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Archive for November 17, 2003

Ranchers, Forest Service discuss grazing issues in Elko: AP; At a forum in Elko, both sides pledged to take steps to address the problem. Elko County Commission Chairman John Ellison put on Friday's meeting with the help of the staff of Rep. Jim Gibbons, ...; 11:42 a.m.

PurchasePro's former execs fight moves against them: Kevin Rademacher; Attorneys for several former PurchasePro.com Inc. executives have filed papers opposing recent legal maneuvering by the bankrupt Las Vegas technology company's estate.; 11:21 a.m.

Obituaries for Nov. 17, 2003: Allon Anderson, 93, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 5, 1910, in Roseau, Minn. A resident for two years, he was a retired machinist.; 11:20 a.m.

News briefs for Nov. 17, 2003: Two prosecutors with the U.S. attorney's office in Nevada were honored Friday by Attorney General John Ashcroft.; 11:20 a.m.

Five Diamond additions lift Las Vegas' stature: By Liz Benston; The Bellagio and Four Seasons hotels on the Strip and the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas in Henderson received the Five Diamond award in the lodging category, while Le Cirque and Picasso at Bellagio and Renoir ...; 11:19 a.m.

Gates focuses on business in Comdex keynote: In a year when the organizers of Comdex promised to deliver more substance than size, keynote speaker Bill Gates kept with the script.; 11:17 a.m.

Nextel agrees to sponsor LV monorail station: Nextel Communications Inc. is pressing to be one of the most recognized name brands in the world, following its sponsorship of the NASCAR auto racing title with a deal to put its name on the ...; 11:17 a.m.

LV lender reports a loss: Revenue for the third quarter slipped 60 percent to $3.5 million, down from $8.8 million a year ago. The company blamed the loss on lower loan demand due to weak economic conditions and increased competition ...; 11:14 a.m.

Nevada receives mediocre grades: In Business Las Vegas, a sister newspaper to the Las Vegas Sun, reported that the study -- part of the 2003 Development Report Card for the States -- gave Nevada a D for "business vitality" ...; 11:14 a.m.

Gaming briefs for Nov. 17, 2003: Paul-Son Gaming Corp. Friday reported a loss of $701,000 in the third quarter compared to a loss of $564,000 in the same quarter of last year.; 11:14 a.m.

Man says he did not serve alcohol in teens' crash: By Emily Richmond; A Henderson man whose home was one of the last places that five teenagers visited before a car wreck claimed three of their lives said Sunday that neither he nor his wife had allowed anyone ...; 11:06 a.m.

Seven years later, no major break in rapper's death: Jen Lawson; In the seven years since the murder of rap and film star Tupac Shakur, Metro Police have gotten calls from people who say the crime is linked to the Kennedy assassination and that reputed mobster ...; 11:01 a.m.

Dead girl's dad weighs suing hospital: The father of a 13-year-old girl who died after being released from University Medical Center is awaiting the autopsy report to decide if he will sue the hospital for medical malpractice, his attorney said Friday.; 10:50 a.m.

Feds may issue Perkins decision within days: Dan Kulin; State Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins' ability to run for re-election while remaining a Henderson deputy police chief will depend on whether federal authorities agree that federal funds play a minimal role in his work, the ...; 10:49 a.m.

State officials put final touches on payroll tax: CARSON CITY -- State taxation officials have put the final touches on the proposed regulations for the new payroll tax for business and financial institutions that is expected to yield an estimated $155 million this ...; 10:48 a.m.

Nevada health report getting better: Nevada continues to get healthier, ranking as the 36th healthiest of the states, according to a national study released today.; 10:47 a.m.

Players Network signs retail deal: Players Network Inc. reported in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month that it had accumulated an operating deficit of $7 million and anticipated additional operating losses and negative cash flow.; 10:37 a.m.

IGT prepares to enter U.K. gambling market: By Liz Benston; While some of the world's largest casino companies make headlines seeking potential sites to build gambling halls and resorts in Britain, the world's largest slot maker isn't far behind.; 10:37 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: In Vegas, parties pass test of time: Friday; 10:35 a.m.

Huge New Year's fireworks display planned on Strip: Promoters of Las Vegas' upcoming New Year's Eve activities say their $500,000-plus Strip fireworks show will be perhaps the largest pyrotechnics display in the nation.; 10:34 a.m.

Two killed in accidents: A 19-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when she was ejected from a car on the beltway near Sahara Avenue, Trooper Angie Wolff of the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The woman, identified by the coroner's ...; 10:34 a.m.

Construction to begin on community policing facility: Jennifer Knight; Construction begins Tuesday on the first community policing facility in North Las Vegas. It's needed to serve the expanding northwest portion of the city, officials say.; 9:58 a.m.

Sports briefs for November 17, 2003: Even Agassi was moved to call Federer's play "an inspiration" and "as good as it gets."; 9:57 a.m.

Nantkes ready to test injury: Steve Guiremand; Kurt Nantkes' injured left groin had improved enough by Friday for him to take 4-year-old son Conner on his first trip to Disneyland.; 9:56 a.m.

Wranglers fall 2-1 at Trenton: TRENTON, N.J. -- Matt Zutlik and goaltender Chris Houle teamed to lead the Trenton Titans to a 2-1 ECHL victory Sunday at the Sovereign Bank Arena against the Las Vegas Wranglers. It was the Wranglers' ...; 9:55 a.m.

Future holds exciting plans for Osborne: When he leaves UNLV, walk-on guard Jonathan Osborne has plenty of plans.; 9:53 a.m.

Letter: Already have a world-class zoo: The latest idea is to turn a portion of the park into a "world-class" zoo. Well, we already have a world-class zoo. Read the newspaper -- it's called "Politicians on Parade." Check with your local ...; 9:51 a.m.

Letter: Patriot Act search abuses disturbing: The Bush administration sold the Congress on the Patriot Act as a weapon in the war on terrorism amid assurances that it would not be used or abused in domestic criminal cases. I fail to ...; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: New wave of headliners sweep Southern California: Ralph Siraco; So you know about Bobby Frankel, Bob Baffert, Richard Mandella and Bill Spawr of the Southern California racing circuit. Household names when it comes to the region's thoroughbred trainers.; 9:51 a.m.

Letter: Ensign, Reid are working hard to protect animals: It shows that these fine men are very concerned in making a better life for defenseless animals.; 9:50 a.m.

Injuries slow Wildcats, but wins keep coming: Nick Christensen; Las Vegas High rushed for 217 yards Friday, but Eric Jordan didn't see a play.; 9:50 a.m.

Woman faces trial in shooting over molestion allegation: Erica D. Johnson; A woman charged with shooting a man she claims molested her 5-year-old son will stand trial on attempted murder charges in District Court, a justice of the peace ruled on Friday.; 9:50 a.m.

BCS talks progressing at a lineman's pace: If college football isn't careful, the Wishbone offense is going to be back in vogue before it gets around to revising the Bowl Championship Series.; 9:49 a.m.

Editorial: Steroids are safe at first: Under the new rules, baseball players found to have taken steroids will face fines and suspensions. The penalties are ridiculously light for people with multi-million dollar contracts, however, and they allow multiple offenses. There is ...; 9:48 a.m.

Editorial: New rules on ethics are worthy: The commission agreed to reconvene the task force, which spent the summer reviewing and tightening the codes. On Tuesday the commission will discuss the work of the task force and could decide to have a ...; 9:48 a.m.

Tax credit may help Nevada's geothermal plans: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Geothermal energy production would get a production tax credit for the first time and it would be easier to lease federal land to create the energy under a current congressional proposal.; 9:48 a.m.

Early wreck, lost chance won't get Gaughan down: Brendan Gaughan might not have won the 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, but he certainly didn't lose his competitive fire.; 9:47 a.m.

Shields' reprieve comes tonight: Nick Christensen; Tonight at Centennial High School, Cheyenne running back David Peeples will get a chance to show his stuff one more time.; 9:46 a.m.

Penalized students return to school: Dan Kulin; The Boulder City High School students punished for their alleged roles in a party that ended with the drug overdose of a classmate are all back in regular high schools, a Clark County School District ...; 9:45 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Quick vote gives White Heisman lead: Dean Juipe; The Heisman Trophy ballot arrived via priority mail and was in my hands for about a minute Sunday before I had filled it out and sent it back on its way to New York.; 9:45 a.m.

Concert fan sues Hard Rock: Jennifer Knight; A man who attended a Sex Pistols concert and left on a gurney has filed a civil lawsuit against the Hard Rock Hotel, alleging that bouncers were so rough that he ruptured tendons in his ...; 9:44 a.m.

Puddle of Mudd enjoyed by those in their '90s: Spencer Patterson; As the music industry brims with bands copping '70s and '80s sounds, Puddle of Mudd stands as a throwback to the most recent decade gone-by.; 9:28 a.m.

Listen Up: No longer a luxury, cell phones have become indispensable: Kirk Baird; You simply cannot escape the ubiquitous cell phone.; 9:27 a.m.

Expert offers tips to avoid rude cell phone use: Kirk Baird; In line at the bank. During a movie. Even during funerals.; 9:23 a.m.

Several young men become Eagle Scouts: Travis Blackham Bame, 15; Weston William Brown, 16; Ryan Rellus Carley, 18; Austin Troy DeVoge, 16; Ricardo Joseph Everett, 18; Devon Cerilo Flor, 14; Zachary Wayne Hudson, 16; Jeremy Bryce Keller Longo, 18; Ryan Joseph ...; 9:23 a.m.

Bank collecting food for mission: For more information, call Paul Stowell at 952-4415.; 9:23 a.m.

Birth announcements for Nov. 17, 2003: Nov. 2:; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Gathering resurrects Old West: I barely know a cinch strap from a bridle bit, and the only horse I've ever ridden at length is on a merry-go-round.; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Nov. 17, 2003: Lisa Ferguson; If you're in need of a good laugh, look no further: Your humble scribe has compiled the following ridiculous gems for no other reason than your giggling pleasure.; 8:14 a.m.

Fire officials seek to step up Tahoe forest thinning: AP; But officials said they're concerned that Tahoe Regional Planning Agency rules will hamper projects to remove trees and brush in Tahoe's overgrown forests. The bistate agency is charged with protecting the Sierra lake's environment.; 5:57 a.m.

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