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The Lyon County Commissioners have unanimously endorsed Tyler Minor to continue his vital role on the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District board, ensuring strong representation for water management in the region.

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Board approves letter recommending Tyler Minor continue representing Lyon County on Carson‑Truckee Water Conservancy District
The board approved a letter recommending Tyler Minor remain Lyon County’s representative on the Carson‑Truckee Water Conservancy District board. County manager said Minor has served in the role since 2017; the board approved the recommendation 5-0.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Lyon County just secured a groundbreaking $4.29 million grant to revolutionize emergency medical services and improve health outcomes across the community!

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Lyon County accepts $4.29 million Nevada Health Authority grant to expand rural EMS services
Lyon County approved a $4,289,351 grant from the Nevada Health Authority’s Rural Health Transformation Program to fund ambulances, quick-response vehicles, single-role EMT/paramedic positions, dispatch software and billing assessments through Aug. 30, 2027. The board voted 5-0 to accept and authorize the emergency manager to sign.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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November 20, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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Lyon County's recent board meeting sparked heated debate as a narrow vote approved a zoning amendment paving the way for significant industrial development in Silver Springs.

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Lyon County Approves Zoning Amendment for Nevada RE Holdings LLC
County Board votes 3-2 to amend zoning for industrial development in Silver Springs.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Suspects named in break-in at northwest Iowa courthouse

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Suspects named in break-in at northwest Iowa courthouse - Radio Iowa
Nationwide arrest warrants are being issued for two suspects in connection with this week’s burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Bra...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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August 25, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Lyon County's Child Protection Services report shows a steady rate of child abuse and neglect cases, even as the number of concerns rises, highlighting the effectiveness of their screening process.

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Child Protection Services Reports Steady Abuse Rates Amid Increased Screened Calls
CPS data reveals consistent child abuse rates despite a rise in screened-in calls.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Lyon County has taken a bold step towards renewable energy by tentatively approving a massive 400-megawatt solar project, but fierce debates over its impact on the community continue.

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Lyon County approves Winston Solar PUD after months of revisions, with road‑improvement commitments
After public testimony that split residents and supporters, Lyon County commissioners approved a tentative planned‑unit development for the 400‑megawatt Winston Solar Project with a reduced setback and conditions requiring traffic improvements and a landscape buffer.
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March 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Tribal leaders are urging Lyon County to halt the controversial Monarch data center project, citing serious risks to vital water resources and cultural heritage that could spark legal battles.

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Tribes press Lyon County to deny Monarch project, cite water and cultural harms
Multiple tribal councils, including the Walker River Paiute and Yerington Paiute tribes, submitted resolutions and spoke at the public hearing urging commissioners to deny permits for the Monarch data center because of risks to water, cultural sites and sovereign resources.
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August 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Lyon County residents are demanding a pause on new data centers, warning that a single facility could consume as much power as a small city and threaten local resources.

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Residents urge Lyon County to pause data-center approvals amid water and grid concerns
At the July 2 Lyon County meeting, multiple residents called for a temporary moratorium on new data-center approvals, citing potential strain on the power grid, large water demands, noise and light impacts, and insufficient notice and review of projects.
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July 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Sheriff Brad Pope's 2025 report reveals groundbreaking improvements in emergency response times, a staggering 400% increase in traffic stops, and significant drug seizures, all while enhancing community safety initiatives.

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Sheriff Brad Pope presents 2025 annual report highlighting training, response-time improvements and drug enforcement
Sheriff Brad Pope summarized the Lyon County Sheriff27s Office 2025 report: staffing near full strength, 16,242 training hours, improved emergency response times, increased traffic enforcement and drug seizures (including over 6.34 pounds of methamphetamine), and rising jail population and mental-health reports. Commissioners praised community presence; no action was taken.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Lyon County is stepping up to protect its residents with a $120,386 grant aimed at helping those facing potential Medicaid loss starting January 1.

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Lyon County accepts $120,386 grant to help residents transition off Medicaid
County accepted a $120,386.50 State of Nevada Health Authority grant to create an exchange enrollment facilitator program aimed at residents who may lose Medicaid coverage beginning Jan. 1; staff estimated between 625 and 2,500 residents could be affected locally.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The Lyon County Board's controversial decision to reduce the setback for the Winston Energy solar project has sparked fierce debate among residents concerned about traffic and wildlife impacts.

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Commissioners approve smaller highway setback for Winston Energy solar project over resident objections
The Lyon County Board voted 4–1 to reduce the western setback for the Winston Energy Project from 1,980 feet to 1,320 feet to accommodate a proposed easement for transmission and access to an adjacent Monarch data center, drawing lengthy public comment about traffic, wildlife and process transparency.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Lyon County is taking a bold step by considering a temporary moratorium on new data center projects while officials draft a new ordinance—what does this mean for the future of tech in the area?

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Lyon County staff propose temporary moratorium on data center development
Zoning Administrator Breckyn Sprock told the Board she will work with the Auditor and County Attorney to draft a resolution imposing a moratorium on data center permits until a new ordinance is written; no moratorium was adopted at this meeting.
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August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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August 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Microsoft's ambitious data center project in Lyon County is officially moving to the grading phase, with a multi-year schedule ahead and community engagement already in action.

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Microsoft campus moves to grading phase; county expects multi-year schedule
Lyon County staff said three grading permits for the Microsoft data center campus and two substations have been issued; grading is expected over a two- to three-year period with staged work and dust suppression.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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The massive 2,374-acre Winston Solar project has received final approval, but the developer seeks to change setback rules to reroute transmission lines away from residential areas—what will this mean for the community?

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Winston Solar project approved administratively; applicant seeks setback amendment for transmission corridor
Staff said final PD approval was issued for the Winston Solar project (about 2,374 acres, ~400 MW) and that the developer has applied to amend setbacks on the eastern boundary to allow a larger transmission corridor to the substation.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Lyon County's contentious vote for a massive 1,000-MW data center has ignited fierce community opposition over environmental concerns and cultural preservation.

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Lyon County tentatively approves 1,000‑MW Monarch data center PUD despite heavy public opposition
After more than six hours of public comment overwhelmingly opposing the Monarch data center, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–1 with one abstention to grant tentative approval to a planned‑unit development for a 1,000‑megawatt data center, subject to conditions including a 75‑foot maximum building height and traffic mitigations.
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August 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Lyon County residents are demanding a one-year moratorium on new data center approvals, citing urgent concerns over water rights and environmental risks.

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Residents urge Lyon County to pause approvals and demand independent water, air and health studies
More than two dozen speakers pressed commissioners to impose a one‑year moratorium on new data‑center approvals and requested independent hydrological, air‑quality and public‑health studies, citing water scarcity, potential contamination, noise and battery‑fire risks.
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August 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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NV Energy reveals a staggering demand surge from data centers, projecting requests that could triple Nevada's peak energy needs by 2026—what does this mean for local residents?

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NV Energy tells Lyon County data‑center growth could triple statewide peak demand; proposes large‑load service agreements
NV Energy representative told commissioners it has requests totaling about 22,000 MW, roughly three times Nevada's 2025 peak, and described a proposed 'large load electric service agreement' and the 2026 IRP recommendations to allocate costs to large customers and protect existing customers.
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August 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Lyon County is taking bold steps to regulate data centers with a new ordinance that demands rigorous assessments and standards—could this reshape the future of tech infrastructure in the area?

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Lyon County reviews draft data‑center ordinance that would set definitions, setbacks and technical studies
County staff presented a draft ordinance that would treat data centers as a conditional use in industrial zones and require applicants to provide early technical studies (utility, noise, traffic, water), a 20‑year reclaimed water commitment for water‑consuming cooling, and a 150% decommissioning bond. Commissioners asked staff to return with revisions after public feedback.
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August 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Lyon County just approved a crucial agreement to secure juvenile detention beds out of county, but is it the long-term solution they need?

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Lyon County okays interlocal agreement to secure out‑of‑county juvenile detention beds while county plans local options
Facing capacity limits, Lyon County approved an interlocal agreement with Douglas County to use juvenile detention beds at $300 per day through 06/30/2027 while staff explore long‑term local facility options.
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July 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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The Lyon County Planning Commission's narrow vote to advance the controversial Monarch Data Center project has sparked intense community backlash over environmental and cultural concerns.

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Lyon County planning commission forwards Monarch Data Center PUD to commissioners amid broad public opposition
After hours of public testimony raising groundwater, noise, traffic and tribal‑consultation concerns, the Lyon County Planning Commission voted 4–3 on July 14 to forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve the Monarch Data Center planned unit development. Staff and the applicant said multiple state and federal permits and mitigation steps remain.
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July 19, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Lyon County Fiscal Court took significant steps this week by appointing new fire-district board members, securing $73,100 in road funding, and discussing a potential moratorium on data centers.

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Lyon County Fiscal Court approves fire-district appointments, road funding and annexation; rejects two invoices and debates boom mower purchase
At its July 9 special meeting, the Lyon County Fiscal Court appointed two fire-district board members, approved a $73,100 local road-funding contract (Resolution 2026-11) with a 15% local match, carried a concurrence for Papa Z's annexation for sewer, rejected two vendor charges and discussed buying a new boom mower and a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers.
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July 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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The Dayton Regional Citizens Advisory Board took decisive steps in their latest meeting, approving key agendas while the community voiced urgent calls for transparency and improved public safety measures.

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Dayton CAB adopts agenda, approves minutes; commissioners and public raise infrastructure, safety and outreach concerns
The Dayton Regional Citizens Advisory Board voted 5-0 to adopt the July 8 agenda and to approve the June 10 minutes, heard community reports from Commissioner John Casinelli and department updates, and heard repeated requests that meeting recordings be posted publicly.
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July 10, 2026 at 8:04 AM