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Archive for May 8, 2001

Cheney meets with Nevada senators over Yucca dump: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney met with Sens. John Ensign, R-Nev., and Harry Reid, D-Nev., today over nuclear waste and the future of nuclear power in the United States.; 12:27 p.m.

LV-Cleveland flight announced, existing Vegas service beefed up by America West: America West will have one daily flight departing for Cleveland at 11:30 p.m., and a flight arriving in Las Vegas at 9:22 p.m. Cleveland will become America West's 39th destination from Las Vegas.; 11:33 a.m.

Bulletin board flap could spark taxi boycott: McCarran International Airport is bracing tonight for its second boycott by taxicab drivers this month, but airport officials anticipate little if any disruption of customer service.; 10:58 a.m.

Yucca water runoff raises concern: Floods may pose radiation risk to communities: Floodwater draining from Yucca Mountain is raising concerns that radiation could be carried into the environment.; 10:54 a.m.

LV-Cleveland flight announced: America West will have one daily flight departing for Cleveland at 11:30 p.m., and a flight arriving in Las Vegas at 9:22 p.m. Cleveland will become America West's 39th destination from Las Vegas.; 10:53 a.m.

National Airlines discloses huge fourth-quarter loss: Still plans to grow: National Airlines, despite taking huge losses in the last six months of 2000, still doesn't look like a company operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It had back-to-back weeks of record bookings in April.; 10:45 a.m.

LV telecom firm sued, appeals fine: Las Vegas-based law firm Albright, Stoddard, Warnich & Albright filed the suits on behalf of Olga Fisher of Fisher Enterprises, Kids International Inc., Hudson Capital Partners and Omni Pure Filter Co.; 10:43 a.m.

Agency delays debate on newspaper, TV ownership: With the agency divided along party lines, Republican FCC Chairman Michael Powell must strike a balance on any proposals. Two Republicans and one Democrat are awaiting Senate confirmation to join the commission, which could happen ...; 10:42 a.m.

Bill to lower pot penalties clears Assembly committee: CARSON CITY -- A bill that reduces the penalty for possession of a small amount of marijuana from a felony to a misdemeanor breezed through a hearing before the Assembly Ways and Means Committee Monday.; 10:40 a.m.

Four teens charged with murder in beating death of homeless man: Kim Smith; Four teenage boys suspected of beating a homeless man to death with their fists, feet and a shopping cart will be tried for murder.; 10:40 a.m.

Officer faces investigation in six cases: Keith Paul; A Metro Police traffic officer who is facing disciplinary action for misconduct on one sustained complaint also is facing five other pending internal investigations of other complaints, police officials told the Sun.; 10:38 a.m.

News briefs for May 8, 2001: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who fled the area Monday night in Henderson.; 10:37 a.m.

New boomtown: BLM auction in NLV to draw big bidders: Carol Brown has watched the subdivisions and paved roads slowly encircle her home and horse farm over the past decade.; 10:36 a.m.

Rudin fires Amador, seeks new attorney: Kim Smith; Margaret Rudin is expected to go before District Judge Joseph Bonaventure Wednesday morning to discuss the firing of lead her attorney, Michael Amador.; 10:35 a.m.

Donations can help boy to attend summer camp: His father promised to work overtime so the boy could go to camp this year. But overtime hours were out of the question after his father broke his leg and now isn't eligible to work ...; 10:30 a.m.

Mandalay details spending, share buyback program: B of A was authorized last year by Mandalay to purchase up to $125 million of Mandalay stock on the market. Mandalay's report, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicated B of A has ...; 10:29 a.m.

NCAA bet ban pointwoman quitting: But Doris Dixon said her move had nothing to do with the NCAA losing some traction among lawmakers in its lobbying effort on the betting ban bill. Congress will ultimately approve the bill, despite an ...; 10:27 a.m.

Santa Fe settles suit against shareholder: Santa Fe announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it has settled a 1999 lawsuit against David Lesser, head of New York investment firm Hudson Bay Partners LP. Also settled was ...; 10:26 a.m.

Director sells shares: Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicate that Tennessee businessman R. Brad Martin sold 10,000 shares of Harrah's stock, grossing $353,000. The document did not indicate whether Martin acquired these shares through the ...; 10:26 a.m.

Measure to expand Alabama gambling on the fast track: Phillip Rawls; MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Gambling machine legislation that passed the Alabama Senate last week is on the fast track in the Alabama House, where it is scheduled for a committee vote today.; 10:26 a.m.

Casino cleared in death: Bobby Lee Sturms was intoxicated and was eating at the Carson Street Cafe on March 27, 1995, when he became sick and passed out, according to court records.; 10:25 a.m.

Another leukemia case hits Fallon: A teenage girl has been diagnosed with the 14th case of childhood leukemia linked to Fallon since 1998.; 10:21 a.m.

Miller testifies Jones' flier caused his reputation harm: Kim Smith; Former City Councilman Steve Miller told jurors Monday that although he knew he wasn't going to win the 1991 mayoral race against Jan Laverty Jones, he wanted to lose with dignity.; 10:20 a.m.

Plea deal expected in teen prostitution: Kim Smith; An Atlanta man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and bringing her to Las Vegas where she was caught soliciting for purposes of prostitution will take a deal.; 10:20 a.m.

Team Ganassi a natural fit for LV's Vasser: It may seem like the most unlikely of pairings, considering the way Chip Ganassi and Jimmy Vasser parted ways last fall.; 10:16 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Softball program gets its stadium: Dean Juipe; Shan McDonald and I meet once a year, every year, during the spring.; 10:15 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Dirt bike races soup up Sam Boyd attendance: So UNLV is going to move a pair of its Saturday football games to Friday night to bring a little more exposure to its rejuvenated football program.; 10:09 a.m.

Assembly committee votes to kill state science office: CARSON CITY -- The Office of Science Engineering and Technology, created by former Gov. Bob Miller, may be on its death bed.; 10:03 a.m.

Teens seek more choices: Jace Radke; Ronnie Fleming, 17, says he would like to see more recreation centers and activities in West Las Vegas that cater to young people.; 10:02 a.m.

Two seniors drug plans competing: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn says improvements in his senior citizen prescription drug program will see enrollment go from 242 people to 7,000.; 10:01 a.m.

Easier requirements asked to lure dentists to Nevada: By Emily Richmond; A bill being considered in the state Senate Wednesday would make it easier for out-of-state dentists to move their practices to Nevada, although those already working here say easing the rules would lure inferior dentists.; 10:00 a.m.

PCL standings: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE; 9:50 a.m.

PCL Box: Las Vegas-Edmonton: E--Moriarty. DP--Las Vegas 2, Edmonton 1. LOB--Las Vegas 13, Edmonton 9.; 9:45 a.m.

Obituaries for May 8, 2001: Scott Alan Adams, 41, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 8, 1959, in California. A resident for five years, he was a truck driver.; 9:42 a.m.

MASH, city try to strike a deal: Diana Sahagun; No deal has been reached between MASH Village and Las Vegas officials after days of negotiations, but both sides seem intent on reaching a resolution that will keep the homeless shelter open permanently.; 9:41 a.m.

New housing plans designed to give boost to downtown: Diana Sahagun; Two more affordable housing developments that will break ground downtown this summer will help anchor commercial projects planned for the area.; 9:40 a.m.

Downtown move suits law firm: Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas officials are trying to keep downtown law firms from heading to the suburbs and are succeeding with Mainor & Harris.; 9:40 a.m.

Edmonton throttles 51s: Rick Sofield's squad, which returns home to open a four-game series with the Tucson Sidewinders tonight at 7 at Cashman Field, hit perhaps the lowest point of a season already surprisingly full of low points ...; 9:37 a.m.

Vasser tops 219 mph for ninth-fastest time: Vasser toured the world famous 2 1/2-mile oval in the early afternoon at 219.381 mph in the Target G Force/Oldsmobile entry.; 9:37 a.m.

ACDelco, LV Events to sponsor drag races: The event, which will be called the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, will be the second visit by drag racing's biggest stars to LVMS this year. It will be the 23rd of 24 national events ...; 9:36 a.m.

GV's Guzman named top baseball player: Guzman, an outfielder, was the coaches' selection for Southern Nevada's Player of the Year. He finished his four-year varsity career with a .530 batting average, hitting .489 with and eight homers and 41 RBIs for ...; 9:36 a.m.

'Copters should be kept quiet: Some tour-guide helicopters are noisy and some are quiet, just as some motorcycles are noisy and some are quiet. They can all be made quiet, but it costs a bit of money. If the owners ...; 9:29 a.m.

Circuses fuel abuse of animals: Use your money for the wonderful non-animal circuses, carnivals and abundant entertainment offered right here in town. Don't be a contributor to animal cruelty.; 9:29 a.m.

Letter: Don't take teeth out of dental licensing laws: The main proponents of SB133 are massive corporate health insurance companies. Some of these same conglomerates are the very ones the federal government has protected for years against lawsuits. Can anyone guess why this protection ...; 9:28 a.m.

Editorial: 'Stamp out' hunger is letter carriers' aim: The food drive's convenience is a major contributor for the public support it receives. All that residents have to do is leave a can of food or other nonperishable food products by their mailboxes. From ...; 9:27 a.m.

Where I stand--Brian Greenspun: We need tax hike now: ROME WASN'T built in a day. That's because good things take time.; 9:27 a.m.

Editorial: Don't fool with deal on power: Sierra Pacific Resources, the parent company of Nevada Power, isn't opposing this plan -- as long as there are guarantees that the customers left behind wouldn't be hurt. Yet there is an inherent unfairness to ...; 9:26 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:10 p.m.; 9:18 a.m.

2001 Prep Baseball All-Star Roster: First Team: Matt Elliott, P, Bas; Derek Rodriguez, P, Gor; Ryan Tabor, P, GV; Larry Ellenbrook, P, PV; Robert Grana, C, Cim; Jesse Craig, 1B, Bas; Micah Schnurstein, 2B, Bas; Zeke Parraz, SS, GV; J.C. ...; 9:16 a.m.

Prep boys volleyball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:15 a.m.

Prep boys golf standings: CLASS 4A; 9:14 a.m.

Prep baseball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:14 a.m.

Prep softball standings: CLASS 4A; 9:13 a.m.

Monday's prep results: BASEBALL; 9:12 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Brown's Champion - Hustling bug boy Rodriguez aboard Lewis trainee, draws good post for 7-furlongopener, good spot for action. Argolid - Hard-knocking gelding competitive at this level, draws right outside top pick, ...; 9:11 a.m.

Indy 500 speeds: 1. (2T) Greg Ray, Dallara-Oldsmobile, 222.976.; 9:11 a.m.

A real reach: Local couples embrace adoptees from overseas: Kimberley McGee; For three days the newborn was fed by local elderly women who were fearful of police scrutiny.; 8:58 a.m.

Immunization schedule for May 8, 2001: * North Las Vegas Public Health Center, 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd. (at McDaniel Street), Suite F, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 8:27 a.m.

Community briefs for May 8, 2001: Seniors United, a nonprofit and nonpartisan political education corporation, will hold its monthly forum Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road.; 8:27 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Juror's ex hints at ulterior motives: Kate Maddox; Remember Juror No. 11 in the Margaret Rudin trial? The one whose antics almost stopped the proceedings? The one who contends she was bullied into voting for a conviction? The one who mouthed an apology ...; 8:26 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Do some drivers lack morals?: Ionce hit a cat.; 8:25 a.m.

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