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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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – Lyon County Emergency Management and the Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District are providing an update regarding the temporary odor and air quality concerns reported on the evening of Dec. 5, 2025 in the East Yerington area. Mason Valley Fire responded to a single medical
Arts & Culture
The Comstock Foundation for History & Culture’s first-ever Gala was a sold-out success! Held on Nov. 15, 2025, inside the storied walls of the Gold Hill Hotel, the evening brought together local officials, historians, preservation advocates, and supporters from across the region — all united by a shared commitment to
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
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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 causing
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PRESS RELEASE October 29, 2025 On October 29, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from administrators at Yerington High School regarding a potential threat of violence made by a student toward the school. According to school officials, multiple students reported
Storey County
Written by Mike Navin, Dayton Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Today, 18% of American children and 14% of Canadian children live in poverty. As a result, many families cannot afford to provide even the basic necessity of a warm winter coat. Putting their faith into action, Knights of Columbus councils
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****PRESS RELEASE**** STOREY COUNTY, NV –In May 2025, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were alerted to a significant fraud case in the Virginia City Highlands. After about a month of contact with the suspects, the victim reported “FBI Agents” had come to her residence over the course of several
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 9/29/2025 Contact: KyPlaskon@nvha.nv.gov, 775-881-8844 RENO, Nev – Open Enrollment begins this week for the state’s Medicaid Managed Care program. For the first time, this includes more than 70,000 rural Nevadans enrolled in Medicaid who will soon receive a letter in the
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For the 3rd year in a row, the Storey County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce no lives were lost on Storey County roads during the 2025 Street Vibrations Fall Rally (9/25-9/28).This was made possible with the assistance from: • Joining Forces Nevada • Nevada State Police
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The last Sunday of September is Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in service to the United States Armed Forces, paying the ultimate sacrifice. Two remembrances will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28, to honor Nevada’s Gold Star families. The first