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Archive for January 22, 2004

UNLV eyes expansion site in NLV: Dan Kulin; The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is going forward with plans to build a new campus in North Las Vegas that would be almost double the size of its current landlocked campus on Maryland Parkway.; 11:25 a.m.

Two dead after standoff: Heather Rawlyk; A gunman apparently motivated by jealousy killed a man in front of a Henderson elementary school Wednesday afternoon then ran through the school halls before being shot and killed by police during a standoff in ...; 11:23 a.m.

Veterans advocate Shipley dies at 83: CARSON CITY -- A memorial service will be held Monday in Reno for Claude U. Shipley, who spent much of his life helping military veterans with their claims for medical, employment and other benefits.; 11:23 a.m.

Police shoot, kill home-invasion suspect: Jen Lawson; A Metro Police officer shot and killed a home-invasion robbery suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at the officer while running from him in the area of Rainbow Boulevard and Washington Avenue.; 11:21 a.m.

Complex reluctantly turns off fountains: Jennifer Knight; Faced with mounting fines and bad publicity for allowing water fountains to continue to run at three of its commercial properties, Triple Five has finally turned the water off.; 11:21 a.m.

Ensign opposes spending bill: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., was one of 13 senators who removed their opposition to an $820 billion spending bill today.; 11:19 a.m.

Man who left son in car gets probation, $500 fine: Erica D. Johnson; The Las Vegas man who left his 2-year-old son alone in the car while he ran into a local Starbucks pleaded no contest this morning to a single gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment.; 11:17 a.m.

Neighbors worried after guard shot to death: Jennifer Knight; Two bundles of flowers lay on a dead spot of grass Wednesday in a West Las Vegas apartment complex where a 29-year-old security guard was gunned down the previous night.; 11:16 a.m.

Motion is filed to block regents' action: By Emily Richmond; An attorney for former Community College of Southern Nevada President Ron Remington filed a motion Wednesday to block the Board of Regents from discussing Remington during next week's meeting.; 11:15 a.m.

Contractors advised on avoiding suits: Alana Roberts; Although 18 states, including Nevada, have legislation allowing home builders time to repair construction defects before homeowners can sue, insurance for home builders remains expensive and difficult to find because it's a sure bet they'll ...; 11:14 a.m.

Highway funds to be considered: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Nevada stands to gain $1.62 billion in highway funds from the Senate's transportation bill, a 35.6 percent increase compared to the last allocation in 1998.; 11:13 a.m.

Las Vegas lender trims positions: "Vestin did effect some rightsizing based on current business activity, like many companies today," the company said in a statement.; 11:13 a.m.

Harrah's, Horseshoe agreement official: Liz Benston and Jeff German; Harrah's Entertainment Inc. today said it signed a definitive agreement to purchase Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas and is working to re-open the historic hotel-casino.; 11:13 a.m.

Business briefs for Jan. 22, 2004: About 30 Las Vegas jobs will be safe and new jobs could be on the way following the merger announcement of two U.S. technology companies.; 11:13 a.m.

Police seek man in boys' molestations: Jen Lawson; Last summer, when allegations surfaced that Darin J. Franklin, a youth group volunteer at First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church had offered boys money to expose themselves, Senior Pastor Greg Mech banned him from working with ...; 11:12 a.m.

Las Vegas to raise swimming fees: Sito Negron; Karen Barra said she doesn't mind paying more for swimming lessons if the money goes toward improving services. But the Summerlin resident, who Wednesday took her 10-year-old daughter to the Las Vegas Municipal Pool, where ...; 11:12 a.m.

Casino hit with complaint: The Hard Rock hotel-casino, dogged by complaints from public agencies about patrons having sex in public places and racy advertising campaigns, could face a fine of as much as $300,000 after the state Gaming Control ...; 11:08 a.m.

Siblings facing off against each other in murder trial: Erica D. Johnson; A brother and sister on trial in a bizarre murder-for-hire plot will battle prosecutors and each other in their fight to prove their innocence.; 11:07 a.m.

Firm continues fighting judgment: By Liz Benston; Slot maker International Game Technology has filed a motion to void a court judgment against it for $15 million stemming from a competitor's successful lawsuit against the company in South Carolina.; 11:07 a.m.

Jaguars opens under new management: After being closed for about a month because its previous owner told authorities he had bribed county commissioners, one of the biggest strip clubs in the state reopened Wednesday afternoon.; 11:06 a.m.

News briefs for Jan. 22, 2004: The North Las Vegas City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to increase the charge for bouncing a check submitted to the city. The charge will now be $25. It had been $15.; 11:03 a.m.

Gaming briefs for Jan. 22, 2004: PDS Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas said Wednesday it will close its Rocky's Casino & Sports Bar in downtown Reno at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 31.; 11:02 a.m.

Slot maker's profit up on coinless slot sales: By Liz Benston; International Game Technology today reported a 92 percent increase in earnings for its fiscal first quarter as casinos traded in older machines for new ones and new locations gravitated toward IGT games.; 10:46 a.m.

Sports briefs for January 22, 2004: Earnhardt will drive a black No. 33 Chevrolet this year in a limited schedule of Nextel Cup races and help RCR test and develop cars for full-time Cup drivers Kevin Harvick, Robby Gordon and Johnny ...; 10:42 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Cirque under fire from activist group: The controversial Matthew Cusick case is drawing increased national attention.; 10:37 a.m.

Gifford bouncing back following football injury: Nick Christensen; When Las Vegas High School quarterback Chris Gifford went down in October with a broken leg, it was clear to him he'd have to pay for it by sitting out through the football season.; 10:07 a.m.

Sisolak backs six-month residency requirement: Regent Steve Sisolak said a 1990 legal opinion arguing that a Nevada tuition law violates the autonomy of the state's university system does not change his view that the law ought to be upheld.; 9:42 a.m.

LV Council briefs for Jan. 22, 2004: The Las Vegas City Council approved increases in recreation fees of up to 15 percent Wednesday. The fee increases will vary around town based upon income levels in the neighborhoods surrounding the recreation centers. Residents ...; 9:42 a.m.

DNA test conducted to determine father of inmate's baby: CARSON CITY -- A DNA test has been conducted to determine the father of a boy born earlier this month to a female prison inmate who says she was impregnated by a guard at the ...; 9:41 a.m.

GOP increases voter registration lead in Nevada: CARSON CITY -- Republicans increased their lead slightly over Democrats in Nevada voter registration figures released Wednesday by Secretary of State Dean Heller.; 9:38 a.m.

Obituaries for Jan. 22, 2004: Mark S. Berthiaume, 48, of Henderson died Saturday in Henderson. He was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Lewiston, Maine. A resident for 14 years, he was a retired jet engine technician and a Vietnam War ...; 9:36 a.m.

Toll from candle fires mounts: In the Clark County Fire Department's jurisdiction, residents might be better off cursing the darkness than lighting a candle.; 9:35 a.m.

Ensign continues to oppose bill: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Nevada Sen. John Ensign will continue to oppose the $820 billion spending bill now being debated in the Senate as it tries to wrap up last year's business.; 9:35 a.m.

Tszyu, Toney sustain injuries: Dean Juipe; Injuries have been felt on two continents and disrupted what was to have been a unique doubleheader to be televised Feb. 7 by Showtime cable network.; 9:33 a.m.

Regulators OK plans for Hard Rock resort: Deborah Bulkeley; JACKSON, Miss. -- The Hard Rock will soon bring a rock 'n' roll themed casino to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.; 9:32 a.m.

Applications due for Leavitt's seat: CARSON CITY -- Applications are now being accepted for an appointment to succeed the late Supreme Court Justice Myron Leavitt, who died Jan. 9.; 9:32 a.m.

Beck opted to pass on Cowboy life: Steve Guiremand; For UNLV swingman Romel Beck, home wasn't on the range.; 9:31 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: NASCAR next organization to join made-for-TV sports: If you're among the grease monkeys and investment bankers who are upset with NASCAR for adopting an NFL-style playoff this week to determine its champion, you can blame it on The Peacock. And Fox, FX ...; 9:31 a.m.

ESPN nixing payments for fights: Dean Juipe; Dan Goossen promoted two cards that were televised by ESPN2 last year, but doesn't expect to have any on the cable network in 2004 or maybe anytime thereafter. The reason: ESPN2 is eliminating the $50,000 ...; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Olympic team turns to sports psychologist: Dean Juipe; With the United States unable to produce an Olympic gold medalist in boxing at Sydney in 2000 and with the country able to produce only two gold medalists over the past three Olympiads, changes are ...; 9:28 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Funny Car racer Bazemore looks forward to LVMS test: At Las Vegas Motor Speedway; 9:26 a.m.

Teeth sought for state housing rules: By Timothy Pratt; The state agency that enforces workplace discrimination laws will ask lawmakers next year to increase its budget in order to begin handling complaints dealing with housing.; 9:24 a.m.

Photo giant slashing jobs: Kodak's shares surged as much as 15 percent today, their biggest one-day percentage gain since October 1987.; 9:23 a.m.

Californian guilty in check fraud: Jace Radke; A California man was found guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday of being a part of a conspiracy to pass $800,000 in counterfeit checks at the MGM Grand.; 9:19 a.m.

City Council approves facility for sex offenders: Sito Negron; Some sex offenders can be treated in a controversial facility near the intersection of Rainbow and Charleston boulevards, the Las Vegas City Council decided Wednesday after hearing from a few neighbors who opposed the proposal ...; 9:19 a.m.

Officials debate lease-purchase deal: CARSON CITY -- State Treasurer Brian Krolicki and Controller Kathy Augustine, both Republicans, don't see eye-to-eye on the lease-purchase financing of a state office building.; 9:19 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A pillar of real Las Vegas: Harry Claiborne tilted at a few windmills in his time. Sometimes he even won. I remember once, though, when all of Harry's considerable charm and folksy humor was no match for the overwhelming odds against ...; 8:51 a.m.

Letter: Talk radio serves as wake-up call: Anyone who can still think for themselves realizes that if it were not for talk radio, we would all be in the dark about what is going on in this country. The men and women ...; 8:50 a.m.

Letter: Bush presidency one of the worst: He got us into a war on false premises, more than 500 members of the U.S. military and 10,000 Iraqis lost their lives and we added enormously to our national debt and for no identifiable ...; 8:50 a.m.

Letter: Better ways to get experts in classrooms: Teach For America's website reveals that only 11 percent of their alumni -- their subject matter experts -- majored in math, science and engineering, and 18 percent majored in language and literature. But these are ...; 8:49 a.m.

Editorial: All Claiborne asked: Listen to my story: Senior U.S. District Court Judge Lloyd George, the man the new federal building downtown is named for, said, "He had a genius about him, especially in criminal cases. He was also the best storyteller in ...; 8:49 a.m.

Editorial: Untenable deadline: The 1986 Challenger disaster, and the subsequent probe that discovered that political pressure to meet deadlines contributed to launching the shuttle during unsafe conditions, was on the mind of board member Mark Abkowitz. He asked ...; 8:48 a.m.

Pilot teaches growing Raptor force: Dick Benoit; "What happens here stays here" is not a marketing message espoused by leaders at Nellis Air Force Base. In August the base, which does boast the motto "Sharpening America's Edge," hosted Lt. Col. Jeffery "Cobra" ...; 8:30 a.m.

Community briefs for Jan. 22, 2004: Congregation Ner Tamid and the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada are sponsoring a camp fair from 12:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 2761 Emerson Ave.; 8:30 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Searching for message in 'Da Vinci': Ruthe Deskin; With 40 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and 4.3 million hardback copies sold, "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown is causing doubts to be raised about many Christian beliefs.; 8:15 a.m.

Fun House: Builders' Show replete with high-tech gadgets for home of the future: "I put the casserole in here when I want to," Barnett said, referring to the Internet-connected appliance that both chills and cooks.; 8:15 a.m.

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