Dayton
Desert Pigs Answer the Call for Dayton
Volunteers clean up creek and canyon following Dayton Main Street cleanup effort
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Crime
You Can Run, but You Will Only Go to Jail Tired...
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:11 a.m, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were alerted to a stolen vehicle (out of Washoe County) traveling in the area of I-80 and Lockwood. Dispatch advised the driver was also a suspect in a domestic
Development/Construction
Fire Station 38 Helipad Project
Project Summary The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District has submitted applications to Lyon County for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Zoning Map Amendment related to Fire Station 38 to allow for an air ambulance partner to operate out of Fire Station 38 located at 199 Six Mile
Virginia City High School Students Step Into Real-World Business Pitch Experience
Editor’s note: Julia Moreno-Fritz served as one of the community members who reviewed student presentations for this project. Virginia City High School students recently stepped into the role of young entrepreneurs, presenting original business ideas to a panel of community members in a classroom experience designed to mirror real-world
Development/Construction
New Traffic Signal To Be Activated on U.S. 50 at Traditions Parkway in Dayton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation and Lyon County Public Works are advising motorists of a new traffic signal to be activated on April 13 at U.S. 50 and Traditions Parkway/Segale Road in Dayton. Drivers should leave extra time to
Columnists
King's Corner: Right to the Edge
Some boys test the limits of everything—and everyone—around them. Most of us just learn to do it more quietly. My father, Robert “Mark” King—Bobbie then—was not quiet about it. By the time he was in grade school, it was just him and his mother. His father,
Columnists
PINE NUTS: Sunshine on the Forest Floor
So brief is life, I feel compelled to take this moment to save the world. Necessarily I will need to call upon everything I have learned from our generation to address this daunting task, but here goes… How can we avoid a Third World War? We can avoid the scourge
Dayton
One dead, two injured after crash on U.S. 50 in Dayton
via 2 News Nevada One person has died, and two have been injured after a crash in Dayton on Friday afternoon. It happened just after 2:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 at River Boat Road, according to a release from the Nevada State Police. Preliminary investigation shows an
Tours/Events
Events & Entertainment: Updated April 6
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton High School May 2: Annual Dust Devils Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Eagle Valley Golf Course Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@
History
March Tours Highlight Silver City's Historic Landmarks
Update via Comstock Foundation for History and Culture On March 11, the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) section of the Nevada Division of Minerals (NDOM) toured the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, NV as part of a NDOM training event. Approximately 40 participants from across the United States attended the
Columnists
King's Corner: Restoring the Picture
It takes a village to raise a child. It might also take a village to remember who we are. I was reminded of that while restoring an old car. My dad, Mark King, and I were driving home down Hwy 50 from Carson City when I spotted a Ford Model
Silver Springs
AMVETS Veterans Assistance Outreach Program
For veterans living in rural areas, accessing information about available assistance programs and resources can often feel overwhelming. However, AMVETS Post #1 in Reno is working to bridge that gap by bringing services directly to Northern Nevada’s rural communities. Their outreach supports veterans with needs including transportation, housing, food,