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Archive for July 11, 2002

Hanks leads mob film on 'Road' to Oscars: Eric Harrison; Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Hoechlin; 11:47 a.m.

Yucca foes shift focus to NRC: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Anti-Yucca Mountain activists said they plan to sustain their effort to derail the project, despite a crushing blow to their cause in the Senate this week.; 11:18 a.m.

New rules proposed for lap dancing: Adrienne Packer; A Clark County commissioner's proposed law to tighten restrictions on lap dances could strip the allure from the Las Vegas indulgence popular with strip club patrons ranging from businessmen to rowdy bachelors.; 11:16 a.m.

Intense heat grips cities across West: Scorching heat is testing California's power reserves and raising concerns about more wildfires in the already-dry West.; 11:15 a.m.

Governor diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer: Erin Neff; Gov. Kenny Guinn announced this morning that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but said it would not affect his job or re-election campaign.; 11:14 a.m.

News briefs for July 11, 2002: A federal grand jury has indicted a Las Vegas man on bank robbery charges in connection with a July 1 robbery that netted more than $64,000.; 11:14 a.m.

Teen running for county office: Adrienne Packer; While many teenagers spend summers dunking fries at fast-food restaurants, Anna Kjorvestad is eyeing a gig that pays a cool $72,000 a year.; 11:11 a.m.

Trauma doctors may be returning to UMC: Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny said she remains hopeful that University Medical Center's trauma center will reopen soon because a small number of orthopedic surgeons have agreed to return.; 11:10 a.m.

Lawsuit filed over money for Tuscany project: Jeffrey Libby; Henderson city officials broke state redevelopment laws when they approved a master-planned community for up to $40 million in city aid, a lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court alleges.; 11:10 a.m.

ID snatchers: Modern thieves steal victims' identities, drain their accounts: Jace Radke; Protection; 11:10 a.m.

Roundup saves 300 wild horses: The roundup began June 22 and ended Sunday with a roundup at Red Rock National Park. Sunday's roundup yielded 60 horses, BLM spokesman Phillip Guerrero said.; 11:07 a.m.

Cash-strapped school district seeks funds for English learners: By Emily Richmond; With Hispanic children already accounting for a third of the seats in local classrooms, Clark County School District officials say their challenge is to keep up with the growing wave of students who need help ...; 11:06 a.m.

Hispanic youths' health sounds alarm: By Timothy Pratt; A report released last week on the health problems of Hispanic children could be a wake-up call for the Las Vegas Valley, area health care professionals said.; 11:06 a.m.

Senators who led in nuke money voted for Yucca: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The senators who have received the most money from the nuclear industry voted for Yucca Mountain, according to a campaign money watchdog group.; 11:02 a.m.

Slot maker's earnings strong: The company expects to report earnings from $1.03 to $1.05 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended June 30. The results exclude the net benefit expected to result from certain non-cash items, the company ...; 10:59 a.m.

Cruise line CFO leaves for gaming post: Glasier, 57, was the No. 2 cruise company's chief financial officer for 17 years, spokesman Michael Sheehan said.; 10:58 a.m.

Business briefs for July 11, 2002: SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Tenet Healthcare Corp. today said quarterly earnings more than doubled as the second-biggest U.S. hospital company treated more patients and raised prices for its medical services.; 10:58 a.m.

Reagan National flights delayed: National officials attributed the change in plans to a delay in the delivery of an airplane that aircraft leasing company Finova was to send to National this summer. Dik Simizu, a spokesman for the airline, ...; 10:58 a.m.

Man stabbed during fight dies at hospital: The stabbing victim was found about 5 a.m. after officers were called to the 2100 block of Exeter Drive, near Lake Mead and Hollywood boulevards. He was taken to Lake Mead Hospital Medical Center where ...; 10:53 a.m.

Quisenberry drops out of race: Adrienne Packer; Esther Quisenberry absorbed her share of attacks during her campaign to take over Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny's District F seat.; 10:53 a.m.

3 firms receive Nevada tax breaks: CARSON CITY -- A national firm that makes salad dressings and sauces is going to get a $1.6 million tax break for building its West Coast manufacturing and distribution plant in Clark County.; 10:50 a.m.

Deceptive practices alleged at NOS Communications: State Consumer Advocate Timothy Hay, the chief deputy attorney general, revealed enforcement plans against NOS after NOS sued the state. He said NOS had filed a complaint for a declaratory judgment that "appears to be ...; 10:48 a.m.

Regulators OK private salon for MGM Grand: By Liz Benston; State regulators Wednesday approved a request by MGM MIRAGE to launch one of the nation's first-ever private casinos -- a move that company executives say will help it attract international customers who now gamble at ...; 10:47 a.m.

Henderson plant in dispute with supplier: Grace Leong; The Colorado River Commission sued to enforce an agreement it says requires a chlorine and hydrochloric acid producer in Henderson to pay more than $100 million for electricity the commission purchased from 13 energy suppliers ...; 10:46 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Henderson's Cooper looking for his first win: 1-5 p.m.: Driver/rider registration, Fiesta-Henderson hotel-casino; 10:40 a.m.

IP's early college football lines continue to entice anxious bettors: Steve Guiremand; UNLV doesn't play BYU in football for another three months, but anxious college football bettors don't have to wait that long to get a line on the game.; 10:37 a.m.

Asst. AD to work for free at UNLV: Steve Addy; After six months of being paid to serve as UNLV's primary athletics fundraiser, Diane Dickerson decided she liked volunteering better, especially if it helps the program's bottom line.; 10:23 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Mosley planning for rematch with Oscar: Dean Juipe; Shane Mosley said it as if it were a matter of fact.; 10:22 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Would Ted have kissed his sister?: Say this about the baseball All-Star Game: At least there's no need to keep its memory alive in a cryonics tank.; 10:19 a.m.

Sugar Shane's sour grapes: Dean Juipe; For all the civility Shane Mosley demonstrated at the outset of his remarks, it didn't take much prodding for him to belittle Vernon Forrest and continue doing it for several minutes.; 10:18 a.m.

Big Time goals: Spencer Patterson; From all of the baggy shorts, crossover dribbles and big-name college coaches in the gymnasium, a basketball fan who wandered over to Durango High School on Wednesday might have thought the adidas Big Time Tournament ...; 10:18 a.m.

Sports briefs for July 11, 2002: The San Francisco Giants' home run king Barry Bonds says he's used creatine supplements and protein pills, according to a televised interview.; 10:17 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday: 1st Race -- CROWNING POINT -- Flores aboard Vienna trainee for--'NYPD Blues' producer-owner Milch, draws good rail post for route opener, Crowning win here? RETRO FEVER -- Draws alongside top pick for low-level claimer, P. ...; 10:16 a.m.

Friday horse racing entries: Post Time 7:05 p.m.; 10:14 a.m.

Drugmakerfaces SEC probe: The world's fifth-biggest drugmaker cut profit forecasts in April after disclosing that revenue last year was inflated by sales incentives, leaving wholesalers with excess inventories that analysts estimated at as much as $1.8 billion. Chief ...; 9:56 a.m.

Obituaries for July 11, 2002: Genevieve Mary Louise Andrews, 86, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Zurich, Kan. A resident for 42 years, she was a hotel hostess.; 9:54 a.m.

7-Eleven agrees to monitor gas fumes: A convenience store chain has agreed to closely monitor its gasoline pumps throughout the Las Vegas Valley for any release of fumes, avoiding large potential pollution fines.; 9:54 a.m.

Website created to gather tips against terrorism: Keith Paul; With law enforcement officials from the FBI to local authorities saying information is the key to battling terrorism, a Las Vegas resident is using his Internet skills to help gather that information.; 9:53 a.m.

High court backs denial of strip club: CARSON CITY -- Max Markovitz, a former cabaret owner in Detroit, has lost his appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court for a license to operate a topless club in Las Vegas.The court Wednesday said the ...; 9:53 a.m.

Goodman isn't optimistic about winning Yucca fight: Diana Sahagun; Although he spent more than three decades as a criminal defense attorney, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said he is not optimistic that Nevada will win its fight against the Yucca Mountain project in the ...; 9:50 a.m.

Push for lottery in North Carolina hits roadblock: Gary D. Robertson; RALEIGH, N.C. -- House Democrats delayed a showdown on a lottery referendum Wednesday after determining there weren't enough votes to pass it, sparing Gov. Mike Easley a major defeat.; 9:50 a.m.

National group elects LV woman: The counsel was organized in 1996 and is dedicated to promoting ethical standards in fund-raising. Since its inception, the group has grown from six consulting firms to 35.; 9:28 a.m.

At the Movies: 'Reign of Fire': DAVID GERMAIN; One and a half stars out of four.; 9:27 a.m.

Community briefs for July 11, 2002: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes, walks and programs free of charge, but reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:; 9:27 a.m.

Cadets complete leadership training: Dick Benoit; Junior ROTC cadets from Western, Rancho, Durango, Palo Verde and Valley high schools recently completed Summer Leadership School at Nellis Air Force Base.; 9:27 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A revered career, life: Herb passed away last Saturday. With him went a life full of stories about the who, what and whys that made Las Vegas the city it has become. And they weren't the stories of others ...; 8:54 a.m.

Editorial: Bud: The game's not over till it's over: Tuesday night, after 11 innings and with the score tied 7-7, Commissioner Bud Selig called off the All-Star game. His reasoning was that the pitchers in the game had put in their two innings and ...; 8:53 a.m.

High court upholds murder conviction of 16-year-old: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the murder and robbery convictions of a Las Vegas man who at the age of 16 was arrested for the slaying of an elderly couple in ...; 8:52 a.m.

Jury holds fate of baby-sitter in sexual abuse case: Kim Smith; A jury is deciding the fate of a 34-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy he was baby-sitting.; 8:51 a.m.

Letter: Bill of Rights meant to protect: Ostentatiously out front were the usual craven congressional panderers. The media proved to be an absolute disgrace, with journalists not even feigning objectivity, reflecting perceived public outrage with some of the most tendentious coverage I've ...; 8:51 a.m.

Letter: Guinn mystique hard to figure: What does it take for Gov. Kenny Guinn to get excited about anything? I can think of several issues affecting the quality of life in Southern Nevada and you really couldn't tell what the governor ...; 8:51 a.m.

Letter: GOP abandons states' rights on nuclear waste: Yet, in the past few months, 203 of 216 Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives and this past week 46 of 49 Senate Republicans have voted to force the storage of potentially fatal nuclear ...; 8:50 a.m.

Editorial: Tough talk, but where's the beef?: The president made a splash about wanting to add another $100 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission's budget, but a former Republican chief of the SEC said this wasn't nearly enough. Proposals in the ...; 8:50 a.m.

Appeals court rules against Indian agency: CARSON CITY -- A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday the Bureau of Indian Affairs could be sued for failing to maintain an irrigation system that backed up water onto land owned by a Nye County ...; 8:49 a.m.

Mother of baby left in tub to seek deal: Kim Smith; The mother of a baby who nearly drowned in March waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday in anticipation of signing a plea agreement.; 8:49 a.m.

Teen pleads no-contest in shooting: Kim Smith; A 17-year-old Las Vegas resident will spend between two and 15 years in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors Wednesday over a shooting that left a 20-year-old woman in an irreversible coma.; 8:49 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Will Mirage dwellers be calling out, 'Oh, Romeo'?: Joe Delaney; Darren Romeo is a personable young man with excellent stage presence and a fine singing voice, whose magic is extremely well-produced and performed, but he is nothing out of the ordinary ... There were approximately ...; 8:27 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: 'Easy open' turns into hard lesson: Ruthe Deskin; The lid, which was designed to lift with ease, was so tightly sealed no amoung of pushing and pulling would tear it loose.; 8:26 a.m.

For CCSN Planetarium, the search for life is on: In June more than 300 stargazers huddled in a desert lot anticipating a UFO that Amazing Kreskin predicted would fly over Las Vegas.; 8:26 a.m.

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