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November 12, 2009

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Funding Questionable For Arena Expansion
A confident weekend announcement that the state Legislature would most likely pay for the expansion of the Thomas & Mack Center surprised the people who would have to approve the payment.
12 arrested in telemarketing scam
Cathy Scott
As part of an FBI undercover operation called Operation Senior Sentinel, the 12 were indicted by a San Diego grand jury Monday on 31 counts of conspiracy and wire fraud.
Teenage shooting victim identified
Two teenagers were arrested Friday after a 16-year-old witness to the execution-style murder went to police.
Catholic decree could hurt Vegas wedding chapels
Bob Shemeligian
This is not new, said Catholic Bishop Daniel Walsh, who heads the Diocese of Las Vegas.
Rain, wind and snow barrel into Nevada
A winter storm warning remained in effect today for the Lake Tahoe area south to Mammoth Lakes. The National Weather Service predicted possible additional snow accumulations of 1-2 feet above 7,000 feet.
New 49ers weather snowstorms
Christopher Smith
But compared with the travails of the goldbug-stricken pioneers whose trail they are following, it's been a cakewalk.
Facts on Elayne LaPorta
HOMETOWN: Wilton, Conn.
High court to hear killer's appeal
The case is one of 22 appeals that are being heard this week by the high court as it closes out the calendar year.
Painting by Numbers... and Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges ...
Lisa Ferguson
It would just about take an act of God to convince Elayne LaPorta to paint anything besides ... well, an act of God.
Las Vegas news briefs
* FUGITIVE CAUGHT -- Linda Marie Fonteboa, one of the county's most wanted fugitives, is in custody. Fonteboa, 28, was arrested Nov. 12 after a traffic stop in Mays Landing, N.J., and extradited back to Las Vegas, said Metro Police Detective Michael Karstedt. Fonteboa was wanted by North Las Vegas Police on three counts of forgery. She was profiled in the SUN June 26.
Drivers pay $50 fine even though they have insurance
"It's ripping off the public," said Carolyn Rondthaler of Las Vegas, one of those victimized by the program to identify those without insurance.
Residents oppose Tahoe wilderness fees
The fee proposal is being considered through a pilot program authorized this year by Congress. Desolation Wilderness Area is one of 46 areas targeted for demonstration projects.
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Letter: City's plans for park would enhance livability of area
What we are seeking is to enter into a dialogue with the state park system on the possibility of co-developing the unimproved 2,650 acres surrounding the park.
Longtime LV resident Waite dies at 78
Waite was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Bunkerville and raised there as the 12th of 13 children.
Columnist Bob Shemeligian: Where there's smoke, are there jobs?
Bob Shemeligian
"You know reading's not allowed at the table," he scolded me. Like a recalcitrant schoolchild, I apologized and dumped the paper.
Editorial: Education means jobs in Nevada
The delegation was in town last week exploring the possibilities of locating electronic industry in Southern Nevada. The concept of high-tech, low-polluting plants moving to Las Vegas is exciting. Not only would it produce more jobs, it would widen the state's industrial base, reducing wild swings in the economy.
Letter: Nonsmoking casinos don't make a profit in Las Vegas
If the moaners and groaners had supported it, perhaps it would have remained smoke-free.
Small nuclear experiments to begin at Nevada Test Site
Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary issued a decision Monday allowing the nuclear experiments, and said U.S. officials are discussing whether to share information from the tests with other countries.
LV goalie stops 51 Viper shots in win
With the score tied at 2, the Thunder's backup netminder turned away all five of the Vipers' shootout attempts to give Las Vegas a 3-2 victory Monday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Law takes guns out of abusers' hands
The federal law was expanded to include misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. And it goes a step further, saying it's illegal for anyone in that category to possess guns or ammunition.
Builders offer dust measures
The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association presented the plan to Clark County Health District representatives on Monday.
Former LV police chief dies
If a guy got drunk, Davis would put him in the tank and release him the next day when he sobered up -- no time-consuming paperwork, no embarrassing court action and no burdensome fines.
1995 champ out, but Nevada Open's field strong
According to tournament organizers, Blake had another commitment and could not participate in the $50,000 Nevada Open, which will be contested Wednesday through Friday at the Palms Golf Club in Mesquite.
Roundup: Arizona kids now 3-for-4 vs. Top 25
A steady diet of ranked teams hasn't hurt.
$5 mil. seized in LV linked to N.Y. betting
Gary Thompson
Raids on scores of phone-wagering accounts and safe-deposit boxes linked to high-stakes poker player Howard Lederer resulted in individual seizures of amounts ranging from a mere 90 cents up to $500,000, officials said.
Letter: Voter disgust increasing over missteps during election
Consistently behind the curve, that hapless woman in charge needs to accept responsibility and resign, in hope of restoring some credibility to the office, lest we witness a titanic mutiny of an already recalcitrant electorate.
IOGCC Chairman Says Image of Oil and Gas Industry Must Change
About 400 representatives from 36 oil- and gas-producing states, including Nevada, are meeting in Las Vegas this week for IOGCC's annual meeting. Created in 1935, the Oklahoma City-based commission serves as a primary forum for the discussion of energy policies.
United to put Denver on Shuttle
The Shuttle expansion is part of the airline's bid to increase service between Denver International Airport and two leisure destinations, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Opening of fifth casino in Kansas City pushed back
Tom Irwin, the gaming commission's executive director, said he told Joe Canfora, Station's president for Midwest operations, to expect a January ribbon cutting - at best.
Steer wrestler fit to be tied
Bill Bowman
In fact Fulton, one of the top steer wrestlers in the world, has worked just 15.9 seconds in four go-rounds of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Fireplace malfunction leads to new-home fire
Fire investigators determined that an obstruction in either the flue pipe or the chimney caused the attic of the home at 7625 Buckskin Ave. to catch fire at 9:21 p.m. Monday.
Sacraments strong focus among Roman Catholics
"We believe Christ established all the sacraments, and we learn this from the gospels, and that he has given the church the power to define these sacraments," said Daniel Walsh, bishop of Las Vegas.
Judge orders house arrest for assailant
But on Monday District Judge John McGroarty ordered that Trujillo be placed under house arrest pending his Jan. 22 sentencing in the case.
Probe continues into fire fatal to pets
Karen Zekan
Bob Leinbach, spokesman for Clark County Fire Department, declined to specify whether the individuals with whom they are continuing interviews could be deemed suspects.
Age just one sign of wisdom in Legislature
But not this time on the Senate Finance Committee, one of the most powerful in the Nevada Legislature. In the session beginning in January, the average age on the seven-member committee is nearly 61.
Bechtel, workers celebrate first year of pact
The two groups gathered Monday in celebration of the alliance forged between Bechtel Nevada Corp. and Test Site workers a year ago.
Sports Briefs: Las Vegas game tops TV ratings
The 7.3 overnight rating for the Cougars' 28-25 Western Athletic Conference championship game victory over Wyoming at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium was the highest of ABC's three conference championship games Saturday.
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Cowboys, students gather for Exceptional Rodeo fun
Ken McCall
The 6 1/2-year-old cowboy-for-a-day is one of 47 special education students taking part Monday morning in the Exceptional Rodeo on the floor of the Thomas & Mack Center.
NFL Power Rankings
But the win certainly meant something to the Scripps Howard News Service NFL computer power rankings as Green Bay overtook Denver for the top spot. The New England Patriots, winners of 10 of their last 12, moved up to No. 3.
College Notes: USC coach headed to Oregon St.
Oregon State's new football coach will be Mike Riley, the offensive coordinator at Southern California, according to The Oregonian.
Kansas continues as No. 1
Texas Tech, Louisville and Alabama all moved into the college basketball poll for the first time this season Monday, and Kansas maintained its stranglehold on No. 1.
Thunder 3, Vipers 2
Second Period -- 1, Las Vegas, Gendron 18 (Brady, Loewen) 0:38. 2, Detroit, Tardif 4 (Shaw, Donnelly) 12:38. Penalties: Loewen, Las Vegas (boarding) 8:42; Banks, Detroit (slashing) 13:41.
Pruett recall effort in Jeopardy
Pat Hintz, president of the recall committee, said members would meet on Wednesday and decide whether to continue the effort. The recall would only continue if organizers feel they can secure the required signatures.
School kids to get help crossing streets
Metro Police are behind the new Junior Crossing Guard Program which was created to make children more visible while in the road, said Metro spokesman Sgt. Greg McCurdy.
Hotel executive Jerry Exber dies
So they thought. By week's end the money they had earned in the Army Air Corps -- $3,000 -- and their brand new '47 Mercury were lost at the gambling tables.
Jazzy big-band sound featured in CCSN show
Both ensembles consist of CCSN students whose ages range from 17 to 75. All have diverse music backgrounds of the musicians.
Monday's Results from the National Finals Rodeo
Bareback riding
Jones won't push RTC command of monorail
Jeff Schweers
A month ago, Jones said she would ask the RTC to solidify its position after reports that Clark County Aviation Director Bob Broadbent was tapped to spearhead efforts to build a fixed guideway system on the Strip.
Where I Stand: Child Haven show embodies the true spirit of Christmas
Of all the fabulous shows, recitals, concerts, revues and stage productions for which Las Vegas is famous, there's one that receives little fanfare and is attended by a very select group of people.
New era of cooperation at Lake Tahoe
"We have learned in the past 10 years that a balance exists between upgrading the community and environmental benefits," says Lew Feldman, an attorney for developers of a $140 million south shore redevelopment project approved in November.
Rams look for place in basketball hierarchy
Tim Graham
Most people hear Las Vegas, which won the division last year and has looked impressive again thus far. Then voices cry Valley, which touts Nevada's toughest backcourt tandem in LaRontae Johnson and Jevon Banks.
Ron Kantowski: Dome not doomed by rodeo plans
At the very least, most thought of the NFR as the anchor tenant for the mammoth 110,000 seat, $750 million stadium project. At most, the cowboys were perceived as the reason for building it in the first place.
O'Leary: Sub-critical testing on tap for NTS
The Nevada Test Site will become a primary storage site for low-level radioactive waste, and possibly high-level nuclear waste, but it will not play a major role in the U.S. Department of Energy's post-Cold War plans.
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Letter: Recent election proves dwindling union power
May I suggest the backers of the minority peruse Tom Clancy's new novel "Executive Orders."

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