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Archive for July 17, 2002

Blaze burns 3,400 acres: Fueled by wind gusts of up to 40 mph Tuesday night, the Lost Cabin Fire grew to 3,400 acres in the Spring Mountains, sending a plume of smoke over the Las Vegas Valley.; 11:20 a.m.

Torino Ranch lodge patrons survive scare: The Torino Ranch in Lovell Canyon sits today like an emerald, a gem of green natural beauty in the blackened ashes of the Lost Cabin Fire.; 11:19 a.m.

Summerlin not at risk, officials say: Stephen Curran and Christina Littlefield; As fires continue to rage in Lovell Canyon, coming as close as 25 miles west of Las Vegas, Summerlin residents are more concerned about air quality than the fire encroaching on their homes.; 11:18 a.m.

Panel assails U.S. spy agencies: WASHINGTON -- U.S. intelligence agencies didn't adequately use traditional spying networks or high technology to penetrate Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, a House panel said in a report today.; 11:17 a.m.

Downward trend in homicide reversed: CARSON CITY -- The number of murders in Nevada jumped by 43.1 percent last year, ending a four-year trend of a decline in killings.; 11:17 a.m.

Casino in deal with track: The deal, announced Monday, represents the largest corporate investment in the race track's history and the largest such expenditure by the San Diego County tribe.; 11:15 a.m.

Expansion project begins: The new facility is intended to generate more income for the Chumash and provide visitors with more amenities.; 11:15 a.m.

Analyst initiates coverage: Ader has a "buy" rating on the stock and a 12-month price target of $12.; 11:15 a.m.

Developer wins 'Net litigation: Wynn sued four Californian registrants of the Internet domain names "wynnresorts.com," "stevewynnresorts.com," "wynngaming.com" and "wynncasino.com" in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.; 11:15 a.m.

Friends give 'Big Dog' a moving sendoff: Tom Wiesner earned the nickname "Big Dog" not so much for being a prominent Las Vegas businessman, sports enthusiast and Republican party leader, but more for his love, loyalty and dedication to his community and ...; 11:13 a.m.

Sources: Police union won't back Herrera: Erin Neff; The Nevada Conference of Police and Sheriffs today pulled its endorsement of Democratic congressional candidate Dario Herrera over ethical questions, including a loan Herrera obtained from a convicted felon, sources said.; 11:13 a.m.

Woman pained by memories of slaying son: Keith Paul; Mary Lou Gordon will not face any criminal charges for shooting her 39-year-old son to death last month, but the 71-year-old woman cannot escape constant reminders -- or pangs of guilt and remorse.; 11:12 a.m.

Proposed law would curtail action in strip clubs: Adrienne Packer; Her stage costume snug and revealing, Tania shifted in her chair inside a darkened topless club lounge, growing increasingly irritated as she defended her profession.; 11:12 a.m.

This class is taken ... not stirred: Jennifer Knight; The dapper British spy who defined class in the 1960s is now in college in Las Vegas.; 11:12 a.m.

Harrah's casinos generate strong profit growth: By Liz Benston; Harrah's Entertainment Inc. today blew past Wall Street's earnings estimates for the second quarter, reporting strong earnings and record revenues driven by the acquisition of Harvey's Casino Resorts last year and improved performance for the ...; 11:04 a.m.

Vegas commercial real estate market heats up: Jennifer Robison; Vacancy rates in the Las Vegas Valley's retail and office markets reversed a year-long rise in the second quarter, said analysts with commercial real estate firm Colliers International and research company Restrepo Consulting Group.; 11:03 a.m.

May earnings flat for resort: The company's monthly operating report, filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, reported revenue of $19.9 million for the month and expenses of $19.5 million. However, the company also reported reorganization expenses of $827,059, producing the net ...; 11:02 a.m.

Commission filling state Senate seats: Adrienne Packer; Clark County commissioners were scheduled this afternoon to appoint people to fill two vacant state Senate seats for the Legislature's upcoming special session.; 10:58 a.m.

Fire damages construction site: Clark County firefighters needed about an hour to bring the blaze under control at the construction site of the homes on San Palazzo near Cactus Avenue and Decatur Boulevard, Bob Leinbach, a fire department spokesman, ...; 10:55 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Fresno: WP--Springer. HBP--Freire (by Devey).; 10:21 a.m.

Local sports on TV/Radio: Wednesday; 10:15 a.m.

Housing construction down 3.6 percent in June: Builders broke ground last month on 1.67 million units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate -- a 3.6 percent drop from the May level, the Commerce Department reported today.; 9:56 a.m.

CEO out at telecom giant: Telekom Chief Executive Ron Sommer quit late Tuesday under political pressure brought on by the slump in the company's stock, which was snapped up by some 3 million private investors in the last six years ...; 9:56 a.m.

Biggest Tom Wiesner tribute yet to come: Steve Guiremand; About 2,500 people filled UNLV's Cox Pavilion on Tuesday afternoon to memorialize former Regent Tom Wiesner, who died of luekemia June 25. But a better testament to the man affectionately known as "Big Dog" might ...; 9:52 a.m.

Website will answer voters' questions: In an effort to combat the high number of telephone calls from residents, the Election Department has added an election search engine to the Clark County website.; 9:52 a.m.

Local Taco Bell manager to putt for $10 million: Victoria Sun; Josh Smith and his putter have been inseparable lately.; 9:51 a.m.

Republicans increase edge over registered Democrats: CARSON CITY -- Republicans increased their voter registration lead slightly over Democrats in June, Secretary of State Dean Heller said Tuesday.; 9:51 a.m.

Justices off to Hawaii to attend conference: CARSON CITY -- While Gov. Kenny Guinn is struggling to cut millions of dollars from the state's budget, the seven justices of the Nevada Supreme Court flew off to Hawaii to attend the 2002 meeting ...; 9:50 a.m.

Applications for fed airport screeners are being accepted: Nov. 1 is the deadline set for all airports to employ federal screeners. Currently three airports have federalized security checkpoints.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Rumor mill collects Carpentier -- again: Patrick Carpentier has heard the rumors before.; 9:48 a.m.

Police keep searching for missing girl: Keith Paul; Metro Police continue to search for Karla Rodriguez, even though tips on her 1999 disappearance have slowed to barely a trickle.; 9:48 a.m.

Mountain Springs residents not worried about blaze: The fear of wildfires is part of everyday life for residents of the sparsely populated community of Mountain Springs, just a few miles east of Lovell Canyon Road out toward Pahrump.; 9:48 a.m.

DA wants DEA agent's bail revoked: Prosecutors allege Steven Kinney, 42, violated a protective order issued June 2 by Family Court that prohibits him from visiting or removing property from the home he shared with his wife, Ruth. She had called ...; 9:48 a.m.

County schools to get $6 million in federal funds: By Emily Richmond; Nevada schools will get an extra $22 million in federal funds to help implement the No Child Left Behind Act, state education officials said Tuesday.; 9:47 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Fame fails to curtail Iverson: Dean Juipe; Beyond giving his best effort any time he steps on a basketball court representing the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson doesn't owe any of us anything.; 9:47 a.m.

News briefs for July 17, 2002: Clark County commissioners adopted a new policy Tuesday for appointing justices of the peace as vacancies occur before an incumbent's term expires.; 9:47 a.m.

Ensign bill would aid McCarran security woes: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., introduced a bill Tuesday that would aid McCarran International Airport, which could swamp passengers with lengthy delays if forced to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for implementing new federal ...; 9:46 a.m.

Obituaries for July 17, 2002: Allen Eugene Anderson, 36, of Las Vegas died June 23. He was born Dec. 22, 1965, in Wichita, Kan. He was an electrician.; 9:23 a.m.

Tuscany development trade delayed again: Jeffrey Libby; A planned land exchange between the city of Henderson and Tuscany developer Commerce Associates has been delayed due to financing difficulties.; 9:20 a.m.

City opens door for 'open house' signs: Jeffrey Libby; Much to the chagrin of many Green Valley Ranch residents, the familiar "Open House" real estate signs that sprout each weekend along otherwise clean-swept streets now are legal.; 9:19 a.m.

Six picked to write ballot arguments on transit initiative: The Clark County Commission approved six people Tuesday to write arguments for and against a proposed $2.7 billion tax initiative to benefit county roads and mass transit.; 9:18 a.m.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of killer of four: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed the appeal of Richard E. Powell, convicted of killing four people in Las Vegas, including a police informant who arranged a drug deal with Powell after ...; 9:17 a.m.

Henderson's Edwards shares Founders lead: Victoria Sun; The rejection letters kept coming, but they didn't deter Henderson resident Matt Edwards. They only motivated him to work harder.; 9:09 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Can anybody beat Tiger?: Peter Benton; This week, the 131st British Open will be played on what is regarded as the best venue in the Open's rotation, the 7,034-yard, par-71 Muirfield Golf Course.; 9:08 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park: Thursday's card; 9:02 a.m.

Editorial: There are no shades of gray in terrorism: It is evident that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has neither the desire nor the authority to stop terrorism. The United States has found it pointless to negotiate with Arafat, and other nations involved in the ...; 8:58 a.m.

Letter: Democrats could rescue country: In retrospect, and by today's standards as demonstrated by the Washington cartel of President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Big Business, Big Oil and Big Energy, he probably was only guilty of petty theft.; 8:58 a.m.

Letter: Impersonating Martha Stewart: His statement saying he filed an "intention to sell" form before the report sounds like Martha Stewart's explanation of her stock sales.; 8:57 a.m.

Letter: State of Nevada should abolish death penalty: In addition, there are a couple of other insights that would help us agree to abolishment. One is that the death penalty has not been shown to be a deterrent to other capital crimes. The ...; 8:57 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:15 p.m.; 8:56 a.m.

Community briefs for July 17, 2002: Metro Police Lt. Steve Franks will present an identification theft seminar from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Sun City Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road.; 8:55 a.m.

Nevada teens will try their hands at Washington politics: Two Green Valley High School seniors will get hands-on civics lessons and get a shot at running for president next week during Boys and Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.; 8:53 a.m.

Editorial: Bill fails to restore full trust: Neither the House nor the Senate included a requirement that stock options lavished on executives be carried on corporations' books as expenses. So, billions of dollars remain invisible. Investors never get to see them as ...; 8:53 a.m.

School District cites help from community: They were recognized for their community service to local schools and students through the CCSD School-Community Partnership Program. The program facilitates about 600 activities designed to enhance existing curriculum.; 8:52 a.m.

EOB commends Humperdinck's help: Humperdinck's fan clubs worldwide have donated more than $100,000 to EOB REACHOUT to benefit disadvantaged children, including those with AIDS.; 8:52 a.m.

Teachers, artists receive grants: CARSON CITY -- Ten teachers and artists, including four from Clark County, will share $7,014 in professional development grants, the Nevada Arts Council said Tuesday.; 8:50 a.m.

LV team to play for U.S. crown: Victoria Sun; Tyneside United conquered the 13-team Las Vegas Premier soccer league, but it won't be satisfied unless it brings a national championship to Las Vegas.; 8:49 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Hawaiian-themed party comes from the heart: Elizabeth Foyt; Invited to the Hawaiian-themed appreciation and recognition party by the governing board of the American Heart Association, the guests were treated like precious jewels for their efforts.; 8:26 a.m.

Fine-dining book goes behind scenes: Max Jacobson; These activities go on behind the scenes in some of our restaurants as well, but it is a reality that most of us, generally, avoid.; 8:26 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Beauty is more than skin deep: It doesn't matter that very few products can back up the outrageous claims. It's all part of the fun.; 8:23 a.m.

Savvy wine buys: '99 Luna Sangiovese: Available at Lee's Discount Liquors, $17.99.; 8:23 a.m.

Endless Love: Buoyed by forever-fervent fans, karaoke lives on: But three nights a week Warren shrugs off his cloak of anonymity and becomes a star.; 8:23 a.m.

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