Fernley News

A new city logo, better communication with residents and existing businesses and a less cumbersome process for new businesses were the highlights of the recommendations from the University of Nevada, Reno class working on the rebranding of the city of Fernley.

The Fernley branch of Bank of America is one of 10 Nevada branches that have been sold to Washington Federal Bank, and customers will see the transition take place May 2. In the notification and welcome package it is sending to customers, Washington Federal included information about debit cards, automatic payments and deposits, checks and other ... (more)

The Commodity Distribution at the Senior Center day has changed to the fourth Thursday of each month at the same time.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Interstate 80 eastbound near Derby Dam.

Fernley and Silver Stage high schools are among the six target high schools in Northern Nevada taking part in the University of Nevada Reno's Upward Bound program, which helps first-generation, income-qualified students gain information on college, careers, study skills, financial aid and standardized test preparation.

Have you noticed the colorful new "Battle Born" seven-starred badges Lyon County Sheriff's deputies are wearing? These badges are classy and historic, too.

In Carson City, people called Joe Dini "Mr. Speaker," Dini's former campaign manager Marty Bibb said during his eulogy of the Nevada Speaker Emeritus Tuesday morning.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a woman was killed when she was hit by a car while crossing the street in Fernley.

CHRURCHILL COUNTY, Nev. -- Churchill County Sheriff's are looking for answers this evening after a body was discovered buried in a shallow grave east of Fernley.

After a presentation from Superintendent Keith Savage, the Lyon County School District Board of Trustees at its March 25 meeting approved its five-year capital improvement plan, including projects planned in the coming year.

The Fernley Republican Women will hold its next meeting at the Fernley High School Library, 1300 U.S. 95A, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Deciding that's what most residents would call it anyway, the Fernley City Council has decided on Main Street Park as the name for the new art park being constructed across Main Street from the city complex.

Kassie Mohler, owner and operator of the Abandoned Treasures thrift shop, recently reopened in a new location in Dayton.

Fernley Intermediate School's PTSA will hold a general/election meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 8 at the school.

The Commodity Distribution at the Senior Center Day has changed to the fourth Thursday of each month at the same time.

Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a man earlier this week in Fernley.

Banner Health will break ground in late April on construction of a new health center at 1260 Nevada Pacific Blvd. in Fernley that when opened will offer a number of medical services including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics, as well as basic lab work and X-rays.

With the current 10-year rollover bond expiring in two years, the Lyon County School District is looking to place a bond issue question on the 2014 General Election ballot.

The Fernley Preservation Society is seeking to sell or have owners pick up the railroad equipment, stock and memorabilia that remains at the historic Fernley Depot, shown in the 1950s at its former site, by a deadline of May 1. Following approval of a "stipulation and release of claims" between the city of Fernley and the Fernley Preservation ... (more)

David Perry's fifth grade class at Fernley Intermediate School learns about structures from the University of Nevada, Reno Mobile Engineering Lab.