Lyon County
Got Snakes?
Rick responded to 21 calls for assistance with Rattle Snakes in 2024, and he caught 19, which is a great success rate.
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Lyon County Sheriff's Message
This year, a more detailed and comprehensive plan was produced, utilizing lessons learned from the 2024 event.
Family-Friendly
Lyon County Fair, Rodeo & Silver State Livestock Expo 2025
PRESS RELEASE – The annual Lyon County Fair, Rodeo & Silver State Youth Livestock Show & Expo will take place Aug 14-17, 2025, at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Yerington, Nev. This year’s theme is “A Home Grown Fair” featuring CCPRA Rodeo, truck and tractor pull, demo derby, motocross
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Honoring the Retirement of K9 Borys – A Faithful Partner and Friend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2025 – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the retirement of K9 Borys, who has faithfully served our community since July 2017 alongside his dedicated handler, Sergeant Wayne Hawley. Over the course of his distinguished career, K9 Borys has been an indispensable
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Lyon Fire Department Revitalizes Local Park
The project's goal is to remove and reduce flammable fuels from public spaces, riparian areas, and the Cottonwood forest within the river corridor.
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Night In The Country Wraps Up
With over 10,000 participants and spanning 160 acres, it is the most significant event of the year for Northern Nevada, all for a great cause.
News
Six Mile Canyon Update
Six Mile Canyon Road is still CLOSED. There are signs and barriers at the top and bottom. These signs mean you may not use Six Mile Canyon Road. It does not mean move the barriers and use the road anyway. Deputies are present at the top and bottom. If you
Arts & Culture
Carson Chandler To Make Second Appearance At NITC
Carson Chandler, a beloved local country singer, will be hitting the stage for his second performance at Night in the Country (NITC).
Tours/Events
Silver State Poker Run 2025
PRESS RELEASE – The Nevada Four Wheel Drive Association (N4WDA) 9th Annual Silver State Poker Run will be held on Saturday, Sept 13, 2025, on historic mining trails in the Dayton area. The event is open to the public for all four-wheel drive vehicles (Jeeps, trucks, side-by-sides &
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Freeze on Civil Fingerprint Submissions
ATTENTION: The State Repository is updating their Criminal History system and has requested a freeze on a Civil Fingerprint Submissions until July 17th. This affects: CCWs, Liquor Licensing, Brothel Cards, and Locksmith Licensing.
Dayton
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum
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Joining Forces – Speed Enforcement Event
PRESS RELEASE – Throughout the month of July, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with other law enforcement agencies for a Speed Enforcement Event. Deputy Lynch and Deputy Sousa of the Fernley patrol area want to remind you to pay attention to your speed. The speed limit