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Archive for July 23, 2000

Mother of crash victims wants barrier on highway
The fiery, head-on crash claimed four lives and has been blamed on a diabetic condition that apparently caused one victim to lose control of his car.
11:55 a.m.
Editorial: Approve justices on merit
Republican U.S. senators have had a flimsy record when it comes to approving President Clinton's nominees for federal judgeships. We complained about this two years ago when we wrote that GOP delaying tactics had left ...
10:55 a.m.
Q&A: Welcome Holmes
Talk about a repertoire.
10:31 a.m.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Loving our pets, Take II?
There's nothing wrong with reruns.
10:29 a.m.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Teen really wants her day in Family Court
Karen says she could resolve her years-long custody case in five minutes, if only she could speak to "a judge who cares."
10:28 a.m.
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Death, taxes, fairness
Death and taxes. I don't know what some people fear more.
10:26 a.m.
Letter: Gaming tax a Nevada issue
MATTHEW HICKEY
10:26 a.m.
Letter: Commissioners are entertaining
Enough is enough, or is it? More traffic, more people, more smog and more crime.
10:25 a.m.
Letter: Is exercising self-control really all that horrible?
God forbid that we should be forced into taking control of our lives.
10:25 a.m.
Columnist Jon Ralston: Survey sheds light on state of politics
So how does the insiders' view of politicians and government bodies and issues jibe with the public's perception? That is, do the benighted masses see things as clearly as we omniscient observers?
10:24 a.m.
Editorial: Odds against house on nuclear waste
Of all the studies about the effects of potential nuclear waste dumping at Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, a report commissioned by the city of North Las Vegas is one of the ...
10:22 a.m.
Death Valley rescue
Death Valley is no place to be in July, unless maybe you're a rock, a turkey vulture or Diana Chontos.
10:18 a.m.
Decades later, redevelopment on right track
From tent city to factory town to sprawling suburban compound, Henderson's history is one of unfurling boundaries and dynamic real estate growth.
10:18 a.m.
Columnist Kate Maddox: Is Second City the first choice?
Things are shaping up in the entertainment department at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Although it's still not in "signed on the dotted line" territory, it looks like the world-famous Second City comedy troupe has found ...
10:16 a.m.
School behind bars
"Where the Red Fern Grows" is a story of two dogs and a boy -- a classic for children 9 through 12.
10:14 a.m.
Apologetic shooter still gets prison term
Several NHP officers sat in the courtroom gallery on Friday to show support for Scott Swain, who still is recuperating from the wound and said he may never completely heal.
9:47 a.m.
Reno sergeant suspended for deceiving investigators
A Reno man complained to the department last August that a group of Special Weapons and Tactics team officers erased his videotape after he recorded his interaction with the officers.
9:40 a.m.
Rogers named one of nation's most generous
Rogers, who owns Sunbelt Communications based in Las Vegas, Nev., has pledged or given the funds to UNLV, the University of Nevada, Reno; Idaho State University; University of Arizona; Washington University Law School in St. ...
9:39 a.m.
Michigan 500 Results
2. (2) Michael Andretti, Ford Lola, 250.
4:09 a.m.
Suspect sought in rape and robbery in Reno
The assault on Sunday occurred around 3 a.m. Police said a 22-year-old woman had parked her car in a parking lot at West Second Street and West Street when she was approached from behind and ...
2:49 a.m.
Speedvision World Challenge Touring Car Championship Results
2. (1) Pierre Kleinubing, Acura Integra R, 22.
2:48 a.m.
Dayton Indy Lights Results
2. (4) Casey Mears, 50.
2:46 a.m.
Giaffone wins Indy Lights race
Giaffone averaged 146.866 mph in the race slowed by three caution periods for 10 laps.
2:46 a.m.
ARCA Pepsi 200 Results
2. (5) Kerry Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 80.
2:45 a.m.
Tecumseh 300 Results
2. (3) Mike Garvey, Chevrolet, 300.
2:44 a.m.
German Grand Prix Motorcycle Results
(31 laps, 67.53 miles)
2:44 a.m.
Tribe won't pursue Pennsylvania casino because of Ridge's opposition
In its letter, dated June 19, Seneca Nation President Duane James Ray said the tribe does do not own land in Pennsylvania, but has "historical and aboriginal connections" in western Pennsylvania. With the state's assent, ...
2:36 a.m.
State issues $366,000 in grants from Tahoe license plate money
Kim Evans of the Department of Motor Vehicles said the Tahoe plate is by far the most successful special plate in Nevada's history and continues to sell very well.
2:35 a.m.
PCL box: Stars 9, Rainiers 3
E-Williams (6). 2B-Neil (29), Flores (7), Murphy (10), Newhan (5), Curl (21), Williams (4). 3B-Darr (4). HR-Roskos 2 (12).
2:30 a.m.
Washoe County squeezing water from Storey, Churchill counties
Under the agreement, Reno and Sparks must reserve a portion of their water rights to ensure the quality and flow of the water in the Truckee River.
1:02 a.m.

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