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Archive for September 7, 2004

Monday's College Football Score: AP; --; 12:21 p.m.

Printers allow Nevada electronic voters to blaze paper trail: AP; Nevada's $9.3 million voting system - which includes more than 2,600 computers and printers deployed in every county - could become a model for other states. California, Washington and Illinois recently passed laws requiring a ...; 11:27 a.m.

Fed help for needy goes unused: For more information about Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April, or to apply for home repairs, call (702) 259-4900 or visit the organization online at rtcasn.com; 11:11 a.m.

Monday's Sports Transactions: AP; BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Recalled OF Darnell McDonald and RHP Rick Bauer from Ottawa of the IL. Puchased the contract of RHP Aaron Rakers from Ottawa. Transferred 2B Jerry Hairston from the 15- to the 60-day DL.; 11:09 a.m.

Attorney unsure of plans for thrill rides: Sito Negron; The attorney representing the Stratosphere said he wasn't sure what the hotel would do now that the Nevada Supreme Court has rejected its appeal of the decision that denied a thrill ride that would have ...; 11:09 a.m.

Sears honors new mothers: The stork and store representatives brought baby-care baskets to 15 new parents at the hospital in honor of Labor Day. "No one labors as much as new parents," said local Sears spokeswoman Ruth Furman. Sears ...; 11:09 a.m.

More data sought on sex offenders: Jen Lawson; Addresses of Nevada's convicted sex offenders were supposed to be in the state's online database, but after successful lobbying for it, supporters and advocates of victims' rights realized that provision wasn't included in the legislation ...; 11:08 a.m.

Critics say BLM plan threatens wild lands: Environmentalists are sharply criticizing a federal Bureau of Land Management analysis that they say will mean less land for rare and endangered species in Clark County.; 11:07 a.m.

Monorail back on track; faulty installation blamed: Stephen Curran and Jace Radke; After remaining closed through the busy Labor Day weekend, the Las Vegas Monorail re-opened just before 8 this morning and officials said they now know what caused the problem that forced the closure of the ...; 11:07 a.m.

New ice arena opens: New ice arena opens; 11:06 a.m.

Broadcasting executive DiMeolo dies: Bill DiMeolo, a broadcasting executive who guided KVVU-TV Channel 5 through its formative years and later was a driving force behind the success of other local television and radio stations, died Sunday at his Las ...; 11:03 a.m.

Morning's turnout sparse: Kirsten Searer and Ed Koch; Usually busy polling places opened this morning to nonexistent lines -- a sign, poll workers said, either of the success of early voting or lack of interest in primaries.; 11:03 a.m.

Gaming briefs for September 7, 2004: GEORGETOWN, S.C. -- A judge is deciding whether Georgetown County can refuse to let casino boats dock in its ports.; 11:02 a.m.

Wadhams and Akridge merges with law firm: The merger will be complete on Sept. 13 when the five Wadhams and Akridge attorneys relocate to the Jones Vargas offices at 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway and begin practicing under the Jones Vargas name. Gary ...; 11:02 a.m.

Moncrief goes on the offensive: "I tried to tell them my track record and how I voted and asked them not to sign that (petition)," said Moncrief, who was elected to the council in June 2003. "I just want them ...; 10:57 a.m.

Raises at issue as Teamsters strike: Alana Roberts; About 3,200 convention industry workers aligned with Teamsters Local 631 have been on strike since Saturday evening after rejecting two contract proposals that did not meet the workers' health care and wage demands.; 10:35 a.m.

Political ads bolster media but squeeze out other advertisers: Kevin Rademacher; For businesses looking to launch a television ad campaign, better hold off until Nov. 3.; 10:33 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Budding Arts District has SoHo potential: Wandering around First Friday last week was like being in a nascent SoHo -- the world-famous Lower Manhattan arts district -- all over again.; 10:28 a.m.

Rebels leave a mistaken impression: Steve Guiremand; UNLV head coach John Robinson had a simple message for his team in the locker room after Sunday night's 42-17 loss at 14th-ranked Tennessee.; 10:09 a.m.

More pain: WR Johnson injures knee: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's injury problems continued to mount in Sunday night's 42-17 loss to 14th-ranked Tennessee.; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Mountain climbing weekend: So far, so (mostly) good for the Mountain West Conference as it tries to make an end run into the nation's college football consciousness.; 10:08 a.m.

Season struggle signals changes: Nick Christensen; Before the season, the biggest question around this year's Las Vegas 51s was how badly the team would be gutted by callups.; 10:07 a.m.

Sports briefs for September 7, 2004: A grandson and former son-in-law of Florida State University coach Bobby Bowden were killed near Quincy, Fla., when their car was hit by a utility truck that was helping to restore power outages caused by ...; 10:06 a.m.

Prep football results: Foothill 20, Cimarron-Memorial 7: This Week: FTHL (2-0) vs. SIER (2-0), CMRN (0-1) at DP (1-0) Palo Verde 56, Basic 0: This Week: PV (1-0) vs. WEST (0-2), BASC (0-1) at CHEY (0-0) Green Valley ...; 10:05 a.m.

Misplaced tape played in trial of suit against police: Jace Radke; A 64-second audiotape recorded minutes after an 84-year-old man was pepper-sprayed and taken to the ground by a Henderson Police officer is mostly unintelligible.; 9:38 a.m.

Highway patrols report no I-15 fatals: Hundreds of thousands of people returned home from Las Vegas Monday after the Labor Day holiday without major mishaps, according to law enforcement and airport officials.; 9:37 a.m.

Obituaries for September 7, 2004: Fred Assan, 56, of Laughlin and Tustin, Calif., died Friday in Laughlin. A transportation engineer, he was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Iran.; 9:37 a.m.

Libertarian presidential hopeful visits: Dan Kulin; Libertarian Party presidential candidate Michael Badnarik said that while he's not likely to win the election, there's a chance he could.; 9:37 a.m.

Metro investigates three home invasions: They are not believed to be related, Sgt. Gayland Hammack of the department's robbery section said.; 9:37 a.m.

County bosses monitor election paper trail: Clark County citizens can do more than vote today. They also will have an opportunity to meet county government officials.; 9:36 a.m.

Police believe three drive-by shootings done by same men: The shootings, which police say may be gang related, left one man dead and three wounded.; 9:28 a.m.

Yucca court ruling set to take effect: Cy Ryan and Benjamin Grove; CARSON CITY -- The milestone federal court decision rendered in July and considered a setback for Yucca Mountain formally takes effect on Wednesday.; 9:25 a.m.

News briefs for September 7, 2004: A 20-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Monday when the vehicle he was driving jumped a curb and struck a tree in northwestern Las Vegas, Metro Police said.; 9:21 a.m.

Airline plans to lay off 5,000: In addition to the dismissals, the airline's chief executive, Giancarlo Cimoli, said Alitalia would further pare its payroll by not renewing the contracts of another 1,000 seasonal workers. The job cuts are part of a ...; 9:21 a.m.

Letter: Vitriolic attacks go way too far: Where is the discussion of the issues that face everyday citizens of this country? Where is the discussion of Bush's broken promises of the 2000 campaign?; 9:09 a.m.

Letter: Politicians keep selves healthy: Of course, there is no problem with the politicians' health care, or their pension or their benefits, because they have voted themselves the best coverage that the taxpayers can buy.; 9:09 a.m.

Letter: Swift boat vets dishonor one who served: The members of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, whose intentions may not be as honorable as their military service, are doing a great disservice to a man who stood up and volunteered twice.; 9:08 a.m.

Editorial: The clock is ticking: With millions of dollars unaccounted for, the state brought in two people from Iowa with experience in managing nonprofit groups. During the course of their contract, which began July 7 and ends Nov. 26, Mary ...; 9:02 a.m.

Editorial: State needs law against voyeurism: His explanation may sound farfetched, but it will make the case difficult for prosecutors in District Court, where he will be arraigned next week. He faces one count of using a minor in producing pornography ...; 9:01 a.m.

Pilots union leaders decline to allow vote on US Airways: Matthew Barakat; ARLINGTON, Va. -- US Airways Group Inc.'s shares tumbled nearly 9 percent in early trading today after union leaders representing US Airways pilots rejected sending a management contract proposal to members for possible ratification.; 9:00 a.m.

Justice Center move-in may begin soon: Sito Negron; Las Vegas may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy by the end of the month for the Regional Justice Center, a step that would allow the four- to six-month move-in process to begin.; 8:37 a.m.

New trial ordered in mutilation slaying: CARSON CITY -- Kirstin B. Lobato, found guilty of the fatal stabbing and mutilation of a homeless man in Las Vegas, is going to get a new trial.; 8:36 a.m.

Mix-up on drug level delays murder trial: By Matt Pordum; A possible error in how levels of the illegal club drug GHB were recorded in the body of Richard Marotto put the roughly five-weeklong trial of the man accused of killing him at a standstill ...; 8:36 a.m.

Frey a true stand-up performer in 'off-Broadway' appearance: But his self-deprecating comments are cast with a comic's wit. At one point he spoke fondly of Al Green; but his patter was more like Shecky Greene.; 8:23 a.m.

Megastar Usher delivers mixed bag in Las Vegas: Ken Miller; Why has Usher dubbed himself "Mr. Entertainment"? Probably because "The King of Pop" and "King of All Media" are already taken.; 8:22 a.m.

Blood drives: Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Galleria at Sunset, 1300 Sunset Road, Henderson.; 8:21 a.m.

Birth announcements for September 7, 2004: Aug. 25:; 8:21 a.m.

Community briefs for September 7, 2004: Clark County School Board members want to hear the public's thoughts -- and suggestions -- for education funding at a community meeting Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Keller Middle School.; 8:20 a.m.

Immunization schedule for September 7, 2004: HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 8:19 a.m.

Natural Habitat: 'New Zoo Revue' stars, creators keeping busy in Las Vegas: Kirk Baird; If you're older than 30 and you still don't recognize the names, how about this: "It's the New Zoo Revue,' comin' right at you!"; 8:18 a.m.

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