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 City. We’re so proud to celebrate his hard work and this amazing achievement!
On Jan. 5, 2026, during a Dayton High School basketball game, a student collapsed and suffered a seizure before becoming unresponsive, with no pulse or respirations. Three adults in attendance – school nurse Danielle Salamone along with Rob Schneider and Jason Santos – immediately stepped in and initiated lifesaving care, restoring the
Virginia City packed its Valentine’s Day weekend calendar with something for everyone. The winter air carried that crisp Comstock chill, but it didn’t slow the warm hearts around town. Visitors happily bundled up to enjoy a lively saloon crawl, tempting bake sales, toe-tapping live music, festive fundraisers, and
Guest Contributor: Selenite Veil The historic Dayton Community Center was alive with warmth, laughter, and the rich aroma of chocolate on Feb. 14, 2026, as St. Ann’s Women’s Community hosted its first Feast of Chocolate event. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests filled the hall
The Storey County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a phone scam currently making rounds, proving once again that while crime may not pay, it will happily invoice you in cryptocurrency. Several citizens have reported receiving phone calls from a gentleman who introduces himself as a Storey County