Yerington News

SCOTT SONNER EPA: Uranium in Nev. wells; whistleblower, preacher's wife helped crack toxic mining mystery YERINGTON, Nev.

Submitted Article Even though Breast Cancer Awareness month is over, the fight against cancer should never stop; so with this belief, the newly formed foundation, Stompin' on Breast Cancer, will hold its first fundraiser to take part in that fight--The Ranch Horse Classic and ATTA Trail Trial--this Saturday, November 21, at the L-M Arena on ...

Soroptimist International of Yerington is staging its 1st Annual Coat Drive., and that drive begins immediately.

Submitted Story During the November meeting of the Yerington Task Force, Jennifer Kersten, Case Manager with Lyon Employment Partnership of Lyon County Human Services, urged task force members to spread the news that anyone who would like to become better prepared for employment, and any adult with barriers to employment such as mental health, ...

A Mississippi man was arrested Tuesday near Fernley after stealing a car in Yerington and leading sheriff's deputies on a high speed chase.

The Yerington Task Force, a group of youth and adult volunteers, meets once a month to brainstorm about how to strengthen Yerington through sharing information and resources and working together on projects that improve community wellness, promote substance-free living and reduce poverty.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno will host a Town Hall meeting in Yerington on Jan.

Police are responding to reports of an a oeunknown white powder substancea at the Main Street Post Office in Yerington.

DE LUCCHI-DE LUCCHI: To Sylvio De Lucchi and Julie De Lucchi of Reno, a daughter, Nov.

Walmart opponents may find themselves facing a giant game of Whack-A-Mole if they are successful scuttling plans to build a store in the Virginia Ranch project.

The Bureau of Land Management , Carson City District Office announces the availability of Christmas tree cutting permits to the general public.

A pre-trial conference Thursday in Walker River Justice Court involving a Smith Valley man charged with passing counterfeit bills was expected to be continued.

A Smith Valley man was arrested last week by the Yerington Police Department on charges related to counterfeit bills passed in the area, the YPD reported.

The annual Membership Dinner for the Lyon County Museum will be held in Giuseppe's Steak House inside Dini's Lucky Club in Yerington on Thursday, November 12.

Submitted Story Operation Local Support is looking for help with its annual Christmas Cookie Drive for the Troops this year, primarily because in addition toy to its regular list of soldiers, that organization is also planning to send cookies and candy to the 90 members from the Yerington Army National Guard Unit currently stationed in ...

Eastern Star News October 30, 2009 Submitted Article The annual fraternal picnic for Eastern Star was held in September at the home of Joe and Mouryne Dini and was a lot of fun, with good fellowship and great food.

When I write about an issue and there is a community interest I get calls from people wondering what they did or did not do.

A former track star at Reno High School has agreed to accept more than $100,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing law officers in Lyon County of using excessive force against him at a country music concert in Yerington three years ago.

With some criticism being aired about how the county is handling the new jail issue--including its location--Lyon County Sheriff Allen Viel and other county officials recently spoke about the reasons for their support of expanding the jail facilties in Yerington.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 15 meeting agreed to a request to pay insurance costs for two buildings owned by the Lyon County Museum Society.