Las Vegas Sun

February 13, 2012

Currently: 50° | Complete forecast | Log in

Las Vegas Sun

Archive for June 8, 2001

LV, Olympic star Schwikert takes on role with youths: Victoria Sun; Tasha Schwikert is a student and Olympic gymnast.; 12:06 p.m.

City Council to hear pitches on use of railroad property: Diana Sahagun; A Las Vegas panel reviewing proposals for developing 61 acres of prime downtown property will leave the task of ranking the ideas up to the City Council.; 11:34 a.m.

Reilly stands ready to succeed Askew: Adrienne Packer; It took more than a year for a handful of Clark County commissioners to nudge county manager Dale Askew from office. It is expected to take a fraction of that time to replace him.; 11:33 a.m.

Recent Las Vegas-area business-related bankruptcies: Charles Roland doing business as Roland Paints and Drywall, 4541 E. Cleveland Ave., filed for Chapter 7, listing assets of $4,075 and liabilities of $95,660.; 11:32 a.m.

Business briefs for June 8, 2001: Pacific Legends East Condominium Association and five homeowners sued Pacific Homes, alleging defects in its 218-unit condominium development at 1405 S. Nellis Blvd.; 11:32 a.m.

Flight for life: Mongolian kids journey here for life-saving surgery: By Emily Richmond; It took more than 9,000 miles, 25 hours and three airplane rides to get Usukhbayar Baasandorj, 6, and Naranjargal Oyun-Erdene, 4, to a doctor.; 11:31 a.m.

New director takes over shelter: Rebecca Malone; The Lied Animal Shelter has a new boss, veterinarian Michael Chumrau, who also joins the board of directors of the Animal Foundation, which has the contract to run the city of Las Vegas' shelter.; 11:31 a.m.

Dates targeted for special session: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn said Thursday he will convene a special session of the Legislature to approve a reapportionment plan either next Thursday or the following Monday.; 11:30 a.m.

KLVX's digital transition on track: Terry Webster; Upgrades to KLVX Channel 10 are on track for completion under a federal deadline requiring television stations to convert from analog to digital transmission.; 11:30 a.m.

Parents target of drive to hire teachers: Terry Webster; The effort to raise more "home grown" teachers has inspired a new recruiting tool for the Clark County School District.; 11:30 a.m.

Metro cop fired under new policy of truthfulness: Keith Paul; A Metro Police detective, fired Thursday after officials claim he lied during an internal investigation into a minor off-duty traffic accident, is the first officer to be terminated under the department's enhanced truthfulness policy.; 11:30 a.m.

State threatens legal action against vets home builder: CARSON CITY -- The state Public Works Board Thursday gave the contractor at the troubled Veterans Home in Boulder City until June 30 to complete specified work or face legal action.; 11:29 a.m.

Doctors split on suspect's competency: Kim Smith; As his defense attorneys attempt to figure out if murder suspect Vornelius Phillips has any psychiatric problems, more chilling details are emerging about the minutes leading up to the April 21 crash that critically injured ...; 11:29 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Time for the rubber match: Ralph Siraco; Saturday's Grade I Belmont Stakes won't have a Triple Crown on the line. For the second time in the past five years, the $5 million Visa Triple Crown bonus has been safely kept in the ...; 11:29 a.m.

Nevada Bell parent pushing for eased oversight: Kalpana Srinivasan; WASHINGTON -- Ed Whitacre may rank as the dean of telephone executives.; 11:29 a.m.

Online-gaming foe takes case to Ashcroft: David Strow; One of the gaming industry's most outspoken opponents is taking his fight against Nevada's Internet gaming bill to Attorney General John Ashcroft.; 11:09 a.m.

EPA rule subject to change: Legal clause allows courts to scrap radiation standards at Yucca: Mary Manning and Benjamin Grove; The Environmental Protection Agency's long-awaited, "finalized" radiation standards for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository are not absolutely final.; 11:09 a.m.

Session marked by wide range of bills passed: CARSON CITY -- One could argue that the 2001 Legislature touched the lives of all Nevadans.; 11:08 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Shesmyhucklebery -- Draws good outside post for sprint opener, Pincay atop Spawr trainee, Spawr also co-owner of maiden here. Hot Kitty -- One of four in the field training at Anita, Gomez ...; 11:06 a.m.

Klitschko confident he'll beat Las Vegas' Shufford: Dean Juipe; A look of disbelief overtook Wladimir Klitschko.; 11:05 a.m.

Lady Rebels add four to recruiting class: Joining the Lady Rebels next season will be junior transfers Julia Gray and Casey Homan and incoming freshmen Sherry McCracklin and Candice Sneed.; 11:05 a.m.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway points standings: Late Models: 1. Jason Allen 205; 2. Wayne Jacks 197; 3. Billy Newman 192; 4. Ray Hooper Jr. 189; 5. Dick Cobb 181; 6. George Antill 166; 7. Rich Attisani 161; 8. Chris Clyne 158; ...; 11:03 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 11:01 a.m.

PCL box: Iowa-Las Vegas: LOB--Iowa 7, Las Vegas 7. 2B--Gload, Machado 3, B. Johnson. HR--B. Johnson (6). SB--Meyers.; 10:59 a.m.

Pick Up Stix sold to owner of T.G.I. Friday's: Carlson operates the T.G.I. Friday's chain.; 10:57 a.m.

Nevada Power parent reassures analysts about its stability: Legislation approved by Nevada lawmakers will stabilize the finances of Sierra Pacific Resources Inc., company executives told the investment community Thursday.; 10:56 a.m.

Total sale of National is envisioned, losses continue: National Airlines continues to lose money at the rate of $2 million-plus per month while operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court records reveal, and airline executives are looking to sell most of its assets.; 10:55 a.m.

Tennessee banker to be nominated as Fed governor: If confirmed by the Senate, Bies would be the only woman on the seven-member Fed board. Bies is executive vice president of First Tennessee National Corp., where she is in charge of risk management.; 10:54 a.m.

Microsoft, IBM said to be interested in buying IGT: The rumors began last week when Business Week's Gene Marcial, in a column, quoted "insiders" as saying Microsoft Corp. and IBM had expressed interest in acquiring IGT. Marcial quoted an unnamed IGT executive as saying ...; 10:54 a.m.

Fan challenged: Steve Guiremand; This was supposed to be the year baseball fans flocked back to Cashman Field.; 10:51 a.m.

Thorny issues plague plan for AC casinos' self-exclusion list: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- A debate is raging over a new state law letting compulsive gamblers ban themselves from casinos, with officials discussing how to enforce the law without neglecting privacy concerns.; 10:50 a.m.

Banks extend Aladdin deadline: Additionally, the source said, the Aladdin is negotiating with its banks to extend the Aladdin's payment schedule on its debt, and should finalize an agreement within 10 days. The $8.7 million keep-well payment from Aladdin ...; 10:50 a.m.

Casino operator signs energy deal with Enron: The pact calls for Enron to supply Harrah's with electricity and natural gas at 16 of its properties in Nevada and six other states, said Harrah's spokesman Gary Thompson. Enron will also provide the company ...; 10:49 a.m.

Ticketmaster to use new technology at company casinos: Ticketmaster said it will offer its "Print My Own" ticketing technology for 13 shows at the Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand, Treasure Island, New York-New York and Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss. This system allows users ...; 10:49 a.m.

Crowds by the numbers: Crowds by the numbers; 10:48 a.m.

CCSN admitted to Scenic West league: It will be the first time CCSN's sports teams (baseball and women's soccer, which debuts in the fall) will compete as a member of a conference.; 10:46 a.m.

Herrera wavers on run for Congress: Adrienne Packer; Once considered a shoo-in for a newly created congressional seat, Dario Herrera said Thursday he is exploring all his options and might even consider running for a second term on the Clark County Commission.; 10:43 a.m.

Pair die in apparent murder-suicide: Jace Radke; Two people were killed Thursday night when Metro Police say a man shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself after an argument.; 10:42 a.m.

News briefs for June 8, 2001: A Las Vegas man has agreed to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon and serve a six to 15-year prison sentence for the stabbing death of his brother.; 10:41 a.m.

Rebel baseball position attracts World Series vet: Victoria Sun; He hasn't actually applied for the job, but that doesn't mean former Oklahoma State baseball coach Gary Ward isn't interested in trying to turn UNLV's program around.; 10:39 a.m.

51s get whipped by Iowa hurler: Steve Guiremand; What's that old saying about turnabout being fair play?; 10:39 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Great game puts Sixers in new light: Dean Juipe; The drawback in not only commentating on past events but predicting the outcome of future ones is that occasionally and inevitably you will be wrong.; 10:28 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Vasser's ride safe, Hamilton's iffy: Rumors were making the rounds during the past week concerning Las Vegas open-wheel drivers Jimmy Vasser and Davey Hamilton being forced to park their cars due to lack of major sponsorship.; 10:26 a.m.

Seniors joins forces with AFL-CIO in advocacy group: By Emily Richmond; The AFL-CIO, acknowledging that its membership is aging, has launched a new advocacy group targeting senior voters.; 10:23 a.m.

Obituaries for June 8, 2001: James I. Adams, 79, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Whitefish, Mont. A resident for 40 years, he was a government illustrator and an Air Force ...; 10:22 a.m.

Letter: 'Notch Babies' not being heard: Sen. Harry Reid and Sun Executive Editor Mike O'Callaghan are among the few who really seem to care. The presidential election is over, so nobody seems to care.; 9:53 a.m.

Letter: U.S. can be proud of role: This is truly a "rags to riches" story of a young indigent boy born into poverty. As a young boy Alejandro shined shoes on the streets of Peru. His father was jailed for attempting to ...; 9:51 a.m.

Letter: Taxing all is needed for society to survive: I am curious as to whether Root was equally upset while she herself was being educated by a school district supported by tax dollars from the community. Or did she have such distress while her ...; 9:51 a.m.

Editorial: Address problem gambling: Nothing is gained by denying that we have problem gamblers in this state. One nonprofit Nevada treatment center, Problem Gambling Consultants, has a waiting list of 20 to 30 people at a time. We cannot ...; 9:49 a.m.

Editorial: Boulder City sets pace for preservation: That is why it was refreshing to see the opposite in Boulder City Tuesday with the reopening of the 1930s-era Boulder Dam Hotel. The rebirth of a landmark that was saved from its deathbed lends ...; 9:49 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Five long days in Idaho: YOU ARE A TEENAGER living in the backwoods on a small piece of land with five brothers and sisters. During the past few years your father has been ill and unable to operate his small ...; 9:49 a.m.

News of the Day: 1998: Story: Facing the public for the first time since beginning an investigation of an alleged presidential affair and cover up, Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr pledged today to move as swiftly as possible and said he ...; 9:22 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Hank Greenspun: World views terrorists' acts: The world is shocked by the savagery of the Arab terrorists.; 9:17 a.m.

Joe Delaney remembers 1998: Steve Lippia at the Rio: Joe Delaney remembers 1998: Steve Lippia at the Rio; 9:14 a.m.

Suds from around globe to highlight beer festival: Kirk Baird; Legendary rock band Spinal Tap isn't the only tap this weekend.; 9:01 a.m.

Scenes from a restaurant comprise 'Cafe Twilight': In theater and film, there have been restaurant scenes and there have been funny restaurant scenes.; 8:59 a.m.

'Quaint' concerts brainchild of conductor: Kimberley McGee; Just about dusk on the next two Sunday evenings, the strains of "Stars and Stripes, Forever" will be heard across the green lawn of a Las Vegas park.; 8:58 a.m.

Las Vegas woman's memories trace U.S. history: Kimberley McGee; In its heyday in the '30s and '40s Harlem's Savoy Ballroom was the place to be. Jazz and blues legends Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and Billie Holiday sang there, as did Frank Sinatra and the ...; 8:56 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Finding food favorites around Philadelphia: Las Vegas is not the only city blooming with new restaurants. A feeding frenzy is taking place in every major city, including Philadelphia where I just spent four days. It's amazing how many meals can ...; 8:54 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: School shows its love of the land: While his classmates planted a tree commemorating the end of the first year of the new Alexander Dawson School, fifth-grader Trace Cabot lamented he would miss the very last day of school.; 8:52 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Gray production in the red: Kate Maddox; There might be a little planetary re-alignment in the works at "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus." The musical, based on the self-help best seller by John Gray, is reportedly on its last ...; 8:51 a.m.

Datebook: Best-selling author James Ellroy will read passages and sign copies of his new book "Cold Six Thousand: A Novel" at 7 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble. 567 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson.; 8:49 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Blues travelers land at Railhead: Blues are the facts of life set to music, said the late Willie Dixon, a Chicago musician who was called the poet laureate of blues.; 8:45 a.m.

Gagnon's voices hit and miss at Venetian: Was that a great impression of Joe Cocker or was impressionist Andre-Philippe Gagnon in pain when he performed Wednesday at the Venetian Showroom?; 8:44 a.m.

Tapped out: Kirk Baird; In the annals of rock 'n' roll lore few bands have out-rocked and/or rolled Spinal Tap.; 8:43 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Oh...the R-J owns El Tiempo Libre: NEWSPAPERS are not immune from conflicts of interest.; 5:37 a.m.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Children in need score twice in Nevada Legislature: Sandy Thompson; WHEN JANE Horner talked, Nevada legislators listened.; 5:30 a.m.

Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: 'Death tax' redefined: EVEN MY mother was laughing ... only because she was afraid not to.; 5:28 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Students betting on the house: Hendrik Frobel's girlfriend is in a pickle.; 5:23 a.m.

Wax on, Wax off: Kimberley McGee; Kristen Mayberry is surrounded by celebrities every day.; 5:21 a.m.

Nipton: Prospect town: Jeffrey Libby; NIPTON, CALIF. -- Linda Darrow, up since 4 a.m. reading a Chinese mystery novel, is making her way across a two-lane state road to put out the U.S. flag and open the Nipton Trading Post.; 5:21 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Frisky Fox makes call to arms: Kate Maddox; Having issues with your partner? Unsure about your beau's level of commitment? Does your girl's wandering eye give you pause?; 5:20 a.m.

Samaritan helps free souls of inmates: Stacy J. Willis; The young woman is crying. Her wrists are handcuffed, bound to her waist with a chain. This is all wrong. This is not where she is supposed to be today. She is supposed to be ...; 5:18 a.m.

Course designed to break language barriers: Terry Webster; On Tracy Rathbun's first day of teaching in the Clark County School District, a situation she never expected was waiting inside her classroom.; 5:18 a.m.

County dealing with influx of non-English students: Terry Webster; Nevada's most critical education issue is the rapid influx of non-English speaking students, according to the state's top two education officials.; 5:17 a.m.

Letter: Taxes aren't fun, but are necessary: Obviously, I have taken my point to a ridiculous conclusion. I wanted to show how ill-conceived Root's opinion really is.; 5:04 a.m.

Letter: Area politicians refuse to rein in rapid growth: However, the politicians just keep approving more growth and more expansion. At this rate, we'll never get ahead, we won't even maintain. A perfect example is the widening of U.S. 95 to 10 lanes. Upon ...; 5:04 a.m.

Editorial: New definition for term 'sour grapes': The reality is that it was correct to place the question on the June ballot, allowing enough time to learn whether there was a genuine need for a new hospital. And to suggest Williams doesn't ...; 5:00 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Second chance at drawing maps: GOV. KENNY GUINN smartly is keeping the special session simple. But the politics are extraordinarily complex -- in fact they cut 69 different ways.; 5:00 a.m.

Editorial: Pay raise controversy will not die: So it wasn't too surprising that Boulder City voters responded by overwhelmingly passing a ballot question that stopped the pay increase from going into effect. The controversy didn't end there, though. In last Tuesday's municipal ...; 4:59 a.m.

Columnist Mike O'Callaghan: Ignoring voters and Constitution: Twice in the last two months the alert citizens of Boulder City have gone to the polls and told the mayor and City Council they can't give themselves pay raises without first facing the voters. ...; 4:53 a.m.

Boy hoping to continue the camping experience: She would also like to send her 11-year-old son to camp.; 4:48 a.m.

Support group takes away hepatitis' stigma: Kimberley McGee; Information; 4:47 a.m.

83 stories

« Previous Next »

Select another date in the calendar above to view all coverage from that day.

Greenspun Media Group