Sports
Both the Muckers and Lady Muckers struggled to find consistency in the Holiday Shootout Tournament in Bullhead City, Arizona. Facing much bigger schools, tough competition, and early-season adjustments, the boys fell 3-1, and the girls lost 2-1 in tournament play. These were the last preseason games both
History
On Saturday evening, Dec. 13, more than 60 members of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley gathered at the Dayton Community Center to celebrate another successful year of preserving Dayton’s 176-year old history. Thanks to Vicki Kinney and Margie Sidener for chairing the event. Their efforts made the
Columnists
My best friend is a loudmouth bully who harassed me yesterday when I arrived late for Happy Hour, then he took off in a huff for the winter. His name is Huckleberry, and he was hatched here on the deck at Twain Haven in June of 2017. He has never
Columnists
The other day I was working at the Odeon when I overheard a lady ask her husband if the mount on the wall was a jackalope. Now, this is an old European mount, just the skull and antlers of a deer. Naturally, my ears perked up and I started listening
Tours/Events
Virginia City events to celebrate 2026 New Year
Columnists
From the Odeon Archives I had planned for this story to have a different opening and to share it at a different time. But seeing as there was a bit of an incident at The Odeon, I suppose this is the best time for the retelling of this tale. We
Government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Storey County
Storey County Emergency Management will host a Flood Evacuation Drill Recap Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Ranch Road. The town hall will provide a recap of the recent Lockwood flood evacuation drill, highlighting key takeaways
Columnists
I had some time to kill this morning while waiting for my Ford, “Burt,” to be serviced by the capable team at Campagni Ford in Carson City. So I stood outside and surveyed the rolling foothills that surround our state capital. As a 38-year impressionist of Mark Twain I
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On 12/17/2025, at 1227 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received multiple emergency 911 calls reporting an aircraft down in the area of 1100 US Highway 50 in Silver Springs. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and confirmed a single engine aircraft had crashed.
Lyon County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Dec. 15, 2025, at 2:25 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a report of two to three gunshots originating from the parking lot adjacent to the Wendy’s restaurant in Fernley, Nevada. The information received suggested that two vehicles were
Sports
The Virginia City Muckers were able to tally up an 11-0, undefeated record between the three teams this past weekend. The Lady Muckers travelled out to Beatty to compete in the Beatty Bash tournament, where they went 5-0 and came home with the championship trophy. The Ladies achieved