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Archive for March 25, 2002

Columnist Ralph Siraco: U.S. horses have rich time in Dubai: Ralph Siraco; Although the world's richest horse race on the world's richest racing program is not in America, the results of the Dubai World Cup held half a world away resembled another big day at the races ...; 11:30 a.m.

GE Capital critical of Aladdin plan: David Strow; News that Atlantic City casino operator Colony Capital LLC is eyeing a buyout of the $1.2 billion Aladdin for $500 million or less has drawn fire from one of the largest creditors of the bankrupt ...; 11:00 a.m.

News briefs for March 25, 2002: Kenneth C. Cory, an attorney in private practice in Las Vegas, is a finalist on lists to replace either District Judge James Mahan or District Judge Stephen Huffaker in Clark County.; 10:59 a.m.

Passenger count off 8.5 percent in February: For the first two months of the year, traffic is down 9.1 percent, from 5.6 million in 2001 to 5.1 million this year.; 10:58 a.m.

Public television launches new Vegas digital channel: KLVX said the digital technology will give viewers much higher quality pictures than existing analog stations and more programming choices because it can send multiple pieces of programming at a time over a single channel.; 10:58 a.m.

Former slot director sued: Treasure Island sued Pedro Mata, also known as Pete Mata, in Clark County District Court last week. Mata was accused of selling 101 slot machines for $67,000 to U.S. Gaming Imports Inc. of Clayton, Ohio, ...; 10:58 a.m.

Property gets $20 million loan: The loan, secured by the property, will be used to refinance existing debt and to "provide for additional improvements to the property," Vestin said.; 10:58 a.m.

Governors show different styles: Jace Radke; A press conference Thursday to announce how Nevada and California are working together to improve Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles also underscored the different styles of the neighboring states' governors.; 10:58 a.m.

Medical school could lose its insurance: Jennifer Knight; Nevada's only medical school will lose its malpractice insurance July 1, and if replacement coverage is not found, the medical care of thousands of patients treated by faculty and residents could cease, university officials said.; 10:58 a.m.

Study renews problem gambling debate: David Strow; A new state-funded study has done little to answer the long-debated question of the extent of gambling addiction in Nevada.; 10:58 a.m.

Guinn wants details on rate hike proposal: Critics of Nevada Power Co. said consumers would be better off with a sharp reduction in the $922 million the utility seeks instead of the company's new plan to make the proposed rate hike more ...; 10:57 a.m.

Homeless campers on the move: By Timothy Pratt; One homeless man spent Sunday night standing in front of a full shelter and about 40 homeless people found new spots to pitch their tents after an early-morning sweep of a camp at Foremaster Lane ...; 10:57 a.m.

Start-up costs approved for malpractice program: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Examiners today approved $250,000 from an emergency fund to start a company to provide medical malpractice insurance for doctors who can't get policies in the private market.; 10:36 a.m.

Vegas sports for TV/Radio: Vegas sports for TV/Radio; 9:58 a.m.

Some U.S. companies oppose lumber tariff: Allison Linn; SEATTLE -- For 50 years, a tiny company called Shakertown has produced and sold cedar shingle panels, employing nearly 50 people in the small southwest Washington town of Winlock.; 9:50 a.m.

Lawsuit talk heats up after failed deal: Mike Robinson; CHICAGO -- One lawsuit has been filed and another is being contemplated now that the Illinois Gaming Board has rejected a plan under which Las Vegas gambling giant MGM MIRAGE would pay $600 million to ...; 9:50 a.m.

Park named for Chavez: Originally named after former Gov. Mike O'Callaghan, current executive editor and columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, the $1.5 million park was renamed for United Farm Worker organizer Cesar Chavez at O'Callaghan's request.; 9:41 a.m.

Fantasy baseball leagues catching on like wildfire: Spencer Patterson; Fantasy baseball draft tips; 9:39 a.m.

Congressman backs dam bypass: Erin Neff; House Transportation Committee Chairman Don Young, R-Alaska, supports expediting funding for a Hoover Dam bypass in light of terrorism concerns, he says.; 9:38 a.m.

Rain makes little dent in dry conditions: The Las Vegas Valley Sunday received its first measurable rainfall since Dec. 14.; 9:38 a.m.

Nellis prepares for arrival of Raptors: Nellis also is gaining four aircraft and losing one civilian position, the Air Force announced Friday.; 9:38 a.m.

Tiffany out of hospital, recovering at home: Tiffany, R-Henderson, was discharged Friday from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., and will spend several weeks recovering before re-starting her campaign for the state Senate.; 9:38 a.m.

Prep schedule: MONDAY; 9:34 a.m.

Busch posts 1st win: Seven years ago, Kurt Busch was racing Dwarf Cars at the half-mile dirt track in Pahrump.; 9:29 a.m.

Ute hurler shuts down Rebels: Victoria Sun; With the way Utah pitcher Mitch Maio has been pitching, it's hard to believe he hasn't been a starter most of his career.; 9:27 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Tournament shows dynasty days are gone: Dean Juipe; Today is the 30th anniversary of the last NCAA men's basketball championship game to be played in the afternoon, and a reminder of how dramatically the sport has changed.; 9:27 a.m.

Bell wants District Court judgeship: Kim Smith; Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell has decided he wants to wear the robes of a District Court judge.; 9:23 a.m.

Judge fixes serial robber up with life in prison: Mathis Winkler; Convicted casino robber Donnell Johnson may end up spending the rest of his life in prison, but that didn't stop him from trying to set up a date after his sentencing on Friday.; 9:22 a.m.

Public hearings scheduled: President Bush has recommended that Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, become the nation's repository for 77,000 tons of highly radioactive waste. Gov. Kenny Guinn is expected to veto the recommendation in the ...; 9:22 a.m.

Nevada's anti-Yucca fight gets boost in Congress: Erin Neff and Benjamin Grove; State leaders have long said a key to their anti-Yucca Mountain strategy is to publicize risks associated with transporting waste, especially after the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes.; 9:22 a.m.

Obituaries for March 25, 2002: Edward Winceinty Banel, 71, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born April 5, 1930, in Poland. A resident for three years, he was a Korean War Army veteran.; 9:12 a.m.

Art broker, commercial model Hill dies at 40: As an art broker, she represented such artists as Gaylord Sabatini.; 9:11 a.m.

Pioneer educator Bowler dies at 89: Services for Bowler, a lifetime Southern Nevadan who served as principal of Moapa Valley High School 1942-76, were scheduled this morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Logandale Stake Center.; 9:09 a.m.

Services set for Fong: Fong, the first Asian-American to serve on the Board of Regents and a longtime Las Vegas philanthropist and civic leader, died Tuesday. She was 76.; 9:09 a.m.

Letter: Greed hinders medical care: However, that is but a wistful thought as long as the core of our nation is driven by greed. Stock options to the corporate CEOs and their phalanx of executives are driven by what the ...; 8:53 a.m.

Letter: Kids don't need risque dancing: It's refreshing that they had the courage to act responsibly in getting students to dance in a less provocative manner even if parents saw nothing wrong with the hip-rocking routines.; 8:53 a.m.

Letter: School crisis as urgent as Yucca Mountain battle: Hopefully they will realize the need to tap into the rainy day fund to help the current crisis in our schools.; 8:52 a.m.

Editorial: Who should be minding the store?: At first glance it might seem that Pitt is on the right track. But his proposal wouldn't do enough to restore the confidence of investors that publicly traded companies aren't cooking numbers. For example, while ...; 8:51 a.m.

Birth announcements for March 25, 2002: March 14:; 8:23 a.m.

Trends for March 25, 2002: Lisa Ferguson; In case you missed it, Saturday marked the end of National Poison Prevention Week, the theme of which was "Children Act Fast ... So Do Poisons!"; 8:23 a.m.

Silver nuggets: Binion coins becoming Las Vegas heirlooms: Others interested in the proceedings sat before television sets, programmed VCRs and hoarded newspaper clippings of the unfolding story.; 8:17 a.m.

Vegas homeless looking for spots to sleep after weekend sweep: AP; "They're making us like flies and shooing us from place to place," a homeless Robert Courtney told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.; 5:22 a.m.

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