Print edition for June 6, 1999

'Hero' under investigation in friend's shooting: A sheriff's report on the case was submitted Friday to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office, which will decide whether to charge Jimmy Gross, 22, in the May 6 shooting.

Candidates square off: Erin Neff; Las Vegas mayoral candidates Oscar Goodman and Arnie Adamsen say that during campaign stops at homes throughout the city, voters have told them that growth, crime, redevelopment efforts and consolidation of city and county services are the issues most important to them.

Police review case involving city attorney's son: Supervisors will review why officers didn't conduct complete field sobriety tests of the youth and a friend, and why officers didn't summon another police agency to investigate the accident.

Decision to draw, shoot can change in an instant: A police officer decides whether to draw and fire his gun.

Vacating Vegas: Las Vegas is growing, but some people are leaving: Melissa Schorr; "A lot tell you Vegas was not what they expected," he says. "That's the No. 1 reason we hear."

Agassi wins French Open, completes Grand Slam: Once seemingly on the verge of defeat, Agassi regrouped and won 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. After the final point, he covered his face with his arms and appeared on the brink of tears.

Legislators reject Nevada's entry into presidential primary: Arizona, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico also have rejected the plan. Utah, Wyoming and Colorado have agreed to hold a three-state primary on March 10.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Deskin sorely missed: Ruthe Deskin's column writing career started at the Las Vegas Sun close to half a century ago. That may seem like a long time, but for those of us who have had the good and privileged fortune of working with her and learning from her all these years, it has been far too short a time. And for the thousands of Sun readers who have followed her common sense approach to life in this city through her columns, I know it is not nearly enough time for us to fully understand all that she has said. That's the purpose of ...

Casinos increase lobbying, contributions: When it comes to influencing legislation, the casinos are not leaving anything to chance.

Editorial: Goodman should be our mayor: Adamsen has been a fine city councilman for 12 years, but he has been unable to project a vision or generate enthusiasm for his mayoral candidacy. Instead Adamsen's central message has been one of fear, suggesting tourism and business investment will be harmed if the people elect Goodman, who has represented mobsters at times during his career. No one, however, has questioned the integrity of Goodman, a longtime resident of Las Vegas. In fact, he has received testimonials from former prosecutors and law enforcement officials who have vouched for his character and professionalism. Las Vegans understand that in the American ...

Agassi wins French Open, completes career Grand Slam: Once seemingly on the verge of defeat, Agassi regrouped and won 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. After the final point, he covered his face with his arms, trying to hide his tears.

America West opens new reservations center: The new facility, which has about 350 agents, is twice the size of America West's former call center on Wells Avenue in Reno.

Boy recovering from illness sparked by E. coli bacteria: "We do get sporadic cases. If we get multiple cases, we get a little more concerned," Banghart said. "In 1999 so far, we've only had two cases reported statewide."

Alleged supermarket shooter suspected of raping escort service employee: Robert Macy; Zane Michael Floyd, 23, is accused of barging into an Albertsons grocery store two miles east of the Strip and opening fire on workers at dawn Thursday, killing four employees and wounding one.

Metro to critics: Force oftentimes is necessary: When it comes to confrontations with Metro Police, some say this neon-studded town is still the wild, wild West.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Teachers upset by threatening student: Sandra Thompson; Students also were encouraged to come forward if they knew of threats or plots.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Megathoughts about a Megawinner: He won the $21,351,116.56 Megabucks jackpot Tuesday night, lining up three golden Megabucks symbols and plopping down on a stool to calmly await his prize.

Columnist Jeff German: Gambling panel has 'em rollin' in aisles: While four U.S. senators, including a Republican presidential hopeful, came to town looking for campaign handouts, the nine-member panel was in San Francisco voting to urge states to impose "tight restrictions" on political contributions from the casino industry.