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Archive for March 16, 1998

Heller runs for second term: Heller, 37, said he had looked at entering the GOP primary to challenge front running Kenny Guinn and said it would have been an uphill battle. But he said it was "not insurmountable."; 11:37 a.m.

Ultralight aircraft crashes near Jean: The small plane had one passenger and a pilot on board, Steve La-SKy, spokesman for the Clark County Fire Department, said.; 11:37 a.m.

Assemblywoman found negligent in care for ill daughter: Bill Gang; Ross had to undergo emergency surgery on New Year's Day. A perforated colon had rendered her hours from death, doctors testified during Ohrenschall's civil hearing.; 11:35 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: NCAA errs in blocking Las Vegas bid: Dean Juipe; It's unfair and perhaps indefensible, yet college sports' governing body has an ironclad policy in effect that prohibits the tourism capital of the country from hosting so much as a basketball tournament sub-regional.; 10:47 a.m.

Thunder stops Houston: The loss snapped a five-game Houston winning streak.; 10:43 a.m.

Celebrity cars at Imperial Palace auction: Elvis Presley is represented by three vehicles: 1 1966 Chrysler Imperial, a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB limousine and a 1976 Cadillac Seville.; 10:20 a.m.

Editorial: Sour grapes over state's lemon law: During a public hearing Thursday on a new lemon law aimed at protecting consumers, auto dealer Don Hellwinkle of Minden said the new lemon law was ridiculous, according to an article by SUN reporter Cy ...; 10:19 a.m.

Letter: Build parks, schools, not neighborhood casinos: What about the schools that are still needed? What about the parks we have a shortage of? It the city was as concerned with the growth problem as they say, they'd stop giving permits for ...; 10:18 a.m.

Letter: Angling isn't harmless because fish feel pain: And, of course, current tackle is far from friendly -- to animals or the environment. Every year, anglers leave behind a trail of tackle victims that includes millions of birds, turtles and other animals who ...; 10:17 a.m.

Obituaries for March 16, 1998: No surviving relatives are known.; 10:16 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Rebels came up winners by just making NCAA Tournament: The NCAA Tournament has moved on to the Sweet Sixteen without UNLV's Runnin' Rebels. Years ago, that would have been a major disappointment and a reason to question the ability of the coaching staff, the ...; 10:14 a.m.

Brown confident she has support: Bob Shemeligian; Brown, along with her husband, owns two North Las Vegas chemical companies that last year became the focus of an investigation by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.; 10:04 a.m.

Regents to investigate origin of licensed products: The issue will be placed on the board's agenda for the April meeting, said Chairman Jill Derby.; 10:04 a.m.

State makes strides in providing financial aid for college: The state, too, has shown a commitment to higher education in Nevada, according to Vice Chancellor Jane Nichols.; 10:03 a.m.

Cop faces felony theft charge; detective fired: Cathy Scott; Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the separate investigations by the Internal Affairs Bureau, police said.; 10:02 a.m.

LV hotels in large new REIT deal: The deal creates the hotel industry's first "paper clip" REIT. Similar to the paired-share structure that has made Starwood Hotels & Resorts a high flyer on the stock market, a paper-clip deal creates a separately ...; 9:59 a.m.

'Tradeshow U' helps companies maximize the effectiveness of exhibiting in trade shows: Brian Seals; Las Vegas-based GES Exposition Services is offering $99 per person educational seminars -- dubbed Tradeshow U -- across the country to help companies earn a profit on their trade show investment.; 9:58 a.m.

Latest sleep products unveiled in Vegas: Angie Wagner; "What you see and hear, you can now feel in the bed," said Felix Tauscher, a German distributor for the Aqua Surround Sound System.; 9:57 a.m.

Academic experts work to refine plan for tougher standards: Teams working on English and math standards worked Saturday to refine preliminary standards developed in January.; 9:54 a.m.

Internet creates tough web for tax collectors to untangle: Nevada may be losing millions of dollars in sales tax revenue on items sold from web pages by out-of-state companies to local residents.; 9:53 a.m.

Las Vegans set to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day: Denise Cardinal; Not because it reminds them of their home land. Not because of the mounds of green money that pass through the casinos every day.; 9:52 a.m.

Medicinal pot petition criticized: The 1,100-member Nevada Medical Association says it doesn't believe there have been enough scientific studies to show marijuana is a valuable tool in treating diseases such as cancer.; 9:45 a.m.

Legislator's child neglect verdict due: Bill Gang; Although court testimony showed Ohrenschall to be a caring mother who pursued every avenue to avoid surgery for her daughter, it might not be enough for Hardcastle.; 9:45 a.m.

Lottery called 'national addiction': "Lotteries are about more than money," Harshbarger told members of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. "They are about people. And for each wonderful story of a winner, there are thousands of untold stories about ...; 9:44 a.m.

All eyes focused on Dobson at gaming meeting: Then again, he doesn't believe in gambling at all.; 9:44 a.m.

Saturday's NHRA Results: Kenny Bernstein, Forest Lake, Calif., 4.604 seconds, 318.47 mph def. Larry Dixon, San Diego, 4.734, 288.73.; 9:40 a.m.

Busch GN Results: 2. (28) Casey Atwood, Chevrolet, 320.; 9:40 a.m.

Indy Lights Results: 2. (4) Cristiano da Matta, Brazil, 67.; 9:40 a.m.

Miami GP Results: 2. (1) Greg Moore, Canada, Reynard-Mercedes, 150.; 9:39 a.m.

Fire destroys home being built by IMS chairwoman Mari Hulman George: Hulman George, mother of Speedway president Tony George, was vacationing in Florida. Construction was not finished on the unoccupied home.; 9:39 a.m.

Panel rejects complaint against Supreme Court justice: In a letter signed by general counsel Leonard Gang, the commission informed Johnson the complaint was investigated and dismissed.; 9:38 a.m.

Three die in mobile home fire: The badly burned bodies of an unidentified man and woman were found in the debris by firefighters after the flames were extinguished, deputies said.; 9:37 a.m.

Hispanic jail inmates protest lack of Spanish TV: "Half the population are Latinos," inmate Leonardo Murillo, accused in a kidnapping, told the Reno Gazette-Journal. "They want to have their own TV to watch in Spanish.; 9:36 a.m.

Former church elder convicted of lewdness with minor: During the trial, Chief Deputy District Attorney John Schlegelmilch said Fitzwater used his position as a church elder to gain the trust of the victim's family before the incident.; 9:36 a.m.

People in the News for March 16, 1998: Funnyman Al; 9:15 a.m.

UNLV finishes third at Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational: After finishing third in the 15-team Golf Digest Collegiate Invitational at the Desert Inn Golf Club, everyone wanted to know why the No. 1-ranked Rebels didn't win the tournament.; 9:14 a.m.

Golf Digest Invitational: Team; 9:13 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: March Madness not confined to the basketball court: Ralph Siraco; Spring fever was quickly displaced by Pick-6 fever as more than a half-million dollars of St. Patty's green was sitting in a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, carryover pools from coast ...; 9:13 a.m.

Now you're cookin'!: Melissa Schorr; Ingredients of a successful cooking instructor:; 9:12 a.m.

Big one eludes Roy Williams again: This one really hurt Williams.; 9:11 a.m.

Syracuse knows what it's up against in Duke: But that's exactly who they'll get. By beating fourth-seeded New Mexico 56-46 on Sunday, the Orangemen (26-9) set themselves up for a game against one of the deepest teams in the NCAA tournament.; 9:10 a.m.

Jazz win 10th straight game by beating Detroit: Karl Malone scored 28 points and Jeff Hornacek added 22 as the Jazz won their 10th straight game, 109-98 over Detroit on Sunday.; 9:10 a.m.

El Nino will give Las Vegans something to sneeze about: February was the wettest on record for that month, with 2.89 inches of rain.; 9:10 a.m.

Upsets, controversy highlight women's NCAA play: Notre Dame pulled off the second upset of a No. 1 seed, beating Texas Tech 74-59 in a second-round Midwest Regional game in Lubbock on Sunday night behind Ruth Riley's 23 points.; 9:09 a.m.

Garth Brooks ropes a workout and game action with Padres: "What a cool thing - this hasn't soaked in yet," Brooks said later in the clubhouse as players began lining up yet again to have bats and balls autographed.; 9:09 a.m.

Silverado star swimming for a scholarship: Spencer Patterson; With her high school team scheduled to face rival Durango on the day she planned to leave, Hoover had to decide whether or not to swim with the Skyhawks before boarding her plane to North ...; 9:08 a.m.

California High school volleyball player claims King of the Beach title: Steve Guiremand; They will also be able to call him "King of the Beach."; 9:05 a.m.

Blackhawks looking like playoff contenders following awful start: Ken Rappoport; "We just have to keep plugging away. We believe we can make the playoffs and can do something once we are there," said Chicago coach Craig Hartsburg following Sunday night's 8-4 victory over the Florida ...; 9:03 a.m.

Seasonal note: 12 hours from sunrise to sunset: Give a few seconds here and there, the days and the nights are the same length.; 7:22 a.m.

Group seeks severe penalties against chemical company: Sandra Chereb; After a demonstration on the steps of the Washoe County Courthouse, advocates delivered a symbolic "warrant" to District Attorney Dick Gammick, calling for the arrest of Sierra Chemical Co.; 7:21 a.m.

Teen charged in cousin's shooting death: Reno police investigators said the gun had been taken from a Sparks residence.; 4:03 a.m.

Panel OKs expansion funds for state Supreme court: The court's headquarters in Carson City, which opened about seven years ago, was built to accommodate the two additional justices that will come on line in 1999.; 3:32 a.m.

Three teens charged in fatal drive-by shooting: Witnesses told police Pichardo had been standing near the street when a van drove by. According to police, words were exchanged between the occupants of the van and Pichardo. Someone inside the van fired a ...; 2:52 a.m.

Louisiana gambling board can OK contract: Ieyoub said Gov. Mike Foster by himself cannot OK the contract. But Foster, who backs the latest proposed contract, appoints the members of the board. Moreover, the board has already given its OK to the ...; 1:55 a.m.

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