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Another lunchtime distraction

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 2:01pm

After all the stress of the last couple of days, maybe we need a little Diana Krall to help us relax:

Crime log: Carson City sex offender fails to change address

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 1:54pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Roy Nelson Robinson, 47, an unemployed Carson City man, at about 1 p.m. Thursday at the 900 block of South Carson Street. Robinson was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery and a felony sex offender failure to change address. Bail is set at $8,000 plus administrative fees.

Washoe Drive Fire burns 26 homes, 3,900 acres, Highway 395 between Carson City and Reno still closed

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 10:58am

Officials reported this morning that the Washoe Drive Fire destroyed 26 homes, and has currently consumed 3,900 acres.

At a 9 a.m. press conference, officials reported the blaze is 50 percent contained, and that 700 firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots in advance of the high wind that are forecast for this afternoon.

There were 20 homes reported lost last night, but in the light of day, personnel working the fire were able to get a better count of the structures that burned.

Carson City School Board to hear "State of the District" presentation

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 9:50am

Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes will give a presentation to the school board on the state of the district on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

See the full agenda below:

NHP: Highway 395 closed Friday from SR 431 Mount Rose to Carson City

Friday, January 20, 2012 - 12:16am

The Nevada Highway Patrol advises Highway 395 through Washoe Valley, from SR 431 Mount Rose to Carson City will remain closed through Friday and possibly Saturday. Motorists should find alternative routes to Carson City as agencies continue to work on the fire.

One dead, 20+ structures lost, 3,700 acres burned in Washoe Drive Fire

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 11:09pm

10:00 p.m. update: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez said tonight the Washoe Drive Fire has consumed and estimated 3,700 acres, burned at least 20 structures and has resulted in one fatality.

Hernandez would not go into details of how the person died. He said the 250+ firefighters on the scene have stopped the forward progress of the fire. He said the fire started in the East Lake area, and then followed the Highway 395 corridor north, where it was stopped just south of Galena High School.

Video: Washoe Drive Fire creeps over hill near Galena High School

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 8:07pm

New map of Washoe Drive Fire perimeter

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 7:27pm

Here is a map released by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office showing the perimeter of the Washoe Drive Fire:

Washoe County Fire Evacuation List

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 5:47pm

Here is the latest from Washoe County on evacuations. Go here as this list is being updated.

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