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Archive for November 21, 2002

County deadline passes for removal of campaign signs: Jace Radke; The deadline for candidates to remove campaign signs passed at midnight this morning, and those who still have signs up can expect a call from Clark County's public response office.; 11:30 a.m.

North Las Vegas briefs for Nov. 21, 2002: The North Las Vegas City Council Chambers is going digital.; 11:29 a.m.

Study says state can lower energy use: By Timothy Pratt; A study released Wednesday said Nevada could greatly lower electricity use in the next two decades, saving water and benefiting the economy and the environment in the process.; 11:28 a.m.

Stratosphere loses court bid: Erica D. Johnson; A District Court judge Wednesday ruled that the city of Las Vegas does not have to allow the Stratosphere to build a 510-foot thrill ride that would race across Las Vegas Boulevard.; 11:28 a.m.

'Zen Zone' opens at Tropicana: The area has worked so well that Tropicana's parent, Aztar Corp., is considering a similar area at the company's Tropicana resort in Atlantic City, Director of Retail Operations Doug McPhail said.; 11:14 a.m.

Billionaire interested in Universal empire: The Wall Street Journal reported that billionaire oilman Marvin Davis had approached Vivendi about buying all or part of its U.S. entertainment assets.; 11:14 a.m.

Molasky family to build seven hangars: Jet Hangars LLC, a development company owned by the Molasky family, will break ground in the spring on the $25 million, one-year construction project.; 11:13 a.m.

Utah-based air carrier SkyWest to restate results: ST. GEORGE, Utah -- SkyWest Inc. announced Wednesday that its auditors have uncovered accounting irregularities in its books and that it will have to restate its financial results.; 11:13 a.m.

News briefs for Nov. 21, 2002: Henderson Police are investigating an accident that killed an elderly woman about 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Rose Parkway and Seven Hills Drive.; 11:12 a.m.

Summerlin residents battle community association: Supporters of home basketball hoops and advocates of fee-free houses of worship clashed with the Summerlin North Community Association board Wednesday night over what is permitted in their neighborhoods and at board meetings.; 11:11 a.m.

Station putting Internet projects on hold: By Liz Benston; Las Vegas neighborhood casino operator Station Casinos Inc. -- one of the gaming industry's most aggressive proponents of Internet gambling -- has put its online wagering initiatives on hold due to their uncertain legal status.; 11:09 a.m.

Nevada gets C grade in drunken driving fight: Jace Radke; The nation and Nevada rate a C grade in combating drunken driving, according to a new study released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.; 11:07 a.m.

LV City Council cautious on park takeover: The Las Vegas City Council was reminded Wednesday why the men who held their jobs 24 years ago couldn't wait to dump the future Floyd Lamb State Park in the state's lap.; 11:06 a.m.

Draw of cards to settle race: CARSON CITY -- In Esmeralda County on Friday, there will be a draw of the cards to decide the tie contest for county commissioner between Dolores "Doc" Honeycutt and R.J. Gillum, who both polled 107 ...; 11:05 a.m.

County approves Walters rezoning: Adrienne Packer; Two powerhouse Las Vegas developers engaged in a showdown Wednesday over a proposed master plan amendment that paves the way for a prime piece of southwest property to be developed into a commercial complex.; 11:04 a.m.

Keller says Clark County prepared for terrorism: Jen Lawson; Police and firefighters in Las Vegas are "well ahead of the pack" when it comes to terrorism preparedness, Sheriff Jerry Keller said Wednesday at BioSecurity 2002, a national bioterrorism conference that concludes today at the ...; 11:04 a.m.

Vegas auto dealer told to bargain with union: Grace Leong; Las Vegas auto dealer Desert Toyota, one of 139 Las Vegas-area dealerships, repair shops and trucking companies targeted by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, was found last week by a federal official ...; 11:01 a.m.

Gaming operator sued over plan to move casino: According to Penn National's latest 10-Q, filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said the action is in response to the company's plans to relocate its Boomtown Biloxi Casino.; 10:59 a.m.

New Orleans deal approved: In July, Harrah's worked out a deal with the casino's separate ownership company, JCC Holding Co., to buy the 37 percent of JCC Holding stock that Harrah's did not already own.; 10:59 a.m.

Congressman calls for Internet gambling study: The bill is aimed at jump-starting dialogue about regulation but shouldn't be viewed as a drive toward legalization, Conyer staffers said.; 10:59 a.m.

Casino patrons may soon be allowed to drink on the beach: The ordinance dramatically expands the city's special-events permit policy, which now allows the limited sale of alcohol. The new measure will take effect in the summer if signed by Mayor Lorenzo Langford.; 10:59 a.m.

El Portal owner to close eight LV stores: Eight Southern Nevada retail luggage stores operated by Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc., including seven that bear the historic El Portal name, will be closed in a cost-cutting move by the company.; 10:58 a.m.

Crew brothers lose chance at clemency: CARSON CITY -- Overriding Gov. Kenny Guinn, the state Pardons Board voted Wednesday to deny clemency to Norman and Russell Crew, convicted in the March 1981 killing of two men in Las Vegas in a ...; 10:53 a.m.

Report finds Vegas no walk in park: Launce Rake and Jen Lawson; Las Vegas continues to be one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians, according to a study released today by a national public interest group.; 10:52 a.m.

Study: Nevada teen birth rate falling: Nevada officials welcomed a study released this week that says the state's teen birth rate is dropping, but said further education is needed to keep even more adolescent girls from getting pregnant.; 9:53 a.m.

Dog and cat sanctuary near Sloan OK'd: County planning staff members had recommended denial, and about three dozen residents from Sloan had written the county arguing against the sanctuary. But about two dozen supporters attended the county zoning meeting, and dozens more ...; 9:53 a.m.

Rundle hearing waived; murder suspect goes to trial: Erica D. Johnson; Attorneys defending a Las Vegas man accused of killing his wife with a baseball bat and fleeing to Florida waived a preliminary hearing Wednesday and will take the case straight to District Court.; 9:53 a.m.

New limits proposed for size of business signs: Dan Kulin; Hoping to reduce what North Las Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon calls "vertical pollution," the City Council is set to adopt an ordinance that would set limits for height and size of signs within the city.; 9:49 a.m.

Economic indicator flat for October: Brad Foss; NEW YORK -- A gauge of U.S. economic activity was flat in October after four straight months of declines.; 9:47 a.m.

Metro Police settle lawsuit stemming from bar fight: Jen Lawson; Metro Police decided Wednesday to pay two tourists $900,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit alleging that police wrongly charged the men with a felony and had them falsely arrested after a fight at a ...; 9:43 a.m.

Commission approves industrial park, Pepsi plant: The Clark County Commission swept aside objections from Spring Valley residents Wednesday and approved siting a $70 million industrial park that will bring a regional soft-drink distributor and printing plant to the area.; 9:42 a.m.

Redevelopment Agency gets 15-year extension: The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved without discussion a proposal that will extend the duration of the city's downtown redevelopment plan another 15 years.; 9:41 a.m.

Judge rules for city over Stratosphere roller coaster: Erica D. Johnson; A District Court judge Wednesday ruled that the city of Las Vegas does not have to allow the Stratosphere to build a 510-foot thrill ride that would race across Las Vegas Boulevard.; 9:41 a.m.

Neonopolis garage fees to be delayed: To encourage people to frequent the retail and entertainment businesses at Neonopolis during the holidays, the Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to postponecharging parking fees at its 600-space underground parking garage until Jan. ...; 9:31 a.m.

Las Vegas council briefs for Nov. 21, 2002: The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday sent to a recommending committee a proposed ordinance that would raise the annual salaries and benefits of the mayor and six council members by more than $15,000 a ...; 9:30 a.m.

Shaffer switch lands him chairmanship: CARSON CITY -- Sen. Ray Shaffer of North Las Vegas, who jumped to the Republican Party, has been rewarded with the chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee.; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: SCORE points title on line in Baja: One of the closest battles for the overall points title in SCORE off-road racing history will be settled this weekend as the 2002 Optima SCORE Desert Series concludes its six-race season with the 35th annual ...; 9:30 a.m.

Thompson twins sign with Notre Dame: Catrina and Christian Thompson both signed National Letters of Intent with Notre Dame on Tuesday, fulfilling their wish to remain together through college.; 9:29 a.m.

Smaller schools called beneficial but costly: Jennifer Knight; If Nevada built more schools to decrease the number of students in each school, those students would learn more, be more likely to graduate and would have fewer discipline problems, members of the Legislative Committee ...; 9:26 a.m.

Ethics panel says Guinn didn't block access to records: CARSON CITY -- Stacy Jennings, executive director of the state Ethics Commission, Wednesday issued a statement saying the Guinn administration turned over public records requested by commission subpoenas.; 9:24 a.m.

Edison report card mixed: Jennifer Knight; The Clark County School District's experiment with Edison Schools has produced mixed results, administrators said Wednesday.; 9:22 a.m.

City hopes apartments help old neighborhood: The Las Vegas City Council Wednesday had to choose between two goals it has long held for downtown: a project to breathe new life into a rundown area and the preservation of one of the ...; 9:22 a.m.

State gives three convicted killers shot at paroles: CARSON CITY -- Three prison inmates convicted of different murders in Clark County in the 1980s won clemency from the state Pardons Board Wednesday, but they won't be turned loose immediately.; 9:22 a.m.

Winner of rematch gets tournament prize: Adam Candee; Cornell Johnson busting a field-length touchdown run, Corey Williams catching a long scoring pass to answer, Marcel Johnson dancing out of trouble and firing strong passes, Chad Pool scrambling all over to make tackles, and, ...; 9:17 a.m.

Editorial: Incoming judge's plea raises questions: As you read on in the letter, though, Glass' real reason for writing becomes clear -- and it has nothing to do with extending an olive branch to her vanquished opponent. Glass is soliciting contributions ...; 9:17 a.m.

Sunset champ 'wins' trip to Reno for semis: Adam Candee; Thanks for nothing.; 9:17 a.m.

Count on Palo Verde, Las Vegas to bring home titles: Adam Candee; The best weapon in any reporter's arsenal is the impossible-to-define quality called sense of perception. Most days, I choose to believe I possess some semblance of this ability, and what you are about to read ...; 9:16 a.m.

Letter: ACLU only ones defending liberty: The Republican Party has moved so far to the right that its platform resembles that of the Montana Militia, and the Democratic Party seems to have taken up the positions of the former Republicans. There ...; 9:16 a.m.

Catching up with: STEVEN JACKSON: High School: Vo-Tech/Eldorado ('01); 9:16 a.m.

Letter: Working people need Democrats to regain power: There is some truth to that, but after witnessing how Rep. Shelley Berkley and, especially, Dario Herrera were plastered with negative TV ads and phone calls, I would say it was more a case of ...; 9:16 a.m.

Editorial: Hospital's reasonable cost-cutting: The County Commission sought to ensure that the budget cuts didn't result in inadequate care, and considering what reductions they made, it appears that they're on the right track. Even the closure of two of ...; 9:15 a.m.

Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Ryan Meuir and Amy Schlauder: RYAN MEUIR; 9:15 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowksi: Four steps to improving Rebel football: Ron Kantowksi; Before I get into how to improve the UNLV football program in four easy steps, whose idea was it to schedule an off week before next week's season finale at Colorado State?; 9:14 a.m.

UFC bouts: You can bet on it: By Rob Miech; Cynics and critics arched their eyebrows Wednesday afternoon when Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz taunted each other on a dais at Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand.; 9:12 a.m.

Vargas fined, suspended: Dean Juipe; The two limousines and the BMW convertible sitting curbside in front of the Sawyer Building indicated something of significance was going on inside.; 9:11 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Barrera-Morales III maybe as early as May: Dean Juipe; Prior to last Saturday's doubleheader at Mandalay Bay, promoter Bob Arum said it was his desire to match the winners next spring and then have that winner go on to face featherweight kingpin Marco Antonio ...; 9:03 a.m.

No Bones about it: Adams may quit: Dean Juipe; If Clarence "Bones" Adams sticks to his criteria, he may or may not ever fight again.; 9:02 a.m.

Fight schedule: At the Orleans, Las Vegas, Humberto Soto, Mexico, vs. Emidgio Gastelum, Mexico, 12, junior lightweights.; 8:59 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: Friday's card; 8:52 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 8:51 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Saving lives and dollars: In October Guinn's Study Committee on Corrections submitted its report, which hasn't caused a ripple on the surface of media and government. Despite this lack of attention the study should be of great concern to ...; 8:19 a.m.

Demobilization of reserves sought: Dick Benoit; "The Guard and Reserve have done and continue to do a great job supporting ongoing operations, but we aren't going to keep them mobilized just because it's convenient," Air Force Col. Michael Scott, chief of ...; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Progress charted in care centers: Ruthe Deskin; The data accumulated was based on percentage of residents with pressure sores, percentage of residents with loss of ability in basic daily tasks, and percentage of long-term stay residents with pain.; 8:18 a.m.

Community briefs for Nov. 21, 2002: Las Vegas Fire & Rescue will host a fire safety awareness program at 10 a.m. Friday at Fire Station 4, 421 S. 15th St. The program will start in a comprehensive 14-page booklet, available in ...; 8:17 a.m.

Obituaries for Nov. 21, 2002: Dolores Acosta, 87, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. She was born Oct. 12, 1915, in Colombia. A resident for 12 years, she was a homemaker.; 8:17 a.m.

Game Show Network to remain on basic cable: Kirk Baird; As the old public-relations adage goes, it was a win-win situation.; 8:16 a.m.

Hot to Trot: Equine grace on display in Ste-Croix's 'Cheval': For nearly two years the Montreal native has been taking audiences to the chivalrous days when the horse was king.; 8:16 a.m.

No. 23 Boise State seeks perfect WAC season at Nevada: AP; "They appear to have no weaknesses. They are solid at every single position," Tormey said in preparation for Saturday's game at Mackay Stadium.; 7:18 a.m.

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