Las Vegas Sun
Story archive for June 2003
Monday, June 30
- New tower opens at Venetian
- Gaming briefs for June 30, 2003
- Man who claims he overheard terror call sues mayor
- Discount grocery retailer expanding in Vegas
- Out of HOPE: Funds run out for homeless grant
- Venetian opens new tower
- Housing board hears concerns
- Sunset of law may not affect Nevada Power
- Henderson interchange contract awarded
- IGT buying LV 'bonusing' company for $130 million
- Court may be forced to step in
- Constitutional crisis looms
- Starting Tuesday, we will pay a little more
- Ham radio increases role in national security
- Direct marketers flooding 9-year-old with junk mail
- McCarran officials gear up for high-traffic summer
- Doctor's loss of license could be test case
- Agassi ousted in fourth round
- News briefs for June 30, 2003
- New owners to expand, rename Henderson casino
- VegasBeat --Timothy McDarrah: Star-crossed Venetian in a League of its own
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Here's a halfway look at Eclipse Awards
- Confident Angels tell Dodgers to hit the freeway
- Obituaries for June 30, 2003
- Mausoleum planned
- Capuano schools 51s at Cashman
- Six counties to sue feds over tortoise protection
- Court rejects plea for lawyer fees
- Keller breaks through for Busch victory
- ACLU drops suit over school prayer
- 'One Track Jack' is long Gaughan
- Island residents surprised man is accused of local dismemberment
- Nevada gov prepares court petition to force XGR tax action
- Commission to vote on animal shelter contract
- Titus accuses two legislators of sneaking local projects into bill
- Rural GOP perplexes Democrats
- Letter: Enough! Bush must be defeated
- Letter: Beers, not Guinn, is being fiscally conservative
- Birth announcements for June 30, 2003
- Editorial: An end to incessant ring, ring
- Editorial: High court was right to dismiss Nike claim
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 30, 2003
- Small Wonder: Mini Cooper growing into a giant in retro culture
- Linkin Park again open for fervent fans
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Taking a pass at trail issue
Sunday, June 29
Friday, June 27
- Suspect arrested on robbery charges
- Local briefs for June 27, 2003
- Trump casino licenses renewed
- Spending rises modestly
- Las Vegas audit defense company in bankruptcy
- Gaming news briefs for June 27, 2003
- California debt collector moving to Las Vegas
- Nevada Power rebates planned
- Borgata kicks off AC's Vegas-style makeover
- Lawmaker's 'Net gambling motives questioned
- Castaways notes lack of competitiveness on Boulder Strip in bankruptcy filing
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Rain flooded with celebs for VEGAS party
- Henderson retiree won't face charges
- VA to lease, not own, state-of-the-art clinic
- State sets new scores for math exam
- Churches merge
- Role of specialist teachers will be known by July 15
- Assembly takes up tax package
- Proposed tax would force major changes at brothels
- Columnist Jeff German: Politics dirtier than usual
- Community news briefs for June 27, 2003
- DA takes phone case
- Governor honors three
- State rules controversial newsletter did not break law
- Nevada Supreme Court denies killers' appeals
- Las Vegas eyed for plant called 'industrial Bellagio'
- Panel hears of kids abducted by foreign parents
- Sports briefs
- Obituaries for June 27, 2003
- Background checks on new teachers won't be completed by fall
- LVMS points standings
- Former restaurateur Deale dies at 75
- All-stars don't play like it at Cashman
- Many to have a say in UNLV A.D. hiring process
- Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend gets 7-18 years
- School district official pleads guilty in DUI
- NLV cop pleads not guilty in Wisconsin
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Reno goes fishing for Great Outdoors
- Fishing Report
- Dodgers' Collins says farm aid is coming
- Blood drives scheduled
- Deputy public defender named to housing board
- Courts to close for week
- Mayor questions focus of center
- Letter: Parents need to use safety checks
- Letter: Clinton deserves more credit
- Letter: Economic signs point to long fall, not recovery
- Editorial: Kids left alone in cars can result in tragedy
- Editorial: GOP must deal with extremism
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Spencer: 'To hell with gentlemen's agreement'
- Andre's road runs through a Moroccan
- Grizzlies draft UNLV's Banks, then trade him to the Celtics
- Ainge works a quick deal for 'Plan A' Marcus
- Draft marked by trades, major foreign influence
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Massachusetts shows how barbecue is done
- Summer Lovin': Super Summer Theatre a true grass-roots effort
- New softball coach already likes it here
- Parts of many new laws take effect on Tuesday
- Oldest ranch in Nevada being sold for development
- Former Miss Nevada Kaye dies
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: No peace to keep
- Adderley/Davis collaboration, 'Somethin' Else,' is just that
- Columnist Susan Snyder: For a good time, try abstinence
- 'Showgirls' ready to bust out of San Remo theater
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: Documentary is an anatomy of a great album
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Kefalas feels fine playing Baccarat
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Comedian Gold mines for hits on TV, theater stage
- On display for June 27, 2003
- Datebook for June 27, 2003
- Performing Arts for June 27, 2003
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Korean nightmare lingers
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Project is a state of mind
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Colosseum looks to Latin theme
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Withholding of Yucca information won't fly
- Editorial: Regulators won't do their jobs
- Editorial: From fun and games to wing tips and suits
- Las Vegas teen sets sights on Junior Miss crown
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Give Jessica room to breathe and heal
- Two schools of thought
- Lowering the Boom
- Nevada volunteer aiding in Midwest disaster recovery
- Columnist Jeff German: County pay raise vote is ill timed
- Closing poison center costly, officials say
Thursday, June 26
Wednesday, June 25
- Miller: Records prove Moncrief calls
- First ad-sponsored monorail car gets Vegas introduction
- Garcia, lawmaker heat up debate on education
- Big developer enters Las Vegas market
- News briefs for June 25, 2003
- Test sheds light on waste storage
- Audit says funds wasted in cask program
- Officer charged in lewdness with child
- Students, parents, teachers continue school fund rallies
- Sun columnist German wins award
- Ethics panel weighs tougher rules
- Five youths arrested in 'wave of violence'
- Maloof denies expansion report
- Assembly Republicans seek to reopen budget
- Democrats prepare tax bill
- Harrah's in Britain deal
- United to keep Vegas flight attendant base
- Commissioners to consider raising their salaries
- Gaming briefs for June 25, 2003
- Building materials firms to benefit from asbestos bill
- Union members call for better deal from Sunrise
- Man arrested in death of hotel maid
- Taxable sales increase in Clark County, Nevada
- Vacation rental home operator found in contempt of court
- Lender foreclosing on Las Vegas hotel-casino
- Cuts expected to delay Klitschko's rematch bid
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Trump: Le Reve name couldn't Wynn
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Unser thinks stiff competition breeds accidents
- Sports briefs for June 25, 2003
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Easley's dismissal puzzling, uncalled for
- UNLV fires veteran men's tennis coach Larry Easley
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
- Penguins' arena proposal tied to racetrack, slots deal
- Regulators impose 'death penalty' on Enron
- Columnist Peter Benton: Soon-to-open Aliante should appeal to all
- Supreme Court ruling supports UNLV standards
- Officer charged in lewdness case
- Alvarez bids for spot in LA rotation
- Nellis reviews plan to install landing system at airport
- Golf course manager lays out poor numbers for council
- Tax department gets $3.1 million
- Letter: Prosecute all who leave kids in cars
- Letter: Quality not aim of teachers union
- Letter: Lives would be made worse by budget cuts
- Editorial: Still time to avoid a tax fiasco
- State to expand tests for newborns
- More time given to fight nuke dump
- Marijuana study gets nowhere
- Spirited Argument: Van Praagh's abilities debated as Vegas appearance approaches
- Epicurean Affair leaves throng hungry for more
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: No time to waste for Potter
- Obituaries for June 25, 2003
- Motorists get tips on safety with trucks
- Community briefs for June 25, 2003
- Savvy wine buys: Woodbridge by Mondavi '00 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Church ceremony honors Panoses' contributions
- Nevada's second special session on taxes convenes
Tuesday, June 24
Monday, June 23
- Assembly GOP seeks budget cuts in colleges, welfare
- Trooper not upset by ruling
- Monorail car arrives in Las Vegas
- Gaming briefs for June 23, 2003
- Sale of Stallion Mountain courses on track
- Gradual change planned as Aladdin goes Hollywood
- Gluck joins the team
- Tenet stock plummets 22%
- Colleges get extra funding from state
- Another rally for school funds set for today
- State improves grade on school testing
- Magnet school will focus on leadership, law
- Libraries watch Potter enchant local readers
- Former Globetrotter calls charges God's test
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Hunter S. ruffles Robin's feathers
- Reid: L.A.Times' story on sons' lobbying 'misleading'
- Bail set for man accused in fire at Moulin Rouge
- Biogen, IDEC announce merger
- Fed poised to lower rates again
- Pilot error cited in mid-air crash
- Ross getting his chance in a Dodgers uniform
- Bail set for man accused in Moulin Rouge blaze
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Format makes it an idyllic CWS
- Tasha returns to form
- Out-of-shape Lewis escapes with win, heavyweight title
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Azeri at home in the winner's circle
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Sunday's races
- News briefs for June 23, 2003
- NRC asked to probe nuke waste casks
- $200 payment doesn't settle ROTC-festival feud
- Tribes create competition for California's card clubs
- Obituaries for June 23, 2003
- Immunization schedule for June 23, 2003
- Birth announcements for June 23, 2003
- Community briefs for June 23, 2003
- Young women learn the ropes about world of politics
- Letter: Illegals should be deported
- Letter: Intolerant agenda is offensive
- Letter: Industry's power grab in energy bill is destructive
- Editorial: Tax system out of sync with times
- Editorial: Homeless plan could benefit all involved
- Movies Star: CineVegas International Film Festival closes after impressive run
- Timberlake is solid, but Aguilera pretentious in twinbill
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Charleston visit is the bomb
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 23, 2003
Sunday, June 22
Friday, June 20
- Bush visit to Nevada rumored
- Goodman scoffs at allegations against Moncrief
- More homeowners turning to artificial turf
- Campaign to fund schools intensifies
- Business briefs for June 20, 2003
- DA to appeal ruling that murder suspect is retarded
- Nevada jobless rate falls slightly
- Lake Las Vegas, BLM remain at odds after land appraisal
- Buffett bullish on LV furniture market
- Bankruptcy judge hearing from rival Aladdin bidders
- One Moulin Rouge fire suspect out on bail
- Two are arrested in taxi driver shooting
- Homeless issue getting attention
- High-roller files new suit against Park Place
- Mirage pays $5 million fine for cash violations
- Gaming briefs for June 20, 2003
- Goodman says housing audit is a 'go'
- Teenager enters guilty plea to lesser charge in road-rage slaying
- Casinos' culinary focus grows
- NASCAR Cafe, Sahara to negotiate
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Las Vegas set on studio venture
- Lawn Boy: Nowadays, Agassi realizes he can win on any surface
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: All-Star race could become traveling show
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Striper fishing improves at Lake Mead
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Even in the heat outdoors can be enjoyed in Nevada
- 51s' 'hard-nosed' Hill adapting behind plate
- Crosby OK with return to 51s
- Flores, Lee win junior golf titles
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Pepperdine job pleases Rodriguez to nth degree
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Early tests may reveal UNLV's fate
- This week in motor sports
- Clarification
- Man killed in LV apartment
- Obituaries for June 20, 2003
- Ex-villain Prowse still Darth-bound
- Suspect in waiter's killing found in Idaho
- Borgata resort to open in time for holiday weekend
- Pro-Yucca advertising was overwhelming
- At midnight, 'Order of the Phoenix' descends on bookstores
- News briefs for June 20, 2003
- Columnist Geoff Carter: Get bitten by 'Love Bug' again
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Zeppelin discs pack power
- Reed ready for first LV show
- Quest for hip-hop started with 'The Low End Theory'
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Dogged by careers, Slayton unleashes a rant
- Water quality report card will be included with bills
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Ex-cop still getting bookings
- Anthony named to head regents
- Family thanks those who tried to save hikers
- Mixed emotions persist over naming of historic district
- '50s come to life in 'The Taffetas'
- On Display for June 20, 2003
- Datebook for June 20, 2003
- Performing Arts for June 20, 2003
- Henderson girl shows baseball prowess
- IRS warns about tax-credit scam
- Number of welfare cases up slightly
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Just fix tax problem
- Legends loom large in stunning 'Serendipity'
- Letter: GOP's economy cure for obesity?
- Letter: Flawed logic in WMD argument
- Letter: Statewide lottery could help fund education needs
- Blood drives
- Editorial: Drunken driving plan went too far
- Smith registers another campaign complaint
- Editorial: New studio sounds like worthy risk
- Community briefs for June 20, 2003
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Competitors can really clean house
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Forgetting is different than neglect
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Educate, don't jail
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Brace for another shark tome
- Columnist Jon Ralston: A script for Act 3: Scene 1
- Valet of Fire
- Letter: Hatred of Hillary is unfounded
- Letter: Effects of Bush's bad policies will last generations
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Bush doesn't have good reason to visit Nevada
- Editorial: Grass is not a diamond; fake has its own value
- Editorial: Legislators mustn't be lemmings
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Time for legislators to earn pay
- Metro officer takes torch to Special Olympics
- LV councilwoman travels to India on trip to build ties
Thursday, June 19
- David Nelsons get airport scrutiny
- More allegations made against Moncrief campaign
- TV, movie firm launched in Las Vegas
- Retarded suspect won't face death penalty
- New law blocks vote on Red Rock request
- Suspect's gun jam may have saved officers in shootout
- Two held in blaze at Moulin Rouge
- Las Vegas City Council OKs soundstage, recording studio
- Judge: No fines over disclosure
- Nevada students score poorly in reading tests
- Wal-Mart, union claim victory after labor rulings
- Topless club investor welcomes licensing investigation
- Casino industry outlook stable for rest of the year
- Tropicana unveils $500 mil. proposal
- 2 hikers die from exposure to heat
- Sports news briefs for June 19, 2003
- Nevadans will pay more at the pump
- Crisis may compel Garcia to sue state
- Anti-terrorism conference addresses resort security risks
- Board scolds Timbers chain owner
- Domestic travel trend aiding Vegas numbers
- Boston, New York flights to Las Vegas planned
- Ethics panel OKs double payments
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Newton stages his own Iraqi operation
- Guest columnist Linda Frohlich: WNBA, fun times in full swing
- Schwikert begins quest for third title
- Lewis confident of victory
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Best things in life are semi-free
- Obituaries for June 19, 2003
- House group pushes for full Yucca funding
- Columnist Dean Juipe: McPherson cancels tonight's fight card at the Cannery
- Boxing rankings
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- Budget issue prompts bond delay
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Accident KO's Bernstein from Top Fuel race
- Boxing schedule
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Council delays decision on hikes for water, sewer
- Indicators point to growth
- Conn. sues to block merger
- Casino delayed by high-rise building moratorium
- News briefs for June 19, 2003
- Officials say golf course leak contained
- Harrah's hires Illinois gaming board head
- Employers go Above and Beyond
- Community briefs for June 19, 2003
- Wife to testify in Internet sex case
- LV homes raided in Calif. fraud probe
- Federal grant will help courts
- Suspect waives hearing in fatal shooting through door
- Rainbows install new state leader
- Man sentenced in tax case
- Moncrief 'ready to roll up sleeves'
- Council holds off on designated drivers
- City Council briefs for June 19, 2003
- New owner of North Lake Tahoe casino gets gambling license
- Letter: Stewart will handle adversity
- Letter: States need more federal assistance
- Letter: Circus animals are doomed to suffer and die
- Editorial: Kids, cars: cases raise awareness
- Editorial: Bursting the bubble of hydrogen plan
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Enough Saudi nonsense
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: History repeated in Iraq?
- Polka Faces: Accordion convention at Plaza puts a squeeze on Vegas
Wednesday, June 18
- Stratosphere plans new ride
- Officials silent on bid qualifiers
- Slot maker lets distribution agreement expire
- Business briefs for June 18, 2003
- Major League dream
- Worker rescued from ditch
- Terrorism worries may lead to casino changes
- State taxi agency names administrator
- Owners fighting over strip clubs
- Nevada counties to share $13.1 million from feds
- Parents shocked to be facing charges
- Builders hit with defect suits
- Officials review plans for homeless center
- Las Vegas taxi rides getting more costly
- Specialists: Cuts hurt students in most need
- Assembly leaders disagree on status of impasse
- On the fly: Insects, computer donation boost UNLV gene studies
- Helicopter noise could last another three years
- Christoff alleges Moncrief violated election laws
- Gibbons optimistic on Shoshone bill
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Competition picking up at hotel show
- Filipino parishioners protest against pastor, demand ouster
- Federal grand jury hears testimony from bookkeepers for topless clubs
- News briefs for June 18, 2003
- Whistle-blower claims state official took trips, favors
- Housing Authority board members' jobs are safe
- Sports briefs for June 18, 2003
- County appeals judgment to pay for air space
- Developers propose casino in Delaware
- Poor take a chance on lottery at check cashers
- Increase in water rates to be considered
- City to take new tack on redevelopment
- Cost-of-living hikes approved
- Sponsorship change won't affect LVMS
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Caddie's fight with disease has gripped the nation
- Understanding ALS
- Rebels-Wisconsin game picked up by ESPN2
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Falling revenue may force CART to sell
- Barrett makes strides, but keeps Dad off the course
- Columnist Peter Benton: Fair-Manning team wins Spanish Trail event
- Letter: Bush should be impeached
- Letter: Cut state budget across the board
- Letter: Greedy handful blocks majority view on budget
- City Council fills positions on boards
- Obituaries for June 18, 2003
- Editorial: Slaughter this idea, not birds
- Editorial: Homeowners' relief through a new law
- Discover Card scholarships given
- UNLV receives technology honor
- Community briefs for June 18, 2003
- Hearing set on transit tax
- Mogwai still 'just a rock band'
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Bakery is ready to be vital part of community
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Mall is growing to extra large
- Savvy wine buys: Gallo of Sonoma '00 Pinot Noir Reserve
- Clowning around: Nock balances life as a family man, entertainer with famed circus
Tuesday, June 17
- Golden Nugget opens business center
- Hearing on proposed changes to water rates is scheduled
- In desperate move, schools scrap program
- Two arrested after car chase hits 80 mph in residential areas
- Charges against parents sought
- News briefs for June 17, 2003
- Gaming briefs for June 17, 2003
- Sports briefs for June 17, 2003
- Health officials warn of mercury in fish
- Mayor shakes up housing board
- Benefits extended for laid-off airline workers in Nevada
- Vegas resale home prices jump 12% from May '02
- FBI crime report: U.S. rate down, Vegas up
- Soundstage, recording studio sought
- Woman testifies: Suspect told her he dreamed of slayings
- Harter wants AD search on fast pace
- Fired Harrah's bartender presses case
- Sahara looking to evict NASCAR Cafe
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: What about Bob? He's off to Branson
- Ex-Rite Aid CEO agrees to eight-year prison sentence
- Obituaries for June 17, 2003
- Benefits board censures director
- Job growth in proposed budget clarified
- Consumer costs flat for May
- Assault weapons play roles in recent shootings
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Skinner, 0-for-217 in Winston Cup, loses job
- Council at odds over chicken killing
- Las Vegas wants to demolish buildings at MASH Village
- Automaker to cut more jobs
- Retailer reports loss
- Tungsten levels high in some rural Nevada towns
- Inmate escapes from prison camp
- Anti-tax author Schiff hit with injunction
- Man could face death penalty in slaying of UNLV student
- Tribe eyeing second casino in N.Y.
- Iowa counties schedule votes on floating casinos
- Trial begins for man in ex-girlfriend's death
- Takin' it off the streets
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Schlossnagle remembers pro-Huskers crowd at World Series
- Thurston working toward return to L.A.
- Box scores have evolved with the game
- MLB snapshot
- SCORE leaders
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- Letter: Abandoned by Station Casinos
- Letter: Plates should not promote rodeo
- Letter: U.S. presence in Iraq failing in transition
- Editorial: No reason for chaos to persist
- Editorial: Whole park should bear Wright's name
- Community briefs for June 17, 2003
- Consultant apologizes for online attacks
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Some thinking Nevadans
- Columnist Susan Snyder: It's folly to sugarcoat junk issues
Monday, June 16
- Gaming briefs for June 16, 2003
- Credit-card deal signed by 'Net site
- News briefs for June 16, 2003
- SBA awards handed out
- Man barricades himself after hit by police gunfire
- Schools blame lawmakers for loss of programs
- Ground pollution stalls building of 7,000 homes
- Test Site workers unlock Cold War memories
- Junior ROTC claims it wasn't paid for work
- Man riding craft with son dies at Mead
- City finds itself at center of homeless services battle
- DA's decision in child-car death questioned
- For some, anti-DUI plan hard to swallow
- Law on lending draws mixed reaction
- Ethel M cutting staff at Henderson plant
- El Cortez hit with Gaming Board complaint; property fined $15,000
- McCarran officials accused of misleading statements
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Reporter's notebook: Weekend in Vegas
- Busch drives to 3rd win of year
- Carpentier fends off late battle to win in Monterey
- Local racing team posts victory at Le Mans
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Winner has Vegas succe$$
- Young golfers vie for crown
- Canepa sheds Cosmo outfit for 'real' job
- Inside-park HR helps 51s get past Rainiers
- Tacos gave Gulin fuel for recent no-hitter
- Sports briefs for June 16, 2003
- Committee meets to begin search for AD
- Whitfield still fan favorite in Las Vegas
- Rodeo Notebook: Craig takes over as king of bulls
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Spectacular Bid made mark on sport
- Community briefs for June 16, 2003
- Emirates orders 41 Airbus jets in record deal
- Man killed, one wounded in shooting
- Former CEO to plead guilty
- Music, video chain sold
- Water fluoridation measures cited
- N.Y. judges disagree on legality of Indian casinos
- Anthem home destroyed by fire
- Two die at area lakes
- District Court sees big jump in civil cases
- Immunization schedule for June 16, 2003
- Birth announcements for June 16, 2003
- Obituaries for June 16, 2003
- Letter: Nuke subsidies must be stopped
- Letter: Don't tax Social Security
- Letter: Front seat never a good place for children
- Editorial: Speaking of water ...
- Editorial: State must stop this water grab
- Darnell flies last mission as Nellis wing commander
- State College joining community colleges to raise enrollment
- Chesney connects with crowd musically, personally
- Roth's reliance on old material mars concert
- Cedar City looks ahead to next year
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 16, 2003
- Columnist Susan Snyder: City gets to route of problem
- Bard at work: 42nd annual Utah Shakespearean Festival mixes old and new
- Tony Award propelled expansion of Festival
Friday, June 13
- RTC OKs firm to build monorail to downtown LV
- Guinn approves last of 516 bills
- Law to give state entry into home disputes
- Wynn in deal with Monaco casino operator
- DRGM wins high-profile state tourism ad account
- Taser guns tested in local courtrooms
- Man sought as possible witness to Moulin Rouge fire
- DA won't prosecute father in son's death
- Lawmakers fail to settle tax issue
- Time-share executive resigns
- Gaming briefs for June 13, 2003
- Retailer opening LV stores
- Hospital operator cutting jobs
- Tenet-owned hospital tops 'expensive' list in Nevada
- Casino executives top Nevada pay scale
- Medicaid cuts to be restored
- Goodman threatens to clean house
- Classy dressers: School Board looks at expanding uniform study
- Water users look at ways to conserve
- Consumer confidence fades
- Sports briefs for June 13, 2003
- Mandalay Resort to issue first-ever cash dividend
- Mirage woes prompt audit review
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: In Boulder City, Lucas is a safe bet
- On Display for June 13, 2003
- Diller's passion for painting is no laughing matter
- Potables take center stage at Epicurean Affair
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: Kaufman hits the deck in 'Adaptation'
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Choppers steer clear of all that jazz
- Datebook June 13, 2003
- Matchbox twenty members slowly coming into focus
- Reliving Youth leaves a pleasing sensation
- Columnist Jerry Fink: OPM, Tilted Kilt enter heavy competition
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: There's no shtick shortage for humorous Hooper
- Political notebook: Some senators a little conflicted
- Reid given FEC nod for dual fund-raising
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Eatery turns 10, serves a blast from past
- Obituaries for June 13, 2003
- CineVegas film festival launches tonight at the Palms
- Council to consider water rate hike plans
- Guinn approves last of 516 measures passed by Legislature
- News briefs for June 13, 2003
- School Board told to put Edison expansion plans on hold
- Park debate focuses on the Wright name
- Rough and humble: Country star Chesney gracious in wake of national attention
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: He does heavy lifting
- Letter: Weapons deceit deserves outrage
- Letter: Road causes dust, pollution
- Letter: Those here illegally shouldn't get scholarships
- Editorial: This time, let's set ethics rules in stone
- Editorial: Crash go the Yucca chariots
- Arthur's magic fun, but buffet doesn't disappear
- Lake Mead will take years to fill up after drought ends
- Lowe's highs
- Community briefs for June 13, 2003
- Battle Mountain's Marvel goes on the biggest ride of his life
- Schwikert set to put ankle to test
- Blood drives
- Columnist Dean Juipe: NSAC sticks to its guns on new tests
- County, Las Vegas exchange words on homeless
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Tiny show makes big impression
- Colyer enjoys taste of major leagues
- 51s snapshot
- Omaha gets quick jump on 51s
- Thomas signs with Falcons
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: NASCAR shifts race date to California
- Columnist Barb Henderson: It's important to manage geese in urban settings
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Free fishing day is Saturday
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Erin Neff: Legislators could use a field trip -- to schools
- Legislature made some bits of history
- Battle plans are drawn
- 2003 Legislature through the eyes of: Richard Perkins
- 2003 Legislature through the eyes of: Guy Hobbs
- 2003 Legislature through the eyes of: Lynn Hettrick
- 2003 Legislature through the eyes of: Carlos Garcia
- 2003 Legislature through the eyes of: Bill Raggio
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Lessons of our fathers
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: California town's real hazard: The fear factor
- Letter: No ads on public property
- Letter: Schools must emphasize basics
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Shameful behavior in final days
- Editorial: On being childish ...
- Editorial: Statehouse becoming a playhouse
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Storyteller feeds need to read
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Celebrities' fathers left untied
- Father time
- Students' work used in wetlands debate
- Bike trek aims to aid childen of 9-11 heroes
- Dancers rising to challenge of contest in Italy
Thursday, June 12
Wednesday, June 11
- Clark County, Boulder City certify elections
- State's Kids Count improvement slight
- News briefs for June 11, 2003
- Henderson, NLV handle own calls
- Gaming briefs for June 11, 2003
- Sprint to wind down Web-hosting business
- LVCVA renews international marketing deals
- Report puts Edison's expansion in doubt
- LV Housing Authority funds, contracts questioned
- Assembly Democrats offer new tax proposal
- Metro answers 911 calls faster
- State seizes Vegas lending company
- LV tech firm in deal with IBM
- Internet gaming bill OK'd
- Dream denied: Hard-working immigrant's plans end on streets at hands of teens
- Sports briefs for June 11, 2003
- Defendant in identity suit denies allegation
- Private company tries to claim more of Sandy Valley's water
- Family sues Metro Police
- Goodman gets apology, retraction from book publisher
- Columnist Jeff German: What's next for battered McDonald?
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Book this: Clinton hot; Potter hotter
- Woman gets 30 days for violating probation
- Criminal probe of mortgage giant launched
- Video games offered
- Family's influence helps Marvel make rodeo finale
- Agbayani trying to work way up
- Horse racing finishing last in Oklahoma gaming
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Sober Unser contends for IRL title after Texas win
- Court asked to overturn $9 million malpractice award
- Telemarketer registry system bill is signed
- Ex-USC quarterback volunteers on Rebels' staff
- Longtime LV minister, civic leader Tudor dies at 94
- LV area fifth on car-theft list
- Obituaries for June 11, 2003
- Lake Mead fire restrictions posted
- Have no fear: Math can be a good friend
- Mayors proud of brownfield work
- Las Vegas' Channel 2 honored
- Community briefs for June 11, 2003
- Letter: Anti-tax fervor behind inaction
- Letter: Lower standards not the answer
- Letter: Patients should look in mirror
- Editorial: Unbending laws can be very unjust
- Editorial: Leopards are fine -- but not next door
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Klitschko vs. Lewis has more appeal
- Lunde loving time at Olympia Fields
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Claire Foundation fund-raiser a star-studded event
- Conklin imbues Vegas cuisine with home-grown flavor
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: A $27,000 gift that's really hot
- Savvy wine buys: Lindeman's Bin 45 '02 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tuesday, June 10
Monday, June 9
- Valley weather expected to cool off this week
- Lawmakers to tackle stalemate
- Effect of government shutdown considered
- Judges given more discretion on bail, releasing criminals
- Charges may be filed in child-neglect cases
- News briefs for June 9, 2003
- Nevada may see long, hot season of fires in wildlands
- Station opening California casino
- Two bills could affect higher education
- No redemption: INS laws may separate man from his family
- Airport officials, feds reach deal on screeners
- Las Vegas pastor, ex-Globetrotter held in fraud
- Gaming briefs for June 9, 2003
- Attendants: UAL trying to weaken LV labor stronghold
- Key bias ruling issued for LV woman
- Sports briefs for June 9, 2003
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Claire Foundation passes Spelling test
- Airlines launch promotion to boost business
- Firm to release TV software
- Obituaries for June 9, 2003
- Logan working on 51s' future
- Columnist Dean Juipe: SI covers Campbell in promise
- Former Globetrotter, pastor held in NLV on fraud charges
- Letter: Children need more than college
- Letter: Un-elected administration spurs questions
- Editorial: Fire aftermath shows benefit of cooperation
- Editorial: Logic gets stretched in ruling
- Locals lasso wins in Texas
- Strategist Vargas beats Baba on Texas Station fight card
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Empire Maker gets last laugh vs. Funny Cide
- Immunization schedule for June 9, 2003
- Birth announcements for June 9, 2003
- Women's workshop scheduled on divorce
- Henderson sets meeting on comprehensive plan
- Nuclear testing archive to move
- Work begins on access road to Callville Bay on Lake Mead
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 9, 2003
- Surprises mark Pearl Jam's uneven performance
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Some tips for tipsy traveling
- Tru to Life: Five years after release, 'The Truman Show' proves prophetic
Sunday, June 8
Saturday, June 7
Friday, June 6
- Sides go down to the wire
- War, SARS hurt April casino win in Nevada
- Fighting the war from Nevada
- Trial scheduled in July in dogs' attack on boy
- Gaming briefs for June 6, 2003
- Child specialists leaving Medicaid
- Bill lowers passing score on math test
- Mother who left child in car may be charged
- Infant boy left in van dies
- Stallion Mountain board agrees to deal
- Some screener jobs at McCarran restored
- Ten injured in two-vehicle accident on I-215
- Man in critical condition after being shot by Metro Police
- Hungry contestants wind up dog tired
- Columnist Jeff German: Binion treasure hunt may pay off
- BLM land sale brings in $232 million
- Adult education students graduate
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Old pros can still roll
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Believe in first (and second) impressions
- Obituaries for June 6, 2003
- 83-year-old man loses appeal
- Software maker offers $5.1 billion for rival
- Political notebook: A little extra time doesn't help
- Plan OK'd to improve guidance counseling
- Jobless rate at highest level in 9 years
- Cide show is main event
- Books expect bettors to be out in force
- Bouncer's bail only slightly reduced
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Universal rule: Root for the Triple Crown
- Analysts say AC casinos can withstand Borgata
- Federal investigation expands
- Review implicates Ebbers in fraud
- Norton praises wetlands project
- Business briefs for June 6, 2003
- Homeless shelter ordered closed by Saturday
- Talks under way in dog attack case
- Plan set to keep homeless services
- Community news briefs for June 6, 2003
- Lewis won't give up on letter fight
- Sports briefs for June 6, 2003
- Red Cross disaster funds lost to fires
- LensCrafters buys Vegas vision care operation
- Editorial: Just whose train wreck will it be?
- Editorial: City is wrong to end crisis center funding
- Letter: Back to basics in our schools
- Letter: School, water issues solvable
- Letter: GOP lawmakers protect interests of business pals
- News briefs for June 6, 2003
- Hodges, 'unsung hero' of noted orchestras, dies
- Correction
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: More death than peace
- PCL prez has enthusiasm for game
- 51s snapshot
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Brazilian drivers put CART on racing map
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Free Fishing Day scheduled for June 14
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Fishing slows at Lake Mead
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Jazz great Bridgewater is finally at home in Henderson
- Rainbow gives hope to those with AIDS
- Strings Attached: 'Classical Mystery Tour' adds full-scale orchestra to Beatles tribute
- Thomas' classic magic act a hit at Tropicana
- Rush favored quality over quantity on 'Hemispheres'
- Pearl Jam bringing rock-solid rep to Vegas
- Performing Arts for June 6, 2003
- On Display for June 6, 2003
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Beard left legacy of fine cooking, generosity
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Time is right for precise de Negri to hit LV
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Idlewild ready to win respect of American crowds
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Magician Paul has a ball with juggling act
- Datebook for June 6, 2003
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: 'Animatrix' more fun than 'Reloaded'
- Highlights of April 2003 revenue report on Nevada casinos
- Guinn calls for extended special session
Thursday, June 5
- Union says it will fight attendants' relocation
- Guinn to develop contingency plans for reduced government
- News briefs for June 5, 2003
- Hola, espanol
- Rhodes suit is dismissed
- Some of Moulin Rouge salvageable
- Las Vegas pulls out of center that helps homeless
- Moncrief prepares for life at City Hall
- Assembly, Senate still split on taxes
- Binion's missing silver dollars may turn up
- State will get security grant
- Nevada Power auctioning land on Flamingo Road
- Business briefs for June 5, 2003
- New bidder emerges for bankrupt Aladdin
- Gaming briefs for June 5, 2003
- El Al subsidiary plans Vegas flights
- Owner to sell Henderson's Skyline casino
- CCSN looks to keep team intact for '04
- Ex-UNLV star Thomas asked Jets to release him
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Talkin' baseball in Las Vegas
- Hawaii among schools interested in joining MWC
- Sports briefs for June 5, 2003
- Michigan racetrack owners eager for slots
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Funny Car driver Capps gets jollies in IROC car
- Unpaid auto repair prompts lawsuit
- Downtown casino owner loses appeal
- Suit against care home reinstated
- Obituaries for June 5, 2003
- Reid's veterans benefit bill receives support
- Cassidy claims DA is forcing wife to testify
- School chiefs back off funding threats
- Galardi receives target letter from FBI
- Legislators wrestle with how to tax Nevada brothels
- Jim, Dawn Gibbons have tax conflict
- Ex-Rebel Banks skips draft camp
- Senators call for Yucca probe
- Heightened inspections on I-15 aimed at better safety
- Police arrest one suspect in series of jewel robberies
- Complaint planned on BC newsletter
- Woman ordered to move her menagerie from neighborhood
- County Commission approves closing of some rural roads
- Compromise reached on gravel pit with neighbors
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Many have forgotten
- Editorial: Lessons and exams cannot be separate
- North Las Vegas council briefs for June 5, 2003
- Letter: Moncrief victory sends a message
- Letter: Spreading fear about Russian nuclear wastes
- Editorial: A fraction can mean inaction
- Council rejects halfway house
- Johnson: Rising star?
- Columnist Dean Juipe: 'Historical site' for sale in downtown
- Fight schedule
- Basic, Dixie teammates selected on second day
- Local players selected in MLB draft
- Locals' daughter watches sailors' vision
- Von Tobel aid awarded
- Plan for garage put on shelf
- Extra $15 million to be added to new budget
- City Council briefs for June 5, 2003
- Community briefs for June 5, 2003
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Ripple Effect: Gondola tour could be start of something big at Lake Las Vegas
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Let a cat adopt you today
Wednesday, June 4
Tuesday, June 3
- Stewart may be indicted
- Flurry of late action highlights Day 120
- Nevada deregulation measure approved
- Greenspan sees turnaround in economy
- Officials study plans to protect homeless center
- Guinn to call special session; tax bill stalls
- Budget passes in final hour
- 1,600 students fail math test, won't graduate
- SW Gas wants $26.2 million in rate hikes
- MGM Grand sues to block time-share tower
- Venetian hit with $44 mil. judgment
- About 1 in 10 expected to show up for election
- Malpractice issue to go to voters
- Yucca lawyers to get edited material
- Columnist Jeff German: Imagine feds owning strip joints
- Suspect says he didn't slay three
- Chairman denies cancellation of technology convention
- Slot maker settles dispute with Missouri regulators
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Pitt building a future in Las Vegas?
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Jeff Gordon to swap cars with Montoya at Indy
- Sports briefs for June 3, 2003
- Three former Rebels earn spots at Olympia Fields
- Fry in spotlight as leader of group
- MLB snapshot
- Report says maglev train would bring in 2.3 million visitors
- 'Rocket' may make bang at Wrigley
- Expansion mostly just talk
- Plan to end on time soured in last hour
- Wednesday's Horse Racing Entries
- Test Site considered for nuclear weapons plant
- Immigrants' scholarships are threatened
- Terrorism bills clear Legislature on last day
- Weather can help some businesses
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Ex-Rebel at crossroads of career
- $750,000 in jewels are stolen
- News briefs for June 3, 2003
- Lawmakers pass school bills, but funding still a question
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Harter made the call to keep 'Phonegate' quiet
- Construction program approved
- Stock exchange to be sold
- Casino settles lawsuit
- Report: Tax plan trimmed
- Firm cancels LV trade show
- Trump sues tribe, rival developer
- Track owners warn against higher license fees, taxes
- Mother of hotel mogul Wynn dies
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Drought: A final warning
- Editorial: Standing ovation for Coyote baseball team
- Letter: Las Vegas needs more recycling
- Letter: Administration's goal is to kill social programs
- Obituaries for June 3, 2003
- Blood drives
- Editorial: Fairness no factor in tax cuts
- Community briefs for June 3, 2003
- Longtime Henderson minister Gerard dies at 82
- Crazy Guy: Comic Trammel adds brevity to 'Crazy Girls' at Riviera
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Sinus up for another bad rating
- A look at the terrorism case against four men in Detroit
- Guinn orders Legislature back to work
Monday, June 2
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 2, 2003
- Most of budget's 30 percent hike to go toward Medicaid, education
- Deals reached on tax, budget plans
- Action taken on No Child Left Behind
- Bill limiting limo industry advances
- Attorney rethinks defense after death penalty notice
- Early voting for heated Ward 1 race low
- Funds sought from car rentals
- Vidler approved to form water district
- Illinois casinos hit with higher taxes
- Report: Marriott joining bid for bankrupt Aladdin
- FCC relaxes rules on media ownership
- Officials fired in scandal suing Mirage
- Nevada firms win key ruling on liability
- Nebraska casino measure fails
- CCSN to set policy on classes taught in Spanish
- Moulin Rouge residents may be allowed back
- Nontax bills get go-ahead in Senate, Assembly
- Group removes bias from reading exams
- For So. Nevada bicyclists, speed by motorists can kill
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Stars bask in Meat and greet at Palms
- IRS demands $269 mil. in taxes
- Construction spending down
- Measure limiting limo industry advances
- Legislative briefs for June 2, 2003
- North Las Vegas Police arrest man wanted in slaying
- Poaching penalties among wildlife changes
- State workers get raise but no bargaining rights
- Judge dismisses lawsuit
- Two trade shows to debut in LV
- Golf course builder wants rest of money
- Card clubs face slump as tribal gaming grows
- News briefs for June 2, 2003
- 'Speech police' remain in campaign laws
- Passenger dies when thrown from Jeep
- Air Force flights to increase during training exercise
- Obituaries for June 2, 2003
- Oklahoma racing bill dies
- Condemned man gets new chance
- Sports briefs for June 2, 2003
- W.Va. man wins Strongman title
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Funny Cide one race away from joining elite
- Herbst, Roeseler win SCORE race
- Rebels' coach stunned with final day's effort
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Complaints fly about NCAA format
- Fry selected to head search committee
- Desert to championship
- MWC presidents, ADs ready to discuss expansion
- Rebels whipped at NCAA regional
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Coach/AD endured heat on the way to top
- Harter's AD hire critical to future
- Letter: Administration continues search
- Letter: Handwriting ideas face challenges
- Editorial: Use common sense in treating mentally ill
- Editorial: An honest answer is contempt?
- Rudner to perform for Golden Rainbow
- Birth announcements for June 2, 2003
- No grand opening at ragged Pete Yorn show
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Artists are ready for prime chime
- The Man Show: At age 30, Playgirl remains the answer to Playboy
- 3 die in separate weekend accidents in northern Nevada
