Steve Ranson is Editor Emeritus of the Lahontan Valley News.
Events
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s newest veterans of the month and military supporters were recognized on Feb. 28 in a ceremony at the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City. Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Nevada Department of Veterans Services acting director Lisa Maciel honored four veterans—two each from
Churchill County
The Navy conducted its annual large-scale protection exercise in mid-February for two weeks at installations around the world.
Churchill County
Churchill County was well represented at this year's Veterans of Foreign Wars winter meetings in late January at North Las Vegas.
Military
Thomas Urso of Fallon was promoted Sunday to first sergeant and assumed responsibility of the 1859th Transportation Company, 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.
Agriculture
Buoyed by its successful debut in 2023, this year’s annual Great Basin Bull sale in two weeks will capitalize on the increased number of bulls and buyers at the Rafter 3C Complex.
Churchill County
Fast-moving storm shuts down Navy operations for a day FALLON--After a dismal snowpack report recorded earlier in the month, Mother Nature weighed in with different plans of her own. By the time she was done, the Oasis of Nevada looked more like a winter wonderland than the “balmy” county seat
Churchill County
The second annual Hoey Top Gun Invitational rang out 2023 by showcasing some of the region’s top bull riders before a packed house on New Year’s Eve at the Rafter 3C Arena.
Military
Thousands of people spent several hours Saturday morning at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley and other burial grounds by placing wreaths on military veterans’ gravesites as part of a national program to honor and remember the men and women who served their country.
Military
The Nevada National Guard celebrated the National Guard’s 387th birthday on Dec. 14 at the Nevada Army Guard’s Plumb Lane Armory in Reno.
History & Culture
The USS Nevada on Thursday was recognized Thursday in Nevada's capital on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Churchill County
During the last generation of soldiers, Fallon claimed another distinction: the home of four one-star generals.
Carson City
Military
There are a number of events this week supporting active duty and retired members of the military.
Military
One of the greatest warships that sailed for the U.S. Navy has been eternally etched into the Silver State’s history.
Events
CARSON CITY — The 150th anniversary commemorating the completion of the rail line and subsequently connecting the Queen of the Comstock to San Francisco attracted hundreds of people to the Nevada State Railroad Museum during the long Fourth of July weekend. The anniversary marked the first passenger service to San Francisco
Longtime Navy vet noted for his work with the VFW and UVLC By Steve Ranson / Nevada News Group YERINGTON — For thousands of Nevada’s men and women who have served in the military, Anthony “Tony” Yarbrough has been synonymous with veteran causes for decades. A Navy veteran who served during