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Local news briefs for August 3, 2000: A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night on Las Vegas Boulevard South near Interstate 215 when he crashed into a Citizens Area Transit bus.; 11:22 a.m.

County zoning briefs for August 3, 2000: Proposed recording and computer animation studios at Desert Inn and Mojave roads got a green light from Clark County commissioners on Wednesday.; 11:21 a.m.

DOE warned of predicted volcanic activity at Yucca Mountain: CARSON CITY -- A Nuclear Regulatory Commission consultant urged the federal government to pay more attention to the possibility of volcanic eruptions at a proposed high-level nuclear dumpsite at Yucca Mountain.; 11:15 a.m.

Lawmakers joining test probe: Terry Webster; Clark County School District administrators and Robert E. Lake Elementary School teachers are being asked to testify this month before the state Legislative Committee on Education about allegations of test cheating at the school.; 11:13 a.m.

County Commission OKs schools' zoning: Clark County commissioners on Wednesday approved zoning for two new elementary schools in the western Las Vegas Valley.; 11:12 a.m.

Military vehicles OK'd for driving, not driveway: Jeffrey Libby; William Stojack can legally park his two armored personnel carriers on any Las Vegas street, but if he wants to park them in his driveway, he'll have to obtain a permit and cover them from ...; 11:10 a.m.

Smoke added to gray skies: The health district warned those with respiratory problems, heart disease and asthma, as well as the elderly and children, to limit outdoor activities, Air Quality Director Michael Naylor said.; 11:09 a.m.

NLV council approves ordinance cutting turf area by half: Diana Sahagun; The grass won't be any greener on new North Las Vegas homes, thanks to a new ordinance which halves the amount of turf allowed on front yards.; 11:09 a.m.

Mosley's attorney files motion to dismiss: Kim Smith; An attorney representing a former girlfriend of District Judge Donald Mosley in a bitter child custody case could have compromised an ethics investigation that could cost the judge his job, Mosley's attorney says.; 11:08 a.m.

Parking meter rates doubled: Erin Neff; The Las Vegas City Council doubled the fee to park at meters Wednesday despite concerns that such a move would keep people from coming downtown.; 11:08 a.m.

Nuke industry lobbyists party with key politicians: Benjamin Grove; PHILADELPHIA -- The nuclear power industry's influential lobbying arm on Wednesday pitched in to throw a 2,000-person bash for Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, a leading advocate in Congress of a plan to bury the nation's ...; 11:08 a.m.

Businesswoman sues over repeatedly being left out of Vegas phone book: Mary Philips doing business as Sign Language Solutions sued R.H. Donnelley of Purchase, N.Y., which jointly publishes the directory with Sprint Publishing & Advertising Inc., and Sprint Inc. in Clark County District Court, alleging her ...; 11:07 a.m.

State moves against 10 contractors: The seven contractors whose licenses were revoked are Henderson-based Greenview Landscape Services and Sun Paradise Pools and Las Vegas-based ACI, WMS, Advanced Underground Utilities and B & L Underground Utilities Inc. Two of Advanced Plumbing's ...; 11:07 a.m.

Serrot hits competitor with patent suit: In a U.S. District Court lawsuit, Serrot alleged Carlisle SynTec Inc. of Carlisle, Pa., violated a 1994 confidentiality agreement when its employee Thomas Willequer allegedly created drawings of Serrot's equipment and recorded its process conditions ...; 11:06 a.m.

LV water distributor sues supplier: In a U.S. District Court lawsuit, J.W. Costello Beverage Co. alleged it was told by McKesson Water, a home and office water delivery service, on June 7 that its three-year distributor agreement was to be ...; 11:06 a.m.

Boggs McDonald makes most of convention mingling: Benjamin Grove; PHILADELPHIA -- The South Philly neighborhood of aging, two-story brick row houses and narrow streets that is home to famed cheesesteak stand Pat's is another world from sprawling, new-growth Southern Nevada.; 11:05 a.m.

11-year-old charged in string of LV fires: Keith Paul; An 11-year-old boy is charged with setting a string of fires Wednesday, including one that gutted a convenience store under construction, fire officials said.; 11:05 a.m.

NLV council approves new fire station: The council approved a development agreement and a zoning change Wednesday that will allow a developer to build the fire station as part of its new development.; 11:04 a.m.

LV falls short of no-rain record: Thunderstorms and showers rumbled through Southern Nevada on Wednesday, dropping 0.08 of an inch at McCarran International Airport by midnight, National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Skrbac said.; 11:04 a.m.

Source of LV lawyer's illness not likely to be found: The manager of epidemiology for the Clark County Health District says it is unlikely that health officials ever will find the source of Legionnaires' disease that recently made a Las Vegas lawyer ill.; 11:04 a.m.

Nurse's highway heroics save tanker driver's life: Keith Paul and Jace Radke; A quick-responding nurse plucked a dazed tanker truck driver from a burning wreck just moments before 8,700 gallons of gasoline erupted in a giant fireball over U.S. 95 Wednesday afternoon.; 11:03 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Golf, fly fishing have much in common: Paula DelGiudice; This is the time of summer that everyone hates. The temperatures climb to unmerciful highs barely dipping down at night. The air is hazy and full of smoke from range fires throughout the West. It's ...; 10:54 a.m.

LV film industry promoter frustrated at lack of activity: Frustration is growing for the organization that is attempting to diversify the Las Vegas economy with an injection of the Hollywood film production industry.; 10:52 a.m.

Kyle Busch suspended by speedway officials: NASCAR and IMCA rules require all competitors in the modified divisions to be at least 16 years old.; 10:51 a.m.

New rate increase sought: The company received permission to seek monthly fuel and purchased-power rate increases in a settlement approved July 20 by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.; 10:51 a.m.

LV company completes IPO: Underwriter Donald & Co. Securities Inc. sold 1.8 million shares of stock at $6.50 per share, grossing $11.7 million. The company's shares trade under ticker symbol "ERMS."; 10:50 a.m.

LV Delta employees praise new chair for disabled passengers: The Delta Air Chair, an experimental lift chair that transfers wheelchair-bound passengers from their chairs to their seats on board the airplane, is being tested at 16 Delta stations across the United States. The chair, ...; 10:50 a.m.

Lac du Flambeau casino proposal: Lac du Flambeau casino proposal; 10:45 a.m.

Chippewa band finally finding some casino support: The board in the Brown County Town of Lawrence is the latest to vote on continuing negotiations with the Lac du Flambeau. After the majority of more than 200 people showed support at a town ...; 10:44 a.m.

Third local government restricts amount of new grass: The City Council Wednesday unanimously mandated that grass can make up no more than half of a new single-family home's front yard.; 10:44 a.m.

LV council briefs for August 3, 2000: Here is how the Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to spend taxpayer money:; 10:41 a.m.

LV resort operator's stock hits 52-week high: Mandalay closed Monday at $24.94, and touched $25.06 during Monday trading. On Tuesday, its shares retreated 42 cents to $24.52.; 10:33 a.m.

Ad agency announces launch of casino job site: The site is billed as an interactive job posting site. Participating casinos will post current openings on the site, which can then be searched for free by job-seekers. The site also offers job-seekers the opportunity ...; 10:33 a.m.

Profit declines for Sun International: Including non-recurring items and real estate sales, quarterly net income was $70.5 million or $2.14 compared to $22.2 million or 65 cents.; 10:32 a.m.

Fight schedule: Friday; 10:25 a.m.

Robinson, UNLV build practice field of dreams: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's football players may have a hard time recognizing their Rebel Park practice field when they report for two-a-day workouts in two weeks.; 10:19 a.m.

Vigilance high for I-80 speeders: The crackdown coincides with the Hot August Nights event in Reno, when traffic on I-80 is unusually heavy, and extends through Sunday.; 10:09 a.m.

Shooting suspect sought by police: Both victims were shot multiple times but were listed in satisfactory and stable condition.; 10:08 a.m.

11-year-old arrested in string of fires: The boy is under investigation for at least 10 fires which caused damage estimated at $1 million, said Steve La-Sky, Clark County fire spokesman.; 10:07 a.m.

Obituaries for August 3, 2000: Marie Mary Beseres, 78, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born Feb. 6, 1922, in South Milwaukee, Wis. A resident for 36 years, she was a retired seamstress and a ...; 9:56 a.m.

Record settlement reached in lawsuit over condo defects: Kim Smith; A settlement of $16.25 million, the largest on record in Clark County, was reached Wednesday, midway through a construction defect trial.; 9:50 a.m.

Hunger striker stages protest against agency: Birusk Tugan; Andres Mendoza, who is HIV positive, lost nine pounds last week -- not because of AIDS but as a result of a five-day hunger strike.; 9:49 a.m.

Correction: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 9:48 a.m.

Where I Stand -- John Wallin: Region worth saving: For more than 30 years Nevadans have been seeking protection for the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon region of northwestern Nevada. Finally Congress is poised to act on this critical issue. However, the window of ...; 9:48 a.m.

Rahman: 'I got cheated' in loss to Tua: Dean Juipe; Boxing fans, particularly those in Las Vegas, have been inundated of late with stories pertaining to David Tua. A newcomer to the city, he's in line for a fight with WBC and IBF heavyweight champ ...; 9:47 a.m.

Letter: What causes tanker accidents?: It always seems to be oil tankers that have problems. Is it bad luck that causes these accidents or is it something else?; 9:47 a.m.

Letter: Candidates waste time with Rush: My God! What has politics come to?; 9:46 a.m.

Letter: Assemblyman shows lack of good judgment: Williams' threat was made in reference to remarks made by Superintendent Carlos Garcia in response to a question from a black student during a taped meeting during which Garcia used the N-word to make a ...; 9:46 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Vargas sees next bout as prelude to Trinidad: Dean Juipe; Fernando Vargas has a fight later this month in Las Vegas, and a much, much bigger one that will be here Dec. 2.; 9:46 a.m.

Editorial: Increase safety at our parks: In response to residents who fear using Alexander Villas and other parks, the Clark County Commission on Tuesday created a task force to address the issue of safety in all county-operated parks. The task force, ...; 9:45 a.m.

Editorial: Promising train may not pan out: What is particularly disturbing is the apparent lack of communication between Amtrak and Union Pacific. After all, it was only last December that Amtrak officials came to Las Vegas, suggesting that service could start as ...; 9:45 a.m.

Busch awaits good news: This could prove to be the biggest weekend of Kurt Busch's young racing career.; 9:45 a.m.

Lightning sparks fires in Reno, across Nevada: Tom Gardner; Fire crews were optimistic they would have a line completely around the Arrowcreek fire by day's end. It estimated size also was halved, from 5,000 acres to 2,475.; 9:44 a.m.

Edwards, government disagree on who should control $2 million for awhile: But the two sides disagree on how to handle the deal.; 9:43 a.m.

Missouri Gaming Commission seeks probe to restore confidence in casino selection: "These individuals have challenged the integrity of the commission and its staff," Fisher said in a letter to the prosecutors. "The commission believes these allegations to be baseless and without merit."; 9:43 a.m.

Nevada GOPs strongly oppose new gun laws, gay marriages: Scott Sonner; "Nevadans are fiercely pro-Second Amendment and do not wish to have their rights in that regard infringed upon in any way, shape or form," state GOP Chairman Bob Seale said.; 9:42 a.m.

Nevada, Idaho delegations welcome The Rock to GOP convention: Scott Sonner; World Wrestling Federation champion The Rock joined House Speaker Dennis Hastert, a former high school wrestling coach, in launching Wednesday night's National Republican Convention session.; 9:41 a.m.

Stars top Tacoma in road trip finale: Third baseman Greg LaRocca had four hits, including a pair of doubles, and catcher George Williams added a double and a two-run triple to pace the short-handed Stars (56-53) to a 9-3 victory over the ...; 9:38 a.m.

Las Vegas area fishing report: LAKE MEAD: Striped bass fishing remains good throughout the lake while the action for bluegill has taken off in the Overton Arm, according to the Nevada Division of Wildlife.; 9:37 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Media day is waste of time: Other than the fast-talking administrators, optimistic coaches, well-coiffed sportscasters and overweight sportswriters who consider it a perfect excuse to overdose on chicken and golf, is there anybody who can justify the useless exercise known as ...; 9:37 a.m.

Basic keeps its cool in victory over GV; Cheyenne advances: Spencer Patterson; Snow-cone catches have long been a part of baseball's vernacular, but on Wednesday the Basic Wolves got a taste of the real thing.; 9:34 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- Mining for Fun - Hot-riding Solis aboard Dutton trainee, needs prompt start from outside post in short dash opener, well spotted. Excuse My French - Hustling bug boy Baze on Ellis trainee, ...; 9:22 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 4 p.m.; 9:21 a.m.

1864 political cartoon speaks to heated climate in Lincoln's re-election bid: Scott Sonner; Lincoln found himself in the middle of Democrat Gen. George McClellan on the left and Radical Republican challenger John C. Fremont on the right with his plans for Reconstruction of the South.; 9:15 a.m.

Researchers say popular tale of Nevada statehood a myth: Scott Sonner; The textbook version - perpetuated in an episode of the TV Western "Bonanza" nearly 30 years ago - has President Abraham Lincoln rushing Nevada into statehood in 1864 to capture the wealth of the Comstock ...; 9:14 a.m.

Community news briefs for August 3, 2000: The 12th annual Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by the Clark County School District, the Boulevard mall and KVBC Channel 3, will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at the ...; 9:13 a.m.

Middle school students will face tough tasks of building, running cities: Students design a city of the future using the computer game SimCity 2000 in this ninth-annual competition. They then re-create a section of their plans in a three-dimensional model made of recycled materials, spending less ...; 9:09 a.m.

State bar names communications chief: Before joining the state bar, Blakeman worked for West Group, a Minnesota-based legal publishing company. Prior to that she spent six years at the Clark County Bar Association as assistant to executive director, publications director ...; 9:08 a.m.

Miss Nevada Teen USA prepares to take national pageant stage: Kimberley McGee; For one little girl who grew up in Las Vegas, that dream came true.; 9:07 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Let's play dialing for guilt: Ruthe Deskin; So why do I feel guilty? The pestilence known as telemarketing has become a No. 1 pet peeve for many of us, and seems to be accelerating in frequency and intensity. The latest gimmick is ...; 9:00 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: 'Spectacular' becomes victim of chain reaction: Joe Delaney; "The Great Radio City Spectacular" closed on Monday, leaving the Flamingo Las Vegas showroom without an announced future occupant ... "Notre Dame de Paris" departed Paris Las Vegas on Saturday ... Neither hotel has announced ...; 8:58 a.m.

LVMS dirt-track point standings: IMCA Modifieds: 1. Dan Fitzgerald 407; 2. Jim Perkins 402; 3. Mark Allison 392; 4. Joe Farre321; 5. Rick Durica 317; 6. Jason Pike 315; 7. Jeff Shuldmeyer 295; 8. Deane Fountain 278; 9. Darrel ...; 8:57 a.m.

American Legion playoff results, schedule: Saturday's Results; 8:56 a.m.

PCL Box: Stars 9, Rainiers 3: E--Hopper. DP--Tacoma 1. LOB--Las Vegas 10, Tacoma 5. 2B--Hopper 2, Alvarez, Williams, LaRocca 2, Machado, Akers. 3B--Williams. HR--Sanders (16). S--Pelaez. SF--Akers. SB--Gipson, Snopek. CS--Snopek.; 8:52 a.m.

Gordon having 'wonderful year': Dick Brinster; A smile came to Jeff Gordon's face as he leaned back in an easy chair in his trailer, looking more relaxed than he has in years.; 8:20 a.m.

No joking about da Matta's star potential: Mike Harris; Cristiano da Matta is much more than the subject of a one-liner nowadays. "Da Matta, What's da Matta?" the joke went.; 8:19 a.m.

Auto racing schedules, winners and standings: Feb. 20 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Jarrett); 8:14 a.m.

This week's races: WINSTON CUP; 8:04 a.m.

What if this cargo had been nuke waste?: Mary Manning and Diana Sahagun; As thick plumes of black smoke were spewing into the air after Wednesday's gasoline tanker truck accident, the words "nuclear waste" and "nightmare" crept into some high-level conversations.; 3:41 a.m.

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