Print edition for January 7, 2003

Online grocery service planned: Vons said deliveries will be offered in 20 ZIP Codes in the Las Vegas area.

Walgreens Strip property sold: The property is on the northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Convention Center Drive, across from the Stardust Resort & Casino.

Panthers rally from 19 down to KO Foothill: Adam Candee; No lectures given. No walls pounded. No glares cast.

Columnist Jeff German: New faces take on old problems: You don't have to travel very far along the Strip to see that there's no consistency among the casinos in dealing with the threat.

Vegas company sold: Land Title of Nevada, based in Las Vegas, was owned by businessman Jim Ward.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Test session slated Jan. 27-30 at LVMS: Reigning NASCAR Winston Cup champion Tony Stewart, four-time champ Jeff Gordon and Las Vegas native Kurt Busch head a list of more than two dozen Winston Cup and Busch Series drivers scheduled to take part in a four-day test session Jan. 27-30 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Guinn rules out any sales tax on services: CARSON CITY -- A proposal by big business, including the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, to impose a sales tax on services to help Nevada solve its financial crisis was torpedoed by Gov. Kenny Guinn only hours after he was inaugurated for a second term.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Bill: Move rivalry to Nevada Day weekend: At this rate, the UNLV vs. Nevada-Reno football game is going to be known as the Swiss Army Knife or at least the Silly Putty of the college football rivalries, because people keep trying to find new uses for it.

Vegas firm buying back shares: Sierra said that in order to increase its financial flexibility and to facilitate the share repurchase program, Sierra's syndicate of banks amended its credit agreement to allow for such repurchases.

America West, JetBlue airlines adding service: The Tempe, Ariz.-based airline also will reinstate seasonal service to Mexico City and add two daily flights to San Francisco and single daily round trips to and from Denver, Phoenix, San Diego and San Jose, Calif.

Fire destroys condo project: A three-alarm, pre-dawn fire today destroyed an under-construction time-share condominium project at West Tropicana Avenue and South Decatur Boulevard and damaged a neighboring condominium complex, displacing 20 people.

Man pleads guilty in wife's death: Erica D. Johnson; A Las Vegas man who claims he shot his wife in a mercy killing told a District Court judge Monday that he is at peace with himself for what he did.

Guinn begins second term: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn told the crowd at his inauguration Monday that Nevada is entering "one of the most significant times" in its history -- but he presented few specifics as to how he will guide the state through those times. The terrorist attacks of 2001 showed that the state's tourist-based economy is a fragile one, Guinn said. And he said that with his second term he has been given a chance "to pursue a more stable future" for the state.

California tribe sued over over donations: Erica Werner; LOS ANGELES -- In an important test of the reach of tribal sovereignty, California's political watchdog agency is suing one of the state's wealthiest and most influential Indian tribes, accusing it of violating campaign finance reporting laws.

NRC: Terrorism not factor in nuke licensing: Benjamin Grove and Cy Ryan; WASHINGTON -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ruled that it does not need to consider terrorism risks when it licenses nuclear facilities, but it's not clear if that would apply to Yucca Mountain.

Dry times: Water limits loom as drought worsens: There is less water for drinking, bathing and irrigation, and "we're going to have to respond," said Kay Brothers of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Murray, Carter elected to Hall: Ben Walker; NEW YORK -- Eddie Murray silently led with his bat. Gary Carter spurred teams with his enthusiasm.

Nevada case will test federal leave act: CARSON CITY -- Next week the U.S. Supreme Court will listen to Nevada make its case that the state is immune from lawsuits over violation of the federal Family Medical Leave Act. The arguments that the nation's highest court will hear Jan. 15 involve a Nevada lawsuit that began six years ago.

Rooftop shooter kills one: Jen Lawson and Jace Radke; Metro Police arrested a man this morning after he allegedly fired a high-powered rifle from the roof of an apartment building at 15th and Fremont streets, killing one person and injuring two others.

Goodman says hands off new rules for exotic dancers: Judy Odierna; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman came to the aid of local strippers once again.

News briefs for Jan. 7, 2003: Metro Police arrested an ex-felon and recovered $500,000 worth of the drug PCP Monday afternoon after a tip from a Las Vegas apartment resident, police said.

Letter: Country can't support lifestyle of Republicans: It seems to me that the Republicans' lavish expensive gifts on the wealthy and live in luxury. They ignore, don't care and do not help the plight of the sick, or the poor or senior citizens.

Website provides crime stats: Jen Lawson; A more user-friendly crime mapping system has been added to the Metro Police website, allowing the public to find out when and where crime has been reported.

City considers supper club slots: Judy Odierna; Some city officials want to make sure that more Las Vegas restaurant patrons can play slot machines while waiting for a table.

Killer's appeal rejected: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday rejected the appeal of Levenral D. Polk, convicted in a 1999 fatal drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

Lawsuit over donations could test tribal sovereignty: Erica Werner; LOS ANGELES -- In an important test of the reach of tribal sovereignty, California's political watchdog agency is suing one of the state's wealthiest and most influential Indian tribes, accusing it of violating campaign finance reporting laws.

Skyline relics of Bethlehem Steel may face demolition: Lara Jakes Jordan; BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- It was bad enough, locals say, when the Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces shut down. The whole plant stilled that day -- Nov. 18, 1995 -- to hear a lone steelworker whistle "Amazing Grace" as the furnaces' ever-constant blue flame died out.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Ideal town isn't a bad idea: Plenty of readers probably do too, but we don't like those people.

Letter: Cigarettes are bad for Nevada: Truth is, cigarettes have been proven to have no calming effects -- they only cause stress, not to mention cancer.

Assemblyman needs OK to run for judge: Erin Neff; Assemblyman David Brown has asked the state Ethics Commission whether he can run for Henderson Municipal Court while he is serving in Carson City.

Editorial: It's a bird, it's a ... man with no permit: Raising homing pigeons and racing them is fine -- providing, of course, that all necessary permits have been applied for and received. In this case, the race organizer, who lives in California, simply moved onto the property a couple years ago, built the loft, and began training and racing the pigeons. When he finally did apply last month for a race permit, it was denied by the Planning Commission. Despite that, and despite neighbors' objections to the weekend disruption and the year-around droppings, he held the race anyway. An events permit, a use permit and a zoning variance were needed ...

Ex-nightclub owner Julian dies: Joseph Julian, a Las Vegas restaurateur, radio station owner and shopping center developer who also tried his hand at politics, has died in Florida. He was 81.

Woman says she was strip-searched in front of men: Erica D. Johnson; A woman who claims she was strip-searched in front of male prisoners while she was an inmate at the Clark County Detention Center has filed a lawsuit in federal court, alleging her civil rights were violated.

Court briefs for Jan. 7, 2003: A former Child Haven teacher accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl was arraigned Monday in District Court.

Monday's prep results: BOYS BASKETBALL

Check cashing, loan firms fight limits: Judy Odierna; Members of the Nevada Financial Services Association hope that the city of Las Vegas will work with them prior to passing new restrictions on companies that offer high-fee check cashing, payday loans and auto title loans.

Goodman says hands off new rules for erotic dancers: Judy Odierna; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman came to the aid of local strippers once again.

Speedway Charities gives $10,000 grant: Speedway Children's Charities is a nonprofit foundation that distributes funds to charities and foundations providing medical, emotional and social services to children in need.

Red Rock offers tips on medicine: White Rock Loop: A six-mile moderate hike with Ranger Vera to get the New Year going, Saturday.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Trouble from the North: Although White House rhetoric has simmered down a bit in recent weeks, there is little doubt that President George W. Bush despises North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il. The recent bold defiance of Kim's removal of all outside control of his nuclear weapons program certainly hasn't made him more dear to our president.

Obituaries for Jan. 7, 2003: Carol J. Carella, 55, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 30, 1947, in Glendale, N.Y. A resident for 5 1/2 years, she was a medical records analyst at University Medical Center.

Popping off: Casting a net over pop culture 2003: Kirk Baird; The year taught us a new set of family values, courtesy of "The Osbournes" and the value of Saks Fith Avenue merchandise, thanks to Winona Ryder.

Pay raises approved for justices of the peace: Justices in Las Vegas, Henderson and in rural parts of the county typically handle small claims, traffic and police misdemeanor citations, search and arrest warrants and felony arrests through the preliminary hearing stages, including bail-setting and probable-cause determinations.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita: Wednesday's card

Lawmaker seeks federal restitution: Erin Neff; Freshman Assemblyman Joe Hardy is doing what politicians like to call "thinking outside the box."

Search for housing chief begins anew: Dan Kulin; The Las Vegas Housing Authority commissioners will meet as early as Friday to decide how to go about hiring a new executive director now that the commissioners' first choice has turned down the job.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Media let blown call slide by: Dean Juipe; Given the circumstances, the stakes and the potentially volatile surroundings, Terry Porter got off easy. Real easy.

Animal shelter battle continues: The dogfight over animal shelters continued at the Clark County Commission meeting Monday, but a split board did not indicate which local shelter operator would ultimately prevail.

Editorial: Fed funds for vaccines need boost: Ultimately, more than 10 million people nationwide will be vaccinated -- health-care workers, emergency medical technicians, police officers and firefighters. Much of the problem facing health departments can be traced to money: Most of the $940 million in federal funding for bioterrorism preparedness was used in response to the 2001 anthrax threats. In addition, administering the smallpox vaccination is complex, and recipients have to be closely monitored for more than a week to make sure that no complications develop. All in all, that means time and money will be diverted from other critical public-health responsibilities. "Right now we have had ...