News
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE – MISSING PERSON Case Number: 22LY03984 Agency: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Location: Fernley, Nevada The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Ronald Littley, a 56-year-old male who was reported missing in September 2022. Mr. Littley was last known to be living at
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
Government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Master Plan Amendment for Monarch Data Center The Board approved, in a 4–1 vote
Lyon County
NEWS RELEASE Lyon County, Nevada – Lyon County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Central Lyon, North Lyon, Yerington/Mason Valley, and Smith Valley Fire Protection Districts, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Yerington Police Department, is announcing the launch of a new countywide preparedness initiative: Be Ready, Get
Tours/Events
Our living list of Toys for Tots donation drop off locations in Storey County and Central Lyon County, now through Dec. 19 (some locations only accepting through Dec. 17): Dayton Elementary School 285 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton, NV Dayton Intermediate School 315 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton, NV Edward Jones
Lyon County
A major restoration effort is reshaping the landscape along the Carson River in Dayton – and strengthening the community partnerships behind it. Dayton Valley Conservation District (DVCD) and Central Lyon Fire have spent months working side-by-side to stabilize eroding riverbanks, reduce fire hazards, and bring native vegetation back to life. The
Lyon County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Presentation The Board heard a presentation from BLM representatives on
Storey County
On Nov. 20, Sheriff Brad Pope and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Yuletide with Shop with a Sheriff Christmas Toy Drive and Mixer at A Scoop or Two in Dayton. Families, business owners, community members and local organizations stopped by throughout the evening to donate funds
Government
A crowd of Lyon County officials, business owners, and community members—along with special guests from near and far—gathered on Thursday, Nov. 13 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Charles J. Kirk Government Complex in Dayton. The event drew notable speakers, including Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Turning
Dayton
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
Lyon County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, November 6, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Flood Awareness Week Proclamation The Board proclaimed November 9-15, 2025 as Flood Awareness Week in