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Archive for March 25, 1999

Hershiser joins Mets: RONALD BLUM; The New York Mets won the bidding war for Orel Hershiser, agreeing today to a $2 million, one-year contract.; 12:52 p.m.

Nellis units staying home: "The units can be ready to go with little notice," said Mike Estrada, chief of external affairs at Nellis. "They are the helicopter rescue squadron and the unmanned aerial vehicles at Indian Springs."; 12:18 p.m.

New UNLV assistant Jackson has shined as Robinson's, Jerry Buss' right-hand man: Steve Guiremand; John Robinson has been blessed with his share of talented assistant coaches during his two previous college coaching stints at USC.; 12:11 p.m.

Two Reno police officers stabbed; suspect dies: Scott Sonner; One officer, Pam Cercek, 41, was stabbed all the way through her shoulder and out her back with the 7-inch long steak knife, Deputy Police Chief Jim Weston said.; 12:10 p.m.

One death sentence handed down in killing of Reno cab driver: Two others defendants, Harte's girlfriend Latisha Marie Babb, 20, also of Fallon, and Weston Edward Sirex, 26, of Reno, were sentenced to life in prison without parole.; 12:09 p.m.

Attorney General says she's encouraged by support: Del Papa, a Democrat, has been considered a leading candidate for the seat being vacated by Sen. Richard Bryan.; 12:09 p.m.

Mesquite will run bulls second year: Actually, there will be even more snortin', rip-roarin' bulls, which is one reason the second annual Running of the Bulls America 1999 event figures to be more impressive than last year's inaugural run.; 12:07 p.m.

Preps: Eagles' swimmers blast off: Spencer Patterson; By Spencer Patterson LAS VEGAS SUN; 12:03 p.m.

Gorman football banished from Boyd: Spencer Patterson; There's no place like home, unless your home field happens to be located at someone else's high school.; 12:01 p.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Contenders should emerge after spring break: Spencer Patterson; If the early season is any indication, this year's Class 4A baseball and softball races appear to be more wide open than ever.; 12:01 p.m.

Obituaries for March 25, 1999: He is survived by one daughter, Vicki Ashenfelter of Henderson; one son, Dennis Arnst of Tempe, Ariz.; one brother, Ivan Arnst of Lincoln, Neb.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.; 12:00 p.m.

Letter: CCSN enrollment should be praised: I find it distressing that an elected official such as state Sen. Bob Coffin would even suggest that we couldn't afford to educate some students. I wonder if Coffin would turn away his children or ...; 11:56 a.m.

Letter: Mistake shouldn't cost taxpayers: FRANK BARKER; 11:56 a.m.

Letter: Take highway land back from real estate agent: I hope that everyone that has read the story will remember Mr. Neil Ohriner and hope that their real estate agent has better ethics than he does. Oh, he can say this is the fault ...; 11:55 a.m.

Letter: Smokers invade clean air space: You still have the freedom to smoke at home, outside, in casinos or even in your vehicle. When I play slots in casinos I usually sit were there are no smokers. How many times have ...; 11:54 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: IOC does more of nothing: The time for a study is long past due and punishing a few weak members does little to assure the world of the purity of the Olympic flame. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has a suggestion ...; 11:53 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Bryan a grandpa in 1999, Democrats may be bridesmaids in 2000: Conner Hudson Bryan, who weighed in at seven pounds, was born Tuesday night in Reno. Conner is the son of Richard Bryan Jr., a Reno cardiologist, and his wife, Karen.; 11:52 a.m.

Don't trust the scribes on Tobacco Road: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- It didn't take long for the subject to come up. And as he usually is, Mike Krzyzewski was prepared for it.; 11:52 a.m.

OSU coach feels at home: Steve Carp; By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN; 11:51 a.m.

'Chicago,' 'Chicago,' that toddlin' show: Joe Delaney; The musical is in two acts with a 10-minute intermission. Total running time at the show we attended was two hours and 10 minutes. There was never a dull moment from start to finish. It ...; 11:50 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: More local performance venues coming on line: Joe Delaney; The Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts (7,000 seats) should be back in action in 2000. ... Before that, LV will have three events centers with a 5,000- to 6,000-seat potential: Buffalo Bill's Star of ...; 11:50 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: UNLV acts if it has something to hide: When someone is accused of doing something wrong or suspicious, that someone usually tries to clear his name by providing proof or other information to the contrary.; 11:49 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Bayno may not receive public support: Tim Graham; Two years ago, the past and future of Rebel basketball converged at the Thomas & Mack Center.; 11:46 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: 'Unknown' Coley at front of line for De La Hoya bout: Dean Juipe; When promoter Bob Arum talks about Oscar De La Hoya's future plans and opponents, the names come easily to him.; 11:43 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs: Sgt. Mike Stansbury of Metro Police's gang section said two groups of about four or five teens started arguing about 6 p.m. and at some point went inside to get their guns, then started firing.; 11:42 a.m.

Gaming industry tries understanding new problem gambling rules: John Wilen; Is it when you've gambled away a hundred dollars more than you planned? Is it when you can't resist the urge to head straight for the casino after work? Or is it when you begin ...; 11:40 a.m.

Station Casinos to pay one fine, appeal another: Other violations covered by the fine included irregularities with a car giveaway, serving alcohol to intoxicated patrons, failing to make full and timely tax payments and another false advertising claim that the Kansas City operation ...; 11:40 a.m.

Plan would eliminate Nevada business tax on small firms: Scott Reeder; Currently, businesses must pay the state $100 a year for each person they employ.; 11:39 a.m.

Enthusiasm grows for Mesquite ark: But this month, the council gave its blessing to something a little more Old Testament.; 11:39 a.m.

Nevada Jobless rate up slightly in February: CARSON CITY -- Nevada's unemployment rate inched up to 3.5 percent in February with an estimated 34,100 people out of work. But the Las Vegas economy remained strong.; 11:38 a.m.

Icahn taking travel company public: Lowestfare.com Inc. is a discount travel service that provides low fares over the telephone and Internet through its agreements with 800 travel agents and a variety of airlines and resort companies, including the Icahn-owned Stratosphere ...; 11:37 a.m.

Class-action suit filed by Reno attorney: Eleven of the 12 Las Vegas area Econo Lube stores are independently owned as franchise stores and are not subject to the suit. The one company store, at 1100 S. Main St., is in the ...; 11:36 a.m.

June hearing set in Binion chip dispute: Binion's refused last year to cash Stupak's chips, saying it could not verify he had won them at the casino. A Board agent ordered the casino to pay Stupak, but Binion's appealed that order to ...; 11:36 a.m.

Iowa legislature moves to ban some casino cash withdrawals: "Most people are very concerned that there are too many Iowans gambling recklessly with money that they can't afford to gamble with," said Sen. Andy McKean.; 11:36 a.m.

Time share resort in dispute over deed: The suit was filed last month by Robert E. and Joan Morris, who own a time-share unit in the Jockey Club; Jockey Condominium Inc., a non-profit corporation that manages the Jockey Club; and Jockey Club ...; 11:35 a.m.

Stratosphere sued by retailers over escalator: Strato-Retail, a company that leases Stratosphere's 69,000 square feet of retail space and then subleases shops to 57 retail tenants, says the new escalator will hurt its ability to attract retail tenants by allowing visitors ...; 11:35 a.m.

Lawyer says he'll deliver witness in Binion case: "I'm going to produce my client," Huntington Beach attorney Chet Bennett told the Sun. "I'm trying to get it resolved. I don't want to see her handcuffed, and I don't want to see her in ...; 11:26 a.m.

Henderson: Calico Ridge debate near compromise: Valerie Miller; Calico Ridge, a residential subdivision of about 400 homes on Henderson's northeast side, took center stage again at a meeting Wednesday night of the city's Citizens Advisory Committee.; 11:26 a.m.

Mother, stepfather sentenced in child abuse: Bill Gang; But it still was not clear at Wednesday's sentencing hearing who actually killed William Cooper II in August.; 11:25 a.m.

Court upholds LV murder conviction: The court rejected the argument of Phelps' lawyers that there was insufficient evidence for the District Court jury to find him guilty. Phelps argued he believed the victim, Billy Matthews, was already dead when he ...; 11:24 a.m.

Cleaner-burning gasoline still under consideration: Art Nadler; The cleaner burning gasoline would be reformulated for Nevada to reduce sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon levels by 9.6 percent or 38 tons per day of carbon monoxide.; 11:23 a.m.

Murder charges dropped against teens: Bill Gang; However, Justice of the Peace Doug Smith ruled Wednesday there is sufficient evidence to hold the remaining three men for trial in District Court in the Feb. 20 shooting deaths of 17-year-old Eloy Numez and ...; 11:22 a.m.

Census Bureau counting on reply from more Nevadans: Jace Radke; But the representative of the U.S. Census Bureau says in his case, he al is from the government and he really al is here to help. An accurate count of Nevadans will only help the ...; 11:22 a.m.

HIV-positive boy gives inspirational message: Michael Dowling told members of the Assembly he was born HIV positive and his mother told him "I'd probably die by the time I was 3 years old."; 11:20 a.m.

Escort service fights news-rack nudity bill: But the largest escort service in Las Vegas, Hillsboro Enterprise, is crying foul and said a bill before the Assembly Judiciary Committee is unconstitutional.; 11:19 a.m.

More punch sought for planning group: Scott Reeder; At least that is the contention of Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani, who is pushing for giving the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition more power.; 11:17 a.m.

Industry gears up for diesel fuel: Scott Reeder; Legislation to require this was introduced Wednesday into the Senate Natural Resources Committee.; 11:17 a.m.

Utilities try to sooth public concerns over Y2K problems: Jace Radke; That's just one of the crazy stories that Ranck has heard as residents prepare for the possibility that on Jan. 1, 2000, computers controlling such vital services as power, water and banking shut down because ...; 11:15 a.m.

Bees swarm at elementary school: School was out for the day, but as a precaution, children waiting for rides home were moved to the front of the school. No one was stung.; 11:14 a.m.

NLV: Open spaces pushed: Lisa Snedeker; The Planning Commission Wednesday night voted 5-1 to approve revisions on how common open space in a planned-unit development will be calculated. Commissioner Chris Montanez cast the lone dissenting vote.; 11:13 a.m.

NLV police count on grant in battle against growing meth problem: Lisa Snedeker; The City Council, during a special meeting, agreed to apply for a grant that if received would provide the department with funding for two additional narcotics officers as well as equipment including vests and vehicles.; 11:13 a.m.

Search goes national for suspect in killings: Karen Zekan; Homicide Lt. Wayne Petersen said a physical description of Calvin, 25, has been entered into the National Crime Information Center's computer database, which is accessible by all law enforcement agencies in the country.; 11:12 a.m.

'Wake-up call' for valley's students: Benjamin Grove; School officials on Wednesday released the latest round of results from the Nevada Proficiency Examination, taken by students in February. Students must pass the test to earn a diploma.; 11:09 a.m.

Judges vote to soften hard-rule proposal: Bill Gang; Sources inside Wednesday's closed meeting, which judges originally said would be open, said the majority of judges voted to turn down rules that would limit their vacation days and require them to be present in ...; 11:09 a.m.

Preps: Swimming & Diving top teams -- March 25, 1999: 1. Green Valley; 11:08 a.m.

City says candidate Miller breaking law: Erin Neff; Steve Miller, a candidate for City Council in Ward 1, displays the city's seal at the top of his campaign website in what the city attorney's office has decided is an unlawful use.; 11:08 a.m.

Southwest beefs up Vegas schedule by eight flights: The Dallas-based airline announced today that among the eight flights will be new nonstop service to Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Chicago's Midway Airport.; 11:06 a.m.

Gordon-Burton rivalry one of mutual respect: Dick Brinster; The Jeff & Jeff Show is becoming one of the great NASCAR rivalries.; 10:42 a.m.

Hornaday-Sprague rivalry builds truck series: JEFF SHAIN; Jack Sprague felt betrayed.; 10:42 a.m.

Editorial: It's time to clean up old uranium site: There has been much controversy about how to remedy this situation. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists originally suggested moving the uranium mill tailings, but the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission rebuked this initial finding. Shortly ...; 10:34 a.m.

Editorial: Smoking regulation is best left to locals: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. lobbyist Harvey Whittemore didn't hesitate to use hyperbole when he denounced Assembly Bill 331 this week before a committee hearing in the Nevada Legislature. "The purpose of this bill is to ...; 10:33 a.m.

Teen pregnancy drop credited to awareness of abstinence benefits: Winters, 19, of Las Vegas and other members of the advisory council held a news conference Wednesday to announce that the teen-age pregnancy rate fell 22 percent in Nevada between 1993 and 1998.; 10:30 a.m.

Democrats want to expand high school government bill: Sen. Bob Coffin, D-Las Vegas, said he and other Democrats believe the information taught in government classes should be left to the discretion of the teachers.; 10:30 a.m.

Students testify about charter schools bill: SB258, requested by Sen. Maurice Washington, R-Sparks, allows for unlimited charter schools, creates a state commission to authorize their development, allows the conversion of public schools to charter schools and lets teachers at charter schools ...; 10:29 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Artist to head Sunrise Children's Hospital Foundation gala: Elizabeth Foyt; The annual luncheon will be April 23, with the black-tie gala and art auction on April 24. Multitalented artist Bob Byerley is honorary chairman for the gala evening at the Las Vegas Hilton, and promises ...; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Janie Greenspun: Tales of toads and Angel abode: Janie Greenspun; Recently I had the good fortune to trek along on a Nature Conservancy of Nevada expedition, in search of the elusive Armagosa toad. The Conservancy is planning to buy the old Torrance Ranch in the ...; 9:52 a.m.

'Pioneer' spirit on the radio: Scott Dickensheets; That this etcetera is actually vast, and not nearly as empty as the national consciousness or even Rand McNally might suggest, isn't news. We know the void is filled with stories, legends, people and history. ...; 9:51 a.m.

Settlement reportedly near in parachuting death of Reno officer: City Attorney Patricia Lynch said the council is scheduled to discuss details of the settlement at its April 13 meeting.; 9:50 a.m.

Bill requiring schools to set aside time for pledge OK'd: She said the Legislature begins each floor session with the pledge and students should have the same opportunity.; 9:50 a.m.

Preps: Baseball standings -- March 25, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 8:52 a.m.

Prep: Softball standings -- March 25, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 8:52 a.m.

Prep: Boys Golf standings -- March 25, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 8:52 a.m.

Prep: Boys Volleyball standings -- March 25, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 8:52 a.m.

Fight schedule -- March 25, 1999: At Cherokee, N.C., (USSB), Anthony Jones, Detroit, vs. Urbano Gurrola, Mexico, 12, for vacant NABF junior middleweight title; Rhoshii Wells, Atlanta, vs. Ron Weaver, New Orleans, 8, junior middleweights.; 8:50 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Santa Anita: 1ST RACE:; 8:49 a.m.

Friday at Santa Anita: 1st race 6-1/2 fur 3YO Fil Mdn: 1 Hollywood Paldcat (Flores) 120; 2 a-Tapioca (Gomez) 120; 3 Doremifasolasido (Espinoza) 120; 4 a-Torrentina (Ramsammy) 120; 5 b-La Vuelta (Garcia) 120; 6 Half Queen (Black) 120; 7 ...; 8:49 a.m.

Friday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1 mi 3YO & up F&M Mdn Clm: 1; 8:49 a.m.

Friday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 5-1/2 fur 4YO & up F&M Clm: 1 Natalie's Gray (Delgadillo) 118; 2 Sky Stalker (Schvaneveldt) 118; 3 Lord Of The Hills (Radke) 111; 4 Alec N Chase (Tohill) 118; 5 Go To ...; 8:49 a.m.

Bill would strengthen animal protections: Jennifer Coleman; SB356 would also increase the penalty for harming domestic animals and repeat offenders could be charged with a felony. Also, permanently disabling or killing a police animal would be a felony.; 8:05 a.m.

Strickland spent his last hours in part of Las Vegas known as the 'naked city': Robert Macy; The "Suddenly Susan" actor left the Oasis Motel, but returned before dawn Monday to rent the room where he apparently committed suicide.; 8:04 a.m.

NDOT worker killed in accident in Ely: Another employee, Robert Gene Broderson, 34, of McGill, was in the cab of the truck at the time of the accident, the patrol said. Broderson was not hurt.; 8:02 a.m.

Nevada officials rip interim storage plan: Robert Macy; Sen. Richard Bryan told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that the bill "places 50 million Americans in 43 states, living within one mile of transportation routes for nuclear waste, at unnecessary risk."; 8:02 a.m.

Murder charges dropped against older brother, cousin in double homicide: Angie Wagner; They, along with another relative, will stand trial in a shooting that killed two people.; 8:01 a.m.

Assembly panel hears proposal to keep children from seeing lewd ads: Kiley Russell; Several Molasky Middle School students stumbled into the hearing room where two three-by-four-foot blowups of ads depicting half-naked women were being shown to lawmakers by Assemblyman John Lee, D-Las Vegas, who wants the ads outlawed.; 8:00 a.m.

City attorney resigns after condemning city's ties to casino owner: Ms. Sylva claimed Wednesday that the bingo club-casino was illegally built with taxpayer money.; 7:59 a.m.

Clinton cancels Vegas trip: White House spokeswoman Elizabeth Newman said from Washington that the president wanted to remain in the nation's capital as NATO launched air strikes against Yugoslavia.; 7:47 a.m.

Homeowners want speedy resolutions to their repair problems: Kiley Russell; Advocates of AB442 told the Assembly Judiciary Committee about leaking roofs, cracked walls, substandard electrical wiring, water damage and even toxic mold in new homes. They said the bill would speed up negotiations between owners ...; 5:12 a.m.

Lawmaker defends tax credit for companies with low-salaried workers: Brendan Riley; Sen. Maurice Washington, R-Sparks, told the Senate Taxation Committee his SB403 is intended to give a business tax cut to firms that hire people whose income doesn't exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty standard.; 5:11 a.m.

Nevada Focus: These canes are made for more than walking: Sandra Chereb; Shuey has designed a cane with a larger crook and smooth notches along the staff. And though they may look like ordinary walking sticks, with a little training and practice they become inconspicuous yet powerful ...; 4:12 a.m.

Sun Baseball State Top 10 poll -- March 25: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 3:13 a.m.

Sun Softball State Top 10 poll -- March 25, 1999: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 3:13 a.m.

Garth may come to Cashman: The Garth Brooks traveling baseball show could be making an appearance in Las Vegas next weekend.; 3:07 a.m.

Wednesday's Prep Results -- March 25, 1999: Cimarron-Memorial 9, Lincoln (Ore.) 3; 3:05 a.m.

Critics rip study calling for more roads: Critics, however, are saying "not so fast." More roads and highways, they say, will only compound the problem. Where there are roads there will be drivers, they say, adding that more buses and trains and ...; 2:02 a.m.

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