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Print edition for April 22, 2003

Second murder charge against Rundle tossed
Erica D. Johnson
A District Court judge on Monday tossed out a murder charge against the Las Vegas man accused of killing his 87-year-old mother and cashing in on her Social Security checks.
Football player arrested in pandering sting
Jen Lawson
A member of the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League has been arrested in connection with trying to recruit an undercover Metro Police officer to work for him as a prostitute.
Sprint reports $1.7 bil. profit
Amy Shafer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sprint Corp. reported first-quarter earnings of $1.7 billion on Monday, but failed to meet analysts' expectations.
Experts question mental retardation of murder suspect
Erica D. Johnson
Doctors on Monday presented dueling viewpoints on whether a Las Vegas man charged with killing a prostitute and running over a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper during a high-speed chase is mentally retarded.
Nevada Power files suit against gas firms
Kevin Rademacher
Nevada Power and its parent company, Sierra Pacific Resources, Monday filed a federal fraud lawsuit in Las Vegas seeking $600 million from several natural gas providers, putting a $1.7 billion settlement with El Paso Corp. at risk.
Land swap plan would protect area
The chairman of a Clark County advisory panel will ask the County Commission to push for a federal land swap that would take 2,400 acres adjacent to the Red Rock conservation area out of danger of development.
Coyote Springs project wins round in Assembly
Erin Neff
CARSON CITY -- Influential developer Harvey Whittemore won another battle Monday in his efforts to build a 42,000-acre golf course and community 50 miles north of Las Vegas.
Panel of noted scientists favors developing Yucca in stages
Benjamin Grove
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Developing Yucca Mountain in stages -- a strategy that would likely include storing more highly radioactive waste at an above-ground transfer station for longer periods of time than originally envisioned -- is a "promising approach," members of a panel of respected scientists said today.
Nevada results boost Harrah's Entertainment
By Liz Benston
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. today said it boosted quarterly revenue and cash flow by cutting operating expenses and increasing its ranks of loyal slot player club members.
MGM MIRAGE bringing sex appeal to pirate battles
The "Sirens of TI" show will involve female performers who will battle it out with a band of pirates "in a sensual modern interpretation of the Battle of Buccaneer Bay."
Experts question mental capability of murder suspect
Erica D. Johnson
Doctors on Monday presented dueling viewpoints on whether a Las Vegas man charged with killing a prostitute and running over a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper during a high-speed chase is mentally retarded.
Injured Marine back in LV with infant son
By Timothy Pratt
Marine Staff Sgt. Michael Dunn took shrapnel in Iraq and lost a buddy in the war, but Monday afternoon he was worried about one thing.
VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Wayward Robin flutters to 'Penthouse'
In 1983 Leach came up with the idea for "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."
Life taken: Family learning to cope after loss of husband, father
Dan Kulin
Eight-year-old Chance Holt said he heard a car coming down the road fast, so his father told him to move closer to the curb alongside of the bicycle lane they were riding in.
Senate OKs tighter malpractice law
CARSON CITY -- Southern Nevada doctors persuaded the Senate, in a narrow vote, to approve a bill Monday tightening the law on medical malpractice. The bill attempts to slow down the rising cost of insurance and stop the departure of physicians from the state.
Motown choreographer, Tony winner Atkins dies
When you see modern pop groups such as Boyz II Men and In Sync perform intricate dance moves to match their song lyrics, you see the enduring influence of jazz dancer and choreography Cholly Atkins.
LV man held, suspect in carjacking spree
Jen Lawson
In a crime spree described by Metro Police as "extremely violent and bizarre," a man allegedly committed three carjackings in Las Vegas, forced a couple to drive him to Long Beach, Calif., then held his 2-year-old son hostage on a city bus while exchanging gunfire with police.
Casinos face economic malaise after enduring war jitters
By Liz Benston
Major Las Vegas casinos are breathing easier after the U.S. victory in Iraq, saying business has held up well during what turned out to be a relatively swift end to the conflict.
Riviera suitor presses bid as firm posts loss
Fabrizio Boccardi, the Italian entrepreneur who has made an unsolicited bid to buy the ailing Riviera casino in Las Vegas, pressed his offer in advance of the company's earnings release this morning.
Police continue seeking boyfriend of slain woman
Mary Manning and Emily Richmond
Metro Police were searching today for the live-in boyfriend of Yashama Clemons, a single mother who was found shot to death in her home Saturday, her four children, ages 15 months to 9 years, left alone with the body.
Columnist Jeff German: Ensuring the safety of Las Vegas
But Sheriff Bill Young is taking no chances.
UNLV women's golf hopes second year is charmed
Adam Candee
Missy Ringler lived in Minneapolis when it happened, but no one needs to remind the first-year UNLV women's golf coach how the Rebels fared at last year's Mountain West championships.
Editorial: City's past deserves a yearly fete
Toward the end of the war, owing to the plant's voluminous production, demand for magnesium fell and Henderson's future was cast in doubt as workers were laid off. The state bought the plant in 1948 and recruited industries to share space there, reviving the city of Henderson and giving it a solid base from which to grow. For 55 years the Henderson Chamber of Commerce sponsored "Industrial Days" -- renamed "Heritage Days" in the mid-1990s -- to celebrate the city's history and foster community pride.
Public officials tout clean air progress with monorail
Regional elected officials used a tour of the Las Vegas monorail and the unveiling of a new fuel for area buses to showcase the move toward cleaner, greener mass transit Monday.
Future of historic park is celebrated
Judy Odierna
The swath of grass in the middle of Maryland Parkway known as Huntridge Circle Park has a brighter future ahead of it.
Maddux: Baseball in P.R. a hybrid
Reached in his San Juan hotel room one morning last week, Greg Maddux said beisbol in Hiram Bithorn Stadium in April is intriguing.
Both sides prepare to spend in casino debate
Kevin Wack
PORTLAND, Maine -- The invitation to a recent anti-casino fund-raiser reads a bit like a Who's Who of the state's business and political elite.
Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: How to change a regime
Not far away, in Israel, the Quartet (EU, UN, Russia and the U.S.) are providing a roadmap for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Here again we have outsiders with all of the fancy gimmicks but not one mention of eliminating the root cause of hate. Teaching the right for Israel to exist and ending the Palestinian school system that teaches hate haven't been placed on the table by the Quartet. A good start would be true summer camps where Palestinian children would learn how to swim and play games instead of practicing war and learning how to shoot automatic ...
Assembly approves 40 bills as deadline approaches
Erin Neff
CARSON CITY -- The Assembly moved toward tonight's midnight deadline for clearing bills by approving more than 40 measures and amending dozens others Monday.
Obituaries for April 22, 2003
Phillip Charles Ackor, 86, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 31, 1916, in East Hartford, Conn. A resident for 12 years, he was an electrical engineer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, a World War II Army veteran, a member of the Ocean Club and the Horseshoe Club and was a graduate of Renessler Poly Tech.
Letter: Special interests control Nevada
The claim that they are losing money is specious. They are investing heavily in Indian gaming in other states and at the same time claiming that they can't compete with the casinos in other states. They are playing both sides at the expense of the people of Nevada. The elected officials who support not increasing the gaming tax should be voted out of office in the next election. They are not representing the people of Nevada.
Las Vegas Wash project wins environmental award
"These groups and individuals have applied creativity, teamwork and leadership in addressing many of Nevada's most pressing and complex environmental problems," said Wayne Nastri of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Commission threatens to close Indian casino
"They told us verbally that unless the casino and the funds are immediately returned to the control of the elected tribal council, they're going to shut down the casino," Dennis Johnson, a Des Moines lawyer, said Monday.
Nevada Senate votes to prohibit regulation of broadband services
Ryan Pearson
CARSON CITY -- The state Senate on Monday unanimously approved a stripped-down bill that prevents Nevada from regulating broadband services such as high-speed Internet.
Columnist Susan Snyder: No way to prepare for this tragedy
In Winnemucca.
Senate rejects bid to kill recorder's office
CARSON CITY -- An effort by Clark County Manager Thom Reilly to eliminate the elective office of County Recorder Frances Deane when her term expires has failed.
Small business wins case
The court ruled 7-2 that directors of professional corporations, such as medical practices, can often be excluded from the 15-employee minimum that triggers compliance with the ADA. The court gave an Oregon medical clinic a new chance to prove it isn't covered by the disability-bias law and therefore doesn't have to face a suit filed by a former employee.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesdays races at Hollywood Park
Wednesday's opening-day card
Editorial: Don't get euphoric over Syria's moves
Syria officials say they are tightening their borders and have turned over to the U.S. military some Iraqi officials who entered their country, including a son-in-law of Saddam's and one of Saddam's former bodyguards. President Bush said Sunday that Syria has gotten the message: "I'm confident the Syrian government has heard us, and I believe it when they say they want to cooperate with us."
Police arrest man in connection with slaying
Armando Benavides Cortinas Jr., 23, was charged with murder and robbery with a deadly weapon after admitting to patrol officers that he was responsible for killing someone a week earlier, Metro Police said.
Collective bargaining passes Assembly again
The Assembly Monday approved a bill authorizing collective bargaining for state employees for the third consecutive session.
Home-schooling bill to be heard
CARSON CITY -- A bill that would require school districts to allow home-schooled children to participate in sports was sent to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee Monday with assurance that it will be heard.
Audit rips state parks division
CARSON CITY -- Due to lax accounting procedures, the state Parks Division failed to collect more than $100,000 owed it by concessionaires, a legislative audit says.
True to the vision: Team behind 'A New Day ...' weathering mixed reviews
Almost 30 days have passed since the debut of Franco Dragone's extravaganza, "A New Day...," featuring the world's best-selling female recording artist, Celine Dion.
Crosby shines in first game back in outfield
Nick Christensen
Hot-hitting 51s outfielder Bubba Crosby returned to defensive duty last night after two weeks of pinch-hitting and filling the DH role because of a sore left shoulder. As a welcome-back gift, his teammates and the visiting Tacoma Rainiers treated him to a nearly four-hour, 14-inning game.
Letter: The question is: Do we really need a tax?
It is obvious that you have no concept of business or economics. Regardless what the "soak the business" community thinks, all taxes are ultimately paid for by the consumer. Businesses will simply pass any tax on to the consumer.
Community briefs for April 22, 2003
The Boyd School of Law and the Center for Democratic Culture will present "The Law and Politics of Tort Reform: Local and National Developments" symposium from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the law school, Room 102.
Doo-wop dance creator, Tony winner Atkins dies
When you see modern pop groups such as Boyz II Men and In Sync perform intricate dance moves to match their song lyrics, you see the enduring influence of jazz dancer and choreography Cholly Atkins.
Bush: Fed chief should stay
Greenspan, who turned 77 in March, has been serving as Fed chairman since August 1987. His current term as chairman runs to June 20, 2004.
Senate OKs Vidler water deal
CARSON CITY -- An agreement between Lincoln County and a private company to develop water resources for economic development and for sale in Southern Nevada was approved Monday by the Senate.
Letter: Citizens need to be informed
I would like to add that as good citizens, we also need to emphasize studying and re-studying the U.S. Constitution, our state Constitution, our state statutes and our city ordinances. We need to find out who our city officials are, who our county officials are, who our state legislators are, and who our congressional representatives are. We need to find out how to contact them. We need to become observers of their activities and where to contact them by letter or in person if they are not following our Constitution. We also need to keep our fellow citizens informed at ...
Columnist Dean Juipe: Ring's all-time rankings are a loss cause
Dean Juipe
The difference between the all-time greatest fighters as selected by The Ring magazine and my own top 10 is that my guys almost always won.
How Nevadans finished in the Boston Marathon
Finish* -- Name, Hometown
Civil rights suits reopened against school district
By Emily Richmond
Five civil rights lawsuits filed against the Clark County School District have been reopened now that the U.S. Supreme Court has permanently shut the door on the district's claim of immunity under the 11th Amendment.
News briefs for April 22, 2003
A 17-year-old girl was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash on Decatur Boulevard near Rochelle Avenue, Metro Police said.
Tavern turns unlucky for man
Richard Krenzer, 31, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital after the 9 p.m. attack Monday at Swillburg Stop Bar & Grill. The stab wounds in his arms, shoulder and legs were not considered life threatening, said Rochester police Lt. Jim Noble.
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Reid, Ensign split over support for Bush plans
Nevada Sens. John Ensign and Harry Reid issued sharply contrasting assessments of President Bush's performance to date, with the Republican Ensign giving a thumbs up and the Democrat Reid expressing disappointment.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Stewart puts Winston Cup ahead of Indy 500
Tony Stewart on Monday laid to rest rumors that he would replace injured driver Dario Franchitti in next month's Indianapolis 500.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: LPGA event fun, healthy
If "golf is a good walk spoiled," then it can be assumed Mark Twain never envisioned following the LPGA Tour around Las Vegas Country Club on an April afternoon.

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