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Miller: Recall effort goes on
Erin Neff
The ballot-counting may be over in Florida, but an effort to recall City Councilman Michael McDonald continues its laborious count.
NLV assemblyman says tax hike a must
CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman Tom Collins, D-North Las Vegas, says he "hopes the Legislature has the guts" to approve increased taxes this session to pay for lagging mental health services, education and salary increases for state workers.
County supervisors undecided about casino
A telephone poll conducted by the Beloit Daily News showed seven of the county's 29 supervisors in favor of building a casino, 12 opposed and 10 undecided. For the casino to pass, 15 supervisors must vote for it.
Tech briefs for November 27, 2000
LOS ANGELES -- USA Networks is consolidating its Ticketmaster and Citysearch operations in a deal valued at $653 million.
Nevadans study alternative, renewable energy sources
With the cost of fossil fuels rising, the Nevada Electric Energy Policy Committee is considering what renewable energy resources could do for the state's electricity supply.
Rebels' Hawaii trip will be all business
Steve Guiremand
Thanks to Amar Brisco's game-winning 72-yard interception return in the final minute of Saturday's exciting 31-24 come-from-behind victory at San Diego State, the Rebels (6-5, 4-3) find themselves just one win away from their first bowl appearance since 1994.
LV family says defective tire caused Explorer to roll
In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Laura Williams and her two daughters, Jasmine and Alexcia, alleged they were travelling on I-40 near Seligman, Ariz., on Aug. 9, 1999, when the right rear tire on the Explorer lost its tread.
U.S. airline in alliance with Air Europa
The agreement also will give the airline's passengers access to two other Spanish cities.
Bush prepares for transition
Karen Gullo
AUSTIN, Texas -- George W. Bush is moving full-speed ahead with forming a new administration, despite legal questions that continue to cloud his ascendancy to the White House.
Health services firm eyes land for fourth area hospital
Diana Sahagun
Universal Health Services Inc. is said to be negotiating for land with Station Casinos Inc. in order to build its fourth hospital in the Las Vegas Valley, this one in North Las Vegas.
Local news briefs for November 27, 2000
North Las Vegas Police are investigating what caused a 56-year-old man to drive his car across oncoming traffic lanes and crash into a parked van Sunday afternoon.
'Jethro' still hopes to build Reno Beverly Hillbillies casino
In 1998, Max Baer Jr. first proposed "Jethro's Mansion and Casino," a $175 million themed casino with 390 rooms and 390 timeshare units. The resort's most distinctive feature would be a distinctive oil derrick sign. The casino would be based at Park Lane Mall, about one mile from the Peppermill.
Volunteers ingest pollutant for water study
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Volunteers in a drinking-water study are being paid $1,000 each to take pills containing an industrial pollutant found in rocket fuel.
Columnist Dean Juipe: USC job takes its toll on coaches
Dean Juipe
Whether it was justified or not, John Robinson took the blame -- and the fall -- when his Southern Cal football team went only 6-5 in 1997.
GE names successor to Welch
The announcement confirmed expectations on Wall Street that Immelt, 44, would take over from Welch, one of the world's highest-profile business executives, who plans to retire at the end of 2001.
LV company sues executive search firm
In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Ameristar said Spencer Stuart & Associates Inc. promised to find president/COO candidates who could "join the Ameristar team to help execute the growth plans necessary to take Ameristar to the next level of success."
Regents will have to wait on report of 'hosting' audit
Jeffrey Libby
State institutions of higher learning spent nearly $2.4 million on business lunches, flowers and other fund-raising activities in 1999. In October regents asked for an in-depth audit of those expenditures for the first time.
Witness in Binion murder case arrested on drug charges
Gratzer was arrested in Missoula on Wednesday. He had been out on bond on a fifth drunken driving charge.
Gore contests Fla. results
Linda Deutsch
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Al Gore challenged Florida's now-certified presidential election in court today, his lawyers disputing an outcome that left him merely 537 votes short of George W. Bush. The Democratic vice president asked the court to certify him as the winner.
New water line may have to be built
Kris Hill
With the possibility of having as many as four golf courses using water in Boulder City in the coming year, the City Council will consider building a raw water line to help pump water into the city.
Police commander charged with DUI
Charles Davidaitis, 59, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center Sunday and later released after posting $2,200 bail on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.
Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Trends, November 27, 2000
Lisa Ferguson
So you hit the mall over the weekend and came home empty handed. What? Did you you forget to bring your holiday gift shopping list along?
Kushner hit with fine of $175,000
Dean Juipe
Boxing promoter Cedric Kushner was fined $175,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission at its meeting today, the result of his admitted bribes to the International Boxing Federation.
Binion funeral costs at center of dispute
Kim Smith
Just because Rick Tabish and Sandy Murphy have been convicted of murder in the death of Ted Binion does not mean they are legally liable for his funeral expenses.
Muslims prepare for holy month starting tonight
Stacy J. Willis
Muslims will be looking for the new moon tonight, which will signal the beginning of the holiest month of the Islamic lunar year, Ramadan.
Meetings set on school zones
On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the education center, 2832 E. Flamingo Road, the commission will discuss preliminary zoning considerations for elementary schools and a middle school.
Analyst upgrades stock
Reitbrock had downgraded Las Vegas-based MGM MIRAGE in May, following a run-up in its share price. But a 29 percent decline from its September high "has created what we view as an attractive entry point in the shares," Reitbrock wrote.
Ex-Conforte attorney disbarred
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, has disbarred a Reno lawyer who acted as a frontman for former brothel owner Joe Conforte in a clandestine purchase of a house of prostitution in Storey County after it was closed by the Internal Revenue Service.
Trinidad 'convinced' he'll battle past Vargas
Dean Juipe
Felix Trinidad's credentials make it easy to forget he's still a relatively young man.
Casino executive sues yacht contractor
Primm, who said he hired the defendants on Feb. 15 and terminated the contract on Oct. 13, said he paid them $58,000 of a $222,500 fee, but demanded to be reimbursed when they made no progress towards completing the project. The suit said the defendants failed to return the money.
Commander faces drunken driving charges
Keith Paul
A Metro Police commander has been relieved of duty following charges he smashed his car into a fence and fire hydrant while drunk Sunday, then left the scene.
CineVegas promotes teen film efforts
And for the second year the festival takes on a youthful look.
Letter: Serious election changes in order
Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura stated he would like to abolish parties. There would be no Republicans, Democrats, Reform or Green parties. That is a great idea.
Husband suspect in attempted suffocation
He's accused of trying to suffocate his 77-year-old wife, Carrie Bogle, by placing a plastic bag and pillow over her face.
Reid struggles in victory
Dean Juipe
The beeline through David Reid's dressing room led straight to a mirror that was propped in the far corner.
Letter: School zones could be safer
My recommendation to the appropriate authorities is that Clark County's school zone traffic signs apply "when children are present." Traffic would not have to come to a crawl, or perhaps 15 miles per hour, when there is no human in sight, just fences, school buildings and parking lots.
Washoe airport director receives overdue raise
She's in line for another raise next month when she receives another review.
Editorial: Nevada is unkind to disabled
Granted, the Nevada Legislature has been trying to play catch-up with the state's mental health budget ever since then-Gov. Bob Miller made severe budget cuts in response to a recession in the early 1990s. But as of 1998 we were still spending only $1.05 for every $1,000 of personal income on services for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled, less than one-third the national average of $3.69. In a state with such a healthy economy that is pitiful.
Eldorado, Gorman eliminated from playoffs
Spencer Patterson
Southern Nevada may have brought the state's top two college prospects into Saturday's 4A football semifinals, but Northern Nevada had something that proved far more valuable: tradition.
UNLV now has a full week to digest lessons
Steve Addy
When the Rebels toughened their basketball schedule this season, they knew they might have to exchange a few worthless wins for revealing losses, whether the fans liked it or not.
Hearing set for Washoe airport expansion
Plans call for it to house all of the airport's air cargo carriers, including Federal Express, United Parcel Service, Emery Worldwide, Airborne Express and the U.S. Postal Service.
Sparks residents angry at proposed development
"There's times if I head out here early in the morning ... there's a jam there right now," said resident Hugh Jones.
Hearing starts Tuesday for alleged murderer
Investigators said she allegedly murdered her 17-year-old niece, Kathaleena Draper, in June after the teen changed her mind about letting Kuhn adopt her unborn baby.
Obituaries for November 27, 2000
Thomas Amic Sr., 83, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1916, in Chisholm, Minn. A resident for 11 years, he was a retired musician and a World War II Navy veteran.
Letter: School vouchers offer choice in education
The Sun then goes on to say it "does not buy" the argument that choice would improve the public schools because they would be forced to compete with private schools. That is not an argument. It is historic fact. Choice in education has existed in several countries around the world for decades. In every case one thing has been consistent: The public school system remains the dominant choice of the vast majority of parents. Why? Because it does indeed compete and does so quite successfully.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Derby win is sweet music for Brahms
Ralph Siraco
There was a little bit of everything in the four-day feast of racing over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
CS Northridge-UNLV Box Score
CS NORTHRIDGE (2-1)
CineVegas Screening Schedule
Noon: "Girls About Town," a 1931 film starring Kay Francis and Lilyan Tishman. Theatre Des Arts.
LV Bowl officials still considering several schools
Steve Guiremand
Members of the 14-person Las Vegas Bowl selection committee were scheduled to hold a conference call this morning to try to decide which at-large team they should invite for the Dec. 21 game at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Gore's challenge to vote sparks protests
Kim Graham of Gardnerville, a George W. Bush supporter, waved an American flag.
Lawsuit attacks teacher's election to school board
But the Douglas District Court lawsuit claims Green cannot be both a teacher and a member of the board that employs him.
Motel blaze began with mattress
The fire prompted an evacuation of the 14-room motel. The motel was filled to capacity at the time and some guests had to spend the night at a local recreation complex.
High court turns down death row inmate's appeal
Angie Wagner
"We're always hoping they listen to what we have to say," said David Schieck, attorney for Robert Byford. "It's a disappointment. Certainly we thought there were some issues in Robert's case that we might get the federal court to look at."
BLM changes mining rules to include small-scale operators
The BLM also will no longer allow companies to pledge their corporate assets in lieu of a cleanup bond.
Casino evacuated on account of fire
One person was treated for minor smoke inhalation but no injuries were reported.
Prep schedule
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Louisiana Supreme Court again takes up raising legal age
Alan Sayre
The Louisiana Supreme Court, which previously reversed the rulings in the drinking age and DWI cases, on Tuesday will take up the question of whether 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds should be able to play video poker and the lottery.
Community news briefs for November 27, 2000
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