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Archive for December 4, 2000

Casinos praised for relaxing high heel requirement: Martin Griffith; A drive throughout Nevada to give cocktail waitresses the right to choose whether to wear high heels is being branded a success so far by organizers.; 12:09 p.m.

Experience, size to favor Gorman: Spencer Patterson; For the past two years, the west side of Las Vegas has been the place where potential boys basketball state champions go to die.; 12:05 p.m.

Sun 2000 Preseason Statewide Boys Basketball Poll: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune; 11:41 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Racing mourns loss of talented but troubled rider: Ralph Siraco; It was about 8:30 Sunday morning. I had just arrived at the studios of KRLV 1340-AM for my Sunday edition of the Race Day Las Vegas radio show.; 11:39 a.m.

Las Vegas Wolves end season with win: "It was a great game," said Edwin Rose, who doubles as a linebacker and the Wolves' general manager. "We only had 25 players and they had 65, but we took it to 'em."; 11:38 a.m.

Lawyer avoids disbarment via addiction treatments: CARSON CITY -- A Las Vegas attorney described as a "textbook pathological gambler" has been suspended from practicing law for one year by the Nevada Supreme Court.; 11:33 a.m.

Local news briefs for December 4, 2000: A 34-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Saturday night after losing control of his car while attempting to pass other vehicles, Metro Police said.; 11:33 a.m.

Former schools chief Wentz dies: Jace Radke; A memorial service is set for Thursday for former Clark County School Superintendent Robert Wentz, who began strategic community planning for the burgeoning district and championed passage of the 1988 school bond.; 11:32 a.m.

Rural residents oppose restaurant development: Some Blue Diamond area residents are battling a proposed commercial development at the intersection of Pahrump Highway and Blue Diamond Road, State Routes 159 and 160, near the Red Rock National Conservation Area.; 11:32 a.m.

Obituaries for December 4, 2000: Matty Antonucci, 82, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1918, in New York City. A resident for 48 years, he was was a maitre d' at the ...; 11:31 a.m.

Del Papa urges Supreme Court to back Gore: CARSON CITY -- Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa joined other Democratic attorneys general in a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Vice President Al Gore's bid to win Florida's electoral votes.; 11:29 a.m.

Democrats name assembly leaders: CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, chosen speaker of the House for the 2001 Legislature, named his leadership team today, choosing Wendell Williams of Las Vegas to be speaker pro-tem.; 11:29 a.m.

Teacher pleads not guilty in bomb threats: Kim Smith; An April preliminary hearing date has been set for a Silverado High School teacher who police say has confessed to making false bomb threats at the school.; 11:20 a.m.

Report is good news for nuke power industry: A report on radiation exposure says medical uses of nuclear materials are the largest and fastest-growing man-made source of public exposure to radiation, and nuclear power plants contribute only a fraction of the amount.; 11:15 a.m.

Guinn considers taking DOE to court: Gov. Kenny Guinn said this morning he was considering going to court to stop the Department of Energy from collaborating with the nuclear industry to make Yucca Mountain the site of the nation's high-level nuke ...; 11:14 a.m.

Council covets 10 acres in core of city: Erin Neff; The city of Las Vegas has already grabbed 61 acres of vacant prime land downtown to help entice developers to the urban core.; 11:14 a.m.

An unusual changing of the guard marks Congress' return: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- These will be odd days in Washington, even beyond the bizarre contested presidential election.; 11:13 a.m.

GATX Corp. selling fuel pipeline serving Las Vegas: GATX Corp., a Chicago-based financing and leasing company that focuses on large assets like railroad cars, locomotives and commercial aircraft, announced it is selling its U.S. pipeline and terminal businesses to Kinder Morgan Energy Partners ...; 11:10 a.m.

Report confirms economic slowdown: Eileen Alt Powell; NEW YORK -- A key gauge of future economic activity fell 0.2 percent in October, suggesting further slowing for the U.S. economy in the new year.; 10:59 a.m.

Legend shutdown reduces Vegas travel options a bit: The Sunday bankruptcy filing of Dallas-based Legend Airlines won't put a huge dent in the number of visitors to Las Vegas, but it will eliminate an option for Texas gamblers who want to fly here.; 10:59 a.m.

Culinary Union oversight ends: TRENTON, N.J. -- A federal judge ended five years of court supervision of the Culinary Union on Friday after U.S. Justice Department prosecutors said the monitoring had substantially erased mob influence and corruption from the ...; 10:59 a.m.

Tyson makes takeover offer: SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Poultry giant Tyson Foods Inc. has made a $2.8 billion cash-and-stock offer to buy IBP Inc., the country's largest producer of beef and second-largest producer of pork. Tyson would also assume $1.4 ...; 10:58 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Unsung ref comfortable in limelight: Dean Juipe; This time Jay Nady was the one being asked to pose for impromptu photographs with boxing fans.; 10:54 a.m.

Adulterous ex-wife entitled to alimony: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a Las Vegas woman could not be denied alimony because she had an extramarital affair that led to a divorce.; 10:54 a.m.

NFR notebook: Current leader playing it cool: Scott Johnston has thought about winning a saddle bronc title since he first joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1996.; 10:53 a.m.

Crunch-time efficiency eludes UNLV: Steve Addy; Well, if it's any consolation, at least the Rebels aren't getting blown out by 40 anymore.; 10:52 a.m.

Who let the Hogs in?: Steve Guiremand; HONOLULU -- If UNLV getting an invite to play in Las Vegas Bowl IX was, as Rebel athletic director Charles Cavaganaro said, the worst-kept secret, the fact the Rebels will be playing Arkansas on Dec. ...; 10:52 a.m.

Dockside gambling bill will be floated again: INDIANAPOLIS -- Northwest Indiana lawmakers are vowing to step up their efforts to win approval for dockside gambling when the General Assembly reconvenes next month.; 10:52 a.m.

Bowl invitation sets off celebration: Steve Guiremand; HONOLULU -- It seems fitting that UNLV will play the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 21 at Sam Boyd Stadium.; 10:52 a.m.

Trinidad's win caps hectic week in local boxing: Dean Juipe; It was a marathon held on a sprinter's course, with 39 fights contested on six separate boxing cards in Las Vegas within eight days.; 10:50 a.m.

Contractor seeks to foreclose on hotel-casino: In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Korte-Bellew & Associates Construction Co. said it seeks an order to foreclose on the hotel-casino and for proceeds of the foreclosure sale to be applied to the debt.; 10:50 a.m.

Steiner enjoys the ride: Before Sunday night, Sid Steiner's largest paycheck this season came at a rodeo in Puyallup, Wash., where the flamboyant 25-year-old steer wrestler earned $6,712.; 10:50 a.m.

Two take deal in Blu torture: Kim Smith; Two 18-year-old Mojave High School students accepted a deal with prosecutors Friday in the kidnapping and torturing of Centennial High School's mascot.; 9:49 a.m.

Trial still on track in deaths of 6 teens: Kim Smith; The defense attorney for a young woman accused of running over and killing six teenagers on Interstate 15 failed again Friday in his bid to get the charges against his client dismissed.; 9:49 a.m.

Judge rules against county in battle over cellular records: Kim Smith; In a written decision released late Friday, District Judge Mark Denton gave Clark County 30 days to provide a local newspaper the copies of cellular phone records it requested nearly three years ago.; 9:49 a.m.

Letter: Samaritans are among us: We were amazed by the number of residents who phoned saying they had seen our one-eyed, orange pet but were unable to corner it. Thankfully, it was returned by someone during the early hours of ...; 9:32 a.m.

Letter: Election is like a skin disease: As a lifelong sufferer of psoriasis I've seen my share of chads and dermatologists, wanting to use me as a guinea pig trying to control it. There is no medical authority with the correct answer.; 9:31 a.m.

Letter: Casinos must accept share of blame in tragedy: I was not surprised by the remarks of the executive director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, who is basically a mouthpiece for the gambling industry, when she said in its defense, "Individuals who ...; 9:30 a.m.

Editorial: More lanes are critical for U.S. 95: The group claims that highway expansions inevitably lead to more people on the roads, which in turn creates more pollution, including adverse health impacts for those who live near the highway. In an ideal world, ...; 9:28 a.m.

Community news briefs for December 4, 2000: United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., has scheduled blood drives at these locations:; 9:11 a.m.

Fifth grader wins award for essay on America: The award was given by the Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, Greenspun/Radin Post 21 during an assembly at Richard Bryan Elementary School, 8050 Ciela Vista Way.; 9:10 a.m.

Birth announcements for December 4, 2000: Nov. 22: Delayna to Adriana and Damon Campbell; Cesar to Alejandra A. and Oscar Estanes. Nov. 24: Roman to Katherine D. Tatum Lewis; Kenneth to Rainea Gaston and Kenneth Carter. Nov. 25: Marlena to Desiree ...; 9:05 a.m.

Going Live: Las Vegas plays host -- again -- to the Billboard Music Awards: Kirk Baird; Jennifer Lopez's barely-there-and-barely-held-together green dress. Geena Davis' nearly cellophane outfit. Cher's one-piece ode to her backside.; 8:36 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Trends for December 4, 2000: Lisa Ferguson; Planning ahead; 8:29 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: She's not a typical Outlaw: So it was that we converged on Studio 54 at the MGM Grand last week. The event was the "unveiling" of the leather-enveloped cheerleaders for the Las Vegas Outlaws. Yee haw.; 8:27 a.m.

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