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Litigation erupts over crime problem at Vegas nightclub: Grace Leong; A Flamingo Road nightclub, its landlord and Metro Police are becoming entangled in litigation over claims the club has failed to prevent illegal drug use and other crimes on its premises.; 11:12 a.m.

Gaming industry comeback confirmed: By Liz Benston; A prominent Wall Street debt-rating agency today raised its outlook for the gaming industry from negative to stable, reversing an industry downgrade that followed the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.; 11:10 a.m.

Large land parcel on Strip remains unsold: By Liz Benston; One of the last available large parcels on the Las Vegas Strip failed to find a buyer at a public auction Monday, despite promotional efforts touting the land as a prime, reasonably priced parcel that ...; 11:09 a.m.

Business briefs for June 4, 2002: The Nevada State Contractors Board revoked the licenses of four Las Vegas companies and took disciplinary action against two Las Vegas-area contractors, alleging they violated Nevada construction laws.; 11:08 a.m.

Las Vegas development firms file for bankruptcy: Desert Land LLC, whose assets include four pieces of land totaling 45.6 acres and the 100-room Desert Oasis Motel at 3965 Las Vegas Blvd. South, listed assets of $169 million and liabilities of $65.1 million.; 11:08 a.m.

Gaming giant withdraws offer for Illinois casino: The move makes the acquisition "uneconomic," MGM said in a statement Monday.; 11:08 a.m.

Cannery resort financed with $48 million loan: Vestin said the Cannery's developer, Mendenhall-Millennium LLC, will use the funds for the construction and development of the $122 million, 1950s factory-themed property, which will have 201 rooms, a 35,000-square-foot casino, three themed restaurants and ...; 11:08 a.m.

LV bus company showcased: Roesch of Las Vegas, which operates a fleet of 20 42-passenger buses on tours of the Las Vegas area, began operations in January.; 11:08 a.m.

Downtown 'financial ruin' warned: Lawyers for downtown hotels stepped up the rhetoric Monday in a bid to persuade Culinary Union leaders that their clients can't afford the richest ever Strip contract.; 11:08 a.m.

Mother shoots her 'maniac' son, ending abuse: Keith Paul; Mary Lou Gordon lifted a .25 caliber Beretta pistol in her arthritic hand Saturday morning and fired two shots, killing the man holding a bat screaming obscenities at her and demanding money.; 11:04 a.m.

Yucca fight gets lift from celebrities: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- A band of 70 celebrities led by former "M*A*S*H" star Mike Farrell today joined the fight against Yucca Mountain, one day before a Senate panel is likely to approve it.; 10:59 a.m.

Power company says it could go broke: A Nevada Power Co. executive said the utility could run out of cash by the end of the month but added that it could remain solvent for at least the next six months if state ...; 10:58 a.m.

Killer's bid for parole is rejected: CARSON CITY -- The state Parole Board said today it has denied release to killer Jack Mazzan, who spent 21 years on death row for the murder of the son of a Reno judge.; 10:57 a.m.

Mack's brother may bail him out of bankruptcy: Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack has a potential buyer to help him emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection -- his brother.; 10:56 a.m.

Summer calls as students feel heat of final exams: As rising temperatures cue the start of summer, area educators trying to keep the attention of students in the last week of classes might want to ask if the kids are studying hard or hardly ...; 10:56 a.m.

Airport security in holding pattern: Jace Radke; Airport security is in full transition as airlines and airports cede responsibility to federal authorities -- and things are not running smoothly.; 10:55 a.m.

Vegas sports on TV/Radio: Tuesday; 9:59 a.m.

Candidate files lawsuit over position of his name on ballot: Adrienne Packer; What's in a name?; 9:50 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Martin to drive truck until Kyle Busch turns 18: NASCAR Winston Cup veteran Mark Martin will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next season and drive the No. 99 Roush Racing Ford until Las Vegas' Kyle Busch turns 18 years old.; 9:49 a.m.

Former Tyco chief indicted: Kozlowski may have avoided paying $650,000 to $1 million in sales taxes on as much as $12 million in artwork, the New York Times reported.; 9:49 a.m.

UNLV's Moore wins a few more honors: Moore was named to both the Softspikes All-Freshman Team and the PING All-Pacific Region Team, and received honorable mention in the PING All-America balloting, after leading the Rebels this season with a 72.56 stroke average ...; 9:48 a.m.

North Carolina lottery debate heats up again: Gary D. Robertson; RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lottery supporters say North Carolinians already play the lottery in other states and should start one of their own for education. Opponents call gambling predatory and an inefficient revenue source.; 9:47 a.m.

News briefs for June 4, 2002: A man crashed a stolen Clark County truck through a fence at McCarran International Airport this morning and drove into a restricted area, airport officials said.; 9:47 a.m.

Edwards appears in court to challenge extortion conviction: Kevin McGill; NEW ORLEANS -- The judge in former Gov. Edwin Edwards' 2000 extortion trial was so desperate to avoid a mistrial that he threw the lone holdout for acquittal off the jury that eventually convicted Edwards, ...; 9:46 a.m.

Arizona tribe files gambling initiative: Paul Davenport; PHOENIX -- A western Arizona Indian tribe filed nearly 30 boxes of petitions Monday, expecting to earn a November ballot spot for the first of up to three proposed Indian gambling initiatives.; 9:46 a.m.

Obituaries for June 4, 2002: Larry Wayne Augspurger, 69, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 28, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa. A resident for seven years, he was a home builder and a Korean ...; 9:46 a.m.

Chen suffers growing pains, gets night off: Steve Addy; Chin-Feng Chen is under enough pressure as one of the Dodgers' best prospects and a neophyte first baseman. The last thing he needs is to be distracted by creeping frustration.; 9:42 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Tark, wife both battling health issues: Dean Juipe; He didn't want to disrupt his wife's plan of running for an elective office, and he told her as much when they got the doctor's report.; 9:41 a.m.

Highway landscape plans are unveiled: CARSON CITY -- The state Transportation Department plans to spend $4 million in the next two years for a blueprint to beautify Nevada's highways and roads.; 9:23 a.m.

Community briefs for June 4, 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:; 9:23 a.m.

Panel approves new ward maps: Diana Sahagun; Although it would mean 6,000 Las Vegas residents will go six years without voting for the City Council, new ward maps were approved Monday by the council.; 9:22 a.m.

Weather heads back to 100: Warmer and drier weather conditions will continue through this week, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees by Saturday.; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: World Cup analysts just love to bicker: As the top soccer goal scorer in U.S. National Team history, part-time Las Vegan Eric Wynalda is used to being a marked man. (For those who haven't yet come out of the World Cup closet, ...; 9:21 a.m.

Clarification: Clarification; 9:02 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Tucson: WP--Chavez. HB--Franklin (by Williams).; 8:55 a.m.

Editorial: Probe of top DOE official is warranted: Even if you buy Card's explanation that he had no input on decisions affecting his former employers, no one would seriously believe that those Energy Department employees who dealt with Card's former employers wouldn't have ...; 8:55 a.m.

Letter: There should be Yucca benefit: There should be relief for property owners or a check for each citizen voter.; 8:54 a.m.

Letter: Ride good for neighborhood: Many of them live in the neighborhoods around the Stratosphere. The majority of these hard-working men and women are in favor of the Stratosphere's proposed amusement attraction.; 8:54 a.m.

Letter: Let's remember homeless vets throughout year: How can this be during wartime?; 8:53 a.m.

Editorial: EIS omits alternative to Yucca: The agreement mirrors what the state of Nevada advocates -- let the nuclear plants store their waste on site until there's a better solution than Yucca Mountain, where ground water infiltration and (geologically) frequent earthquakes ...; 8:52 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Cheap shot misses mark: Last week, however, the WSJ had an unfair editorial, which had little constructive content. The editorial was a cheap shot. It called for the resignation of Robert Mueller as director of the FBI. The director, ...; 8:51 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:15 p.m.; 8:39 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: Wednesday's card; 8:39 a.m.

Bowling: Suncoast Senior World: At Suncoast Hotel; 8:38 a.m.

Strip mine: Casino Legends Hall of Fame details Las Vegas' past: On one corner sits a newly built resort. Across the street there is nothing but undeveloped desert that extends west toward the mountains.; 8:29 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Technology is a cut above: After all, if a person is going to bother cutting an ex-spouse out of wedding photos, having a stranger do the hacking digitally takes the fun out of it.; 8:25 a.m.

Two plaintiffs added to suit against priest: Kim Smith; A lawyer who has filed a civil lawsuit against a Henderson priest accused of sexually abusing six young men will be allowed to add two other men to the lawsuit, bringing the total number of ...; 8:24 a.m.

Witness tells of suspect's murder threats: Kim Smith; A Henderson man on trial in the slaying of his fiancee twice spoke about killing her in the weeks before her death, a state witness testified Monday.; 8:23 a.m.

Court briefs for June 4, 2002: A Las Vegas man charged in the killing of a prostitute two years ago has been deemed competent and will stand trial Nov. 26.; 8:23 a.m.

Alleged victim considered cashing in on video: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas prostitute who claims she was sexually assaulted by a man police describe as a serial rapist acknowledged Monday that she considered capitalizing on the videotape made during the alleged assault.; 8:22 a.m.

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