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Archive for September 27, 2004

Chaos erupts at party for teens: Dan Kulin and Jean Reid Norman; Metro Police and Clark County Health District officials today will begin trying to figure out what should have been done to prevent the chaos that erupted at a district-sponsored party for teens over the weekend.; 11:07 a.m.

Tarkanian launches Schneider challenge: Kirsten Searer; Danny Tarkanian has a name recognized by many Las Vegas Valley voters, but that doesn't mean he has a home-court advantage.; 11:04 a.m.

Dressing up is worth extra credit: By Emily Richmond; At Green Valley High School, mascara, lipstick and blush are no longer earning extra credit for business students.; 11:03 a.m.

Stolen limo leads to shootout with police: Stephen Curran; What started as simple bad luck for a Las Vegas limousine driver became an interstate standoff Thursday that landed the man accused of stealing the limo in a California jail facing charges of attempted murder ...; 11:02 a.m.

LV Strip water park makes its final splash: Heather Rawlyk; For the past 17 years, 65-year-old Svein Jacobsen has spent nearly every day of the summer soaking up sun at Wet 'n Wild on the Las Vegas Strip.; 11:01 a.m.

Metro will use federal grant for DNA tests: Jace Radke; Metro Police will use a newly awarded $678,207 federal grant to enhance the department's ability to use DNA identification as a crime-fighting tool.; 11:01 a.m.

Crashes claim lives of three children: Eric Leake; A 5-year-old girl and her cousin died after a rollover accident as they and their family were traveling from California to Las Vegas for a wedding, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said.; 10:56 a.m.

Two injured as car strikes power pole: Jason Palko, 32, was driving on Arville Street just south of Del Monte Avenue about 2 a.m. when his 1988 Subaru XT6 drifted to the right and struck a wooden power pole, officers said.; 10:55 a.m.

Man shot, killed in alley behind shopping center: People living in the 500 block of East Twain called police shortly after 5 a.m. after hearing gunshots, police said. Police arrived and found a man dead in the alley.; 10:52 a.m.

Judge denies release for attack suspect: By Matt Pordum; A judge this morning refused to release from jail an 18-year-old man accused of beating a group of women with a baseball bat at a park two weeks ago.; 10:51 a.m.

Push for veterans hospital land begins: Benjamin Grove and Launce Rake; WASHINGTON -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi and Interior Secretary Gale Norton today announced that Nevada's new veterans medical center will be at Pecos Road and the Las Vegas Beltway in North Las Vegas.; 10:45 a.m.

Sports briefs for September 27, 2004: Paul Hamm appeared before the sports world's highest court today in Lausanne, Switzerland, to argue why he should keep his Olympic gymnastics gold medal.; 10:45 a.m.

Robinson says it's time: Steve Guiremand; John Robinson was asked Sunday afternoon in his Lied Athletic Complex office if he felt a sense of relief after announcing a few minutes earlier that the 2004 season would be his last in a ...; 10:41 a.m.

Commission delays action on club's slots: A Las Vegas topless dance club won a reprieve for the shutdown of its 13 video poker machines Friday when the Nevada Gaming Commission voted to postpone action on a state Gaming Control Board complaint ...; 10:40 a.m.

Casinos remain cautious of reality shows: By Liz Benston; From its June debut up to the final episode of the Fox network reality show "The Casino" last month, the Golden Nugget experienced an increase in business and the kind of publicity that can't be ...; 10:40 a.m.

Gaming briefs for September 27, 2004: International Game Technology and Action Gaming Inc. were awarded a $7.4 million jury verdict in a patent lawsuit filed against competitor Alliance Gaming Corp. and United Coin Machine Co., a former subsidiary of Alliance, IGT ...; 10:39 a.m.

Hard Rock, gaming board turn attention to compliance panel: Members of the Nevada Gaming Commission have taken controversial billboards and sexually charged advertisements out of play in a complaint that has been under a community microscope since January.; 10:39 a.m.

Woman sues as homeowners association tries to sell her condo over unpaid fines: Jennifer Shubinski; A woman has sued her homeowners association after receiving notice it planned to sell her condo -- which she owns free and clear -- for alleged nonpayment of $1,785 in fines.; 10:39 a.m.

Harrah's, Caesars agree to sell four properties to Colony Capital: By Liz Benston; Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. have signed a definitive agreement to sell four casinos as a package deal to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for $1.24 billion.; 10:38 a.m.

Hamrick will look for a man of energy: Steve Guiremand; Bruce Snyder, offensive coordinator, UNLV Proven Pac-10 winner and 1996 national coach of the year. Steve Kragthorpe, head coach, Tulsa National coach of the year leading Golden Hurricane to a bowl in first year. Mike ...; 10:09 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: This coach made a mark even with losing record: As he leaned forward on the offensive tackle-sized sofa in his office late Sunday afternoon to announce he would be stepping down as UNLV coach at season's end, the most famous football coach UNLV has ...; 10:07 a.m.

What a rush: After running side-by-side and nose-to-tail with teammate Bruno Junqueira at more than 200 miles per hour for the final 20 laps of Saturday's Champ Car World Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, race winner ...; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Checking out the top contenders in the Breeders' Cup: Ralph Siraco; Now that the vacation money has been spent, the spa racing season is over and the county fair circuit complete, it's time to get ready for the Breeders' Cup.; 10:00 a.m.

Players expected news, but were still shocked: Steve Guiremand; UNLV players say they had an inkling that this might be John Robinson's last season as head coach. But when Robinson made it official during a team meeting on Sunday afternoon, it still hit some ...; 9:58 a.m.

Principi, Norton to to push bill on veterans' hospital: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi and Interior Secretary Gale Norton today were expected in Las Vegas to announce that Nevada's new veterans medical center will be in North Las Vegas at Pecos Road ...; 9:38 a.m.

Ex-JP Thomas barred from bench for DUIs: CARSON CITY -- A former justice of the peace in the tiny community of Gerlach in Washoe County has been barred from ever seeking another judicial office after being convicted of drunken driving three times ...; 9:38 a.m.

News briefs for September 27, 2004: An audit of electronic voting and the paper trail of those votes in Nevada's primary election showed no variation in the results, Secretary of State Dean Heller said.; 9:38 a.m.

Pit violation proves costly for Tagliani: Champ Car World Series officials penalized Alex Tagliani of Las Vegas two positions in the finishing order and stripped him of one championship point for an incident early in Saturday night's Bridgestone 400 at Las ...; 9:29 a.m.

Hamilton finds groove again in points race: Nick Christensen; Since winning at Nashville in August, Bobby Hamilton has seen his Craftsman Truck Series points lead dwindle with each finish out of the top 10.; 9:27 a.m.

New deal expected to lower costs of Senior Rx: CARSON CITY -- A contract has been signed with a Las Vegas company that that is expected to save the state hundreds of thousands of dollars in providing low-cost prescription drugs to an estimated 9,300 ...; 9:23 a.m.

Prices approach $50 a barrel: Light crude for November delivery was 72 cents higher at $49.60 a barrel in morning trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, surpassing a previous intraday high of $49.40.; 9:12 a.m.

New-home sales remain brisk: New-home sales climbed to a seasonally adjusted 1.18 million, up from a revised 1.08 million in July.; 9:12 a.m.

Surge of Hispanic car buyers has dealers changing their sales pitch: David Twiddy; KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Viviana Medellin wasn't looking for a car when she attended a Cinco de Mayo festival sponsored by a Kansas City Latino organization two years ago.; 9:10 a.m.

Letter: Church and state must be separate: Greenspun is a courageous man for reminding the majority of what they so do not want to hear these days, that religion is an extremely personal and private affair. Government policy must not be based ...; 9:01 a.m.

Letter: Store nuke waste where it is made: He was correct when he said the federal government owns the nuclear waste. Another way to say this, however, is that the American people were sold out when Congress gave them the liability of nuclear ...; 9:00 a.m.

Letter: Bush hasn't lied on Yucca dump, rationale for war: It has been pointed out many times, in many different media, that what President Bush actually promised Gov. Kenny Guinn was that he would not make Nevada a nuclear waste site until he had heard ...; 9:00 a.m.

Editorial: No joy in 'Vegasville'?: Based on the fact that Las Vegas was seriously considered this time, it would appear that one of the biggest hangups that professional leagues have had with our city -- gambling -- is receding as ...; 8:59 a.m.

Editorial: Downtown land deal looks bad: But Von Sturm's daughter, who has hired an attorney, contends that the two lawyers have tried to take advantage of her mother; the daughter is fighting to block the sale, saying her mother isn't always ...; 8:59 a.m.

Republicans back 'plantation' comment: Kirsten Searer; Some local black Republicans said they understand why Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald last week called the Democratic party the "last plantation in America."; 8:47 a.m.

Obituaries for September 27, 2004: John Bradnan, 89, of Henderson died Sunday. He was born June 2, 1915. A resident for two years, he was a meat cutter and an Army veteran.; 8:47 a.m.

Birth announcements for September 27, 2004: Sept. 9:; 8:39 a.m.

Young men earn Eagle Scout honors: Justin W. Frederick, 16; Jesse Scott Gerrard, 18; Nicholas John Grainger, 18; Stephen Tanner Hansen, 18; Jacob Scott Lambson, 15; Scott Andrew Mackenzie, 18; Scott Kenneth Oswald, 18; Jeremy Brad Pickett, 18; Bryan Allen Reil, ...; 8:39 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Sept. 27, 2004: Lisa Ferguson; Can anyone criticize Amy Henry for attempting to milk every last drop from her 15 minutes of fame?; 8:25 a.m.

Forcing His Will: Lucas tarnishes 'Star Wars' legacy with incessant tinkering: Kirk Baird; Both were once wide-eyed innocents who rebelled against the oppression of institutional constraint.; 8:23 a.m.

Aretha makes a rare stop in Vegas: Spencer Patterson; However, on Friday night the legendary vocalist proved that she is still quite comfortable being onstage during a show at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.; 8:20 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Be careful when joining elk's club: Beware the clueless camera-toting tourist.; 8:20 a.m.

Champ Car Schedule-Winners: AP; May 23 - Monterey, Mexico (Sebastien Bourdais); 6:30 a.m.

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