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Archive for June 8, 2004

Heat will be on candidates in Ward 2 special election: Sito Negron; It's as if nature and the Las Vegas City Council played a bit of a joke on the candidates for Ward 2, handing the dozen hopefuls an election in which walking the precincts in 100 ...; 11:50 a.m.

Second meeting set on water monitoring: The meeting, set for the River Mountains Conference Room at the facility at 1900 E. Flamingo Road, will include technical experts from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and water authority officials.; 11:49 a.m.

Construction worker injured in fall at Caesars tower: The man was directing a crane on the ninth floor of the structure when he stepped into a crevice and fell, according to Clark County Fire Department spokesman Bob Leinbach.; 11:47 a.m.

Ensign: Iraqi leader faces tough road: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Iraq's new leader has the "right vision for the country" but faces a difficult and dangerous situation, Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., said.; 11:44 a.m.

Power lines trap truck driver in cab: Crews said the truck touched the power lines while lifting a trash bin into the cargo area. The driver, who was uninjured, stayed in the truck while crews worked to remove the power lines.; 11:43 a.m.

Experts predict drop in summer gas prices: Gasoline pump prices that reached record peaks last month are declining in the wake of increased oil production by foreign sources and lower prices for crude oil, just in time for summer travel, experts say.; 11:43 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Merger may create a monster: If you think MGM MIRAGE's takeover of Mandalay Resort Group would have a profound financial impact on the casino industry, consider the ramifications of the shift in political power it would create on the Las ...; 11:42 a.m.

Big push on for petition signatures: Kirsten Searer; Carmen Cashman, who is pushing two constitutional amendments designed to curb insurance prices, left a harried message for a reporter late Thursday evening.; 11:41 a.m.

Rhodes, county end school feud: Developer Rhodes Homes and the Clark County School District have tentatively agreed on a site for a new elementary school near Rhodes Ranch, a selection that could end years of wrangling and a county ban ...; 11:40 a.m.

A few firms draw hefty share of complaints: Michelle Swafford; Hundreds of consumer complaints have piled up over the past three years with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada involving just a handful of companies, leading the bureau to ask why regulators don't shut ...; 11:40 a.m.

County agrees: Trauma centers needed: Dan Kulin; A Clark County task force reviewing offers to open new trauma centers in the Las Vegas Valley agreed Monday that the area needs more centers as well as a system to coordinate trauma care.; 11:39 a.m.

Gusty winds kick up valley dust advisory: After a scorcher of a weekend, the weather this week should cool off, thanks to 30 mph winds, the National Weather Service said.; 11:38 a.m.

Volunteers lining up to promote R.I. casino: Michael Mello; WEST WARWICK, R.I. -- Two nights a week after work waiting tables, Debbie Kiselica joins other volunteers at the Main Street headquarters of Harrah's Entertainment and the Narragansett Indian Tribe.; 11:26 a.m.

Lawmakers ask Harrah's to raise ante on proposal: Michael Mello; PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- House leaders last week told Harrah's Entertainment they want a better financial deal for the state before voting on a proposal to build a casino in West Warwick.; 11:26 a.m.

Gaming win sets record for April: CARSON CITY -- For the third straight month, Nevada casinos posted a double-digit increase in winnings with strong business on the Las Vegas Strip.; 11:25 a.m.

Numerous factors giving apartments boost in rates: Jennifer Shubinski; A strong local economy, a shortage of available developable land and apartment-to-condo conversions are giving the local apartment market a boost in selling prices and rental rates.; 11:25 a.m.

Former bartender loses appeal to high court: CARSON CITY -- A female bartender, fired from a Reno casino for failing to wear makeup, has lost her appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.; 11:24 a.m.

Gaming news briefs for June 8, 2004: Stock of Alliance Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas, the second-largest maker of slot machines in North America, sunk this morning after the firm said earnings this year will rise less than the company forecast because ...; 11:24 a.m.

Business news briefs for June 8, 2004: NEW YORK -- Most U.S. financial markets will close Friday in observance of the national day of mourning for former President Reagan.; 11:22 a.m.

Uncertainties surround MGM MIRAGE buyout offer: By Richard N. Velotta; MGM MIRAGE on Tuesday extended until 5 p.m. on Friday the expiration of its $7.65 billion offer to acquire Mandalay Resort Group. The initial offer was to expire at 5 p.m. Tuesday.; 11:12 a.m.

FTC clears Harrah's deal with Horseshoe: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to close its investigation into Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s pending acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp., clearing the way for final regulatory approval of the $1.45 billion deal.; 11:11 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Wynn has plans for musical Q'd up: So just why were Steve Wynn and Mark Schorr making such an excited display of themselves Sunday night during the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City?; 10:56 a.m.

Letter: Leak undermined national security: This leak endangered the agent, her family, information sources and our soldiers in Iraq. Such a flagrant undermining of our national security is reprehensible.; 10:12 a.m.

Letter: Writer's words impede readers: I encourage Mr. Ralston to abandon the use of all ambitious language. His readers will be well served only when he causes them to continuously reach new levels of knowledge rather than to continuously reach ...; 10:12 a.m.

Letter: Nobody entitled to drive through wilderness areas: Mr. Phillips would also deny a true wilderness experience, which he has had available for 50 years, to all future generations simply because he feels he is entitled. I wonder if Mr. Phillips is simply ...; 10:12 a.m.

Sex abuse case not covered in policy: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that a homeowner's liability insurance policy does not cover sexual misconduct.; 10:08 a.m.

Boulder Highway bar hit by blaze: A vase of red roses and cash drawers were rescued Monday from a bar fire in Henderson that led to an estimated $150,000 in damage but caused no injuries.; 10:08 a.m.

Fatal fire believed a suicide: Stephen Curran; The house fire that left a 37-year-old Las Vegas woman dead Monday morning may have been part of an elaborate suicide, Metro Police detectives said.; 10:08 a.m.

Obituaries for June 8, 2004: Anna Dick, 101, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local care center. She was born June 12, 1902, in Germany. A resident for 40 years, she was retired and was a homemaker.; 10:06 a.m.

News briefs for June 8, 2004: Metro Police investigators are looking for a suspect in the near-fatal beating of a Las Vegas man early this morning.; 10:03 a.m.

LV man, 83, others make jump into Normandy: SAINTE-MERE-E-GLISE, France -- Sixty years after the D-Day invasion, six U.S. veterans of World War II , including a Las Vegas man, parachuted into Normandy in a re-enactment of their bold wartime mission.; 10:03 a.m.

Ethics panel wants office in LV: CARSON CITY -- The state Ethics Commission wants to set up an office in Las Vegas to handle Southern Nevada's growing number of complaints and requests for opinions about the conduct of public officials.; 10:02 a.m.

JP supported in high bail in case of diabetic child's death: By Matt Pordum; District Judge John McGroarty ruled a justice of the peace did not abuse his power in setting bail at $150,000 for a woman accused of murdering her diabetic 11-year-old daughter by not keeping the child's ...; 10:01 a.m.

Family indicted in scheme to get financial aid funds: Heather Rawlyk; A Las Vegas woman, her four children and three grandchildren have been indicted by a federal grand jury in a $1 million financial-aid fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden said Monday.; 10:01 a.m.

Editorial: Reagan's legacy surely will endure: Ultimately, if it hadn't been for the success of the Reagan Revolution, it's hard to imagine conservative Republicans subsequently getting elected governor in states that were solidly Democratic or Republicans capturing control of the House ...; 9:56 a.m.

Community news briefs for June 8, 2004: In an effort to support employment growth in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southern Nevada Multi-Housing Association will host the Apartment Industry Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Community College ...; 9:53 a.m.

Nevada woman lives a special life with CF: Lynn Doan; If there was one thing that Tawny Bradfield wanted more than anything else as a kid, it was to have a "normal childhood."; 9:21 a.m.

Wedding announcement: Starr-Ries: The Captain of Ship officiated at the ceremony.; 9:17 a.m.

Wedding announcement: Baumann-Miller: The Rev. James J. Bevan Jr. officiated at the ceremony.; 9:17 a.m.

Amid career change, Edwards promotes book at Mandalay Bay: When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.; 9:16 a.m.

A full heart: Full figured and standing 4 feet 11 inches, Veronica Lopez isn't the svelte pop star dancing in a size-0 outfit. She's more the antithesis to the reality show "The Swan."; 9:12 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- BEST CHOICE -- Court atop owner Dutton trainee, draws good post for short sprint opener, need only live up to namesake to graduate. ALPINE SPORT -- Draws rail post for freshman maiden/claiming ...; 9:11 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 9:10 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Park's truck crew still working out the kinks: Steve Park, driver of the Las Vegas-based Orleans Racing Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, wasn't thrilled with his crew's performance during last Friday's race at Dover International Speedway.; 9:04 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Lakers will be dismantled: Dean Juipe; Dysfunctional as the Los Angeles Lakers have been all season, there has been something of a general consensus that if they won the NBA championship the team might stay intact for another couple of years. ...; 9:02 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Accent of trees puts Stanford complex at top: After getting a look at Sunken Diamond on the Stanford campus, host site for the NCAA's Palo Alto regional, it became clear that UNLV does not need more runs and hits and fewer errors to ...; 9:01 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: New slots littered with problems: Garfield: The Tragedy.; 9:01 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 8, 2004: The husband and son of Montana's governor were identified as suspects in a weekend scuffle in a drivers' area at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, police said Monday.; 9:00 a.m.

6 players picked from CCSN, UNLV: Adam Candee; LOCAL DRAFT PICKS; 8:59 a.m.

Highlights of April 2004 revenue report on Nevada casinos: AP; -STATEWIDE: $826.9 million win, up 11 percent.; 4:52 a.m.

MGM MIRAGE extends offer: MGM MIRAGE extends offer; 4:24 a.m.

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