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Archive for May 23, 2001

Nevada jobless rate increases: CARSON CITY -- Unemployment in Nevada rose to 4.9 percent in April with 48,900 people out of work, the state reported today.; 11:17 a.m.

Garcia's hope for funds fades: Terry Webster; Clark County School Superintendent Carlos Garcia said he is losing hope of receiving an increase in per-pupil funding from the state after a meeting last week with Gov. Kenny Guinn.; 11:16 a.m.

Police reopen seven internal probes: Keith Paul; Metro Police have reopened all of the internal investigations done by a sergeant who was relieved of duty after allegedly falsifying reports during an internal probe.; 11:16 a.m.

Teen sentenced to four years for slaying of abusive father: Jeffrey Libby; Sixteen-year-old Conan Pope was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison and 11 years of subsequent probation for fatally shooting his abusive father after a fight over dirty dishes in their Las Vegas mobile home.; 11:14 a.m.

Feds investigate Nevada rights panel: Adrienne Packer; A federal agency has launched an investigation into the Nevada Equal Rights Commission after receiving complaints that cases before the state board have dragged on for more than a year.; 11:14 a.m.

Classic clash: Car owners in fender bender with county code enforcers: Diana Sahagun; When Las Vegas resident Bill Stojack fought code enforcement officers who tried to get the former firefighter to relocate his prized possession -- an armored personnel carrier -- it was one man's fight.; 11:13 a.m.

Officials say children safe at day care: By Emily Richmond; The near-drowning Saturday of two toddlers while under the care of a Clark County day care provider was an isolated incident, officials with the county's Department of Social Services said Tuesday.; 11:12 a.m.

Reid played major role in decision of senator: Nevada Sen. Harry Reid brokered the deal that is expected to allow Sen. James Jeffords, R-Vt., to abandon the Republican Party and become an independent, Capitol Hill sources said this morning.; 11:04 a.m.

Belz, Showcase malls to expand -- others quiet: Grace Leong; Aside from expansion plans by Belz Factory Outlet World and Showcase mall, most big Las Vegas-area mall operators didn't have much to announce at this week's conference of the International Council of Shopping Centers.; 11:03 a.m.

Industry seeks 50 nuke plants: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The nation's nuclear utilities are preparing to build at least 50 power plants in the next 20 years, the industry's top officials announced today.; 11:03 a.m.

Babbitt backs plan for Yucca repository: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, on Tuesday embraced the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, giving the dump a rare endorsement from a noted environmentalist.; 11:02 a.m.

Madden pleads guilty to securities fraud: Under a plea agreement, Madden faces prison time of between 41 and 51 months, must forfeit $3 million and pay at least $5.18 million in restitution.; 11:01 a.m.

Civic leader named to Nevada Taxicab Authority: Wesley-Winn is a 49-year resident of Las Vegas and has been involved in a number of civic activities.; 11:01 a.m.

Slowing economy casts pall on LV retail conference: Reis Inc. reported occupied space in malls and shopping centers in the top 50 markets fell in the first quarter by 5.8 million square feet -- the first quarter of negative absorption since 1992.; 11:01 a.m.

Cingular first in Las Vegas with new high-tech wireless phones: Kevin Ferguson; In the race to bring Internet capabilities to the palm of your hand, Cingular Wireless says it's less than 30 days away from offering new mobile phones to Las Vegas customers that will allow them ...; 11:01 a.m.

Doctors roast airport menus: McCarran said to offer mostly junk food: Food survey; 11:00 a.m.

Regent picks Peccole as preferred buyer: A prominent Las Vegas real estate developer whose focus has been in shopping malls and upscale residential properties has produced the best offer to buy the bankrupt Regent Las Vegas resort, the property's restructuring team ...; 10:54 a.m.

Miss. casinos hurt by soft economy, fuel prices: Jack Elliott Jr; JACKSON, Miss. -- Paying for heat and gas is keeping patrons from spending money in casinos, industry officials say. Business layoffs also contributed to casino revenues falling in April.; 10:54 a.m.

Companionship beneficial for 10-year-old: His family used to go camping twice a month, but since they moved from Seattle two years ago, they have encountered financial problems and they have not been able to afford it, she says.; 10:53 a.m.

Shuffle Master beats expectations: Shuffle Master Inc., which increased revenues for leases on card shufflers, table games and slot machines in the quarter ended April 30, reported net income of $3 million, 24 cents a share, on revenues of ...; 10:53 a.m.

Jobless benefits for fired housekeeper at issue: Mirage, in a petition filed in Clark County District Court, said the agency's decision to affirm a referee's findings to award unemployment insurance benefits to Doug Harrington was "erroneous, arbitrary and capricious."; 10:53 a.m.

Kerkorian sells 1.9 million shares of stock: Kirk Kerkorian on Tuesday reported the sale of 1.9 million shares of common stock through his Tracinda Corp. for $30.50 a share.; 10:53 a.m.

PurchasePro's Johnson says he resigned to help diffuse lawsuits: "Since I'm not there, it takes away the focus of litigation and puts the focus back on running the company," Johnson told the Journal in comments published today.; 10:33 a.m.

Legislative briefs for May 23, 2001: Gov. Kenny Guinn Tuesday signed 43 bills including two to liberalize Nevada's concealed weapon laws.; 10:31 a.m.

Sunrise loses indigent-funding battle: CARSON CITY -- Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has lost the latest battle in a fight for $3.2 million in extra federal money targeted for Nevada hospitals to treat indigent patients.; 10:30 a.m.

Baby-abandoning bill OK'd: CARSON CITY -- With yet another tragic case making headlines in Las Vegas, the Assembly unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would allow a parent to abandon an unwanted infant without fear of prosecution.; 10:28 a.m.

Senate rejects new DMV hires: CARSON CITY -- A proposal to hire an additional 129 employees for the Department of Motor Vehicles to reduce waiting times was defeated in the Senate Tuesday.; 10:27 a.m.

Garcia says bonus for him inappropriate given finances: Terry Webster; A salary hike or bonus -- or both -- could be offered to Superintendent Carlos Garcia after his first job performance evaluation by the Clark County School Board.; 10:24 a.m.

Residents skeptical about access to Yucca hearings: PAHRUMP -- If Yucca Mountain is recommended as the site to store the nation's high-level nuclear waste, computers will make hearings to license a repository more accessible than previously possible, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials ...; 10:20 a.m.

Murder conviction upheld: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Steven Sanchez, who fatally beat to death another man with a rock in Clark County after arguments over drugs.; 10:19 a.m.

Black Mesa agrees to fine: Seven separate spills of the pulverized coal mixed with water occurred along Black Mesa's 273-mile pipeline leading from Peabody's Western Coal Co. mine to the station, about 90 miles southeast of Las Vegas, between December ...; 10:18 a.m.

Columnist Victoria Sun: Dilfer wants fairways and greens after career of sacks and TDs: Victoria Sun; Trent Dilfer isn't ready for the PGA Tour just yet, but that doesn't mean a professional golf career isn't in his future.; 10:17 a.m.

Dettloff girlfriend, former attorney to be investigated: Angela Soo; The Clark County District Attorney's office will pursue an investigation of Mitchell Dettloff's fiancee and former defense attorney after a grand jury recommended charges be filed.; 10:17 a.m.

BLM pays state $2.9 million: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn on Tuesday accepted a $2.9 million payment from the Bureau of Land Management as the state's share of the sale of federal land in Clark County.; 10:16 a.m.

9-month-old, left inside car for two hours, on life support: Jace Radke; A 9-month-old boy left inside a parked car for about two hours Tuesday afternoon remained on life support this morning in University Medical Center's pediatric intensive care unit.; 10:15 a.m.

Reid seeks $100 million to fight Fallon leukemia: By Mary Manning; Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., is seeking up to $100 million to study the Fallon childhood leukemia cluster, improve water quality and create a comprehensive data base to track similar illnesses nationwide.; 10:11 a.m.

James' tax plan runs into trouble: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Sen. Mark James began lobbying in earnest Tuesday for his plan to increase business franchise fees.; 10:09 a.m.

Guinn taking no stand yet on business-fee hike: CARSON CITY -- Although Gov. Kenny Guinn wants time to evaluate Sen. Mark James' plan to raise business franchise fee, he said he is lukewarm to the idea.; 10:08 a.m.

Residents rally against Hoover Dam bypass: Jeffrey Libby; The $198 million Hoover Dam bridge bypass is not a done deal.; 10:07 a.m.

Land sale approved: Jeffrey Libby; Sometimes the third time is a charm.; 10:06 a.m.

Local car dealership attracts former athletes: Victoria Sun; Rich Abajian says his employees work so hard, they wouldn't have time to play on a company baseball, basketball or football team.; 9:56 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Golf 20/20 ready to take in depth survey: Peter Benton; It is now official that Golf 20/20, the growth initiative of the golf industry started early last year, will undertake a research project unprecedented in scope.; 9:55 a.m.

Findlay roster: Cliff Findlay, president: Attended Western High School and UNLV, where he was a standout basketball player.; 9:54 a.m.

Clarification: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 9:42 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: CART drivers favored in Indy 500 proposition: Indianapolis 500 fans never tire of arguing the relative merits of drivers in the CART FedEx Series against those in the rival Indy Racing League.; 9:42 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:10 p.m.; 9:40 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Raise The Tempo - Draws good inside post for route opener, Puglisi atop Aguirre trainee, dangerous combination here. Winning Genes - Solis takes Sise trainee, draws well here, jockey starting to heat ...; 9:39 a.m.

Tennis: UNLV's Janus loses first-round match: Competing for the first time since April 28, the 68th-ranked Janus blew a 3-1 first-set lead and was swept 6-3, 6-1 by 41st-ranked Liesl Fichtbauer of Fresno State. Janus ended the season with an overall ...; 9:38 a.m.

PCL box: Tucson-Las Vegas: E--Nelson 2. DP--Tucson 1. LOB--Tucson 7, Las Vegas 9. 2B--Wilson, K. Johnson. 3B--Cintron. SB--Spivey.; 9:37 a.m.

Here comes the son: Steve Guiremand; The latest edition of ESPN The Magazine has compiled a list it calls the Clutch Hall of Fame.; 9:30 a.m.

Tark's team might pay visit to Las Vegas: Steve Addy; If only for one night, Jerry Tarkanian might get to coach basketball in Las Vegas again.; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Teens find NBA draft irresistible: Dean Juipe; We all know better than to underestimate the influence of peer pressure.; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce reigns supreme: CARSON CITY -- The kings are dead; long live the kings.; 9:04 a.m.

Editorial: Not letting politics get in the way: The current prescription program for seniors is run by a private insurer selected by the Guinn administration. Critics correctly have pointed out, however, that not only is the current plan too limited in how much ...; 8:41 a.m.

Editorial: Nevada just might get new neighbors: Still, some casino executives in West Wendover are skeptical of the plan, saying it could hurt redevelopment in Utah's Wendover if speculators squirrel away undeveloped land in the hope that one day casinos could be ...; 8:41 a.m.

Letter: Tax cut good for pizza, beer: Sorry, Mr. President, but our refunds will have to help us pay for projected tax increases for programs that our city, counties and state-elected officials have in mind for us.; 8:41 a.m.

Letter: Assure utilities access for all: Nevadans need affordable utility services. Having air conditioning in Southern Nevada during the extreme heat of summer, and heating in Northern Nevada during the intense cold of winter, is absolutely essential. AARP supports Assembly Bill ...; 8:40 a.m.

Letter: State must hold Nevada Bell to letter of law: An SBC spokesperson stated that SBC Telecom plans servicing customers with long distance by April 2002. According to the article, an SBC official said an investigation into SBC Communications Inc.'s failure to provide accurate information ...; 8:40 a.m.

Obituaries for May 23, 2001: Barbara L. Bales, 65, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 14, 1935, in El Paso, Texas. A resident for two years, she was a homemaker.; 8:35 a.m.

Community briefs for May 23, 2001: The Water Street Beach Party, featuring Jan and Dean and the Surfaris, will turn Henderson's Water Street into virtual beachfront property Saturday.; 8:34 a.m.

BBB move disrupts better business: Erica Johnson; Phones at the Better Business Bureau rang off the hook Tuesday after three days of being missing in action during its move from its office on Spring Mountain Road to a new location on Palomino ...; 8:33 a.m.

Metro gives meritorious service awards: Officers Bryan Brooks, Michael Lardomita and William Stockdale were honored for helping rescue a man dangling from a ledge of the Lady Luck parking garage on Nov. 6.; 8:32 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Event benefits Alzheimer's research: Elizabeth Foyt; Perhaps it is only natural for a city known for beating impossible odds to be taking on the most insidious of diseases, Alzheimer's disease. Last week the fifth annual, hugely successful benefit for Alzheimer's disease ...; 8:24 a.m.

Desert diversity: Southern Nevada landscapes needn't be devoid of character: Today the unruly mix, which has overtaken the view of his home, provides a rich, textured blend of wispy greens, colorful blossoms and musky scents.; 8:22 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Some tips on choosing right lights: With power bills soaring, now is the time to consider options other than using incandescent light bulbs. Save electricity and money by replacing regular light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs.; 8:16 a.m.

REVIEW: 'Pearl Harbor:' Bad romance and colorful mutilation: Geoff Carter; Pearl Harbor; 1:33 a.m.

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