Monthly Archives: January, 2012
Fire 65 percent contained, Hwy 395 to re-open at 10 p.m., cause determined
WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASEDuring a news conference late this afternoon, emergency personnel reported the Washoe Fire containment is at 65 percent. Officials have updated...
Sheriff”s Office RAVEN provides aerial video of Washoe Fire
WCSO NEWS RELEASEThe video at this link features aerial coverage of the Washoe Fire suppression efforts, courtesy of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office RAVEN...
Bully’s offers free pizza to firefighters
BULLY'S NEWS RELEASEWHO: Bully’s Sports Bar & Grill offers free pizza and sodas to all firefighters fighting the Washoe Drive Fire currently...
Damonte Ranch High School shelter closed today at noon
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEDue to many of the evacuees finding alternative lodging, and the evacuation lifted for many of the residents, the Northern Nevada Chapter...
Nevada Guardsmen respond to Washoe Drive fire
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Nevada National Guard currently has about 50 soldiers and airmen working the areas of the Washoe Drive Fire south of Reno.The...
Firefighters battle blaze ahead of incoming storm
WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASEFirefighters and emergency personal are making progress on the Washoe Drive Fire with the primary focus this morning of securing the...
Reno assemblyman named GOP caucus leader in unanimous vote
By Nevada News Bureau Staff: Reno Republican Assemblyman Pat Hickey was unanimously elected today to be the new GOP Assembly Caucus Leader.The former minority...
Prescribed fire operations began in Angora today
LAKE TAHOE-U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews began limited prescribed fire operations in the Angora area today, January 20, 2012. Scheduled operations were delayed...
Nevada Division of Insurance offers assistance to victims of Washoe Drive Fire
DOI NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY - Insurance Commissioner Scott J. Kipper urges residents affected by the Washoe Drive Fire to contact the Nevada Division of...
Nevada medical student learns residency ‘match’ result early
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE(LAS VEGAS/RENO, Nev.)— Every March for the past 60 years, fourth-year medical students across the nation have eagerly awaited the results of...