Las Vegas Sun

December 7, 2009

Currently: 45° | Complete forecast | Log in

Print edition for January 1, 2001

Vanderhoof named military adviser to governor
Vanderhoof, a 1959 graduate of Sparks High School, has served as assistant adjutant general since 1997. He served as chief of staff of the Nevada Air National Guard before that.
Woman arrested on prostitution charge
The suspect is accused of buying rock cocaine from three men, then offering to perform a sex act on an undercover detective in exchange for money.
Dog rescued from mine shaft
A rescuer had to be lowered into the Jay Bird Mine shaft to retrieve the animal. The dog was reunited with its owners and taken to a Fernley animal care facility for treatment.
Reno woman named chairwoman of state Parole Board
She replaces Richard Wyett, who cited a lack of support from Gov. Kenny Guinn when resigning earlier this month.
Judge bars teacher from serving on school board
"It would make you a boss of your boss," the judge told Green. "You can't serve two masters."
New childhood leukemia case surfaces in Fallon
The cases are under investigation by the state Health Division, which is searching for a common link among the children. Eight of the nine cases have surfaced this year.
State agency offers tips for keeping the cold out
Kimberley McGee
There is a chill in the air, and Timothy Hay wants to keep it out of your heated home.
Mentoring program comes up roses
Kris Hill
For more than a year, Tiesha Moore has spent an hour each week hanging out with 10-year-old Deondros at his school.
Growth will fuel public projects
Also on tap are plans to expand the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and to build a downtown Reno events center.
No new cases of meningitis since outbreak
All three students were successfully treated because their parents were quick to recognize the seriousness of their symptoms, she said.
Woman parachutes from skyscraper
She and the others leaped from Malaysia's Petronas Twin towers, each 1,483 feet tall, about 15 seconds before midnight. They floated to earth one by one and touched down on Jan. 1.
Experts foresee no major falloff in Nevada economy
"We're not looking for any significant change, especially in the Reno area," said Mike Clarke, an economist with the state Bureau of Research and Analysis.
California woman wins $6.7 million slot machine jackpot
Apparently a friend gave her some money and told her to play the $2 machine, said spokeswoman Connie Fox of International Game Technology, which runs the statewide progressive game. She lost $52 before hitting the jackpot.
Summary of 2001 Legislature issues
-BUDGET: Gov. Kenny Guinn will propose a two-year state spending plan that's based on a predicted $3.74 billion in tax revenues, mostly from sales and casino-related taxes. Guinn has promised pay raises for state workers, plus numerous social service revisions. And he says his goals can be met without raising taxes.
Next legislative session will have plenty of hot issues
Brendan Riley
Reapportionment is at the top of a long list facing the lawmakers, who are allowed to meet for only four months every other year. Also high on the agenda are a big tax plan pushed by Nevada teachers, utility deregulation and a $3.74 billion, two-year budget that Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn will propose in his Jan. 22 state-of-the-state address.
Program gives gamblers specialized help
"Based on what we find, we can take people and put them in certain categories," said Warren Biller, director of the Michigan Council on Problem Gambling. "Based on that category, we can develop a protocol for treatment."
Thousands gather on Strip for fireworks
Ken Ritter
"We saved the best for last," said newlywed Kim McCosker. "The atmosphere is electric."

Today's frontpage

< Previous | Next >

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Complete Listing

Calendar »

  • 7 Mon
  • 8 Tue
  • 9 Wed
  • 10 Thu
  • 11 Fri

All events on Monday »