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Archive for March 29, 2001

Silent language of gangs spelled out: Terry Webster; Student Safety Here are some of the programs or services the Clark County School District uses to combat crime and violence and promote student safety:; 11:43 a.m.

Tougher water rules called costly: Stricter federal regulations to keep drinking water safe and clean in Western states such as Nevada will require federal funding, a state water official said at a Senate hearing on Tuesday.; 11:39 a.m.

Former coach faces life in prison after conviction on sex charges: Kim Smith; A 42-year-old former Little League coach faces life in prison after he was convicted Wednesday on more than 30 counts of sexual abuse involving seven boys.; 11:37 a.m.

Murphy attorney Momot joins Rudin's defense: Kim Smith; Over the objections of prosecutors, District Judge Joseph Bonaventure this morning appointed another participant in the Ted Binion case to Margaret Rudin's defense team.; 11:37 a.m.

City to keep campus green: Contested acreage removed from college plan: Jeffrey Libby; As Henderson city officials move forward with plans to build the proposed state college in an industrial park, they are quietly removing from the deal a 35-acre parcel that has cost city taxpayers $3.6 million ...; 11:36 a.m.

Local reps go to battle over revenue bill: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Local government representatives were expected to crowd an Assembly hearing this afternoon to complain that stealing their revenue won't help solve the state's flawed tax structure.; 11:36 a.m.

Killer maintains he is innocent but won't appeal: CARSON CITY -- Convicted killer Sebastian Bridges, who faces death by lethal injection next month, continues to maintain his innocence, but he does not want to continue an appeal to delay the execution, an assistant ...; 11:31 a.m.

Court briefs for March 29, 2001: A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.; 11:30 a.m.

UNLV to tap Spoonhour: Steve Addy; Just when it seemed no one wanted to be UNLV's next basketball coach, the Rebels have found a candidate willing to come out of retirement: Charlie Spoonhour.; 11:21 a.m.

Nevada leaders focus on train safety report: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada leaders are pointing to recently released national statistics that show railroad derailments are on the rise to focus more attention on the dangers of transporting nuclear waste to Nevada.; 11:20 a.m.

Mohave fire could foretell summer woes: An electrical fire at the Mohave Generating Station that knocked out half the generating supply at the plant would be a much bigger problem if it happened this summer, Nevada Power Co. officials said Wednesday.; 11:20 a.m.

'Net, cycle firm moves to Vegas: Kevin Ferguson; V-Twin Holdings, a company that operates an e-commerce website as well as 16 franchise motorcycle shops throughout the country, has relocated its headquarters to Las Vegas.; 11:19 a.m.

Widow still distraught over husband's ashes: Kim Smith; Since Anita Hungerford was 15, she knew what she wanted to do: She wanted to spend the rest of her life and beyond with her first love.; 11:19 a.m.

Power plant sale vote expected: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- A Senate committee was expected to vote late this morning on a bill to halt the sale of Sierra Pacific Resources' power plants.; 11:18 a.m.

Tiger will retire from public life: A tiger that killed its trainer is being retired from a public life that included having his photo taken with thousands of curious people who stood just inches from the animal.; 11:18 a.m.

Obituaries for March 29, 2001: Rolando Alfonso Ballista, 22, of Las Vegas died March 21 in Temple, Texas. He was born March 6, 1979, in Los Angeles. A resident for 16 years, he was a sales associate for West TeleServices ...; 11:17 a.m.

J.A. Jones closing Vegas office: Ann McGough, J.A. Jones' spokeswoman, said the four-worker office at 1050 E. Flamingo Road will remain open for a few months until it has "completed the overhead work on some projects in the Las Vegas ...; 11:08 a.m.

Parts firm cutting 11,500 jobs: While jettisoning 5 percent of its global work force, Delphi said it plans to sell, close or consolidate nine plants and cut staffing at more than 40 other sites as it exits $900 million of ...; 11:07 a.m.

Shopping center tenants frustrated with uncertainty: A decade ago, more than 60 merchants thrived at Maryland Square, a shopping center just across the street from the Boulevard Mall in the geographic center of Las Vegas.; 11:07 a.m.

Sun honored for business, gaming coverage: In competition among daily newspapers with a circulation of 125,000 or less, SABEW judges selected three newspapers as "Best in Business" winners for overall excellence in their business sections: the Sun, the Columbian in Vancouver, ...; 11:06 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Shocker: Spoonhour a good fit: In the latest installment of Ripley's Believe It Or Not, UNLV called a news conference today to announce Charlie Spoonhour as its new men's basketball coach. In trying to come up with an analogy to ...; 11:03 a.m.

Charlie Spoonhour ends retirement to coach Rebels: Steve Addy; Here is a look at new UNLV men's basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour:; 11:01 a.m.

Board clears officer who shot at woman: Keith Paul; Metro Police's use-of-force board ruled Wednesday a sergeant followed department guidelines when he shot at a woman who was accused of shooting at the officer. She later killed herself.; 11:01 a.m.

Board won't subpoena cops: Keith Paul; The Metro Police Citizen Review Board won't force officers to appear at its hearings, it decided Wednesday.; 11:01 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs for March 29, 2001: A 12-year-old riding his bicycle across Charleston Boulevard against a red light died after he was struck by an oncoming car Wednesday afternoon.; 11:00 a.m.

Federal hearing will look at Fallon leukemia cases: A congressional committee has scheduled an April 12 to hold a hearing in Fallon on the dozen cases of childhood leukemia discovered there.; 10:59 a.m.

Three homeless men face trial in slaying: Three homeless men charged with the slaying of a 67-year-old Las Vegas woman in her mobile home in January have been bound over for trial.; 10:58 a.m.

New band of beltway now open: About 1 p.m. the newest section of the beltway opened, six days after a portion stretching from Sahara Avenue to Charleston Boulevard opened to traffic, Bobby Shelton, Clark County Public Works spokesman, said.; 10:58 a.m.

Boggs McDonald revises election report: Councilman Michael Mack raised $467,304 and Lawrence Weekly, $249,848.; 10:57 a.m.

Businesses asked to help solve dropout problem: Angela Soo; Local businesses joined with the Clark County School District Wednesday to launch a program that offers a new solution to an old problem -- Nevada's high school dropout rate.; 10:57 a.m.

Alternatives sought to standardized tests: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- A parent told an Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday that she should have the right to keep her son from taking standardized tests.; 10:52 a.m.

Scholarship winners urged not to smoke: CARSON CITY -- A bill that would have given local governments the ability to pass their own anti-smoking ordinances has ended up requiring Millennium Scholarship recipients to sign a no-smoking pledge.; 10:50 a.m.

Privatizing schools bothers lawmakers: CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman Wendell has accused Clark County School Superintendent Carlos Garcia of "arrogance" and skirting a state law in his efforts to hire Edison Schools.; 10:49 a.m.

Mohave plant sale halted: Commissioners unanimously approved a motion from the state consumer advocate's office to set aside a PUC order approved in October allowing the $123 million sale of Nevada Power's interest to AES Corp., Arlington, Va.; 10:48 a.m.

Good was the 'interim' guy after all: Steve Addy; It appears that Max Good was the Rebels' "interim" coach after all.; 10:48 a.m.

Cox Pavilion ushers UNLV programs into 'big time': Victoria Sun; "From worst to first" is how UNLV volleyball coach Deitre Collins described the difference between playing in the Lied Athletic Complex and competing in the nearly finished Cox Pavilion.; 10:48 a.m.

Senate leaders unite against election measure: CARSON CITY -- The two Senate leaders, who are often at odds, lined up on the same side Wednesday, opposing a bill that would force elected officials to resign if they run for another office.; 10:47 a.m.

LVMS owner makes offer on Darlington track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith has made an offer to buy Darlington Raceway in South Carolina from International Speedway Corporation in an effort to gain second NASCAR Winston Cup dates for his tracks ...; 10:47 a.m.

LV company expects profit: The Las Vegas company said it recorded $343,000 in operating income and sales of $3 million for the quarter. It did not provide year-ago comparisons.; 10:20 a.m.

Canadian casino braces for strike: The company that manages Casino Windsor in Canada has canceled all hotel reservations and entertainment booked for the weekend in anticipation of an employee strike Sunday morning.; 10:19 a.m.

Firm issues earnings estimate: That would mark a substantial improvement over the net loss of 89 cents per share reported by Alliance in the year-ago quarter.; 10:18 a.m.

Indiana legislators move to block lucrative dockside gambling: INDIANAPOLIS -- A Senate committee dealt a severe and possibly lethal blow Wednesday to legislation that would legalize dockside gambling in Indiana.; 10:17 a.m.

Nevada casino operator buys Atlantic City resort: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- The grand dame of the Boardwalk has a wealthy new partner who wants to restore some of her faded luster.; 10:16 a.m.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Garrett Guzman and Sara Bausher: Male Athlete of the Week:GARRETT GUZMAN; 10:05 a.m.

Prep softball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:56 a.m.

Prep baseball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:56 a.m.

Prep boys volleyball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:52 a.m.

Sun Prep Softball Top 10: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and Sparks Tribune.; 9:50 a.m.

Sun Prep Baseball Top 10: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and Sparks Tribune.; 9:47 a.m.

State official says he doubts NRC efforts to downplay activity: A Nuclear Regulatory Commission official tried to reassure a state representative Wednesday night that increasing activity by NRC staff does not mean a permit for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain is under ...; 9:41 a.m.

Prep boys golf standings: CLASS 4A; 9:40 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Adams, Top Rank accuse WBA of 'sabotage' in bout: Dean Juipe; Front and center on national TV and with a microphone in his face, Bones Adams took off on the World Boxing Association for its manipulation of his scheduled opponents last Friday in Owensboro, Ky.; 9:36 a.m.

McSwain off to a flying start: Spencer Patterson; As James McSwain raced downfield to catch up to the football, a quest to become the state's fastest high school sprinter was the farthest thing from his mind. He simply wanted to reel in the ...; 9:34 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Can Reno break baseball poll jinx?: Spencer Patterson; Basic couldn't hang onto it. Neither could Galena. Now it's Reno High's turn to see if it can stay No. 1 in the Sun's statewide baseball poll for more than one week.; 9:34 a.m.

UNLV Olympic sports notes: Lady Rebels tennis falls to No. 1 team: Stanford, the nation's top-ranked women's tennis team, lost only one set Wednesday en route to a 7-0 defeat of UNLV at the Fertitta Tennis Complex.; 9:31 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Altamont Pass - Delahoussaye takes this Dutton trainee, draws good middle post for 2-furlong drag race, trainer is good with youngsters. Phoney Gold - Atkinson aboard Stute trainee, draws well, this Gold ...; 9:30 a.m.

Catching up with: Jody Lupo: High School: Bishop Gorman ('99); 9:29 a.m.

Johnson's in the running for Rebels' tailback spot: Steve Guiremand; One look at his number and it's easy to figure out who UNLV senior tailback Jabari Johnson grew up idolizing.; 9:26 a.m.

Where I stand--Brian Greenspun: Where seized assets go: PROPERTY SEIZURES ... part two.; 9:14 a.m.

Editorial: Give new drug plan a chance: Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, has introduced legislation that would overhaul the program. Rather than have private firms administer the benefit, Buckley would have the state itself run a single plan. Buckley also notes that ...; 9:13 a.m.

Local honor guard team wins state competition for second year: Dick Benoit; Honor Guard members of the Nellis Squadron, Nevada Civil Air Patrol won the right to represent Nevada in national competition for the second consecutive year, edging teams from the Tahoe/Truckee and Clark County squadrons during ...; 9:13 a.m.

Editorial: Landreth's tenure marked by success: Among her successes, Landreth worked hard to stem organized crime in the valley and cracked down on illegal telemarketers. Landreth's office also sought to uphold federal laws that aren't always on the beaten path for ...; 9:12 a.m.

Students deserve praise for protest: The message of discontent has been sent loud and clear by the students. If those who are supposed to protect children fail to do so, then the children must take such a stand.; 9:12 a.m.

Kids need to learn the basics: The brain made the computers. Computers did not make the brain. Two much staring at computers could make a child brain-dead. Children should be taught to use what God gave them (the brain) and channel ...; 9:11 a.m.

Daschle idea for tax cut sure beats Bush's: It is the best proposal thus far. It gives the nonrich a much-needed tax break. And it prevents the rich from getting a huge tax cut, which President Bush's proposal permits.; 9:11 a.m.

Community briefs for March 29, 2001: The Nevada Minority Purchasing Council's sixth annual Excellence Awards and Concert will begin with a silent auction at 6 p.m. Friday at Caesars Palace.; 9:09 a.m.

Review: 'Spy Kids' is a double-0 negative: Geoff Carter; Grade: One and one-half stars; 8:59 a.m.

Leno still taking his show on the road: Matt Jacob; Jay Leno has been joking around with late-night television viewers for nearly a decade as host of "The Tonight Show." And save a brief slump in the mid-1990s, he's dominated the late-night ratings war with ...; 8:55 a.m.

Mob scene: Fans, stars of The Sopranos' gripped by hit HBO series: Kimberley McGee; It's big, baby, and the country as well as Las Vegas is in its grip.; 8:52 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Plenty of laughs to be had in Las Vegas forums: Joe Delaney; Mac King looks like a country boy, is really a hip hayseed, has a different but also very funny approach to his legerdemain, afternoons at Harrah's ... Lance Burton features Michael Goudeau, comedy juggler, for ...; 8:19 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Hotel owners should care more for city: Ruthe Deskin; There's another Las Vegas outside the Strip, and I think state Sen. Joe Neal is thinking about the depressed areas of our city when he continues his quest for an increased tax on the big ...; 8:18 a.m.

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