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Girls Basketball standings -- February 11, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 12:41 p.m.

Boys Basketball standings -- Feb. 11, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 12:41 p.m.

Lawmakers look at state employee health plan: Gary Wolff, representing the Nevada Highway Patrol Association, testified Wednesday in favor of the measure that would expand the committee from five members to seven and require them to serve fixed terms.; 12:39 p.m.

Letter: House managers acting irresponsibly: Patricia Van Betten; 12:27 p.m.

Letter: Senate needs to declare mistrial: Radical Republicans are looking for a way to bypass the Constitution and convict the president by a simple majority vote.; 12:26 p.m.

Letter: Republicans doing their bit for history: The counterargument, and a very sound one, is that the Republican senators are seized with the desire to leave a full and complete factual record of William Jefferson Clinton's scoundrelly conduct for all of history ...; 12:25 p.m.

Letter: Governor should not play politics with tobacco funds: Guinn will take the money for smoke-related health care and use it where he thinks it will help him in the polls. I decided to write this reply after reading Mike Penick's letter to the ...; 12:24 p.m.

Racial-slur case appealed by school district: But the lawyer for the district argued the union's demand for information would disrupt the educational system and be "disastrous for the district."; 12:11 p.m.

Court takes Elko grand jury case under submission: Deputy Attorney General Paul Taggert said the four have been called "government thugs" in the press and by "fringe" groups. Yet they have no opportunity to respond, and Taggert urged the court to expunge the ...; 12:10 p.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Long weekends becoming more frequent: Joe Delaney; Last year, New Year's Eve was on a Friday, making for a nice long weekend. ... The Consumer Electronics Show doesn't do much for the showrooms, lounges or casinos, but it does very well for ...; 12:09 p.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Giving a brave dog its due: Ruthe Deskin; It was while reading a recent issue that I ran across a most remarkable dog story.; 12:08 p.m.

Obituaries for Feb. 11, 1999: She is survived by her husband, Leif; three sons, Dan Ketchum of Simi Valley, Calif., and James Brandin and Eric Brandin, both of Las Vegas; two daughters, Patricia Adler of San Clemente, Calif., and Barbara ...; 12:04 p.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: DRI is a Nevada asset: As an active Nevadan I've found the resources of DRI invaluable when seeking to solve energy, water, air, soil and weather problems that affect our state. When traveling abroad, the work of the DRI becomes ...; 12:01 p.m.

Editorial: Momentum gathering for airline regulations: When even ardent conservatives, who usually believe in less government intervention, are climbing aboard the airline regulation bandwagon, you know something is up. One of the reasons for their outrage is that many of the ...; 11:58 a.m.

Editorial: Las Vegas' vote delay is a mistake: Especially when it comes to developers seeking an exemption to zoning standards, elected officials will put off making a decision on the request in the hope that neighborhood residents who protest the project will eventually ...; 11:57 a.m.

Brief: Condo owners sue over defects: A letter filed with the suit said the defects include insufficient drainage of common areas, inadequate fire walls, poor duct work and incorrectly installed wires and plumbing. In some cases, the letter alleges, inadequate sewage ...; 11:46 a.m.

Brief: Circus executive takes NRA post: Sloan, an attorney who has overseen Circus Circus political activities for years, said he will try to "enhance awareness of the gaming industry's enormous contributions to the state's economy and the negative impacts an industry ...; 11:45 a.m.

Brief: Utility earnings increase: Revenue in the 1998 quarter of $269.3 million was up from $231.1 million in the year-ago quarter.; 11:44 a.m.

Planning commission blocks senior housing complex: Jace Radke; The tie amounts to a denial, but the developer is expected to appeal the ruling and have the case decided by the City Council.; 11:40 a.m.

Murphy asserts Fifth more than 200 times: This came as a Clark County grand jury heard testimony for the first time in an investigation into Binion's Sept. 17 death.; 11:33 a.m.

Fannie Mae helps Windsor Park relocation plan in North Las Vegas: The 10-year, general obligation bond allows the city to continue its Windsor Park Housing Revitalization Plan, which offers qualified residents $50,000 to help purchase another residence within the city limits.; 11:32 a.m.

Residents skip advisory panel meeting: Valerie Miller; That was nearly the problem faced by the Henderson Citizens Advisory Committee Thursday as it tried to elicit feedback from residents before going forward with the second phase of a study plan.; 11:31 a.m.

Committee votes to kill campaign smear law: Liberal and conservative organizations lined up against the law, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of free speech.; 11:31 a.m.

Self-help legal center to open in Las Vegas: Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, said 44 percent of the people who show up in the Clark County Family Court system don't have a lawyer. And 66 percent of the judges' time is spent on ...; 11:29 a.m.

Donations pour in after 3 children die: The bodies of the children were found in two rear bedrooms of the residence in the Casa Linda mobile home park at 5250 E. Lake Mead Blvd.; 11:29 a.m.

Water fight develops between Clark, rural counties: Ten years ago, water officials in Clark County filed applications to draw ground water from Nye, White Pine and Lincoln counties to be piped to Las Vegas, which is running out of water. The applications ...; 11:28 a.m.

City policy raises issues of location, competition: Scott Reeder; City officials say the current zoning policy is the best alternative to having strip joints and adult bookstores sprouting up in residential neighborhoods across the city.; 11:26 a.m.

Lawsuit involving hospitals, Sierra Health continued: Art Nadler; The medical facilities -- Valley, Desert Springs and Summerline hospitals -- sued Sierra Health Services in September for attempting to collect money from them for debts owed by Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks. Universal ...; 11:23 a.m.

Protest grows on student funding inequity: A three-part resolution unanimously passed by the committee Wednesday evening asking for an end to the inequitable funding practices will be sent today to regents and presented to the full Faculty Senate Feb. 19 for ...; 11:23 a.m.

A curator, a coati, an exhibit and an attitude: A sign in the entrance states: "If you are looking for glitz and glamour, instant gratification or lions and tigers jumping through hoops, please visit the other wildlife available in Las Vegas."; 11:21 a.m.

Lady Rebels coach has team headed in right direction: By Brian Hilderbrand; Regina Miller is big on quotes.; 11:20 a.m.

Multiculturalism now part of UNLV life: Stacy J. Willis; "The text book was 'The Meaning of Difference,' " said Rose, the director of the women's studies program at UNLV, who was teaching the class. "At the end of the course, he said to me, ...; 11:18 a.m.

Longtime health care administrator Ogren dies at 71: It was the day that the Washoe Medical Center board, with great reluctance, fired him after 21 years at the hospital -- 14 as its administrator.; 11:17 a.m.

Sun Girls Basketball State Top 10 poll -- Feb. 11, 1999: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 11:16 a.m.

Sun Boys Basketball State Top 10 poll -- Feb. 11, 1999: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 11:16 a.m.

Brief: IGT wins delay for new system: Board members also were told that following a recent change in federal tax law governing jackpots, most of IGT's big winners are accepting discounted lump sums.; 11:16 a.m.

Brief: Merger faces static in Louisiana: The representative, Ricky Shetler, worked for a company that owns the land where the Players riverboat docks in Lake Charles. He later worked as a consultant for Players.; 11:16 a.m.

Harrah's posts record quarter, year results: Gary Thompson; Fourth-quarter net income rose to $14.2 million, or 14 cents per diluted share, from $12.1 million, or 12 cents a share, in the 1997 quarter. Revenue jumped to $524.7 million from $398 million.; 11:14 a.m.

Brief: New route rejected by some Strip resorts: Monorail officials had hoped to include the Fashion Show Mall and the Stardust and New Frontier hotel-casinos into their route. But in order to accomplish that, the track would have to go onto Desert Inn ...; 11:14 a.m.

Woman who says police used excessive force set to testify: Brenda Nadell filed suit almost four years ago against Metro and Officers Steven Leyba, Michael Etherton and Greg Zeil, alleging her civil rights were violated when she was arrested the night of July 22, 1994.; 11:13 a.m.

Indian gaming loses ground: "The Indians did more harm to their cause than good," one casino industry lobbyist said. "They sort of replaced us as the bogeyman in this whole thing."; 11:12 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Selections for Santa Anita: Friday's card; 11:12 a.m.

Wednesday's Prep Results: Basic 70, Vo-Tech 56; 11:11 a.m.

IHL president embarks on mission to save Thunder: Steve Guiremand; International Hockey League president Douglas Moss said Wednesday that he will be visiting Las Vegas for a few days next week.; 10:59 a.m.

Rancho win wraps up Sunrise title: Matt O'Brien; What a difference a year makes.; 10:59 a.m.

Check of car seats good for shot at college tuition: That's the offer the Clark County Safe Kids Coalition is making for this Saturday at several locations around town.; 10:59 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Unbeaten Cimarron primed for tourney: Spencer Patterson; For the third straight year, the story line is the same for Cimarron-Memorial's wrestling team as it gears up for this weekend's 4A Southern Zone tournament.; 10:58 a.m.

Candidates fail to show for county Democrat meeting: Erin Neff; Mayor Jan Laverty Jones, who was to deliver the keynote speech to fellow Democrats gathered at the Carpenter's Union Hall, backed out, citing an illness in her family, according to county Democratic chairman Charlie Waterman.; 10:58 a.m.

Henderson billionaire called 'Howard Hughes of Chocolate': One of the business world's most enigmatic leaders quietly lives in Henderson a couple months out of the year while the empire he helped build flourishes worldwide.; 10:57 a.m.

Columnist David Broder: Game ends after vote on removal, rules say: David Broder; It was not an edifying spectacle. Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, the chamber's unofficial historian, told ABC that he had concluded President Clinton had committed "high crimes and misdemeanors."; 10:54 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: It'll be tough for Oscar to step away: Tim Graham; Columnist Tim Graham: It'll be tough for Oscar to step away; 10:54 a.m.

Quartey still being difficult: Dean Juipe; Behind shades and in the shadows, Ike Quartey has maintained a very low profile for his high-profile fight with Oscar De La Hoya.; 10:53 a.m.

Spent nuclear fuel rods from engines lost at NTS: The information came to light as films detailing nuclear mishaps during the Cold War were released, telling stories of people left on an island near a Bikini atoll during a nuclear test and of nuclear ...; 10:53 a.m.

Durango zips past Gorman: Spencer Patterson; By Spencer Patterson LAS VEGAS SUN; 10:47 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Rejeuvenated Randall has tough test in Carr: Dean Juipe; Five years ago, Frankie Randall seemed to be at the top of his game.; 10:46 a.m.

Assembly panel OKs bill to repeal ethics law: "This law has created a chilling effect on free speech," said Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani, D-Las Vegas.; 10:45 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: Foul play suspected in Neuheisel hiring: Steve Guiremand; There is an interesting theory being floated among USC alums these days concerning the controversial hiring of Rick Neuheisel by the University of Washington.; 10:43 a.m.

Good news for Unser Jr.: The 12-year-old daughter of racing driver Al Unser Jr. has a good chance of recovering from a rare spinal condition, two Albuquerque neurosurgeons say.; 10:38 a.m.

Arizona's Duncan kills Rebels: Freshman right fielder Shelley Duncan capped a two-homer, six-RBI day with a bases-loaded double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving Arizona a 12-11 come-from-behind victory over UNLV Wednesday at Tucson. ...; 10:37 a.m.

Stars, Thunder owners eye A's: Two Hollywood moguls responsible for the movies "Batman," "Basic Instinct" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" -- and who also head the company which owns the Las Vegas Stars and Thunder -- have ...; 10:36 a.m.

Agassi's obscenities get him booted from San Jose event: Las Vegan Andre Agassi, seemingly on his way to an easy victory over an unheralded opponent, was defaulted from the Sybase Open for a series of "audible obscenities" Wednesday night in San Jose, Calif.; 10:33 a.m.

SUN Boxing Rankings -- February 11, 1999: Dean Juipe; By Dean Juipe; 10:31 a.m.

Gordon thrives under pressure of stardom: Dick Brinster; DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- For Jeff Gordon, fame in the fast lane means a fishbowl existence and avoiding slip-ups amid all the attention.; 10:30 a.m.

Skinner hoping for breakthrough season: Mike Harris; DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The favorites for the Daytona 500 read like a Who's Who of stock car racing.; 10:30 a.m.

CART's bad boy still steamed over suspension: Jeff Shain; HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Paul Tracy doesn't know yet where he'll be for CART's season-opening race next month in South Florida.; 10:29 a.m.

Ferrari boss rules out another last-race: PIERO VALSECCHI; MARANELLO, Italy -- Ferrari's boss won't predict where Michael Schumacher will finish in the Formula One standings, but he does guarantee there won't be another heartbreaking defeat at the end of the season.; 10:29 a.m.

Fight schedule -- February 11, 1999: At The Orleans, Las Vegas, (ESPN2), Antonio Diaz, Coachella, Calif., vs. Mauro Lucero, Mexico, 12, junior welterweights; Bronco McKart, Monroe, Mich., vs. Rene Herrera, El Paso, 10, junior middleweights; Tony Marshall, Albany, N.Y., vs. Javier ...; 10:29 a.m.

Sidekick Supreme: He'll be linked to Johnny Carson for all eternity with his oft-repeated catch phrases branded into pop culture:; 9:58 a.m.

New carrier to begin service April 15th: Conway told a chamber of commerce luncheon Wednesday that National Airline passengers who have a stop-over in Las Vegas will be allowed unlimited time before continuing on to their final destination.; 9:19 a.m.

Vegas in running for 2002 Hispanic convention: Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Hawaii are vying for the convention.; 9:18 a.m.

Babbitt encourages cooperation in saving Walker Lake: "You're off to a good start," Babbitt told the group during a meeting at the Lyon County Library. "It's not going to be easy.; 9:17 a.m.

Community responds to fire victims with donations: Angie Wagner; "It's truly amazing," Clark County Assistant Fire Chief Joe Planck said Wednesday. "I'm completely overwhelmed. I've never seen anything like this."; 9:17 a.m.

Bryan says boorish behavior not covered by Constitution: Scott Sonner; "The president's conduct is boorish, indefensible, even reprehensible," Bryan, D-Nev., said in a prepared statement.; 9:16 a.m.

Lawmakers look at discrimination due to genetic testing: Jennifer Coleman; "There are some people who you all know very well, who have a disease in their families who might pass that gene onto their children," James said Wednesday during a Senate Commerce and Labor hearing ...; 9:15 a.m.

Sheriffs ask lawmakers to pass jail costs on to inmates: Jennifer Coleman; Under SB114, the department - and any other county sheriff around Nevada who wanted to - could also bill for running inmate work programs.; 9:14 a.m.

Agency asks legislature for additional employees to curb consumer fraud: Kiley Russell; The Assembly Ways and Means Committee was asked Wednesday to endorse the new positions - and override a recommendation against the new employees by Gov. Kenny Guinn.; 9:13 a.m.

Measure would outlaw fireworks that leave ground: The bill would allow such things as sparklers, cones, fountains "and everything that is stationary and doesn't leave the ground," she said. Fireworks that shoot into the air, posing fire hazards upon touchdown, would be ...; 9:13 a.m.

Del Papa's challenge to ADA provision sparks controversy: The attorney general signed on to a lawsuit brought by Georgia. The suing states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case in July.; 9:12 a.m.

Von Tobel renews call to rename Floyd Lamb park: But Assembly Speaker Joe Dini, D-Yerington, said, "I'm opposed to it. Floyd Lamb served the state well. I don't know if we want to insult him this way."; 9:12 a.m.

Bill would require under-40 coverage of mammograms: These are preventive health insurance measures, she said as she introduced the two bills. But she acknowledges insurance companies are "not very happy" about the legislation because it makes the coverage mandatory.; 9:11 a.m.

Legislators hope to avert conflict over university spending: Titus and Assembly Majority Leader Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, have scheduled the session with Sisolak and other southern lawmakers and regents.; 9:11 a.m.

Fight challenge leaves one dead, one in jail: Ortega and Owen Finnegan, 69, were drinking at an Elks Club when they got into an argument over who was the better fighter, police said. They each bet $100 to decide the issue.; 9:11 a.m.

Senate bill would cut into appointment power: Jennifer Coleman; In his state of the state address in January, Guinn asked the Legislature for the more flexibility and authority - not less - in running the executive branch of Nevada government.; 9:10 a.m.

TV gambling spokesman dismayed that new governor has not contacted tribe: The election of Davis was considered a plus for Indians frustrated by their inability to negotiate gambling compacts with then-Gov. Pete Wilson. The remarks by Macarro, the most visible member of an increasingly politically powerful ...; 9:09 a.m.

One dead, officer injured in apartment complex incident: Police were called to an apartment Thursday afternoon to interview a possible kidnapping suspect.; 6:53 a.m.

Archaic murder law prevents charges: Jennifer Coleman; Barbara and Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas cried as they asked the Judiciary Committee to approve SB11 - a measure that can't be applied retroactively in their son's case.; 5:27 a.m.

Hispanic group to rally against Marvel; GOP leader defends him: Scott Sonner; Marvel, R-Battle Mountain, has been hospitalized with a serious case of pneumonia since Monday and has had no comment on his use of the word "wetback" last week.; 5:26 a.m.

Metro asks for more leeway in wiretaps: Jennifer Coleman; When investigating crimes including murder, kidnapping, robbery, extortion, bribery, bombings and child molestation, police can ask courts for wiretap authority. SB120 would add attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and drive-by shootings to the ...; 5:25 a.m.

Jones won't run for third term: Angie Wagner; "I just think right now it's time to take a step back and reflect," Jones said Thursday in announcing she would not seek a third four-year term in this spring's city elections.; 5:24 a.m.

Nevada Focus: Nevada's Walker Lake has up-and-down history: "Without the interference of man upstream, Walker Lake would not be endangered today," says Mike Sevon, regional supervisor of fisheries for the Nevada Division of Wildlife.; 4:13 a.m.

Hall of Fame Class of 1999 -- capsules: Marty Barrett, 40; 3:50 a.m.

508400255.html: HONOR SQUAD; 3:49 a.m.

Hall induction caps stellar baseball career for Barrett: Spencer Patterson; As much as he cherishes his 1986 World Series memories, Marty Barrett has an equally special place in his heart for his years at Las Vegas' Rancho High School.; 3:49 a.m.

Academic all-WAC teams announced: The football players were (presented in academic year) senior Brandon Ellena, juniors John Greer, Blake Livingood and Tim O'Reilly and sophomore Kawika Batoon. All but Livingood also were on last year's academic team.; 3:25 a.m.

Obituaries for Jan. 28, 1999: Joseph Abodeely, 68, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Iowa. A resident for many years, he was an entertainer/musician.; 3:05 a.m.

Man involved in bungled suicide pleads innocent: Authorities said McGilbra apparently tried to kill himself on Jan. 4 by opening a gas valve and inhaling the fumes. He fell asleep, and when he woke up he lit a cigarette with the intent ...; 2:47 a.m.

Box score: UNLV 13, UC Santa Barbara 6: 2B--UCSB: Kemper, Wright 2, VonSchell; UNLV: Pryor, Hamill, Kaup. SB--UNLV: Ludwick (1), Hertel 3 (3). CS--UCSB: LaCour. E--Bannon 3, Neboyia, Molidor. S--Sarabia. SF--LaCour. DP--UCSB 1, UNLV 1. LOB--UCSB 8, UNLV 8. A--485. T--2:48.; 1:55 a.m.

Box score: Arizona 12, UNLV 11: Box score: Arizona 12, UNLV 11; 1:46 a.m.

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