or Two (720 Hwy 50) just rolled out a brand-new food truck today (May 15), and it’s bringing the flavor in a big way. Customers can now sink their teeth into juicy smash burgers, “hot diggity dogs,” and, coming soon,
Storey County
Yes we have K9s that detect drugs in Storey County… but when we turn Deputy Lawrence loose we find all sorts of illegal activity. Tenacity runs strong in Storey County. This story is short and sweet. If you’re going to a rave in Vegas don’t bring your drugs
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
Tours/Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026 Pollock Pines, CA — The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Nevada Division June 22–24, covering one of the longest and most demanding stretches of the original route. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights the endurance, innovation,
Columnists
It has come to my attention, through the fog of advancing years and the occasional haze of medicinal whiskey, that our fair Virginia City has added yet another peculiar celebration to its calendar of festivities. The "Mother's Day Flower Crawl" happened on May 6. Now, in
Crime
On April 5, 2026, 28 year old TWYLA DEFOND of Fernley, Nevada was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Lyon County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant. She spent few weeks in custody before being transferred to a rehabilitation center at the end of April. Less than a