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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:08 AM

Fallen tree knocks down power lines

Fallen tree knocks down power lines
3:30 p.m. update

Power is still out in the area of the downed power line and the most recent estimate from NV Energy for restored power is 4 p.m.

 

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

A tree that fell and knocked down a power line on Farm District Road delayed school buses and caused a power outage for several residents Tuesday morning.

According to NV Energy, the outage was reported at 6:11 a.m., leaving 64 customers without power as of 11 a.m..

The tree alongside Farm District Road between Rainbow Lane and Jessica Lane fell across the power line and onto the roadway. Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and City of Fernley crews stopped traffic at Rainbow Lane and Jessica Lane while NV Energy crews worked to remove the tree and repair the power line.

NV Energy estimates power will be restored in the area around noon.

Silverland Middle School is without power, and the Lyon County School District has advised that the school will continue with a normal dismissal time at 2:15 p.m.

The district reports that students are safe, the staff is continuing to deliver instruction and a cold lunch will be served. Phones will continue to be down while power is out. The Silverland office is still open.

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C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion.Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AMComment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-rampComment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
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