Navy Junior ROTC cadet honored for quick thinking

Michael Liston saved the life of a fellow student losing consciousness in a swimming pool.

Churchill tops state in buying power

Financial website points to county's solid "paycheck power" numbers.

January water outlook tells a different story

Snow Survey shows Carson River basin 109% of normal in latest reading

To the visual eye, the water outlook for the Carson River basin may appear somewhat bleak, but the Nevada Water Supply Water Outlook for January tells a different story.

Construction begins on tribal housing project

FPST chairwoman says 22 apartments will be a benefit for tribal members.

Boys basketball: Lowry escapes with a buzzer-beating win

Buckaroos edge Fallon, 65-63, in a back-and-forth 3A North battle.

County, city officials take their oaths

Churchill County Commission has a new look after two first-term commissioners were sworn by Judge Thomas Stockard.

American Legion delivers 152 Christmas meals

Needs for the community’s senior residents increases during the holidays

With each passing Thanksgiving and Christmas, the need for holiday meals is increasing with the county’s senior population.

School district applying for Farm to School grant

The Churchill County School District is applying for a grant for a Farm to School program. At a December stakeholders’ meeting, the school district’s work-based learning coordinator informed members of a $500,000 federal grant spread out over five years that would educate students as well as the community on food production in Churchill County.

Military briefs for January 2-8, 2025

The 2025 Veterans Legislative Summit in Reno is Jan. 18 at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, 36 Battle Born Way in Sparks, from 8-11:30 a.m. The Nevada Legislature starts Feb. 3. The report on the issues raised for this upcoming session may be found at https://veterans.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-NV-Veterans-Legislative-Symposia-FINAL.pdf.

‘Salute to Service’ set for Air Force-Nevada game

A “Salute to Service” night coinciding with the Nevada-Air Force basketball game on Jan. 14 will honor all military, first responders and law enforcement agencies at Lawlor Events Center.