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Archive for November 12, 2003

Murder suspect flees county jail: Garren, 38, escaped the detention center when several other prisoners were released, authorities said. Detention Center officials said an error by its staff was responsible. An investigation is under way, and any wrongdoing by the ...; 12:10 p.m.

Gaming briefs for Nov. 12, 2003: Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the No. 2 U.S. casino company, is developing a new Internet gambling site in Great Britain called "Lucky Me" that will let users wager online.; 12:05 p.m.

Las Vegas apartment owner's profit falls: Jennifer Shubinski; Revenue grew slightly to $104.8 million.; 12:00 p.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Kincaid-Chauncey sees the light: She is expected to announce today that she is stepping aside as chairwoman while she fights the federal charges.; 11:56 a.m.

Hopes, dreams of couple cut short in car crash: That's all the time Eli and Raylene Sander Espino, both 19, had together as husband and wife before a two-car head-on collision early Sunday morning killed Raylene, the couple's unborn son and their 12-year-old niece, ...; 11:52 a.m.

Teens reflect in aftermath of deadly wreck: By Emily Richmond; The day's topic -- the consequences of drinking and driving.; 11:52 a.m.

Medical school officer's degree probed: Jennifer Knight; Lisa Kaye Davis, the medical school's newly appointed chief financial officer, listed a master's degree in business administration from the University of Montana on her resume.; 11:47 a.m.

County chairwoman to give up post: Mary Kincaid-Chauncey was to surrender her position as chairwoman of the Clark County Commission this morning.; 11:46 a.m.

Nevada ranks low in public employees: Nevada had the equivalent of 465 full-time public employees per 10,000 people last year, compared with the national average of 554 per 10,000, the census said.; 11:37 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Frost can put damper on local golf courses: Peter Benton; This is something we have come to expect at this time of year of course, and something we must all take in our stride, as there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. This ...; 11:23 a.m.

No pressure coming with Coronado's wild playoff ride: Adam Candee; "We knew we were a good football team," Coronado coach Paul Berg said. "But I don't know if we thought we were No. 1 in the Southeast (Division)."; 11:21 a.m.

Lady Rebels lose exhibition opener: The Lady Rebels held a 38-29 edge at halftime, but committed 17 turnovers in the second half, which led to NWBL's comeback.; 11:18 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Manning is excited about driving for Ganassi: Manning just wishes the circumstances of his hiring were different.; 11:13 a.m.

Sports briefs for November 12, 2003: The Lobos, ranked sixth in the nation and the defending champions of the Las Vegas event, held a 15-stroke lead going into todays final round.; 11:12 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Political correctness puts Chief Illiniwek on chopping block: Dean Juipe; As such, I have an open mind on the need for sports to disassociate themselves from symbols of oppression and tyranny, and have often wondered just how long it would be before unanimity existed and ...; 11:11 a.m.

51s play waiting game for 2004: Nick Christensen; Another offseason of major transition within the Los Angeles Dodgers means that the appointment of next year's manager for the Las Vegas 51s is uncertain, according to last season's 51s manager.; 11:06 a.m.

Tenet leader: woes caused by executives, not hospitals: Gary Gentile; LOS ANGELES -- The new chief executive of Tenet Healthcare Inc. acknowledged Tuesday that "something had gone very wrong" at the company, but said Tenet's troubles were caused by its former executives, not the company's ...; 10:58 a.m.

Suspension urged for guards: Jennifer Knight; Two Clark County Detention Center guards who threw firecrackers into the jail cells of inmates were recommended for suspension without pay by a citizen review board.; 10:11 a.m.

Pa. slots odds called even: Vicki Smith; CHESTER, W.Va. -- Slot machine legislation has a 50-50 chance of passing in Pennsylvania this year, and any successful bill will have to allow slots at non-racetrack settings, an aide to that state's lawmakers said ...; 9:26 a.m.

Foes to marshal forces against Red Rock Station: People who live and work near the proposed Red Rock Station are knocking on doors, looking for support in their effort to derail the project.; 9:25 a.m.

Companies returning to door-to-door sales: Scott Reeves; NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Now that the national do-not-call list makes it impossible to reach millions of potential customers, some marketing companies are returning to an old-fashioned alternative: door-to-door salespeople.; 9:24 a.m.

Credit downgraded: S&P last month said it was reviewing whether to lower its long-term and short-term ratings for Ford, its financing arm and rental agency Hertz Corp., but said it was highly unlikely ratings would be lowered ...; 9:24 a.m.

Carrier's loss widens: Officials at the Atlanta-based company blamed an anticipated $140 million payout to its pilot pension plan, resulting from a significant increase in the number of pilots retiring.; 9:24 a.m.

Tabatha's father expresses confusion, loss at her funeral: Michael Speas, the father of 13-year-old Tabatha Speas, said he felt confusion and loss as his daughter was buried Tuesday.; 9:12 a.m.

Obituaries for Nov. 12, 2003: Brian Atkins, 29, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1974, in Lakeland, Fla. A resident for 14 years, he was a mechanic in the bowling industry.; 9:02 a.m.

Can't fight both crime, terrorism: Who's footing the bill for all of this? How we can ever achieve victory over foreign terrorism and the criminal mess we have in this country is way beyond me. Is there enough money in ...; 9:01 a.m.

Letter: Abortion law is welcomed: VALERIE A. EGGERS; 9:01 a.m.

Letter: Women's right to choose eroded: Isn't it funny, though, that the GOP has had some three years to give us the senior prescription drug plan they promised in 2000, not to mention the 43 million people without health insurance, and ...; 9:00 a.m.

Letter: Newspapers should not make endorsements: For years the newspaper has been the medium that people tend to associate with honesty and impartiality. When the public conjures up an image of a reporter going to jail to protect his source, it ...; 9:00 a.m.

Editorial: BLM needs policies for its auctions: We side with the majority view, however, which is that the land sales are a boon to Southern Nevada because of the revenue that becomes available for badly needed infrastructure improvements. Ten percent of the ...; 8:57 a.m.

Editorial: Buckle that seat belt and save money, lives: Another good reason for wearing seat belts: It's the law and fines are steep. Local police and Nevada Highway Patrol troopers will increase their seat belt- enforcement efforts from Nov. 17 through Nov. 30. We ...; 8:56 a.m.

Sunrise awards college scholarships: Hospital Corporation of America awarded $500 or more in educational assistance to Christopher Delaberta, Anna Elzeftawy, Tyler Hood, Elizabeth Jost, Molly Malloy, Reynana Nieva and Philip Roasti; all of whom will be starting various colleges ...; 8:54 a.m.

Community briefs for Nov. 12, 2003: The Clark County School District's Magnet Schools Project Office will hold the Magnet Schools Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson.; 8:54 a.m.

Make-A-Wish group names new officers: David L. Cacci was re-elected president of the Southern Nevada chapter. His responsibilities will include supervision of all operations and personnel and will be an ex-officio member of all communities.; 8:53 a.m.

Nevada Power provides listening centers to school: The presentation was made in celebration of a four-year partnership with the school.; 8:53 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Venetian exhibit kicks off with private party: Elizabeth Foyt; Sponsored by Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and jointly hosted by Lutece with its celebrated chef, David Feau, and new general manager, Janice Nase, the Wednesday evening event began with cocktails and ...; 8:33 a.m.

Paper Trails: 'UFOlogists' focus on documents at Sunset Station conference: "We're focused on hard evidence," Ryan Wood, president of Majestic Documents, said. "We're the nuts and bolts of UFOlogy."; 8:33 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Catalogs now serve every taste: Shopping through catalogs requires a bit of strategy. Some of my favorite stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Saks, send out catalogs throughout the year. And now some of the catalog outlets have opened stores ...; 8:28 a.m.

Veterans Day brings out the shoppers: Jennifer Knight; "We're just here today before the mad Christmas shopping starts," said Jennifer Fields of Kingman, Ariz., who was perusing the stores at the Galleria at Sunset.; 1:10 a.m.

Boulder City honors fallen soldier: Sito Negron; There was not a peep from the audience, not even from the small children. Some held their salutes, others stood at attention.; 1:09 a.m.

Bruce Woodbury honored: "Bruce Woodbury represents everything that is good about public service. This is just a small way to honor his humble and dedicated years of service to Southern Nevada," Porter said. Woodbury said he was honored ...; 1:09 a.m.

News briefs for Nov. 12, 2003: Clark County Fire Department crews responded to a call of smoke in the cockpit of a British Airways jet that diverted to McCarran International Airport and made an emergency landing Tuesday night shortly after 10 ...; 1:09 a.m.

Pokorney tribute is highlight of exhibit dedication: Frederick E. Pokorney's combat boots on a wooden plaque in the shape of the Marine Corps symbol with a replica of an M-16 holding aloft his helmet.; 1:08 a.m.

Nine hospitalized after collision: Police investigators said that an 18-year-old driving without a license east on Philadelphia Avenue ran a stop sign at Arden Street at excessive speed.; 1:08 a.m.

State trails in tobacco prevention: The report found that Nevada spends 31.9 percent of the minimum amount that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the state spend for tobacco prevention.; 1:07 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Ducks on the bill for Maloof brothers?: The family owns the Sacramento Kings and has a majority interest in the relentlessly hip Palms.; 1:06 a.m.

Two LV children awake to find mother dead: The woman, who was in her late 20s, was found in her home in the 5900 block of Glen Eagles Lane, near Jones Boulevard and Washington Avenue. Her son and daughter discovered they could not ...; 1:06 a.m.

Rain clouds expected to leave valley by Thursday: By Timothy Pratt; The Las Vegas Valley's skies were expected to stay gray throughout the day, bringing scattered rain over the cities and snow up on Mt. Charleston, but the precipitation will be gone by Thursday, according to ...; 1:05 a.m.

State cancels investment firm's contract: Board Chairman Charles Silvestri said it was "unfortunate" that five or six employees tainted the reputation of Putnam. But he said the board was "fiduciary for 100,000 public employees and 20,000 retires. We have to ...; 1:05 a.m.

Krolicki considers run against Reid: Harry Reid in the 2004 election.; 1:04 a.m.

DOE needs more money for Test Site compensation claims: Suzanne Stuglinski; This would be in addition to the $9.7 million added to the program in October and $16 million already approved by Congress for 2004.; 1:04 a.m.

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