Steve Ranson

LVN Editor Emeritus

With Nevada News Group since 2021

2023 Nevada Press Association Awards
• First Place in Community Service
• First Place in Profile
• First Place General Excellence – Lahontan Valley News
• First Place – Sports Feature Story – Lahontan Valley News
• Second Place in Local Column
• Third Place in Business Feature Story

Recent Stories

Whistle-stops across the West: Big Boy hits Hazen

Local train enthusiasts gather for a glimpse of the legendary Big Boy locomotive.

Fastest Gun Alive event begins this week

Competitors from the U.S. and three countries face off this week in Fallon.

Nevada’s adjutant general announces retirement

Berry has served in the military for 38 years

Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry announced Wednesday he is retiring as Nevada’s 30th adjutant general effective Oct. 31. Berry, who has served 38 years in the military and the last five years as the state’s adjutant general, said he will work with Gov. Joe Lombardo to ensure a smooth transition. It is expected Lombardo will appoint a new adjutant general to replace the longtime Nevada Air National Guard leader.

Fallon's Wohle remembered as advocate for soldiers, students

76-year-old Henry “Hank” Wohle died unexpectedly in June at his ranch east of Fallon.

Mountain lion attack results in warning for valley

Navy notifies NDOW of incident at May Ranch stables.

New WNC Fallon director offers campus, programs update

College invites students to learn more about its aviation program this weekend.

Area, state temperatures to remain in triple digits

NWS: Temperatures will hover around the 100-degree mark going into the weekend, with Friday being the hottest day at 104 degrees.

New funding announced for Nevada housing projects

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth among communities to benefit.

Battle of the Badges pits CCSO against police

Friendly rivalry taps into community for blood donations.

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth get funding for housing projects

The Federal Housing Loan Bank of San Francisco announced funding for affordable housing that will include 200 homes in the Lahontan Valley.

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Photos by Steve

Big Boy No. 4014 slows down to stop at Hazen …

Crystal J fires her pistol at Rafter 3C Arena in …

Both the Hawaii Kai and Oahu Bombers baseball teams show …

Oasis Academy High School will have a grand opening on …

Western Nevada College’s Fallon campus joined other community groups for …