If you drive through Old Town Dayton and see the speeder car out on the tracks, stop and ask for a lift! Dan South with the Historical Society of Dayton Valley loves sharing the history of the railroad and giving people a thrilling ride down the rails. Speeder cars (aka
Gold Hill
If you have ever wondered what happens when two artists, a herd of donkeys and a Comstock mine come together, wonder no more. Welcome to Desert Rose Ranch – a 6-acre, off-grid slice of Nevada where history, humor and hoofbeats rule the day. This sun-drenched desert paradise sits just off State
Storey County
In the heart of Virginia City, where the echoes of days past still whisper through the streets, the properties at 161 and 171 S C Street were officially listed for sale on Zillow. For months, the townsfolk had speculated about what would happen next. Would the properties stay in the
Arts & Culture
I enjoy exploring my local area, and a one-day "staycation" this past Saturday morning brought me to Molossia, officially the Republic of Molossia, a micronation claiming de facto sovereignty over 11.3 acres near Dayton, NV. Founded by Kevin Baugh in 1977, it continues to thrive. Baugh pays
Dayton
Keeping the history of the Pony Express alive is truly a remarkable endeavor. Members engage with the community through personal interactions at schools, museums, parades, and public presentations, sharing the rich history and enduring legacy of the Pony Express. You can easily spot the Pony Express riders in their distinctive
Taylor Hunnicutt at Piper’s Opera House Saturday, June 28 at 7:30pm Presented by VC Live & For the Song Charitable Fund The Cider House at Canvas Cafe Saturdays 12 - 2 PM Live Music with Award Winning Canyon White Red Dog Saloon Friday Live Music 7PM - Alice
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley received exciting news last week when they learned that the reconstruction of the historic Carson & Colorado Railroad Depot, which burned five years ago, has finally gone out to bid. HSDV members, including the 1880s C&RR reconstruction committee—Stony Tennant, John Crowley,
Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, June 6, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Sheriff’s Office Awards Sheriff Brad Pope presented Sergeant Gabriel Santos, Deputy Stiles Sousa and Deputy Joshua Lynch
Silver City
Donovan Mill is open for tours, showcasing demonstrations of the main mill stamps, the rotary stamp, and the concentrating table. On Saturday, June 14, a steady stream of visitors and history enthusiasts came to experience the mill firsthand. The blacksmith building was also open, where Wes Francis demonstrated the age-old
Storey County
What better way to celebrate our Nation’s 249th birthday than with a weekend loaded with special activities and patriotic events in Virginia City, Nevada. Invite your family and friends treat them to a weekend of fun and nostalgia at one of the best Independence Day parties in Northern Nevada.
Crime
On June 16, 2025, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) assisted California Highway Patrol Major Crime Unit (MCU) Detectives in the execution of search and arrest warrants at a residence located in the 200 block of Heather Lane in Fernley, Nevada. The warrants stemmed
Crime
On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call on the Non-Emergency Line from a male subject reporting a deceased female at a residence in the 100 block of Alamosa Street in Dayton. The caller provided the female’s name and