Print edition for September 24, 2002

Poll: Porter may have edge in race for Congress: Erin Neff; The leading candidates in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District continue to raise money this week to fund what will ultimately be more than $2 million in television ads.

Firm sued over Le Reve name: Wynn Resorts Holdings LLC, which said it acquired trademark rights to the Le Reve name on June 8, 2001, sued Daisy Analysis in U.S. District Court Friday, alleging violations of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act.

Wells Fargo financing casino: Pueblo officials announced on Monday that they had negotiated a deal with Wells Fargo Bank to finance the planned casino.

Four to serve time for dealer tip tax fraud: Jace Radke; A former comptroller and three former dealers at the Virgin River hotel-casino in Mesquite were each sentenced to six months in prison for their roles in a tax scam.

Discrimination suit against CCSD dismissed: The suit was filed by E. Louis Overstreet, who alleged that he was passed over for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation in 1997 because he is black.

Stock advances on upgrade: UBS Warburg analyst Robin Farley said the casino, expected to open in late 2003, will serve as a"catalyst" for Station's stock over the next 12 months. A lawsuit filed by nearby residents was recently dismissed, as was a further appeal against the project.

Construction begins on hospital: Construction begins on hospital

Congressional candidates focus on Indian recognition process: Kathryn Masterson; HARTFORD, Conn. -- Early this summer, people worried that an Indian tribe in northwest Connecticut could receive federal recognition and build a casino in the Quiet Corner had begun mobilizing.

Coverage initiated on casino supplier: Martin has a 12-month price target of $23 per share on Shuffle Master stock.

Attorney general seeks probe of LV grocery deal: In a letter faxed to FTC Chairman Timothy Muris, Del Papa also asked regulators to examine Kroger's plan to close three of the Raley's stores, which would put about 250 people out of work.

Group appeals ballot rejection: The lawsuit filed Monday asks for a suspension of the district court order that prevented the measure from appearing on the ballot and an order to Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale to include it.

Apartments destroyed in three-alarm blaze: Several people called 911 about 4 a.m. reporting a huge fire on Maryland Parkway between Washington Avenue and Bonanza Road. Las Vegas firefighters found two, two-story apartment buildings at the Maryland Villas apartments on 12th Street on fire, Las Vegas Fire Department officials said.

Tribal casino approved: The agreement comes after Engler repeatedly said he wouldn't approve any more casinos for the state, The Detroit News reported in a story today.

Guinn recovering after cancer surgery: CARSON CITY -- A two-hour surgery on Gov. Kenny Guinn Monday to remove a cancerous prostate gland apparently was a success, and a Las Vegas physician said the governor should be going home within the week.

Committee says steps will mend disability system: CARSON CITY -- Hundreds, if not thousands, of Nevadans with disabilities are not receiving appropriate services and care, a national consultant says.

Mineta emphasizes transportation safety: The American Public Transportation Association's international exhibition of transit technology will be open to the public Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. The new Las Vegas monorail will be among more than 750 displays at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Minor league hockey team to play at Orleans Arena: Charles Davenport, a principal in San Diego-based Chandar Sports, purchased a West Coast Hockey League franchise for Las Vegas in 1998 for the day a suitable arena for hockey would be built in Las Vegas.

News briefs for Sept. 24, 2002: A 14-year-old girl was in critical condition with life-threatening injuries Monday night after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard, Metro Police Lt. Morris Mattingly said.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Musgrave hopes for change of luck in LV: Alate-race mistake in the pits relegated Ted Musgrave to a 14th-place finish Saturday in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at South Boston Speedway and robbed the veteran driver of the chance to keep pace with race winner and points leader Mike Bliss.

Casinos a key issue in Conn. governor's race: Susan Haigh; HARTFORD, Conn. -- There was hardly a peep about the potential proliferation of tribal casinos in Connecticut's 1998 gubernatorial campaign.

Justice staff opposes merger: The Justice Department staff opposes the deal because in many markets it would cut competition from three companies to two and in rural areas remove choice altogether, the Times said, citing the unidentified attorneys. DirecTV and EchoStar's Dish Network, the second-largest U.S. satellite TV service, together would control 90 percent of the U.S. satellite TV market.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Why panic? Forecast had Rebels 1-3: Dean Juipe; Anxiety, it seems, is inescapably in the air. The UNLV football team is 1-3 and close to being panic stricken.

Tribal casino plan is rejected: Melissa B. Robinson; WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected an argument by Connecticut Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman that federal tribal recognition be frozen until the process is reformed.

Tuesday Prep Schedule: Boys Soccer

Coaches hope meeting inspires team: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's football team practiced briefly Monday night for the first time since Saturday night's disappointing 38-21 loss at Toledo. But the main order of business took place afterward.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Rams, Falcons do MWC proud ... Rebels don't: Holy Toledo, Batman! That sure was another brutal performance by the UNLV football team in Ohio.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 10 a.m.

Neal calls out-of-state surgery 'lack of trust': Erin Neff; Gov. Kenny Guinn's decision to go out of state for prostate surgery is not unprecedented, yet his general election opponent thinks it shows a lack of faith in Nevada's health care system.

Consumer confidence falls: The New York-based Conference Board said its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 93.3 from a revised 94.5 in August. Analysts had been expecting a reading of 92.4.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Boulder City is home to the stars: None of them was older than 8.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Awards and old-timers: The name Shannon Bybee adds luster to any honor or award. He's a man who time and again has set aside personal gain to help those who need aid and to serve his state and nation. This attitude was prominent in the way he was raised and never changed from the time he was a young deputy sheriff in White Pine County.

Letter: Administration works for wealthy: The richest is Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, with a net worth between $67 million and $253 million. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is in the same league. Vice President Dick Cheney is in third place. All are former big-shot CEOs with corporations with records favoring the executives rather than the shareholders. This is not a group governing evenly for all of us. They blatantly, greedily favor the nation's wealthiest.

Task force preparing prostate cancer study: By Timothy Pratt; Unrelated to Gov. Kenny Guinn's case of cancer, a governor's task force is preparing a report on prostate cancer, the first statewide report for any disease, officials said Monday.

Editorial: Stability of power a priority: A Duke representative said it's possible that construction could resume once power market conditions change, but favorable conditions for Duke -- the ability to command higher prices for power -- would be bad news for residential and business customers. It's not just Duke that is scrapping plans to build power plants -- it's a situation faced by other companies, here and around the nation.

Editorial: Abusive phone calls reveal policy flaws: What makes this story particularly disturbing is that the calls were made from the detention center. Corrections officers at the jail, while investigating another case, discovered tape recordings of the calls, allegedly made by the inmate this summer while he was awaiting trial on charges of sexually assaulting a prostitute. He was acquitted, but a rape scenario played out in one of the calls bears similarity to the sexual assault described by the prostitute. In the 19 cases resulting in charges against the suspect, women stayed on the phone because the caller would tell them he was next door and ...

Review: Group shows no fear hunting 'Woolf': Marilyn LaRocque; Edward Albee's Tony Award-winning "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" opened at the Billy Rose Theatre in New York City on Oct. 13, 1962. Forty years later, in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre production at Judy Bayley Theatre at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the story's themes still resonate (albeit not as shockingly or innovatively) as in the 1960s. And Albee's brilliant dialogue still stimulates the mind.

Letter: Where is the fairness in plan to send us waste?: Despite assurances that Nevada residents are safe, adding additional waste adds to the risk. We simply do not know where the limits are, as our state continues to run up a high budget deficit, and we continue to be exploited by the federal government.

Obituaries for Sept. 24, 2002: Mercedez D. Bautista, 64, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born May 24, 1938, in the Philippines. A resident for 12 years, she was a retired hotel wardrobe attendant.

Bail reduced in drive-by killing: At a Monday hearing, Judge Sally Loehrer reduced bail from $500,000 to $50,000 in the case of Jamon Brooks, 23, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder in the May 2001 killing of Gwendolyn Jones.

Silver endorses Roger for DA despite primary campaign: Erin Neff; Republican district attorney candidate David Roger picked up a surprise endorsement Monday from the woman who just weeks ago was questioning his campaign contributions.

Community briefs for Sept. 24, 2002: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes, walks and programs free of charge. To make required reservations or for more information on the following or upcoming programs, call 363-1922:

Mining association honors McCaw teacher: The Nevada Mining Association's Education Committee presents the Excellence in Education award to a teacher who has demonstrated a strong commitment to students and mining-related subjects.