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Archive for June 3, 2003

Stewart may be indicted: Erin McClam; NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart faces possible criminal charges, her company said today, in an insider trading scandal that has tainted her image as symbol of tasteful living.; 11:18 a.m.

Flurry of late action highlights Day 120: CARSON CITY -- While the 63 legislators failed by 1 a.m. to pass a tax plan, they took care of plenty of other business in the waning days of the 2003 session.; 11:17 a.m.

Nevada deregulation measure approved: The Assembly approved the bill 40-1. Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani, D-Las Vegas, cast the only dissenting vote.; 11:17 a.m.

Greenspan sees turnaround in economy: Greenspan sees turnaround in economy; 11:17 a.m.

Officials study plans to protect homeless center: By Timothy Pratt; Public and private agencies that serve the homeless in a one-stop center downtown joined with representatives of local governments on Monday to come up with a plan to save the center from closing at the ...; 11:16 a.m.

Guinn to call special session; tax bill stalls: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn today planned to call the Nevada Legislature into its third special session in as many years after lawmakers adjourned early this morning without bringing a tax bill for a ...; 11:14 a.m.

Budget passes in final hour: CARSON CITY -- The Legislature knows how to spend money but it doesn't know how to raise it.; 11:14 a.m.

1,600 students fail math test, won't graduate: By Emily Richmond; More than 1,600 Clark County high school seniors -- 13 percent of the class of 2003 -- failed the statewide mathematics proficiency exam and will not receive diplomas at this month's graduation ceremonies, education officials ...; 11:14 a.m.

SW Gas wants $26.2 million in rate hikes: Kevin Rademacher; Southwest Gas Corp. asked state regulators on Monday for permission to raise rates by $26.2 million in Southern Nevada.; 11:13 a.m.

MGM Grand sues to block time-share tower: By Liz Benston; MGM Grand has filed suit to halt the construction of a 43-story time-share tower proposed next to the resort on the Las Vegas Strip, saying the high-rise will violate the privacy of its high-roller villas ...; 11:09 a.m.

Venetian hit with $44 mil. judgment: A Clark County District Court jury today awarded a contractor for the Las Vegas Strip's Venetian hotel-casino $44.3 million, concluding a high-stakes trial of a breach-of-contract lawsuit that lasted 10 months.; 11:09 a.m.

About 1 in 10 expected to show up for election: Election results; 11:01 a.m.

Malpractice issue to go to voters: CARSON CITY -- Clark County doctors emerged victorious in the battle over medical malpractice in the Legislature and now must turn their attention to the ballot box.; 10:58 a.m.

Yucca lawyers to get edited material: Jennifer Knight; Lawyers preparing to fight the Yucca Mountain project will have to settle for an edited set of documents from the Energy Department, a result of the federal Homeland Security Act.; 10:58 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Imagine feds owning strip joints: Federal prosecutors have informed lawyers for current owner Michael Galardi that they plan to initiate proceedings that could force him to forfeit the clubs at the end of the racketeering investigation into possible political corruption.; 10:57 a.m.

Suspect says he didn't slay three: Erica D. Johnson; The California man charged in a deadly triple shooting at a downtown apartment complex told police that on the day of the slayings he had approached the victims about a missing half-pound of marijuana, but ...; 10:55 a.m.

Chairman denies cancellation of technology convention: Alan Meckler, chairman of Jupitermedia, today denied a New York Times report quoting him as saying the show had been canceled. He said contract negotiations with the Mandalay Bay Convention Center have not been completed, ...; 10:51 a.m.

Slot maker settles dispute with Missouri regulators: By Liz Benston; The Missouri Gaming Commission has reinstated a state supplier license for Sigma Game Inc. as part of a settlement agreement with the slot maker that will include paying a $25,000 fine and revising several compliance ...; 10:50 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Pitt building a future in Las Vegas?: White was known for tossing outrageous parties full of champagne and scantily clad women, the details of which were breathlessly reported in the media.; 10:45 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races: Wednesday's card; 10:09 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Jeff Gordon to swap cars with Montoya at Indy: Driving on the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway is nothing new to NASCAR Winston Cup star Jeff Gordon.; 10:04 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 3, 2003: Brown, 62, inherits a 50-win team that has a talented, young nucleus and holds the No. 2 pick in the June 26 draft.; 10:01 a.m.

Three former Rebels earn spots at Olympia Fields: Sectional qualifiers were played at eight sites Monday. Additional qualifying takes place today at five sites. Forty-eight players will be added to the field.; 10:00 a.m.

Fry in spotlight as leader of group: Steve Guiremand; Back in his college days, Joseph "Andy" Fry was a pretty fair basketball player.; 10:00 a.m.

MLB snapshot: He's as ornery as ever, having punched a hole in a wall in the new Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and crumbling a table, after snagging it on some clothing, on another road trip.; 9:59 a.m.

Report says maglev train would bring in 2.3 million visitors: The estimate is outlined in a report by Mary Riddel and Keith Schwer, researchers with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Center for Business and Economic Research.; 9:59 a.m.

'Rocket' may make bang at Wrigley: Ah, the first week of June, signifying the start of the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, the possible beginning -- sometime soon -- of the NBA Finals and the culmination of the battle for ...; 9:58 a.m.

Expansion mostly just talk: Although no new members are expected to be invited at this time, the conference is expected to commission a study on the pros and cons of adding as many as four teams following the 2004 ...; 9:58 a.m.

Plan to end on time soured in last hour: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- For hours on Monday it appeared that just one vote separated lawmakers from passing the state's largest tax increase in history.; 9:58 a.m.

Wednesday's Horse Racing Entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 9:57 a.m.

Test Site considered for nuclear weapons plant: Mary Manning and Benjamin Grove; Federal officials are planning a July 2 hearing in Las Vegas to discuss a proposal to establish a nuclear-bomb pit plant at the Nevada Test Site, although observers doubt the site is the leading contender ...; 9:57 a.m.

Immigrants' scholarships are threatened: Jennifer Knight; The state is about to ask 18-year-old Julio Meza a question that could change his academic future.; 9:57 a.m.

Terrorism bills clear Legislature on last day: CARSON CITY -- Bills that create the crime of terrorism and get the state moving to prepare for any act of violence were approved by the Senate Monday on the final day of the Legislature ...; 9:57 a.m.

Weather can help some businesses: Although it is not officially summer yet, it is so hot in the Las Vegas Valley that Petsmart is selling wading pools, life jackets and doggie water bottles for panting pooches.; 9:56 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Ex-Rebel at crossroads of career: Dean Juipe; I've always had a soft spot for Matt Williams.; 9:55 a.m.

$750,000 in jewels are stolen: Metro Police said one suspect was in custody.; 9:55 a.m.

News briefs for June 3, 2003: A bicycle officer with the Clark County School District was hit by a car Monday in front of Garside Middle School, Lt. Ken Young of the School District Police said.; 9:55 a.m.

Lawmakers pass school bills, but funding still a question: By Emily Richmond; The 2003 legislative session provided school districts in Nevada with the authority to set stricter standards for attendance, ban teachers from smoking on campus and permit students to carry cell phones and pagers.; 9:55 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Harter made the call to keep 'Phonegate' quiet: I had made a vow that a column I wrote two weeks ago criticizing the UNLV athletic department for its handling of "Phonegate," a molehill of story that turned into a mountain of bad publicity ...; 9:54 a.m.

Construction program approved: CARSON CITY -- A $218.5 million state building program, with the biggest projects in Southern Nevada, cleared the Legislature Monday.; 9:43 a.m.

Stock exchange to be sold: The seller is NASD, the regulatory organization that bought the Amex in 1999. NASD will not keep any of the money being spent on the exchange by the private equity firm making the investment, GTCR ...; 9:41 a.m.

Casino settles lawsuit: Patricia Thompson, 59, of Sioux City, died June 30, 2000, of head injuries after she was hit by a metal piece from a winch.; 9:40 a.m.

Report: Tax plan trimmed: The administration decided to deduct $45 million from its $135 million tax proposal several days ago as a concession to the industry, Kathy Ellis, a spokeswoman for the governor, told the newspaper.; 9:40 a.m.

Firm cancels LV trade show: Jupitermedia, a technology research company that planned to start a trade show to rival Comdex, has canceled the show, according to its founder.; 9:40 a.m.

Trump sues tribe, rival developer: Stephen Singer; NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Donald Trump is suing the Eastern Pequots, accusing the tribe of violating an agreement by rejecting his proposed casino in favor of one planned by a developer from Fairfield.; 9:39 a.m.

Track owners warn against higher license fees, taxes: Marc Levy; HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Owners of Pennsylvania's four horse tracks are warning lawmakers that the amount of money demanded in license fees to operate slot machines or taken out of gross revenue would mean less for ...; 9:39 a.m.

Mother of hotel mogul Wynn dies: Zelma Wynn, mother of hotel developer Steve Wynn, died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was 86.; 9:05 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Drought: A final warning: I'm almost afraid to predict future problems or solutions because of my past errors. When serving on the Governor's Ground Water Control Board four decades ago I foresaw serious water shortages. Our valley had sunk ...; 9:04 a.m.

Editorial: Standing ovation for Coyote baseball team: The "Prognosticator of the Year" award, if there were one, should go to Tim Chambers, head coach of the Community College of Southern Nevada baseball team. After eight seasons as the head baseball coach at ...; 9:04 a.m.

Letter: Las Vegas needs more recycling: But when I went to take my garbage to the Dumpster, and my mixed papers and my glass bottles to the recycling bins, I discovered that my apartment does not have recycling. And not just ...; 9:03 a.m.

Letter: Administration's goal is to kill social programs: Grove and the public just don't get it! This administration wants to put state and local governments in the deficit, tax-raising, program-cutting hot seat in order to force state and local governments to cut social ...; 9:03 a.m.

Obituaries for June 3, 2003: Richard Kenneth Ayersman, 55, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local health care center. He was born June 7, 1947, in Morgantown, W.Va. A resident for 19 years, he was a retired city government ...; 9:02 a.m.

Blood drives: NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Friday.; 9:02 a.m.

Editorial: Fairness no factor in tax cuts: Late last week The New York Times revealed that 6.5 million minimum-wage families, which includes 12 million children, won't receive the $400 per-child tax credit in the new law. Since many low-income wage earners are ...; 9:02 a.m.

Community briefs for June 3, 2003: In celebration of Public Lands Day on Saturday, the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area will host these events for National Trails Day:; 9:01 a.m.

Longtime Henderson minister Gerard dies at 82: When the Rev. George Gerard faced mandatory retirement as rector of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Henderson in 1993 after two stints totaling 20 years, he wasn't ready to stop preaching.; 9:01 a.m.

Crazy Guy: Comic Trammel adds brevity to 'Crazy Girls' at Riviera: "I just had to get it," said the resident comedian of "Crazy Girls," the long-running topless revue at Riviera.; 8:32 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Sinus up for another bad rating: This time we're middle worst, rather than worst worst (not to be confused with liverwurst, which is great with onions and a little mayo).; 8:10 a.m.

A look at the terrorism case against four men in Detroit: AP; ---; 4:58 a.m.

Guinn orders Legislature back to work: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn ordered the Nevada Legislature back to work this afternoon and said they must agree on $860 million in new taxes by 5 p.m. Friday.; 1:44 a.m.

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