First Responders
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On June 9, 2026, at approximately 0709 hours, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an industrial incident located at a business on Peru Drive in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Dispatch advised a subject had been struck and crushed by
Columnists
Some events remind a man how astonishingly efficient government can become once somebody has gone and committed a crime in broad daylight. Most days, bureaucracy travels with the speed and enthusiasm of a turtle pulling a wagonload of bricks uphill, yet on Monday afternoon in Fernley, it moved like a
Storey County
For many people leaving incarceration, recovering from addiction, or facing homelessness, the biggest challenge is often not taking the first step toward a better life — it's finding someone willing to walk alongside them on the journey. That's where the M25 Initiative of Northern Nevada comes in.
Tours/Events
The Menagerie Oddities Market returned to the Mackay Mansion as Virginia City hosted its third annual gathering of the curious and macabre on June 6. The Mackay Mansion's hallowed reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the West was an excellent backdrop for the market,
Tours/Events
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Jun 27: Central Lyon Fire Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm. Details at centrallyonfire.org Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-
Tours/Events
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for the Saturday, June 6 Poker Tournament Night at The Odeon. It was a fantastic evening filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Thank you to all the players, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped
History
More than 160 years ago, Fort Churchill stood as a vital U.S. Army outpost on Nevada's frontier. Established in response to the Pyramid Lake War, the fort not only served a military purpose but also became a welcome refuge for westbound emigrants and Pony Express riders traveling
History
Pollock Pines, CA — Riders, history enthusiasts, and communities along the historic Pony Express Trail are gearing up for the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride. This year’s event promises to be an extraordinary milestone as it aligns with the nation's semiquincentennial. The Missouri Pony Express President will
Columnists
There are many ways to measure the advancement of civilization. Some people point to electric lights, flying machines, wireless telephones, and other miracles that allow a man to ignore his neighbors more efficiently than ever before. I prefer a simpler test. Every year, on Hwy 50, hundreds of sensible modern
Crime
Fernley, NV – On June 7, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Sex Offender Task Force conducted a compliance investigation at a residence in the 3400 block of Drayer Lane in Fernley, Nevada. The investigation was initiated after the Lyon County
Columnists
Most of us can point to a moment when life asked us a difficult question. Sometimes it comes in adolescence. Sometimes much later. We suddenly find ourselves standing between the life we know and a future we cannot yet see. I think God often uses those moments to reveal who
History
Few people, young or old, would remember when Morton Stiles called Dayton home. His story was discovered on Feb. 5, 2016, at the Nevada State History archives by Karen Howe, a Dayton resident and member of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley. Karen enjoyed and spent years learning about Dayton’