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Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Retriever club plans field test: Paula DelGiudice; The deadline for entering the Las Vegas Hunting Retriever Club's (LVHRC) first North American Hunting Retriever Association licensed field test is Feb. 19. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27 ...; 11:43 a.m.

Columnist Victoria Sun: Senior Tour rookie Wadkins set to enjoy change on new circuit: Victoria Sun; Senior PGA Tour rookie Lanny Wadkins is charging into the 2000 season full speed ahead.; 11:42 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Starks, Kirwan receive player of year awards: Peter Benton; The Las Vegas Chapter, Southwest Section of the PGA recently held its annual banquet at the Paiute Golf Club, where Eagle Crest's Mike Starks, with 348 points for the season, was presented with the Chapter's ...; 11:40 a.m.

Testimony of girl's father may stall Strohmeyer bid for new trial: The potentially dynamite testimony from the ailing father of murder victim Sherrice Iverson fizzled -- and so may have Jeremy Strohmeyer's claim that he should be able to withdraw his guilty plea because the prosecution ...; 11:36 a.m.

Jail-house tour: Kim Smith; A public defender's fight to get her young client out of jail while he waits to be tried for murder led to a tour Tuesday of the Clark County Detention Center by the judge presiding ...; 11:30 a.m.

Silver Bandits grab share of first place with victory: Zack Hall; For the Las Vegas Silver Bandits the scenario was simple: Beat the last-place San Diego Stingrays and finally catch the first-place St. Louis Swarm atop the standings in the International Basketball League's Western Division.; 11:28 a.m.

Strohmeyer evidentiary hearing nears conclusion: When Jeremy Strohmeyer took a plea bargain to avoid the death penalty for sexually assaulting and killing 7-year-old Sherrice Iverson, he avoided a potentially tenacious grilling from prosecutors.; 11:24 a.m.

Reid, Bryan ruffled by waste bill changes: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Senate was scheduled this afternoon to begin day two of debate on a bill that establishes framework for storing tons of the nation's nuclear waste in Nevada, although the ever-changing bill was ...; 11:23 a.m.

DA denies snitch placed with Tabish: The lead prosecutor in the Ted Binion murder case said today he did not steer an informant to Rick Tabish at the Clark County Detention Center.; 11:23 a.m.

Obscene e-mail traced to deputy DA: Adrienne Packer; A pornographic photograph sent by e-mail to dozens of Clark County employees originated from a deputy district attorney's computer.; 11:22 a.m.

Thursday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Mdn Clm: 1 Joy In The Country (Velasquez ) 119; 2 Fortunately Fast (Hole ) 119; 3 Stage Door Alarm (Bravo ) 119; 4 Whitley's Dream (Montalvo ) 114; ...; 11:22 a.m.

Rights advocate groups call for work card reform: Erin Neff; Calling it onerous and overreaching, worker rights advocates called Tuesday for reform of a work card system they claim has made employment a privilege the government can take away.; 11:19 a.m.

Rio set to open pedestrian bridge over I-15 ramps: David Strow; The new pedestrian bridge connecting Harrah's Entertainment's Rio hotel-casino to the Strip is nearly complete and may formally open to the public by month's end.; 11:16 a.m.

Casino foes sue county, developer: Grace Leong; Opponents of a proposed Spring Valley hotel-casino sued Clark County and the developer Tuesday in hopes of blocking the project.; 11:16 a.m.

NLV police looking for missing teen: Police searched until early this morning looking for Melvin Battey. The boy, who is mentally challenged to some degree, has never been away from home without calling before, police said.; 11:14 a.m.

Harrah's reports record earnings: David Strow; Harrah's Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas announced record quarterly and annual earnings today, driven largely by growth at its older casinos.; 11:13 a.m.

Gaming industry honored for charity work: Mirage Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Wynn is scheduled to be the keynote speaker Tuesday during a United Way luncheon honoring the industry in the Rayburn House Office Building.; 11:12 a.m.

LV popularity used in Hawaii lobbying: HONOLULU -- Opponents of legalized gambling in Hawaii turned out in force Tuesday to urge the House Committee on Tourism to reject a bill that would allow shipboard gambling.; 11:10 a.m.

Robbers hit casino for $100,000: ROBINSONVILLE, Miss. -- Sheriff Jerry Ellington said the six bandits who made off with nearly $100,000 from the Isle of Capri Casino in Tunica County had to have help from a casino employee.; 11:10 a.m.

Alliance Gaming posts losses as expected: The $7.2 million loss is after the impact of $1 million of special items. The loss compares with a loss of $10.2 million or $1.04 per share in the prior-year quarter.; 11:09 a.m.

Casino set-aside program struck down: ATLANTIC CITY -- A federal judge Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional a set-aside program that calls for New Jersey casinos to award at least 15 percent of their contracts to companies headed by women and ...; 11:09 a.m.

IBL box: San Diego-Las Vegas: SAN DIEGO (5-24); 11:09 a.m.

Mixing of city and county courthouses will be studied: Officials say a combined complex would reduce the cost of transporting prisoners and allow for better security and record maintenance.; 11:07 a.m.

Contract for two new high schools settled: Contract for two new high schools settled; 11:07 a.m.

Police suspect suicide in fire: Keith Paul; A 54-year-old man found dead in his bathtub is believed to have set his house on fire before killing himself this morning, Metro Police said.; 11:07 a.m.

IP owner Engelstad denies interest in Nazi car: Phil Levine; Adolf Hitler's limousine won't be coming to Las Vegas's Imperial Palace hotel-casino.; 11:05 a.m.

Silverado overload solution elusive: Terry Webster; Attempts to relieve overcrowding at Silverado High School are turning into a shell game as school officials try to weigh every option.; 11:05 a.m.

Builders, lawyers to get more work from LVCVA: Many subcontractors looking for work when the Aladdin hotel-casino project winds down are now looking into doing work on the Las Vegas Convention Center's expansion project.; 11:04 a.m.

Planning Commission to hear from residents on annexation issue: Valerie Miller; Residents of Henderson and the Enterprise area can tell city officials what they think about Henderson's plan to annex 6,200 acres of unincorporated Clark County land.; 11:03 a.m.

Developers snub plan to pay for parks: The homebuilders are flexing their political clout and have lined up support against the proposal, saying higher taxes will backfire, pricing new home buyers out of the market and hurting smaller developers.; 11:03 a.m.

Rising land costs didn't halt home sales in 1999: The figures included a surprising 2,151 closings in December, which is usually a slower month.; 11:02 a.m.

Guinn to make last-minute decision on deregulation: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn is going to hold off until the last minute before announcing whether the new era of electric deregulation starts in Nevada on the suggested date of March 1.; 11:00 a.m.

LV firm to change name, broaden business: Officials said the new name more accurately describes the business and operations of the company.; 10:58 a.m.

LV utility takes $2 million charge: The charge was recognized after the agreement was approved Feb. 3 by the California Public Utilities Commission.; 10:57 a.m.

Partners of gay workers receive benefits: NEW YORK -- Citigroup Inc., the financial services company that owns the nation's largest bank, notified employees Tuesday it would begin offering benefits to the partners of gay workers.; 10:57 a.m.

Audit panel calls for more changes for medical school: A follow-up audit to one conducted two years ago that showed serious financial problems at the University of Nevada School of Medicine will be delivered Friday to the Board of Regents' audit committee.; 10:53 a.m.

Water found in desert near closed nuke dump: Water has been discovered moving near the surface of the Amargosa Valley, not far from a former nuclear waste dump where radioactive material is believed to have escaped.; 10:50 a.m.

DOE advisory board to meet in North Las Vegas: Energy Secretary Bill Richardson is expected to introduce three new members of his advisory board during a meeting in North Las Vegas on Friday.; 10:50 a.m.

Move to ban college bets pleases ex-regent: CARSON CITY -- Nancy Price senses victory may be near in her eight-year quest to ban betting in Nevada casinos on college sports.; 10:47 a.m.

Metro IDs cops who killed man: Keith Paul; Metro Police have identified the two policemen who shot and killed a man Saturday night as Officers Zachary Huffine and Shane Witham.; 10:38 a.m.

Maxey gets life in tavern killings: Kim Smith; A jury has spared the life of a 19-year-old Las Vegas man convicted of killing a bartender and his best friend in a robbery gone awry.; 10:37 a.m.

Thursday at Santa Anita: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Mdn Clm: 1 Shotsfired (Espinoza ) 120; 2 New York Central (Cardenas ) 110; 3 Ty Pauli Boy (Pincay ) 120; 4 Brave New Dawn (Enriquez ) 120; 5 Haleigh's ...; 10:37 a.m.

Thursday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 4YO & up F & M Clm: 1 Breeze Gal (Baze ) 117; 2 A New Life (Tohill ) 117; 3 Princess Cielo (Radke ) 112; 4 Cascadia (Castanon ) 117; ...; 10:37 a.m.

Tuesday's prep results: Palo Verde 68, Centennial 36: Yolondo Ferguson scored 20 points and Kenny Rolfe added 12 as the Panthers won on the road. Justin Oglisby chipped in 15 points for the Bulldogs in the losing cause.; 10:37 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Ty Pauli Boy - Pincay scales Gallagher trainee, good post, should hustle away for good position to graduate. Shotsfired - Draws rail post, hustling Espinoza for trainer Dominguez, needs clean trip for ...; 10:37 a.m.

Life term for man who mailed bombs to Clinton, ATF: Kim Smith; A Louisiana man who mailed a pipe bomb to President Clinton in March 1999 was sentenced to life plus 39 years in prison Tuesday.; 10:36 a.m.

Tuesday results: Palo Verde 68, Centennial 36: Yolondo Ferguson scored 20 points and Kenny Rolfe added 12 as the Panthers won on the road. Justin Oglisby chipped in 15 points for the Bulldogs in the losing cause.; 10:35 a.m.

Obituaries for February 9, 2000: Angel Anaya, 11 weeks, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 16, 1999, in Las Vegas.; 10:29 a.m.

Couple sentenced for role in money-laundering plan: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas restaurant owner and his wife were sentenced Tuesday for their part in a money-laundering scheme investigated by undercover Metro Police officers.; 10:29 a.m.

Activists seek changes in Vegas work card system: The workers-rights groups are demanding that Metro release related records, including the system's revenues and expenditures, rules on who gets the cards, and the number of denials.; 10:21 a.m.

Churches using public schools given two-year limit: Stacy J. Willis; Next August, the church - some 120 members strong - will either be in a temporary structure on a nearby plot of land it owns, or - if the school district allows it - in ...; 10:21 a.m.

Las Vegas' Vasser expecting to blaze new trails in 2000 season: HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Jimmy Vasser has been "coaching" long enough -- now he is ready to get back into the game.; 10:08 a.m.

State makes deal with MCI over profits on inmates' calls: CARSON CITY -- The state prison system has hit on a moneymaker -- about $200,000 a month coming from the telephone charges placed on collect calls by inmates to their families.; 10:07 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Hall won't be calling Williams: Dean Juipe; Men, particularly 71-year-old men, should never be caught in public with their pants down.; 10:07 a.m.

Paralyzed former inmate sues state: Kim Smith; A former inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Nevada Department of Prisons claiming he was paralyzed in a prison beating, then released without consideration for his needs.; 10:06 a.m.

State settles with Culinary over question of free speech: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Examiners Tuesday agreed to pay a $30,267 settlement to Culinary Local 226, which accused Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa of violating its right of free speech.; 10:06 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: Woods' feat poses dilemma for oddsmaker: Golf fans can take delight in the sheer dominance Tiger Woods has shown during his string of six victories in his last six PGA Tour events.; 10:04 a.m.

Rebels' recruiting class earns praise: Steve Guiremand; Give UNLV the nod for the top football recruiting class in the Mountain West Conference.; 10:00 a.m.

Unselfish attitude helps 'Dot' connect: Steve Addy; When the Rebels bolted into the locker room after beating Utah on Saturday night, escaping just before their fans commandeered center court, no one was smiling wider than Sylvester Dotson.; 10:00 a.m.

Recreation center slated for NLV may don familiar design: Diana Sahagun; Although plans for a new recreation center in North Las Vegas are still preliminary, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff are discussing ways to design the facility.; 9:43 a.m.

Community news briefs for February 9, 2000: Sprint PCS and United Blood Services are sponsoring a community blood drive 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Sprint PCS store, 2090 N. Rainbow Blvd.; 9:42 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Reid's gone from underdog to Senate top dog: In 1986 Harry Reid ran for the U.S. Senate by portraying himself in TV commercials as a poor David trying not to be crushed by a Washington, D.C., Goliath.; 9:36 a.m.

Letter: Respect opinions on both sides: I am pro-choice and a longtime supporter and volunteer of Planned Parenthood. I know that nothing I could ever say would convince someone who believes differently that my position is correct. I'm not trying to ...; 9:35 a.m.

Letter: Bradley's policies an awful lot like Republicans': However, the most noxious idea is to require seniors to take an inadequate voucher to replace Medicare in order to get prescription drugs (MSAs) while those remaining in regular Medicare do without. Let's get one ...; 9:35 a.m.

Editorial: Government report documents hostility: The fact-finding team's report released this week said the employees weren't in physical danger but did acknowledge they faced difficult work and living situations in northeastern Nevada, which were found to be "unusual and antagonistic." ...; 9:33 a.m.

Editorial: Mammoth rate boost shot down: As the Sun's Richard Velotta reported Monday, a shareholder group and an analyst for a brokerage house criticized the decision, which the company said it would appeal in court. Joyce Newman, president of the Utility ...; 9:32 a.m.

Bill banning Internet gaming in South Dakota passes house: Rep. Roger Hunt, R-Brandon, said lawmakers should take steps now to prevent Internet gambling from gaining a foothold in the state.; 9:19 a.m.

Lawmaker: Missouri loss limit bill aimed at education, not casinos: Joe Stange; "I'm going to start out right off the bat and tell you that this is not a pro-gaming bill, this is a pro-education bill," said Rep. Jim Kreider, D-Nixa.; 9:18 a.m.

Man who mailed bomb to Clinton gets wish for life prison sentence: Robert Macy; Frank Darwin Alexander received the sentence Tuesday, five months after pleading guilty to sending pipebombs to Clinton, evangelist John Hagee and a federal agent here.; 9:17 a.m.

No dice: New Jersey casino industry set-aside program stricken by federal judge: John Curran; In another blow to affirmative action policies governing casinos, U.S. District Judge Stephen Orlofsky granted a preliminary injunction barring the state Casino Control Commission from enforcing the program.; 9:15 a.m.

Airport board divided over proposed cargo facility: The assessment is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration because construction of the cargo facility in the southwest - the Rewana Farms area - would be a change in the airport's layout plan, airport staff ...; 9:14 a.m.

Dig should begin in July at historic black-owned saloon: Two private donations have allowed the project to start this year, said Ron James, state historic preservation officer. The state office also has been given permission to use $25,000 from its grant program, he said.; 9:13 a.m.

Tahoe reps head to Washington in hopes of saving lake: The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will be urged by the measure's authors, Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Harry Reid, D-Nev., to endorse the plan.; 9:13 a.m.

Burning Man frolickers can expect hefty ticket price hike: The counterculture festival culminates on Labor Day with the burning of large wooden statue of a man.; 9:13 a.m.

Guinn names Gascue to Board of Education: "Dr. Gascue has 30 years' worth of experience as a teacher and administrator in Nevada and during that time has continually demonstrated his dedication to improving the qualify of education in our state," Guinn said.; 9:12 a.m.

Coalition files lawsuit to block neighborhood casino: The eight-story hotel-casino would be built near Flamingo Road and Grand Canyon Drive. It would be part of a larger development that would include stores, restaurants, a bowling alley and a skating rink.; 9:12 a.m.

Western art auction coming to Reno: Organizers expect private collectors, dealers and museum directors from around the globe to try and lasso a Frederic Remington, a Charles Russell oil or bronze, a Carl Rungius painting, something by Ogden Pleissner or a ...; 9:10 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Friendship Association offers cultural awareness: Elizabeth Foyt; The U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association is an organization devoted to fostering greater understanding and cultural exchange between citizens of both nations. The Las Vegas chapter met recently at Chin's restaurant in the Fashion Show mall. ...; 9:04 a.m.

Audience to miss modernized magic of Doug Henning: Beth Gardiner; Henning, a frequent Las Vegas performer, had suffered from liver cancer for five months. His office in Toronto said he died Monday in Los Angeles.; 8:57 a.m.

Wine buy: Peter Lehmann-Barossa Shiraz '97: Max Jacobson; Available at Nevada Wine Cellar ($14.99) and Lee's Discount Liquors, Sunset location ($14.49).; 8:55 a.m.

Brazilian rodizio makes its way to Las Vegas: Max Jacobson; The restaurants are:; 8:54 a.m.

Ex-Olympic gymnast spins and twirls for rumjungle diners: Kirk Baird; If Youlia Galenko has lost a step, you wouldn't know it.; 8:53 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: On a V-Day deadline? Some ideas ...: There are just a few day's left to come up with some neat ideas for Valentine's Day, but don't fret. Here are some suggestions that will make any Valentine's Day special:; 8:52 a.m.

Trial begins with secret session on state grand jury testimony: Natalie Gott; Under state law, grand jury testimony cannot be made public but federal prosecutors got it in 1997 for their investigation of Edwards, prompting a legal battle which is still being argued.; 8:48 a.m.

Martin talked about deal with Guidry, ex-partner says: Natalie Gott; The witnesses will include former commission chairman Ken Pickering, Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris and Bernie Kline, who sought - but did not receive - a riverboat license for the Gretna Belle.; 8:47 a.m.

Nebraska proposal allowing Indian gambling remains stalled in committee: Scott Bauer; Unless someone changes his mind, General Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Ray Janssen of Nickerson said Tuesday, the issue will not be discussed again.; 8:45 a.m.

FBI arrests former tribal leader on embezzlement charges: Ackley is charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court with using about $40,000 in tribal funds for his personal use. He is also charged with making unauthorized cash withdrawals on his credit ...; 8:44 a.m.

Investors cover racetrack's short-term debts: The track also will be able to absorb the costs of a longer race season, company president Ray Walters said Tuesday.; 8:42 a.m.

Strohmeyer claims he blacked out during attack on 7-year-old: Angie Wagner; Strohmeyer, now 21, claims he blacked out and doesn't know what happened in May 1997 when Sherrice Iverson's body was found propped up on a toilet seat.; 8:42 a.m.

Navajo president vetoes law to open window for gambling: "There was simply too many unanswered questions on the resolution," he wrote. "I must practice the greatest prudence and caution, because I'm upholding the rights and wills of the people."; 8:39 a.m.

Isle of Capri to buy Flamingo in Kansas City: Timothy R. Brown; The acquisition of The Flamingo Hilton Riverboat Casino was announced Tuesday. Hilton Hotel Corporation has owned and operated the $300 million Kansas City, Mo., gambling vessel since January 1997.; 8:37 a.m.

Sheriff believes Mississippi casino robbers had inside help: The casinos employees handed over the money. The patrons were not robbed.; 8:37 a.m.

Elko radio host sheds pounds for charity: Berry said the idea evolved from a scheme to get his boss to buy him a set of titanium gold clubs if he dropped 100 pounds.; 4:10 a.m.

Choctaw Nation planning $250 million hotel, casino expansion: Tribal Chief Phillip Martin said Tuesday the casino and other developments, such as a retail center and villas at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course, will take place over the next four years and create nearly ...; 4:10 a.m.

Senate committee approves video gambling at Alabama dog track: Phillip Rawls; The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee voted 4-1 for a bill by Sen. George Clay, D-Tuskegee. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it could be considered as early as Tuesday.; 4:09 a.m.

Mississppi Gaming Association hopes to have new director by April: "The MGA is in the process of evolving into more of a proactive trade association to represent the industry as other trade associations do in other industries and take a more active role in lobbying ...; 4:08 a.m.

Gretna mayor details efforts to gain riverboat approval: Natalie Gott; Edwards, his son Stephen, state Sen. Greg Tarver and four others are on trial in a federal racketeering case, accused of manipulating the licensing process during and after Edwards' last term as governor, which ended ...; 4:08 a.m.

Adelson says Vegas just scratching the surface in convention business: Robert Macy; The city accommodates 3,600 conventions, trade shows and corporate meetings annually, but that's just a "drop in the bucket" when you consider there are 1 million such gatherings annually, said Sheldon Adelson, chairman of The ...; 4:07 a.m.

Gaming Control Board says Farmington track failed to keep adequate records: Pete Herrera; The New Mexico Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that SunRay Gaming Inc., the corporation that owns and operates the track in Farmington, is doing a poor job of keeping its records in order. So the ...; 4:05 a.m.

Virginia lottery profits referendum survives Senate maneuver: Bob Lewis; Sen. John Chichester, R-Stafford, argued that because the proposal deals with revenue, it belongs before the Finance Committee, and he offered a motion to send it there.; 4:04 a.m.

Adelson hopes to break ground on second 3,000-suite tower at Venetian this year: David Strow; Speaking at the American Gaming Lodging & Leisure Summit in Las Vegas, Adelson said there is strong demand for rooms and conventions at the Venetian and its adjacent Sands Expo Center.; 2:38 a.m.

Judge voids tribal election; new election ordered: But after reviewing five challenges to the outcome, Tribal Judge Mitchell C. Wright determined the election committee erred when it scheduled the election less than 30 days from when it finalized the ballot, the Lahontan ...; 1:43 a.m.

Motive sought in casino slaying: The man charged in the slaying, Anthony J. Cuccia, and the victim were both from the same New York city borough and both regulars in the Stardust sports book. Beyond that, though, police say they ...; 1:42 a.m.

Lady Luck shareholders approve merger with Isle of Capri: Matt Moore; The vote, taken Tuesday by shareholders in Las Vegas, was overwhelmingly in favor of the merger, which was announced in October, said Peggy Bruhns, a spokeswoman for Lady Luck. She said 84 percent of the ...; 1:41 a.m.

Executive Council approves new lottery contract: Rebecca Mahoney; Autotote Lottery Corp. will take over operation of the New Hampshire Lottery on July 1 and plans to install 24-hour online lottery and instant gaming systems.; 1:38 a.m.

Smashing Pumpkins - the movie: Geoff Carter; This is quality stuff, man. Hey, if Pumpkins frontispiece Billy Corgan can manage to stretch one album's worth of material into a double disc set, work with Courtney Love without straining credibility and actually title ...; 1:12 a.m.

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