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Archive for July 9, 2000

Senate nears showdown on Clinton roadless plan: John Hughes; Now they have a chance to delay the plan - or even quash it for good.; 11:36 a.m.

Work begins on $4.2 million wetlands project at Lake Tahoe: "This is exciting," Rick Robinson, a coordinator with the California Tahoe Conservancy, told the Tahoe World.; 11:34 a.m.

Ho-Chunks look to open casino in La Crosse: Ehrsam and La Crosse Mayor John Medinger met with tribal officials in March, and said they were told the city and county could each gain $2 million per year if the casino located in La ...; 11:33 a.m.

Illinois denial comes as Horseshoe seeks second Louisiana casino: Alan Sayre; On June 30, the Illinois Gaming Board declared that key owner Jack Binion of Horseshoe Gaming was unfit to hold a license for a riverboat casino in that state, a potentially disastrous finding for any ...; 11:31 a.m.

Washoe Tribe to get prehistoric site at Lake Tahoe: John Ramirez, county parks administrator, said various artifacts turned up at the site when archaeologists worked there in 1998.; 11:12 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Hair-raising tale of the tortoises: What kind of reprobate would steal endangered desert tortoises from a retired schoolteacher?; 11:09 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Affable Shaq conquers Vegas: Kate Maddox; Sinking or not, NBA MVP Shaquille O'Neal has climbed aboard Planet Hollywood International. O'Neal is the company's newest celebrity shareholder, signing on just a few days after his NBA championship win. While in Las Vegas ...; 11:08 a.m.

Q&A: Rita Rudner -- born to be mild: Kimberley McGee; Rita Rudner, an award-winning comedian, started her career as a doe-eyed 15-year-old at the back of the stage, performing with the chorus in such Broadway shows as "Annie" and "Promises, Promises."; 11:06 a.m.

Physician medical licenses revoked by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners in 1999: Dr. Allen I. Franco -- Revoked for writing a prescription for controlled substances without an appropriate examination that confirms the medical necessity for the controlled substance; engaging in conduct which is intended to deceive; habitual ...; 10:59 a.m.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Merger offers one-stop legal aid center: Sandra Thompson; There is renewed hope for people who need, but can't afford, attorneys to handle complex legal matters, especially in Family Court.; 10:57 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A law that makes sense: Every few years there is an attack on the prevailing wage law in Nevada. The Silver State's law is often referred to as the "little Davis-Bacon Act." Before taking a close look at how state ...; 10:56 a.m.

Letter: Illegal aliens disobey the law: TOM HATFIELD; 10:54 a.m.

Letter: Is GOP really conservative?: LARRY B. MARTIN; 10:54 a.m.

Letter: Nevadans need public officials to tackle issues: It is with one nervous eye on the long-gone specter of the "Sagebrush Rebellion" that our elected officials drop or water down proposals for meeting Nevada's real needs. The governor warns of a drastic budget ...; 10:54 a.m.

Editorial: Campaign takes an ugly turn: The facts take a back seat in this missive. Instead, the piece from the Service Trades Council of Southern Nevada preys on one of a parent's worst fears, which is what would they do if ...; 10:52 a.m.

Editorial: Trading barbs is only waste of time: But times have quickly changed. A health care task force, which includes Democratic Assemblywomen Barbara Buckley and Vivian Freeman, has blocked Guinn's proposal from going forward. The members believe the governor should offer more details ...; 10:51 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Brazenness knows no bounds: If chutzpah were gold, Harry Reid would be Midas.; 10:51 a.m.

Mental state key to Floyd's defense: Kim Smith; Las Vegas ONE, Cox cable channels 1 and 39, is scheduled to carry opening arrangements and testimony in the Zane Floyd murder trial live beginning Tuesday and will provide live coverage throughout the trial.; 10:50 a.m.

Landing procedure boycott increasing flight delays: Launce Rake; Flying out of town soon? Better pack a book -- and it might be a good idea to bring a sleeping bag as well.; 10:47 a.m.

Patients in dark about doctors' performance: Stacy J. Willis; A call to the state Board of Medical Examiners reveals that Dr. Irwin Glassman has never been cited for any sort of professional misconduct.; 10:46 a.m.

Box score: Stars 4, Cannons 3: Time-3:24; attendance-7,236.; 4:00 a.m.

Reno ties record for warmest June on record: Martin Griffith; John James said Reno tied the 1918 record for its warmest June on record with temperatures 5.9 degrees above the normal 65.1.; 4:00 a.m.

Sampras beats Rafter for record 13th Grand Slam title: Stephen Wilson; Sampras overcame Patrick Rafter in four sets Sunday to win his seventh Wimbledon title and record-breaking 13th Grand Slam championship.; 3:15 a.m.

Olympic ski trails to get $15,000 restoration: "It's mainly to fund the hard cost we might incur. It's a very simple project," he said, adding many of the trails only need to be cleared and maintained.; 2:22 a.m.

Lighthouse campus for treatment program gets approval: The Reno City Council will consider final action Aug. 22.; 2:20 a.m.

Undated bones found in Reno: The age of the bones wasn't immediately known.; 2:17 a.m.

Does race for points produce a blind spot?: Shira Springer; Nursing an undisplaced fracture of the right tibia, tender ribs, and sore back from a crash at Daytona last week, Labonte perservered through Happy Hour. Back oncrutches after the practice, he declared himself fit enough ...; 2:16 a.m.

Race will be far from a pleasure trip: Michael Vega; Let the best man win.; 2:16 a.m.

Ministry gets some on road to recovery: Joe Burris; Sometimes, that thought hits home in the worst way. A 19-year-old fourth generation NASCAR driver dies in a practice crash. A 30-year-old, four-circuit rookie of the year perishes in a crash in the same area ...; 2:14 a.m.

Throttle again a sticking point: Allen Lessels; No fancy-schmancy, high-tech, computer-glitz stuff here. No bells and whistles.; 2:13 a.m.

A tough call for Helton: Michael Vega; But should that have been the case Friday?; 2:13 a.m.

Craftsman Trucks thatlook.com 200 results: 2. (21) Mike Wallace, Ford, 204, $32,930.; 2:10 a.m.

Winston Showdown results and pairings: Frank Pedregon, Pontiac Firebird, 5.082, 291.19 def. Larry Dixon, Dragster, 6.349, 145.81; Jim Epler, Chevy Camaro, 5.053, 293.22 def. Doug Kalitta, Dragster, 6.399, 138.70; Del Worsham, Firebird, 5.065, 290.44 def. Jim Head, Dragster, 4.848, 299.00; ...; 2:09 a.m.

McClenathan, Force set up rematch: "I can't wait to race Force," said McClenathan, who beat Whit Bazemore in the first round Saturday. "If you can take out the king of the hill, everyone will look at you like you're somebody."; 2:09 a.m.

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