Tours/Events
The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Presents Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Love, Music & History Collide at the Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Virginia City
Virginia City
Luke Branson Reaches 1,000 Career Points at Virginia City
Virginia City High School senior Luke Branson reached a major milestone Tuesday Jan. 23, 2026, scoring his 1,000th career point during the game and earning a brief stoppage of play to recognize the achievement. Branson said the moment caught him off guard, even though he knew he was closing
Virginia City
Muckers Deal Bulldogs First Defeat of Season
The Muckers had a great weekend, coming out 3-1 between both varsity teams. The boys beat the Coleville Wolves on Friday, Jan. 23 and the previously undefeated Smith Valley Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 24. On Friday, the Muckers breezed past the Wolves 65-30, increasing their win streak to 5 games.
Storey County
Virginia City Student Recognized for National Honor
At the Jan. 21, 2026, Storey County Board of County Commissioners meeting, our commissioners recognized local fourth-grader Grady Armstrong, who was selected to represent Storey County and Nevada at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C. in December. Grady attends Hugh Gallagher Elementary School in Virginia
Virginia City
Miner’s Union Hall: A Working Landmark on the Comstock
Guest Contributor: Audie Robinson On North B Street, where Virginia City’s commercial blocks climb the hillside, the Miner’s Union Hall stands much as it has for nearly a century and a half, solid, purposeful, and in use. Built of brick in 1876, the two-story hall has never been
Virginia City
Murder and Music on the V&T Railroad for Valentine's Day!
Murder and music ... the Virginia Truckee Railroad offers two unique themed train rides for Valentine's Day: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
Virginia City
Fresh Starts and Fond Farewells to Virginia City Businesses
These business updates capture the spirit of renewal while honoring the memories that make Virginia City unforgettable.
Virginia City
Muckers Score Huge Win Against Serpents
The Virginia City Muckers were able to get a crucial win against the Mineral County Serpents this past weekend. They started slowly in the first half, heading into halftime with a two-point deficit. The third quarter proved to be different, though, as the Muckers outscored the Serpents 16-7, giving them
Virginia City
Plan Ahead: Virginia City Launches 2026 Events Calendar with Select Tickets on Sale
Family and adult favorites, Devil Made Me Do It, Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Father-Daughter Day and Dance now available
Sports
Nail-biter in Nixon
The VCHS Muckers won a close game against rival Pyramid Lake Lakers on Tuesday, Jan. 6. “Pyramid Lake is a very fun basketball environment,” said Head Coach Clint Hess. “Both teams' fans are very into the game and involved, which makes it tough on the kids to an extent,
Virginia City
VCHS Receives Donation for Auto Shop Program
Submitted by Comstock Aerie 523 Fraternal Order of Eagles The Storey County School District has restarted a very successful high school auto shop program that is very skillfully organized and taught by Casey Hudson. Aerie 523 has made an initial $250 donation to help purchase welding consumables such as MIG
Sports
Hard Lessons, Big Takeaways for Muckers at Arizona Tournament
Both the Muckers and Lady Muckers struggled to find consistency in the Holiday Shootout Tournament in Bullhead City, Arizona. Facing much bigger schools, tough competition, and early-season adjustments, the boys fell 3-1, and the girls lost 2-1 in tournament play. These were the last preseason games both teams will play