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Electric Avenue Crash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Nov. 13, 2025, at approximately 6:18 a.m., Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a vehicle roll-over on Electric Avenue east of USA Parkway. Deputies found a red Dodge van traveling west on Electric Avenue was struck by another vehicle
Storey County
Storey County Needs Assessment
From Jay Carmona, Storey County Board of Commissioners The UNR Extension wants your feedback. Your input helps the Extension determine where they can help our community regarding the programs they offer to best suit our needs and wants. Please take a moment to complete the survey. The survey took me
Storey County Board Highlights Flood Preparedness, Community Awards, and Infrastructure Progress
Government
Governor Lombardo Issues Proclamation for Special Session of the Legislature
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History
The Spark That Built the West: How the Comstock’s Past Still Powers Its Future
Part 1 of 12 in the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock”. This sponsored article will run each week for one month.
History
Odeon Oldies Presents Cad Thompson, Brick House Madam
On Nov. 9, history took center stage—and got a little sassy—as performer Kim Harris stepped into the heels of Comstock madam Cad Thompson for The Odeon’s “Odeon Oldies” speaker series. With a sharp wit, a twinkle in her eye, and a spot-on Irish accent, Harris brought
Virginia City
Saluting Our Heroes on the Comstock
Cadence, cheers, and the crack of gunfire echoed through historic Virginia City on Nov. 11 as the annual Veterans Day Parade brought C Street to life. Hundreds of proud spectators lined the boardwalks, waving flags and cheering for the brave men and women who have served our nation. Overhead, Battle
Dayton
Lyon County Invites the Community to Participate in Flood Preparedness Workshop
Dayton, Nevada – Lyon County is inviting residents to attend a Flood Preparedness Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center. As part of Nevada Flood Awareness Week, Lyon County Emergency Management and Community Development Departments are hosting a
Columnists
Dayton’s Santa Maria Day
People are always telling me how great Santa Maria Day was and that we ought to bring it back. I’ve heard every version of it. Some say it was a big wine fest where all the local winemakers showed up to pour and see who had the best batch.
History
Lyon County Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Proceed with Dayton Depot Reconstruction
Dayton’s residents were happy to hear that during the Aug. 21 Lyon County Board of Commissioners meeting in Yerington, the commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of allowing the rebuilding of the historic 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Dayton Depot and to allow the signing of the contract with
Columnists
King's Corner: The Sunfish and the Soul
When my dad, Mark King, was young, he didn’t just ride horses — he made them question their career choices. Dad’s world smelled like leather, dust, and courage. He worked rodeos across the West, hazing cattle, chasing steers, and eventually—because apparently sanity was negotiable—riding broncs. That’s