Storey County officials say a full-scale wildfire evacuation drill held on Saturday, June 14, was largely successful, with dozens of households taking part and first responders from across the region participating. Roughly 48 households in the Virginia City Highlands evacuated their homes as part of the exercise, which tested the
Nestled in Dayton’s desert sprawl, Steven Saylor’s property feels like a small oasis. Peacocks dart across winding paths while dogs bark and bay at visitors. Where there was once only a single tree, Saylor planted fifty, creating a thriving green haven around his studio, which is an old
Arts & Culture
Silver City, NV – June 17, 2025 - The Silver City Preservation Society is thrilled to unveil the Silver City Community Mural during the 5th annual Silver Palooza this Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This monumental work of art, created by over 35 dedicated
Crime
Fernley, Nevada – 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
Crime
Storey County, NV - On June 15, 2025, at approximately 1:41pm, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies made contact with a male subject who had an extraditable warrant out of New River Township for battery with a $1,000 bail. Upon contact, deputies advised the subject he had
Religion
King's Corner column for June 13, 2025 For his fourth birthday my dad, Robert Mark King, received a gift that would change his life. The latest technology for playing pre-recorded music had just been released. These days that might be a new type of music streaming device, or
Dayton
The historic Odeon Saloon has new owners and management dedicated to revitalizing the venue and preserving its history. Chris Pattison, along with his managers Jenn Bentley and Spencer Davidson, is excited to continue the legacy of the Odeon Saloon, located on Pike Street in downtown historic Dayton, NV. Permits for
Dayton
The Sutro Tunnel was echoing with sounds of the past and present on Saturday during a special Sutro Social & Cards in the Cavern affair. Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 300 people to celebrate the official opening of the tunnel
Dayton
No one wants to plan for worst-case scenarios in life. However, when tragedy strikes and the event takes an emotional and financial toll, you want to have someone in your corner that will help make sure you have a solid plan. That is precisely what COUNTRY Financial Insurance Agent Sarah
Virginia City
For The Song and VC Live Summer Music Events brought extraordinary live music to the hill on June 7 at the Red Dog Saloon and Piper's Opera House. If you weren't there, you truly missed out on exceptional musicians of critical acclaim— the talent and entertainment
Pine Nuts
We don’t have Starlings up here at the Lake of the Sky, though I wish we did, as recent research has discovered that Starlings give care to birds to whom they are not related. And they administer that kindness regardless of those other birds’ political beliefs. Say what?!
Thanks to Steve Knight, a member of the Trails West organization, and other Immigrant Trail groups, approximately 55 men and women arrived by bus in Old Town Dayton to learn about the town’s role in the settlement of Nevada and the broader West. One of the most engaging exhibits