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Updated regularly, this section of the Storey County website is your source for the latest news in the region. Visit often for upcoming community events, articles about Storey County, people and places in the County as well as community alerts and safety information.  

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  • Below you will find urgent information such as emergency alerts, health watches and school and road closures. 

September is National Preparedness Month
Date Posted: (9/1/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Virginia Citys Annual Community Yard Sale
Date Posted: (8/31/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Storey County Schools Resume August 23rd!
Date Posted: (8/20/2010) Posted by: Storey County Commissioners
 
51st International Camel Races
Date Posted: (8/20/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Remember-
Date Posted: (8/18/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 

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State Route 342 is Open
Date Posted: (8/10/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
State Route 342 Remains Closed due to Train Derailment
Date Posted: (8/9/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Disaster Damage Assessment Exercise to be held in Virginia City
Date Posted: (8/18/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
VC Senior Center Lunch Menu- August 2010
Date Posted: (7/29/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Rail Fest 2010
Date Posted: (7/26/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Commission Appointment
Date Posted: (7/20/2010) Posted by: Storey County Commissioners & Clerk
 
VC Highlands Wildland Fire Under Control
Date Posted: (8/2/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
PLEASE CONTINUE TO CONSERVE WATER
Date Posted: (7/15/2010) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
PLEASE CONSERVE WATER!
Date Posted: (7/14/2010) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
With Great Sadness...
Date Posted: (7/13/2010) Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada
Date Posted: (8/18/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Storey County News Bulletin July 2010
Date Posted: (7/1/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
SR 341 is now open
Date Posted: (6/24/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
ROAD CLOSURE
Date Posted: (6/23/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
VC Senior Center Lunch Menu - July
Date Posted: (8/2/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Outlaw 250 Race Update
Date Posted: (6/24/2010) Posted by: Storey County Sheriffs Office
 
Outlaw 250 Race
Date Posted: (6/24/2010) Posted by: Storey County Sheriffs Office
 
SR 341 will NOT be closed!
Date Posted: (7/1/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Primary Voter Turnout
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners & Clerk
 
June 8th Primary Election Results
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
June 8th Primary Election Results
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Senior Center Lunch Menu for June
Date Posted: () Posted by: Community Services
 
Memorial Day Weekend Events!
Date Posted: (5/27/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
2nd Annual Farmers Market coming to Virginia City!
Date Posted: (5/13/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
2010 Census Update
Date Posted: (6/24/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Add Your Contact Information to the Emergency Notification Database
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
VC Senior Center Lunch Menu - May
Date Posted: () Posted by: Community Services
 
Mark Twain Park Volunteer Clean up Day & BBQ
Date Posted: (5/3/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
UNR Co-Operative Extention activities
Date Posted: (5/3/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Wildfire Awareness Week
Date Posted: (5/11/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Census Update
Date Posted: (5/11/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
April 22nd - 2 Hour School Delay
Date Posted: (4/30/2010) Posted by: Storey County School District
 
IMPORTANT CENSUS UPDATE!
Date Posted: (4/30/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Census Update
Date Posted: (4/30/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
May 8th Chile Cook Off - C Street Road Closure to Thru Traffic
Date Posted: () Posted by: Community Services
 
Silver State Police Officers Museum Fundraiser
Date Posted: (4/12/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Keep Storey County Clean! - Free Dump Days!
Date Posted: (5/11/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
6 Mile Canyon Road Closed - April 24th -25th
Date Posted: (4/30/2010) Posted by: Storey County Community Services Director
 
Some Reasons You are Not Yet Receiving Your Census Form
Date Posted: (4/20/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Storey County News Bulletin April 2010
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
LEPC- Meeting Cancelled
Date Posted: (4/7/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Need help with your mortgage?
Date Posted: (4/7/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Preservation Weekend @ The Historic Fourth Ward School
Date Posted: (5/27/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
APRIL LUNCH MENU
Date Posted: (5/27/2010) Posted by: VC SENIOR CENTER
 
Youth Football Program Comes to VC!
Date Posted: (8/2/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 
Co-Ed Softball Sign-Ups Now!
Date Posted: (6/24/2010) Posted by: Community Services
 

Date Posted: () Posted by: Community Services
 
2010 Census is Vital
Date Posted: (4/2/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Census Count Information
Date Posted: (4/12/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
2010 Cenus in Full Swing!
Date Posted: (4/7/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Controlled Burn in the Virginia City Highlands
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Virginia City DMV Services
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Assessors Office
 
Flood Safety Awareness Week
Date Posted: (3/23/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Final Elected Office Filings
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Clerks Office
 
Did You Receive A Census Form With an Incorrect Address? Here’s what to do…
Date Posted: (3/23/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Census 2010
Date Posted: (3/23/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Elected Office Filings
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Clerk’s Office
 
VC Muckers Clinch State Title
Date Posted: (3/10/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Lady Muckers on their way to the State Title
Date Posted: (2/28/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Storey County receives Storm Ready County Designation
Date Posted: (3/10/2010) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
State Basketball Tournament Information
Date Posted: (2/28/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
GO MUCKERS-
Date Posted: (2/28/2010) Posted by:
 
Free H1N1 Flu Shots on February 10th
Date Posted: () Posted by: Virginia City Senior Center
 
RFQ Announcement
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Storey County News Bulletin January 2010
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
January 22nd - Two Hour School Delay
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County School District
 
Vehicle Registration Still Available at our Courthouse!
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Assessor
 
How Nevada’s Census Benefits Nevada Businesses
Date Posted: (3/1/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
January 2010 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
Virginia City Senior Center Closed on December 8th
Date Posted: (12/11/2009) Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
December 8th School Closure
Date Posted: (12/11/2009) Posted by: Storey County School District
 
CityWatch Notification Call
Date Posted: (12/14/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
County offices to close @ 3pm!
Date Posted: () Posted by: County Commissoiners
 
Tips For Propane Tank Safety During Heavy Snow Conditions
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Winter Conditions and Parking on City and County Streets
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
December 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
H1N1 Vacine Available for Infants
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Community Services
 
Storey County News Bulletin
Date Posted: (1/11/2010) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Storey County Adds 2 New Officials
Date Posted: (11/17/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Virginia City Highlands Community Wildfire Risk Meeting
Date Posted: (10/23/2009) Posted by: Storey County Fire Department
 
Storey County is on Facebook!
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
2010 U.S, Census Update
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners
 
UPDATE- WATER LEAK REPAIRED
Date Posted: (9/22/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE
Date Posted: (9/16/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO LOCKWOOD RESIDENTS
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Virginia City Street Closures
Date Posted: (9/14/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Pet Registration & Neighborhood Watch comes to Mark Twain area
Date Posted: () Posted by: SCSO
 
Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Virginia City Night at the Reno Aces!
Date Posted: (8/24/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Silver State Peace Officers Museum Grand Opening
Date Posted: (7/20/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Six Mile Canyon Road Closure
Date Posted: (7/29/2009) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Storey County News Bulletin
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Weather Spotter Training to be held in Virginia City!
Date Posted: (7/13/2009) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Important Tax Information
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Assessor
 
March 2010 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: (4/7/2010) Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
May 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
Spring Clean-Up Free Dumping
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
April 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
Apri 3rd-Two Hour School Delay
Date Posted: (4/7/2009) Posted by: Storey County School District
 
Storey County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Date Posted: (5/4/2009) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
March 4th - Two Hour Delay For All Schools
Date Posted: (3/9/2009) Posted by: Storey County School District
 
March 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
Congratulations Muckers
Date Posted: (3/2/2009) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
February 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
Storey County GIS Department Website Goes Live
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County GIS Department
 
Verizon Wireless Service In Virginia City
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
4th Arrest in Mail Theft
Date Posted: () Posted by: SCSO
 
January 2009 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
VC Highlands Mail Thefts
Date Posted: () Posted by: SCSO
 
Fuel Spill in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
Date Posted: (12/17/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
December 2008 Lunch Menu for Senior Center (VC)
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Senior Center
 
2008 General Election Results
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Controlled Slash Pile Burn 10/30/08
Date Posted: () Posted by: Communications/Dispatch
 
Fire Department Adopting/Updating Fire Code and Fees
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Fire Department
 
Prescription Drug Discount Cards Now Available
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Cordevista Judicial Hearing Decision
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Water Conservation Notice
Date Posted: (10/6/2008) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Water Conservation Notice for Virginia City, Gold Hill, Silver City
Date Posted: (10/2/2008) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Road Work on Waltham Way
Date Posted: (10/6/2008) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Key Employee Retirements
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
County Planner Announcement
Date Posted: () Posted by: Building & Planning Department
 
Primary Election Results
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Mining Claim Filing Fee Increase
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Recorder
 
County Approves Prescription Discount Card Program
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Road Closure- Virginia City Highlands
Date Posted: (7/22/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Early Voting Information
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Primary Election Registration Closing
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Chalk Hills Fire Update- June 30 2008 8:00AM
Date Posted: (6/30/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Water Conservation Notice for Virginia City and Gold Hill
Date Posted: (6/30/2008) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Final Elected Office Filings
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Smoke Sighting
Date Posted: (5/16/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
False Email Notifications
Date Posted: () Posted by: Commissioners Office
 
Elected Office Filings
Date Posted: () Posted by: Clerk-Treasurers Office
 
Updated Washoe Valley Fire Information
Date Posted: (4/30/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Earthquake Preparedness
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Countywide Spring Clean-up Days
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
Controlled Burn in the Lockwood Area- April 7, 200
Date Posted: (4/8/2008) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Comptroller Appointment
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
January 9 Two Hour Delay for VC Schools
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County School District
 
Winter Storm Tips
Date Posted: (4/30/2008) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Information Advisory Line
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Significant Winter Storm Event for Jan 3 - Jan 6
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Emergency Management
 
Interim Clerk/Treasurer Appointment
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
With Great Sorrow...
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Seeking Holiday Assistance Donations
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
New Senior Planner Appointment
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Planning Department
 
New Deputy DA Appointment
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County District Attorney’s Office
 
Sierra Pacific Notice of Trial Date
Date Posted: (11/21/2007) Posted by: Storey County Commissioners Office
 
Cordevista Documentation
Date Posted: (11/21/2007) Posted by: Storey County Planning
 
Fire at the Lockwood Landfill
Date Posted: (7/30/2007) Posted by: Storey County Emergency Managment
 
July 19th, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda
Date Posted: () Posted by: Storey County Planning Commission
 
Wildland Fire near the Virginia City Highlands
Date Posted: (7/12/2007) Posted by: Storey County Communications
 
Virginia City Street Closures
Date Posted: (7/30/2007) Posted by: Storey County Public Works
 
ISO Public Protection Classification Results
Date Posted: (11/21/2007) Posted by: Fire Department
 
Mark Twain Free Dump Information
Date Posted: (7/12/2007) Posted by: Public Works Department
 
Planning Commission Minutes/Agendas Posted
Date Posted: (6/8/2007) Posted by: Storey County Planning
 
Ambulance Subscription Open Enrollment
Date Posted: (7/30/2007) Posted by: Fire Department
 
Planning Updates
Date Posted: (11/21/2007) Posted by: Storey County Planning Dept
 
Planning Commission Meeting Rescheduled
Date Posted: (4/14/2007) Posted by: Storey County Planning Commission
 
Planning Update Web Information
Date Posted: (4/3/2007) Posted by: Storey County Planning Department
 
Winter Driving Tips
Date Posted: (1/21/2009) Posted by: Storey County Sheriffs Office
 
Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners
Date Posted: (3/27/2007) Posted by: Storey County Sheriffs Office
 
Volunteer Firefighters Needed!
Date Posted: (4/14/2007) Posted by: Storey County Fire Department
 

  • Emergency Preparedness

    • The Community Right to Know (hazardous materials) plan

    • Sierra Front Wildfire Cooperators

    • Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center

    • NOAA

    • FEMA

    • Emergency evacuation maps

  • Important Contact Information  

    • Area Hospitals

      • Carson-Tahoe Hospital (Carson City)            775-882-1361

      • St. Mary’s Regional Hospital (Reno)               775-770-3000

      • Washoe Medical Center (Reno)                     775-982-9000

    • County Government Listings

    • Nevada Highway Patrol                                           775-688-2500

    • Poison Control                                                         800-222-1222

    • Nevada Division of Forestry                                     775-684-2500

    • Schools

      • District Office                                                  775-847-0983

      • Hugh Gallagher Elementary School                775-847-0977

      • Virginia City Middle School                              775-847-0980

      • Virginia City High School                                 775-847-0992

      • Hillside Elementary School                              775-342-0400

       

News Room

With its popular tourist attractions and fast-growing industrial sector drawing world-leading companies Storey County is often in the news. If you have any questions about current activities in Storey County, please contact our Commissioner's Office at 775.847-0968, or email at info@storeycounty.org.
 

  

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