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Heller sees 75 percent voter turnout: CARSON CITY -- Secretary of State Dean Heller said today he is hoping for a 75 percent turnout of the 1.07 million registered voters in the Nov. 2 election, which would be the highest percentage ...; 11:18 a.m.

Car contest may violate election law: Kirsten Searer; A group trying to get out the vote with a contest offering a 2005 Ford Mustang could be violating election law, the Nevada Secretary of State's office said.; 11:15 a.m.

Porter, Gallagher tangle in TV debate: Kirsten Searer; Candidates for Congressional District 3 tangled for the first time on television Thursday, focusing largely on prescription drug benefits and taxes, two issues that clearly define the race.; 11:14 a.m.

Pipeline that sends fuel to LV restarted: Christina Littlefield and Dan Kulin; Two pipelines that send fuel from Southern California to Las Vegas and Phoenix are up and running again, averting fears of a gasoline shortage in the Las Vegas Valley and a possible increase in gasoline ...; 11:13 a.m.

New Lowe's store opens: New Lowe's store opens; 11:13 a.m.

California lender fined by Nevada regulator: In an order dated Oct. 19, state regulators ordered Dana Capital Group Inc. to stop doing business in Nevada from its Laguna Beach, Calif., office and pay the $10,000 fine.; 11:13 a.m.

HCA's income falls on collections, uninsured patients: Geraldine Ryerson-Cruz; HCA Inc., the largest U.S. hospital chain and an operator of three Las Vegas hospitals, said third-quarter profit fell 26 percent as payment increases for each admission slowed and collections from uninsured patients declined.; 11:10 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Judge turns tables on prosecutors: Bonaventure was burned last year by the Nevada Supreme Court, which tossed out the 2000 murder convictions of Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish. The court found that Bonaventure allowed prosecutors to present evidence in the ...; 11:09 a.m.

Man sues county over voting registration: Sito Negron; A man who claims his voter registration form was mishandled is suing the county to allow him to vote, an action that added to partisan claims about voter suppression that have placed Clark County in ...; 11:08 a.m.

GOP faring well in mail ballots: Kirsten Searer; More Democrats are turning out at early voting polls, but Republicans have done a better job of turning in their mail ballots.; 11:08 a.m.

Commission approves Venetian's public offering of $575 million: CARSON CITY -- Las Vegas Sands Inc., which owns the Venetian and is building the 3,000-room Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip, has received final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to sell up to ...; 11:06 a.m.

Binion's last days described: By Matt Pordum; Ted Binion's drug dealer, an experienced heroin user himself, testified Thursday that it was "inconceivable" to think someone would stop breathing from smoking heroin.; 11:05 a.m.

Nellis airman killed on Afghan rescue mission: Jace Radke; A member of Nellis Air Force Base's 66th Rescue Squadron died Thursday from injuries suffered when the rescue helicopter he was in crashed in Afghanistan Wednesday.; 11:04 a.m.

Political operatives flock to swing states in 11th hour: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Where is everyone?; 11:03 a.m.

Gorman girls breeze to state golf championship: Nick Christensen; Five Bishop Gorman golfers shot below 87 to lead the Gaels to a 24-stroke win against Galena to claim the NIAA 4A state golf championship Thursday at the D'Andrea Golf Club in Sparks.; 11:03 a.m.

Storm brings weird weather to valley again: Eric Leake and Ed Koch; It was another unusual weather day in the valley Thursday as a storm from the Gulf of Alaska brought a thick coat of snow to Mount Charleston, dropped rain over much of the valley, pelted ...; 11:01 a.m.

Supreme Court rejects appeal in LV killing: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the appeal of Cedric Flemons, a 21-year-old Las Vegas resident convicted of the fatal shooting of his friend in December 2001.; 11:01 a.m.

National League Champions: AP; 2003-Florida; 11:01 a.m.

Utility revives plant construction: Kevin Rademacher; Nevada Power Co. on Thursday announced that construction has been revived at a 1,200-megawatt power plant about 20 miles north of Las Vegas.; 11:01 a.m.

Vegas Valley developer wins Lied Institute award: The Lieder Award is presented annually to an individual or company that exemplifies excellence in real estate development.; 11:01 a.m.

Top 25 Schedule: AP; Saturday, Oct. 23; 11:00 a.m.

Top 25 Fared: AP; No. 1 Southern Cal (6-0) did not play. Next: vs. Washington, Saturday.; 11:00 a.m.

Saturday's matchup: UNLV (2-5, 1-2) at Utah (6-0, 2-0): Steve Guiremand; WHEN UNLV HAS THE BALL UNLV run offense vs. Utah run defense The Rebels, behind Mountain West Conference rushing leader Dominique Dorsey (109.6 yards per game), are averaging a solid 4.3 yards per rush and ...; 10:58 a.m.

Olympic Garden pays $113,000 in settlement with commission: CARSON CITY -- Peter Eliades, owner of the Olympic Garden topless bar in Las Vegas, has agreed to pay a $113,000 fine on allegations he violated gaming regulations. He also agreed to get out of ...; 10:57 a.m.

Court hears arguments in employment lawsuit: CARSON CITY -- Attorney Charles McCrea Jr. wants his day in court to press his claim that he is owed more than $1.4 million from Mikohn Gaming Corp., which fired him last year.; 10:57 a.m.

Nevada exclusion lists help keep regulators busy: Nevada gaming regulators have revised their list of excluded persons, the so-called "black book" of names of people who aren't welcome in the state's casinos.; 10:56 a.m.

Unemployment down in September: CARSON CITY -- The unemployment rate in Nevada in September fell to 3.9 percent with an estimated 45,800 people jobless, the state reported today.; 10:54 a.m.

Universal Health earnings decrease: Michelle Swafford; Universal Health Services Inc., operator of four Las Vegas hospitals, reported Thursday afternoon a decline in its profit for the third quarter because of hurricane damage and lower patient admissions.; 10:54 a.m.

Pardee parent's profit rises on home building: James Gunsalus; Weyerhaeuser Co., the world's biggest lumber company, said third-quarter earnings surged more than sevenfold to $594 million on demand from homebuilders and higher paper and cardboard prices.; 10:53 a.m.

Forum Shops' expansion debuts to high expectations: Jennifer Shubinski; At the bottom of the signature Mitsubishi spiral escalators in the center of the Forum Shops at Caesars expansion is a statue of a chimera -- a mythical creature that is part lion, part goat ...; 10:53 a.m.

Utah's array of talent biggest test for Rebels: Steve Guiremand; UNLV senior outside linebacker Reggie Butler probably summed up Saturday's game at 9th-ranked Utah best.; 10:20 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Kruger uses pizza diplomacy: When I first heard that new Rebels basketball coach Lon Kruger was going to open practice to the entire UNLV student body, I thought it was a pretty cheesy idea.; 10:20 a.m.

Sports briefs for October 22, 2004: A 21-year-old woman died after being shot in the eye by a police projectile intended to subdue an unruly crowd outside Fenway Park on Wednesday night, the authorities said.; 10:19 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Patriots-Jets: Zero in common and not much else: Sal DeFilippo; On the surface, it seems as though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have a lot in common.; 10:18 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: Youngsters at QB signal changing times in Mountain West: Steve Guiremand; Youth is being served when it comes to quarterbacks in the Mountain West Conference these days.; 10:11 a.m.

Columnist Nick Christensen: Division titles at stake: Nick Christensen; Three teams will be vying for league titles tonight as high school football heads down the homestretch for 2004.; 10:11 a.m.

Sun State Rankings: Sun State Rankings; 10:10 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Drag-racing community sets fund-raising auction for killed driver's family: In all likelihood, all four of the 2004 NHRA professional championships will be decided by the time the Powerade Drag Racing Series leaves Las Vegas next Sunday night following the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals.; 10:02 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Santa Anita selections: 1st Race -- MAX POWER -- Draws outside post in small seven-horse route opener, Pedroza on Canani trainee, hard knocker at this level. FANTASTIC GROOM -- Training at Hollypark, bug boy Bisono atop Hines trainee, ...; 10:01 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 10:00 a.m.

Southern Nevadans hail the cool, wet weather: Eric Leake; Neither rain nor hail were going to stop Megan and Houston Allred from enjoying the unusually cool weather Thursday evening in Henderson.; 9:59 a.m.

Preps: Schedule: Boys' Soccer All times 3 p.m. unless noted: Basic at Coronado, Foothill at Del Sol, Silverado at Green Valley 4:30 p.m., Liberty at Vo-Tech 4:30 p.m., Desert Pines at Eldorado, Chaparral at Valley, Canyon Springs ...; 9:59 a.m.

Longtime Las Vegas police officer Sleeper dies at 77: Former Metro Police Deputy Chief John C. Sleeper, a 30-year veteran of Southern Nevada law enforcement who was given the affectionate monicker "supernarc" for creating Las Vegas' first undercover narcotics operation in 1968, died Monday. ...; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Barb Henderson: From corner to corner, state ready for its day: Barb Henderson; The state of Nevada is gearing up to celebrate its 140th year of statehood.; 9:51 a.m.

Group: Nevadans pay higher Rx bills: Stephen Curran; Uninsured Nevadans pay 81 percent more for 12 of the most common prescription drugs than does the federal government, according to a report issued Thursday by a nonprofit advocacy group.; 9:51 a.m.

Obituaries for October 22, 2004: James E. Baddon, 87, of Las Vegas died Sept. 15 in Las Vegas. He was born Feb. 2, 1917, in Canada. A resident for many years, he was a retired retail salesman and a veteran ...; 9:51 a.m.

New hospital will be on the move: Jace Radke; The Nevada Hospital Association's new hospital has space for 50 beds, includes defibrillators, ventilators and other medical equipment, air conditioning and heating. But it has no address.; 9:51 a.m.

Ethics complaint hits commission race: An allegation that Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald violated the state ethics code has been filed with the Nevada Ethics Commission.; 9:50 a.m.

News briefs for October 22, 2004: Metro Police detectives were on the lookout this morning for four men they say may be connected with the shooting death of a man Thursday evening.; 9:50 a.m.

Shore anglers still waiting for fish to make a move: Nevada Department of Wildlife; NDOW creel census clerks continue to see fair numbers of stripers at the fish cleaning stations that have been caught by boaters off Boulder Beach.; 9:47 a.m.

Letter: Shortage result of shortsightedness: It was a colossal mistake by the governmental agency that controls the production of the flu vaccine to have contracted with only two companies to make it.; 9:42 a.m.

Letter: Abysmal pay for teachers has big consequences: The public, through their legislators, have chosen the cheap road for teacher pay with pitiful raises barely equal to the cost-of-living index. With the rapid increase in the cost of housing, many teachers are barely ...; 9:41 a.m.

Inquest to rule on death of man shocked with Taser: Jen Lawson; A Clark County coroner's jury was to determine today if the actions of two Metro Police officers were justified, excusable or criminal in a struggle that officials said led to the death of a 47-year-old ...; 9:41 a.m.

Campaign assault to intensify in battleground states: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Voters in battleground states are besieged by campaign propaganda and by volunteers mobilized in an unprecedented get-out-the-vote drive, four leading election observers said.; 9:41 a.m.

Editorial: Deadly intersections: The roads in Las Vegas are deadly. Part of it is because of driver inattention or recklessness, for sure. Limited government funding and bureaucratic red tape also are contributing factors. One of the reasons why ...; 9:40 a.m.

Editorial: Our position on questions: Question 3, which would amend state law, is supported by the medical community and insurance industry. It is their response to the huge increases insurance companies are imposing on doctors for their medical malpractice coverage. ...; 9:33 a.m.

Bush signs $136 billion tax-cut bill with no fanfare: WASHINGTON -- With no fanfare, President Bush today signed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, showering $136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers and other groups.; 9:32 a.m.

Community briefs for October 22, 2004: During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Courage Unlimited is sponsoring its first breast cancer conference, "Breast Cancer Undressed Still Beautiful Downunder," 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Nevada Partners Center, 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 9:31 a.m.

Voters between rock and a golf course on land vote: Dan Kulin; As Boulder City Mayor Bob Ferraro sees it, the city's voters are faced with deciding whether to sell their way out of millions of dollars in debt or resign themselves to paying annual subsidies on ...; 9:31 a.m.

Second suspect arrested in bat attack in LV park: Jen Lawson; Metro Police arrested a second suspect Wednesday in connection with a brutal baseball bat attack Sept. 16 in Shadow Rock Park that was caught on video by one of the victims.; 9:31 a.m.

Cancer foundation to honor children: Melanie Castillo and Megan Jones have been named Children of Courage for the exemplary courage they showed while successfully battling life-threatening illnesses. Brianne Waitman will receive the Teen Spirit Award for the inspiration she conveys ...; 9:30 a.m.

RTC panel begins review of fixed guideway plans: Stephen Curran; A specially formed Regional Transportation Commission steering committee on Thursday began reviewing the agency's plans for a proposed fixed guideway system that could link Henderson and North Las Vegas.; 9:30 a.m.

UNLV dedicates health campus: UNLV President Carol Harter is fond of saying that her university is more than just a basketball school.; 9:29 a.m.

Water authority board OKs deal with California: The board of the Southern Nevada Water Authority approved a deal with Southern California Thursday that will allow Las Vegas to store, or "bank," up to 30,000 acre-feet of water annually with its neighbor.; 9:29 a.m.

Colorado developer backs out of casino project: Jacobs Entertainment Inc. officials notified the city Wednesday of its decision. D'Iberville officials had been debating whether to give Jacobs millions of dollars in tax incentives the developer had requested to pay for road improvements ...; 9:28 a.m.

Blood drives: Tuesday: 7 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Clark High School, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave.; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Signature Lincoln Mercury, 3030 E. Sahara Ave.; 9:28 a.m.

Executives plan stock sales: Chief Executive Frank Fertitta III, President Lorenzo Fertitta, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Scott Nielson, Executive Vice President Stephen Cavallaro and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Richard Haskins said they intend to ...; 9:28 a.m.

Lecture deals with Islam, the West: D'Souza's lecture on the "clash of civilizations" between Islam, the West and the United States will discuss Islamic criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, culture and moral values in an effort to better understand and respond ...; 9:13 a.m.

Airlines in bankruptcy try to keep frequent fliers: Harry R. Weber; ATLANTA -- The two major U.S. airlines in bankruptcy have made tough choices about jobs and wages, while largely protecting the free tickets and other perks offered to their frequent fliers. At Delta -- which ...; 9:10 a.m.

Trust fund for homeless finds support: By Timothy Pratt; A committee of local government administrators approved the idea of creating a trust fund for the homeless Thursday, reviving the idea for the second time in recent years.; 9:10 a.m.

Rigby shines as 'Peter Pan': It is a timeless story worthy of being passed along from generation to generation, and the production playing at the Cashman Center through Sunday may be as good as they come. The musical is based ...; 9:04 a.m.

UNLV in tune with return of Broadway legend: As he talked, he admired his view -- a far cry from the flatlands of Wichita Falls, Texas, where he was born in 1939, and Houston, where he grew up as the son of a ...; 8:55 a.m.

RMAs: Spencer Patterson; Media pundits often write off radio as a dying outlet, but don't tell it to Paul Joseph.; 8:52 a.m.

Union accuses School District of taking sides in labor dispute: By Emily Richmond; Officials for Teamsters Local 14 have accused the Clark County School District's senior attorney of improperly choosing sides in a bitter and prolonged legal battle over the right to represent more than 8,000 support employees.; 8:48 a.m.

Kirk turns triple play on live disc: Spencer Patterson; Listen to the eighth cut on Rahsaan Roland Kirk's live album "(I, Eye, Aye)" and you'll swear there are two or three men playing woodwinds together onstage.; 8:48 a.m.

School districts across U.S. share ideas at LV meeting: By Emily Richmond; Frank Till, superintendent of public schools in Broward County, Fla., said Thursday he had no qualms about his district losing its spot as the nation's fifth-largest to Clark County.; 8:47 a.m.

Halloween Happenings: The Karaoke Club at the Imperial Palace will host a "Scary-Okee" Halloween karaoke party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 30. Admission is $10. Costumes are optional. 794-3114.; 8:47 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Worrell proud to be 'ever funkin' on': Spencer Patterson; Turns out, that collection of characters had nothing on Worrell's current bandmates in Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains.; 8:43 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Michaels forges a bond with devotees at old club: Built shortly after World War II, the squat, white cinderblock bar has been a watering hole for generations of weary travelers.; 8:41 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: 'Queen of Mean' Lampanelli not out to offend: Lisa Ferguson; Blunt enough for ya? If not, then you're in luck. The comedian -- who makes her Las Vegas debut with performances Tuesday through Oct. 31 at The Improv at Harrah's -- pulls no punches in ...; 8:40 a.m.

Datebook for October 22, 2004: The following events are planned today as part of the 2004 Vegas Valley Book Festival. All events are free. 895-1878:; 8:38 a.m.

On Display for October 22, 2004: "Slumber Party," a series of recent works by Tom Everhart, goes on display with an artists' reception from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Hotel. The exhibition continues ...; 8:34 a.m.

'Face to Face With Jon Ralston' wins Electronic Media Award: The April 30 episode dealt with the substandard conditions and subsequent closure of Sky-Vue mobile home park.; 8:33 a.m.

Performing Arts for October 22, 2004: Vocal jazz; 8:32 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Production bottoms out at Flamingo: The last performance of the afternoon hokey-but-fun topless burlesque show was Saturday.; 8:28 a.m.

Nevadans give Bush edge on terrorism, but Kerry gets nod on health care, environment: WEEKEND EDITION; 8:20 a.m.

Three Nevada professors compare accuracy of polls: WEEKEND EDITION; 8:13 a.m.

Bush, Kerry in statistical dead heat among likely Nevada voters, Sun poll says: WEEKEND EDITION; 8:11 a.m.

Registration groups lack accountability: By Steve Kanigher; WEEKENDThe flap over a Republican-funded voter registration group that allegedly destroyed forms completed by Democrats is shedding light on whether nongovernmental groups are accountable enough when they register voters.; 8:11 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A better tomorrow: WEEKEND EDITION; 7:18 a.m.

Editorial: John Kerry, our choice for president: October 23 - 24, 2004; 7:17 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Election turmoil is nearly guaranteed: WEEKEND EDITION; 7:16 a.m.

Letter: Early voting may inhibit late mudslinging: October 23 - 24, 2004; 7:16 a.m.

Letter: Canada reliable for flu vaccine: October 23 - 24, 2004; 7:15 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Ten questions before voting: WEEKEND EDITION; 7:14 a.m.

Unemployment in Nevada down to 3.9 percent: AP; The seasonally adjusted rate compare with a national average of 5.4 percent and a 5.9 percent rate in neighboring California, according to a report Friday from the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.; 6:48 a.m.

Skiing starts in snowy Sierra: AP; Boreal Mountain Resort opened one of its nine lifts on Thursday and plans to operate two more this weekend.; 5:37 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Ad wizards did not stay here: WEEKEND EDITION; 4:36 a.m.

Dash and Darren: WEEKEND EDITION; 4:35 a.m.

Celebrating All Hallow's Eve: Eric Leake; WEEKEND EDITION; 4:30 a.m.

Butterfly release will honor loved ones, benefit hospice: Heather Rawlyk; WEEKEND EDITION; 4:25 a.m.

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