Print edition for February 12, 2000

Pact signed to remove uranium from path of Colorado River: The federal government will pay more than half the $300 million removal cost because 56 percent of the uranium went to weapons programs.

House committee approves bill for shipboard gambling: The bill would allow up to four ships to operate offshore casinos and would require casino operators to pay 12 percent taxes on their revenues, said Rep. Jerry Chang, the committee chairman.

Tribes propose lid on slots at tracks: The provisions are included in the tribes' latest blueprint for a new gambling proposal, delivered to lawmakers on Friday by Gov. Gary Johnson.

Prison Scouting program unites moms, daughters: As a drug addict and mother of seven, Michelle, 38, used to spend more time getting high than tending her children.

FBI investigating disappearance of Englishwoman: Fitch, 41, gave police permission to search the vehicle and his two storage units. He was arrested when they found two firearms in the storage units and a records check revealed he was a felon. Felons are not allowed to own or possess firearms.

Senate OK's short-term scholarship fix: Currently, the scholarship program gets 40 percent of lottery profits each year, while 60 percent is used for public school construction.

Temple-bombing trial postponed until March: U.S. District Judge David Hagen granted the request for the continuance for Christopher Hampton, 22, Joshua Kudlacek, 18, Scott Hudson, 23; Carl DeAmicis, 25, and Daniel McIntosh, 19.

Richardson will recommend veto on nuke waste bill: Richardson said he will recommend Clinton veto the bill.

County takeover of child welfare system urged: In testimony Thursday before a legislative subcommittee on the integration of state and local child welfare systems, Juvenile Court Judge Bob Gaston of Las Vegas said the state needs to change the system because children aren't being adequately served.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: The dream of J. Carlton Adair: THE LONGER A PERSON LIVES in this area the more he or she will become critical of many new writers who view local history from a more recent perspective. Most recently the success story of beautiful Lake Las Vegas has been written about extensively. Most of the articles are accurate, beginning with the entrance of Transcontinental Properties. This usually includes the vision of that corporation's Ronald Boeddeker, who made it become a reality.

Sparks police officer's discrimination suit declared mistrial: Sparks Police Officer Melvin Gentry said he'll pursue a new lawsuit. He claims he was passed over for promotion to sergeant in 1997 because he is black.

Amid the figures of compulsive gambling, two tell their stories: Sally and Jim are compulsive gamblers, unsatisfied with being ahead of the game and quitting with a profit, unable to stop long after the house is impossibly far ahead.

Jail officials deny claim of stolen papers: Robert Macy; Jail officers testified Friday at an evidentiary hearing sought by Binion murder defendants Rick Tabish and Sandra Murphy. Tabish claims that extensive notes compiled with his defense attorneys were stolen from his cell by inmate David Gomez at the behest of the Clark County district attorney's office.

State raids offices of diet pill telemarketers; 37 arrested: The business, operating since March 1999, is owned by Brien Keith, according to the attorney general's office. Keith wasn't at the company at the time of the raid and there is no warrant for his arrest at this time.

Reno woman gets 12 years for child abuse: Doctors at Washoe Medical Center called police after the boy's father brought him to the emergency room, police said.

Nevadans pleased by Senate vote on Yucca bill, focus shifts to House: With the Senate version likely doomed for the year, it's not clear whether the House will bother tackling the issue until a new president is elected.

UNLV devours Wyoming: Steve Addy; By pounding Wyoming 87-60 on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV avenged a blowout loss last week at Laramie and maintained its firm grip on second place in the MWC at 7-2 (16-5 overall).

Boyd to buy land for controversial casino: Opponents charge that the site would violate a 3-year-old state law restricting development of casinos within 1,500 feet of residential neighborhoods. Supporters say the property will be far enough away from homes.

Fugitive's brother gets probation for aiding in escape: Authorities later found the driver's license in the Boulder Highway motel room where Timothy Blackburn killed his wife, the couple's two young daughters and himself.

Osceola riverboat thriving since opening: If gamblers continue heading to Osceola's West Lake at the same pace in the months ahead, the floating casino would finish this year with nearly 1.5 million patrons and gambling revenues of about $57 million. That would be far above original projections of nearly 1 million customers per year and about $40 million in casino revenues.

Couples flock to wedding capital for no-frills ceremonies: Angie Wagner; Gary Anderson and his fiancee spent a lot of time preparing for their wedding. They flipped through a Las Vegas chapel guide on the airplane and picked one.

Nuke industry gave $18,000 to Murkowski: The campaign money data was provided by the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks campaign contributions, and analyzed by Public Citizen, a liberal citizens advocate group.