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Archive for June 6, 1999

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.
12:21 p.m.
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.
10:49 a.m.
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, ...
10:14 a.m.
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.
10:12 a.m.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Teachers upset by threatening student
Sandra Thompson
Students also were encouraged to come forward if they knew of threats or plots.
9:50 a.m.
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.
9:48 a.m.
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 ...
9:45 a.m.
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 ...
9:44 a.m.
Decision to draw, shoot can change in an instant
A police officer decides whether to draw and fire his gun.
9:42 a.m.
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 ...
9:41 a.m.
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.
9:33 a.m.
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."
9:31 a.m.
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.
9:28 a.m.
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.
9:27 a.m.
Casinos increase lobbying, contributions
When it comes to influencing legislation, the casinos are not leaving anything to chance.
5:52 a.m.
'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.
5:52 a.m.
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."
2:41 a.m.
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.
2:40 a.m.

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