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What Happens to Solar Panels When They Retire?

Part 6 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock”

Silver Springs

Lyon County Responds to 5.7 Earthquake Near Silver Springs

Silver Springs, Nevada –At approximately 6:29 p.m. on April 13, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada just southeast of Lahontan Reservoir. Initial reports indicate that there are no significant damages or injuries at this time. Lyon County Emergency Management immediately activated coordination efforts with

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,

Stagecoach

Sky Fiber Internet to Break Ground on Major Fiber Expansion in Silver Springs & Stagecoach

State and Federally Supported Project Advances Broadband Access in Northern Nevada

Silver Springs

Boys & Girls Club Announces Silver Springs Campus Plan

Fundraising underway for clubhouse, early learning center

Silver Springs

Healthy Communities Meets Thursday April 9

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting takes place Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center (2945 Fort Churchill St, Silver Springs) from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The April meeting includes presentations on two different topics by guest speakers.

Crime

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Social Media Fight; Two Arrested

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2026 Silver Springs, Nevada – On the morning of March 26, 2026, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office became aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a physical altercation involving multiple individuals. At the time the video surfaced, information indicated that several of the

Crime

Silver Springs Man Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit with Lyon County Deputies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2026 Silver Springs, Nevada – On March 17, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., deputies assigned to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Central Command Patrol attempted to stop a reckless driver in the area of Idaho Street and U.S. Highway 95A in Silver

Recycling the Sun: A New Kind of Mining on the Comstock

Part 5 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock”

Silver Springs

Healthy Steps for Older Adults: Silver Springs Workshop

Improve your health and prevent falls

Silver Springs

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Out-of-State Sex Offender for Failure to Register

SILVER SPRINGS, NV – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Central Command Patrol Squad contacted 61-year-old Richard Ray Richards in the Silver Springs area. During the contact, deputies determined that Richards is a registered sex offender in the

Silver Stage High School Students Tour Comstock Metals Recycling Facility

Recently, 18 students from Silver Stage High School stepped out of the classroom and into the future of clean energy with a visit to Comstock Metals’ truly sustainable, closed- loop solar panel recycling and critical mineral reprocessing facility in Silver Springs. The field trip gave students a firsthand look at