Steve Ranson

LVN Editor Emeritus

With Nevada News Group since 2021

2023 Nevada Press Association Awards
• First Place in Community Service
• First Place in Profile
• First Place General Excellence – Lahontan Valley News
• First Place – Sports Feature Story – Lahontan Valley News
• Second Place in Local Column
• Third Place in Business Feature Story

Recent Stories

Fallon street dance coming Friday

For the third straight year, the Fallon-Churchill Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating with a street dance in front of the fire house on Carson Street.

Night of Fights: 'Destroyer' claims main event

Annual boxing night features 24 bouts, with proceeds helping Greenwave wrestlers.

Fallon baseball's Baylor Sandberg signs with Sacramento State

Senior standout will continue his career after leading Greenwave to a perfect league record.

Amazon to build ‘last mile’ distribution center in Fallon

Facility will distribute goods to customers within a 60-mile radius

The Oasis of Nevada has become the newest member of the Amazon family by approving the sale of 10.59 acres in the city’s industrial park for a Last Mile Facility of distribution center, the final destination before packages are delivered to customers with a 60-mile radius. The Fallon City Council approved on Wednesday the sale for $635,000 during a special meeting. Both the city and the buyer, PDC RENO/LV/PHX/LPIV, LLC., first began discussing the parcel at the New River Business Park in 2023. New River Business Park was formed in 2004.

Candidates Night slated for May 20 in Fallon

Featured candidates will come from the contests for Churchill County Commission districts 1 and 3, Justice of the Peace and Fallon mayor.

Day of Remembrance: 'Beyond Courage' author highlights Reno event

Doreen Rappaport brings attention to resistance fighters and others who defied the Holocaust during WWII.

Justice of the Peace candidates speak at chamber luncheon

The New River Township Justice Court nonpartisan office is for a six-year term.

Commission candidates address housing, water

Candidates for Churchill County Commission Districts 1 and 3 offered perspectives on the issues critical to the Lahontan Valley at an April 25 gathering.

Senator’s aide known for reaching out to the rurals

After moving to the West, Kurt Englehart made the needs of Nevadans as a top priority.

Mustang 22 memorial adds another static display

Nevada helicopter was shot down in southern Afghanistan, killing entire crew.

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Photos by Steve

Youngsters (and mom) prepare to take a ride on the …

Fallon’s Armed Forces Day on May 18 will feature crafters …

Candidates for County Commission District 1 and 3 spoke before …

Sean Reeder, center, signs his letter of intent to play …

Volunteers will clean up the city and area parks on …