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Letter: Berkley fighting hard to reduce mercury pollution: This letter came at a critical time -- even though enforcing the Clean Air Act would require coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions by 90 percent, the Bush administration recently proposed to allow six ...; 11:17 a.m.

Goodman hopes Big Apple takes a bite of Las Vegas: Sito Negron; Responses from investors and builders during a trip to New York City to sell downtown Las Vegas helped solidify a strategy of finding a single developer to work on the 61 acres owned by the ...; 11:15 a.m.

News briefs for June 30, 2004: A 57-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Tuesday morning after the moped he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Nellis Boulevard near Vegas Valley Drive.; 11:15 a.m.

New state laws affect consumers, businesses: CARSON CITY -- About 20 new laws passed by the 2003 Legislature take effect Thursday, including a measure that bars insurance companies from denying or canceling coverage or raising premiums based only on a consumer's ...; 11:15 a.m.

Police seek clues in slaying: Detectives say that Enrique Martinez, the Las Vegas man who was found dead June 20 inside the home of relatives, was last seen in the 900 block of Karen Avenue near Maryland Parkway, where police ...; 11:12 a.m.

19 county school employees charged in sex cases in 3 years: Clark County has had its share of teachers and other school employees facing charges of abusing their students.; 11:12 a.m.

Man killed by vehicle ID'd: The coroner's office identified the man as Martin Diaz-Barboza.; 11:12 a.m.

Triage center, short on funds, to stay open for two months: The WestCare Board of Directors today unanimously approved keeping the Community Triage Center open for an additional two months to give local government entities time to determine whether they will remain committed to funding the ...; 11:11 a.m.

Injunction ordered against tax return preparer: The order, signed last week by U.S. District Court Judge James C. Mahan, bars Hubacek from preparing federal income tax returns for customers and demands that he turn over to the Justice Department a complete ...; 11:10 a.m.

Namath to exercise warrants: He also has requested that the company register the shares resulting from that action so they can be sold.; 11:10 a.m.

Big conventions sticking with LV plans: The Consumer Electronics Show, which drew about 130,000 people to the Las Vegas Convention center in January, recently opened registration for the January 2005 show in Las Vegas and is expecting "another record-breaking year" in ...; 11:10 a.m.

No fine planned by PUC in renewable energy supplies case: Kevin Rademacher; The state Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday indicated that it would not fine Nevada Power Co. for failing to comply with Nevada's renewable energy standards.; 11:10 a.m.

Progress made in Nevada, Utah fires: Two wildfires in the southern parts of Nevada and Utah have been significantly reduced, fire officials in both states said this morning.; 11:07 a.m.

Schools power down for summer: By Emily Richmond; As he prowled the hallways of Morrow Elementary School in Henderson early this morning, school district energy inspector Don Laconto spotted a faint glow coming from Room 16.; 11:04 a.m.

Former inmate's lawsuit settled for $5 million: Jace Radke; A man who spent 14 years on Nevada's death row for a crime he said he didn't commit settled a federal lawsuit against Clark County for $5 million, ending a claim that alleged he was ...; 11:04 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Unraveling the mess at CCSN: Agents could be on the cusp of another corruption scandal here or on to one of the great he-said, she-saids in state history.; 11:04 a.m.

Business briefs for June 30, 2004: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination against Hispanic workers at Las Vegas cabinet maker Western Casework Corp.; 11:03 a.m.

Sergeant allegedly assaults fellow officer: Jen Lawson; A Metro Police sergeant was arrested Tuesday on charges of assaulting a fellow officer at a Henderson gas station, police said.; 11:03 a.m.

Effort is afoot to help homeless beat the heat: By Timothy Pratt; T.L Freden, wiry, weathered and 70 years old, has walked to downtown Las Vegas from Henderson more than once, and he has also passed out in the street with swollen lips, all dried up and ...; 11:03 a.m.

Las Vegas monorail set to run on July 15: Beth Slovic and Stephen Curran; The chain-link fence and "no entry" signs surrounding one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in Clark County are about two weeks closer to being torn down, the head of the company tasked with building ...; 11:02 a.m.

Fourth of July holiday travel increase forecast for Vegas: By Liz Benston; High temperatures and gas prices still above $2 a gallon aren't expected to hurt visitor traffic for the Fourth of July holiday in Las Vegas.; 10:55 a.m.

LV nurses threaten one-day protest strike: Michelle Swafford; The union representing 900 nurses at Valley and Desert Springs hospitals in Las Vegas warned Tuesday they may go on strike for one day in July to send a message to the hospitals.; 10:54 a.m.

Republic Services of S. Nevada president resigns: Alana Roberts; Republic Services of Southern Nevada Area President Stephen Kalish, a local political player and major contributor to political campaigns, has resigned from the company.; 10:53 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Tyson relates his life as street fighter: "I ain't the same person I was when I bit that guy's ear off," he told the Evening Standard, referring to his infamous in-the-ring chomp on Evander Holyfield during a bout at the MGM Grand ...; 10:40 a.m.

Expos bid remains unsettled: The man overseeing Major League Baseball's relocation of the Montreal Expos stressed again today that no decision had been made and no candidate eliminated in the process of finding a new home for the team.; 10:39 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 30, 2004: Two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr. retired today because he was no longer having fun as a driver.; 10:29 a.m.

Good as gold: Las Vegan Lori Harrigan will be attempting to her win her third gold medal with the USA Olympic softball team. Following are some of her career highlights:; 9:55 a.m.

Ex-UNLV assistant heads for Sweden: Deane Martin had been in China barely long enough to adapt to the time change three weeks ago when he was confronted with a truly foreign basketball dilemma.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Old course is dying a slow death: Dean Juipe; Once fashionable and exclusive, the Desert Inn Estates gives only token resistance these days to intruders with an inkling to roam.; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Taylor sent packing after crashing out of another race: Indy Racing League rookie Mark Taylor will be replaced as driver of Panther Racing's second car for the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Adam Candee: 13 years later, 1st win is sweet: Adam Candee; This week's pro: Don Callahan, Butch Harmon School of Golf; 9:50 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: Bad bets: The 10 worst things about sports betting in Las Vegas: The No. 1 item on our list of the 10 worst things about sports betting in Las Vegas is four-team parlays that pay 10-1.; 9:45 a.m.

Drive-by shooting kills teen in driveway: Police received a 911 call about 10:45 p.m. reporting that someone had been shot outside a house in the 6100 block of Evergreen Avenue, near Charleston Boulevard and Torrey Pines Drive.; 9:43 a.m.

Goodman hopes the Big Apple takes bite of Vegas: Sito Negron; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman spent Monday selling Las Vegas in New York City, where he said a man stopped him in the street on the way to a presentation about downtown Las Vegas and ...; 9:42 a.m.

Landscape upgrades revealed for I-15: Heather Rawlyk; The Nevada Department of Transportation at an open meeting Tuesday afternoon gave valley residents a first look into a plan to beautify landscapes alongside Interstate 15.; 9:41 a.m.

Many proposals offered for use of historic campus: Sito Negron; Las Vegas is seeking proposals for use of the Fifth Street Grammar School, a vintage Spanish-style structure in the heart of downtown that officials are eager to fill now that Metro Police have left the ...; 9:40 a.m.

Obituaries for June 30, 2004: Adela P. Armas, 81, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospice. She was born July 14, 1922, in Leyte, Philippines. A resident for six years, she was a retired dietician aide.; 9:37 a.m.

Sandoval, Hay feud over advocate's term: CARSON CITY -- The feud between Attorney General Brian Sandoval and state Consumer Affairs Chief Tim Hay was rekindled Tuesday with a disagreement over when Hay's term ends.; 9:36 a.m.

Audit calls for revamping Senior Rx program: CARSON CITY -- The state's program that provides prescription drugs at a reduced cost to an estimated 9,000 senior citizens should be restructured to save an estimated $1.3 million a year, according to a state ...; 9:36 a.m.

Charges against Hansens dropped: CARSON CITY -- The Reno city attorney's office Tuesday dropped trespassing charges against Janine Hansen and her son, who were arrested at the municipal bus station while circulating initiative petitions.; 9:31 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Norman gets a major championship in yachtsmanship: Peter Benton; As most avid fans of golf are aware, nothing, and I mean nothing, is too extravagant for Greg Norman, particularly when it comes to his toys. So check this little gem of a story out:; 9:25 a.m.

Grizzlies upend the 51s: The victory pulled the last-place Grizzlies to within two games of the third-place 51s in the PCL Southern Division standings.; 9:22 a.m.

Teen gets deal; will testify against others: By Matt Pordum; One of four teenagers facing murder charges for his involvement in killing and burying a 17-year-old in a shallow desert grave has reached a plea agreement under which he will serve anywhere from a year ...; 9:22 a.m.

Track operator moves ahead: Joel Stashenko; ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York Racing Association is demonstrating its fitness to continue running New York's premier thoroughbred tracks every day and does not need a record Saratoga meet to convince skeptical state officials, ...; 9:19 a.m.

Moped accidents are on the rise: Lynn Doan; Nevada lawmakers ought to look at revamping laws pertaining to mopeds and motorized scooters in light of the significant increase in accidents this year, law enforcement officials said Tuesday following the death of a 56-year-old ...; 9:18 a.m.

Manslaughter case draws four years: By Matt Pordum; A man who was originally charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man in April was sentenced to up to four years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.; 9:17 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 9:16 a.m.

Mortgage agents are slow to get new licenses: CARSON CITY -- Not every law passed by the 2003 Legislature that takes effect Thursday will have its intended impact.; 9:16 a.m.

Post office naming honors Woodbury: Porter introduced federal legislation last year to rename the post office after fellow Republican Woodbury, who has served on the County Commission since 1981 and has lived in Boulder City since 1978. President Bush signed ...; 9:14 a.m.

One of three tribes makes payment to state: A third tribe hasn't disclosed whether it will make its payment.; 9:12 a.m.

Girls win one battle, continue crusade for ice cream: But the coincidentally timely arrival of the 12th Street Parlor Cafe, which sits underneath a night club, isn't enough to satisfy Dazja Gianessi and Maya Carey. The soon-to-be sixth-graders say there are still too many ...; 9:11 a.m.

Brazilian scandal hurts Gtech profit: WEST GREENWICH, R.I. -- Gtech Holdings Corp., the world's biggest supplier of online lottery systems, cut its forecasts for the second quarter and fiscal year 2005 because of a Brazilian federal injunction stemming from a ...; 9:10 a.m.

Student leaders choose a president: Caitlin Hudgins; The 1,500 votes cast in a matchup between President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry Tuesday may not decide who ends up in the White House, but don't try to tell organizers of the mock ...; 9:08 a.m.

Community briefs for June 30, 2004: Four prominent women in Southern Nevada radio will be panelists at the next Working in Communications Roundtable and Panel Discussion, entitled "Women in Las Vegas Radio," at 11:30 a.m. July at Palace Station.; 9:08 a.m.

Gritty Western casino survives in 'the underbelly' of Las Vegas: Adam Goldman; On a stretch of despair that tourists in Las Vegas seldom see, the Western Hotel-Casino stands out as a beacon for the broke and nearly broken.; 9:07 a.m.

Dropping asset test should speed up Medicaid: Molly Ball; About 1,200 needy children and pregnant women in Clark County are expected to benefit in the next year from a policy change that will make it easier for them to get state assistance.; 9:05 a.m.

'Fahrenheit' showing becomes white supremacist soap box: Jen Lawson; Hoping to capitalize on politically-minded moviegoers, members of a white separatist group slapped propaganda fliers on the windshields of vehicles parked at a Las Vegas theater on the opening night of the controversial film "Fahrenheit ...; 9:04 a.m.

Letter: Clinton still leads Democrats: Polls show Clinton would win the presidency.; 8:23 a.m.

Letter: Four years long enough for Bush: As in 1992, the Bushes lack something. They are not in touch and people sense this. Bush will ride the wartime-president nonsense (a three-week war with a disastrous aftermath) for as long as possible.; 8:22 a.m.

Letter: Religious ideas guide country: Well done, Supreme Court! The First Amendment simply states that Congress shall not establish religion, but cannot prohibit the free exercise thereof. It may surprise Mr. Mesco, but the Constitution came close to not being ...; 8:22 a.m.

Editorial: Triage center must survive despite state: Operated by WestCare, a nonprofit organization, the triage center opened with the understanding it would be proportionately funded by area hospitals, state government, Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas ...; 8:20 a.m.

Editorial: Homeowners: Keep out: Each of the 81 neighborhoods within Summerlin North is represented by a delegate, and the delegates meet each month to discuss lifestyle issues affecting the thousands of neighborhood residents. In the past, the meetings have ...; 8:20 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Cookbook booming with ideas: -- Doug Larson (1902-1981); 8:10 a.m.

Chiffons top nostalgia bill at Stardust: Today Craig and her daughter, 38-year-old Dawn Mann, are the heart of the Chiffons.; 8:08 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Opportunity Village gala has golden moments: Elizabeth Foyt; Circus characters and celebrity impersonators greeted guests streaming into Paris Las Vegas' conference area, among them Virginia Stiles of Sunrise Children's Foundation, Dave and Diane Cabral, Rossi and Mary Jo Ralenkotter, Sharon Carelli of St. ...; 8:07 a.m.

Ever-busy Danza can work it out: Workaholic Tony Danza will perform at The Orleans this week, but he had to cancel a date at the Suncoast in October because -- well, he'll be working.; 8:06 a.m.

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