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Archive for January 29, 2003

GOP yanks nuke issues from Reid: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans slighted Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., today, removing nuclear issues from the panel on which Reid is the top Democrat.; 11:08 a.m.

House Republicans introduce plan to help jobless find work: The money could be used by job hunters for computer training, child care, transportation, housing, job relocation or career counseling.; 11:07 a.m.

Survey says LV a hot spot for aggressive drivers: Jen Lawson; Las Vegas' largest number of aggressive drivers can be found along U.S. 95 from the Spaghetti Bowl to the Rainbow curve, according to a motorist survey released this morning.; 11:07 a.m.

Man serving life could be out in three years: District Judge Sally Loehrer had sentenced James Meegan to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1996 after a jury convicted him of shaking his 10-month-old daughter to death six years prior and ...; 11:07 a.m.

Caesars president resigns: Anthony Santo, president of Park Place's nearby Bally's and Paris resorts, will assume Groom's position in the interim, Park Place spokesman Robert Stewart said.; 11:07 a.m.

Casino exec: Nevada taxation unfair: By Liz Benston; Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s new chief executive expressed amazement Tuesday at Nevada's tax system that remains so heavily dependent upon a single industry to fund basic services while allowing other big businesses to escape taxes.; 11:06 a.m.

UMC chief Hale resigns: The man in charge of Clark County's financially troubled public hospital has resigned.; 11:06 a.m.

Super Bowl betting about even for Nevada casinos: By Liz Benston; Sunday's Super Bowl game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders yielded $71.7 million in wagers for Nevada sports books -- a number roughly in line with last year, according to state figures ...; 11:05 a.m.

Dogs taken in raid stolen from shelter: Judy Odierna; Some of the dogs that authorities confiscated from suspected auto thieves earlier this month apparently were stolen from the Dewey Animal Control Center early Sunday morning.; 11:05 a.m.

Feds claim abuse at Elko reformatory: CARSON CITY -- Juvenile delinquents committed to the state boys reformatory in Elko were beaten and kicked and had their heads smashed into doors by staff, U.S. Justice Department officials said.; 11:05 a.m.

Fed lawsuit filed against Mosley: Jace Radke; A federal lawsuit filed against District Judge Donald Mosley alleges that Mosley violated a criminal defendant's civil rights by toughening her sentence and exposing her to double jeopardy.; 11:04 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: DMV idea lines up as a bad one: God bless Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, today's all-star left fielder.; 11:04 a.m.

Security net: Homeless man able to leave the streets when long-lost benefits are restored: By Timothy Pratt; Through his beard and drawl, Forrest Williamson called Monroe, La., "a town in the middle of nowhere ... with nobody to talk to."; 11:03 a.m.

State workers' insurance system is still in the red: Gov. Kenny Guinn has recommended that the present state appropriation go from $194.6 million to $213 million in 2004 and $245 million in 2005. The state now pays $465 a month to cover the full ...; 10:50 a.m.

News briefs for Jan. 29, 2003: One pedestrian was killed and another was in critical condition this morning after being hit by a car about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday while crossing Sahara Avenue at Sixth Street, Metro Police and University Medical Center ...; 10:29 a.m.

State lottery expanding: The House Ways and Means Committee took testimony Tuesday and Chairman Richard Marron, R-Stowe, said the language that would authorize a lottery expansion might be included in the so-called budget adjustment bill.; 9:54 a.m.

Prosecutors: Convicted former official 'binge betting' in Vegas: In documents filed on Tuesday, prosecutors tried to persuade U.S. District Court Judge John F. Grady to keep his decision that moved up by two months Loren-Maltese's surrender date to Friday. Prosecutors contend Loren-Maltese has ...; 9:53 a.m.

Casino ties no problem for WNBA: Donna Tommelleo; UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- The WNBA is betting professional women's basketball will be successful in Connecticut, where UConn games routinely sell out.; 9:52 a.m.

Panel discusses security issues for nuke waste: An independent scientific panel reviewing Energy Department plans for a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain urged federal officials to ask local emergency managers what their security concerns are over shipping spent reactor fuel.; 9:45 a.m.

Tenet plans new pricing for uninsured: Gary Gentile; LOS ANGELES -- Tenet Healthcare, the nation's second largest hospital chain, said Tuesday it will alter the way it charges uninsured patients, offering discounted prices and pledging not to place liens on their homes.; 9:44 a.m.

Town board rejects shopping center: The Spring Valley Town Advisory Board, in a split vote, recommended stripping the shopping center from a controversial proposed development in southwest Las Vegas.; 9:44 a.m.

Drug czar spurns complaint from marijuana group: CARSON CITY -- Federal drug czar John Walters is claiming immunity from the Nevada law that otherwise would have required him to file a campaign expense report for his efforts to defeat the Nevada marijuana ...; 9:43 a.m.

Four candidates file early for municipal judge seat: Judy Odierna; The competition for a vacant municipal judge seat is shaping up as the city of Las Vegas' most crowded race in the upcoming election.; 9:43 a.m.

Economic plan unsettles Dems: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada lawmakers generally supported President Bush's foreign policy goals but were divided along party lines on his economic proposals.; 9:43 a.m.

U.S. 95 widening expected to be completed in 2006: CARSON CITY -- Under an accelerated schedule, the widening of U.S. 95 in Las Vegas from six to 10 lanes to reduce major traffic congestion should be completed in 2006, state Transportation Director Tom Stephens ...; 9:42 a.m.

Disney chief got $5 mil. bonus: Disney's board awarded the bonus, which Eisner elected to take in stock, for the "effectiveness and quality of Mr. Eisner's leadership of the company in a difficult economic environment," according to the company's proxy statement ...; 9:37 a.m.

Low-cost carrier called 'Song': Song is Delta's response to the increasing competition from discount carriers like JetBlue, AirTran, and Southwest, which have taken up to a quarter of the domestic traffic away from network airlines like Delta.; 9:37 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Grazing LVMS wall just minor setback for Biffle: Just when Greg Biffle finally was starting to feel good about his preseason testing, the NASCAR Winston Cup rookie hit a bump in the road.; 9:31 a.m.

UCLA blanks Rebels: UNLV (0-2) could only field five healthy players so the Bruins began the match with wins at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles before the teams even took the court.; 9:30 a.m.

Regents consider a retreat to calm tensions on the board: Jennifer Knight; Three new university regents are hoping that a proposed two-day retreat would help heal lingering tensions, but finances and personality differences could get in the way of that plan.; 9:24 a.m.

State looks at motor pool options: CARSON CITY -- Nevada legislators will not know until mid-February if private industry can operate motor pools cheaper than the state.; 9:23 a.m.

Newberg says it was not rape but seduction: Erica D. Johnson; A Las Vegas man accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old relative and videotaping the incident told jurors in District Court Tuesday that he is guilty of statutory sexual seduction, but that he is no rapist.; 9:22 a.m.

Condo fire damage hits $4.5 million: Jen Lawson; Fire investigators have determined that a Jan. 7 blaze at an unfinished time-share condominium project on West Tropicana Avenue caused an estimated $4.5 million in damage.; 9:22 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Is Dion taking Warholian approach?: The rumor that has been ricocheting around the Strip is that when Celine Dion's show "A New Day" opens March 25 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, she will be onstage for only half the ...; 9:21 a.m.

Letter: Remember the notch babies: There can't be many of us left. Everybody was all for the notch baby issue, but then they just forgot about us. Maybe somebody will listen this time.; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: Vets home will defeat problems: I am grateful to the community of Boulder City, veterans' organizations, our nursing home staff and all others who have dedicated so much to the success of the nursing home.; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: Tax hike will take away reason to relocate here: California has the weather. Phoenix, professional teams. Colorado, skiing. Utah, best powder! So what makes Vegas great? Tax relief. The tax relief here is why I and thousands like me stay and live here. It's ...; 9:07 a.m.

Editorial: Making a case for invasion?: The president's address Tuesday didn't live up to its advance billing, however. Bush did spend roughly half of his time on domestic policy, but he offered few details on his proposals, such as a prescription ...; 9:07 a.m.

Editorial: Yes, Virginia, there really is a taxman: Looking back on our own childhoods, we're happy that these questions didn't gain a following among the adults at that time. As we see it, it's now our turn to care for the coming generations, ...; 9:06 a.m.

Title IX under attack: Jennifer Knight; REBEL TIMELINE; 9:05 a.m.

Learning curve in '02 put Busch on the right track: As he prepares to begin his third full season in NASCAR's Winston Cup Series, Las Vegas native Kurt Busch admits he still is dealing with a severe learning curve.; 9:05 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Men looking to be appeased, not threatened: Dean Juipe; Careful girls, careful what you wish for. If the separation of the sexes in sports becomes too blurred, it could work against many of the gains women have made in the past 30 years.; 9:04 a.m.

Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2003: Dionicio Avila, 78, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Los Angeles. A resident for 18 years, he was a retired county government investigator and a ...; 9:00 a.m.

Island will rise at Lake Las Vegas: A developer at Lake Las Vegas has scotched plans for one of two golf courses in favor of building an island on the lake instead.; 8:51 a.m.

Community briefs for Jan. 29, 2003: Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer will hold its annual Golden Gala Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Four Seasons, to raise money for children with cancer.; 8:51 a.m.

Growth in the west calls for balancing act with master plan: The Henderson City Council amended its master plan to balance growth along the city's western edge, but agreed to meet with concerned property owners in one section of town.; 8:51 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: 'Dean of LV golf' Roberts honored by PGA: Peter Benton; The Las Vegas Chapter, PGA Southwest Section recently held its annual awards banquet at the TPC Summerlin. Jerry Roberts, director of golf at the Spanish Trail County Club, was singled out for special recognition and ...; 8:47 a.m.

Rebel Tennis: Tueseday at UCLA; 8:46 a.m.

Tuesday's prep results: GIRLS SOCCER; 8:44 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Santa Anita: Thursday's card; 8:41 a.m.

Wine-by-the-glass selections growing: Max Jacobson; This means a novice wine drinker can experience a variety without buying an entire bottle and, in the process, increase his knowledge on what he likes best. Even better, a number of places are equipped ...; 8:23 a.m.

Leading Indiscriminately: Lied exhibit faces down prejudice: A notice near the entrance of "Face to Face: Dealing With Prejudice and Discrimination" warns visitors, "This exhibit contains strong language and is not recommended for children under the age of 7."; 8:20 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Peltyn surprised with birthday fete at MGM Grand: Elizabeth Foyt; Planned by superhostess (and wife) Sandy Peltyn, the evening was flawlessly arranged at the MGM Grand in the space previously used by Olio!; 8:16 a.m.

Savvy wine buys: Marimar Don Miguel Chardonnay '98: This one is a typical California chardonnay, oaky, creamy and big in the glass. It's styled like the classic Russian River Valley chardonnays, full-bodied and lightly alcoholic (13.5 percent), a wine that needs food to ...; 8:15 a.m.

Americans swayed, unconvinced on Iraq, economy after watching State of the Union address: AP; "He's going to have his war one way or another, no matter what the rest of the world thinks," Mattingly said as he walked away from the bank of big-screen televisions at a Sears store ...; 6:09 a.m.

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