News Flash

COVID-19/Coronavirus Public Health Information

In an effort to keep our community informed and up-to-date on COVID-19/Coronavirus, Churchill County has added information on this topic to its Board of Health/Public Service Announcements webpage and will continually update this page with reliable inform...

General Election 2020 Information

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 4 of the 32nd Special Legislative Session, all active registered voters in Nevada will be mailed a ballot for the 2020 General Election. In person voting will also be available during the early voting period and on election day.

M...

NDOT To Begin Improvements to U.S. 95 Between Fallon and Schurz

Single lane closures will be in place on U.S. 95 south of Fallon beginning Nov. 3 as the first phase of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to repave and add a passing lane to the highway begins. 

Single lane closures will be in place on...

State issues recommendations on Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos activities

The Nevada Health Response is issuing recommendations and guidance for celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos. 

El Día de los Muertos is a cherished cultural tradition celebrated in the fall by many Nevadans, and Hallow...

Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Funding Available

The State of Nevada is making available grants through the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Grant Program (PETS Grant): $19 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds available to provide operational support to small businesses, non-profit organizations, art...

Modifications at 10th District Court as Jury Trials Resume

With jury trials resuming in November, the 10th District Court has made changes to accommodate social distancing and space restrictions mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jury Summons/Selection Process

Jury summons will now take place at the Fallon Conventi...

Gov. Sisolak Announces Emergency Directive, Guidance Related to Youth Sports

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that he will be issuing an Emergency Directive lifting restrictions on youth and adult sports and adjusting the COVID-19 statewide guidance on sports.  

The new Directive and accompanying guidance wil...

Gov. Sisolak Adjusts COVID-19 Statewide Baseline Mitigation Standards

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced on Sept. 29 that he will be issuing an Emergency Directive adjusting the COVID-19 Statewide Baseline Mitigation Standards, including increasing limits on gathering sizes.  

The new directive and accompanying...

Free Flu Shots, COVID Testing Offered Oct. 6 at Fairgrounds

Churchill County residents ages six months to age 64 are invited to get free flu shots, with the option to test for COVID, on Oct. 6 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.

Health officials strongly recommend getting a flu shot this year a...

Silver State Health Insurance Exchange's Approved Rates and Carriers for 2021

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to Qualified Health Plans through the online State Based Exchange, known as Nevada Health Link, announces its approved health insurance rates for Plan Year 2021 at an incr...

Two Deaths in Churchill County Today

At approximately 3:30 a.m. this morning, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of an injured male on Sprig Lane.  

Members of the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and medics from Banner Churchill Community ...

Grant Program Targets Rural Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) will be opening a grant program for small businesses located in rural communities on Sept. 28. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LISC’s Small Business Relief Grant program has provided 3,000+ entrepre...

Chris Spross Joins Churchill County As Public Works Director

With an eye toward the future growth in this community, Churchill County welcomes Chris Spross as its new public works director. In this capacity, Spross will oversee the evolution of the former planning department into the Public Works, Planning and Zoni...

Fatal Traffic Accident on Indian Lakes Road

Deputies from the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fallon/Churchill Fire Department and Banner Churchill medics, responded to Indian Lakes Road north of Leter Road for a report of a single vehicle accident with a victim pinned under...

Wishing Tree Applications Now Available

The 2020 Wishing Tree program is now accepting applications from families meeting income and residency requirements who want help in providing for their kids this holiday season.

The Wishing Tree program is possible due to the combined volunteer efforts of...

County Honors Employees With Service Awards

The Board of County Commissioners recognized five county employees with service awards at their meeting on Sept. 16:

• 5 years of service: Samuel White with the Sheriff’s Office and Clinton Allegre of the Road Department
• 15 years: Brandon Bird from ...

NDOT Decides to Remove Stop Signs on Hwy 95 at Sheckler

With safety as top priority, NDOT closely evaluated numerous potential intersection renovations at U.S. 95 and Sheckler Road in Fallon, ultimately determining an all-way stop as the best interim option to enhance traffic safety and mobility. 

Prev...

USDA Warns of Text Message Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients

USDA issued the following notice on Sept. 10 to protect SNAP participants, after receiving reports of several possible SNAP Fraud attempts:

• Be aware of a scam using texting to obtain your personal information. The text might say you were chosen to receive ...

Conservation Easements Benefit Agriculture, Farmers, County and Navy

Naval Air Station Fallon, Churchill County and local farmer Ernie Schank closed a deal earlier this summer whereby 490 acres of farmland on both sides of Highway 50 at Rio Vista are now permanently in agriculture thus benefitting Schank, the Navy and the ...

Help Available for Residential Landlords, Renters

Nevada Rural Housing Authority has CARES Act funding available to help those adversely affected by COVID. We have posted a video to our Facebook page on how to navigate the online application process for residential renters, landlords and homeowners to ac...

The City of Fallon, Churchill County Select Bruce Breslow to Lead the CFED

The City of Fallon and Churchill County are pleased to announce the selection of Bruce Breslow as an Independent Contractor to lead the efforts of the newly formed Churchill Fallon Economic Development (CFED). 

CFED is a partnership between the Ci...

Census 2020 Winds down; Is Still Important to Churchill County

Churchill County officials encourage all residents to fill out the 2020 Census this month if they haven’t already done so. 

“It’s important that Churchill County get its fair share of the $60 billion expected to come ...

My Experience in Firefighting

Final in a series of stories on the Fallon/Churchill All-Volunteer Fire Department.

By Blake Brandenburg

I was picked up by the Fallon-Churchill Volunteer Fire Department on May 13, 2015. 

It was an unusually cold evening, and I was wrapping up a do...

Governor Extends Residential Eviction Moratorium by 45 Days

Yesterday evening, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Emergency Directive 031 extending the moratorium on certain residential evictions for 45 days, through October 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

This directive extends the moratorium on residential evictions based on n...

U.S. Secretary of Ag Declares Neighboring Counties Disaster Areas

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue notified Gov. Sisolak that Nevada’s Washoe and Humboldt Counties have been named primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought.

Due to their proximity to Humboldt and Washoe, several ad...

NDOT Completes Fallon-Area Roadway Access Improvements

The Nevada Department of Transportation has substantially completed a project to enhance sidewalks and sidewalk ramps on nearly two miles of U.S. 95 through the heart of Fallon. NDOT is reminding drivers to stop for a new stop sign place on U.S. 95 at She...

Hallmarks of the Fallon/Churchill Fire Department: Specialized Equipment, Highest ISO Rating

In this third installment of our fire department series, we look at what makes the Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department so effective in preserving our way of life.

Specialized equipment needed in Churchill County

The Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire De...

All-Day Drive-Up Shot Clinic on Aug. 24

The Community Health Nurse is hosting a drive-up shot clinic and check-ups for uninsured or Medicaid/Nevada Check-up patients on Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the office: 485 West B. Street, Suite 101 in Fallon.

Please call (775)423-423-4434 for an a...

Personnel, Equipment and Training All Needed for Successful Fire Department

Second in a series of stories about the Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department.

The Fallon/Churchill Fire Department protects Churchill County in all manner of emergencies with a cadre of 44 firefighters, each of whom has volunteered time outside of th...

Drive-thru Community Day is Saturday, Aug. 22

Parents, pack up your kids and head to the Churchill County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, Aug. 22 between 9 and 11 a.m. to get a free backpack filled with school supplies as part of the annual Community Day event.

Due to COVID restrictions, this will be...

State Dept. of Agriculture Offers CARES Funding to Ag Businesses During COVID

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced a request for applications to receive funding through its new Agriculture Adaptability and Recovery program. The program is made possible through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARE...

NDOT Installing Four-Way Stop Signs at U.S. 95 and Sheckler Road

Lane closures and lane shifts will take place on U.S. 95 at Sheckler Road in Fallon Aug. 17-21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation transforms the intersection to an all-way stop.

Periodic single lane closures and lane shifts will take place from 6 a...

City of Fallon, County Partner to Offer CARES Grants to Businesses

The City of Fallon and Churchill County have partnered to allocate $300,000 in federal CARES Act funds for a COVID-19 Business Support Grant program in order to keep local businesses safe and open.

The initiative, managed by the Churchill Economic Developm...

Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department: More Than Just Fires

First in a series of stories featuring the Fallon/Churchill Fire Department.

Ask what a fire department does, and the easy answer is “put out fires.” Ask what the Fallon/Churchill Fire Department does, and you get a long list of service...

City, County Increasing Childcare Programs This Fall To Meet New School Schedules

Churchill County and the City of Fallon look to respond to the childcare needs of the community by expanding facilities to accommodate the increased need for childcare this fall.

This effort comes as city and county officials work to provide relief for par...

Sisolak, Nevada Health Response Team Launch Long-Term Response Plan

Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Health Response team unveiled a new long-term mitigation strategy for the State of Nevada to help provide predictability and stability moving forward at a press conference on Aug. 3.  

The plan was developed r...

University Offers Agricultural Crop Research Tours at Fallon Field Day

Agriculture producers and others are invited to get a first-hand look at crop trials and research being conducted in northern Nevada by the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. Field Day in ...

Sisolak updates Nevadans on ongoing COVID-19 response

On July 27, Governor Steve Sisolak announced the State will transition to a long-term mitigation strategy for the state of Nevada, which will be rolled out on Aug. 3. 

This plan will help the State achieve two important goals: providing predictabi...

New COVID Test Numbers: 24 Actives, 3,701 Tests Performed

Churchill County’s most current COVID test numbers show that there are 24 active cases in the county, 11 recovered cases and one hospitalization. No further details are available on the hospitalized case. Total tests performed to date: 3,701.

All...

State’s residential rental assistance program now taking applications

Today, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced the State’s short-term rental assistance program for Nevadans experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 is now taking applications.

The CARES Housing Assistance Program is being administer...

NDOT Activates Sheckler Signal at U.S. 50 This Month

The Nevada Department of Transportation will activate a permanent traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Sheckler Cut Off in west Fallon this month.

Single lane closures, traffic flaggers and reduced travel speeds will intermittently be in place...

Churchill County Doesn't Meet Criteria for Closing Bars

Thanks to an on-going community-based testing effort and a relatively low COVID case numbers, Churchill County has not met any of the state-mandated criteria for closing bars and distilleries.

“This good news is a result of our citizens heeding t...

Update on Scams Targeting the Census Count

Information provided by The Ferraro Group/Nevada Census 2020

With the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census extended until Oct. 31, 2020, scammers continue to target Nevadans around the Census count. Individuals claiming to be with the U.S. Census Bureau ...

County COVID Numbers: Current Active Positives Up to 13

Additional positive COVID tests were reported to local officials this morning, bringing the total number of current active positives in Churchill County to 13.

New cases include a female under 10, a female in her 20s, a female in her 30s and a male in his ...

Agriculture Disaster Assistance Available through Farm Service Agency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a Disaster Designation for Elko, Eureka, Lander, and White Pine counties due to drought conditions. This designation provides agriculture operations within the contiguous Nevada counties of Churchill, Humboldt...

Jump in COVID Cases; Nine Current Active Positives in County

Churchill County officials are reporting a jump in positive COVID cases this morning to a total of nine active positives among county residents. None of these cases are currently hospitalized but have been directed to quarantine at home.

Of those testing p...

Assessor's Office has mailed DMV exemption vouchers

The Assessor’s office mailed DMV Exemption Vouchers to exemption holders last week. The vouchers are now printed on plain paper due to a change in software. This benefit is valid July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 

The six-digit exempti...

County seeking Request for Proposal

Churchill County is accepting proposals from qualified affordable housing developers to construct new affordable multifamily housing within Churchill County in accordance with the included specifications, terms, and conditions shown in this Request for Pr...

Another Positive COVID Case in Churchill County Resident

Churchill County has another new positive case of COVID in a resident. This newest case, a man in his 20s, is one of two current active positive cases in the county. Of the previous active cases, nine have recovered and one died. Since March, there have b...

Gov. Sisolak Announces Emergency Directive Extending Phase 2 Reopening Plans

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada will remain in Phase 2 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan, consistent with public remarks made late last week. 

The Governor will sign an emergency directive extending the leng...

New Positive COVID Case Identified in Churchill County Resident

Churchill County has one new positive case of COVID in a resident. This newest case, a woman in her 40s, is currently the only active positive case in the county. Of the previous active cases, nine have recovered and one died. Since March, there have been...

Governor Announces Mandatory Face Covering Policy In Public

Governor Steve Sisolak issued a mandatory face covering policy for all Nevadans and visitors by signing Directive 024 on June 24, 2020. 

“I’m proud of the work Nevadans have completed thus far in helping us flatten the curve, b...

Preliminary Construction Begins on Permanent Signal at Sheckler

On June 22, the Nevada Department of Transportation will begin preliminary construction for a permanent traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Sheckler Cut Off in west Fallon.

Between 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily Monday, June 22 through early July, sing...

City, county to host Annual July 4th Parade

The City of Fallon and Churchill County are combining forces to bring you the Annual Fourth of July Parade. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to practice social distanced as practical and to wear face coverings.

The parade be...

Primary Election Results to be Finalized June 19

Because of recent changes to state law, as well as the fact the 2020 primary election is being conducted primarily by mail ballot, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske advises voters, candidates, and the media that primary election results will not ...

Sheriff's Office Responds to Report of a Stabbing

On June 8, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stabbing at 500 Rio Vista Drive in Fallon.  

Upon arriving at the location, deputies located a 25-year-old male victim that had been stabbed once in the abdomen. He ...

Sheriff's Office Arrests Ridenour

On June 9, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dr. Gary Ridenour on two warrants. The charges listed on the warrants are Open and Gross Lewdness, Battery and Preventing or Dissuading from testifying or producing evidence. 

The...

DMV To Reopen June 15

Starting Monday, June 15, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State. 

“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we stayed home for Nevada. We are excited to reopen our doors to the p...

Two Additional COVID Positives Identified in Symptomatic Testing

Churchill County officials were notified today of two county residents who are additional positive cases of COVID-19. This brings the cumulative number of PCR-positive COVID cases to 10. Of those 10, six have already recovered, one died and there are thre...

Additional COVID Positive Identified in Symptomatic Testing

Churchill County officials were notified today of a county resident who is an additional positive case of COVID-19. This brings the cumulative number of PCR-positive COVID cases to eight. Of those eight, six have already recovered, one died and this newes...

Library Building Remains Closed

Beginning Monday, June 1, the Churchill County Library will be staffed Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for appointments only; the building remains closed to walk-ins.

Patrons may call and make an appointment for a 15-minute browse and checkout sessi...

Industry-Specific Guidelines in State of Nevada's Phase 2 Reopening Plan

The State of Nevada has put forth industry-specific guidelines for reopening businesses in Phase 2 of the "Roadmap to Recovery" plan. Phase 2 begins today, May 29.

County Parks and Recreation's Reopening Plans

As we enter Phase 2 of the State of Nevada’s reopening plan on Friday, May 29, Churchill County Parks & Recreation wants to keep the public informed of the status of its facilities and programs. 

For specific questions you may have o...

Governor Addresses Phase 2 Reopening

On Tuesday evening, May 26, Governor Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada is ready to move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan.

“Nevadans have done an incredible job helping to flatten the curve and I want to again thank you for understanding the s...

Reminding Churchill County Voters

The Clerk’s Office encourages voters to mail in the ballot they received using the postage paid envelope provided. 

If a voter does not want to mail their ballot, they can drop it off in-person at the Clerk’s Office at 155 N. T...

Extension offers webinar on loan forgiveness and paycheck protection programs

University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering webinars on specific topics for small businesses every Friday. The webinars are aimed at helping small businesses “pivot and adapt” during this challenging time. 

The next webina...

Notice to Public - Ballot Question Committee Recruitment

Pursuant to NRS 295.121, Churchill County is currently forming Ballot Question Committees to prepare arguments advocating and opposing approval of the following ballot question which will be placed on the General Election ballot held on November 3, 2020:

F...

Extended Voting Hours Start May 23

The Churchill County Clerk’s Office has received more than 2,500 mail-in ballots for the June 9 primary election. 

The Clerk’s Office encourages voters to mail in the ballot they received using the postage paid envelope provide...

Cooperative Extension Offers Online Town Hall for Small Businesses

Besides needing funds available for small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, small-business owners need additional support and guidance, as well as opportunities to talk with other small-business owners. University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offerin...

County Offices Slowly Reopening

As we proceed through Phase One of the reopening process set forth by the Governor’s Office, Churchill County administrative offices are beginning to resume more normal operations starting May 18.

Most county administrative offices are staffed an...

Escaped Prisoner Captured by Churchill County Sheriff's Office

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Nevada Department of Corrections on May 12 advising that Alfonso Pinuelas-Duran, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, had escaped from the Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City.  ...

Can Census Data Drive Business Growth and Job Creation?

An entrepreneur in California is weighing whether to open a new restaurant. A national chain headquartered in Illinois is making regional hiring plans. And a big-box store in Colorado is deciding how to stock its shelves.

All three businesses have one thin...

City, County Leaders Address Phase One Reopening Plan

Churchill County and the City of Fallon would like to applaud Governor Sisolak for listening to and working with local government to find a solution to get our community back to work. The County and City have worked together over the past several weeks to...

Lattin Road from Sheckler to L-line Bridge Closed Starting May 12

The Churchill County Road Department will close Lattin Road from Sheckler to the L-line Bridge starting Tuesday, May 12 to grade, grind and pave the road to improve it for vehicular traffic.

The closure will remain in effect until further notice as the pro...

Community-Based Asymptomatic COVID Testing Now Available

Churchill County has developed a plan for random, voluntary community-based COVID testing using its three commission districts. 

The County’s Social Services Department will staff a call center and citizens may request drive-through test...

Two More Positive COVID Cases in Churchill County

UPDATED 5/5 at 10:20 a.m.: The two new positive cases have been identified as a woman in her 30s and a woman in her 70s. No additional information will be released by county officials.

State health officials have notified Churchill County of two more posit...

Extension offers online session for meat producers and consumers amid COVID

The second in a series of free online updates and question-and-answer sessions offered by University of Nevada, Reno Extension to help the nation’s farmers and ranchers amid the COVID-19 crisis will be offered Tuesday, May 5, 10-11:30 a.m. PST. ...

Board of County Commissioners’ Emergency Meeting on May 1

UPDATED: May 12, 2020

Following Gov. Sisolak’s announcement this evening on plans to re-open Nevada, the Churchill County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow, May 1 at 11 a.m. to consider phased plans to re-open the loc...

Primary election ballots mailed April 30

The Churchill County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office has all the information you need to be prepared to vote in the June 9 mail-in primary election. Some important dates to remember:

• April 30: Mail-in ballots sent to active registered voters in Churchil...

Transcript of Statement from Mayor Tedford and Commissioner Olsen

As posted to City of Fallon Government and Churchill County Facebook pages this evening:

City of Fallon Mayor Ken Tedford:

Hello, this is Mayor Ken Tedford and I’m here today with Commissioner Pete Olsen and were here to talk to you today for a fe...

High-speed vehicle chase ends in Churchill County

This morning at approximately 4:37 a.m., the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a high-speed vehicle pursuit that was entering our county. 

The pursuit originated in Mineral County when a Mineral County Deputy initiated a ...

Extension offers online guidance for farmers and ranchers during COVID-19

The nation’s farmers and ranchers are accustomed to weathering storms in their industry – droughts, floods, wildfires and price fluctuations, to name a few. But, the COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for many of toda...

Nevada Small Business Development Center

Nevada Small Businesses continue to struggle with the economic fallout related to COVID-19. Recent news from the U.S. Small Business Administration marked another setback for many in our business community hoping to keep their doors open through the CARES...

Cooperative Extension: Offering weekly online town halls, webinars for small businesses

Besides needing funds available for small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, small-business owners need additional support and guidance, as well as opportunities to talk with other small-business owners. University of Nevada, Reno’s Cooperat...

First Churchill County COVID Death Reported

As the COIVD pandemic continues, Churchill County has the sad responsibility to report its first COVID-related death.

The deceased is a male in his 50s who had underlying medical conditions and was hospitalized at Renown Health last week. He passed away on...

Sheckler Light Project Status Update

On Feb. 3, the Nevada Department of Transportation installed the new temporary traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Sheckler Cut-Off in west Fallon. The goal of the temporary traffic signal is to provide more designated turns to the highway a...

State Cautions Claimants About Sharing Information with Non-Sanctioned Sources

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reminds unemployed claimants to protect their personal information. 

DETR is the only authorized source of information about how to file unemployment insurance claims. To prot...

More Positive COVID Cases in Churchill County

Churchill County announces two more positive COVID-19 cases. The patients are a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s.

We know you join us in our thoughts for each of them and their families as they experience this difficult time. 

Due to privacy c...

Sheriff's Office Clarifies Details on Two Recent Battery Cases

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight and clarifying rumors and speculation that have been circulating on social media regarding the condition of a physically disabled homeless man.

In the early morning hours of Apr...

Churchill County Junior Livestock Sale Moves Online This Year

The Churchill County Jr. Livestock Show & Sale will be a different this year due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines. The decisions to transition from a physical show at the fairgrounds to a virtual sale online was driven by the young people ...

Churchill County Has First Positive Case of COVID-19

Today, Churchill County announces its first positive case of COVID-19. 

The patient is a male who was tested at Renown Health and has been hospitalized there.

Persons may have come in contact with the patient at the Grand Slam Market on North Maine...

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident of a Beaten Man

A local farmer on Stillwater Road was awakened to find a bloody adult male subject standing at his front door this morning around 3:40 a.m. The male asked for assistance and the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and medics from Banner Churchill ...

Attorneys General Form Task Force to Combat COVID Fraud

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich announced the formation of the Nevada COVID-19 Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of local, state and federal investigators and prosecutors with significant experience in h...

Governor further restricts social congregating in new directive

In an effort to further reduce the spread of COVID-19, Governor Steve Sisolak provided a new directive on April 8 on social distancing protocols for Nevadans with regard to grocery stores, recreational activities, store showrooms, churches and other congr...

Library Resources Available Online For Everyone

Even though the Churchill County Library building is closed, you can still access its resources online with your library card. If you don’t have a card, an Instant Digital Card is available at the Overdrive site to download e-books and e-audios....

Transcript from Commissioner Scharmann's Video on April 2

Hi, I’m Churchill County Commissioner Bus Scharmann.

Your Churchill County leadership team wants to help support our local business that are finding their way through these challenging times. We hear you, we are here for you and we understand the...

Governor Sisolak Announces Stay at Home Directive

Today, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak formally issued a “Stay at Home” directive for Nevadans and extended the nonessential business, gaming and school closures and all other directives issued under the Emergency Declaration to April 30, 20...

Target Shooting Injures Dirt Bike Rider

On March 29 at approximately 6 p.m. the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male subject that had been shot in the desert approximately two miles east of Highway 50 near Grimes Point. Initial information indicates that a dir...

Single Vehicle Accident on St. Clair Kills Driver

On March 29 at approximately 4 p.m., members of the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and the Fallon/Churchill County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on St. Clair Road just west of Lima Lane in Church...

Preparing for COVID-19 by Erecting Triage Tents at Banner Churchill Hospital

Be prepared. If you’ve been in a scouting program, you’ve heard this motto. It is good advice for us all, so Churchill County, the City of Fallon and Banner Churchill Community Hospital have banded together and are acting on that advic...

Churchill County Sheriff Responds to Report of Possible Death

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office responded today to a report of an adult male that was possibly deceased on the floor of a small trailer located on Rio Vista Road. Upon arrival, deputies found the body of a 48-year-old male in the trailer a...

BLM Temporarily Closes Sand Mountain to Visitors

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office, in coordination with local officials announced an emergency closure of public lands at Sand Mountain Recreation Area located approximately twenty-five miles south east of Fallon...

Transcript of Commissioner Olsen’s Video Message to Community

Video originally posted to County’s Facebook page on March 25:

Hello, my name is Pete Olsen and I’m a Churchill County Commissioner.

I want to thank everyone for everything that they’ve done so far in this crisis of the COVID-1...

County Offers Clarification on Non-Essential Business Closures, Public Gatherings

We are in unprecedented times as we come to terms the COVID-19 virus and our efforts to protect our collective, community health. To that end, we want to provide some local clarification on state-mandated orders that have come out in the last few days and...

Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announces all-mail election for June 9 primary

"Because of the many uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the immediate need to begin preparations for the 2020 primary election, it became necessary for me to take action regarding how the election will be conducted,&rdquo...

Fatal Vehicle Accident on Allen Road this Morning

Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call just before 9 a.m. this morning, March 23, of a report of a submerged and overturned vehicle in the irrigation ditch at the corner of South Allen and Sorenson Roads.

The Churchill County Sheri...

Keeping You Informed: Governor Requires Nonessential Businesses to Close

In an effort to keep our local community informed, Churchill County leaders want to make sure our county residents and businesses are aware of the Governor’s executive order this afternoon requiring nonessential businesses to close as of midnigh...

Churchill County Water System Announces Suspension of Water Shutoffs

Churchill County Water System and their utility contractor SPB is announcing that in order to support community efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, Churchill County Water System is suspending water service shutoffs, effective immediately, for deli...

SOS - Save Our Sewer

Disinfectant wet wipes, paper towels and toilet paper are flying off the shelves. These products help keep us clean and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But when we remember that products like baby wipes and wet wipes are not as “flush-a...

Churchill County Administration Building Offices Available by Appointment Only

Churchill County officials made the decision today to institute a “by appointment only” policy for the departments located in the County Administration Building, located at 155 North Taylor Street. This policy will go into effect tomor...

City of Fallon/Churchill County Joint Statement on Governor’s Closure of Some Businesses

Churchill County and the City of Fallon have reviewed the speech delivered by the Governor last night and are releasing this statement to provide guidance to members of our community. The Governor has directed that non-essential businesses close and that ...

County Positions Community to Receive Benefits Through Emergency Declaration

Churchill County Commissioners voted to declare a state of emergency on March 17. 

“This declaration is intended to be a proactive measure related to health threats of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and allow Churchill County access to fundi...

Doing Business with Churchill County Government During Reduction in Services

Your Churchill County government is reducing its operations to help protect the health and safety of our citizens, while still providing as many local government services as we can. County offices are running on reduced staff and residents are strongly ur...

Churchill County Reduces Operations Due to COVID-19

With a state of emergency being declared by the State of Nevada due to COVID-19, Churchill County is taking additional measures to help protect its citizens and county staff. If you are a member of a vulnerable population (those 65+ and anyone with underl...

Churchill County Opts to Reduce Services at Pennington Life Center

Churchill County officials made the decision today to reduce or modify services at its William N. Pennington Life Center, effective immediately. This decision was made in an abundance of caution and to protect the county’s vulnerable population ...

2020 Election Information

Information on the 2020 election will be posted to the Clerk/Treasurer’s page throughout this year.

Census Events in Churchill County

A variety of public events will be held over the next few weeks to help Churchill County residents fill out their census information. Remember that the census is important, easy and safe to fill out in one of the three ways available to complete it this y...

NDOT to Begin Construction on Hwy 95

Beginning in late March, periodic roadway shoulder, sidewalk and single lane closures will take place on U.S. 95 (North Maine Street and South Taylor Street) through the heart of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation upgrades existing sidewalk...

CCHS Boys Basketball Team Repeats as 3A Champions

Congratulations to the Churchill County High boys basketball team for their overtime victory against Elko this afternoon at Lawlor Event Center in Reno with a final score of 46-42.

We caught up with the team outside Pizza Barn following their first respond...

Toy Closet Dedicated to Longtime Children's Advocate

The Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, toy closet was renamed the Mary Sauer Memorial Toy Closet today in honor of woman who donated countless hours to the closet before her death earlier this year. The closet is located on the ground floor of the...

Churchill County Sheriff's Office Apprehends Long-Time Fugitive

A long-standing man hunt that has covered several states and been featured on “Americas Most Wanted” television show ended Friday, Feb. 21 with the arrest of Wesley Austin Lattin.

Churchill County Sheriff’s deputies, with the ...

Redundant Well Site for County Water System Identified

If you travel along Casey Road at Pine Road you may have noticed drilling work and water at that intersection as contractors work to identify a viable redundant well site for the county’s drinking water system.

Last year as the county was updatin...

Moody Lane Closed Between Gummow and Wade Feb. 20-28

The Churchill County Road Department will close Moody Lane between Gummow Road and Wade Lane to all traffic from about 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 through Feb. 28 to allow for sewer line maintenance work. 

Contractors will begin the maintenance work first t...

Census 2020: Counting the Children

Young children experience new adventures each day, and little ones need all the support they can get during these early years.

Responding to the 2020 Census is an easy, safe and important way to help provide resources for our children and community for the...

Suspicious Subject Reported Around School, Church

On Feb. 13, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male subject with a gun walking around Grace Bible Church on Sheckler Road. The male subject was reported to be dressed in all black clothing and carrying a large black bac...

Parks and Recreation Earns Honors at Chamber Awards Dinner

Congratulations to the Churchill County Parks and Recreation staff for earning the award for Outstanding Customer Service – Tourism, Hotels/Hospitality, Sports & Recreation, Entertainment Businesses at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce awards b...

Pennington Life Center: Programs and Services to Help Our Seniors

Through its programming, the staff at the William N. Pennington Life Center offers seniors in our community the opportunity to stay physically, mentally and socially active and engaged throughout their lives.

Programming runs throughout the week and focuse...

Passion For Children Takes Motulalo Otuafi to Chief of Juvenile Probation Office

Motulalo Otuafi always knew he wanted to work with kids and help those struggling through their teen years to make good choices and find their way back on to the right path.

His original career path was to become a teacher, but after talking to his brother...

Census 2020 Important to Churchill County

Churchill County officials encourage all residents to fill out the 2020 Census forms when they arrive in mailboxes next month. 

“It’s important that Churchill County get its fair share of the $60 billion expected to come into N...

NDOT To Install Temporary Traffic Signal at Sheckler

On Feb. 3, the Nevada Department of Transportation will begin installation of a new temporary traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Sheckler Cut Off in Fallon.

Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily Monday, Feb. 3 through Wednesday, Feb. 5, single lan...

Churchill County's Census Kick-off is Jan. 27

Local community leaders will join with the public to kick-off the 2020 census on Monday, Jan. 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the William N. Pennington Life Center on South Maine Street in Fallon. All are invited to attend this event aimed at raising awaren...

Point In Time Survey Aims to Understand Needs of Homeless

Churchill County Social services will be participating in the statewide point in time homeless county on Jan. 30.

The purpose of this count is to better understand the needs of the local homeless population and that of the state as a whole.

Social Services ...

Sheriff's Office Investigates Report of Gun at High School

Sheriff Richard Hickox said that on the evening of January 22, his office received information that a Churchill County High School student had reportedly been in possession of a small handgun while in class earlier in the day. 

The Sheriff&rsq...

Navy Releases final Environmental Impact Statement for Range Modernization Project

The Navy has prepared its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential environmental impacts of its proposed range modernization project at NAS Fallon.

An informational meeting for anyone interested in hearing a presentation by the Na...

Sheriff looking forward to 2020

Churchill County Sheriff Richard Hickox really enjoys the community he serves and tributes the community’s strength to its residents.

“This is an awesome community. We have terrific support from people who always want to help,” he said.

Hickox, who is comin...

Looking Back at 2019; Ahead to 2020

Churchill County Manager Jim Barbee took time to review highlights of 2019 and some big projects in the coming year at his annual State of the County address given before the 60 attendees at the Churchill Economic Development Authority business council br...

Fallon/Churchill Fire Department re-certifies as ISO 1

Congratulations to the Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department for their recertification as an ISO 1 department. Representatives from the Insurance Service Office (ISO) presented the summary report awarding the designation at City Hall earlier this mon...

Profile of the Churchill County Sheriff's Office

There is so much more to the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office than what you may see driving around town or attending an event at the fairgrounds.

The Sheriff’s Office has quite a bit going on behind the scenes, so let’s take ...

County Manager to Give 'State of the County' Address at CEDA Breakfast

Churchill County Manager Jim Barbee will give his annual “State of the County” address at the Churchill Economic Development Authority’s business council breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6:45 a.m. at Stockman’s Steakhouse.

Barbee will review the county’s ...

Home Ownership Small Discussion Group

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada will hold community conversations on a path to affordable home ownership at the Fallon Convention Center on Jan. 23.

Are you interested in owning your own home here in Churchill County but find market prices unaff...

Holiday Greetings from County Manager

The new year will soon be upon us and as 2019 comes to a close, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for your contributions, large or small, to our community. I have learned so much in the year and a half I’ve been here, and am ...

Wild Goose Bridge to be Re-installed

Churchill County Commissioners approved a bid this morning from King Construction of Fernley to reinstall the Wild Goose Bridge on Pioneer Way below Diversion Dam.

The bridge has been unused since the county road department raised it by several feet during...

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30 in Churchill County

The Fallon Chamber of Commerce, the Fallon Maine Street Program and Churchill Economic Development Authority/Small Business Development Center are proud to host Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 and add a little Fallon twist to the 10th annual event.

Smal...

Sheriff Recounts Search and Recovery for Missing Person

On Monday Nov. 18, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was notified by the family of Tod Cline that he was missing and that they had filed a report with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Cline’s family provided C...

Road Department Works to Improve Testolin

Churchill County Road Department will be working to improve Testolin Road between Lazy Heart Lane and Union Lane from Nov. 18 through 21 and will have Testolin closed during this time.

Crews will be rock-lining a nearby ditch to reinforce the road shoulder...

Fire Officials Ceremoniously Sworn In

New Fallon/Churchill Fire Department officials were ceremoniously sworn in at the Nov. 7 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Taking the oath were Jared Dooley, fire chief; Randy Sharp, 1st assistant chief; Chris Rogne, 2nd assistant chief and ...

NDOT, Churchill County Expedite Installation of Traffic Signal at Sheckler, Highway 50

Recognizing the urgent need to address the traffic flow at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sheckler Cut-off west of Fallon, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) working in partnership with Churchill County officials, developed the following propo...

Commissioners Appointed to National Association of Counties’ Steering Committees

Churchill County Commissioners Pete Olsen and Bus Scharmann were recognized at the Nov. 7 Board of County Commissioners meeting for their recent appointments to serve on steering committees for the National Association of Counties, or NACo. 

Olsen...

Churchill County Hosts Annual Jim Regan Golf Tournament

Seventy-five players participated in the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament, a Churchill County-sponsored event for the benefit of scholarships, held on Sept. 14 at the Fallon Golf Course.

The annual event is held in honor of former County Commissioner Jim...

Churchill County launches redesigned website

Churchill County relaunched its website this morning with a new, modern look, better functionality and more responsive design.

“We are pleased to offer this updated resource to our community and those interested in moving here and doing business ...

Volunteers in 31 neighborhoods this month conducting emergency preparedness survey

Churchill County and state emergency preparedness agencies have partnered to conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response, or CASPER, in Churchill County from Oct. 16 through 19. This survey will assess county residents’ g...

County Employees Recognized for Years of Service at Commissioners’ Meeting Today

County Commissioners Pete Olsen and Bus Scharmann recognized the following Churchill County employees for length of service today at the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Carl Erquiaga was not present for the meeting....

Work Begins Next Week on North End of Lattin Road

As Churchill County continues its wastewater consolidation project on Lattin Road, the work moves to the northern end of the road next week as A&K Earthmovers begins to lay sewer pipe under the road.

As such, there will be intermittent road blockages a...

Public Input Sought as Churchill County Begins Master Plan Update Process

Every five years, Churchill County reviews its master plan and seeks public input on the plan’s various chapters as part of the updating process. The current plan, adopted in 2015, is currently in the review process and monthly meetings will be ...

Survey Coming to Help Determine Churchill County’s Emergency Preparedness

Churchill County Emergency Management and the Local Emergency Planning Committee is partnering with Nevada State Public Health Preparedness to conduct a Community Assessment Survey for Public Health Emergency Response, or CASPER in September. Churchill Co...

Staying Vigilant Against Mosquitoes

As summer turns to autumn, Churchill County officials remind residents that we continue to test for mosquitoes and West Nile virus. 

Residents can do their part to eliminate conditions favorable to mosquito breeding ground by removing standing wat...

Public Opinion Survey - County Priorities

Let us know what priorities are important to you in this short survey Take the survey and make a contribution to Churchill County’s master planning process. Note: survey closed in Oct. 2019.

County Road Work Continues Aug. 19 Through 21

The Churchill County Road Department continues its summer maintenance projects Aug. 19-21 as it chips seals Pioneer Way and Thornbird Drive on Aug. 19, chip seals Alcorn Road on Aug. 20 and seal coats all three roads on Aug. 21.

During these times, traffic...

Fallon’s Annual Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair nears!

If you enjoy a juicy piece of cantaloupe and a beautiful summer day in the country with your family, come out to the Churchill County Fairgrounds Aug. 23 to 25 for the annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair. 

Enjoy a variety of canta...

Pioneer Way Closed Aug. 7-8 for Repairs

The Churchill County Road Department will close Pioneer Way to through traffic from the Reno Highway (50A) to approximately 3 miles west of the Reno Highway on Aug. 7 and 8 to fix broken irrigation pipe under the road. 

Motorists and residents are...

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Churchill County

Routine testing conducted by the Nevada Department of Agriculture last week found three positive mosquito pools for West Nile virus in Churchill County.

The mosquitoes testing positive were collected from Testolin Road at Drumm Lane, just south of Schindle...

County Construction Projects Continue; Expect Occasional Road Delays

Churchill County has several construction projects ongoing this month that may affect residents driving in the area: 

Chip sealing

Churchill County’s Road Department will continue maintenance on county roads next week with another round o...

Property Taxes 2019-2020

Property tax bills for 2019-2020 were mailed this week and should be in your mailbox soon. Complete tax information is available online from the Clerk-Treasurer.

Property Tax Cap Claim Form

File your 2019-2020 Property Tax Cap Claim Form online.

County Employees Honored for Their Service

Several county employees and volunteer firefighters were honored in June by the Board of County Commissioners upon their retirement or for their length of service to this community.

Retirements

Cliff Van Woert  – Building Official; retired in May a...

Henson Takes Over as County Building Official

Churchill County native Marie Henson took over the reins as county building official at the beginning of June, following the retirement of Cliff Van Woert.

Henson, who has been with the building department for 16 years (the last 14 as building inspector) b...

Road Department Chip-Sealing on Lazy Heart, Bottom Roads This Week

Churchill County’s Road Department will be chip sealing sections of local roads this week as part of its regular road maintenance program:

Tuesday, June 11 – Lazy Heart Lane from Harrigan Road to Testolin Road Wednesday, June 1...

Churchill County’s Court Services Now Located in Justice Court Building

Churchill County’s Court Services office has relocated to the first floor of the Justice Court building at 71 N. Maine Street in Fallon effective June 6, 2019.

The move provides for a security presence for the Court Services staff at the Justice ...

Precautionary Boil Water Order Issued Today for Oasis Mobile Home Park

The Bureau of Safe Drinking Water issued a precautionary boil water order this morning for residents of Oasis Mobile Home Park while contractors make repairs to a leak in the system.

Letters from the county’s building department were hand-deliver...

4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Show & Sale Nets Scholarship Funds

Thanks to the generosity of Churchill County individuals and businesses, the 80th Annual Churchill County 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Show & Sale held April 27 generated more than $104,000 in total sales and netted more than $90,000 for student scholarsh...

Takeaways from Nevada Dairy and Livestock Summit in April

The 2019 Nevada Dairy and Livestock Summit was co-sponsored by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, the City of Fallon and the Churchill Economic Development Authority. Here are a few takeaways from summit speakers:

Tom Harris, director, University ...

Upgrades to Golf Course Wastewater System Begin

Construction begins this spring on improvements to the wastewater system at the Churchill County Golf Course following the award of the project to Fisher Excavation, LLC of Fallon by the County Board of Commissioners on April 4. The winning bid was for $2...

County Represented at TravelNevada's Rural Roundup Summit

Churchill County was represented at TravelNevada’s 2019 Rural Roundup tourism summit on April 10-12 at the Fallon Convention Center.

With a trade table full of Churchill County-made products from Lattin Farms, Rau Honey, Frey Ranch Estate Distillery, Churc...

High Water Levels Expected in Most Valley Waterways

Submitted by Truckee Carson Irrigation District

With higher than anticipated run-off forecasts for the Carson River Watershed, the Truckee Carson Irrigation District began “flood operations” throughout the Lahontan Valley this month. Such operations consis...

Developers Announce Churchill Hazen Industrial Park

Seeing the potential for an economic boost for Churchill County, developers Tim Tucker and Harvey Whittemore announced their plans for the Churchill Hazen Industrial Park (CHIP) to the Fallon Rotary Club on April 2.

CHIP is a proposed 2,308-acre business p...

Division of Environmental Protection Awards Churchill County over $1.4 Million for Water Improvement

Submitted by Nevada Dept. of Environmental Protection

Did you know that Nevada is the driest state in the nation, with less than 11 inches of precipitation per year? As such, groundwater resources are crucial to Nevada’s natural environment, economy, and q...

County Establishes Public Information Officer Position

Longtime Churchill County resident Anne McMillin, APR, has been hired as the county’s first Public Information Officer and began serving in that capacity in late December 2018.

McMillin is a career-long professional communicator with extensive sk...