Monday, July 22, 2002 | 7:30 a.m.
Here are the top Nevada stories in sight at this hour for PMs 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 takes 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 takes Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
STATELINE, Nev. - Former NHL player Dan Quinn beat ex-major league pitcher Rick Rhoden by two strokes Sunday to win his second straight American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.
BC-GLF--Tahoe Celebs. 690 words.
By Scott Sonner.
AP Photos.
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