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Archive for December 2, 2002

Defendant in murder case claims retardation: Jace Radke; An alleged murder-for-hire case involving a lesbian love triangle that was to go to trial today will be continued after a defendant's claim that he is mentally retarded.; 11:10 a.m.

Policies intended to end regents' conflicts: Jennifer Knight; New policies proposed for the Nevada college system's Board of Regents attempt to clear the future of the types of ethical land mines that regents have stepped on lately.; 11:10 a.m.

RTC says impact of bus cuts will be minimal: People also can submit comments over the phone at 228-7433.; 11:10 a.m.

LV Democrats to chair key Assembly panels: Erin Neff; Two veteran politicians were named today to lead two key committees in the state Assembly.; 11:08 a.m.

Homeless seek out warmth as winds of winter blow: By Timothy Pratt; When the sun goes down and the desert winds blow, doorways set under an awning, moving trucks left open or the four walls that set off garbage bins behind a Taco Bell become prime pieces ...; 11:08 a.m.

Harrah's renovating, expanding two properties: Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel in Iowa is planning $8.4 million in renovations at its hotel, including a new marble entryway and new decor in the lobby.; 11:01 a.m.

Nuclear waste containers called hazardous waste: SUN STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS; The Energy Department failed to obtain a hazardous waste permit for the tons of dangerous metals that would be used to fabricate the giant casks that would encase the nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, Nevada ...; 11:01 a.m.

Taxpayers off the hook for NHP uniforms: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Highway Patrol chief says taxpayers won't have to pay for a new look for about 400 troopers, but the officers' association may not support the uniform change proposal.; 10:58 a.m.

Pahrump helicopter base up and running: Erica D. Johnson; With a restaffing of a helicopter base in Pahrump, the Las Vegas Valley is expected to have more coverage from air ambulances to quickly respond to life-threatening injuries.; 10:57 a.m.

Downtown LV courthouse a model of security: Jace Radke; Surrounded by concrete walls and rising from an elevated plaza, the George Federal Building looks down on Las Vegas Boulevard like a modern castle.; 10:57 a.m.

News briefs for Dec. 2, 2002: An 18-year-old Las Vegas man was killed when gunfire erupted in the 1000 block of Hassell Avenue near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Lake Mead Drive about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Metro Police said.; 10:54 a.m.

Gambling expansion may aid Vermont track: Anne Wallace Allen; POWNAL, Vt. -- Standing high above a bandstand that seated thousands and a racetrack now covered with grass, Jimmy Winchester pointed to the spot where he used to fire the starting gun that sent the ...; 9:54 a.m.

Tenants file suit against nation's largest landlord: Jill Barton; WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Tenants sued the nation's largest landlord alleging that the company has taken advantage of young consumers and collected millions of dollars worth of illegal fees.; 9:53 a.m.

What if?: Steve Guiremand; FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- As the UNLV Rebels celebrated their first win over a ranked team in 21 years here on Saturday afternoon, a 36-33 stunner over 13th-ranked Colorado State at Hughes Stadium, the question ...; 9:53 a.m.

UAL mechanics to again vote on wage concessions: Geoffrey White; CHICAGO -- The union representing 13,000 United Airlines mechanics announced today that it has scheduled a second membership ratification vote on United's recovery plan.; 9:53 a.m.

Rebels save best for last at CSU: the numbers; First Quarter: Colorado State 9-0; 9:53 a.m.

Thomas to play in East-West Shrine contest: Steve Guiremand; Copyright 2002 Las Vegas Sun; 9:52 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV win masks its bland season: Dean Juipe; There's never a bad time to play your best game of the season.; 9:51 a.m.

Big man Edwards making and hearing noise: Lady Rebels fall; 9:51 a.m.

Injured Pines' star says he'll play in final: Adam Candee; Desert Pines players, coaches and fans feel free to exhale now: Cornell Johnson is OK and he will play in Saturday's 4A state championship game against McQueen.; 9:50 a.m.

Opportunity knocks for HW McCline: Dean Juipe; Jameel McCline takes a moment to run the question through the trappings of his mind.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Horse racing has stakes on Thanksgiving weekend: Ralph Siraco; With the calendar pushing into the last month of the year, the four-day Thanksgiving holiday of racing was the last big weekend of stakes competition around the country. While horse racing takes brief respites throughout ...; 9:49 a.m.

Judge denies request for class-action status: Fifteen workers initiated the lawsuit in 2001, but it was expected that as many as 350 current and former MGM workers would join a class action, The Detroit News reported Sunday.; 9:43 a.m.

U.S. agency approves land transfer tied to casino: As expected, the federal agency ruled Friday that a Seneca casino at the Niagara Falls Convention Center will have no adverse environmental impact, the Buffalo News reported Saturday.; 9:43 a.m.

Bear Stearns unit buys retailer: The securities firm paid about $310 million for the seller of vitamins and nutritional supplements, according to the New York Times, which said the sale was completed last week. Bear Stearns spokesman Russell Sherman declined ...; 9:42 a.m.

Manufacturing slows for third straight month: The Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management said its index of business activity was 49.2 in November, a slight improvement from the 48.5 reading in October, but still below 50. A reading above 50 signals ...; 9:42 a.m.

Taliban leader cracks down on gambling: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The new pro-Taliban government in Pakistan's sensitive North West Frontier Province bordering Afghanistan vowed to impose Islamic law and crack down on alcohol use, ban playing of music and videos in buses ...; 9:41 a.m.

George Building is model for downtown redevelopment: Jace Radke; The George Federal Building is Mayor Oscar Goodman's standard for the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas.; 9:37 a.m.

Jones connects with LV Beltway: Drivers on the southwest side of the Las Vegas Valley have another way to get around this afternoon.; 9:37 a.m.

State seeks equal time before panel: In November the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste heard from Energy Department, nuclear industry and national transportation representatives, but did not notify Nevada about the meeting, Bob Loux, director of the state Agency on Nuclear ...; 9:36 a.m.

Local sports calendar: WEDNESDAY; 9:36 a.m.

Lewis plans 3 fights: Lewis plans 3 fights; 9:34 a.m.

Prep Schedule: TODAY; 9:14 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Stars saturate Stones scene at Simon: That was the reaction from some of the Rolling Stones fans who saw their Friday night show at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.; 9:07 a.m.

Letter: Some kids can't be motivated: But in reading Mr. Greenspun's article, I noticed that there was one major difference between the students he so highly commended and the students that I currently teach at Western High School: a previous motivation ...; 8:44 a.m.

Letter: Election parody in 2000 turns into reality: "For democracy to take root and flourish, it must be planted in the rich soil of liberty," the parody "quoted" Kostunica. "And the cornerstone of liberty is elections free of tampering or corruption. ... Should ...; 8:44 a.m.

Editorial: TV cameras not suitable for jurors: A news story in the Los Angeles Times described the filming request as an "unprecedented courtroom experiment." It became a news story because a state district judge in Houston decided to grant the film crew's ...; 8:43 a.m.

Editorial: Legislation to help doctors is misguided: Health plans already negotiate with doctors to establish reasonable prices for patients. If those rates can subsequently be hiked by the doctor, what's the point of having a health plan to keep medical costs in ...; 8:43 a.m.

Community briefs for Dec. 2, 2002: Valley Auto Mall will conduct its fifth annual holiday tree decorating contest for high school teams from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Henderson.; 8:24 a.m.

Stones hit their comfort zone in larger venue: Spencer Patterson; When: Friday.; 8:23 a.m.

Immunization schedule for Dec. 2, 2002: HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 8:21 a.m.

Birth announcements for Dec. 2, 2002: Nov. 15:; 8:21 a.m.

Obituaries for Dec. 2, 2002: Ramona Betancourt, 88, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. A homemaker, she was born May 1, 1914, in Puerto Rico.; 8:20 a.m.

Longtime Strip oddsmaker Reizner dies at 81: Sonny Reizner had no regrets that he booked bets on "Who shot J.R.?"; 8:20 a.m.

The Father of our Country: Country Chuck digs deep for popular radio show: During the year prior, the Sunday morning DJ had been waking Las Vegans to the storied songs and tinny licks of country music's yesteryear.; 8:20 a.m.

Trends for Dec. 2, 2002: Lisa Ferguson; Did you brave the crowds and hit the mall Friday, the so-called "biggest shopping day of the year"?; 8:15 a.m.

Nevada volleyball headed for third NCAA tourney in five years: AP; Nevada (22 (9)- will travel to Stanford Friday to face Pacific 18 (12)- in the first round of the Pacific Regional. The Wolf Pack received one of 33 at-large bids for the 64-team tourney.; 4:11 a.m.

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