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Man who drove through dam checkpoints goes to halfway house: Jace Radke; The 29-year-old Las Vegas man who drove through a security checkpoint at Hoover Dam Thursday and then led police on a 60-mile chase through Arizona has been ordered to a halfway house and placed under ...; 11:19 a.m.

Gun arrest made at school; pepper spray used at lunch: Three boys were arrested Wednesday at Cheyenne High School on charges of possessing weapons, and at least seven other students were sent home after an unrelated standoff between competing groups, school authorities said.; 11:18 a.m.

Ca. mortgage licenses revoked: But the decision Thursday by the California Department of Corporations won't affect the San Francisco-based company's ability to make and service home loans under authority given by federal regulators, bank spokeswoman Janis Smith said.; 11:18 a.m.

County line may be moved for development: Officials from Clark and Lincoln counties are quietly considering moving their county line to put a controversial planned development in Lincoln County.; 11:16 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Terrorism war suffers breakdown: Sheriff Bill Young and others on the front lines in the war against terrorism here have said they were caught off guard when a government witness testified in Detroit last month that four suspected terrorists ...; 11:16 a.m.

Woman critically injured in crash: Kimberly Fruland was heading north on Southern Highlands about 1:45 a.m. when she crossed the median while going around a curve at a high rate of speed. The car sideswiped two light poles near Star ...; 11:16 a.m.

Maestas siblings to make court appearance May 19: Erica D. Johnson; The Utah teens charged in the stabbing attack that left a toddler dead waived the right to a preliminary hearing this morning and will go directly to trial on murder charges in which they could ...; 11:15 a.m.

Supporting Rolls: Salvation Army donation in a class by itself: Amid the used prom dresses, old trunks and a Captain and Tennille album at the Salvation Army thrift store on Henderson's Stephanie Street is a high-ticket item not often seen in second-hand outlets.; 11:15 a.m.

CCSN wins opener in 10: The two teams play again tonight at 6. The tournament winner advances to next weekend's best-of-three conference championship against Southern Idaho or Dixie.; 11:14 a.m.

Shopping center sold: Among the center's tenants are Barnes & Noble, Macaroni Grill, Wild Oats, Pier 1, PetsMart and Old Navy.; 11:10 a.m.

Bank loses California licenses: But the decision Thursday by the California Department of Corporations won't affect the San Francisco-based company's ability to make and service home loans under authority given by federal regulators, bank spokeswoman Janis Smith said.; 11:10 a.m.

Aliante competing for planned-community, age-restricted buyers: Jennifer Shubinski; Home builders are reporting strong sales at the new master-planned community of Aliante even before the official grand opening this weekend.; 11:08 a.m.

Airport appeals cut in security: Jace Radke; Clark County Aviation Director Randy Walker and Nevada's congressional delegation want the federal government to take a second look at plans to reduce the number of checkpoint screeners at McCarran International Airport.; 11:07 a.m.

Las Vegas 'likely' to experience water war: The Bush administration rolled out an initiative today to deal with "crisis and conflict" over water in the West, warning that battles over the resource are likely to affect Las Vegas and other Western cities.; 11:05 a.m.

New homes bring new image to 'Northtown': Dan Kulin; While raising a family in Las Vegas for more than 20 years, John Prescia never considered living in North Las Vegas, a city he associated with high crime and low- income housing.; 11:03 a.m.

Mayor, depicted in new book, calls author a 'jerk': Mayor Oscar Goodman is furious about his portrayal in "Positively Fifth Street," a new book about poker and Las Vegas that's No. 9 on The New York Times best-seller list -- even though he said ...; 11:01 a.m.

Small hike in economy expected: CARSON CITY -- There's a tiny bit of good news about the state's financial future but it's peanuts in the overall gloomy budget picture, officials said Thursday.; 10:59 a.m.

UNLV science building size cut: CARSON CITY -- UNLVs' $75 million Science, Engineering and Technology Building will be smaller than originally planned, but the cost won't be reduced, a Senate-Assembly budget committee was told today.; 10:58 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Packed party whets appetites for Prana: She was still looking especially delicious when she was handed a fist-sized silver fortune cookie upon leaving the Prana restaurant opening party at Desert Passage at the Aladdin very early this morning.; 10:46 a.m.

Lakers ride Kobe into second round: Kobe Bryant was upset as he came out for the fourth quarter, annoyed by the way the Los Angeles Lakers finished the third period.; 10:37 a.m.

Columnist Barb Henderson: A look at six rattlesnakes found around Clark County: Barb Henderson; Six of Nevada's 26 species of snakes are rattlesnakes.; 10:34 a.m.

Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Fishing at night brings success locally: Typical early spring fishing is being found with anglers having the better success by fishing in the Overton Arm of Lake Mead.; 10:34 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: Saturday's card; 10:32 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 10:31 a.m.

Thursday's prep results: Baseball; 10:30 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Scheckter takes a crash course at Indy: Back in the 1970s, they used to say that Jody Scheckter, the 1979 Formula One World Champion, was the only driver in the world who could rescue a car from the brink of disaster in ...; 10:29 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Kyle Busch turns 18, steps up to big time: Kyle Busch, who turned 18 today and now is eligible to compete in NASCAR, no longer has older brother Kurt as a teammate to help him prepare for his Busch Series debut later this month.; 10:29 a.m.

Gladiators get a break, catch N.Y. Dragons short-handed: Adam Candee; Once this year's most vaunted offense in the Arena Football League, the New York Dragons will try to keep their playoff hopes alive without two of their stars this weekend against Las Vegas.; 10:27 a.m.

NCAA drops Seattle Bowl: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's chances of making a bowl game in 2003 may have shrunk by 25 percent Thursday.; 10:27 a.m.

Hendrick: Having a quiet impact: Asked recently about the impact he has had on the 51s, first-year hitting instructor and first base coach George Hendrick backed up a step or two, then pointed to a bunch of players working out ...; 10:25 a.m.

51s snapshot: Outfielder Bubba Crosby continued to bruise opposing pitchers, belting two home runs, and Las Vegas won six of seven games to extend its record to 21-7.; 10:24 a.m.

Arena League standings: AMERICAN CONFERENCE; 10:23 a.m.

Can Empire strike back?: Ralph Siraco; AT A GLANCE; 10:16 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Forget the favorite, root for a different horse: Dean Juipe; Somewhere between the paddock and the barn I must have missed something. A clue, a meeting of the minds, a sign from above ... something definitive like that.; 10:16 a.m.

Test Site monitors find no evidence of radiation: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Energy Department reported Thursday that no radiation from four decades of nuclear bomb testing at the Nevada Test Site was found in air or water at 24 monitoring stations around the border ...; 10:15 a.m.

51s complete four-game sweep of RedHawks: The 51s (21-7) scored three times in the eighth inning and added four more in the ninth.; 10:14 a.m.

UNLV in fourth at MWC tournament: The Rebels sit 11 strokes behind New Mexico for the team lead.; 10:13 a.m.

Obituaries for May 2, 2003: Clifford D. Arons, 83, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 10, 1920, in St. Paul, Minn. A resident for five years, he was a retired police officer and ...; 10:08 a.m.

Legislative briefs for May 2, 2003: A bill giving court-appointed defense attorneys more money to handle death penalty cases -- one of a package of bills to change Nevada's capital punishment laws -- has been approved by the state Senate.; 10:08 a.m.

Nevada delegation praises Bush's handling of war: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada's congressional delegation generally applauded President Bush's speech Thursday and his handling of the war with Iraq.; 10:08 a.m.

Gaming bill running out of time: The once-hot idea is stalled in the House Special Committee on Ways and Means. Fairbanks Republican Rep. Jim Whitaker, the committee co-chairman handling the gambling bill, said he has no plans to bring it up ...; 10:06 a.m.

Slot maker's profit to soar: Shares of Tokyo-based Aruze rose as much as 310 yen to 3,050 yen and changed hands at 3,000 yen, up 9.5 percent, as of the 11 a.m. close of the morning session on the Jasdaq ...; 10:06 a.m.

Mayfair casino sold to rival: Stanley Leisure, Britain's biggest casino owner, tried last year to buy London Clubs, but withdrew in January after the two failed to agree on terms. The Palm Beach Club is in central London's Mayfair district.; 10:06 a.m.

Pier reopening delayed: The redevelopment of the Shops on Ocean One should begin this week, the newspaper said. Park Place wants to convert the pier into an $80 million themed retail attraction.; 10:05 a.m.

Florida company to handle Le Reve convention advertising: Orlando-based Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell specializes in travel, hospitality, lodging and themed entertainment and is one of the largest ad agencies in the country specializing in that niche.; 10:05 a.m.

News briefs for May 2, 2003: The 29-year-old Las Vegas man who drove through a security checkpoint at Hoover Dam Thursday and then led police on a 60-mile chase was held overnight at the Las Vegas jail at Mojave Road and ...; 10:05 a.m.

Outfitter mulls purchase of rival Eddie Bauer: The purchase of Bauer would double the sales of Freeport-based Bean and provide a huge boost to its efforts to make retail stores a more substantial part of a business that relies heavily on mail ...; 10:04 a.m.

Grease, propane fed casino blaze: Jennifer Knight; Tips for handling grease fires:; 10:03 a.m.

Police follow video trail of slain tourist: Jen Lawson; A tourist from Utah took a cab from the Bellagio to Binion's Horseshoe hours before she was found beaten to death in a downtown alley Monday morning, Metro Police said.; 10:02 a.m.

Valley ROTC takes national honors: Valley finished first overall last weekend at the Golden Bear National Drill Team competition in Pomona, Calif. Competing in the event were 200 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Junior ROTC units.; 10:02 a.m.

State public safety chief Kirkland retires: CARSON CITY -- Dick Kirkland, who generated controversy at times as state director of the Department of Public Safety, was spending his last day on the job today, ending 35 years in law enforcement.; 10:02 a.m.

Airmen face new challenge at home: Jace Radke; As airmen continue to return to Las Vegas after being deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the tarmac on the Nellis Air Force Base flight line has become a place where hugs and kisses ...; 10:01 a.m.

Lobbyists realize dream as governor signs casino bill: Shannon Dininny; INDIANAPOLIS -- After logging hundreds of miles traveling to the Statehouse in the past decade to plead for a casino, citizen lobbyists from southern Indiana made their last trip Tuesday to watch the governor sign ...; 10:00 a.m.

Kansas House to vote on slot bill: John L. Petterson; TOPEKA, Kan. -- A bill that would legalize slot machines in Kansas won tentative approval Thursday in the House, but not before members decorated the bill with an array of amendments.; 10:00 a.m.

Pennsylvania slots will aid Nevada firms, professor says: Martha Raffaele; HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Opponents of proposals to legalize slot machines at the state's horse racing tracks presented both moral and economic arguments to a Senate committee Wednesday, saying the social costs of gambling expansion would ...; 9:59 a.m.

Federal action over anti-tax book draws many opponents: Jace Radke; The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has been joined by publishing groups and the American Library Association in protesting an order by a federal judge that restricts a local tax critic from selling one ...; 9:59 a.m.

Lawmakers face looming tax deadline: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- As economic forecasters confirmed the state's looming deficit Thursday, legislative tax committees continued examining how to plug the $700 million hole.; 9:59 a.m.

Cops ask public to join in effort to curb car theft: Jen Lawson; Sgt. Al Bechyne of Metro Police's auto theft unit has equipped his personal 1998 GMC truck with a kill switch, an alarm system and the Club anti-theft device.; 9:59 a.m.

New social services chief to push for more workers: By Timothy Pratt; A new Henderson office, a push for funding to hire more personnel and revised training are some of the measures being pursued by the new person in charge of Clark County social services.; 9:58 a.m.

Airline ups paper ticket charge: The cash-strapped airline will charge $50 for a paper ticket starting immediately, up from $25. Officials say the higher fee is designed to "increase the incentive" to use e-tickets.; 9:58 a.m.

Blood drives: Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Henderson City Hall, 200 Water St., Henderson; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Army Recruiting, 4539 N. Fifth St.; 9:52 a.m.

Ambitious project changes face of Churchill Downs: Bruce Schreiner; LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- For generations, it's been the signature moment in horse racing -- men in hard hats kicking up dust while racing for the finish line at Churchill Downs.; 9:52 a.m.

'Roving Eye' film series scheduled: 'Roving Eye' film series scheduled; 9:51 a.m.

Las Vegan joins opticians board: Woodward, 34, presently employed at Costco, has lived in Nevada since 1990 and succeeds Jeanie D. Hall on the board.; 9:51 a.m.

Woman faces murder charge in 6-year-old case: Erica D. Johnson; A woman who evaded police for nearly six years after authorities said she delivered her baby in a toilet at the Lady Luck Hotel will face a murder charge in District Court, a Las Vegas ...; 9:50 a.m.

In through the Outdoors: Spencer Patterson; As recently as the 1990s Southern Nevada was a regular stop along many major summer touring routes.; 9:47 a.m.

Smothers staying with proven comic formula: Who: The Smothers Brothers.; 9:46 a.m.

Today, fans are the voice of Wayne Newton: By Jerry Fink; Wayne Newton is a phenomenon, a living icon -- of Las Vegas, of show business, of patriotism -- who continues to be a must-see for fans even though his singing voice has become troublesome.; 9:38 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Big Apple duo maintain desire to entertain: When the two lead singers come onstage wearing stilts, top hats and silk coats and pants, you know this isn't going to be your typical lounge act.; 9:36 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Getting a read on new books: Remember Nancy Drew's mystery, "The Secret of the Old Clock?"; 9:35 a.m.

Philharmonic to conclude season: Marilyn LaRocque; Two monumentally different works -- a symphony representing the culmination of Viennese romantic music and a landmark Russian composition of the 20th century -- compose the grand finale of the fourth season of the Las ...; 9:34 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: 'Coachella' a festival for the masses: Spencer Patterson; "We must be in heaven, man."; 9:32 a.m.

Pam Tillis says it's all relative: Pam Tillis doesn't stutter like her legendary father, Mel Tillis, but she did inherit his love of country music.; 9:31 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Wedding bells take toll on Liebman: Lisa Ferguson; Wendy Liebman's recent trip down the aisle was a long time coming in more ways than one.; 9:28 a.m.

On display for May 2, 2003: More than 100 artists from Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah will be featured in an arts and crafts festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Green Valley Town Center, 4500 ...; 9:27 a.m.

Preforming arts for May 2, 2003: Student musical; 9:27 a.m.

Mel Tillis an old favorite in Vegas: Country music legend Mel Tillis is no stranger to Las Vegas. The Tampa, Fla., native has been performing here off and on for more than 30 years.; 9:25 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Food, song merge in Italian-themed evening: On April 8, a glorious spring evening, members of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs gathered for a reception in the lush Florentine Gardens of the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas. The grassy ...; 9:24 a.m.

Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: 'Charlie' is no 'Charade': Jonathan Demme wants our forgiveness. From the opening words of his director's commentary track on the DVD of "The Truth About Charlie" (Universal, $26.98), he is playfully self-deprecating, introducing himself solely "on the tantalizing possibility ...; 9:23 a.m.

Datebook for May 2, 2003: The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents the documentary "Crumb" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $3. 455-7340.; 9:20 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: No more coddling Syria: Unlike his father, Bashar doesn't have a strong and aggressive Soviet Union backing him up with diplomatic and military muscle. Outside of the Arab world, Syria's best friend is France and that isn't going to ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Wright will truly be missed: Lurking behind the quotes about his work is something not explicitly said. Patrick Gaffey, program supervisor at Winchester Cultural Center, said "he's kind of a hero of mine." The reason so many admired and will ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Las Vegas unkind to the homeless: Instead there has been a steady onslaught against the homeless, which in essence has criminalized mental illness and addictions by selective enforcement of laws.; 9:11 a.m.

Letter: Senators hope to save land from development: The Blue Diamond mine site that the Bureau of Land Management has resisted making an offer on for so long may finally be considered for purchase. After years of work getting Congress to pass legislation ...; 9:10 a.m.

Editorial: Let's not revert to pre-9/11: Clark County Sheriff Bill Young last month expressed concern that federal authorities in Detroit did not inform Southern Nevada police about the full extent of a possible terrorist attack on Las Vegas. Last summer members ...; 9:10 a.m.

Nevada, N. Dakota in race: Ryan Pearson; CARSON CITY -- Two proud symbols in the history of American Indian women -- Sacagawea and Sarah Winnemucca -- may soon enter a room full of white men frozen in marble and bronze: Statuary Hall ...; 9:09 a.m.

Editorial: Nuke dump project gets needed rebuke: The Yucca Mountain project always has been driven by unrealistic deadlines. Despite legitimate, unanswered questions about safety involving the transportation and burial of nuclear waste, last year Congress rushed to approve President Bush's recommendation to ...; 9:08 a.m.

Las Vegas man's research may lead to aging reversal: The use of tranquilizers in aging monkeys suggests that the drugs may sharpen the sight, hearing and cognitive skills in aging people, according to a paper published by a Las Vegas resident today in the ...; 9:07 a.m.

Harassment allegations against Manendo being examined: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins has asked the Legislative Counsel Bureau to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Mark Manendo.; 9:06 a.m.

Political notebook: Tax feud shows up in ad blitz: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- The hot dog vendor has already added plenty of mustard to the tax debate. Now the other side is rolling out a penny for your thoughts.; 9:05 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: No smooth road to peace: Nevada's Rep. Shelley Berkley has expressed concern that Arafat has still too much power for Prime Minister Abu Mazen to be successful. In a press release she made clear her concerns when saying, "Despite the ...; 5:34 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: More help needed for problem gamblers: Some might say Harmon, the board's former executive director, got off easy. She was placed on five years probation for stealing $760,000 (all but $90,000 of which was covered by insurance), ordered to serve 50 ...; 5:33 a.m.

Letter: Unleashing U.S. culture on Iraqis: Also, corporate behemoths like Bechtel and Halliburton have won billion-dollar contracts to rebuild Iraq. Have any Nevada corporations gotten in on the gravy boat to build casinos in downtown Baghdad? What about gentlemen's clubs like ...; 5:31 a.m.

Letter: Iraqis should be grateful and help rebuild country: But I have been "awed" by the overwhelming change of attitude and now the ungratefulness of the citizens of Iraq.; 5:30 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: No longer able to tune out taxes: The Gang of 63 has flipped back and forth from singing the blues to chanting a no-tax rap to listening to all that jazz from lobbyists. Now, with sine die four weeks from Monday, they ...; 5:29 a.m.

Editorial: Budget shows worthy conservation plan: The Las Vegas Valley Water District is setting a good example by prioritizing alternative energy and conservation in its 2003-2004 budget. The district is proposing a $2.5 million leak-detection system, which it says would pay ...; 5:28 a.m.

Editorial: No breaks for plans on canyon: Developer Jim Rhodes did the expected last week, filing plans for large-scale development of the gypsum mine overlooking Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. When he bought the mine's 2,400 acres in March, Rhodes triggered ...; 5:27 a.m.

Zoning change rule may get review in court: WEEKEND EDITION: May 4, 2003; 5:08 a.m.

Builders hammer away for changes in defect law: By Steve Kanigher; WEEKEND EDITION: May 4, 2003; 5:08 a.m.

Minorities can still rule local councils: WEEKEND EDITION: May 4, 2003; 5:08 a.m.

Columnist Benjamin Grove: Con artists ply their trade on the Internet: Benjamin Grove; I found out it's not anyone who appreciates good old-fashioned American sarcasm.; 5:06 a.m.

Columnist Erin Neff: Men still call the shots in state government: Erin Neff; On Thursday lawmakers were asked to recognize that women, particularly black women, don't earn the same as their male counterparts for the same jobs and the same level of expertise.; 5:05 a.m.

Mostly Sunny: Kirk Baird; WEEKEND EDITION: May 4, 2003; 5:04 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: A Frank account of our history: What will we do without him?; 5:04 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Nicolas Cage can't leave Las Vegas: He is about to complete a deal to play legendary poker player Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston in the big-screen version of Preston's memoir, "Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People" (HarperCollins), which ...; 5:04 a.m.

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Postal carrier's bag should be heavier after leaving your house: WEEKEND EDITION: May 3, 2003; 3:32 a.m.

Math lesson is a change of pace: When Sig Rogich Middle School math teacher Rob Burgman gave his students the unusual assignment of looking for discarded pennies, he was trying to teach them about the value of money and missed opportunities.; 3:31 a.m.

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