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Archive for November 16, 1999

Profit declines for LV gaming company: The company earned 13 cents per diluted share, a 31.6 percent drop from the last fiscal year. Revenues fell 22.3 percent, to $6.67 million.; 11:49 a.m.

Utility customer count tops 1.25 million: The company has been adding customers at a 5 percent annual growth rate for the last six years, three times the national average. The company's service area includes some of the nation's fastest-growing cities, including ...; 11:48 a.m.

States' rights emerge as issue in Sprint case: Grace Leong; The Nevada Public Utilities Commission says recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings block challenges to its authority to regulate the rates that Sprint charges its competitors for leasing its lines in Las Vegas.; 11:48 a.m.

Seed company posts loss: The company reported a net loss of $3.6 million, or 7 cents a share. During the year-ago quarter, the company recorded a net profit of $333,000, or 1 cent per share. Net sales fell 18 ...; 11:47 a.m.

Education requirements tightened by state: On January 1, 2000, Nevada law will require a four-year degree -- accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research -- in order to become a registered interior designer; currently, only a two-year degree ...; 11:47 a.m.

Comdex traffic heavy: Authorities say the best advice they can give people who have to travel though the convention corridor for Comdex this week is "be patient."; 11:29 a.m.

DOE: Enough water available for Yucca: CARSON CITY -- The U.S. Department of Energy made its point Monday that there's enough underground water available to develop and operate a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain.; 11:28 a.m.

Wednesday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1 mi 3YO & up F & M Mdn: 1 Numbered Terms (Prado) 117; 2 Pro Motion Days (Gryder) 117; 3 Gate Agarbo (Bramblett) 107; 4 Fine Appearance (Luzzi) 117; 5 Concorde Lady ...; 11:24 a.m.

Adelson covers Venetian's obligations of $38 million: Gary Thompson; The Venetian hotel-casino posted an $18.2 million loss for the Sept. 30 quarter, but owner Sheldon Adelson dipped into his own pocket to meet a big debt payment last Friday.; 11:24 a.m.

Lady Rebels lose opener to UC Santa Barbara, 77-56: SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Kayte Christensen had 15 points and 14 rebounds as No. 15 UC Santa Barbara beat UNLV 77-56 Monday night in the first round of the Women's Preseason NIT.; 11:22 a.m.

UNLV-Cal West All-Stars Box: CALIFORNIA WEST ALL-STARS; 11:21 a.m.

Strohmeyer seeks new trial, blames attorney: Bill Gang; When Jeremy Strohmeyer pleaded guilty to raping and murdering a 7-year-old girl in a Primm casino restroom, it seemed to put an end to an event that had attracted nationwide attention and evoked strong emotion.; 11:21 a.m.

Cabs battle to get to conventioneers during the trade show: Taxicab drivers and managers of the Las Vegas Convention Center are at odds over the best way to deliver passengers to and from the Comdex trade show.; 11:20 a.m.

Starbucks brews up a deal with Las Vegas Albertson's: Phil Levine; New and remodeled Albertson's stores in Las Vegas will soon feature Starbucks coffee stands.; 11:20 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Check is in the mail, and so is the IBF belt: Let me see if I have this straight:; 11:18 a.m.

Five vie for top school position: Terry Webster; Results from a nationwide search for a new superintendent to head the Clark County School District will be disclosed Wednesday with the introduction of five semifinalists.; 11:16 a.m.

Judge postpones Wal-Mart ordinance: Kim Smith; Wal-Mart can open all of the grocery stores it wants in Clark County, it just can't sell clothes along with them.; 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday at Golden Gate: 1st race : 1 Docs Ego (Tohill) 117; 2 My Boy Red (Schvaneveldt) 120; 3 Vista Grande (Alferez) 117; 4 Believe the Lord (Campbell) 117; 5 Inherit the Throne (Miranda) 113; 6 Son of Chanago ...; 11:14 a.m.

Bears finally get room to stretch out: Shaunta Grimes; Two bears that spent the summer sharing a horse trailer have room to stretch now, but city of Henderson officials say the bears do not have a permanent home at the Betty Honn Animal Adoption ...; 11:14 a.m.

18-year-old to face trial in Clark shooting: Bill Gang; Although the evidence was contradictory at a preliminary hearing for an 18-year-old defendant in last month's Clark High School shooting, it was enough to move the case to District Court for a trial.; 11:14 a.m.

Campus cops face test of strength: The dismissal of UNLV Police Chief David Hollenbeck on Monday is the latest setback for the 20-officer department that this fall has been buffeted by criticism and has been suffering a morale problem as a ...; 11:13 a.m.

Union explains decision against picketing show: David Strow; What promised to be a high-profile clash between two of the most powerful unions in the country never materialized, as the Culinary Union called off plans to picket the Players Choice Awards Nov. 5 at ...; 11:10 a.m.

Fire-damaged casino back as Hacienda: The property, now called the Hacienda hotel-casino, opened its doors at 6 p.m. Thursday. With a new Southwestern motif, the casino opened with 80,000 square feet of floor space, about double the size of its ...; 11:10 a.m.

LV man charged in Strip motel murder: Keith Paul and Jace Radke; A 47-year-old Las Vegas man was charged with murder in connection with Monday night's shooting death of a 42-year-old mother of three children living at a Strip motel.; 11:09 a.m.

Speedway Casino owner sees profit decline: The company, based in Chester, W.Va., reported net income of $2.61 million for the quarter, down from $3.85 million in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share fell 38 percent to 10 cents per share.; 11:09 a.m.

Nevada delegates disapprove of funding parks off backs of miners: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada's delegation in Congress doesn't like Vice President Al Gore's new proposal to finance a $2 billion urban parks plan on the backs of miners.; 11:09 a.m.

Guinn names Ethics Commission member: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn today named Lizzie Hatcher, a Las Vegas lawyer, to the state Ethics Commission, succeeding Bill Bible who resigned when he was appointed head of the Nevada Resort Association.; 11:08 a.m.

Mirage hires Chicago ad agency: UPSHOT, which replaces Corey Kay & Partners as the Las Vegas-based casino company's agency, said it was retained to develop integrated brand-marketing programs for all Mirage Resorts properties.; 11:07 a.m.

MGM Grand stock sale of $102 mil. reported: The filing said Kerkorian still owns more than 36 million shares of MGM stock, or about 63.3 percent of the amount outstanding.; 11:07 a.m.

Seminar set on international etiquette: The seminar is titled "Cultural Behaviors and Superstitions of your International Players."; 10:57 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Ivory Inlay - Rallied willingly for second off 15-week layoff in last, 3rd in prior pair of career outings, Eddie D. returns on Stute trainee, had tightener, ready to graduate. Shoot the ...; 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 6 fur 3YO & up Mdn Clm: 1 Shoot the Corner (Pincay) 120; 2 Ivory Inlay (Delahoussaye) 120; 3 Got Milk (Sorenson) 120; 4 Iroquois Hills (Atkinson) 120; 5 Sandy Time (Enriquez) 118; ...; 10:44 a.m.

Wyoming ready to unleash its run-and-gun offense: Victoria Sun; Cowboys; 10:43 a.m.

Sierra Pacific deal draws analysts' interest: Enron appears more interested in generating power and being a power marketer while Reno-based Sierra Pacific wants to focus on the electric utility wires and distribution business, he added.; 10:41 a.m.

Robinson to square off against an old friend: Steve Guiremand; It will be the battle of former USC coaches Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium when Ted Tollner's San Diego State Aztecs face John Robinson's UNLV Rebels.; 10:37 a.m.

Oh, Brotherson: Victoria Sun; At first glance, it's no wonder Danny Brotherson says he has been mistaken for a surfer before.; 10:37 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Fans excited by UNLV's newcomers: Dean Juipe; Avid as many college basketball fans are to learn the identities of their team's new, incoming players, most take a wait-and-see approach toward the chosen few. Until the spectators can match faces with names (and ...; 10:36 a.m.

Obituaries for November 16, 1999: Julia M. Berry, 80, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born May 20, 1919, in Pratt, Kan. A resident for 50 years, she was a homemaker, a World War II ...; 10:35 a.m.

Lontime LV physician, civic leader Follmer dies: Follmer, who founded the Boy Scouts Medical Explorer Post and spearheaded the creation of what is now the Desert Demonstration Gardens during his 37 years in Las Vegas, died Friday. He was 72.; 10:34 a.m.

LV timeshare company returns to profitability: The company reported net income of $1.05 million for the fiscal year, or 30 cents per share. During the previous fiscal year, Mego lost $3.23 million, or 92 cents per share. Revenues rose 8.6 percent, ...; 10:34 a.m.

Commercial link planned between Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley: Central to the project is a proposed $30 million gondola that would run up Kingsbury Grade from David Walley's Hot Springs Resort near Genoa to Lake Tahoe.; 10:11 a.m.

Substitute situation tight in Washoe: "It's such a tight labor market and it's not competitive type of work," said Laura Dancer, the district's human resources director. "They don't get paid very well and they don't have guaranteed employment."; 10:10 a.m.

Judge expected to rule on constitutionality of Wal-Mart ordinance: Attorneys for Wal-Mart claim the ordinance is unconstitutional and should not be retroactively applied to two stores already being developed.; 10:09 a.m.

Husband accused of running over wife charged with DUI: "He dropped her in the driveway and told his son she was hurt in the driveway and to call her an ambulance," Police Sgt. Bob McDonald said.; 10:09 a.m.

Feds state case on nuke dump water rights request: Brendan Riley; Scientists hired by the federal Energy Department went over geologic features of the area, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, to show Monday that water rights are available and pumping shouldn't hurt nearby water-users.; 10:08 a.m.

Idaho Republican: Forest Service "too broken to fix": Scott Sonner; Rep. Helen Chenoweth-Hage, R-Idaho, said she will subpoena documents the Forest Service refused to turn over during a weekend field hearing in Elko on the bull trout and South Canyon Road.; 10:07 a.m.

du Pont family figure says he ordered murder contract in drunken stupor: Robert Macy; Moseley testified in U.S. District Court Monday that he spent much of his time in a drunken haze in the summer of 1998, consuming half-a-gallon of vodka per day.; 10:07 a.m.

Feds respond to request for water rights at nuke dump: Brendan Riley; State officials had no counterargument.; 10:03 a.m.

One killed in crash on U.S. Highway 50: His wife, Caroline Holman, was driving the Pontiac Sudan when it crossed the centerline and then overturned on the shoulder, the patrol said.; 10:02 a.m.

State panel votes for higher welfare benefits in Nevada: Brendan Riley; The recommendation goes to the 2001 Legislature, which will have final say on the plan that would raise the state's basic welfare grant from $348 for a family of three to just under $500.; 10:01 a.m.

Get ready to Saddle Up: A Las Vegas dude ranch is in the works: While many entrepreneurs in the Las Vegas Valley are hitching their dreams to glitzy megaresorts, the 45-year-old horse trainer and travel agent is hitching hers to a chuck wagon.; 9:58 a.m.

Community news briefs for November 16, 1999: Mary Rector, a Valley High School family and consumer science teacher, was named Nevada Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year for Real Life 101, a course she developed.; 9:55 a.m.

Letter: What happened to education priority?: Many people who are made aware of this situation should be concerned. I urge the good citizens of our state to get involved in this matter. Let's be fair to those who are educating the ...; 9:50 a.m.

Letter: Desert wasteland well suited for airport site: Is the National Park Service concerned because Feinstein is concerned? I thought that the Park Service was chartered to remain neutral and serve the taxpayer. And the BLM, just because they froze its 10-year land ...; 9:50 a.m.

Metro Police honors actions of 73 officers, civilian employees: Officer Kenneth Rios was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions when a small plane crashed into a house near North Las Vegas Airport Aug. 20. Rios, who was off-duty at his home, saw ...; 9:49 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A deli's worth of baloney: REACHING AN AGE of understanding.; 9:46 a.m.

Editorial: Time to finally stop confirmation delays: So what got Lott to act? Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., retaliated by placing a hold on the nomination of a good friend of Lott's, who was seeking Senate confirmation to the board of the Tennessee ...; 9:45 a.m.

Editorial: Hearing lives up to its billing: So what did the chairwoman of the subcommittee, Rep. Helen Chenoweth-Hage, R-Idaho, and Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., who requested the hearing, have to say Saturday about Flora's concerns? "This is not an inquisition," Gibbons responded. ...; 9:43 a.m.

Murder plot hatched in alcohol haze: Kim Smith; His memory spotty because of months of heavy drinking, Christopher Moseley took the stand Monday and testified he ordered the murder of his stepson's girlfriend.; 9:43 a.m.

Guinn makes two appointments to state nursing board: Lopez-Bowlan is a family nurse practitioner whose experience includes serving as head nurse for San Francisco General Hospital, coordinating a pancreatic tumor-marker study at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco and working ...; 9:42 a.m.

Supreme Court allows video testimony in double killing: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Monday permitted a key witness to give a video deposition rather than appear in person at the murder trial of John E. Butler, accused of killing two men ...; 9:42 a.m.

School district audit reveals few surprises: Terry Webster; Clark County School District officials were nonchalant Monday in response to an independent audit report that cites issues ranging from cash management to Year 2000 computer compliance.; 9:41 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Stars sparkle, shine at HBO's post-fight soiree: Kate Maddox; HBO held its private post-Lewis/Holyfield fight party at the Hard Rock Cafe on Saturday night, and the stars packed the place.; 9:32 a.m.

Serial killer Gallego sentenced to death again: However, the execution will be automatically stayed because all death penalties are automatically appealed in Nevada.; 1:37 a.m.

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