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Archive for October 24, 2000

House OKs $200 million for Lake Tahoe restoration: The bill sets up a funding mechanism that will guarantee money over the next decade for restoration work at the celebrated alpine lake and surrounding forest in Northern Nevada. That's good news for Nevada lawmakers ...; 11:27 a.m.

Drying trend begins in valley: For the third day in a row, Southern Nevadans woke up this morning to cloudy skies and rare patchy fog hovering over the Las Vegas Valley.; 11:26 a.m.

Details announced on Maloof's new Las Vegas hotel-casino: The $265 million property, aimed at both locals and tourists, will open with 470 rooms. The most distinctive feature of the property will be a 40-story tower with a "sensual curved shape." By comparison, the ...; 11:24 a.m.

Bill may yet exclude NTS workers: Although hundreds of Nevada Test Site workers believe they can claim compensation under new legislation awaiting President Clinton's signature this week, some may not qualify under last-minute changes to the bill.; 11:20 a.m.

Maxfield, Tarkanian step up TV ads: Adrienne Packer; The two candidates wrapped up in a tight race for Clark County Commission District C have been relatively quiet so far, but each camp says they plan to turn up the volume in the next ...; 11:20 a.m.

Otherworldly ventures eye Las Vegas: Diana Sahagun; A squadron of space cowboys are eyeing Las Vegas as a new launching pad for out-of-this-world ventures, including moon-orbiting passenger planes.; 11:19 a.m.

Down homestretch, parties turn to Nevada: Jace Radke and Greg Tuttle; Both political parties are making a final presidential push for voters in Nevada, with both the Republican and Democratic vice presidential nominees scheduled to make stops in the state before the Nov. 7 election.; 11:15 a.m.

GOP turns out early to vote in valley: Although significantly outnumbered in registered voters, 400 more Republicans have taken advantage of early voting than Democrats during the first three days of balloting.; 11:15 a.m.

Report: Coach behind attack on dog: Keith Paul; A Mojave High School football coach planted the idea of kidnapping a rival school's bulldog mascot that was tortured by a group of students, according to a Metro Police document obtained by the Sun.; 11:14 a.m.

Las Vegan becomes hero on flight for life: Jeffrey Libby; Two hours into an abbreviated cross-country flight, the notes scribbled on Kristi Miller's jeans read something like this: 12:50 a.m. EST. Prepared patient for landing. Reassured her that we will be arriving soon. Continued to ...; 11:13 a.m.

Ely warden reassigned to Carson City: The reassignment follows last month's firing of a guard for allegedly providing a prisoner with a weapon to help him escape from the Ely prison, where Nevada's death row inmates are housed.; 11:13 a.m.

LV hospital operator HCA posts higher profits: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An increase in patient volume at the nation's largest hospital chain, HCA-the Healthcare Co., boosted its third-quarter net profits by 26 percent.; 11:12 a.m.

Motown out, ESPN may be in at LV casino: The Las Vegas Motown Cafe, which drew a slew of celebrities at its 1997 opening, was closed this weekend by Sig Rogich, general partner in a group of investors that owned the property.; 11:12 a.m.

Mortgage lender suing Vegas motel for loan payments: The French Quarter Suites, whom Paul Connaghan, Vestin's general counsel, said was appraised at more than $8 million, opened around mid-August and is located at 4700 Cameron Street, next to the Orleans hotel-casino. The motel ...; 11:12 a.m.

New Hispanic network looks to buy into Vegas market: Azteca America, the Dallas-based Spanish-language television network that plans next year to compete with two established national networks, wants to buy and operate a Las Vegas TV station.; 11:01 a.m.

Cox beefing up Las Vegas Hispanic TV offerings: The expansion of the Cox Communications cable television system is enabling the company to offer a growing universe of Spanish-language TV to Las Vegas viewers -- particularly the city's fast-growing Hispanic population.; 11:01 a.m.

Shakeup planned at telecommunications giant: NEW YORK -- The board of AT&T, the nation's largest communications company, approved a plan late Monday to split up the company, the New York Times reported.; 11:00 a.m.

LV builder's profit up: The performance exceeded the estimates of analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research of 75 cents per share.; 10:59 a.m.

Activist seeks Nevada hearing: Matthew Lee, executive director of the Inner City Press/Community on the Move and Inner City Public Interest Law Center in Bronx, N.Y., has asked Nevada Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman for documents and a hearing on ...; 10:59 a.m.

Station Casinos profit improves despite slowdown: David Strow; Station Casinos Inc. of Las Vegas today reported strong gains in earnings for the quarter ending Sept. 30, though growth in the critical Las Vegas market slowed over the last three months.; 10:54 a.m.

LV casino sues defecting host: In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, the hotel-casino said it fired Debra Oddo on Oct. 18, 2000, after it discovered she had, without authorization, allegedly e-mailed its confidential information from her office computer to ...; 10:53 a.m.

Hotel-casino sued for mattress payments: The hotel-casino, which has struggled to meet financial targets since its 1999 opening, has recently missed debt and gaming equipment lease payments and is working to restructure its debt.; 10:52 a.m.

Loss up for LV casino operator: Quarterly revenues of $51.4 million were up 32 percent while cash flow -- earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, preopenng expenses and other special items -- of $7 million was up 40 percent.; 10:48 a.m.

LV company posts big earnings increase: The quarter marked a substantial increase in earnings for Casino Data, as net income rose 72 percent and increased 60 percent on a per-share basis.; 10:48 a.m.

Spoiled cans of fruit recalled: The cans were recalled because of damage to the bottom seal, Chief Health Officer Dr. Donald Kwalick said. No. 10 cans with the number "MF89P E821B" on the bottom center indicated two nicks or cuts ...; 10:41 a.m.

Complaint against McDonald reduced to three charges: Jace Radke; A 50-page ethics complaint filed against Las Vegas Councilman Michael McDonald has been boiled down to two pages and three alleged violations.; 10:40 a.m.

Boulder City council pay hike sparks petition: Greg Harman; Boulder City Councilman Bill Smith is raising a cloud of questions surrounding a City Council vote in June to increase council members' salaries without first standing for a general election -- a practice not clearly ...; 10:40 a.m.

Teachers union, business leaders debate tax plan: Terry Webster; A proposed business tax and questions of how to hold educators accountable Monday led to a lively debate between leaders of the Clark County Education Association and a group representing businesspeople who oppose the tax.; 10:29 a.m.

Court briefs for October 24, 2000: The Nevada Well Owners Association is suing the Southern Nevada Water Authority for failing to release the names of 10,000 well owners in the Las Vegas Valley.; 10:29 a.m.

Arrests made in topless club raid: Metro Police narcotics officers served a search warrant and several arrest warrants at the Spearmint Rhino Gentleman's Club, 3340 S. Highland Drive at 4 a.m. Sunday.; 10:28 a.m.

Local news briefs for October 24, 2000: Actress Lauren Hutton is in serious but stable condition this morning following a motorcycle accident Saturday at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.; 10:28 a.m.

5 strip mall businesses cited by health district: Adrienne Packer; Five businesses in the Commercial Center received memos from the Clark County Health Department on Monday after a nighttime inspection revealed county and health code violations.; 10:24 a.m.

New regulation too late for boy trapped in trunk: Keith Paul; A 3-year-old boy who wandered out of his Las Vegas house and was found hours later in the trunk of the family car died over the weekend -- days after a new federal regulation was ...; 10:23 a.m.

Attorney: Cecola no threat to gaming: CARSON CITY -- Sam Cecola, founder of the Club Paradise in Las Vegas, isn't a threat to Nevada's gaming industry and should not be included in the state's Black Book, his lawyer says.; 10:23 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Piazza acts like one cool dude: Until Sunday, I would have viewed Mike Piazza only as a heck of hitter with a weird mustache.; 10:18 a.m.

Suggs wants to be a hero in trip to hometown: Steve Guiremand; In a quiet and workmanlike fashion, Anthony Suggs has helped plug up the middle of UNLV's defensive line each of the last two seasons.; 10:15 a.m.

LA's 'Dog' star: Victoria Sun; Highlights from Lakers rookie Mark Madsen's college career:; 10:14 a.m.

Ray, master of 'show' and 'business,' dies at 86: Comedian Roger Ray, who once earned $10,000 for a five-minute performance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and later made a fortune in Las Vegas in the sand and gravel business and through real estate investments, ...; 10:06 a.m.

Obituaries for October 24, 2000: Frank Abasciano Sr., 55, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 10, 1945, in Rochester, N.Y. A resident for seven years, he was a retired deputy sheriff, an employee of ...; 10:06 a.m.

New Park Place head says Catskills casino still a go: The move was made quickly "so we don't lose momentum," he said. "There will be no change in the game plan already in place."; 9:51 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Thunder Fish - Hustling Pedroza on Sahadi trainee, draws good post for the mile opener, graduation at hand. Dinnerathepalms - Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, needs a good trip into first turn from ...; 9:51 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 9:50 a.m.

UNLV's opponents still likely to hound Kambala: Steve Addy; In theory, the Rebels will probably be a better outside shooting team this season.; 9:48 a.m.

Carving a Niche: Former musician spends days crafting clocks, furniture: Kirk Baird; Take a quick tour through their Las Vegas home and it's easy to see why.; 9:48 a.m.

Reuther, Young wedding: The Rev. Greg Gordon officiated at the ceremony. A reception followed at the Golden Nugget.; 9:43 a.m.

Community news briefs for October 24, 2000: Free tests of lung capacity are being offered 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Hospital Medical Center, 620 Shadow Lane.; 9:41 a.m.

Golf tournament to benefit children's hospital: Kris Hill; Celebrities will hit the links this weekend as part of two days of fund-raising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Cancer effort a cut above: You can't beat a good $10 haircut.; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Vegas' Motown Cafe is no mo': Kate Maddox; The end finally came for the Motown Cafe at New York-New York on Sunday night. The sudden closure was a surprise to most of the restaurant's employees, although rumors about the demise had been circulating ...; 9:38 a.m.

Letter: Hike pay of cops, teachers, nurses: The problem in our society is that these three professions are not respected and not rewarded for their abilities and dedication. To attract more young people to become teachers, police and nurses we need to ...; 9:35 a.m.

Letter: Whose fault is it but Williams'?: Let's see. Several hundred thousand vehicles, mine among them, have passed by similar work crews during the life of that program, with nary an incident -- no injuries, no deaths, nothing of significance. Now comes ...; 9:34 a.m.

Letter: Keep fluoride in our water to fight cavities: The fluoride issue will be voted on this November but we have to vote no on Question 1 to keep fluoride. There are people complaining that the government should not put fluoride in the water ...; 9:34 a.m.

Editorial: Judicial candidates endorsed: SUPREME COURT; 9:33 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A timely timeout: The prime minister of Israel is a master of understatement.; 9:30 a.m.

Spokesman says inside problems stifling casino campaign in Arkansas: James Jefferson; Arkansas Casino Corp. released information showing that tourism and recreation sales in neighboring Mississippi have boomed since that state authorized casinos gambling in 1992.; 9:16 a.m.

Northern California airports have data processing malfunction: "When the software was reinstalled, it wouldn't come back up on time," said Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jerry Snyder. "It came back up on the third attempt at 7:50 a.m."; 9:16 a.m.

Indian tribe looking at west Louisiana for casino: "The Jena Band has come to us with a desire to ultimately have a compact, because they are interested in gaming," said Patrick Martin, assistant executive counsel to the governor. "To have gaming, you must ...; 9:15 a.m.

Nevada lawmakers graded on commitment to reform: In the Senate, Harry Reid and Richard Bryan got "B" grades from the organization. Bryan, a two-term Democrat, is retiring from Congress at the end of this session. Republican John Ensign and Democrat Ed Bernstein ...; 9:14 a.m.

Trout restocked at Knott Creek Reservoir, site of big fish kill: Scott Sonner; RENO, Nev. - State wildlife officials are confident a northern Nevada reservoir hit by a massive fish kill will return to its trophy-fishing status within 18 months now that they've restocked it with 7,500 trout.; 4:22 a.m.

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