Early voting starts TOMORROW! Early voting will be available at two Storey County locations: 📍 Lockwood Senior Community Center 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood • Oct. 17 and Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍 Storey County Slammer at the historic Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B St., Virginia City • Oct. 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Note: Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30. Haven’t registered to vote? No worries! Nevada offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Eligible voters can register and vote at any Storey County polling location. 🗳️ Details: storeycounty.org/208/Electio… Alt Text: Graphic for the 2026 Storey County November General Election showing early voting locations and dates. Early voting is available at the Storey County Slammer in the historic Storey County Courthouse on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting is also available at the Lockwood Senior Community Center on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30.

A new Narcotics Anonymous meeting is coming to Virginia City. Clean Cahoots will meet every Monday at 5:30 p.m., starting Oct. 26, at the Virginia City Senior Center, 100 Mill St. Everyone is welcome to attend. Graphic provided by the Clean Cahoots meeting organizers and shared on their behalf.

Seas & Greetings from the Comstock! Storey County's 2026 Holiday Party is coming up on Friday, Dec. 4, and we hope you'll join us for some holiday cheer! Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming by completing our party RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: mailchi.mp/storeycounty/holi… 🚌 Need a ride? We're exploring FREE transportation options for Lockwood, Mark Twain, and Virginia City Highlands residents (weather-permitting, of course)! Before making arrangements, we're asking residents to complete a quick survey to help us determine if there's enough interest to justify providing the service. Please complete the transportation survey by Nov. 4! 🔗 Transportation survey: mailchi.mp/storeycounty.org/… Transportation is not guaranteed and will depend on community interest. 📞 Have questions or prefer to RSVP by phone? Call 775-443-3376. Please note: The party RSVP and transportation survey are separate. If you're interested in transportation, be sure to complete both! We hope to see you there!

Your dog called. They said you forgot something. 💩🐕 We love dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, fluffy dogs, dogs who think they're people. We love them all! What we don't love? Finding their little "presents" on the sidewalks and streets of Virginia City. So, here's your friendly reminder: If your dog drops it, you scoop it! Bring a bag, pick up after your pup, and help keep Storey County streets clean. Your neighbors (and their shoes) thank you! Alt Text: Image of a Dalmatian dog holding a red telephone.

Starting Oct. 26, 2026, Construction Materials Engineer, Inc. will conduct geotechnical work on Cartwright Road between State Route 341 and Fire Station 72 in the Virginia City Highlands. The work will help inform design recommendations for the Cartwright Road project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work area, with flaggers directing drivers. Please plan for delays and use caution around crews and equipment. Thank you to Highlands residents for your patience while crews work in the area. Alt text: Cartwright Road curves through the Virginia City Highlands, with double yellow centerlines, gravel shoulders and roadside markers. Trees and shrubs cover the surrounding hills, with a home visible in the distance. No vehicles or work crews are pictured.

11:19 AM UPDATE FROM NDOT: westbound I-80 near USA Parkway is now open. Always check NVroads.com before you go for highway updates and conditions.

SCSO Deputies are on scene on I-80 west bound near Patrick (mile marker 28) where a small airplane has landed on the freeway. All travel lanes west bound are closed at this time. No injuries have been reported. USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE! AVOID THE AREA! If traveling to Reno, please use Highway 50 through Carson City to I-580 north bound.

Town Hall Notice: Data Centers & Industrial Development Storey County Commissioner Clay Mitchell will host a community town hall to discuss and provide updated information on data centers and industrial development in Storey County. The town hall will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about data centers and industrial development, hear information about the topic, and ask questions. Date: November 4, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Piper’s Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City The Storey County community is encouraged to attend, ask questions, and join the conversation.

Seas & Greetings from the Comstock! Storey County's 2026 Holiday Party is coming up on Friday, Dec. 4, and we hope you'll join us for some holiday cheer! Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming by completing our party RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: mailchi.mp/storeycounty/holi… 🚌 Need a ride? We're exploring FREE transportation options for Lockwood, Mark Twain, and Virginia City Highlands residents (weather-permitting, of course)! Before making arrangements, we're asking residents to complete a quick survey to help us determine if there's enough interest to justify providing the service. Please complete the transportation survey by Nov. 4! 🔗 Transportation survey: mailchi.mp/storeycounty.org/… Transportation is not guaranteed and will depend on community interest. 📞 Have questions or prefer to RSVP by phone? Call 775-443-3376. Please note: The party RSVP and transportation survey are separate. If you're interested in transportation, be sure to complete both! We hope to see you there!

Soon, C Street will belong to the ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes! 👻 Safe trick-or-treating is coming to C Street on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., and we need a little help clearing the way for all the spooky fun. If you park on C Street Friday or Saturday, please find your car a new haunt before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. 🎃 Once the Halloween fun begins, C Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, and any cars still parked along the street will need to stay put until the event is over and the street reopens. Thanks for helping us make it safe for our littlest trick-or-treaters! Alt Text: Four children dressed in colorful Halloween costumes pose with adults on C Street in Virginia City. The children carry trick-or-treat bags and buckets, with historic downtown buildings visible in the background.

Early Voting starts TODAY! 🗳️ It’s time to make your voice heard in the 2026 General Election! Early voting begins today, Oct. 17, with voting opportunities available in Lockwood and Virginia City through Oct. 30. 📍 Lockwood Senior Community Center 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood • Oct. 17 and Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍 Storey County Slammer at the historic Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B St., Virginia City • Oct. 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Note: Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30. Haven’t registered to vote? No worries! Nevada offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Eligible voters can register and vote at any Storey County polling location. 🗳️ Details: storeycounty.org/208/Electio… Alt Text: Graphic for the 2026 Storey County November General Election showing early voting locations and dates. Early voting is available at the Storey County Slammer in the historic Storey County Courthouse on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting is also available at the Lockwood Senior Community Center on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30.

Seas & Greetings from the Comstock! Storey County's 2026 Holiday Party is coming up on Friday, Dec. 4, and we hope you'll join us for some holiday cheer! Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming by completing our party RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: mailchi.mp/storeycounty/holi… 🚌 Need a ride? We're exploring FREE transportation options for Lockwood, Mark Twain, and Virginia City Highlands residents (weather-permitting, of course)! Before making arrangements, we're asking residents to complete a quick survey to help us determine if there's enough interest to justify providing the service. Please complete the transportation survey by Nov. 4! 🔗 Transportation survey: mailchi.mp/storeycounty.org/… Transportation is not guaranteed and will depend on community interest. 📞 Have questions or prefer to RSVP by phone? Call 775-443-3376. Please note: The party RSVP and transportation survey are separate. If you're interested in transportation, be sure to complete both!

Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project: Schedule Update We have an updated construction schedule for the Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project. Paving is now planned for Oct. 16 and 19–21. Please check the map to see when crews are scheduled to pave your section. The highlighted areas are approximate. Paving dates and work areas may change due to weather, field conditions, or unforeseen delays, including traffic delays affecting deliveries of paving materials. Here’s the latest planned schedule: • Oct. 15–16: Grading to prepare the road base. • Oct. 16, blue section: Paving on the northern portion of Sutro Springs Road and a small section of Territory Road. • Oct. 19, red section: Paving on the middle portion of Sutro Springs Road. • Oct. 20, green sections: Paving on the southern portion of Sutro Springs Road and the northern portion of Sam Clemens Avenue. • Oct. 21, purple section: Paving on the remaining portion of Sam Clemens Avenue. • Oct. 19–30: Shouldering work along the edges of the pavement. • Nov. 2–6: Road striping and sign installation. On the day your section is paved, access to homes and driveways may be temporarily restricted between approximately 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Flaggers will help residents get in and out when possible, but vehicles cannot drive on newly placed asphalt until it has cooled enough to prevent damage. If you have a delivery scheduled during paving, please share this schedule with your provider so they can plan around access restrictions and possible delays. Please expect increased truck traffic and large equipment in the area. Emergency vehicles will continue to have access as needed. Work currently under contract is expected to be complete by Nov. 6. Additional drainage work is being considered and, if added, could extend the schedule by about one week. Thank you, Mark Twain residents, for your patience and cooperation. We’ll continue sharing updates as work progresses. Alt text: Aerial map showing approximate paving areas for the Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project. Blue marks northern Sutro Springs Road and a small section of Territory Road for Friday, Oct. 16. Red marks the middle portion of Sutro Springs Road for Monday, Oct. 19. Green marks southern Sutro Springs Road and northern Sam Clemens Avenue for Tuesday, Oct. 20. Purple marks the remaining portion of Sam Clemens Avenue for Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dates and work areas are subject to change.

Latest update Oct. 14 from TRIGID: USA Parkway Traffic Alert and Water Service Outage A water main break reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, just north of Innovation Way has damaged the northbound lanes of USA Parkway and washed out part of the slope behind the guardrail. Road closure and repairs USA Parkway is currently closed between Sydney Drive and Innovation Way. TRIGID is working to open one lane in each direction by 7 a.m. today, Oct. 14. This is a target time and may change as crews work. Traffic may remain limited to one lane in each direction through the weekend while roadway repairs are completed. Please plan for delays and follow traffic control signs. Water service outage All water customers south of the USA Parkway and Innovation Way intersection are currently without drinking water service. TRIGID estimates restoration could take up to 48 hours. Affected customers have been notified. Process water and sewer service have not been interrupted. TRIGID has isolated the break, and Q&D crews are on-site to make repairs. TRIGID thanks the Nevada Highway Patrol and NDOT for assisting with traffic control.