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Archive for February 1, 2001

Water found below Yucca heightens concerns
AMARGOSA VALLEY -- The 5-mile-long tunnel that provides access to underground study sites at Yucca Mountain is damper than experts overseeing the project realized.
11:32 a.m.
Yucca backer: Probe a waste
A federal investigation into the Energy Department's possible bias toward the selection of Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository is a disservice to the public, a proponent of the dump said Wednesday.
11:31 a.m.
Universities investing in nukes
Nevada's higher education system has invested millions in an industry that wants to ship nuclear waste to the state.
11:30 a.m.
Reid stands firm in opposing Ashcroft nomination
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has joined the majority of his Democratic colleagues in voicing opposition to Attorney General-nominee John Ashcroft.
11:29 a.m.
Regent fires back at its former exec
Denny Weddle, spokesman for the Regent, said the Regent's financial difficulties were caused in large part by delays in opening the Regent in the summer of 1999. And he said that the resort's former focus ...
11:28 a.m.
Gaming manufacturer in merger pact
Paul-Son Gaming Corp. on Wednesday announced it has signed a letter of intent to merge with a French gaming equipment manufacturer -- a deal that would shift control of the long-time Las Vegas company from ...
11:27 a.m.
Nevada lawmakers challenge IRS on tax increases regarding income from tips
Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., sent a letter signed by the three other Nevada lawmakers to Commissioner Charles Rossotti seeking explanations on why the IRS is assuming employees are making more money in tips and, as ...
11:27 a.m.
January homicides
Jan. 2: Ramon Preciado-Aldecoa, 31, of Mexico, was found dead from a blow on the head in a desert area near South Bermuda Road and Serene Avenue. No suspect is in custody and the motive ...
11:26 a.m.
Murkowski aide to lead energy panel
A key aide to Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, the senator who spearheaded efforts to send high-level nuclear waste to Nevada before government studies at Yucca Mountain have been completed, was appointed Wednesday to lead President ...
11:26 a.m.
Court briefs for February 1, 2001
A Las Vegas man convicted of second-degree murder in an April 1995 shooting won a new trial Wednesday.
11:25 a.m.
LV Speedway owner sued over additive claims
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Trade Commission sued Speedway Motorsports Inc.'s Oil-Chem unit to halt what the agency called false and misleading advertising for auto additives.
11:23 a.m.
Profit tumbles for Las Vegas phone giant
Sprint, the nation's No. 3 long distance company, is the dominant local phone company in Las Vegas.
11:22 a.m.
LV motel files for bankruptcy, seeks new financing
The newly bankrupt French Quarter Suites, a 96-unit motel owned by Las Vegas developer Ideal Development Inc., said it will become a Ramada Inn property as soon as it secures a $7 million loan to ...
11:21 a.m.
Desert Passage mall at the Aladdin to be sold
TrizecHahn Corp. of Toronto, the developer of the massive Desert Passage mall at the Aladdin, wants to sell its majority stake in the five-month-old Las Vegas Strip project.
11:19 a.m.
Gambling on UNR, UNLV games debated
CARSON CITY -- The state Gaming Commission's recent decision to lift a long-standing ban on gambling on Nevada college sports teams was questioned Wednesday during a legislative budget hearing.
11:18 a.m.
State's higher education system faces deficit in account
The reserve account dropped from $202 million in January 2000 to $187 million by year's end. The university and college campuses get 6.4 percent of that balance each month for their operating budget. The percentage ...
11:17 a.m.
Local news briefs for February 1, 2001
A new traffic light was turned on this morning at the intersection of Ann Road and Centennial Center, near Centennial Parkway.
11:17 a.m.
North Las Vegas store to close
Virginia-based Heilig-Meyers filed for bankruptcy protection in August.
11:16 a.m.
Judge orders jurors in Williams case to be sequestered
Jurors in the Jessica Williams involuntary manslaughter trial will be hard pressed to ignore a judge's order not to talk about the case or watch media accounts of the trial.
11:06 a.m.
Las Vegas executive denies wrongdoing in funds case
Gray sued Douglas Stewart and a partner, Rose Chu, a chief executive of Promote Classic Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia this month, alleging they defamed her when they accused her of embezzling funds and sabotaging the ...
11:05 a.m.
MGM MIRAGE earnings rise as Strip casinos perform well
Casino giant MGM MIRAGE of Las Vegas today reported record earnings for the quarter ending Dec. 31, results spurred by its buyout of Mirage Resorts Inc. and strong performances at several of its Strip properties.
11:04 a.m.
Rating agency concerned about debt at Station, MGM MIRAGE
S&P lowered its outlook on Station from "positive" to "stable." The agency reaffirmed its double-B corporate credit, double-B-plus secured bank loan and single-B-plus subordinated debt rating. A positive outlook indicates the possibility of credit rating ...
11:04 a.m.
McDonald's lawyer says ethics rule doesn't apply
Michael McDonald's attorney thinks there's a reason a state statute being used to try to oust the Las Vegas city councilman from office has been so rarely applied.
11:00 a.m.
January slayings rank 3rd all-time for Vegas
With the discovery of a woman dead in a downtown motel, January ended with 19 homicides -- the third highest single-month total in the Las Vegas Valley.
10:59 a.m.
Nongaming amenities included in Tropicana expansion
ATLANTIC CITY -- Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort is planning a $225 million expansion that will include a 502-room hotel tower, an enlarged gaming room and a shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
10:58 a.m.
Park Place execs are promoted in reorganization
Top among the announcements were the promotions of Wallace Barr and Mark Dodson to the roles of co-chief operating officers.
10:57 a.m.
Hacienda cabaret license denied
A Detroit cabaret owner whose family businesses have been plagued with violence and code violations was denied a liquor license Wednesday, essentially ending his bid for a topless club in Clark County.
10:57 a.m.
Wednesday's prep results
BOYS BASKETBALL
10:57 a.m.
Three casinos fined
ATLANTIC CITY -- The three New Jersey gaming halls of Park Place Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas have been fined a total of $75,000 for underage gambling and drinking violations.
10:56 a.m.
County joins group seeking more runways
Clark County's Department of Aviation will join with airline companies today to beg for more runways at major U.S. airports.
10:56 a.m.
Golden Nugget hosts 9-ball divisional finals
Lee, otherwise known as The Black Widow, will lend her support at four regional events, the divisional tournaments and the national championship in Las Vegas.
10:52 a.m.
Outlaws' ball to help Make-A-Wish charity
The regulation-size football is licensed by the XFL, and has the official markings and logo of the Las Vegas Outlaws. Nikco Sports hopes to raise $25,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada -- a ...
10:51 a.m.
Shooting Stars halt Bandits' streak at four
The Stars (7-13) got a double-double from Ray Tutt (23 points, 11 rebounds), and Mason Rocca had a season-high 23 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
10:51 a.m.
Lady Rebels play host to Colorado State
UNLV (13-4, 3-2) will tangle with perennial MWC power Colorado State (14-4, 3-2) tonight before taking on Wyoming (9-9, 1-4) on Saturday. Both games tip off at 7:35 p.m.
10:51 a.m.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Flights must save lives, not money
While it's often difficult to say the right things in the aftermath of a tragedy, such as the plane crash that killed two Oklahoma State basketball players and eight other members of the Cowboy basketball ...
10:49 a.m.
Some Rebels antsy about next flight
Who: Rebels at Colorado State When: Noon, Saturday Where: Moby Arena, Fort Collins TV: KBFT (Ch. 6) Radio: KBAD, 920 AM
10:45 a.m.
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: His right to pardon
I KNEW there was a good reason I have stayed a Republican all these years.
10:38 a.m.
Jarrett's goal: Find consistency in 2001
NASCAR Winston Cup drivers and their speeds from Wednesday's test session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
10:37 a.m.
Letter: Exactly where is crime down?
It certainly gives law-abiding citizens a lot of peace of mind to know crime is down! Where? On a desert island?
10:37 a.m.
Letter: Conservatives filled with hate
After that hurtful, stolen November election, I say just add Brian Williams to all those conservative talk shows (i.e., Ollie North, Rush Limbaugh, etc.) and the GOP rags -- the Washington Times, the National Review, ...
10:35 a.m.
Letter: PUC needs to treat gas company fairly
PUC staffers, with the incomparable advantage of 20-20 hindsight, may be able to find that company officials, who must make their purchasing decisions prospectively, could have made better purchasing decisions some of the time. But ...
10:35 a.m.
Editorial: Sanity may finally thwart pay-raise bid
Even Councilman Joe Hardy, who backs the pay raise, acknowledged to Sun reporter Jeffrey Libby that the Charter Commission's decision "probably reflects what the majority of people would feel comfortable with, that people should not ...
10:34 a.m.
Editorial: Time is an ally in this fight
Time, at least more of it, is an ally in Nevada's fight against efforts to unfairly place a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain. With each passing day that the Department of Energy takes to ...
10:34 a.m.
Intersections on Strip top list of most accident-prone
Combine tourist traffic with major thoroughfares for local traffic, and the result is Metro Police's top 10 most accident-prone intersections.
10:23 a.m.
Columnist Dean Juipe: LV's Voy tabbed to lead amateur boxing
The task of heading the organization that oversees amateur boxing in the United States has fallen to Dr. Robert Voy of Las Vegas.
10:18 a.m.
Catching up with: Eddie Gifford
High school: Las Vegas High ('98)
10:17 a.m.
Prep girls soccer standings
CLASS 4A
10:14 a.m.
Girls basketball standings
CLASS 4A
10:13 a.m.
Prep boys basketball standings
CLASS 4A
10:12 a.m.
Prep wrestling standings
CLASS 4A
10:11 a.m.
Sun Girls Basketball Top 10
Records through Tuesday
10:10 a.m.
Sun Athletes of the Week: Chris Gutcher and Vanesha Bailey
Male Athlete of the Week: CHRIS GUTCHER
10:06 a.m.
UNLV notebook: Rebels compete in tennis tourney
Serving as the third leg of the Collegiate Grand Slam, the event will run through Sunday at the Brookhaven Country Club and is hosted by Southern Methodist University.
10:04 a.m.
Here come the Sundevils
The scenario was simple for Eldorado's girls soccer team Wednesday night: win the game and win the Northeast Division.
10:02 a.m.
Columnist Spencer Patterson: Showdown at the Mack another success for preps
While the seemingly endless parade of start-up professional teams struggles to generate interest among Las Vegans, one thing remains constant: a high-quality prep event can still pack fans into the stands.
10:01 a.m.
Tszyu, Mitchell set to meet in pivotal fight
It's a fight that features two world champions, each of whom says he would like to do something about his pigeonholed reputation.
9:58 a.m.
Kitty Hawk shipmates honor Las Vegas sailor
Selection as Sailor of the Day may not sound like much of an honor, but when you consider that there are 5,500 sailors aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, the distinction becomes significant.
9:52 a.m.
Community news briefs for February 1, 2001
Frank W. Abangale will present a seminar on fraud prevention for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Riviera hotel.
9:52 a.m.
Obituaries for February 1, 2001
Gilbert Beardsley, 57, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Washington state. A resident for 28 years, he was a casino bartender, a lifetime member of ...
9:50 a.m.
Sun Boys Basketball Top 10
Records through Tuesday
9:10 a.m.
The forgotten Strip
Everyone in the Arizona Charlie's East lounge knows Louie.
8:55 a.m.
Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Spanning the globe for issues
A few observations at random:
8:49 a.m.
Columnist Joe Delaney: Wondering aloud about entertainment scene
No one asked me, however ... Since the "Forever Plaid" deal did not work out at the Lady Luck, why not try the Golden Nugget at 7 and 10:30 p.m. on either side of David ...
8:44 a.m.

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