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Archive for October 19, 2004

Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp profit up: Wells Fargo & Co. and U.S. Bancorp, two of the 10-biggest U.S. banks, said today that third-quarter profit rose 12 percent as the companies increased consumer lending and gathered more fees from credit cards and ...; 11:16 a.m.

State gets low marks in study on welfare: Eric Leake; Nevada was among the worst states in the nation in reducing the number of people on welfare since welfare reform was instituted in 1996, according to a study released today.; 11:13 a.m.

Officials: No problems in late ballot mailings: Stephen Curran; The Clark County Election Department, responding to complaints from some Boulder City residents who said they did not receive their sample ballots, opted Monday to make extra sample ballots available at the city clerk's office.; 11:13 a.m.

Former Senate candidate Woods dies at age 83: DOTHAN, Ala. -- Charles Woods, who overcame the scars of a fiery World War II plane crash to become a wealthy media and real estate owner and perennial political candidate, has died at age 83.; 11:13 a.m.

Las Vegas jail to get more officers: "We're considering that. In this next budget process we're going to look at expansion concerns and issues," Deputy Detention and Enforcement Chief Bill Fraser said. "Right now it's just in the preliminary stages -- we ...; 11:11 a.m.

Improved safety sought with NLV airport lights: Jace Radke; The Federal Aviation Administration is testing new runway lights at the North Las Vegas Airport in an attempt to cut down on the number of planes that come close to colliding at the general aviation ...; 11:08 a.m.

Las Vegan uses his final act to cast vote for Bush: Voting was a patriotic responsibility that Las Vegan Alton Lee Overton did not take lightly.; 11:08 a.m.

Health insurers' shares fall sharply: Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc., Humana Inc., Anthem Inc. and other health insurers that operate in Nevada and nationally tumbled after the New York Post reported that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer was widening ...; 11:08 a.m.

Med chief critical of resort's flu shots: Stephen Curran; The Mandalay Resort Group this morning defended its position to offer flu shots to 440 employees, even as other major Strip resorts have either donated their supplies to local clinics or suspended the benefit.; 11:07 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Taxi panel refuses to get it right: Harris, who doubles as managing editor of the cabbie magazine Trip Sheet, has been a longtime proponent of cameras as a deterrent to crime.; 11:07 a.m.

No venom is spared in race for Congress: Kirsten Searer; Campaign ads call one man a carpetbagger and a failed businessman, the other a rubber stamp and a hypocrite.; 11:07 a.m.

Supreme Court ruling could boost use of bias law: Alana Roberts; A federal discrimination law that predates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 could gain momentum in courts now that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a more generous statute of limitations applies under the law, ...; 11:07 a.m.

Financing package to help train workers on solar systems: Kevin Rademacher; An ongoing effort to increase the use of solar power in Nevada received another boost Monday morning when U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., delivered a $250,000 financing package to local union leaders.; 11:06 a.m.

Profit falls 21 percent as spending rises: Net income dropped to $159.2 million, or 35 cents a share, from $202.5 million, or 45 cents, a year earlier, Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway said in a statement. Sales in the period ended Sept. 11 rose ...; 11:06 a.m.

Florida developer converting two LV apartment complexes: Hollywood, Fla.-based SunVest Communities purchased the 400-apartment Latigo, 2300 E. Silverado Ranch Road, for $36 million. It also purchased the 360-apartment Southwest Trails complex, 4200 S. Valley View Blvd., for $28 million.; 11:06 a.m.

Public Citizen blasts president: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- President Bush's opposition to new terrorism security measures reflects his ties to five major industries -- nuclear power, hazardous materials transport, chemical manufacturing, ports and shipping, and water utilities, a public interest group ...; 11:03 a.m.

Ex-associate downplays Tabish plan to kill Binion: Matt Pordum and Christina Littlefield; A man who in the past had been one of the prosecution's key witnesses in the trial of the alleged killers of Ted Binion this morning tried to downplay previous testimony.; 11:02 a.m.

Monday's Sports Transactions: AP; National League; 11:02 a.m.

Water District OKs development of solar power plant: Kevin Rademacher; The Las Vegas Valley Water District Board of Directors this morning approved a $22.6 million contract for the development and construction of a 3.1-megawatt solar energy plant.; 10:59 a.m.

Gambler files lawsuit over card-counting system: A Los Angeles gambler says a computerized system used by casinos to monitor blackjack play can be manipulated to give casinos an unfair edge over players.; 10:58 a.m.

Many groups have eyes on Nevada's new voting machines: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- How voters cast their ballots in Nevada will be watched almost as closely as which candidate they choose in the November election.; 10:57 a.m.

Parole chief in DUI arrest: Henderson, 52, was also suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance, believed to be medication, Officer Todd Rasmussen, Henderson Police spokesman, said.; 10:57 a.m.

Wynn set to start taking job applications for new resort: By Jeff Simpson; More than 125,000 of the city's best workers are expected to apply for jobs at Steve Wynn's new $2.4 billion Strip resort.; 10:54 a.m.

Profit jumps at Station Casinos: By Liz Benston; Strong revenue growth across Station Casinos Inc.'s locals casinos in Las Vegas boosted the company's profit by 47 percent in the third quarter, beating analysts' expectations, the company said today.; 10:53 a.m.

Company plans $225 million casino complex in U.K.: The Liverpool, England-based company agreed to buy Leeds United Properties Ltd., whose only asset is an option to acquire the seven-acre site next to Leeds United soccer stadium, for 5 million pounds, according to a ...; 10:52 a.m.

Sports briefs for October 19, 2004: U.S. gymnast Paul Hamm will find out Thursday whether he can keep his Olympic gold medal.; 10:44 a.m.

Fight schedule: At Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn., Michael Warrick, Landover, Md., vs. Emmanuel Clottey, Bronx, N.Y., 10, junior lightweights.; 9:50 a.m.

Utah trip stirs painful memory for Fuimaono: Steve Guiremand; Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the scariest moment of UNLV nose guard Howie Fuimaono's career.; 9:48 a.m.

Looking to have a party, AFL turned to Las Vegas: Adam Candee; Many hands shaped the clay in past months, but look to David Baker and Pat Christenson for the deepest fingerprints in the neutral-site ArenaBowl mold that will take shape in Las Vegas.; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Sometimes those points just happen: How do you score 81 points in a high school football game that lasts just 48 minutes?; 9:46 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Earnhardt Jr. denied appeal of penalty: The National Stock Car Racing Commission on Monday denied Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s appeal of the penalty he was assessed by NASCAR for swearing during a live television broadcast following his victory at Talladega Superspeedway on ...; 9:44 a.m.

More wind, rain forecast for valley: Dan Kulin; Rain, rain may come today, with snow due up Mount Charleston way.; 9:43 a.m.

Republicans: Claim of voter fraud a scare tactic: Kirsten Searer; Republicans are rebutting charges by a local man that workers from their party deliberately registered his Republican family members and did not register him because he was a Democrat.; 9:43 a.m.

Tao challenges Maxfield to release tax records: Clark County Commission candidate Jerry Tao fired off another salvo in what is an increasingly bitter campaign.; 9:42 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Santa Anita selections: 1st Race -- UPGRADED -- Draws good inner box for turf mile opener, Nakatani atop Frankel trainee, Upgraded chances to graduate from these connections. SAVANNA CHARM -- Has outside post in six-filly maiden special weight ...; 9:41 a.m.

Rogers offers $2 million for State College: Interim Chancellor Jim Rogers is putting his money where his mouth is by pledging $2 million toward the Nevada State College at Henderson.; 9:41 a.m.

Standoff ends with no shots: The man's ex-girlfriend and a friend went to the home, in the 800 block of Dusk Drive near North Nellis Boulevard and East Bonanza Road, about 5:45 p.m. to pick up her belongings, according to ...; 9:41 a.m.

Close race expected for open Henderson seat: Dan Kulin; The factors at work in the race to represent state Assembly District 29 leave Democrat Susan Gerhardt and Republican Anthony Bandiero locked in what should be a close race for this open seat.; 9:40 a.m.

Obituaries for October 19, 2004: Kenneth E. Butler, 66, of Las Vegas died Sept. 30 in a local hospice. He was born Jan. 5, 1938, in Taft, Calif. A resident for 28 years, he was a retired electrician and Air ...; 9:40 a.m.

Preps: Schedule: Girls' Golf; 9:40 a.m.

Man to stand trial in slaying in Wal-Mart parking lot: Molly Ball; A man accused of beating to death a retired Air Force major in a Wal-Mart parking lot will stand trial, Justice of the Peace Nancy Oesterle ruled today.; 9:40 a.m.

Democrats lead Republicans in turnout for early voting: Another 14,626 voters went to the polls Monday, bringing the three-day total to 41,922. Lomax said 19,140 of those voters were Democrats and 17,036 Republicans.; 9:39 a.m.

State declared disaster area over drought: CARSON CITY -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman Monday declared the entire state of Nevada a disaster area because of the continued drought and other problems facing farmers and ranchers.; 9:39 a.m.

Ineligible regent hopeful urges vote: Stephen Curran; A Board of Regents candidate ruled ineligible last month for violating the state's residency requirements launched an automated direct-dial effort last week to encourage people to vote, just not for him.; 9:39 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 9:33 a.m.

Bush twins: Mom is a good reason to vote for Dad: First lady Laura Bush exemplified leadership to her twin daughters back when they were in the first grade.; 9:33 a.m.

Money trail plays role in war against terror: Jace Radke; While American soldiers continue to fight on the front lines of the war on terrorism, the federal government is working behind the scenes to take money out of the hands of terrorist groups, according to ...; 9:32 a.m.

Nation's educators gather for LV meeting: Nearly 1,000 superintendents, school board members and administrators are expected for the 48th annual Council of Great City Schools conference, which runs through Sunday.; 9:31 a.m.

News briefs for October 19, 2004: A 77-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Monday afternoon when he rear-ended a stopped Citizens Area Transit bus on Desert Inn Road at the Pecos-McLeod Interconnect, police said.; 9:31 a.m.

Extradition ruling due in plunder case: Jace Radke; In an order filed Friday, U.S. Magistrate Lawrence Leavitt states that there is probable cause to believe that a former Philippines presidential adviser committed the crime of plunder.; 9:31 a.m.

Jets coach will try to keep it low-key: Let the downplaying begin.; 9:25 a.m.

Sprint third-quarter loss widens to $1.91 billion on write-down: Chris Johnson; Sprint Corp., the No. 3 U.S. long-distance carrier, posted a third-quarter loss after writing down the value of its telephone network. Wireless revenue rose 13 percent.; 9:13 a.m.

Letter: Early voters are neither lazy nor moronic: My husband and I studied the issues as presented and the candidates' responses to them and we believe we have made a very careful selection as to our choices for elective office. To say an ...; 9:11 a.m.

Letter: Excellent reasons for dress policy: Critics say that under our policy, students are denied the right to express themselves. If anything, we have created a system that makes students work harder to express themselves.; 9:10 a.m.

Editorial: Our choices for Assembly: Democrat Marilyn Kirkpatrick, a native Nevadan seeking an open seat in District 1, would be an excellent addition to the Legislature. She's a businesswoman who not only understands the concerns of the private sector, but ...; 9:08 a.m.

Consumer prices rise 0.2%: Jeannine Aversa; WASHINGTON -- Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and ...; 9:07 a.m.

Kansas tribal casino compact is announced: John Hanna; TOPEKA, Kan. -- Two Indian tribes and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius agreed to a compact permitting a large casino in Wyandotte County, guaranteeing the state revenue based on how much it restricts gambling elsewhere, a Sebelius ...; 9:01 a.m.

Ads focus on proposal debate: The new ads are the latest in the debate about Proposal 1, on the Michigan ballot Nov. 2. The proposal would require most new gambling ventures to be approved by voters at both state and ...; 9:00 a.m.

Nebraska's cut from casinos estimated at $90 million: Kevin O'Hanlon; LINCOLN, Neb. -- Two casinos in Nebraska would generate more than $90 million in tax revenue if the legislature's gambling plan is approved by voters, an economist said Monday.; 8:59 a.m.

Century Casinos to develop Franklin County casino plan: The Colorado-based Century said the groups will file an application with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to develop and operate a moored-barge casino, hotel and entertainment facility in Franklin County. The proposed project includes ...; 8:59 a.m.

UNLV student wins chef event: Gillanders, 21, impressed the judges and crowd alike to win the contest's "signature dish" and "people's choice" competitions, securing him top honors.; 8:47 a.m.

Community briefs for October 19, 2004: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will conduct community meetings at 7 p.m. over the next two weeks at local libraries to receive input and ideas from the public that will help to shape the ...; 8:47 a.m.

Immunization schedule for October 19, 2004: HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 8:46 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Sisters can win by losing: Since the beginning of August, Lowe has been trying to lose 60 pounds under the guidance of her older sister, Braden, the trim, fit owner of Work 4 It fitness center in Las Vegas.; 8:11 a.m.

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