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Archive for March 25, 2004

Nevadans cite potential Yucca budget problems: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Nevada's members of the House of Representatives this morning argued that a proposal to fund the Yucca Mountain project directly from money set aside for nuclear waste disposal would require Congress to give ...; 11:20 a.m.

House panel chief blasts Nevada over Yucca battle: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Nevada needs to stop complaining about Yucca Mountain and accept that the Energy Department's plan to move nuclear waste there is required by law, the head of the House panel that funds the ...; 11:16 a.m.

NLV Police seek suspect in slaying: Police said they were called to a complex at 3301 Civic Center Blvd., just north of Cheyenne Avenue, by residents who had heard a gunshot. Officers found a dead man in one of the apartments ...; 11:15 a.m.

WTO 'net gambling details remain secret: By Liz Benston; Government officials have declined to release details of a landmark ruling on Internet gambling by the World Trade Organization Wednesday, making it difficult for observers to gauge whether it will end up opening U.S. borders ...; 11:15 a.m.

Venetian owner in U.K. casino deals: The company that built The Venetian in Las Vegas and is building a hotel-casino in Macau is now participating in two hotel-casino projects in deals with two soccer clubs in the United Kingdom.; 11:15 a.m.

Business fliers critical of plan to switch to Ted flights for Vegas: United Airlines' strategy to bulk up on the leisure market in Las Vegas will leave its most loyal business customers no options for first-class service, critics of the plan say.; 11:15 a.m.

State complaints dropped: The complaints dropped Tuesday were for shoddy workmanship and for failure to comply with a notice to correct.; 11:14 a.m.

Nevada Power news bad for everyone: Kevin Rademacher; After weeks of hearings earlier this year and more than four hours of deliberations on Wednesday, both customers and utility executives got bad news as final orders were issued on two Nevada Power Co. rate ...; 11:14 a.m.

Driver who hit boy on bike not charged: Jen Lawson; The driver who hit and critically injured a 13-year-old boy riding his bike in a crosswalk Monday is not likely to be charged because the boy is partially to blame for the wreck, Metro Police ...; 11:13 a.m.

Business briefs for March 25, 2004: WASHINGTON -- America's economic recovery ended 2003 on a good note, growing at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate, and is expected to do even better in the year's opening quarter.; 11:08 a.m.

Barrick takes over downtown casinos: Barrick Gaming Corp. executives took control of the Plaza, Las Vegas Club, Western and Gold Spike hotel-casinos shortly after midnight this morning.; 11:08 a.m.

Company announces plans for largest mall in Las Vegas: Jennifer Shubinski; Triple Five Nevada Development Corp., developer of some of the world's largest retail properties, said today that it plans to build the largest mall in Las Vegas.; 11:07 a.m.

Gaughan changeover leaves workers a little melancholy: For the hundreds of folks staffing the Plaza, Las Vegas Club, Gold Spike and Western casinos this morning, the sentiment about their hotels' former owner was clear.; 11:06 a.m.

Vegas firm posts quarterly loss: Mikohn Gaming Corp., Las Vegas, reported a loss of $22.5 million, $1.14 a share, on revenue of $19.9 million, compared with earnings of $79,000, 1 cent a share, on revenue of $28.7 million for the ...; 11:03 a.m.

Gaming briefs for March 25, 2004: Southwest Airlines, the busiest commercial passenger carrier at McCarran International Airport, will add five new daily round-trip flights to Las Vegas beginning in June.; 11:02 a.m.

Assurance offered on water tap: CARSON CITY -- The Southern Nevada Water Authority says it can quickly remedy any problems that might crop up in the pumping of water from rural basins to serve the increasing population of Las Vegas.; 11:00 a.m.

Slaying suspect describes 'mafia-type' gang: Erica D. Johnson; A sixth suspect charged in the death of a Silverado High School student claims the teen's killers were members of a "mafia-type" gang that centered on drug sales, according to a report compiled by Boulder ...; 11:00 a.m.

Flap grows over winged critters: Heather Rawlyk; The Desert Shores homeowners association board told a standing-room only audience Wednesday night that the waterfowl in their neighborhood's lakes will not be harmed.; 10:58 a.m.

Death penalty foes speak out in Las Vegas: Ed Koch and Mary Manning; Three leading proponents of abolishing the death penalty told Las Vegans on Wednesday that they believe killers should be punished -- but not with more killing.; 10:56 a.m.

UNLV student cleared in obstruction claim: A UNLV student accused of obstructing justice and being a party to the possession of a controlled substance has been cleared of charges in the Feb. 3 incident.; 10:56 a.m.

News briefs for March 25, 2004: The state Division of Aging is cautioning senior citizens not to be taken in by bogus telephone salesmen who are offering Medicare drug discount cards.; 10:51 a.m.

Sports briefs for March 25, 2004: "All our experts are saying now there is still enough time to finish everything for the opening ceremony," Rogge said after attending the Olympic flame-lighting in Athens.; 10:48 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Dion trumpets new year for 'A New Day ...': In an exclusive interview with VegasBeat to mark the one-year anniversary of "A New Day... " at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Diva Las Vegas consistently deflected attention -- and took little credit -- for ...; 10:37 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Anderson makes it 2-of-3 in Pro Stock series: Just when the rest of the NHRA Pro Stock field may have started thinking Greg Anderson actually was beatable, the reigning champion went out and won last weekend's Mac Tools Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.; 9:51 a.m.

Obituaries for March 25, 2004: Joseph F. Aliseo, 84, of Henderson died Sunday in Henderson. Born March 20, 1920, in Palermo, Italy, he was a retired tool and die maker, World War II Army veteran, and a member of the ...; 9:44 a.m.

Killer makes his final preparations: CARSON CITY -- Lawrence Colwell Jr. has had a number of visitors and is making telephone calls during his final days before his scheduled execution Friday night for the murder of a Las Vegas tourist.; 9:43 a.m.

James' job available in November: Cy Ryan and Kirsten Searer; The resignation of Clark County Commissioner Mark James leaves that seat open for election this November, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday.; 9:41 a.m.

Indian gambling official urges cap on tribal payments to states: Erica Werner; WASHINGTON -- Congress should cap the amount of casino revenue tribes can give to states because large payments can constitute an illegal tax, the head of the Interior Department's Indian gambling office said Wednesday.; 9:40 a.m.

An Oscar-winning role: Dean Juipe; As well as Robert Allen feels he knows Bernard Hopkins, Hopkins remains certain that he has the upper hand.; 9:36 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Steele opens 'big' club in old lumber store: Dean Juipe; Just off Washington Street on Avenue A in North Las Vegas, the new Richard Steele Boxing Club is open for business in a renovated warehouse that was once an 84 Lumber outlet.; 9:35 a.m.

Fight schedule: At Los Angeles, (HBO), Jose Luis Valbuena, Venezuela, vs. Israel Vasquez, Mexico, 12, for vacant IBF super bantamweight title.; 9:34 a.m.

UNLV stands tall after a slugfest: If NASCAR ever decided to hold a race indoors, it probably would look a lot like Wednesday night's UNLV-Western Kentucky Women's National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal game at Cox Pavilion.; 9:33 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: St. Joseph's shows anything is possible: In that it has been 13 years since his new team last won an NCAA tournament game and that it is aligned with a conference that gets about as much respect as a substitute teacher ...; 9:31 a.m.

Preps schedule: Baseball; 9:30 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 9:29 a.m.

Letter: Las Vegas zoo is absurd idea: Let's instead have a lovely hotel-like setting, with viewing rooms that have huge screens showing video images of all the magnificent animals of the world -- in the their homelands, in their habitats, where they ...; 9:26 a.m.

Letter: No excuses for unsafe driving: However, as usual, she probably will not be held accountable. Are we ever going to hold anyone accountable for their driving habits such as running lights, speeding, talking on the phone, etc.?; 9:25 a.m.

Letter: Creativity stifled in CCSD's vapid assembly line: What has happened in the most recent years has the makings of a disaster for education in our district. Leadership at the education center on Flamingo Road has developed a philosophy of negativism toward the ...; 9:25 a.m.

State to spend $50 million more for river bridge: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Transportation Friday is expected to approve committing $50 million in previously approved bond money to the construction of the new bridge over the Colorado River.; 9:19 a.m.

Planner's project opposed: Dan Kulin; The North Las Vegas Planning Commission on Wednesday postponed making a recommendation on a controversial request to change the zoning in a rural preservation area to clear the way for more homes.; 9:19 a.m.

Editorial: Trains and terrorists: At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing this week, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., said, "In a lot of ways, our nation's rail infrastructure is probably as vulnerable today as it was prior to Sept. 11." The ...; 9:16 a.m.

Editorial: Replace James with a moderate: Under state law, the governor fills vacancies on county commissions, with the proviso that the replacement has to have the same party affiliation as the person resigning. That means Gov. Kenny Guinn will have to ...; 9:15 a.m.

Federal judge blocks BLM land sale in Lincoln County: A trio of environmental organizations has blocked a planned land sale of more than 6,000 acres in southern Lincoln County.; 9:13 a.m.

Company posts a loss: Interstate Bakeries had been expected to have profit of 13 cents a share, according to the average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial. Sales in the quarter ended March 6 declined about 2.5 ...; 9:13 a.m.

Nevada State College enjoys the feminine touch: It's a woman's world at Nevada State College in Henderson.; 8:36 a.m.

Anti-tax advocate Schiff indicted on tax-evasion charge: Jace Radke; The self-proclaimed leading authority on income taxes in the nation was named in a 33-count federal indictment released Wednesday charging conspiracy, tax evasion and aiding and abetting in the filing of false income tax returns.; 8:36 a.m.

Eagle Scout honors awarded: Nicholas Fairbanks Adams, 13; William Eugene Darling III, 15; Blaine J. Davis, 16; Cecil Eric Estein Jr., 15; Clay Keith Leinbach, 17; Christopher Charles McCloskey, 15; Brandon Johnson Mackey, 17; Benjamin Christopher Mills, 18; Matthew ...; 8:35 a.m.

Community briefs for March 25, 2004: Cantor Daniel Friedman of Temple Beth Sholom, who had a successful career as an actor and singer on Broadway and around the world, will join tenor Alberto Mizrahi in a performance at 3 p.m. Sunday ...; 8:35 a.m.

Five Nevadans in finals of travel challenge: They will match travel knowledge and geography wits, with the top scorer winning a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to Orlando, Fla., to compete for more than $100,000 in scholarships in the national finals.; 8:35 a.m.

Sailors taking part in Iraqi Freedom: Dick Benoit; Navy officials report at least two Nevada reservists, the son of a Pahrump couple and daughter-in-law of a Las Vegas woman, are taking part in what will be the largest rotation of troops since World ...; 8:34 a.m.

Featured presentation: ShoWest shows off the latest in theater enhancements: Kirk Baird; American movie companies, and now around the world, are building movie theaters with stadium seating and digital sound systems. The experience of going to the movies is the best it's ever been.; 8:12 a.m.

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