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Alternative, penny-point gaming machines gain popularity in Michigan
They're called "redemption machines."
12:30 p.m.
Residents of Kimmswick rally against proposed casino
"Write. Call. Bombard your legislators," said shopkeeper Barb Obermeyer. "Let's try to sandbag this casino. We have to say enough is enough."
12:29 p.m.
Holyfield Wins Unanimous Decision, but will he be considered champion?
Tim Dahlberg
LAS VEGAS - Evander Holyfield can call himself a champion once again. After 12 tough rounds Saturday night, though, the boxing world may join John Ruiz in questioning his latest credentials.
12:26 p.m.
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JERRY FRIDDELL
9:17 a.m.
Letter: Crash serves as warning to state
We must now join together and insist that Gov. Kenny Guinn pin down fellow Republican Gov. George W. Bush, the GOP presidential nominee, to a specific position for or against the Yucca Mountain waste repository. ...
9:17 a.m.
Letter: Politicians lose interest in campaign finance
It is noteworthy that McCain kept quiet about campaign finances during his speech at the GOP convention. Nobody knows the views of Gov. George W. Bush on this. Strange politics!
9:17 a.m.
Editorial: Don't trust this ship of fools
The state of Nevada, though, recently commissioned a study to examine the dangers involved in trucking nuclear waste through the valley on its way to Yucca Mountain. As the Sun's Mary Manning reported last week, ...
9:15 a.m.
Columnist Jeff German: Snitch's credibility questioned
You name the crime -- short of murder -- and David Gomez probably has committed it.
9:13 a.m.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Grandparents need help raising kids
Sandra Thompson
When faced with a problem, Jane Horner is not one to sit around and say "poor me."
9:12 a.m.
Where I Stand -- Jack Lehman: Drug court a success
"The establishment of drug courts, coupled with their judicial leadership, constitutes one of the most monumental changes in social justice in this country since World War." That was the pronouncement of U.S. Drug Czar Gen. ...
9:11 a.m.
Lawsuit aims to halt Reno Air Races
Michael Houghton, president of the Reno Air Races Association, questioned the timing of the suit and its potential for stopping the event.
9:05 a.m.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Aftermath of crash still felt
The room was cold, the benches hard and the proceedings harder still.
9:03 a.m.
Q&A: Mrs. Nevada International
Kirk Baird
It's almost time for the Mrs. International Pageant, and Poppy Helgren, Mrs. Nevada International, is just starting to feel the butterflies.
9:00 a.m.
Lac du Flambeau shopping casino to Caledonia
"To be frank, they have been searching all over the place," Outagamie County Executive Toby Paltzer said.
8:58 a.m.
Columnist Jon Ralston: Politics of saving the Sportspark
Even after absorbing a legislative soaking, the state's ethics laws still prohibit a few obvious types of behavior. For instance, using your government post to help your boss financially. That -- I know you may ...
8:52 a.m.
Reid to play pit bull role in Gore's campaign
Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON -- When the Gore 2000 campaign needed a pit bull for a televised political dogfight with a hard-nosed spokesman for George W. Bush, they called Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
8:47 a.m.
New bridge spanning controversy
Sun reporter Lee Scrivner contributed to this report.
8:43 a.m.
Casinos compete for job-hopping workers
David Strow
In many respects, Gerardo Gallardo is almost the epitome of the Las Vegas casino worker.
8:41 a.m.
Desert Passage to specialize in "shoppertainment"
Lisa Snedeker
The retail, dining and entertainment center will feature 130 shops and restaurants such as New Orleans-based Commander's Place and New York's Blue Note Jazz Club.
3:24 a.m.
Latest in a string of themed Strip megaresorts prepares for opening
Lisa Snedeker
But the disturbing clanging of construction still echoes throughout the Las Vegas Strip's newest addition, the Aladdin hotel-casino.
3:24 a.m.
NASCAR qualifying rule sparks controversy
Joe Mink
Winston Cup's Saturday at Watkins Glen International featured just about everything but cars racing around the track.
3:21 a.m.
Miller Lite 200 Results
2. (1) Gil de Ferran, Honda Reynard, 83.
3:17 a.m.
Andretti to decide soon whether he'll stay with Newman-Haas
Tim Puet
"I've received serious offers from several other teams in both CART and the IRL and am negotiating with at least three of them besides Newman-Haas," Andretti said before the start of Sunday's Miller Lite 200 ...
3:16 a.m.
Global Crossing Results
2. (10) Mark Martin, Ford, 90, $73,870.
3:15 a.m.
Hungarian Grand Prix Results
2. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 1:45:41.786, 7.916 seconds back.
3:13 a.m.
Auto Parts 250 Results
2. (17) Dennis Setzer, Dodge, 250.
3:11 a.m.
AMA Iowa 250 Results
2, (14) Tim Sauter, Chevrolet, 250
3:09 a.m.
Respiration still a problem in Las Vegas
The air contained unhealthful levels of particulate matter Saturday at seven different locations throughout the city.
2:45 a.m.
Nine finalists chosen for TRPA director post
Sacramento-based Wilcox, Miller and George pared the list to nine and the company's Diane Miller said the quality of the finalists is impressive.
2:44 a.m.
Del Papa demands action from Bridgestone-Firestone
Nevada would be in the second tier, where recalls aren't expected to begin until fall.
2:43 a.m.
Huge O'Neil Complex nears containment, Twin Peaks continues growing
Tom Gardner
The Camp Fire - the last active part of the 39,705-acre O'Neil complex - was 95 percent contained and the team that's been fighting it since the first of the month was scheduled to get ...
2:00 a.m.
Nurse shortage causing concern
"I'm very concerned, and I'm a nurse on the inside" with an insider's perspective, said Shirley Hughes, a charge nurse at University Medical Center who has been practicing for 40 years.
1:41 a.m.

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