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Archive for December 13, 2000

Prosecution possible in Yucca probe: Jeff German and Mary Manning; A federal probe of the Department of Energy's bias against Nevada in the selection of a high-level nuclear waste dump could wind up in the hands of the Justice Department.; 11:14 a.m.

DOE is sued over nuclear storage deal: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Eight nuclear power companies have sued the Department of Energy, alleging the department cut an illegal deal with Peco Energy Co. that siphons money away from the DOE's proposed nuclear waste site project ...; 11:12 a.m.

Whistle-blower seeks shelter from county: Adrienne Packer; A Clark County employee tied to an ethics complaint filed against Commissioner Erin Kenny is fearful of retaliation and is seeking whistle-blower protection from county administrators, sources said.; 11:10 a.m.

State eyes future bids for surplus from river: Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is expected to announce a plan that will give Nevada a chance to bid for surplus Colorado River water.; 11:09 a.m.

Nevada's high court hears arguments on water connection fees: CARSON CITY -- A dispute between the city of North Las Vegas and Pardee Construction Co. over water connection fees that could eventually total $10 million was aired Tuesday before the Nevada Supreme Court.; 11:08 a.m.

Neonopolis has fourth kickoff: Erin Neff; The name implies a bright beginning, but developers of the Neonopolis project remained shaded in the past Tuesday during the fourth kickoff ceremony at the downtown Las Vegas site.; 11:07 a.m.

Local news briefs for December 13, 2000: A man died this morning and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 95 that shut down traffic on the northbound lanes for about two hours during rush hour.; 11:06 a.m.

Suspect arrested in casino guard shooting: Jace Radke And Keith Paul; A possible suspect in Tuesday night's shooting of a security guard at the Treasure Island hotel-casino during a robbery attempt was arrested this morning in connection with two previous robberies at the resort, Metro Police ...; 11:05 a.m.

Court briefs for December 13, 2000: CARSON CITY -- A man who skipped his sentencing after pleading guilty to defrauding investors in a scheme involving Cuban cigars was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas.; 11:05 a.m.

Boulder City eyes ways to protect water share: Jeffrey Libby; Boulder City officials are counting the ways to protect their Colorado River water allotment as the Las Vegas Valley rapidly expands and seeks water farther afield.; 11:04 a.m.

BC Council hears of dam bypass choice: Jeffrey Libby; The Federal Highway Administration expects in January to name Sugarloaf Mountain as the preferred bridge route to span the Colorado River and alleviate the snarl of tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. 93 along the Hoover Dam.; 11:03 a.m.

Murphy, Tabish financially liable for Binion's death: District Judge Michael Cherry today found Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish financially liable in Ted Binion's death and subject to punitive damages.; 11:03 a.m.

Nevada's delegates await Gore's televised address: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- It's gut-check time for Al Gore, Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., said today as the nation waited to see what the Vice President would say in a televised address tonight.; 10:58 a.m.

Hurdles may be too much for consolidation of libraries: Diana Sahagun; Political hurdles may trip up the efforts of the North Las Vegas Library to become part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.; 10:55 a.m.

School district calls test cheating a small number: Terry Webster; During the past three years there has been no systemic breach of security in the administration of achievement tests in the Clark County schools, a report obtained by the Sun shows.; 10:55 a.m.

LV firm buying small Reno casino: PDS said it is leasing the property from the current owner until the Nevada Gaming Commission approves the deal.; 10:50 a.m.

LV casino developer sued over real estate commissions: Grace Leong; Colliers International has sued to recover $709,280 in real estate commissions it claims to be owed from two companies belonging to Luke Brugnara, a San Francisco real estate magnate and owner of the closed Silver ...; 10:50 a.m.

Culinary sues over Rio battle: David Strow; The Culinary Union has taken its battle to organize the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas to state court.; 10:47 a.m.

Station Casinos' hiring policies rapped: David Strow; In keeping the 925 employees of the Reserve hotel-casino, Station Casinos Inc. will be breaking with a trend it started at the Santa Fe and continued at the Fiesta -- the policy of making all ...; 10:45 a.m.

Official insists on equity in La. Harrah's: Alan Sayre; NEW ORLEANS -- While declining to sign a report recommending a tax cut for the ailing Harrah's New Orleans Casino, the state treasurer Monday repeated his call for the state to receive stock options in ...; 10:45 a.m.

$625 million junk bond deal expected Thursday: The bond deal will be used to finance a $1.3 billion takeover of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. of Glendale, Calif., by Colony-controlled Harveys Casino Resorts of Lake Tahoe. PH Casino is attempting to price the 10-year ...; 10:44 a.m.

Retail sales unexpectedly fall: WASHINGTON -- Sales by the nation's retailers fell by a surprising 0.4 percent in November, led by the biggest drop in auto sales in more than two years.; 10:44 a.m.

Casino offering parking to government workers: DETROIT -- Greektown Casino is offering city and Wayne County workers parking spaces at a structure within blocks of municipal offices.; 10:43 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: Monday night win saves bettors' bankrolls: The betting public scored a Monday Night Football victory when the Colts, favored by a touchdown, easily covered against the Bills and the total soared over the number of 48.; 10:37 a.m.

SPCA rebounds after burglary cuts down on pet adoptions: Kris Hill; Donate; 10:33 a.m.

Prison release delayed for want of pay: Everything, that is, except the $210 he earned while working in prison. Ransey and his relatives told prison officials the missing check could be mailed to him at his cousin's Las Vegas home where he ...; 10:30 a.m.

State to change insurance firm: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn plans to pull the state's workers' compensation business out of Employers Insurance Co. of Nevada, ending an 87-year relationship.; 10:29 a.m.

Letter: Clinton didn't betray voters: President Clinton did not steal his elections nor did he betray the voters and country.; 10:27 a.m.

Letter: Make Florida pay for theft: Show Florida there's a price to be paid for this theft. All people who feel this was a corrupt act should totally and completely boycott Florida -- no tourism, no purchases from Florida.; 10:26 a.m.

Letter: Gambling habits of parents doom throw-away kids: The experts agree that parents are responsible for their children's gambling habits.; 10:26 a.m.

Meet Max Good: Attended: Eastern Kentucky (1969 graduate); 10:18 a.m.

Editorial: High court picks Bush, ends mess?: It is now all but certain that George W. Bush will be the next president of the United States. Still, the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal Tuesday evening to permit a recount of Florida's presidential vote ...; 10:15 a.m.

LV not on list of top tech cities: San Jose may be the No. 1 provider of jobs in the high-tech sector, as new study finds, but several other U.S. cities are rapidly catching up.; 10:15 a.m.

Conference tournament to stay in LV: The Mountain West Conference will not consider moving next March's men's basketball tournament out of Las Vegas despite the fact that host UNLV will be unable to participate in the championship.; 10:09 a.m.

Bayno's position could be tough to fill: Victoria Sun; Based on what happened the last time the UNLV men's basketball head coaching job was open, finding a replacement for Bill Bayno may not be as easy as one would think.; 10:09 a.m.

Emotional day leaves Rebels' players stunned: Victoria Sun; UNLV basketball player Trevor Diggs was sitting in class taking a science final Tuesday morning when he first got the news.; 10:08 a.m.

Banished boosters still angry, defiant: Steve Addy; UNLV has permanently banned two athletic boosters whose actions led to severe NCAA sanctions and Tuesday's firing of basketball coach Bill Bayno.; 10:08 a.m.

Third child-death conviction tossed: CARSON CITY -- For the third time this month in cases involving the deaths of Las Vegas children, and on the grounds of inaccurate jury instruction, the Nevada Supreme Court has overturned a first-degree murder ...; 10:06 a.m.

McDonald recall petition sneaks in under wire: Erin Neff; A grass-roots effort to recall Las Vegas Councilman Michael McDonald pushed right up to the 5 p.m. deadline to submit petitions Tuesday.; 10:06 a.m.

Robinson: Outlaw image won't affect other Rebel sports: Steve Guiremand; UNLV football coach John Robinson is about to enter the heart of the recruiting season. So the timing of Tuesday's announcement that the NCAA had placed the Rebel basketball program on probation again and that ...; 9:52 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Guinn gets it, but can he give it away?: LIKE RONALD REAGAN'S sun coming up in America or George Bush's backdrop of flags, Kenny Guinn's chat with lawmakers this week was mostly about symbolism.; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Forget title, Good is just filling in: Dean Juipe; Supposedly out of respect for Max Good -- and to keep media speculation to a minimum -- UNLV didn't insert the "interim" tag in his updated title. He is, according to the university, the new ...; 9:51 a.m.

A look back at Bill Bayno's career: Steve Addy; Highlights:; 9:50 a.m.

UNLV begins process of rebuilding program: Steve Addy; With unwanted assistance from the NCAA's strong arms, the UNLV men's basketball program was torn apart Tuesday.; 9:47 a.m.

Lady Rebel adopted by fifth-graders: The UNLV Adopt-A-Rebel Program gives children in Clark County the opportunity to meet their chosen Rebel athlete and learn more about athletics, the community, and UNLV.; 9:45 a.m.

Tuesday's prep results: Girls basketball; 9:23 a.m.

Community news briefs for December 13, 2000: National Park Service rangers at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area will host an open house 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Alan Bible Visitor Center.; 9:20 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 9:20 a.m.

Red Rock passes are part of BLM food drive: Through Saturday the BLM will waive the entrance fee for those who donate two cans of nonperishable food. Food collected will be delivered to a local homeless and needy food pantry before Christmas.; 9:19 a.m.

Witness links Butler to deaths: Kim Smith; A 21-year-old burglar told jurors Tuesday that a murder suspect promised him entry to a racist club if he helped him dispose of evidence left at the murder scene.; 9:19 a.m.

Obituaries for December 13, 2000: Dario Apolinar, 33, of Pahrump died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1966, in Mexico. A resident for 14 years, he was a landscaper.; 9:19 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Remember Dorothy - Draws good spot for 7 1/2-furlong opener, Pincay scales Stute horse, Dorothy may Remember how to win. Unaccounted Cash - Garcia aboard Dominguez runner, needs a clean trip from ...; 9:16 a.m.

Correction: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 9:15 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: The time is here for luxury: Searching for luxury items? Is the sky the limit? Search no more. Never before have we had such a plethora of high-end gifts right at our fingertips.; 8:52 a.m.

Savvy wine buy: Indian Springs '97 Syrah: Available at Spirits Plus, $12.39. (Spirits Plus will go out of business next month, so buy this soon.); 8:49 a.m.

Caviar still a rich diversion: Max Jacobson; Caviar, or fish roe, is one of the most expensive foods in the world. A well- known French food expert once quipped that "it could be sold by the karat."; 8:49 a.m.

Where there's fire, there's danger: A few safety tips: Kirk Baird; With the sales of candles doubling in the last five years, according to the National Candle Association, the fires caused by candles have also substantially increased.; 8:46 a.m.

Eternal Flame: No dousing the popularity of candles: Kirk Baird; Whether it's the holidays, the fact that they make easy gifts, or that some attribute special healing powers to them, candles are a hot item this year.; 8:44 a.m.

Nevada electors on track to vote Monday, lawsuit delayed: Brendan Riley; U.S. District Judge David Hagen of Reno denied attorney Carter King's bid for a restraining order against the electors, saying King's request wasn't properly filed.; 5:54 a.m.

Economist: Park Place takeover of Claridge wouldn't hurt market: John Curran; If Park Place tries to boost prices or cut service after acquiring the Claridge, it would drive customers to other properties and hurt the company's bottom line, according to William Hall.; 5:54 a.m.

Nevadans frustrated with presidential election process: Angie Wagner; LAS VEGAS - Call the marathon presidential election what you may - a waste of time, democracy in action, embarrassing. But to 75-year-old change attendant Nick Stratton, the whole process is just plain crooked.; 4:15 a.m.

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