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Monday, September 3, 2012 - 4:24pm

UPDATE: 5:09PM: A female passenger on a motorcycle died this Labor Day and the driver was seriously injured on Highway 50 near Glenbrook, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. In a separate accident on Mount Rose Highway a motorcyclist has also died.
The Highway 50 accident, reported at 3:13 Monday afternoon near Logan Creek on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, shut down traffic in the eastbound lane. Traffic, as of 5 p.m. continued to be diverted to the westbound lane, said NHP Trooper Barbara Stapleton.

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 4:00am

The Nevada News Bureau wishes all of our hard-working readers a happy Labor Day. Have a hot dog for us and see you back at work Tuesday.

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 2:30am

A woman had worked in an AT&T call center in Nevada for 14 years.
She had perfect attendance, was efficient and helpful to customers. About six months ago, she showed up late and was unfocused and inattentive. She got suspended for two days.
Two weeks later, the same thing happened. She didn’t listen to what customers were saying. She was suspended for two weeks. And then a week after that, she got suspended for 30 days.

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 1:57am

How to meet unfunded mandates and keep up with the demands the state of Nevada has made as it shifts services to Carson City will be presented as a discussion and possible action item when the Board of Supervisors meet this week.
Carson City leaders will consider drafting a letter to Gov. Brian Sandoval with copies to the city's legislators, about changes made at the state level which have cut services and have required local governments, such as Carson City, to pick up the tab.

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 12:00am

Western Nevada College students who are beginning fall classes should be better able to succeed, thanks to a new admission and college preparation process.

‘Project Graduate’ is reinventing the way new degree and certificate-seeking students are preparing for classes. In addition, WNC now requires advising services to new students before they register.

“It’s changed our admissions process, changed our entire counseling and advising processes,” said Deborah Case, director of Counseling Services. “It’s very impactful in the way we do business for new students.”

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 1:09pm

Yesterday was my last official day in charge of Carson Now. Today I am heading off to Silicon Valley and the adventure of being a Knight Fellow at Stanford University.

I'm happy to report that I'm leaving Carson Now in good hands. Actually, two sets of hands, which will mean more news and better service for the people of Carson City.

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 12:53pm

Sheriff Ken Furlong remembers telling the media in the wake of last year's mass shooting at the Carson City IHOP that the community would rebound.
“We will rebuild,” he told them, “but we will not forget.”

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 12:03pm

See the full report below:

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 11:43am

Investigators of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have identified three suspects believed involved in two recent residential burglaries that occurred on Wildrose Dr, in Minden between Sunday, August 19 and Thursday, August 23.

Through extensive follow-up investigation, DCSO detectives were able to tie the suspects to possession of property that was stolen in the residential burglaries. Much of the property, estimated to have a value of approximately $40,000, has been recovered.

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 11:05am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 3-9:
There will be traffic control on North Roop Street from Northridge Drive to Winnie Lane due to the construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Minor delays are possible.

There will be patching on Carson Street near the intersection with Adaline Street. Minor delays are possible.

Crack filling will occur on Goni Road between College Parkway and Arrowhead Drive. Traffic control will be in effect and minor delays are possible.