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Ondra Berry relinquishes command of Nevada Guard

Upcoming change of command ceremony will install state’s 31st adjutant general.

Election 2024: Early voting begins Saturday

Federal, statewide races, and state questions are all on the ballot.

Football: Fallon gets road win at Spring Creek

Greenwave snaps two-game losing streak with 21-14 win over Spartans.

For Fallon grad, the sky has no limit

Bret Lynch, 30, settling in with the Blue Angels.

Greenwave athletes return for Hall of Fame weekend

Fallon state champs from 1959, 1974-75 recognized as girls' sports trailblazers for the state.

Truckee runs over Greenwave in Hall of Fame game

3A-leading Wolverines remain undefeated with 42-0 win.

Nevada Guard honors crew shot down in Afghanistan

On Sept. 25, 2005, a Taliban-fired rocket-propelled grenade ripped into the helicopter, sending it spiraling to the ground and killing five guardsmen.

Greenwave star Lattin to speak at Hall of Fame induction

Former Fallon star also played for the Wolf Pack from 1972-76.

Gold Star ceremony Sunday honors military families

The fifth annual Gold Star Mothers and Family Luminary event is Sunday at the Northern Nevada State Veterans home in Sparks.

Greenwave express rolls over Railroaders

Fallon (3-2) dominates Homecoming game on way to 43-7 win.

City’s 9/11 ceremony honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Fallon is one of several western Nevada communities to conduct a solemn remembrance of 9/11.

City honors arts center couple with downtown mural

A mural of Valerie Serpa and Kirk Robertson was unveiled on the wall of a city building at 98 S. Carson St.

Dayton colonel takes over Nevada Guard’s land component

Col. Randy Lau succeeded Brig. Gen. Troy Armstrong as the land component commander, a position held by Armstrong the past three years.

Sept. 11 speakers remember how people looked after each other

Speakers representing faith and first responders revealed stories of courage at this year’s Carson City 9/11 event at the Mills Park memorial.

City remembers on 23rd anniversary of 9/11

Mayor stresses the day’s importance when terrorists killed 2,996

Steve Ranson: Sons of the Rurals

Although journalist Guy Clifton grew up “deep” in rural Nevada in the small town of Gabbs, he never forgot his Silver State roots after he moved to the big city to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. There, he refined his impeccable skills for more than two decades at the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Carson City 9/11 observance set for Wednesday

A light dinner, snacks and refreshments begin at 5 p.m. and end 50 minutes later with the memorial remembrance commencing at 6 p.m.

Touring the valley’s lifeline

Deputy Ag secretary tours farm to gauge area’s water conservation.

County manager updates projects at CEDA breakfast

Barbee outlines local, Navy housing needs, courthouse expansion.

Waters named next Nevada Guard adjutant general

Gov. Joe Lombardo, the state’s commander in chief, made the announcement Tuesday with his appointment of 56-year-old Brig. Gen. D. Rodger “Dan” Waters.

Fallon small business forum examines community needs

'We need to look at the issues through the lens of business owners' says Nevada secretary of state.

Battle Born Shield helps bind Pack with state's history

Nevada football players help unveil shield, which honors university’s sesquicentennial.

Fallon prepares for Labor Day weekend

Junior rodeo begins Friday with queen contest.

Football: Fallon shuts down Panthers in 28-0 win

Melendy scores four touchdowns as Greenwave evens record at 1-1.

Area growers put best items forward for three-day festival

Lattin Farms among those supplying melons, produce for annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival.

Senators push ahead on local water projects

Funding will upgrade gates on Lahontan Dam’s input tower.

Luciano returns to Rafter 3C Arena

Sparks singer was a hit last year for music lovers at Cantaloupe Festival.

Cantaloupe Festival celebrates 39th year in Lahontan Valley

From its early days in the mid-1980s, Fallon's festival features the highly desirable Hearts of Gold cantaloupe.

Reed’s experience overwhelms Greenwave in football opener

Raiders cruise to 38-7 win; Fallon plays North Valleys on Friday.

Navy: Sailors injured in Fallon training exercise

The sailors were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno at approximately 9:15 p.m. Thursday.

Federal funding will upgrade gates on Lahontan Dam input tower

The upgrade on the input tower gates will annually save more than 782 million gallons of water and help Northern Nevada combat drought conditions, officials said.

A green-and-white weekend for the tenth time

Tenth annual community reunion recognizes graduates from previous classes.

Oasis Academy: Building a future in Fallon

Ribbon-cutting marks the opening of new high school — and ahead of schedule.

Judge rules in favor of TCID’s contract with Reclamation

Fernley residents claim latest move is taxation without representation.

Bill would support service members transitioning to civilian life

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk (TIER) act would improve the Transitional Assistance Program.

Whistle-stops across the West: Big Boy hits Hazen

Local train enthusiasts gather for a glimpse of the legendary Big Boy locomotive.

Fastest Gun Alive event begins this week

Competitors from the U.S. and three countries face off this week in Fallon.

Nevada’s adjutant general announces retirement

Berry has served in the military for 38 years

Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry announced Wednesday he is retiring as Nevada’s 30th adjutant general effective Oct. 31. Berry, who has served 38 years in the military and the last five years as the state’s adjutant general, said he will work with Gov. Joe Lombardo to ensure a smooth transition. It is expected Lombardo will appoint a new adjutant general to replace the longtime Nevada Air National Guard leader.

Fallon's Wohle remembered as advocate for soldiers, students

76-year-old Henry “Hank” Wohle died unexpectedly in June at his ranch east of Fallon.

Mountain lion attack results in warning for valley

Navy notifies NDOW of incident at May Ranch stables.

New WNC Fallon director offers campus, programs update

College invites students to learn more about its aviation program this weekend.

Area, state temperatures to remain in triple digits

NWS: Temperatures will hover around the 100-degree mark going into the weekend, with Friday being the hottest day at 104 degrees.

New funding announced for Nevada housing projects

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth among communities to benefit.

Battle of the Badges pits CCSO against police

Friendly rivalry taps into community for blood donations.

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth get funding for housing projects

The Federal Housing Loan Bank of San Francisco announced funding for affordable housing that will include 200 homes in the Lahontan Valley.

Locals attend D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies

The worlds of Army soldier Anthony “Tony” Pagano of Sparks and Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., intersected June 6 at the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in northern France.

Tedford, Hyde and Blakey win their seats

A low turnout of Churchill County voters cast ballots Tuesday night in the primary election, re-electing Fallon’s mayor, retaining the justice of the peace and selecting two new commissioners. The tally is unofficial until the county receives the rest of the mail-in ballots, which must be received no later than Friday, and the approval of the current commissioners who canvas the final results.

Voting calendar down to a few days

Early voting ends Friday, while the final in-person day is Tuesday.

Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans from all wars

Observance at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery focuses on duty, honor and service.

Oasis graduation: ‘The world is yours to conquer’

Former CEO, graduates reflect on their years at Oasis Academy.

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