Nevada AP News Digest

Sunday, July 21, 2002 | 8:28 a.m.

Here are the top Nevada stories in sight at this hour for AMs of Monday, July 22. If you have questions about stories, call News Editor Tom Tait in Las Vegas at (702) 382-7440. For reruns, contact the AP Service Desk at (212) 621-1595.

HEADLINES:

Poll shows most Nevadans support caps on jury awards

Flood control in Las Vegas valley serious business

Reno public officials slam marijuana ballot measure

Quinn opens early lead at Tahoe celebrity golf tournament

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE:

Poll shows most Nevadans support caps on jury awards

LAS VEGAS - Most Nevadans support placing caps on jury awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases, according to a recent poll of voters.

BC-NV--Medical Malpractice. Developing.

ENVIRONMENT:

Flood control in Las Vegas valley serious business

LAS VEGAS - July 1 marked the start of the Las Vegas valley's annual flash flood season and Clark County continues to install flood controls to help protect residents from raging waters.

BC-NV--Flood Control. Developing.

MARIJUANA:

Reno public officials slam marijuana ballot measure

RENO, Nev. - A statewide measure headed for the November ballot to legalize possession of up to three ounces of marijuana would be a step for a group that wants to legalize all drugs, according to Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick.

BC-NV--Marijuana Initiative. 390 words.

SPORTS:

Quinn opens early lead at Tahoe celebrity golf tournament

STATELINE, Nev. - Former hockey player Dan Quinn fired four consecutive birdies to take the early lead Sunday in search of his second win in a row at the 13th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.

BC-GLF--Tahoe Celebs. Will be led with final results.

By Scott Sonner.

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