News
As of Aug. 24, NV Energy has restored power to approximately 3,000 customers de-energized for safety because of the Hawk Fire. Approximately 7,000 electric customers and 250 gas customers remain de-energized. Before power can be safely restored, crews will continue to ensure conditions are safe to
Tours/Events
The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for Dayton Valley Days! This year, we’re excited to have a hot air balloon in the dirt lot shown on the map next to Kay Winters Park and S&S Market. Over the next few weeks, we’re asking
News
Approximately 10,000 customers in Northern Nevada are currently without power due to emergency de-energization measures related to the Hawk Fire. Customers currently affected are located in areas where evacuation orders or warnings are already in place due to wildfire activity. Gas service was shut-off for about 250
Nonprofit
The Program Awarded $912,917 in Funding for Off-Road Recreation, Safety, and Stewardship Projects Across Nevada
Cory Wood, Jim “Diamond Jim” Caravallo and Lilly have a simple way of spending a Saturday: grab the truck, gather the supplies and go pick up some trash. Lilly, their dog and the unofficial mascot of Trash Busters, is usually along for the ride. What started with Wood and Caravallo
Government
Yerington, Nev. – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant items. Highlights from the meeting include: Awards & Recognition Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope presented awards to the following: Deputy Benjamin Beck
Columnists
I have long maintained that if you give the elements enough time and mischief, they will organize themselves into a spectacle that no committee of men could hope to equal, and though many have tried and billed the public handsomely for the attempt. Such a spectacle befell New York City
Storey County residents are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Election by reviewing important election dates, voting options and voter registration information. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Voters who prefer to cast their ballot before Election Day may participate in early voting from Oct. 17–30.
Columnists
Virginia City, being a place where the mountains have been examined, prospected, blasted, tunneled, drilled, staked, claimed, disputed, and otherwise meddled with for more than a century and a half, was naturally alarmed when somebody noticed a drone flying about the neighborhood on Saturday. There are few things more suspicious
News
Daily update via Southwest Area Incident Management Team Caleb Finch, Team 1, Incident Commander Acres: Bug 93,733 acres / Stallion 40,691 acres Start Dates: Bug: 8/8/26 Stallion: 8/10/26 Containment: Bug 87% / Stallion 85% Causes: Bug: Human / Stallion: Human. Total Personnel: Bug 541/ Stallion 27 Fuels:
Tours/Events
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Aug 22: Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Sep 19-20: Dayton Valley Days Show n' Shine (9/19)
History
On Saturday, Aug. 15, the historic Donovan Mill welcomed the largest single tour group since reopening its doors. More than 110 members of E Clampus Vitus, representing several California chapters and led primarily by Chapter 7-11 Pair "O" Dice, joined volunteers from the Comstock Foundation for History