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Archive for January 10, 2000

Caustic vandalism costs $10,000: District Attorney Richard Gammick said the vehicles will require new paint jobs because the "paint stripper" poured on them removed a lot of paint. The vehicles also may require window repairs.; 12:41 p.m.

Spanish Springs Valley water contamination finds a source: About 2,000 homes in the rapidly growing valley use septic tanks. Two water suppliers pump drinking water from valley wells that have high nitrate levels to about 3,000 homes.; 12:39 p.m.

Interfaith Millennium Gathering hopes to leave mark: "Silence betokens consent," said Rabbi Abraham Keller of Reno's Temple Emanu-El, where an attempted firebombing occurred Nov. 30.; 12:38 p.m.

Inquest petition re-filed by local friend: The latest petition was filed in Carson District Court by Stelton's friend, Karen Perdue.; 12:37 p.m.

Memorial wears on Reno homeowners: But nearby homeowners said the memorial marks the entrance to their subdivision and they're getting tired of the graffiti.; 12:36 p.m.

Ski resorts may see some relief: No major weather-related accidents were reported.; 12:35 p.m.

Resort may change name to add affiliate: The resort's two hotel towers -- the Regent Grand Spa and Regent Grand Palms -- already carry the brand name. But executives at resort owner Seven Circle Resorts believe a more prominent display of the ...; 11:56 a.m.

Riverboat operator's loss widens: The St. Louis riverboat operator reported a net loss of $4.2 million, or 83 cents a share, compared to a loss of $2.4 million, or 48 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Cash flow ...; 11:55 a.m.

Trial begins in former Louisiana governor's gambling corruption case: The high-rolling gambler and reputed ladies' man who served as governor for four terms is charged with manipulating the riverboat casino licensing process and accepting payoffs from friends and cronies seeking casino licenses.; 11:55 a.m.

Ruffin sues Advent in copyright dispute: Ruffin last week announced plans to implode the New Frontier and replace it with a San Francisco-themed resort called "City by the Bay." This prompted Advent, who has been planning his own San Francisco-themed resort, ...; 11:54 a.m.

Buyback offer oversubscribed: The Reno-based slot and casino systems manufacturer said holders of 24.9 million shares, or about 28.9 percent of the amount outstanding, tendered stock into the offer.; 11:54 a.m.

Upcoming business events for January 10, 2000: Starting a small business -- Workshops offered by Service Corps of Retired Executives Association and the Small Business Administration. Ongoing. 388-6104.; 11:45 a.m.

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in U-Haul's 14-year-old family feud: WASHINGTON -- Amerco, the parent of U-Haul International Inc., must pay $55 million in interest after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to intervene in a 14-year-old family feud.; 11:44 a.m.

Nevada insurer Farmers Exchange seeks auto rate hike: CARSON CITY -- Farmers Insurance Exchange, which covers 168,155 vehicles in Nevada, is asking to boost rates by 1.1 percent to bring in an extra $1.4 million a year in premiums.; 11:44 a.m.

Venetian fires at LVCVA with latest lawsuit: The Venetian and Adelson's adjacent Sands Expo Center compete with the Las Vegas Convention Center and Adelson says the expanded LVCVA center's financing package represents unfair tax-subsidized competition.; 11:43 a.m.

LV firm, AT&T in litigation over big phone bill: In a U.S. District Court suit, AT&T said the Las Vegas manufacturer of dietary supplements and herbal medicine, which was billed monthly from Feb. 9, 1998, through March 9, 1999, allegedly refused to pay $47,646 ...; 11:39 a.m.

General Motors buys remainder of Swedish automaker: The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, was the latest GM has made with foreign automakers as it shores up positions in overseas markets. Last year, GM bought 20 percent of Subaru, agreed to ...; 11:39 a.m.

Accident kills Edward Hanley, Culinary president from 1973-98: David Strow; Edward Hanley Sr., the powerful Chicago union leader who headed the Culinary Union for more than 25 years, was killed Friday in a traffic accident in northern Wisconsin.; 11:38 a.m.

Virginia firm enters LV market: The new Las Vegas offices will be at 5018 Alta Drive and 2093 North Jones Blvd. Liberty Chief Executive Officer John Hewitt said in addition to year-round tax services, every fall the Las Vegas stores ...; 11:38 a.m.

Police identify officer who shot teen in car: Keith Paul; A Metro Police bicycle officer who shot a 16-year-old boy Thursday night as he was dragged alongside the teen's car was identified this morning as Officer Brian Glitch.; 11:29 a.m.

'Suicide by cop' trial ends in lesser verdict: Bill Gang; The man who fired at three Metro Police officers and two civilians in his attempt to die in a "suicide by cop" has been convicted at his District Court trial, although on charges less severe ...; 11:29 a.m.

City Hall undergoes personnel shakeup: Erin Neff; A new year is bringing fresh blood to City Hall's 10th floor, and not just to serve the two new councilmen.; 11:27 a.m.

Insurance bribe charges draw three years' probation: Anthony Schwabb and John D'Amico Sr. admitted offering a bribe to a Westport Insurance Corp. adjuster so he would expedite an insurance claim following a February 1999 fire at Anthony's Restaurant, 1550 E. Tropicana Ave.; 11:26 a.m.

Guard shot during rash of coin robberies: Keith Paul; A coin truck security guard was shot Sunday night during an attempted robbery, and about 15 minutes later another truck was robbed, continuing the series of slot route heists.; 11:25 a.m.

Local news briefs for January 10, 2000: Metro Police homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man who was driving his car in West Las Vegas Saturday night.; 11:25 a.m.

Walters' lawyers claim devious tactics: Bill Gang; Defense attorneys in the Billy Walters money-laundering case have accused the prosecutor of using "McCarthy-like, devious and backhanded tactics" in an attempt to keep District Judge Donald Mosley from presiding over the case.; 11:21 a.m.

LVCVA vows to bring back fireworks next year: Manny Cortez, president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said that when faced with forecasts of low New Year's hotel room occupancy late in 1999, the local resort industry and tourism promoters decided ...; 11:15 a.m.

Websites upgraded to handle increased marketing duties: Cutting-edge companies that are using the Internet to sell things are changing how they use the World Wide Web to offer products and services.; 11:14 a.m.

Plan advances for a resort near Sahara: Erin Neff; A developer is hoping to breath life into a long-neglected stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard just south of downtown with a 28-story hotel-casino.; 11:14 a.m.

Activists for disabled prompt Harrah's to upgrade buses: Grace Leong; Disabled Rights Action Committee activists are threatening to go to court to shut down Harrah's hotel-casino shuttle bus services nationwide unless Harrah's retrofits the buses to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.; 11:13 a.m.

Patent suit filed over LV Hilton's Star Trek ride: Seagram Co.'s theme park operator, Universal City Studios Inc., accused rival Paramount Parks Inc., a unit of Viacom Inc., of infringing a patent with its $70 million Star Trek simulator ride at the Las Vegas ...; 11:12 a.m.

Binion case prosecutor upset by release of Murphy's friend: The chief prosecutor in the Ted Binion murder case said he's not happy that a California judge released a close friend of Sandy Murphy arrested on a material witness warrant without requiring her to post ...; 11:06 a.m.

Harter cites fund raising among top achievements: When Carol Harter became UNLV president in 1995, she left the State University of New York at Geneseo frustrated that it took her five years to raise $5 million.; 11:02 a.m.

South Florida ranks above UNLV: If UNLV President Carol Harter is selected to run the University of South Florida, she'll be going to an institution with higher-achieving students and a stronger academic reputation.; 11:02 a.m.

Legislators feel DMV computer woes: CARSON CITY -- The Genesis jinx has struck again.; 10:59 a.m.

Obituaries for January 10, 2000: Jeffrey N. Abagat, 19, of Covina, Calif., died Dec. 31 in California. She was born Sept. 25, 1980, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. A former Las Vegas resident for 10 years until two months ago, ...; 10:21 a.m.

Home builder on hot seat: Diana Sahagun; The president of Falcon Homes faces a disciplinary hearing Tuesday before the Nevada State Contractors Board in the case of a North Las Vegas homeowner who for seven years has doggedly pursued claims of shoddy ...; 10:20 a.m.

Panel must find way to control dust in valley: High-Powered Committee; 10:17 a.m.

Prosecutors: Floyd planned to commit suicide: Bill Gang; Zane Michael Floyd was planning to commit suicide on the day he is alleged to have raped an outcall entertainer and then shot five people in a supermarket rampage, killing four of them, prosecutors maintain ...; 10:15 a.m.

Nuke waste director visits Yucca opposition: Before Ivan Itkin, a Pennsylvania resident, became chief of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project, he had come to Nevada once to tour a defunct gold mine, FMC of Pittsburgh.; 10:10 a.m.

Community news briefs for January 10, 2000: Residents wanting to start Neighborhood Watch programs can attend an informational meeting on Wednesday at the Whitney Ranch Library.; 10:01 a.m.

Schmidt remains paralyzed; family braces for the worst: Indy Racing League driver Sam Schmidt of Henderson likely is facing a lifetime of paralysis and dependence on a respirator as a result of the spinal injury he sustained last Thursday in a crash at ...; 9:58 a.m.

Rebels ready, rested for BYU: Victoria Sun; With four days to prepare for tonight's Mountain West Conference season opener against BYU, the UNLV men's basketball coaches have had a chance to do a little tinkering with the team.; 9:57 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: IHL team can succeed in Las Vegas: Dean Juipe; Hockey appears to be inching back toward Las Vegas and it would seem to have a better chance of succeeding in this incarnation than it did in its previous one.; 9:57 a.m.

Cyprien gets taste of role as coach as Rebels open Mountain West play: Victoria Sun; Tonight is not Glynn Cyprien's night.; 9:56 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Nebraska handicapper wins national tourney: Ralph Siraco; The competition in the world of horse racing broke fast into the millennium as the first major handicapping tournament, leadership in the handicap division and the early race to be the Kentucky Derby front-runner were ...; 9:55 a.m.

Silver Bandits return home after going 7-0 on road trip: Las Vegas, which overcame an 11-point San Diego lead after the third quarter, outscored the Stingrays 31-20 in the fourth quarter. Silver Bandits guard Isaac Burton hit a running shot from the middle of the ...; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Who should be missing statue?: To most tourists flying in and out of Las Vegas, McCarran is just the name of an airport remarkable mostly for its banks of slot and video poker machines. But a more personal tribute to ...; 9:17 a.m.

Anti-brothel activist will pay for stunt: He said he plans to pay the rest later this year.; 9:15 a.m.

Tahoe resort feels lack of snow: "Without additional skier and rider demand, we feel we'll see skier visit numbers at levels which just do not make operating on Mondays and Tuesdays feasible," said Jim Mitchell, resort general manager.; 9:14 a.m.

Reno police officer's "sick leave" questioned: Reno police detectives were assigned to the case in November after Barnes' supervisor noticed that Barnes had been paid for time worked when it appeared he had actually called in sick.; 9:12 a.m.

Editorial: Too early to dismiss president: Last week, after meeting with Democratic congressional leaders, Clinton outlined an aggressive legislative agenda, which included many of his proposals that previously were rebuffed by Republicans last year. Among some of the highlights Clinton will ...; 9:10 a.m.

Letter: Get word out on power deregulation: It is not Guinn, but my fellow commissioner, Judy Sheldrew, who remains inflexible regarding the date and the framework of the new deregulated market. In fairness, it is only natural that Sheldrew has developed some ...; 9:10 a.m.

Letter: Same-sex marriages aren't a matter for government: If this initiative actually makes it as far as to get on the ballot, I hope the voters of Nevada are intelligent enough to soundly reject it. If not, we may as well go backward ...; 9:09 a.m.

Dini may give up Assembly post: Dini, 70, whose family owns a casino in Yerington, has done a masterful job of protecting rural counties and northern Nevada. Many southern Nevada legislators feel he has been fair to the south as well.; 9:08 a.m.

Boulder Station draws the young-at-heart: By Jerry Fink; A place where the not-so-young can kick up their heels, recapture those pre-rock 'n' roll days, forget about the Polident and the Bengay and the Geritol?; 9:07 a.m.

Republicans, Democrats to do about-face on key legislative issues: With polls showing that most voters think Democrats do better with education and Republicans are more fiscally responsible, party leaders are trying to reverse those perceptions.; 9:06 a.m.

Activist group protests nuclear waste dump: Members of the Shundahai Network brought a mock nuclear storage cask to downtown's Glitter Gulch on a flatbed truck.; 3:43 a.m.

Medical school dean has plans for Southern Nevada research park: Miller has inherited a school with a number of problems over the last several years including en masse faculty departures.; 3:41 a.m.

Some resorts say weekend wasn't all that bad: Robert Macy; Despite concerns New Year's Eve would be a bust, resort officials now say the holiday wasn't as bad as had been feared, with tourism figures running higher than had been projected in the waning days ...; 3:40 a.m.

Reid aid named for Farm Service post: She most recently served as director of development for Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Before that, she was Reid's rural Nevada coordinator.; 2:17 a.m.

Fire-damaged eatery opens again: "Thanks and gratitude go to all who looked destruction in the face and moved forward without missing a beat," said Tim Silva, Northstar general manager.; 2:16 a.m.

State board steps up discipline of contractors: The new laws were passed after many homeowners complained the board favored contractors, hired unqualified investigators and took too long to process complaints.; 2:16 a.m.

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