Print edition for February 12, 2001

Rebels fall to UCLA: The Bruins' offensive attack included a 10-run second inning. UCLA's Bobby Roe (2-0) picked up the win. He pitched six innings and gave up two runs on six hits. UNLV's Robbie Van (0-2), in his second start of the season, gave up 10 runs on eight hits, all in the second inning.

Think tank gives Guinn top marks: Massachusetts Gov. Paul Cellucci, also Republican, was the only other governor to receive the top grade.

Tennis: Washington State routs UNLV women: The Rebels, who lost their second straight match, fell to 2-4 on the year while the Cougars improved to 2-3.

Palmeiro power!: Steve Guiremand; Nobody had a better seat for Sunday afternoon's Big League Challenge finale between Jose Canseco and Rafael Palmeiro than Las Vegas' own Mike Martin.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Homeless teams find IBL refuge: Dean Juipe; Picture yourself as a young person just getting started in the world, yet you're a dollar in debt.

Another Yucca probe ordered: Mary Manning and Jeff German; Another investigation was requested today into the Energy Department's management of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository after an anonymous letter warned that the project is on the brink of failure.

Bulking up with new planes, Virgin adding third LV flight: Virgin Atlantic Airlines will add a third nonstop flight between London and Las Vegas next summer.

UNLV looking to slow Utah's Bradley: Steve Addy; So far, the Rebels have done a poor job of steering Kevin Bradley where they want him.

2000 Nevada gaming win up 6.4%: Cy Ryan and David Strow; Nevada casinos won $9.6 billion in 2000, a 6.4 percent increase over the prior year, the state Gaming Control Board reported today.

Self-proclaimed journalist files defamation suit against mall: In a Clark County District Court suit, Marlene Prendeville alleged they published a defamatory memo on Oct. 23 to 21 restaurants at the Desert Passage mall and the attached Aladdin hotel-casino allegedly describing her as "conniving" and having a "tendency to rack up expensive tabs for free meals" and saying she "berates staff and chefs."

Town on verge of dissolution: CARSON CITY -- The city of Gabbs, a once thriving mining community, may soon be dissolved.

Stay granted for convicted killer: Antoine Williams claims constitutional errors led to his 1995 conviction in the robbery-slayings of his neighbors William Nail, 74, and Alice Nail, 72.

Box score: BYU-UNLV: BYU (16-7)

Troncoso gets nod to remain U.S. marshal: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., in his first political appointment today will recommend that Jose Troncoso continue as Nevada's U.S. marshal, even though Troncoso was appointed by the state's senior Democrat in Congress, Sen. Harry Reid. Ensign scheduled a news conference for today in the marshal's office in Las Vegas for the announcement.

Four City Council members face hearing: Diana Sahagun; Four members of the Las Vegas City Council -- including the mayor -- will face an ethics hearing Thursday on allegations that they gave preferential treatment to political consultant Sig Rogich when they granted him a tavern license.

Buckley's seniors project enjoying momentum boost: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- When U.S. Sen. Harry Reid addressed the state Legislature Friday morning, he mentioned only one of the sitting lawmakers by name and claimed he didn't even see Gov. Kenny Guinn until after his remarks.

Toxicology results at center of dispute: Kim Smith; Prosecutors in the Jessica Williams case objected strenuously this morning to the addition of a defense expert who is reportedly going to testify that the level of marijuana in Williams' blood March 19 was much lower than what state experts believe.

Technology briefs for February 12, 2001: ATLANTA -- EarthLink Inc. and Sprint Corp. said Friday they have liberalized their three-year-old marketing and branding alliance to give each company more flexibility to pursue deals with other partners.

Trial starting on Nevada limousine regulation: Judge Ron Parraguirre will hear arguments from the Independent Limousine Owners/Operators Association, which filed suit in May 1998 against the state's Transportation Services Authority.

Project would relocate museum: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada State Museum at Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas has always had trouble drawing visitors.

Dealers at Bally's, Riviera vote against organization: Dealers at the Riviera voted 107-61 against the union in a two-day vote Thursday and Friday, while dealers at Bally's Las Vegas voted 212-62 against the union. One hundred and ninety dealers were eligible to vote at the Riviera, and 295 were eligible to vote at Bally's.

Two builders win lien rulings against Venetian resort: David Strow; A state judge has awarded two subcontractors $7.5 million to pay for work performed on the construction of the Venetian resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Public vote sought on Detroit gambling plan: DETROIT -- A state lawmaker says he has support in the state House for a bill that would put Detroit's riverfront casino plan to a public vote.

Obituaries for February 12, 2001: Hazelle Bryan, 86, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local care center. She was born May 6, 1914, in Idaho. A resident for 30 years, she was a homemaker.

Construction-defects issue remains contentious: That's why legislators expect five construction defect proposals to come their way before the end of this session.

AG says drug prices were misrepresented: The change in prices occurred in May, and the investigation is continuing, Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa said.

Del Papa seeks pay raises for her workers: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Citing massive turnover in her department, Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa asked the Senate Finance Committee this morning to boost salaries and benefits.

Pilots OK strike if talks fail: ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines pilots voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract talks with the nation's third-largest carrier fail, their union said today.

Keno rejected by legislators: SANTA FE, N.M. -- A new lottery game that officials say could be offered in 300 restaurants, bars and other outlets got a thumbs-down from a Senate committee.

Strip hotel sues firm over canceled convention: In a Clark County District Court suit, Bally's said the Massachusetts company cancelled its contract on Aug. 18 after booking group hotel accommodations at Bally's for the convention.

Appeals court toughens pimp law: Jace Radke; Pimps who bring underage prostitutes across state lines can be prosecuted, even if they did not know the woman's age, thanks to a federal appeals court ruling.

Father says daughter is scapegoat: Kim Smith; As far as Steve Williams is concerned, Clark County has declared war on his daughter Jessica in order to lessen the threat of lawsuits.

Ethics panel must piece together puzzling cases: Adrienne Packer; Ethical dilemmas are far from unusual in Clark County's political arena, but few have had as twisted a plot as the latest spate of blunders that began with an ethics complaint filed against Commissioner Erin Kenny.

Legislator moving against false Nevada corporation filings: CARSON CITY -- Want to become chairman of IBM?

Ex-TRW chief joins consultants: George Dials, executive director of the former Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project contractor TRW Environmental Safety Systems Inc., has joined Science & Engineering Associates Inc. of Albuquerque, N.M.

Case of French citizen goes to FBI: Keith Paul; The death of a French citizen who struggled with jail guards has been classified as a homicide, and Metro Police turned over all information in the case to the FBI, officials told the Sun this morning.

Learning Center seeks students dumped by defunct school: Jennifer Knight; Once again, another vocational school is attempting to pick up the pieces of the now defunct Virginia-based Computer Learning Center.

Business surging for riverboat casinos: BATON ROUGE, La. -- The voters' decision to outlaw video poker in bars, restaurants and truck stops in the Baton Rouge area meant a windfall for two riverboat casinos.

Local news briefs for February 12, 2001: The father of a youth football league player will appear in court Wednesday to answer charges that he poisoned numerous players in November.

Nevada Power executive defends sales: Preventing Nevada Power Co. and its sister company from selling their power plants could be more expensive to ratepayers than proceeding with the sales as planned, the company's top executive says.

XFL TV ratings slide 50 percent: Howard Fendrich; Shades of the USFL.

Venetian wants to cooperate with LVCVA, suits will be settled: A settlement ending the legal dispute between the Venetian hotel-casino and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will be considered by the LVCVA's board of directors Tuesday.

Man dies in fire at home: The man, whose identity had not been released this morning, is the fourth person to die in a fire in Las Vegas this year.

French citizen's jail death ruled suffocation: Ken Ritter; LAS VEGAS - A French citizen suffocated during a struggle with Clark County jail guards and an inquest will be held this month to determine if a crime was committed, authorities said Monday.

Bandits trampled by Slam: Las Vegas' J.R. Henderson was the game's high scorer with 31 points and six rebounds.

Birth announcements for February 12, 2001: Jan. 27: A girl to Jennifer and Jesus Rosas; a girl to Maria Cristina Navarro. Jan. 30: A boy to Shanna and William Geary. Jan. 31: A girl to Maria Espinosa. Feb. 1: A boy to Anna Winter and Steven Goode. Feb. 2: A boy to Maureen Morrissette and Nathaniel Walker; a girl to Lela and Robert White; a boy to Julie an Shayne Young; a boy to Maria Levi and Kosygin Brown; a boy and girl to Jeanette and William Carroll; a boy to Maria Gonzalez. Feb. 3:

Comic childbirth nurse asks "Who loves ya, baby?": For Beth Regal, a stand-up comic and Childbirth Education Coordinato for Sunrise Hospital, it's all in the delivery.

IBL box: Las Vegas-New Mexico: LAS VEGAS

Columnist John Katsilometes: Obnoxious XFL has a niche: It's so difficult to pinpoint the moment where I felt attending the first XFL game in Las Vegas was a bad idea.

Prep winter playoff schedules, results: BOYS BASKETBALL

Biggest storms of season bring heavy snow, traffic delays to Lake Tahoe: Martin Griffith; RENO, Nev. - Parts of state highways remained closed around Lake Tahoe today but Interstate 80 was open over the mountains from Sacramento to Reno as a winter storm that dumped as much as 6 feet of snow on the Sierra headed east.

Basketball playoff pairings firmed up: Spencer Patterson; SUNRISE REGION TOURNAMENT At Valley High School

Trends for February 12, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; Lisa Ferguson is the Sun assistant features editor. Her Trends column appears Mondays. Reach her at lisa@lasvegassun.com or 259-4060.

Letter: Fuel cells could become primary energy source: Is it because the gas/oil/coal interests are so powerful that the research and development of the various kinds of "alternative" energy sources are so sadly neglected? Do we need to go through the California experience on a global scale before a permanent solution is in place?

Community news briefs for February 12, 2001: The Clark County School District is holding a celebration of its LINCS 21st Century Community Learning Centers Project today from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Western High School, 4601 W. Bonanza Road.

Highlights of 2000 revenue report on Nevada casinos: Major details from Monday's state Gaming Control Board's report on 2000 winnings by Nevada's casinos:

Agassi unveils plans for local tournament: Victoria Sun; When Andre Agassi was a budding tennis star, he never had the luxury of playing any prominent junior tournaments in his hometown.

XFL Box: Las Vegas-Memphis: First Quarter

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Pair of fillies trying to earn some respect: Ralph Siraco; It was only appropriate, with Valentine's Day this week, that the ladies took to the track over the weekend.

Editorial: Give city neighbors deference: In this case, the property sits on what is an island of unincorporated county land that is surrounded by the city of Las Vegas. Occasionally in the past the county would make zoning decisions as if the city didn't exist -- even if the county land being rezoned was just across the street from land within city limits. But recently the county and city created a so-called "seamless land-use plan" that was supposed to take off these blinders, acknowledging the other government's master plan when making decisions.

Letter: Speak out against Yucca repository: The only way he'll be able to be sure he's right is to use activism to fight against having the Yucca Mountain nuclear dump.