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CCHS Place in Precautionary Lockdown Thursday

CCHS Place in Precautionary Lockdown Thursday
CCHS. Photo courtesy of CEDA.

Churchill County School District notified parents at 10:08 a.m., Thursday, August 15, that CCHS had been placed in what they called a “soft lockdown.” According to CCSD officials, the Fallon Police Department received a third-party tip regarding potential firearms on school grounds. “We are keeping students and staff in lockdown as an extra precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus,” said CCSD Public Information Officer, Kaitlin Ritchie. 

By 10:17, CCSD reported that Fallon PD had cleared the high school to release students and staff. According to the police department, officers received information that students possibly had firearms in their cars. “After a thorough investigation and a search of the referenced students, vehicles, and related locations, no firearms were located,” said PD officials. “No threat was identified, so the school was released from the lockdown.” 

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Comment author: Gus WidickComment text: I was in the Navy with Mike, Lemoore FL. To Jacksonville FL. He was a great friend and shipmate. You knew when he was in the room his laughter was unmistakable. Rest in peace old friend.Comment publication date: 5/2/26, 10:25 PMComment source: Obituary - Michael Charles DarnallComment author: DaveComment text: I Live in Moundhouse, was woken around 1:00AM to rattling and vibrating. Nothing too serious, just a bit of noise and glass items clinking together. Could feel bed shake too.Comment publication date: 5/1/26, 4:41 PMComment source: Earthquake Swarm Hits FallonComment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert Kroll
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