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Archive for December 21, 2000

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: LV Stars strike out in name game: In many respects, the Las Vegas Stars franchise has mirrored the triple-A career of one of its former players, outfielder Melvin Nieves.; 11:38 a.m.

Early waste storage sought: As a cost-saving measure, nuclear waste would be shipped to Yucca Mountain up to three years before the waste facility would even open under a 2-year-old proposal by the Energy Department's chief contractor.; 11:22 a.m.

Shoen's widow, children fight over fate of hotel: Grace Leong; The owner of the World Trade Center hotel, once controlled by the late U-Haul International Inc. founder Leonard Shoen, is fighting to keep the Las Vegas hotel open even as one of its creditors is ...; 11:21 a.m.

NCAA stonewalls gaming panel: CARSON CITY -- The NCAA thumbed its nose again at the Nevada Gaming Commission and its efforts to tighten regulation on sports betting.; 11:20 a.m.

Russians OK law allowing nuke waste imports: MOSCOW -- Lawmakers today tentatively approved a law allowing Russia to import spent nuclear fuel rods for reprocessing, a plan that could bring the country $20 billion -- and 21,000 tons of nuclear waste.; 11:20 a.m.

Company files for $400 million offering: The registration statement filed was a "shelf" statement. By filing the statement, Southwest will be permitted to sell stock and bonds in future offerings, up to a maximum of $400 million; the filing does not ...; 11:19 a.m.

Terrible Herbst develops doughnut deal: Terrible Herbst, which operates more than 25 convenience stores and gasoline stations in the Las Vegas Valley, also owns four casinos, Terrible's Town in both Pahrump and Henderson, Terrible's Lakeside at Pahrump and Terrible's Casino ...; 11:18 a.m.

Calif. group eyes casinos: David Strow; California's drive toward expanded Indian gaming caused a jolt of concern throughout Nevada that's still echoing through the state's gaming industry.; 11:18 a.m.

Commission OKs ex-baseball owner's purchase of casino: The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved Jacobs' $26.5 million acquisition of the slots-only Gold Dust West -- after praising him for investing in a Nevada market that's threatened by Indian gambling in neighboring California.; 11:14 a.m.

Governor wants to stop slot proposal: The governor will ask the 2001 Legislature to reduce pressure on the lottery commission to pursue profits, making it harder to expand gambling.; 11:13 a.m.

N.J. urged to OK Park Place bid for Claridge hotel: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- One of the founding fathers of casino gambling in New Jersey urged regulators Wednesday to endorse Park Place Entertainment Corp.'s controversial plan to buy the bankrupt Claridge Casino Hotel, saying that to ...; 11:09 a.m.

Merrill Lynch downgrades gaming stocks: David Strow; Merrill Lynch today downgraded five gaming stocks, as concerns of a gaming industry slowdown continued to build on Wall Street.; 11:08 a.m.

Police chief agrees to idea of citizens review board: Diana Sahagun; North Las Vegas Police Chief Joey Tillmon said Wednesday he would support the creation of a citizens review board to investigate officer-involved shootings.; 11:06 a.m.

Water Authority ponders power play: The Southern Nevada Water Authority, the primary water provider for Clark County, is thinking about getting into the power business.; 11:02 a.m.

Liquor license transfer stalled: Erin Neff; An eleventh-hour confidential police report has temporarily stopped the transfer of a liquor license from political consultant Sig Rogich to businessmen who want to open a topless club.; 11:01 a.m.

McDonald's fate rests in hands of ethics panel: Erin Neff; The Las Vegas Ethics Review Board will have at least three options available for consideration today as the members mull the political fate of City Councilman Michael McDonald.; 11:01 a.m.

Regents warned about meeting violations: CARSON CITY -- For the third time within one year, the state attorney general's office says the university system's Board of Regents broke Nevada's Open Meeting law.; 10:58 a.m.

Marriage license rules draw praise, criticisms: New Clark County regulations aimed at keeping the lucrative Las Vegas marriage industry on the up-and-up are drawing both praise as being long overdue and criticism as being unconstitutional.; 10:56 a.m.

Rebels aim to finish turnaround: Steve Guiremand; While his teammates raced off the field after a short workout at Sam Boyd Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, UNLV senior strong safety Randy Black took his time heading for the locker room.; 10:56 a.m.

Rebels' Scoggin at home pondering transfer: Steve Addy; Rebels freshman guard Steve Scoggin has left the team and is leaning toward transferring, he told the Sun on Wednesday.; 10:56 a.m.

Ex-Laxalt official named forester: CARSON CITY -- Steve Robinson, who formerly worked for the state during the administration of Gov. Paul Laxalt and then was employed in the federal government, has been named state forester to succeed Roy Trenoweth, ...; 10:54 a.m.

Gaels fall short vs. Oak Hill: Spencer Patterson; They turned out in droves to see if Nevada's top-ranked team could play with the best in the country.; 10:53 a.m.

Programs urged to help pay rising electricity bills: CARSON CITY -- State Consumer Advocate Tim Hay is recommending a system be established to help low-income families pay their rising electric bills.; 10:52 a.m.

North Las Vegas briefs for December 21, 2000: Candidates for North Las Vegas City Council and mayor in 2001 will face new requirements and will have to pay more to file for office.; 10:51 a.m.

Allstate seeks increase in car insurance rate: CARSON CITY -- Allstate Insurance Co., which covers more than 131,000 cars in Nevada, is asking the state Insurance Commissioner to raise rates by 6 percent statewide.; 10:50 a.m.

November unemployment up: CARSON CITY -- Unemployment in Nevada inched up to 4.4 percent in November with an estimated 39,900 people out of work as the Christmas shopping season started.; 10:50 a.m.

Passenger airship leaves Las Vegas skies: Toby Page, director of North American marketing for the Lightship Group, Orlando, Fla., said the airship -- the first to offer commercial passenger sightseeing tours in the world -- suffered from a lack of customers.; 10:50 a.m.

Local news briefs for December 21, 2000: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn Wednesday named Nadia Jurani, a certified public accountant from Las Vegas, to the five-member Nevada Equal Rights Commission to succeed John Medina, also of Las Vegas.; 10:33 a.m.

State population tops 2 million: CARSON CITY -- Nevada's population topped more than 2 million as of last July with 69 percent of the people living in Clark County, state Demographer Jeff Hardcastle reported Wednesday.; 10:32 a.m.

State to receive $2 million welfare bonus: CARSON CITY -- Nevada is going to receive a $2 million bonus from the federal government for placing in the top 10 states in the nation in welfare work programs.; 10:30 a.m.

Ex-hubby charged in slaying: Keith Paul; A 25-year-old woman was shot to death Wednesday and her ex-husband was charged with her slaying just three days after the couple were divorced.; 10:30 a.m.

Court briefs for December 21, 2000: A Florida resident pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with a fatal car crash.; 10:30 a.m.

Jury still deliberating fate of accused killer: Kim Smith; Jurors resumed their deliberations today in the trial of a Nazi skinhead accused of ambushing and killing two anti-racist activists in July 1998.; 10:19 a.m.

Detention yule ordered for three in dognapping: Kim Smith; Three boys involved in the kidnapping and torture of Centennial High School's mascot will be spending Christmas in the juvenile detention center.; 10:19 a.m.

Letter: Voting is just waste of time: This nation is deeply divided and will remain divided for years to come. The whole election process has been a disaster.; 10:17 a.m.

Letter: Supreme Court's action shall live in infamy: To the following groups that voted for Bush, I say the following: Seniors, don't cry if your Social Security benefits are decreased. Women, don't cry -- not if, but when -- Roe v. Wade is ...; 10:16 a.m.

In final action, Malone OKs shopping center: Lance Malone's last action as a Clark County Commissioner Wednesday was to gain zoning approval for a shopping center, which had been bitterly opposed by residents in his district.; 10:15 a.m.

Editorial: Team's new name could alienate fans: When the Las Vegas Stars broke their triple-A affiliation with the San Diego Padres and joined up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans here rejoiced about a tie to one of Major League Baseball's storied ...; 10:15 a.m.

Editorial: This Santa looks more like Grinch: Still, reporting by the Sun's Benjamin Grove reveals that trouble continues to lurk around the corner. Not only was Johnston on George W. Bush's short list for energy secretary, but he apparently also was offered ...; 10:13 a.m.

Plans for commercial property on Kyle Canyon Road tabled: A proposal to put a commercial property on the road up to Mount Charleston was tabled Wednesday by the Clark County Commission.; 10:13 a.m.

EPA gives county flunking grade: The Environmental Protection Agency gave Clark County a flunking grade Wednesday for failing to file a dust-control plan.; 10:12 a.m.

City Council briefs for December 21, 2000: How the City Council voted Wednesday to spend taxpayers' money:; 10:10 a.m.

Bandits drop another home game: The team, 2-0 on the road, lost its second home game, 105-100 against New Mexico Wednesday night before an announced crowd of 1,318 at the Thomas & Mack Center.; 10:08 a.m.

Parking-fine discount a victim of use it or lose it: Erin Neff; The Las Vegas City Council took a cue from the Grinch on Wednesday by eliminating a discount program for people who pay parking tickets in a timely manner.; 10:07 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Couser starting fresh under Adams' tutelage: Dean Juipe; It's surprising what the addition of a top-of-the-line trainer can do to a fighter's outlook.; 10:07 a.m.

Council faces feud over youth football: Erin; The Las Vegas City Council will have to huddle again in two weeks to decide how to deal with two different youth football organizations seeking space at a planned city complex.; 10:07 a.m.

Help for downtown law firms considered: Erin Neff; The Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency will get a few more weeks to decide whether the city should fork over at least $1.8 million to help several law firms build an office building near the George ...; 10:07 a.m.

Ball Janick awarded D.C. lobbying contract: The firm, based in Portland, Ore., with offices in Washington, D.C., was recommended by city staff from among five finalists.; 10:06 a.m.

Community news briefs for December 21, 2000: The Mexican Patriotic Committee will hold "Christmas in the Barrio" festivities noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Escobedo's Plaza, 760 N. Eastern Ave.; 10:04 a.m.

Navy cruises take on a youthful look: Dick Benoit; When the fleet of four vessels manned by 46 cadets and four adults weighed anchor at Echo Bay Marina Saturday morning, one fact was evident. The cadets were in charge.; 10:04 a.m.

Mountain West men's basketball standings: z-ineligible for automatic bid; 10:04 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Kai Kadoich: Power of education: HORACE MANN, a great education reformer of the 1800s, proclaimed that "education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men -- the balance-wheel of the social machinery."; 10:03 a.m.

Obituaries for December 21, 2000: Willie Dean Avery, 77, of Las Vegas died Tuesday. He was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Drew, Miss. A resident for 36 years, he was a retired 21 dealer and a World War II and ...; 10:01 a.m.

Holiday Prep Classic results, schedule: Millennium Cup; 10:00 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Ooomiak - Draws good post for sprint opener, Espinoza aboard Mitchell horse, Ooomiamaidenwinner? Who Does - Draws just inside top pick, Delahoussaye on Moger, Jr. runner, Who Does may do for diploma. ...; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Decision on Bayno too hasty: Ruthe Deskin; For those who might say "enough already," as a UNLV basketball fan for many, many years, I feel I have earned the right to comment on the precipitate firing of coach Bill Bayno.; 9:52 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 9:52 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Now's a good time to catch those missed shows: Joe Delaney; This is the season to reflect and rejoice; to observe, each of us in our own way the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, other traditional beliefs, and/or the winter solstice ... There are many show ...; 9:49 a.m.

Fight schedule: Friday; 9:39 a.m.

2000 Sun All-State Football First Team: OFFENSE; 9:34 a.m.

Las Vegas Bowl Stats: First Quarter; 9:30 a.m.

Confection Central: Silk Truffles.; 9:15 a.m.

Sun Girls Basketball Top 10: (Records through Tuesday); 4:53 a.m.

Sun Boys Basketball Top 10: (Records through Tuesday); 4:50 a.m.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Brian Young and Nikke Hitchens: Male Athlete of the Week: BRIAN YOUNG; 3:57 a.m.

State Dairy Commission to investigate possible milk price fixing: Lisa Snedeker; LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Dairy Commission is investigating possible milk price fixing among southern Nevada grocery stores.; 3:44 a.m.

Winter arrives, wintry weather follows: Winter officially arrived at 5:37 a.m. and the wintry weather was to make its appearance in the Sierra and western Nevada by afternoon.; 3:43 a.m.

Gorman looking to add 6-11 Iti after controversial Calif. case: Spencer Patterson; Nevada's best might be on the verge on getting even better.; 3:13 a.m.

Prep Classic notebook: Western making a little noise of its own in tourney: Spencer Patterson; Maybe it's a little early to hand Bishop Gorman this year's Nevada 4A state basketball title after all.; 3:12 a.m.

Corrections: Because of an error by the Sun, a story in Wednesday's Las Vegas Sun referred to Sherry Colquitt as chairwoman of the Clark County District Board of Health. She is a past chairwoman. Paul Brown ...; 2:20 a.m.

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