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Archive for January 2, 2002

Another storm, more road controls: AP; Moisture that was expected to accompany the storm didn't materialize and an earlier warning for the mountains was reduced to a snow advisory. The 12-18 inches forecast initially was reduced to 4-6 inches over the ...; 11:50 a.m.

Plans help parents save for child's education: Chris Jones; At home on maternity leave, the new mother thought back upon the financial struggles she encountered as a young student at an Arizona technical school.; 11:25 a.m.

It's a girl! New Year's Baby born 2 minutes after midnight: The first baby of the new year was born two minutes after midnight Tuesday at MountainView Hospital -- a day earlier than she was expected to make her debut into the world.; 11:03 a.m.

Lakes in LV shopping center, timeshare deals: Grace Leong; Lakes Gaming Inc. of Minneapolis said Monday its development opportunities at Harmon Avenue and the Las Vegas Strip were bought out by developers when they acquired two Lakes properties on the Strip for a combined ...; 11:03 a.m.

Terror slowdown topped gaming year: David Strow; The slowdown in tourism after the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes was by far the gaming industry's biggest story in 2001.; 11:00 a.m.

Las Vegas' major hotels report sellouts for New Year's: David Strow; Despite a national economic slowdown and terrorism fears, Las Vegas was a full house this weekend.; 10:51 a.m.

Nothing personal in battle of Rose Bowl QBs: Steve Guiremand; PASADENA, Calif. -- Even though he finished a close third to Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch in the Heisman Trophy voting last month, Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey said it would be a mistake to make Thursday ...; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Centennial, LV capture holiday titles: Spencer Patterson; Winter break. For most high school students, it's a chance to take a three-week break from classes and celebrate the holidays with family and friends.; 10:25 a.m.

Special officers stand by during revelry: Rebecca Malone; One hundred people with specialized skills hunkered down at the Clark County Government Center on New Year's Eve, ready for any emergency.; 9:56 a.m.

Opportunity of a lifetime: Steve Guiremand; PASADENA, Calif. -- It's been quite a month for Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch.; 9:49 a.m.

Kelly's ad-libs heighten level of excitement: Steve Addy; When senior guard Lou Kelly has the ball, UNLV coach Charlie Spoonhour can only fasten his seatbelt and hope something good happens.; 9:49 a.m.

6-year-old a key witness in case against mother: Kim Smith; Six-year-old Sylvia Deande may not take the stand against her mother later this month, but jurors will still hear her describe how the woman allegedly beat her 5-year-old stepsister to death, a judge ruled Monday.; 9:49 a.m.

Hit-and-run car sought in death: Metro Police today have two potential felonies to solve from a hit-and-run accident that left a woman dead and her belongings apparently rifled through.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Circuits hand out yearly awards: Peter Benton; Tiger Woods, Allen Doyle and Chad Campbell have been chosen players of the year on the PGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour and Buy.com Tour, respectively, by the membership of each circuit.; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: These guys are the gambler's all-stars: For a few years in the late 1980s and early '90s, a publication called the Stardust Sports Registry enjoyed a short but memorable run, earning a page in the annals of Las Vegas sports betting ...; 9:47 a.m.

Man charged in wife's killing goes on trial: Kim Smith; Jury selection was slated to begin this afternoon in the trial of a Las Vegas attorney accused of killing his former wife shortly before Christmas 2000.; 9:45 a.m.

County wants shopping carts corraled at stores: Adrienne Packer; Shopping carts abandoned in Las Vegas streets and empty lots have become such a nuisance, Clark County officials are considering an ordinance requiring retail stores to build confinement systems in their parking lots.; 9:44 a.m.

News briefs for January 2, 2002: A 19-year-old Las Vegas man who interceded in an argument between his mother and stepfather early today was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of murder with a weapon.; 9:43 a.m.

Company expands operations: The new division, named TiMET Automotive, is headquartered at the company's Morgantown, Pa., plant.; 9:41 a.m.

Airline stock rises after bailout: The Tempe, Ariz.-based airline received conditional approval for the loan guarantee Friday, the first carrier to be awarded a portion of the multibillion package passed by Congress after the Sept. 11 attacks. Under terms of ...; 9:40 a.m.

Women's prison in financial trouble: CARSON CITY -- Financial trouble is brewing at the Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Facility, which is operated by a private company.; 9:40 a.m.

Homicides up after four-year decline: Keith Paul; Metro Police's four-year decline in homicides came to a crashing end in 2001, with a 44 percent rise over the year before, leaving cops and experts baffled.; 9:39 a.m.

Efficient charity: Lutheran group rated third best in nation: Christine Springer, executive director of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, teaches a course at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and does consulting work to supplement her income from the charity.; 9:39 a.m.

Las Vegas off to good start for '02: Jace Radke; The new year in Las Vegas got off to a good start, as 280,000 people celebrated without any major problems and many hotel workers who had been laid off after Sept. 11 were called back ...; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Lady Rebels inch toward spot in poll: Dean Juipe; The standard is a simple one. Be ranked among the top 25 in the weekly Associated Press poll and you can call yourself a success.; 9:33 a.m.

Large theme parks hurt in 2001; Regional parks hold their own: Mike Schneider; ORLANDO, Fla. -- Most of North America's largest theme and amusement parks suffered declines in attendance in 2001, hurt by fears of air travel after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and a slowing economy.; 9:08 a.m.

Former gaming regulator dies: Read, a Camden, N.J., native, served on the Casino Control Commission from 1983 through 1989.; 9:08 a.m.

Reno casino operator buying Gold Ranch: Sands Regent said the final price will be based on the property's trailing 12-months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent preceding closing at a capitalization rate of about 20 percent.; 9:08 a.m.

AT&T sued over lottery delay in South Carolina: Amy Geier; COLUMBIA, S.C. -- While the first sales of the South Carolina Education Lottery's scratch-off tickets are just days away, the startup of the game where players pick numbers remains uncertain.; 9:08 a.m.

Casino executive leaves: Luciani, 56, also resigned last week from the board of directors at GB Holdings, which runs the casino. A successor was not named for any of the positions Luciani held, and neither he or Sands ...; 9:07 a.m.

New federal judge ready to dive into busy calendar: Kim Smith; Nevada's newest federal judge is ready to step in and help his overburdened colleagues.; 8:52 a.m.

Americans reach out for online religious experience: Stacy J. Willis; More than 3 million Americans per day obtained religious information from the Internet in 2001 -- up from 2 million in 2000, according to a national survey released last week.; 8:52 a.m.

Community briefs for January 2, 2002: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitor's Center. To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some ...; 8:52 a.m.

Making a case for interpreters: Nevada courts join language program: By Timothy Pratt; Nevada, after more than a decade of trying, will adopt a nationally standardized program this week for testing and certifying interpreters in foreign languages.; 8:51 a.m.

Letter: Geraldo not a serious reporter: Fox News should have known better to hire him and call him their "war correspondent." He is no war correspondent; rather, he is a "talk show" gossip masquerading as a war correspondent.; 8:26 a.m.

Letter: Blind obedience isn't patriotism: Let us not forget that the initial purpose for our "war" in Afghanistan was to get Osama bin Laden. That was clearly stated by G.W. Bush, and unequivocally so ("dead or alive").; 8:25 a.m.

Letter: Las Vegas, and nation, appear to be recovering: In Las Vegas, we will remember not only the shock and numbing terror of the attacks, but also the unnerving sensation of our economy falling apart. Thousands of people were laid off in the weeks ...; 8:25 a.m.

Obituaries for January 2, 2002: Robert E. Barrett, 76, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Silverton, Ore. A resident for 50 years, he was a retired real estate broker, World War ...; 8:24 a.m.

Editorial: Let's finally get it right this time: Despite last month's vote, the issue may not be settled after all. At Thursday's County Commission meeting, the commission is expected to consider a "cleanup" ordinance that could resolve ambiguities in the ordinance and possibly ...; 8:24 a.m.

Editorial: Laid-off workers are still in need of help: Despite the good news, there's one economic factor that shouldn't go ignored as the new year starts: unemployment. The national unemployment rate jumped in November to 5.7 percent, its highest level in six years. In ...; 8:24 a.m.

Hunger pangs satisfied at Las Vegas high schools: Max Jacobson; In less than 10 minutes several hundred high school students will be served, leaving ample time for them to enjoy their meal. The lunch period, one of two in local high schools, lasts just 30 ...; 8:19 a.m.

Rush in: Eliseevsky Restaurant brings Russian cuisine to Las Vegas: It was, she said, the best salmon she'd ever had.; 8:17 a.m.

Chalone Vineyard '99 Chardonnay: Available at Nevada Wine Cellar and Cost Plus, $28.99.; 8:13 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Local Adopt-A-Bear Program serves 400 children: Elizabeth Foyt; Catching up on holiday news were Vivienne Morris and Suzanne Van Aiken, both past Junior League Sustainer presidents, seen with Jean Curran, Beverly Daly, Mary Cashman, Laura Spina with her mother Jane Fielden, Sandy Windom ...; 8:13 a.m.

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