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Archive for August 7, 2000

LV housing leader K&B in infill building venture: Steve Green; A lack of affordable housing. Rising costs for raw desert land. Initiatives to limit growth within a ring around the Las Vegas Valley.; 11:42 a.m.

Big Nevada health insurers hurt by rising medical expenses: PacifiCare Health Systems Inc., the nation's No. 1 operator of Medicare health maintenance organizations and a big player in the Nevada health industry, said its second quarter profit rose 2.7 percent as rising medical costs ...; 11:41 a.m.

Chain plans LV expansion: This announcement follows El Pollo Loco's sale last December by Advantica Restaurant Group Inc. to New York-based equity investment firm American Securities Capital Partners L.P.; 11:41 a.m.

Washington times announced: The Las Vegas-based carrier, awarded two exemptions from the U.S. Department of Transportation at Ronald Reagan National Airport enabling one round trip a day, will start Oct. 26 with flights leaving McCarran International Airport at ...; 11:40 a.m.

Name of officer involved in shooting released: Keith Paul; The name of a North Las Vegas Police officer who shot a man accused of pointing a handgun at officers last week was released this morning.; 11:30 a.m.

Metro officer Devitte voted nation's Top Cop: Devitte attended the organization's seventh annual award ceremony along with other award winners at the Warner Theatre in the nation's capital Saturday night.; 11:30 a.m.

Sex abuse charged in state facility: Kim Smith; A 37-year-old Las Vegas resident has been indicted on charges he sexually abused five boys at a state-run home for emotionally handicapped children.; 11:29 a.m.

Local news briefs for August 7, 2000: Metro Police are looking for two vehicles involved in two unrelated fatal hit-and-run accidents over the weekend.; 11:27 a.m.

Equal rights office arson suspect released: Keith Paul; A 62-year-old man charged with setting the fire that gutted the Nevada Equal Rights Commission last week was released from the Clark County Detention Center Saturday.; 11:26 a.m.

Rhodes indicted second time: Kim Smith; North Las Vegas City Councilman John Rhodes has been indicted a second time on charges that he filed false insurance claims.; 11:17 a.m.

Scientists discover type of ceramic that safely contains radiation: Scripps Howard News Service contributed to this report.; 11:15 a.m.

County expected to OK monorail reports: Adrienne Packer; The MGM Grand-Bally's Monorail LLC will make the second of three stops in front of government panels Tuesday as it continues to pursue a $650 million tax-free state bond to extend its existing system.; 11:14 a.m.

Kids' door-to-door candy sales questioned: The Nevada Labor Commission is looking into whether rules should be changed that allow children under 16 to peddle candy door to door for private firms.; 11:12 a.m.

Lieberman gets nod as Gore's No. 2: WASHINGTON -- Al Gore selected Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman to be his running mate today, rounding out the Democratic ticket with the first Jewish vice presidential candidate in American history.; 11:11 a.m.

Fallen LV firefighter loved his work: Jace Radke; When Lee Nelson needed something done on the fire line on a helicopter crew, he turned to Phil Conner, because he knew the big firefighter loved his job and worked hard at it.; 11:11 a.m.

Trout Canyon wildfire rages on: Mary Manning and Jace Radke; Weary crews battling the 675-acre Trout Canyon fire overnight slowed flames racing up Griffith Peak, 30 miles west of Las Vegas.; 11:09 a.m.

Questions arise on CCSN president candidate: Jeffrey Libby; A finalist for president of the Community College of Southern Nevada retired from her post as president of a Kentucky community college after an audit revealed her administration mismanaged funds and used college employees for ...; 11:08 a.m.

Two visions of downtown LV seen: Erin Neff; In the popular computer game Sim City, players begin designing their model town with only the vacant land laid out in front of them.; 11:08 a.m.

Obituaries for August 7, 2000: Jack S. Adamson, 77, of North Las Vegas died Friday in North Las Vegas. He was born April 22, 1923, in Park City, Utah. A resident for 44 years, he was a science teacher for ...; 10:54 a.m.

Norwich man linked to casino theft in court on sex charges: Three days earlier, his stepfather, Harlan Gahner, was charged with stuffing nearly $100,000 in hundred dollar bills into his uniform while working at the Mohegan Sun Casino.; 10:52 a.m.

Southern Nevada blaze given priority in state: Lisa Snedeker; Fire officials hoped to have the Trout fire 50 percent by day's end, provided the weather cooperates.; 10:52 a.m.

State labor leader concerned about safety of teens: "Kids are selling everything from candy to Christmas trees, and that has raised some concerns," Johnson said. "One is a safety concern and one is an integrity concern."; 10:51 a.m.

Lehman initiates coverage with 'buy' rating: Linde set a 12-month price target of $78 on Anchor, a 32 percent premium over its Friday close of $59. He set a 2000 earnings estimate of $5.36 per share, followed by $6.10 in 2001.; 10:51 a.m.

Bryan calls nuclear waste, Bush bad for Nevada tourism industry: Sen. Richard Bryan's report to Nevada attorneys on the state of the gaming industry included his usual updates on the status of the NCAA college betting bill, Indian gaming and gambling on the Internet.; 10:50 a.m.

New Beau Rivage owner MGM MIRAGE salvages investment: Dave Palermo; BILOXI, Miss. -- Beau Rivage, the grand, $700 million experiment on Biloxi beach, is finally starting to pay off.; 10:49 a.m.

13 LV properties named to list of top meeting properties: Winners were nominated and selected by the magazine's readers, who based their votes on the property's overall professionalism and quality. The magazine presented the award to 174 hotels across the country.; 10:49 a.m.

TV sports/Radio for Aug. 7-12: TV sports/Radio for Aug. 7-12; 10:43 a.m.

LVMS results at the Bullring: NASCAR LATE MODELS; 10:41 a.m.

American Legion championship box score: State Tournament At UNLV's Wilson Stadiun; 10:39 a.m.

PCL Box: Stars 6, Trappers 1: DP--Las Vegas 1, Edmonton 1. LOB--Las Vegas 8, Edmonton 10. 2B--Hatcher 2, Wooten, Stovall, t'hoen, Radmanovich 2, Roskos. HR--Roskos (15). S--Burke, Pelaez.; 10:23 a.m.

Stars' Newhan could join Phils: Steve Guiremand; David Newhan may have played his final game as a Star on Sunday afternoon at Cashman Field.; 10:08 a.m.

Spartans prepare for 'war': Spencer Patterson; Two years ago, Cimarron-Memorial High School stood on the brink of one of the rarest athletic achievements in state history: triple state titles in the "big three" boys sports of football, basketball and baseball.; 10:06 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: New leagues may be fatal to old ones: Dean Juipe; It's an apt phrase, one that doesn't leave any room for complaint.; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Dubai Millennium retired after injury: Ralph Siraco; The road to this year's Breeders' Cup hit a few bumps this past weekend. Thankfully, there were more than enough equine landcruisers who did negotiate the fairway that leads to Churchill Downs on Nov. 4.; 10:03 a.m.

Community news briefs for August 7, 2000: July 19:; 9:39 a.m.

Candidates list: U.S. SENATE; 9:33 a.m.

Mountains, canyons offer cooler workouts: Free hikes and walks are available, with reservations, by calling the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area at 363-1922. Among the programs this week:; 9:31 a.m.

Editorial: Talk about a shock to the system: But California is receiving a rude awakening to electric deregulation. Not only has a low supply of power resulted in rolling blackouts in San Francisco, but prices also have skyrocketed since the retail market was ...; 9:30 a.m.

Letter: Ensign's ads are deceptive: JOSEPHINE BRYANT; 9:29 a.m.

Letter: Let's not follow Europe's example: If you believe that money in private citizens' hands stifles innovation and growth, and money in governments' hands benefits a society more, look at the old Soviet Union or Cuba! You mention Europe has fostered ...; 9:29 a.m.

Letter: Why wasn't D.C. considered for nuke dumpsite?: And of course those Department of Energy scientists who "have not yet deemed" the Yucca Mountain dumpsite proposal as "safe" are only poor working slobs we need pay no mind.; 9:29 a.m.

Rimes continues 'wild ride' with new film: Tom Gardner; RENO -- LeAnn Rimes is the singing voice of actress Piper Perabo in Jerry Bruckheimer's new film "Coyote Ugly." The filmmakers even added a cameo for the 17-year-old country singer, which marks her movie debut.; 9:21 a.m.

Casino expansion means more jobs from shrinking labor pool in Connecticut: The Mohegan Tribe plans to hire 3,500 workers to staff the exansion to its Mohegan Sun casino.; 8:51 a.m.

Company proposes moving river channel to make room for golf course: The plan calls for reclaiming and using 35 acres now submerged by the river on land the company purchased 14 miles east of Sparks.; 8:50 a.m.

Services set for firefighter killed in helicopter crash: Phillip Conner of Las Vegas was a seasonal firefighter with the National Park Service at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. He died when the contract helicopter he was on crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday ...; 8:48 a.m.

Lake Mead begins charging entrance fees: A fourth station at Katherine Landing near Bullhead City, Ariz., will open later this summer, according to National Park Service officials.; 8:48 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Ah, the splendor of change: Think of what you were doing, oh, five years ago.; 8:44 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Trends, August 7, 2000: Lisa Ferguson; It's time for another round of contests. See if you qualify to enter any of the following:; 8:43 a.m.

National experts discuss problem gambling: Lisa Snedeker; "Gambling was never my problem, life was my problem," said Carol O'Hare, a former compulsive gambler who is now the executive director for the not-for-profit Nevada Council on Problem Gambling.; 3:22 a.m.

State gaming regulators OK sale of Greektown casino stake: Jim Suhr; The Upper Peninsula's Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, which through the sale will own 90 percent of the $150 million temporary casino, hopes for a late October or early November opening.; 3:19 a.m.

Nevada State Farm agents start selling banking services: Internet interest; 3:14 a.m.

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