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Archive for May 20, 2003

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Aladdin could stage Keith & Bob show: VegasBeat has learned that former partners and Planet Hollywood founders Keith Barish and Robert Earl are talking about getting back together to take over and run the bankrupt Aladdin.; 11:42 a.m.

Robinson stepping down as UNLV AD: Steve Guiremand; John Robinson has decided to resign his position as UNLV athletic director and was expected to announce his decision at a news conference today on campus. His decision came less than three months after suffering ...; 11:16 a.m.

News briefs for May 20, 2003: Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found about 8 a.m. in an apartment building under construction in Spring Valley near Fort Apache and Tropicana roads, Metro Lt. Tom Monahan said.; 11:15 a.m.

Union threatens action against Tropicana: Tropicana parent Aztar Corp. has refused to "agree to priority hiring for existing employees" should the company redevelop the property, union representatives said.; 11:11 a.m.

Study: Indian casinos win $14.1 bil. in 2002: CARSON CITY -- Indian casinos nationwide won $14.1 billion last year from unlucky gamblers, easily surpassing the gaming revenue in Nevada for a second straight year, according to a study issued today.; 11:10 a.m.

Sides vowing unity on defects measure: Jennifer Shubinski, Steve Kanigher and Cy Ryan; Attorneys and lobbyists for Nevada homeowners and home builders both say they achieved most of what they wanted in the construction defect debate and can live with the last-minute compromise they reached Friday.; 11:09 a.m.

Business briefs for May 20, 2003: Nordstrom Inc. reported a return to profitability in its first quarter ended May 3, earning $27.2 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with a loss of $24.6 million, or 18 cents a share, a ...; 11:08 a.m.

McCarran debuting 'SpeedCheck' kiosks: McCarran International Airport next month will unveil the nation's first "common use" self-service kiosk system that will enable passengers on several airlines to print their own boarding passes, even before they leave for the airport.; 11:04 a.m.

Committees feuding over Internet gambling: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The House Financial Services Committee today fired a shot at the House Judiciary Committee in a developing duel over legislation aimed at stopping Internet gambling.; 11:03 a.m.

McCarran traffic off for a second straight month: Traffic was off 2.2 percent to 2.9 million in April compared with the same month a year ago. Most of the downturn was attributable to the November shut-down of Las Vegas-based National Airlines and to ...; 11:02 a.m.

Construction pushes crash rate along I-15: Dan Kulin; Accidents on the main thoroughfare between Las Vegas and Southern California have risen dramatically over the last year since construction began to widen the popular route.; 11:02 a.m.

Sorenstam draws spot with LV's Wilson: Sorenstam, the first woman to compete on the PGA Tour in 58 years, was drawn out of the third category of players reserved for those who haven't won or finished in the top 125 on ...; 10:58 a.m.

Casa cookin': Loncheras give workers taste of home: By Timothy Pratt; In the dust kicked up by the wind and the 18-wheelers carrying rock and dirt, Erica Tarin's easy smile lit up the lunch hour for an arriving group of construction workers, most of whom, like ...; 10:55 a.m.

County eyes Red Rock restrictions: Gov. Kenny Guinn signed legislation Monday morning limiting development in and adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the latest blow to developer Jim Rhodes' plan to build thousands of homes near the ...; 10:55 a.m.

Police: Stepson planned attack: A Henderson man lost an eye as a result of a stabbing attack that police say was planned by his stepson, according to police reports.; 10:53 a.m.

GOP gives telemarketers break: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- A move by Assembly Republicans to show caucus solidarity sank a telemarketing registry bill Monday. Democrats called the move a vote for those who interrupt dinner with pesky calls.; 10:52 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: FBI probe of clubs full of leaks: As of Monday, we still didn't have the answers to those questions, but there has been much speculation in the media.; 10:51 a.m.

Grand jury may meet on FBI's club sting: Jace Radke; A federal grand jury could hear testimony today in connection with search warrants served last week at local strip clubs as part of a two-year FBI investigation into public corruption.; 10:50 a.m.

Mayorga promises shorter fight in rematch with Forrest: AP; "He is going down. I am hungrier for this fight than I have ever been," Mayorga said Tuesday. "I invite everybody to come out and watch two great rounds of boxing."; 10:43 a.m.

Fire official says Malone requested Jaguars' test: When Jaguars, one of the strip clubs that is now a focal point of a federal investigation, needed a fire alarm test prior to opening in June 2002, the Clark County Fire Department expedited the ...; 10:07 a.m.

School Board expected to give final OK to budget: By Emily Richmond; The Clark County School District's final draft budget will likely be somewhere in between the dream budget of funding increases being pushed by some state legislators and the nightmarish worst-case scenario that would entail $111 ...; 10:06 a.m.

Robinson out as UNLV athletic director: Steve Guiremand; John Robinson has decided to resign his position as UNLV athletic director and was expected to announce his decision at a news conference today on campus. His decision came less than three months after suffering ...; 10:00 a.m.

Through thick & thin: The Van household in Henderson is where the four friends most often gathered, as much for the always-stocked refrigerator as for the swimming pool out back.; 9:59 a.m.

Ex-UNLV star Haro earns two NFL tryouts: The 2002 preseason first team all-Mountain West Conference pick, who went undrafted in last month's NFL Draft and then failed to even garner a free agent contract, will try out with the New York Jets ...; 9:59 a.m.

Coach has winning, not salary, on mind: As second-year UNLV baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle prepares for the postseason, his boss said it is premature to speculate about Schlossnagle's future.; 9:58 a.m.

Gators prove South still has what it takes: Adam Candee; A state championship game provides any high school team with all the motivation it could need, yet somehow, the Green Valley Gators found even a little extra kick in the pants Saturday.; 9:57 a.m.

Alternative business tax in the works: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Little by little, lobbyists and even lawmakers are beginning to get a glimpse of the tax that some believe will allow the Legislature to adjourn not only without a special session, but ...; 9:45 a.m.

Rundle's statements to police key factor: Erica D. Johnson; Statements William Rundle made to police shortly after his arrest could be the determining factor in the outcome of his murder trial.; 9:44 a.m.

One teen charged in road-rage slaying: Dan Kulin; Only one of two teens police originally said were involved in a fatal shooting provoked by road rage has been formally charged in connection with the April 21 confrontation that left a 54-year-old man dead ...; 9:43 a.m.

Md. man charged in attempted burglary, sex assault: Jen Lawson; A Maryland man who was calling himself "the medicine man of love and peace" stepped into an unlocked house in the small Clark County town of Mountain Springs, got into bed with an 8-year-old girl ...; 9:41 a.m.

Man accused of killing bicyclist pleads not guilty: Michael Krivak appeared before District Judge Joseph Bonaventure on seven criminal counts stemming from the April 15 collision that killed Chris Holt, 44, and injured his 8-year-old son, Chance.; 9:41 a.m.

Boost in fees approved: CARSON CITY -- A diverse group that includes welfare mothers, sportsmen and real estate officials is likely to play a small but important part in balancing Gov. Kenny Guinn's $4.8 billion two-year budget.; 9:38 a.m.

Guinn signs Red Rock, crime analysis bills: Among other bills signed:; 9:38 a.m.

Legislative briefs for May 20, 2003: Despite objections from Republicans, the state Assembly on Monday approved a moratorium on the math portion of the high school proficiency exam.; 9:38 a.m.

Driver's license proposal defeated: Sen. Barbara Cegavske, R-Las Vegas, brought an amendment through Assembly Minority Leader Lynn Hettrick, R-Gardnerville, to a noncontroversial bill dealing with driver's licenses.; 9:38 a.m.

Union threatens action: Tropicana parent Aztar Corp. has refused to "agree to priority hiring for existing employees" should the company redevelop the property, union representatives said.; 9:34 a.m.

Greco named as CEO of timeshare company: Michael Greco, who joined the financially struggling company in January 2002, replaces Floyd Kephart, who will remain with the company as chairman of the board. Greco's chief operating officer position will be filled by Kevin ...; 9:33 a.m.

Timeshare project appealed: The project received approval from the Clark County Planning Commission May 8 but was appealed May 15 by county planning staff. It faces a County Commission vote June 4.; 9:27 a.m.

Silverton adding retailer: The 130,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World megastore will be located near an additional 25,000 square feet of casino space that will feature a giant aquarium and a redesign of the property's mining town-theme property ...; 9:26 a.m.

Calif. tribe loses police search case: Mark Sherman; WASHINGTON -- Indian tribes may not sue authorities to stop searches under a federal civil rights law, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. But it sidestepped the larger issue of whether tribes have immunity from searches.; 9:23 a.m.

Oklahoma-based tribes to seek gambling rights in Pa.: Maryclaire Dale; Two Indian tribes -- claiming ancestral ties to land now occupied by a Crayola crayon factory and private homes -- plan to pursue gambling rights in Pennsylvania.; 9:21 a.m.

United Blood Services seeks donors: "This is the first major holiday of the summer and that's when accidents and traumas start to increase," said Steve Chitren, UBS associate executive director.; 9:16 a.m.

Community briefs for May 20, 2003: Barbara Greenspun Womens-Care Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite No. 330, will offer a baby basics class for grandparents from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.; 9:16 a.m.

Health district warns parents about whooping cough: Whooping cough, or pertussis, is caused by a bacteria.; 9:16 a.m.

Gladiators fire assistant, open playoffs on Sunday: Seeded 10th in the playoffs, the Gladiators (8-8) will travel to Phoenix to play the sixth-seeded Rattlers (10-6) at America West Arena. It will be one of three games on Sunday.; 9:12 a.m.

Changing the face of the game: At the end of the top of the ninth inning, just before the Arizona television crew cut to a commercial, Joe Garagiola fairly fumed about what he had just witnessed.; 9:11 a.m.

MLB snap shot: Kansas City lost for the fifth time in six games Sunday to drop to 24-18. That's when Minnesota beat the White Sox to improve to 25-18 and take sole possession of first place in the ...; 9:10 a.m.

Editorial: Closed campuses have been a success: As the Sun's Emily Richmond reported Monday, school officials say there have been ancillary benefits that extend beyond the policy's primary goal, which is to ensure the students' safety by getting them off the road ...; 9:09 a.m.

Letter: Taking one for the company: Now, Nevada is facing a budget crunch that taxpayers are expected to fill in. But I haven't heard the school district ask for pay cuts for "the good of the children." Neither have I heard ...; 9:09 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: Wednesday's card; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: No victory in war on terrorism: Given that the military conquest of Iraq increased the terrorist danger to Americans, how can it be viewed as a victory in the "war on terrorism"?; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: Gaming industry calls the shots in Legislature: The gaming industry doesn't care about the economic stability of Nevada. They take their profits and invest in Indian casinos.; 9:08 a.m.

Editorial: No abrupt action in radio mess: Neither administrators with the Nevada Highway Patrol, nor anyone with Motorola Inc., the company hired to design and build the upgraded radio system, had applied to the FCC for licenses to operate on the system's ...; 9:07 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 9:05 a.m.

$873.3 mil. county budget passes: County Finance Director George Steven told the commissioners, who approved the budget 7-0, that the budget approved Monday represented the "status quo," without property tax hikes or increased fees for services for the general fund.; 8:59 a.m.

Obituaries for May 20, 2003: Mary M. Ackers, 74, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Wakpala, S.D. A resident for 47 years, she was a retired banquet waitress who served for ...; 8:59 a.m.

Water district budget up 18 percent: Higher charges for wholesale water, increased costs for security and the drought affecting the Colorado River are driving up the budget for the Las Vegas Valley Water District.; 8:59 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: More smoke than fire: "The McInnis bill, like the Bush administration's so-called Healthy Forests initiative, does not focus scarce federal funding and resources where they would do the most good: in the Community Protection Zone adjacent to at-risk communities. ...; 8:59 a.m.

The ACMA nominations are ...: Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith; 8:47 a.m.

Our Country: After long run in Los Angeles, Academy of Country Music Awards head to Las Vegas: Spencer Patterson; In a nutshell, the show got too big for the nation's second-biggest city.; 8:44 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Observing the girth of flight: The Federal Aviation Administration last week raised its guidelines for average weights of passengers and checked bags. The passenger is now figured to weigh 190 pounds (clothes, loaded pockets and all), and the checked bag ...; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan second in race but drops to fourth in points: Brendan Gaughan finished second in Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina and actually fell a spot in the points, from third to fourth.; 1:04 a.m.

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