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Archive for February 26, 2003

Columnist Rusty Wallace: New garage policy has helped get work done: Rusty Wallace; There has been a lot of talk about NASCAR's new garage policy as far as limiting the amount of time fans can be in the garage on race weekends, and I really have to commend ...; 11:45 a.m.

Columnist Rusty Wallace: Timing was right to make switch from Dodge to Ford: Rusty Wallace; LVMS weekend race schedule; 11:44 a.m.

Palo Verde wins its opener: Adam Candee; Prep Schedule; 11:30 a.m.

Free school lunch rules weighed: More than a fourth of the 28 million children who eat free or discounted school lunches may be ineligible, and the Bush administration is considering rules to reserve the meal programs for children of families ...; 11:29 a.m.

Texas senator touts facility for new plutonium pit plant: AP; Several facilities are vying to become home for the Department of Energy's proposed Modern Pit Facility, which would process, manufacture and assemble plutonium pits for use at Pantex.; 11:19 a.m.

Hard Rock Hotel's loss widens in fourth quarter: By Liz Benston; Hard Rock Hotel Inc. -- owner of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas -- said it had more table game gamblers, slot machine bettors and occupied hotel rooms in the fourth quarter ...; 11:16 a.m.

Retailer bankrupt: Michael Valpiani doing business as Turtle Stop, Luxury Homes Construction & Development, Petronet Distribution LLC, Nevada Convenience Store LLC and Pioneer Turtle Stop, and his wife, Oiman Leslie Valpiani, filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 20 ...; 11:15 a.m.

Nevada rates increasing: State Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman said Tuesday Allstate and Allstate Property Casualty Insurance Company sought a 7.1 percent increase but she reduced that.; 11:15 a.m.

Fuel costs pinch Vegas firms: Grace Leong; Las Vegas businesses and some workers are trying to deal with higher gasoline prices, and local trucking companies are trying to pass on their extra fuel costs by hiking rates.; 11:15 a.m.

Williams gets another chance with new trial: Erica D. Johnson; A District Court judge Tuesday ordered a new trial for Jessica Williams, the Las Vegas woman convicted of having drugs in her system when she ran over a group of teenagers, killing six.; 11:11 a.m.

National Guard call-ups create worries at home: Jace Radke; The activation of 23 percent of Nevada's National Guard troops and reservists -- and the strong possibility that even more will be called up in connection with a war against Iraq -- could leave the ...; 11:11 a.m.

7-year-old survives pit bull attack: A 7-year-old North Las Vegas boy who was mauled by two pit bulls Sunday prevented the dogs from reaching two of his friends and may have saved his own life with his quick reaction to ...; 11:10 a.m.

Sports betting services to be sold: SportsLine.com Inc. will sell two gambling services as part of an agreement with Viacom Inc.'s CBS to create a new college sports website.; 11:07 a.m.

State agency disputes contractors' group's claims in construction defect debate: Jennifer Shubinski; The state Contractors Board is disputing claims by the Coalition for Fairness in Construction that the board wants to rein in plaintiffs' construction defect attorneys.; 11:06 a.m.

Ensign renews malpractice fight: Congress has begun a complex debate on how to best solve a medical malpractice problem that plagues Nevada and other states.; 11:06 a.m.

Weber weeps as family begs court for his life: Erica D. Johnson; The man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her teenage son showed emotion in court for the first time on Tuesday, weeping as his family members begged jurors to spare his life.; 11:01 a.m.

Police say suspect left fingerprints: Jen Lawson; The 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a man in a northwest Las Vegas home entered the house through a downstairs bathroom window, leaving fingerprints and sneaker marks that led to ...; 11:00 a.m.

Murals proposed to adorn downtown area: Dan Kulin; A Henderson advisory board is recommending that a prolific hometown artist be paid $50,000 for five murals that would dress up a barren beige downtown wall with images from Henderson's past, although exactly what the ...; 10:59 a.m.

Bill would compensate tribe: An Indian lands commission dating to the 1940s initially determined that Western Shoshone lands in Nevada had been taken through "gradual encroachment," Gibbons' office said. An original, uncollected award of $26 million in 1977 has ...; 10:59 a.m.

Missing woman had marriage woes: Jen Lawson; The 26-year-old Las Vegas woman missing since Thursday had obtained a restraining order against her estranged husband the day before she disappeared, according to court records.; 10:58 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Gaming's image is at stake: By Jeff German; State gaming regulators have persuaded the IRS and the Treasury Department to allow them to oversee the reporting of all cash transactions above $10,000.; 10:56 a.m.

Panel OKs death penalty reform: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Bills banning the executions of mentally retarded criminals and bolstering the defense in capital cases won unanimous approval from the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.; 10:55 a.m.

Reid continues his defense of Title IX: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Flanked by Olympic soccer star Julie Foudy, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., today stepped up his outspoken defense of Title IX, the 31-year-old law often credited with giving girls and women more access to ...; 10:38 a.m.

Stock broker, civic leader Willis dies: Vern Willis initially made his mark as one of Las Vegas' first travel agents in the early 1950s, but his first love was stocks and bonds, having started on Wall Street as a 20-year-old broker.; 9:55 a.m.

Former Nellis general Hansen dies: Maj. Gen. Homer Hansen came to Nellis Air Force Base in 1969 fresh off a tour in Vietnam, the third war in which he had served as a combat pilot.; 9:54 a.m.

News briefs for Feb. 26, 2003: A man hit by a car Feb. 15 in the 1000 block of Cheyenne Avenue died Saturday at University Medical Center, North Las Vegas Police said.; 9:54 a.m.

Teachers' bonuses get mixed reviews: CARSON CITY -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, came out in support Tuesday of Gov. Kenny Guinn's proposal to pay bonuses to teachers who remain at "at-risk" schools.; 9:46 a.m.

Neal debates casino tax bill -- again: CARSON CITY -- Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, waged a vigorous fight Tuesday to raise taxes on the big casinos in Nevada, but he has little confidence he will succeed. Neal debated Senate Bill ...; 9:46 a.m.

Wall Street analyst initiates coverage: The rating reflects issues that could affect the stock for the next several quarters, including ongoing weakness in Las Vegas and the threat of higher taxes and increased competition in Atlantic City, where the company ...; 9:45 a.m.

Research company issues recommendation: While the company's fourth-quarter earnings improved upon the same period last year, it missed Wall Street expectations, the firm said.; 9:45 a.m.

Incentives detailed on blocking non-Indian gaming: Previous gaming compacts the state has signed with tribes included similar exclusivity clauses.; 9:45 a.m.

Maryland governor presses case for slot machines: Earlier this week Ehrlich told lawmakers he was still reworking the details of his proposal and didn't know when it would be completed, the newspaper said.; 9:45 a.m.

Legislative briefs for Feb. 26, 2003: CARSON CITY -- A bill sought by the Metro Police Department to close a loophole in the gun sales law has been introduced in the Senate.; 9:44 a.m.

Lawmakers move on from election challenge: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Lawmakers agreed to put a bitter partisan elections challenge behind them Tuesday despite threats of political retribution and the assessment of nearly $40,000 in costs.; 9:43 a.m.

Tribe seeks support for new compact: Erica Werner; LOS ANGELES -- One of California's most prominent Indian tribes is using a political campaign-style tactic to marshal public support as it enters negotiations with the state over tribal gambling regulations.; 9:43 a.m.

Guinn returns from governors' meeting in D.C.: CARSON CITY -- After taking a quick trip to Washington, Gov. Kenny Guinn said he still is not sure how President Bush's education and Medicaid plans will play out in Nevada.; 9:43 a.m.

Contentious boundary change for school delayed: By Emily Richmond; Parents and educators who opposed plans to redraw Paradise Elementary School's attendance zones for next fall won a partial victory Tuesday as the Clark County School Board voted unanimously to delay the change until the ...; 9:31 a.m.

Storm deposits an inch of rain: Mary Manning and Launce Rake; Southern Nevada got almost an inch of rain on Tuesday as a winter storm packing snow in the mountains and showers in the Las Vegas Valley stayed overhead.; 9:29 a.m.

Boy, 7, mauled by pit bulls: After the attack, the boy was taken to University Medical Center, where he underwent several emergency operations, including plastic surgery, North Las Vegas Police said. He is listed in stable condition but will need future ...; 9:28 a.m.

Hearing set Tuesday in Mesquite stabbings: Beau Maestas, 19, and his 16-year-old sister Monique will appear before Mesquite Justice of the Peace Ron Dodd, who will travel to Las Vegas for the hearing.; 9:27 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Same old story: Kiss prompts sparks: The band is well known for its onstage explosions -- and has been since 1974.; 9:26 a.m.

LV woman charged in alleged charity fraud case: Marilyn Bettina Monroe was charged with a count of theft by false pretenses, a felony, and three counts of deceptive trade practices, a misdemeanor.; 9:26 a.m.

Roush used to Las Vegas success: Roush Racing in Las Vegas; 9:17 a.m.

Editorial: Shuttering college doesn't make sense: One of the college's champions, Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, notes that it actually would cost the state money to close the college. Perkins says the contracts that the college has with professors still would ...; 9:14 a.m.

Weather slows team transporters: Several NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series transporters carrying cars that will compete in this weekend's races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway were stranded Tuesday evening in Texas after a winter storm coated the Dallas ...; 9:12 a.m.

Driver Appearances: Today; 9:12 a.m.

Boulder City to again host SCORE race: Dan Kulin; Boulder City is giving another chance to the summer off-road race that had some city residents complaining about the dust racers kicked up last year.; 9:11 a.m.

Letter: Privatization is sign of failure: Our elected leaders should consider what is done in the private sector when one cannot do the job. Resign your position and allow a more talented individual to tackle the challenge. If our elected officials ...; 9:09 a.m.

Letter: Nevada overdue for state lottery: It's apparent a lot of people have their heads in the sand and don't understand the need nor the economic development in spreading the marketplace. In Illinois the state sells tickets not only through small ...; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: Design-build is cost-effective way to operate: Essentially, design-build brings the contractor, engineer and architect together at the outset of a job. By collaborating prior to construction, they can prevent problems before they occur.; 9:08 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Alamo issue has run its course: Dean Juipe; When he was appointed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission 19 months ago, Tony Alamo Jr.'s appointment raised barely a ripple of interest, let alone protest.; 9:08 a.m.

Editorial: Governors blink on tax issue: Gov. Kenny Guinn, for example, came away from the meeting saying that he supports the president's drive for a new round of tax cuts. Two years ago Bush shepherded through Congress tax cuts exceeding $1 ...; 9:06 a.m.

Budget cuts could delay Yucca shipping plans: Budget cuts for planning nuclear waste transportation to Yucca Mountain could delay the Energy Department's ability to unveil details of shipping methods and routes beyond this year, officials said Tuesday.; 9:00 a.m.

Commission sets public hearings on container tests: The proposal focuses on researching the possibilities of severe transportation accidents that could occur while moving the material.; 8:59 a.m.

Nevada lawmakers urge Bush to request board chief's resignation: President Bush in June appointed University of Wisconsin, Madison nuclear engineer Michael Corradini to lead the 11-member Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. Congress established the panel in 1987 to provide independent expert analysis of the ...; 8:59 a.m.

Boulder City approves loan for golf equipment: The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the loan, which will be taken from a private lender and will be repaid by the private company managing the $18.7 million course.; 8:53 a.m.

Discord muddies hopes for water deal: Two weeks ago negotiations among California water agencies on a deal that could free up water for Nevada seemed to be going well.; 8:53 a.m.

Community briefs for Feb. 26, 2003: The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will hold its fifth annual NASCAR Driver Auction beginning with Chris Chitsey's concert at 5 p.m. Thursday in Sam's Town Live!; 8:53 a.m.

NHP trooper honored for helping to save stricken athlete: Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Seong Lee was riding his motorcycle, working crowd control at the Las Vegas Marathon on Feb. 2 when a frantic spectator flagged him down at Las Vegas Boulevard just north of ...; 8:52 a.m.

Obituaries for Feb. 26, 2003: Henessey "Mamas" Bibian, 10 months, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born April 17, 2002, in Las Vegas.; 8:51 a.m.

Savvy wine buys: Allegrini La Grola Veronese '98: A nicely extracted wine with hints of berries and currants, this wine is Veronese and a bit of Syrah, and recently got a heady 90-point rating from Wine Spectator Magazine. It is ripe and lush, ...; 8:19 a.m.

History in the making: Brunschwyler hopes to revitalize Nevada State Museum: Wildlife dioramas anchored the walls. A taxidermic Gila monster stared. All was silent, save for the air streaming through the vents.; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Travel treats in troubled times: The very circumstances that have changed our lives have encouraged promotions and special packages for every mode of travel.; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Sarah Winnemucca at center of fund-raising effort: Elizabeth Foyt; Winnemucca, an American Indian from Nevada, is the focus of the group's fund-raising efforts that have included an American Indian feast held at the home of member Joan LeMere. NWHP President Joyce Marshall spoke of ...; 8:17 a.m.

Producer Baron brings glitz to Vegas food industry: Max Jacobson; One of the true delights of living in Las Vegas is meeting unique and unusual people who have subtle effects on our lives. One such person is Jed Baron, an entrepreneur, film producer and food ...; 8:17 a.m.

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