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Commission Sets Ordinance to Prevent False Fire Alarms
At their meeting last week, the Churchill County Commissioners held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance prohibiting the transmission of false fire alarms. The ordinance also institutes fines for residents who repeatedly call out the Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief Jared Dooley said his department will work...
Silver Springs man faces charges for selling deadly fentanyl to a 22-year-old
A Silver Springs man is behind bars after being linked to the death of 22 year old Michael Fernandez. 32 year old Joseph Rose Tyler Maciel V was arrested for selling fentanyl that ultimately caused the death of Fernandez. Back in December of 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office were...
You’re invited to ‘LOVE FALLON’ event this Saturday
FALLON, Nev. (KOLO) - Several groups and leaders in Fallon are teaming up to host a free event this weekend called “Love Fallon”. It starts Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast at Oats Park. Mayor Ken Tedford will give a speech, a...
Cricket treatment planning underway for Northern Nevada
The Nevada Department of Agriculture encourages the public to report cricket sightings to aid in population tracking and treatment planning. As of April 18, 220 reports were received from Washoe, Pershing, Churchill, Humboldt, Lander, Eureka, White Pine and Elko counties. Based on reported sightings and surveying of the area in 2023 and 2024, the NDA has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine to protect 222,254 acres by aerial treatments.
Clay Receives Probation for Selling Marijuana Near Playground By Teresa Moon
Tanya C. Clay appeared for sentencing on the charge of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Sale on April 8 in the Tenth Judicial District Court in Fallon before visiting Judge Robert E. Estes. According to DDA Aaron Thomas, the defendant was found in contact...
Oasis roundup: Bighorns’ sweep sets up battle for 2A title
First place is on the line this weekend for the Oasis Academy baseball team. In its first year of postseason eligibility, the Bighorns swept North Tahoe last week, setting the stage when No. 1 West Wendover visits Fallon for a three-game series. Oasis Academy (17-3) needs to sweep West Wendover...
Roundup: Win for swim; track in Truckee; golf wins twice
Fallon’s boys and girls swim teams easily defeated Sparks at the Northwest pool in Reno two weeks ago. The Wave didn’t lose a contested race with the regional meet around the corner next month. The Greenwave boys won, 89-36, while the girls won, 80-34. For the boys, only...
Love Fallon City-Wide Volunteer Event for city beautification
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Join Love Fallon on April 27 for a city-wide volunteer event focused on enhancing Fallon’s charming urban landscape and well-being. The City of Fallon is partnering with Love Our Cities, who aim to amplify our impact and foster community pride. Volunteers will participate in various beautification projects across Fallon. From a landscape clean-up to painting a mural, there are volunteer opportunities for everyone.
Kelly Sentenced to 6-12 Years for Lewdness with a Child
Justin Eugene Kelly appeared for sentencing in the Tenth Judicial District Court in Fallon before visiting Judge Robert Estes on April 8. Kelly pleaded guilty to two felony counts of Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of Sixteen in January. Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker asked the court to...
Churchill Kids Choir Spring Concert April 23
The Churchill Kids Choir (CKC) will hold its Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at Numa Elementary School. The concert will be held in the multipurpose room, and refreshments will be served. The concert is free to attend, and CKC and Performing Arts of Churchill County (PACC) welcome everyone to come listen to the community’s talented children.
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