https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/2,leanna-lehman en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9142,sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-on-26-counts-related-to-home-invasionsChurchill County Sheriff’s Office released information on April 1 in relation to the arrests of two suspects connected to recent home invasions in the area.The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office report...]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9142,sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-on-26-counts-related-to-home-invasions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9141,defense-seeks-change-of-venue-for-filiatraut-murder-trialRobert Richards appeared on March 30 with defense attorney Kale Mackenzie Brock in Lyon County’s Third Judicial District Court before Judge Leon Aberasturi for a status hearing.Richards is charged in...]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9141,defense-seeks-change-of-venue-for-filiatraut-murder-trial https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9138,concerns-rise-over-staff-programming-and-the-future-of-the-life-centerThe William N. Pennington Life Center, a hub for senior life in Fallon, is facing growing concern from community members over staffing, reduced programming, and day-to-day operations. Some seniors who...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9138,concerns-rise-over-staff-programming-and-the-future-of-the-life-center https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9122,the-great-debate-public-safety-vs-rules-on-bail-and-or-releasesOver the past several years, states and cities across the country have faced public backlash after court rulings limited the use of cash bail and expanded release on recognizance. Nevada is no excepti...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9122,the-great-debate-public-safety-vs-rules-on-bail-and-or-releases https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9119,get-ready-it-s-almost-junior-livestock-show-sale-timeSpring is here, at least in part, and with it comes one of Fallon’s favorite youth agricultural events. The Churchill County Junior Livestock Show & Sale (CCJLS) kicks off on April 23, although pa...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9119,get-ready-it-s-almost-junior-livestock-show-sale-time https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9150,four-tcid-board-members-reelected-mike-olsen-elected-for-division-4Truckee-Carson Irrigation District held a special meeting on April 8 to affirm the election results for the office of Director of the Board of Directors for the 2026 election year. The election, which...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9150,four-tcid-board-members-reelected-mike-olsen-elected-for-division-4 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9095,city-council-approves-liquor-licenses-continues-power-agreementAt its March 17 meeting, the Fallon City Council approved multiple business agenda items, including liquor licenses for local businesses, the extension of a power resource agreement, and standard fina...]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9095,city-council-approves-liquor-licenses-continues-power-agreement https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9078,task-force-update-part-ii-fentanyl-dirty-30s-and-the-new-methThe North Central Nevada Task Force (NCNTF) presented at the Churchill Community Coalition's quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 18, to update the community on recent Task Force activity and narcoti...]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9078,task-force-update-part-ii-fentanyl-dirty-30s-and-the-new-meth https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9079,fallon-woman-facing-29-counts-of-child-exploitationTracy Elizabeth Hansen, 37, was arrested on March 26 by Homeland Security on allegations of distributing child sexual abuse material online. She was arraigned in New River Township Justice Court on Fr...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:19:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9079,fallon-woman-facing-29-counts-of-child-exploitation https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9056,commissioners-approve-funding-recruitment-and-continued-assessment-for-vfdBy Leanna LehmanThe Churchill County Commission moved through a full agenda on Wednesday, March 18, including employee recognition, budget planning, project funding, fire protection, and a leadership...]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9056,commissioners-approve-funding-recruitment-and-continued-assessment-for-vfd https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9041,task-force-update-seizures-trends-and-the-high-cost-of-drug-abuse-part-iThe North Central Nevada Task Force (NCNTF) presented at the Churchill Community Coalition quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 18, to update the community on recent Task Force activity and narcotics...]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9041,task-force-update-seizures-trends-and-the-high-cost-of-drug-abuse-part-i https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9040,local-rancher-says-navy-land-expansion-is-devastating-his-family-ranchFallon rancher Justin Snow spoke at length during public comments at the March 10, 2026, Fallon Range Training Complex Intergovernmental Executive Committee meeting, telling officials that the Navy’s...]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9040,local-rancher-says-navy-land-expansion-is-devastating-his-family-ranch https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9036,north-central-narcotics-task-force-seizes-525-grams-of-meth-in-fallonJojeana Marie Speakman was arrested Feb. 5, 2026, by the North Central Narcotic Task Force on multiple drug charges, including high-level trafficking of more than 400 grams of a Schedule I controlled...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:04:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9036,north-central-narcotics-task-force-seizes-525-grams-of-meth-in-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9018,justice-court-march-12Fallon’s New River Township Justice Court convened Thursday, March 12, with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding.Vicki Henderson appeared for sentencing on a first offense DUI. The court noted Henderson h...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9018,justice-court-march-12 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8994,fallon-municipal-airport-marks-new-eraThe Fallon Municipal Airport marked a new chapter Tuesday as city leaders, aviation partners, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating long-awaited improvements to the...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8994,fallon-municipal-airport-marks-new-era https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8978,charged-with-open-murder-miller-case-moves-to-district-courtAdam Elijah Miller appeared in Canal Township Justice Court in Fernley on March 5, 2026, for a preliminary hearing, at which time Judge Lori Matheus determined that probable cause existed and that the...]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8978,charged-with-open-murder-miller-case-moves-to-district-court https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8958,tcid-sets-100-water-season-water-orders-begin-march-16The Truckee Carson Irrigation District Board met on Mar. 10 to receive updates on current water levels as well as projected inflows into the Carson and Truckee rivers and Lahontan Reservoir over the c...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8958,tcid-sets-100-water-season-water-orders-begin-march-16 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8917,ranchers-press-navy-on-compensation-as-frtc-expansion-moves-forwardThe room at Fallon’s Old Post Office was quiet at first.Around the tables sat ranchers who have spent years grazing cattle across northern Nevada rangeland — land that will soon be divided by the fenc...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8917,ranchers-press-navy-on-compensation-as-frtc-expansion-moves-forward https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8934,justice-court-feb-12-and-26New River Township Justice Court in Fallon convened on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26, with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding. Matters from the Feb. 19 calendar were printed in the Feb. 27 edition of Th...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8934,justice-court-feb-12-and-26 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8931,school-district-names-metz-as-transportation-supervisorThe Churchill County School District Board of Trustees approved an employment contract on Feb. 17 during their regular meeting, confirming the hiring of Austin Metz as transportation supervisor, a rol...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8931,school-district-names-metz-as-transportation-supervisor https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8889,logos-got-talent-2026Only Logos Christian Academy students took the stage on Feb. 18 for their annual “Logos Got Talent Show.” Emceed by volunteer Chancy Parsons and student Jace Slentz, the show brought hearty giggles an...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8889,logos-got-talent-2026 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8896,justice-court-new-river-township-justice-court-convened-thursday-feb-19-in-fallon-with-judge-benjamin-trotter-presidingNew River Township Justice Court convened Thursday, Feb. 19, in Fallon with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding. Hannah Ward pleaded guilty to DUI second offense, a misdemeanor, and driving with a l...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8896,justice-court-new-river-township-justice-court-convened-thursday-feb-19-in-fallon-with-judge-benjamin-trotter-presiding https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8894,community-weighs-in-on-superintendent-searchAs the Churchill County School District moves forward in selecting a new superintendent, community members have outlined clear priorities for the district’s future leadership.As part of the search pro...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8894,community-weighs-in-on-superintendent-search https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8882,social-services-details-programs-funding-pressures-in-county-budget-hearingThe Churchill County Board of County Commissioners convened Feb. 19–20 to begin a series of public budget hearings as the county starts its annual review of department budgets and funding for public s...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8882,social-services-details-programs-funding-pressures-in-county-budget-hearing https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8895,county-advances-work-on-second-water-treatment-plantChurchill County officials are moving forward with long-term water infrastructure improvements centered around a second water treatment plant at the Fallon Golf Course.The project, which has been in p...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8895,county-advances-work-on-second-water-treatment-plant https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8881,bulls-sale-week-brings-buyers-cowboys-and-concert-to-fallonThe Great Basin Bull Sale returned to Fallon over Valentine’s Day weekend, bringing ranchers, buyers, and spectators together for one of the region’s busiest winter events.According to Rafter 3C Opera...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8881,bulls-sale-week-brings-buyers-cowboys-and-concert-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8877,wnc-to-give-fallon-s-nursing-students-a-space-of-their-ownWestern Nevada College (WNC) launched construction on a renovation project to convert the Piñon Building on its Fallon campus into a dedicated Nursing and Allied Health training facility, with a kick-...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8877,wnc-to-give-fallon-s-nursing-students-a-space-of-their-own https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8848,lincoln-day-dinner-raises-funds-and-rallies-support-for-republican-candidatesChurchill County Republicans marked Valentine’s Day with the party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner, a fundraising evening that combined dinner, auctions, and a string of short speeches from elected offici...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8848,lincoln-day-dinner-raises-funds-and-rallies-support-for-republican-candidates https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8854,tribal-water-allocation-agreement-specifics-questioned-during-tcid-meetingThe Truckee-Carson Irrigation District Board of Directors met Feb. 3 in Fallon for its regular monthly meeting to discuss operations, finances, and early water supply projections for the upcoming seas...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8854,tribal-water-allocation-agreement-specifics-questioned-during-tcid-meeting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8853,tcid-update-water-conditions-assessments-and-financial-outlookOperations and maintenance updates, early water outlook projections, and a lengthy budget discussion dominated the Feb. 3 meeting of the Truckee Carson Irrigation District Board of Directors.Construct...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8853,tcid-update-water-conditions-assessments-and-financial-outlook https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8825,preliminary-hearing-set-for-adam-miller-in-murder-caseAdam Elijah Miller, who is charged with killing his father and attempting to kill his mother, will appear in Canal Justice Court in Fernley on March 5-6 for a preliminary hearing before Judge Lori Mat...]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8825,preliminary-hearing-set-for-adam-miller-in-murder-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8824,richards-pleads-not-guilty-in-sara-filiatraut-murder-caseRobert Matthew Richards appeared in Lyon County’s Third Judicial District Court in Yerington on Feb. 9 with his defense attorney, Kale Mackenzie Brock. Richards, who has been in custody in the Lyon Co...]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8824,richards-pleads-not-guilty-in-sara-filiatraut-murder-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8805,chamber-of-commerce-awards-gala-and-the-winner-isThe Fallon Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses during its annual Chamber of Commerce awards gala on Friday evening, Feb. 6. The Fallon Convention Center, bedecked in red, white, and blue,...]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8805,chamber-of-commerce-awards-gala-and-the-winner-is https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8820,chamber-of-commerce-awards-gala-and-the-winner-isThe Fallon Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses during its annual Chamber of Commerce awards gala on Friday evening, Feb. 6. The Fallon Convention Center, bedecked in red, white, and blue,...]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:33:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8820,chamber-of-commerce-awards-gala-and-the-winner-is https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8787,blm-wild-horse-numbers-are-in-roundups-continueBureau of Land Management Assistant Field Manager for the Stillwater Field Office, Jim Mazza, updated Churchill County Commissioners on Dec. 17, including wild horses in Churchill County. Specifically...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8787,blm-wild-horse-numbers-are-in-roundups-continue https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8739,fallon-man-intends-to-fight-lewdness-chargesFelipe Antonio Rodriguez-Martinez, in custody, appeared in Fallon’s New River Township Justice Court before Judge Benjamin Trotter on January 15, 2026. Rodriguez-Martinez was arraigned on four counts,...]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8739,fallon-man-intends-to-fight-lewdness-charges https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8722,great-basin-bull-sale-week-is-back-feb-13-15The Great Basin Bull Sale is back and shaping up to be one of the largest events to date. With buyers and sellers expected from across the West and more than 200 bulls consigned for sale, the event is...]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8722,great-basin-bull-sale-week-is-back-feb-13-15 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8691,nevada-bound-sex-trafficking-in-the-silver-statePart I: The Prostitution ConnectionJanuary is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time intended to focus attention on a crime that is often hidden in plain sight. The Silver State, also known as...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8691,nevada-bound-sex-trafficking-in-the-silver-state https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8686,new-frontier-treatment-center-bigger-better-and-ready-to-serveNew Frontier Treatment Center in Fallon celebrated its recently completed facility expansion on Jan. 13. A host of state, federal, and local partners, who helped make the project possible, were on han...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8686,new-frontier-treatment-center-bigger-better-and-ready-to-serve https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8673,teen-charged-as-adult-granted-probation-in-attempted-poisoning-caseMelvyn Sanders-Hahn appeared for sentencing in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Thomas Stockard on Jan. 6 for willfully poisoning or adulterating food, water, or medicine. Barely 16 at t...]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8673,teen-charged-as-adult-granted-probation-in-attempted-poisoning-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8670,jan-6-county-commission-meeting-actions-and-approvalsThe Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved a full slate of zoning, funding, personnel, and contract items during its Jan. 6, 2026, meeting, while declining to overturn a Planning Commission...]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8670,jan-6-county-commission-meeting-actions-and-approvals https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8642,district-court-dec-30The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, Dec. 30, with Judge Steven Kosach presiding, sitting in for Judge Thomas Stockard.Kevin Jay Chico was not present for a Competency Hearing as he con...]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8642,district-court-dec-30 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8643,munoz-charged-with-murder-daniel-munoz-jury-trial-scheduled-for-aug-3Daniel Lee Munoz of Fallon and Reno pleaded not guilty to Open Murder on May 3, 2025, in Reno’s Second Judicial District Court before Judge David Hardy, upon which the court set a jury trial for Augus...]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8643,munoz-charged-with-murder-daniel-munoz-jury-trial-scheduled-for-aug-3 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8626,high-stakes-at-eight-seconds-top-gun-bull-riding-rings-in-the-new-yearFallon rang in the New Year at Rafter 3C Events Complex in Fallon in full western style. With a sold-out crowd packing the house and standing room only for latecomers, 32 of the toughest cowboys in th...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8626,high-stakes-at-eight-seconds-top-gun-bull-riding-rings-in-the-new-year https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8625,happy-105th-birthday-fallon-community-theatreOne hundred and five years ago, on Dec. 30, the newly completed Rex Theatre, Fallon’s first theatre, celebrated its grand opening. And very grand it was.Constructed in 1920 as the New Rex Theatre, the...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8625,happy-105th-birthday-fallon-community-theatre https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8609,fallon-man-faces-11-counts-relating-to-child-abuse-and-sexual-assaultSebastian Nathaniel Landers, 32, was arrested on Nov. 21 on 11 counts alleging sexual assault of a child and offenses relating to sexual assault, abuse, neglect, and coercion.On November 23, the Churc...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8609,fallon-man-faces-11-counts-relating-to-child-abuse-and-sexual-assault https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8603,blm-updates-county-commission-frtc-grazing-sage-grouse-land-exchanges-and-moreBureau of Land Management Assistant Field Manager for the Stillwater Field Office Jim Mazza updated Churchill County Commissioners on several fronts on Dec. 17, including the planned Sand Canyon Road...]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8603,blm-updates-county-commission-frtc-grazing-sage-grouse-land-exchanges-and-more https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8598,rostin-snow-takes-third-in-the-world-at-2025-jr-nfr-bull-riding Current and former home to a number of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifiers and world champions, our small Northern Nevada town has seen more than its fa...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8598,rostin-snow-takes-third-in-the-world-at-2025-jr-nfr-bull-riding https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8579,editorial-or-dysfunction-junction-battling-the-ai-writing-beast“OMG! Grammarly is using more AI and everything just got more complex. WHYYYYY?” If you are not familiar with Grammarly, it used to be a valuable editorial tool. It caught most errors, and when y...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8579,editorial-or-dysfunction-junction-battling-the-ai-writing-beast https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8580,county-commission-compensation-study-and-frtc-expansion-advanceThe Churchill County Commission approved a series of staffing, infrastructure, water, and administrative actions during its Dec.17, 2025, meeting, including authorizing expanded recruitment for the Di...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8580,county-commission-compensation-study-and-frtc-expansion-advance https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8536,new-year-s-eve-top-gun-xtreme-bull-riding-is-backDust off your boots and grab your hats. It’s almost that time of year when Busted Up Productions brings some of the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association’s roughest, toughest bull riders to Rafter 3C...]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8536,new-year-s-eve-top-gun-xtreme-bull-riding-is-back https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8519,sheriff-s-office-to-get-e-911-system-upgradeThe Churchill County E-911 Committee’s meeting on December 3 focused on two longstanding challenges for the county’s emergency communications system: ensuring all required carriers contribute to the E...]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:05:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8519,sheriff-s-office-to-get-e-911-system-upgrade https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8511,nevada-ranchers-test-virtual-fencing-for-grazing-and-rangeland-healthAcross Nevada’s open country, the work of hauling barbed wire, pounding posts, and patching tired fencelines remains part of daily ranch life. But as rangeland conditions grow more complex and labor d...]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8511,nevada-ranchers-test-virtual-fencing-for-grazing-and-rangeland-health https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8510,nevada-stakes-it-s-claim-in-the-west-s-tech-futureStartup Week events in Las Vegas and Reno this September offered a glimpse of what many state leaders and industry watchers have been seeing for a while: Nevada is becoming a serious player in the nat...]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8510,nevada-stakes-it-s-claim-in-the-west-s-tech-future https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8457,county-pauses-cnhd-admin-physician-380k-salary-increase Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8457,county-pauses-cnhd-admin-physician-380k-salary-increase https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8461,justice-court-update-nov-13Judge Benjamin Trotter handled multiple sentencing matters during the Nov. 13 New River Township Justice Court docket, including a domestic violence case with mandatory custody time and a protection o...]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8461,justice-court-update-nov-13 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8432,man-serving-40-years-for-sexual-assault-in-carson-city-enters-plea-to-fallon-chargesBrian Keith DeWitt, 47, appeared in the Tenth Judicial District Court in Fallon on Nov. 4 before Judge Thomas Stockard on charges of Attempt to Commit Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age of 14, a...]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:30:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8432,man-serving-40-years-for-sexual-assault-in-carson-city-enters-plea-to-fallon-charges https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8427,nevada-marks-national-rural-health-day-local-leaders-push-for-stronger-frontier-healthcareNevada’s rural communities will join the national observance of National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, to recognize both the work being done and the challenges that still shape healthcare in...]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8427,nevada-marks-national-rural-health-day-local-leaders-push-for-stronger-frontier-healthcare https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8429,county-approves-preliminary-sand-creek-map-caps-funds-addresses-staffingChurchill County Commissioners worked through a full agenda at their Nov. 10 meeting, including subdivision planning, CAPS shelter repairs, and staffing needs in the District Attorney’s and Public Def...]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8429,county-approves-preliminary-sand-creek-map-caps-funds-addresses-staffing https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8414,commission-moves-forward-with-county-compensation-studyChurchill County commissioners heard detailed presentations from two consulting firms on Nov. 10 as they prepare to launch a full classification and compensation study for all county positions. After...]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8414,commission-moves-forward-with-county-compensation-study https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8412,nevada-marks-national-rural-health-dayNevada’s rural communities will join the national observance of National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, to recognize both the work being done and the challenges that still shape healthcare in...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:29:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8412,nevada-marks-national-rural-health-day https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8384,surviving-the-uniform-dr-gilmartin-on-life-beyond-the-badge-local-and-regional-law-enforcement-officers-and-first-responMany Americans don't have to imagine this; they are law enforcement officers, EMTs, firefighters, or others serving in high-risk, high-intensity jobs. However, unlike in countries like Australia, wher...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8384,surviving-the-uniform-dr-gilmartin-on-life-beyond-the-badge-local-and-regional-law-enforcement-officers-and-first-respon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8378,man-serving-40-years-for-sexual-assault-in-carson-city-enters-plea-to-fallon-chargesBrian Keith DeWitt, 47, appeared in the Tenth Judicial District Court in Fallon on Nov. 4 before Judge Thomas Stockard on charges of Attempt to Commit Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age of 14, a...]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:29:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8378,man-serving-40-years-for-sexual-assault-in-carson-city-enters-plea-to-fallon-charges https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8336,man-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-mineral-and-churchill-counties-sentenced-to-45-years-to-lifeTimothy Raymond Ruth, in custody, appeared for sentencing in the Tenth Judicial District Court Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, before Judge Stockard on two counts: (I) Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:04:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8336,man-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-mineral-and-churchill-counties-sentenced-to-45-years-to-life https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8326,mike-berney-named-trustee-of-the-year-by-nevada-hospital-associationCongratulations to Banner Churchill Community Hospital’s own Mike Berney, who was recently named the 2025 Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) Trustee of the Year.Berney, who has served on Banner Churchi...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8326,mike-berney-named-trustee-of-the-year-by-nevada-hospital-association https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8323,fallon-recognizes-domestic-violence-awareness-month-hands-are-not-for-hittingOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those lost, and raise awareness about relationship abuse. Here in Churchill County, Fallon’s Domestic Violence Interve...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8323,fallon-recognizes-domestic-violence-awareness-month-hands-are-not-for-hitting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8273,tenth-judicial-district-court-tuesday-october-7-judge-thomas-stockard-presidingThe Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Fallon with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.Cassandra Gale Davis appeared for arraignment on three charges: (1) Battery by a Probationer,...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8273,tenth-judicial-district-court-tuesday-october-7-judge-thomas-stockard-presiding https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8243,fallon-man-charged-with-child-exploitation-and-assaultBrandon Michael Wilcox, 39, was arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sexual assault of a child under the age of 16. The Churchill County District Attorney's Office filed a criminal compl...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8243,fallon-man-charged-with-child-exploitation-and-assault https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8155,hendrix-sues-churchill-county-over-hiring-process Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8155,hendrix-sues-churchill-county-over-hiring-process https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8111,threats-at-ccms-and-oasis-academy-prompt-law-enforcement-responseTwo separate security threats in early September again tested Fallon-area schools’ safety protocols. Last week, Churchill County Middle School (CCMS) and Oasis Academy Prep administrators received rep...]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8111,threats-at-ccms-and-oasis-academy-prompt-law-enforcement-response https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8053,man-accused-of-sexual-assault-released-on-or-detained-by-iceJuan Perez-Santillan appeared in New River Township Justice Court on July 31 before Judge Benjamin Trotter for a status hearing on two Category A felony charges stemming from a July 19 incident at a r...]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8053,man-accused-of-sexual-assault-released-on-or-detained-by-ice https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8014,churchill-arts-council-settles-lawsuit-after-2023-art-heistMore than a year after discovering that over 100 pieces of art had been quietly removed from its permanent collection, the Churchill Arts Council (CAC) has reached a settlement with former Executive D...]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8014,churchill-arts-council-settles-lawsuit-after-2023-art-heist https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8036,local-man-accused-of-sexual-assault-detained-by-iceJuan Perez-Santillan appeared in New River Township Justice Court on July 31 before Judge Benjamin Trotter for a status hearing on two Category A felony charges stemming from a July 19 incident at a r...]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8036,local-man-accused-of-sexual-assault-detained-by-ice https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7974,ruth-pleads-guilty-in-child-sexual-assault-exploitation-caseTimothy Raymond Ruth, in custody, appeared in the Tenth Judicial District on July 29 before Judge Thomas Stockard. Ruth pleaded guilty to two Category A Felonies: Count I, Sexual Assault of a Child Un...]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:55:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7974,ruth-pleads-guilty-in-child-sexual-assault-exploitation-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7965,get-moo-ving-ag-experience-returns-to-cantaloupe-festivalOne of the most popular attractions at the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is back and better than ever. Redesigned last year under the leadership of Joe Frey, the Ag Experience is now a...]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7965,get-moo-ving-ag-experience-returns-to-cantaloupe-festival https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7934,let-the-melon-madness-begin-only-three-weeks-until-the-cantaloupe-festival-and-country-fairEvery August, just as the summer heat peaks in Northern Nevada, something sweet takes center stage in Churchill County: the mighty Hearts of Gold cantaloupe. Grown in the Lahontan Valley since the ear...]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7934,let-the-melon-madness-begin-only-three-weeks-until-the-cantaloupe-festival-and-country-fair https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7916,three-sexual-assault-arrests-reported-in-two-days-justice-court-hearings-july-24Three individuals were charged with sexual assault-related offenses last weekend. All three defendants are scheduled to appear in New River Township Justice Court on Thursday, July 24, before Justice...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7916,three-sexual-assault-arrests-reported-in-two-days-justice-court-hearings-july-24 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7891,california-teen-kidnaping-results-in-fallon-arrestAideyn Jace Purdy-Knudson first appeared before Judge Benjam Trotter in New River Township Justice Court on March 20, following his March 19 arrest and subsequent booking into the Churchill County Jai...]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7891,california-teen-kidnaping-results-in-fallon-arrest https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7851,rocky-wells-17-count-drug-case-moves-forwardRocky Wells, who faces 17 felony and misdemeanor charges related to an April 1 arrest involving drugs, weapons, and the alleged presence of children during criminal activity, was not present for a sch...]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:28:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7851,rocky-wells-17-count-drug-case-moves-forward https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7838,fallon-celebrates-freedom-the-flag-and-america-on-july-4thFallon’s Fourth of July celebration brought the community together in full spirit, with packed streets, blue Nevada skies, and a contagious energy that stretched from the Chamber of Commerce’s annual...]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:08:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7838,fallon-celebrates-freedom-the-flag-and-america-on-july-4th https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7788,churchill-county-recognizes-employees-for-serviceAt its June 18 meeting, the Churchill County Commissioners recognized 10 county employees for their combined 110 years of service to the community.The following employees were honored for their tenure...]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7788,churchill-county-recognizes-employees-for-service https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7754,multi-count-child-exploitation-case-moves-to-district-court-on-heels-of-plea-agreementOne of Fallon’s most serious—and expansive—child exploitation cases has recently been making its way through Churchill County courts. Arrested on March 13, 2025, Eugene Norbert Fonder, who was facing...]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7754,multi-count-child-exploitation-case-moves-to-district-court-on-heels-of-plea-agreement https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7712,fallon-youth-shine-at-nevada-state-high-school-rodeo-finalsFallon’s young rodeo athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and determination at the 2025 Nevada State High School Rodeo Finals, held in Winnemucca. Their efforts earned spots in prestigious national...]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:59:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7712,fallon-youth-shine-at-nevada-state-high-school-rodeo-finals https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7696,fallon-mft-powwow-honors-healing-heritage-and-traditionThe Moving Forward Together Powwow, held from May 30 to June 1 at the Rafter 3C Events Complex in Fallon, was a three-day gathering that honored Native culture through dance, song, art, and storytelli...]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7696,fallon-mft-powwow-honors-healing-heritage-and-tradition https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7574,sb172-amended-to-exclude-overtime-for-ag-labor-other-industry-changes-under-considerationNevada lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that could significantly alter working conditions for agricultural employees across the state — changes that would especially impact Northern Nevad...]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 02:41:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7574,sb172-amended-to-exclude-overtime-for-ag-labor-other-industry-changes-under-consideration https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7548,munoz-bonds-out-legal-questions-mount-in-murder-caseFallon businessman, Daniel Lee Munoz, accused of killing his wife and burying her beneath the family trampoline is now under house arrest after posting $5 million bail in March. However, the case agai...]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:26:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7548,munoz-bonds-out-legal-questions-mount-in-murder-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7560,battle-for-the-badge-nick-dondero-ordered-to-vacate-office-of-esmeralda-county-sheriffUpdate: Esmeralda County Commissioner Mary Jane Zakas has added an item to the May 6 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to discuss — and potentially approve — continuing to pay former Sheriff Nick...]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:47:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7560,battle-for-the-badge-nick-dondero-ordered-to-vacate-office-of-esmeralda-county-sheriff https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7517,justice-court-update-apr-10-2025-part-iiNew River Township Justice Court in Fallon convened Tuesday, Apr. 10, with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding.In Custody AppearancesLaura Hill appeared via Zoom from the Churchill County Jail for arraig...]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:38:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7517,justice-court-update-apr-10-2025-part-ii https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7516,justice-court-update-apr-10-2025New River Township Justice Court in Fallon convened Tuesday, Apr. 10, with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding.Joshua Smith appeared via Zoom for sentencing on one count of battery, a misdemeanor. He was...]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7516,justice-court-update-apr-10-2025 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7503,time-change-bill-clears-committee-stirring-up-a-century-of-historyLast week, a bill that would keep Nevada on standard time year-round cleared its first legislative hurdle. Assembly Bill 81, known as the “Lock the Clock” Act, passed out of the Assembly Government Af...]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:39:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7503,time-change-bill-clears-committee-stirring-up-a-century-of-history https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7498,fentanyl-cocaine-cash-and-guns-fallon-man-hit-with-17-chargesRocky Wells appeared via Zoom from the Churchill County Jail in New River Township Justice Court before Judge Benjamin Trotter for an initial appearance in New River Township Justice Court on Thursday...]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7498,fentanyl-cocaine-cash-and-guns-fallon-man-hit-with-17-charges https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7492,justice-court-update-april-3-2025New River Township Justice Court in Fallon convened Thursday, April 3 with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding.Cynthia Fletcher appeared for sentencing on a charge of Petit Larceny, to which she pleaded...]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:57:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7492,justice-court-update-april-3-2025 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7465,nevada-lawmakers-weigh-key-bills-ag-workers-rights-social-media-rules-and-moreAs the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session continues, lawmakers are reviewing a range of proposals that could bring changes across education, labor, elections, and digital safety.One bill moving forward i...]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7465,nevada-lawmakers-weigh-key-bills-ag-workers-rights-social-media-rules-and-more https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7478,justice-court-march-27New River Township Justice Court convened Thursday, March 27, with Judge Benjamin Trotter presiding.Meggan Lynn Rodriguez appeared for sentencing on a charge of Domestic Battery, First Offense. She wa...]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7478,justice-court-march-27 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7476,nevada-supreme-court-orders-removal-of-esmeralda-county-sheriff-nick-donderoThe Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the removal of Esmeralda County Sheriff Nicholas Dondero, ruling that his 2007 conviction for domestic violence disqualifies him from serving as a peace officer un...]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:39:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7476,nevada-supreme-court-orders-removal-of-esmeralda-county-sheriff-nick-dondero https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7436,case-against-robert-richards-in-filiatraut-murder-case-continues-new-witness-appears-new-counsel-assigned-and-evidence-uRobert Matthew Richards, currently in custody at the Lyon County Jail, appeared in Fernley's Canal Township Justice Court in Fernley on March 18 for a status hearing before Judge Lori Matheus. Richard...]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:24:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7436,case-against-robert-richards-in-filiatraut-murder-case-continues-new-witness-appears-new-counsel-assigned-and-evidence-u https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7408,bail-set-at-200k-in-sexual-assault-caseNew River Township Justice Court Judge Benjamin Trotter set bail at $200,000 for a California man accused of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault following his extradition to Nevada.Brandon Her...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:24:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7408,bail-set-at-200k-in-sexual-assault-case https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7407,new-river-township-justice-court-march-13The New River Township Justice Court in Churchill County convened Thursday, March 13, 2025, with Justice of the Peace Benjamin Trotter presiding over multiple cases, including domestic battery, a seco...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7407,new-river-township-justice-court-march-13 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7488,district-court-march-11-2025The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on March 11 in Fallon with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding. Jeffery Allen Chandler appeared for a review hearing on alleged violations of pretrial super...]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7488,district-court-march-11-2025 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7487,district-court-march-4-2025The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on March 4, 2025, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.Lindsay Rae Masservey appeared for arraignment and sentencing. Masservey pleaded guilty to the Categor...]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:24:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7487,district-court-march-4-2025