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Archive for October 11, 2004

Less nuke waste may be moved: WASHINGTON -- House and Senate conferees have agreed to let the Energy Department leave some highly radioactive waste in tanks in South Carolina and Idaho, instead of pumping it out and preparing it for deep ...; 11:42 a.m.

Three more leave workforce board: By Timothy Pratt; Three more members of the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board have resigned, bringing the total number of departures to eight since a late-September board meeting.; 11:41 a.m.

Hunt sues estate of her late husband: Stephen Curran; Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt is suing the estate of her estranged husband, saying its executor is withholding a stake in the couple's business interests.; 11:41 a.m.

Mother of slain girl charged with abuse: By Matt Pordum; The mother of two children who were stabbed in Mesquite in January 2003 now faces criminal charges for leaving the youths alone at their mobile home the day of the attack.; 11:39 a.m.

More showers possible today: The Columbus Day weekend brought winds and thunderstorms to the Las Vegas Valley.; 11:12 a.m.

Burglaries, vehicle thefts rise at UNLV: UNLV police saw a sharp increase in the number of reported burglaries and motor vehicle thefts from 2002 to 2003, according to a campus crime report released last week.; 11:11 a.m.

Candidates eye Nevada in homestretch: Kirsten Searer; Get ready to see some familiar faces around town this week with a focus on one thing: your vote.; 11:10 a.m.

Sierra Pacific wins round in fight with Enron: Kevin Rademacher; Nevada's two major electric utilities won their first significant legal battle against Enron Corp. with a weekend order vacating a bankruptcy court judgment against the utilities for $336 million.; 11:10 a.m.

Senate passes Lincoln land bill: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Sunday approved a revised version of a Nevada lands bill that could mean smaller profits for Clark County when the county's federal land is sold at auction.; 11:08 a.m.

Three gunned down in LV parking lot: Three men were killed and at least three others were injured after gunfire erupted at a parking lot near Rancho Drive and Bonanza Road, and police this morning were searching for suspects.; 11:07 a.m.

Heck, Fitzpatrick vie for longtime O'Connell seat: Kirsten Searer; Voters in Senate District 5 might be confused going into this year's general election.; 11:06 a.m.

Defense bill to speed up funds for vets: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Veterans with severe disabilities will not have to wait 10 years to get military retirement and disability payments, based on bill approved by the House and Senate.; 11:05 a.m.

Activist challenges voter registrations: Kirsten Searer; A Republican activist has challenged 17,100 Democratic voter registrations, saying he hopes to tip the outcome of several local races in favor of Republicans.; 11:04 a.m.

Exhibition space expanded: The market will now encompasses 2.3 million square feet of permanent and temporary exhibition space, up from the 1.6 million square feet that was originally planned. The date also will be pushed back a week ...; 11:04 a.m.

Former UNLV cops acquitted in fraud case: The Nevada attorney general's office had charged William Mason Sr. and Brian Keith Dias with fraudulent presentation of a claim to a public officer, a gross misdemeanor.; 11:04 a.m.

Sports briefs for October 11, 2004: UNLV safety Jamaal Brimmer was named the Mountain West Conference defensive player of the week today for his performance in the Rebels' 24-20 victory at BYU on Friday.; 10:56 a.m.

Gaming briefs for October 11, 2004: ATLANTIC CITY -- A reported $400 million bailout offer by an online casino company is getting a cool reception from Donald Trump's cash-strapped casino company.; 10:50 a.m.

$65 million condominium development planned: The $65 million development is scheduled to break ground in early 2005, with the first units being completed in late summer or early fall of 2005.; 10:50 a.m.

Decrease proposed for workers' compensation insurance rate: CARSON CITY -- State Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman says she will make a decision in about one month on a recommendation to lower by 6.5 percent the average rate paid by businesses for workers' compensation ...; 10:48 a.m.

Local union shows support for Atlantic City strike: By Liz Benston; The Culinary Union in Las Vegas plans to continue a leafleting campaign that began over the weekend on the Strip to alert tourists of a major strike in Atlantic City involving a sister union.; 10:47 a.m.

Experts differ on severity of natural gas crunch: Kevin Rademacher; Dire predictions for power prices over the next 12 months are being dismissed by local and national experts as an overreaction to a real problem.; 10:46 a.m.

Barrick buys two more properties: By Liz Benston; A private company that bought four aging casinos in downtown Las Vegas has snapped up two motels for future redevelopment and plans to purchase more land nearby as part of a redevelopment corridor along Main ...; 10:45 a.m.

Stolz finds way to first: Adam Candee; If you had heard of Andre Stolz, Tag Ridings or Harrison Frazar before this weekend's Michelin Championship at Las Vegas, then get off the driving range and go home because your family misses you.; 10:07 a.m.

Season of comebacks stalls out on Dodgers: Nick Christensen; LOS ANGELES -- It was fitting that the Los Angeles Dodgers would return to California down 2-0 in the National League Division Series.; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: NASCAR swears it wants to keep its motor mouths in check: Unless "Holy Moley" can be classified as a swearword, the potty-mouths who drive stock cars for a living managed to leave Kansas Speedway Sunday without making NASCAR test its most recent safety innovation, the 5-second ...; 10:04 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Beldame champion won't run in Breeders' Cup: Ralph Siraco; Racing's championship summitt is now less than three weeks away. The Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, and all but the winners of the eight championship races will turn ...; 10:03 a.m.

Hot corner play rescues Rebels: Steve Guiremand; For Ruschard Dodd-Masters and Charles Ealy, it was their biggest challenge yet.; 10:02 a.m.

Dodgers already thinking about a better 2005: Nick Christensen; LOS ANGELES -- Before Saturday's Game 3 of the National League Division Series, Los Angeles catcher David Ross had a simple explanation for his team's mindset.; 10:00 a.m.

Ridings hits 61*: Adam Candee; By Adam Candee; 9:52 a.m.

Schumacher back on victory podium: Michael Schumacher asserted his authority in Formula One again Sunday with his 13th victory of the season but first since August.; 9:49 a.m.

Eldorado takes charge in Northeast: Nick Christensen; What's the best way to beat Las Vegas High?; 9:47 a.m.

News briefs for October 11, 2004: Police are looking for a man who may have information about the death of a woman found in a North Las Vegas motel room late Sunday morning.; 9:46 a.m.

Two more leave Workforce Investment Board: By Timothy Pratt; Two members of the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board resigned last week, bringing the total departures to seven since a late-September board meeting.; 9:41 a.m.

Ex-regent to give legal advice to board: Starting in November, university regents will be getting their legal advice from a former regent.; 9:40 a.m.

Girlfriend testifies in chains at hearing of murder defendant: Molly Ball; Testifying in chains Friday after fleeing the courtroom the day before, an accused murderer's girlfriend said she had previously lied to the police for the same reason she ran from the courtroom -- to get ...; 9:40 a.m.

Suspect in series of bank heists arrested: Kevin Jay Johnson was arrested by Metro Police Friday morning after a bank was robbed and after the suspect was hit by a Metro detective's car during a subsequent chase.; 9:32 a.m.

Tuesday last day to register to vote: Kirsten Searer; Tuesday is the last day people can register for the Nov. 2 general election, and potential voters must visit the Clark County election department offices in person.; 9:26 a.m.

Treasures' suit challenges loss of license: Sito Negron; The lawyer for the strip club Treasures, flanked at a news conference by dancers, bartenders and bouncers, said the city improperly revoked the strip club's liquor license during a Sept. 15 hearing and he plans ...; 9:26 a.m.

SunTrust restates earnings: SunTrust restates earnings; 9:25 a.m.

American, Norwegian win Nobel prize: Art Pine and Trygve Meyer; American Edward C. Prescott and Norwegian Finn E. Kydland won this year's Nobel prize in economics for their work in identifying the driving forces behind business cycles.; 9:23 a.m.

River Run riot charges trimmed: By Matt Pordum; Thirty-one charges against members of rival motorcycle gangs who allegedly participated in the deadly riot at the 2002 Laughlin River Run have been dropped.; 9:23 a.m.

Not-guilty plea made in car-wash death: By Matt Pordum; A 54-year-old real estate agent accused of killing his 78-year-old wife by running her over with his car pleaded not guilty Friday and had his bail set at $250,000.; 9:22 a.m.

Obituaries for October 11, 2004: Vicki Diane Adras, 49, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. She was born July 3, 1955, in Ashville, N.C. A resident for 35 years, she was a waitress.; 9:13 a.m.

For banquet server: Picket duty, sleeping in now the new routine: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- Carla Corr got lucky. She got to sleep in for a change. It was 6:30 a.m. before she rolled out of bed, 2 1/2 hours later than usual.; 9:13 a.m.

Med school seeks partnership: The University of Nevada School of Medicine is looking to expand its research laboratory space in Reno through a partnership with the Nevada Cancer Institute.; 9:13 a.m.

White House won't appeal Yucca ruling: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration will not ask the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling on Yucca Mountain after all.; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Kerry will fight against Yucca: He is fighting for us!; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Canadian drugs should be OK: People living near the border have been using drugs purchased in Canada for years with no apparent ill effects. It is ridiculous to assume that Canada has less rigorous health standards. And the argument that ...; 9:05 a.m.

Letter: 'Law of averages' not rational way to fund schools: Even if this "average" expenditure is adjusted for local income levels, what would prevent other states from adopting this criteria? Just think what would happen in this scenario of upward-spiraling averages.; 9:05 a.m.

Plan for Lake Mead parking lot weighed: Officials are now seeking public opinion for a new, 600-vehicle parking lot adjacent to the lake at Echo Bay, which would replace the existing 109-vehicle lot now in use. The comments will then be incorporated ...; 9:04 a.m.

Family services will hire key people with U.S. grant: By Timothy Pratt; The state agency overseeing children and families is getting a $3.7 million federal grant to help solve problems in treating mentally ill children and youth that were outlined in recent federal, state and local reviews.; 9:04 a.m.

AARP to host annual lifestyle convention at Sands Expo: Eric Leake; The Baby Boomer generation is coming to town during a politically charged time not completely different from the one it helped shape in the '60s and '70s.; 9:03 a.m.

Editorial: Yucca should concern the state's voters: We share the opposition to Yucca Mountain that a majority of voting Nevadans expressed. In hundreds of stories researched by our reporters over the past decade, we have pointed out its multiple safety hazards. The ...; 9:03 a.m.

Editorial: On smoking and slots: Five states now prohibit smoking in restaurants and bars and more are following suit. Government buildings and most private office complexes are smoke-free. With secondhand smoke now definitively linked to various diseases, the trend will ...; 9:01 a.m.

Birth announcements for October 11, 2004: Sept. 28:; 8:38 a.m.

Community briefs for October 11, 2004: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is offering a Music Therapy seminar from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 3730 S. Eastern Ave., for patients, their families, health care professionals and the general public.; 8:38 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for October 11, 2004: Lisa Ferguson; For a few moments, forget about the pointy witch hats, plastic-pumpkin buckets and the expensive latex masks that have filled store shelves this month, and instead focus on another popular October adornment: the pink-ribbon symbol ...; 8:23 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Range of reasons to enjoy Range: George is the desert bighorn sheep whose taxidermy gaze is fixed over the gift shop's cash register. Cantu works for the Red Rock Interpretive Association, which has just opened the new visitors' center gift shop.; 8:20 a.m.

Odessa Odyssey: Writer turns nostalgic upon release of 'Friday Night Lights': Kirk Baird; Then I moved to Odessa.; 8:20 a.m.

NFL working overtime: AP; Working a little longer than usual Sunday, the 49ers got their first victory of the season, 31-28 over Arizona. The Rams kept the NFC West close by rallying to win at Seattle 33-27, breaking the ...; 6:26 a.m.

Champ Car Schedule-Winners: AP; May 23 - Monterey, Mexico (Sebastien Bourdais); 5:36 a.m.

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