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CARSON CITY – The financial health of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is cause for serious concern because it is only 70 percent funded as of fiscal year 2010 with a $10 billion gap, a national organization reported this week.

The Pew Center on the States said the funding ratio in Nevada is below the 80 percent benchmark that fiscal experts recommend for a sustainable program.

Jean Ann Dunbar, 83, was born September 9, 1928 in Burbank, CA and passed away May 2, 2012 in her home in Washoe Valley. She has been a resident of Carson City for the last 38 years. Jean was k...

Tokuko (Kato) Nelson beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2012. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on June 5, 1934 to Sannajo Kato (father) and K...

In a well-pitched outing by both teams, the Carson Valley Helping Hands Thrift Store Sweet Peas earned their first win of the season, beating the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds 11-5 in a regulation six innings.

CARSON CITY – A little-known benefit of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is the right to purchase up to five years of service towards retirement.

Referred to by some as “air time,” or the ability to add years of retirement without actually putting in the time in a public sector job, the benefit can allow state and local government workers to retire early, collecting annual pensions years before they would be eligible otherwise.

Edgar J. Artesani, 86, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away April 4, 2012. Washoe Memorial is caring for arrangements.Tammie K. Davis, 51, passed away April 4, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangeme...

The caseload at the East Fork Township in Douglas County does not require an additional judge at this time, Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins has decided.
The announcement was made public in a news release sent Monday.
State law requires that an additional judge be added to the township when it reaches 34,000 in population. According to Nevada's demographer, the population of East Fork Township is 39,907. In a letter written to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, Judge Perkins said:

CARSON CITY – There are a few withdrawals in vacation destinations like New Orleans and Hawaii. There are a few from such tourist locations as Angel Stadium in Anaheim, SeaWorld San Diego and Pier 39 in San Francisco.

There are about 1,600 withdrawals in more than 35 states and the territory of Guam. And there are about 100 withdrawals at liquor stores and quite a few at Nevada casinos or slot parlors.

CARSON CITY – A conservative Nevada think tank today published a guide for policymakers and the public on issues ranging from the state spending to public education to tax policy.

The 88-page sourcebook, called “Solutions 2013” is a compilation of research and policy recommendations from the Nevada Policy Research Institute addressing 39 different subject areas.

CARSON CITY – A national nonprofit organization seeking fundamental reforms to state budgeting today sent a letter to the nation’s governors urging them to follow General Motors’ lead and freeze defined benefit pensions for all public employees.

CARSON CITY – The state of Nevada’s tough financial situation is holding up two separate interim studies approved by the Legislature because of the requirement for alternative funding sources to assist in conducting the reviews.

Jeffrey L. Hancock, a 4th generation Nevadan, was born in Reno, NV on July 21, 1961 and died February 7, 2012. He was the younger of two sons born to Donna K. Hancock and William E. (Bill) Hanc...

June K. Brian, 92, passed away in Gardnerville, January 24, 2012. Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Kenneth George Neubert, Sr., 83, of Carson City passed away January 30, 2012. Autumn F...

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The movie "Haywire,"currently screening at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is a spy thriller with a twist. The top spy is a woman, Mallory Kane, played by Gina Carano, in her first major starring role.

Those who know the Northern Nevada area might recognize the name Carano from the casinos the family owns and operates. Gina's father Glenn Carano was a backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, and no doubt passed on some toughness to his daughter.

Mallory opens the movie with a expletive that is repeated at the close. Can't say director Steven Soderbergh isn't neat.

The action-thriller "Contraband," now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a reformed former ace smuggler living in New Orleans with with wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale) and two sons (largely ignored) making home burglar alarms as a business.

Then his brother-in-law Ben Foster (Sebastian Abney) screws up a drug deal and Chris has to step in to save him and his family from the drug boss Tim Briggs' (Giovanni Ribisi) murder threats.

Four Carson Senators made the Las Vegas Review-Journal's 4A all-state football team, including three who were named to the first team.

Running back Dylan Sawyers, kicker Austin Pacheco and linebacker Chance Quilling were named to the first team, while defensive lineman Logan Peternell made the second team.

Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Guests will be received by: Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana LeeMrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5

Mary K. Moore, 75, passed away November 20, 2011 in Carson City, Nevada. Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Robert James Henson, 55 a Carson City resident passed away November 10, 2011. A...

Scherlee K. Ruddick, 82, passed away October 26, 2011 in Carson City, NV. Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2011 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, bro...

The Douglas volleyball team knocked off Damonte Ranch in four games on Thursday. The Tigers won 25-10, 22-25, 25-19 and 25-22. Douglas was led by Amanda Wartgow and Savannah Wood, who each had 10 k...

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There will be plenty of fish to catch and prizes to win when the second annual kids' fishing day kicks off this month at Baily's Pond, but C.K. Baily's real objective is to get kids hooked on fi...

CARSON CITY – Scott Beaulier is no fan of states borrowing money, but in his new working paper on transitioning public pensions to 401(k) style plans to reduce taxpayer liabilities to pay retirement benefits, the Troy University professor says it is an option worth considering.

In honor of retired state archivist Guy Rocha's 60th birthday today, I want to aid him in one of his favorite pursuits, busting myths about Nevada.

In this case, locals commonly make the mistake of saying Brunswick Canyon when they are actually talking about Carson River Canyon. I make this mistake, and I see many instances of this also coming out in arrest reports and press releases from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A contest for the TV show.. 'This Week in Nevada Sports', A.K.A TWiNS. Who can create the best logo for the show? The winner will get 100 bucks. It must contain the state of Nevada, and the initials of the show, (must have the initials of TWiNS just like that)... the compitition ends one week from tomorrow, which is next Friday. It also has to be a digital photo, not a paper drawing. Send all the logos to: wncvoice@gmail.com, I'll tell you when you have won. I'd like for this to be for CHS students only please and thanks. Let's see how creative you guys can be!

After two straight losses to open the Northern 4A volleyball season, Carson High was due for a victory. The Senators, behind nice front line play from Sarah Lushina (6 kills), Christa McGahuey (8 k...

Names of those killed in yesterday's IHOP shooting are:

• Major Heath Kelly, 35, Reno, decorated field artillery officer, husband and father, commander of Joint Force Headquarters in Carson City, served in Iraq 2004-2005. Avid student of military history, known for his dry sense of humor. See story
• Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege, 38, Carson City, father of three, served in Afghanistan 2009-2010, also served in U.S Navy for two years before joining the Guard
• Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, Reno, owner of a small baking company, well known in the company for providing cupcakes for guard functions. See story
• Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, South Lake Tahoe. See story

According to Sheriff Kenny Furlong, the names of those wounded are not going to be released at this time.

One of those wounded is Wally Gunderson, husband of Florence Donovan-Gunderson, who died in the attack.

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Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirms that a fourth victim of today’s tragic shooting at the IHOP restaurant located in south Carson City has died. The victim was a female member of the Nevada National Guard, had been flown to Renown Medical Center and had undergone surgery. To date, four victims have died (3 Nevada National Guard members and one civilian); the shooter has also died.