The Storey Teller News and commentary on what’s really going on in Storey County.

This press release from the extra wonderful Executive Director of the St. Mary’s Art Center A. Perry showcases the extra wonderful facelift bestowed upon the former hospital. Mad props to Jason Van Havel’s team and Storey County for this magnificent effort. If you haven’t yet taken the time to visit …

The Storey Teller has posted Arrest Reports both with and without Mug Shots. In posting Mug Shots, I am conflicted. On the one hand, they serve as a (perhaps ineffective)  deterrent; If you don’t want your face to show up in the public shaming gallery you might think twice about …

  A large gathering of grateful people met at the Virginia and Truckee Depot in Gold Hill to say goodbye to one of the best employees Storey County has ever had. Dean Haymore, after 30 years of dedicated service to Storey County, retired on June 30th, 2017. It was a …

Editors note: There is a fair amount to digest below, so sit back and enjoy the ride. Or you can check out your InstaGram and Facebook memes. First, The Tax Rollback Back Story… The final Commissioners meeting of 2014 was noteworthy for a number of reasons. Bill Sjovangen and Bill …

  PRESENTS: IMAGINATIONS CHILDREN’S SATURDAY ART CLASSES July 8th, 2017 (2 classes) August 5th, 2017 September 9th, 2017 October 14th, 2017 November 11th, 2017 December 9th, 2017 IMAGINATIONS Children’s Saturday Art Classes Reserve your child’s spot today for this unique opportunity  http://stmarysartcenter.org/imaginations-childrens-art-program/ These children’s art programs run all summer and are held …

As I stated in a Storey County Commissioners public comment recently, hypocrisy is something that renders a person’s integrity void. When I get near it, I feel as if I’ve eaten ground glass. Here are some examples: Progressive Liberals who claim they are for peace but look the other way …

I know this one is late but it was requested by a reader who says she reads every one and asked where this one was. Angela Mann told me that this page was the most read page of the newspaper and most folks turned here first. Year to date incident …

  In May I ran an article from FEE every day just after my daughter made me a grandpa. I got feedback (from both left and right-leaners in my flock) saying, in essence, “Storey County Good. Libertarian Tripe Bad.” I am filled with wonderment when I get push back from …

Editors note: I am sure most folks are weary of the CMI story; I know I am. However, I simply cannot allow it to be swept under the rug while CMI principals walk C Street as if they are somehow without reproach. Many folks consider them hucksters of the highest …