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Archive for July 31, 2002

Prosecutor: Nevada marijuana measure would undercut DUI cases: AP; Deputy Clark County District Attorney Bruce Nelson, a top driving and traffic case prosecutor in Las Vegas, focused on the wording "driving dangerously" in the proposed law. He said it conflicts with the state's current ...; 11:22 a.m.

LV operator's profit improves: Revenue of $63 million advanced 7.7 percent from the 2001 period.; 11:04 a.m.

Harrah's buys out N.O. holders: Harrah's said it reached an agreement late Tuesday with the casino's separate ownership company, JCC Holding Co., to acquire the 37 percent of JCC Holding stock that Harrah's does not already own.; 11:04 a.m.

Regulators order Nevada companies to fix slots: The state Gaming Control Board has given slot manufacturers International Game Technology of Reno and Bally Gaming and Systems until Dec. 29 to fix the machines. Bally is a unit of Alliance Gaming Corp. of ...; 11:04 a.m.

Guinn to offer plan for state workers' insurance: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn says he's going to have to cut $7 million to $8 million more from the already lean budgets of state agencies in order to prop up the ailing state ...; 11:04 a.m.

Commissioners view evidence from strip clubs in private room: Adrienne Packer; In Las Vegas even a government meeting can be racy.; 11:04 a.m.

Columnist Victoria Sun: Gamez at peace with life, golf: Victoria Sun; There is a calmness in Robert Gamez's voice, one of contentment and confidence.; 11:03 a.m.

Competing bills may complicate reform: Steve Kanigher and Cy Ryan; CARSON CITY -- Two competing bills designed to stop the medical malpractice crisis in Southern Nevada are on a collision course today in the state Legislature.; 11:02 a.m.

Business booming for Vegas mall developer: Simon Property Group Inc., the largest shopping mall owner in the country, today said second-quarter earnings rose more than fourfold, led higher by gains from property sales and higher occupancy rates.; 11:00 a.m.

Five companies can leave Nevada Power: In a 2-0 vote, commissioners allowed Rouse Fashion Show Management LLC, Coast Hotels and Casinos Inc., Station Casinos Inc., Gordon Gaming Corp. and MGM MIRAGE to purchase electricity from Reliant Energy beginning Nov. 1.; 11:00 a.m.

Spotlight still shining on J.T.: Steve Guiremand; CORONADO ISLAND, Calif. -- The subject at Tuesday's Mountain West Conference football media day was pie. Only you can't get this flavor at Marie Callender's.; 10:51 a.m.

News briefs for July 31, 2002: A 23-year-old man shot 10 times at an apartment complex Tuesday morning was identified as Joseph S. Maxey of Las Vegas.; 10:49 a.m.

Renewal of wedding vows has decidedly Las Vegas flair: Only in Las Vegas would a wedding party include a dozen topless dancers, a drag queen as maid of honor and an Elvis impersonator.; 10:36 a.m.

Senate urged to expedite lands bill for county: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- A sweeping Clark County lands bill that both creates new wilderness areas and paves the way for new development could pass as early as this year, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Tuesday.; 10:36 a.m.

Further study is sought for downtown area: Jeffrey Libby; At the end of a successful five-year downtown buying spree, directed in part by hundreds of thousands of dollars in market studies, Henderson redevelopment staffers now own a graded, mostly vacant 4 1/2-acre lot.; 10:35 a.m.

Not all 'enchanted' with plans: The Clark County Commission could receive plans for a huge new multibillion-dollar development in the vicinity the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area within two months, the biggest step in what promises to be a ...; 10:33 a.m.

Families leaving MASH Village face challenges: By Timothy Pratt; The 15 families still living at MASH Village have two goals to achieve by the end of August: a steady paycheck and a roof over their heads.; 9:47 a.m.

District attorney claims marijuana drive would derail DUI enforcement: A Clark County prosecutor says the marijuana initiative is so poorly written "it is a gigantic step backward in public safety and DUI enforcement."; 9:47 a.m.

BLM sells 201 acres in valley: The Bureau of Land Management sold 201 acres of the Las Vegas Valley for almost $31 million Tuesday.; 9:44 a.m.

Medco Health IPO filing withdrawn: Merck, the second-biggest U.S. drugmaker, failed in several attempts to take its drug benefits unit public earlier this month as stocks plunged, sapping investor demand for new stocks. Medco's offering was the biggest of more ...; 9:44 a.m.

Justice probes AOL Time Warner finances: Seth Sutel; NEW YORK -- The Justice Department is investigating accounting practices at AOL Time Warner Inc., the company confirmed today. The media giant already is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.; 9:43 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Crash injury puts Lasoski behind the eight ball: Defending Pennzoil World of Outlaws champion Danny Lasoski sustained a concussion and bruises to his lung, heart, shoulder and ankle in a violent crash during a hot-lap session Friday in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; 9:38 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Forecasters undersell iffy Rebels: Dean Juipe; Fourth place, nice and safe, and with a minor bowl bid.; 9:30 a.m.

Cimarron's Parker to play new spot in Utah defense: Steve Guiremand; CORONADO ISLAND, Calif. -- Former Cimarron-Memorial High star Arnold Parker made the preseason all-Mountain West team on his standout play as a strong safety for Las Vegas Bowl champion Utah.; 9:29 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Nashville: T-2:21. A-3,421.; 9:28 a.m.

Car dealer subpoenaed in Mack trial: Diana Sahagun; Courtesy Automotive dealer Joseph Scala, who is at the center of an ethics case that has dogged Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack for more than a year, has been called to testify in the councilman's ...; 9:26 a.m.

College pick plans to start soon: Jennifer Knight; The top pick to head the Nevada State College at Henderson said this morning he has accepted the job and plans to start work next month.; 9:25 a.m.

Lengthy trial expected for Metro officer: Kim Smith; Next week's trial of a Metro detective accused of robbery could last as long as eight days, attorneys on both sides of the case told District Judge Donald Mosley on Tuesday.; 9:24 a.m.

Editorial: Long-term care, but short-term planning: Such suddenness leads to vicious cycles -- facilities must pass on the costs and lose many clients, or absorb the costs and cut services, which will result in more complaints and even higher fees. Fees ...; 9:19 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's Del Mar selections: Thursday's card; 9:18 a.m.

Letter: Punishing pot use is a waste of time, resources: It's interesting how the same federal government that's seeking to turn Nevada into the country's nuclear waste dump suddenly cares about state residents when it comes to the war on some drugs.; 9:18 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 10 a.m.; 9:16 a.m.

Editorial: Trashing deal isn't the answer: Tinkering with our jury system should be a last resort, but doctors made a compelling argument that some tort reform was needed to help bring down skyrocketing medical malpractice insurance rates. Under the compromise plan, ...; 9:16 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Skin cancer remains a threat to golfers: Peter Benton; Some years ago I wrote a column about my trials, tribulations and trauma upon being afflicted with skin cancer.; 9:07 a.m.

Obituaries for July 31, 2002: Edward L. Calabro, 55, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 30, 1946, in Jersey City, N.J. A resident for nine years, he was a retired automotive salesman, a Vietnam ...; 8:31 a.m.

Scouts cite work of hospital CEO: The award was presented by the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.; 8:31 a.m.

Alzheimer's honor given to Berkley: The award, which was presented to Berkley by the association's incoming president, Stan Lieberman, was in recognition for her efforts to aid Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, including her support of Safe Return Program.; 8:31 a.m.

Community briefs for July 31, 2002: As part of the annual effort to "give crime a going-away party," Metro Police will host five events around the valley to celebrate its 19th annual National Night Out from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday ...; 8:30 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Sovietski reliably kitschy: Products run the gamut from such kitsch as lead-cast figurines of Stalin, FDR and Churchill ($199) seated as they would have been at the 1943 Tehran Conference. "Skilled Russian artisans" have hand-crafted and hand-painted each ...; 8:26 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Bishop Katre to leave Las Vegas for new position: Elizabeth Foyt; Having served the Las Vegas community for 14 years, Bishop Katre was honored for his dedicated leadership and humanity by his recent elevation to Titular Bishop of Philomelion to lead the Albanian Orthodox Church of ...; 8:26 a.m.

Savvy wine buys: '01 Voss Sauvignon Blanc: Available at International Wine, and Lee's Discount Liquors, $19.99.; 8:25 a.m.

A Vegas institution: Culinary program added to Art Institute of Las Vegas: Lynn Goya; The Art Institute of Las Vegas, founded in 1983 by interior designer Nancy Wolff as the Interior Design Institute, has recently added culinary arts to its slate of media, design and graphic associate and bachelor ...; 8:25 a.m.

Sierra fire near containment, new blaze near Pioche: AP; The Silver II fire held at 600 acres on the Alpine-Mono county line south of California 89 and west of Topaz, Calif., about 90 miles southwest of Reno.; 3:12 a.m.

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