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Archive for April 12, 2005

Las Vegas firm eyed for profit promises: Don Thompson; SACRAMENTO -- Federal and California authorities are investigating a Las Vegas company that promises 24 percent annual returns by investing in payday loan and check-cashing companies that in turn charge customers hefty interest.; 11:16 a.m.

Bill to limit gamers on ads is withdrawn: CARSON CITY -- A bill that would have eliminated state gaming regulators' power to decide whether casinos' billboards or other advertisements were too racy was withdrawn today.; 11:16 a.m.

Scientist continued work despite probe: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- More research within the U.S. Geological Survey found that scientist Joe Hevesi completed 40 hours of work on the Yucca Mountain project last month, despite being under investigation for possibly falsifying documents.; 11:12 a.m.

LV visitor volume rises: By Liz Benston; The Super Bowl weekend and Chinese New Year festivities helped offset a decline in convention attendance in February, while room rates surged upward to meet demand, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Monday.; 11:12 a.m.

Balloon release signals start of victims' rights week events: Eric Leake; National Victims' Rights Week; 11:12 a.m.

Ambitious condo complex planned for southern valley: Jennifer Shubinski; Diversified Real Estate Group will unveil plans today for a $1 billion, 2,400-condominium development on Las Vegas Boulevard South.; 11:08 a.m.

Aladdin getting in on time-share trend: Sun Staff; The world's largest privately held time-share company plans to build a 52-story time-share tower at the Aladdin, the company announced.; 11:08 a.m.

Moran to resign from gaming board: Michelle Swafford; Las Vegas lawyer John T. Moran Jr. today announced his resignation from the Nevada Gaming Commission so he could seek public office.; 11:07 a.m.

Bill would give patients advance notice of costs: Kirsten Searer; CARSON CITY -- Hospital patients would get advance estimates about the costs of their planned care if Assembly Bill 545 clears the Legislature.; 11:06 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: UNR is a hoops power, seriously: Call it a pre, preseason poll, but CBS SportsLine.com already has released a Top 25 for next college basketball season, which is kind of like putting up Christmas decorations on the Fourth of July.; 11:05 a.m.

U.S. trade deficit hits all-time high in February: Martin Crutsinger; WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit, exacerbated by surging imports of oil and textiles, soared to an all-time high of $61.04 billion in February.; 11:04 a.m.

News briefs for April 12, 2005: Las Vegas Fire & Rescue emergency medical dispatchers helped a father revive his 2-year-old child who nearly drowned in an apartment complex pool Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.; 11:04 a.m.

$25 million pledged for school: By Emily Richmond; Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson has pledged $25 million to the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy's campaign to build a Jewish high school in Summerlin.; 11:03 a.m.

Action taken on four open meeting bills: CARSON CITY -- A bill sought by Attorney General Brian Sandoval to increase the penalty for violation of the open meeting law was killed Monday by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs.; 11:03 a.m.

Plan to eliminate retiree subsidies backed: CARSON CITY -- Local government, school districts and private industry lined up behind Gov. Kenny Guinn on Monday, supporting his plan to eliminate health insurance subsidies to those who retire in the future.; 11:03 a.m.

Nevada coalition rallies against plan to cut funds for the poor: By Timothy Pratt; A coalition of more than 70 Nevada organizations rallied Monday against proposed cuts of an estimated $164 million in federal funds for the state's poor over the next five years.; 11:03 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: A bill too far: Racy ad backlash: That's why Siller was taken aback by Senate Bill 299, which was introduced last month by Sen. Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas, in the aftermath of a bitter battle over advertising between the Control Board and ...; 11:02 a.m.

Lawmakers get a whiff of booze vaporizer: CARSON CITY -- A new device that allows you to get drunk quicker but promises there won't be any hangovers, has gained the attention of the Nevada Legislature.; 11:02 a.m.

Sports briefs for April 12, 2005: Less than 12 hours after the G-Day game concluded spring football drills, Georgia defensive starters Derrick White and Kedric Golston were arrested Sunday morning for their roles in a bar fight and could face disciplinary ...; 11:02 a.m.

Project CityCenter releases rendering: Project CityCenter releases rendering; 11:02 a.m.

Unions consider merger: Alana Roberts; Delegates of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE) are set to approve a merger with the United Steelworkers of America Union (USWA) either today or Wednesday during the union's convention.; 11:00 a.m.

Completely hooked: While his friends daydreamed about hitting home runs in the major leagues, visions of bass danced in Aaron Coleman's mind. They were thinking mainstream when he was thinking upstream.; 9:45 a.m.

Bill aims to protect referees: Kirsten Searer; CARSON CITY -- Sports officials would have extra protection on the playing field under a bill approved Monday by an Assembly committee.; 9:44 a.m.

Land-swap bill called strong-armed tactic: Nearly 10 months after the Boulder City Council opted not to pursue a potential sale of 1,500 acres of city-owned land, a development company is pushing for a change in state law to make such ...; 9:40 a.m.

CEO says airline has no choice but to end pension plans: Escalating fuel prices have left the airline in no position to compromise on cutbacks, Tilton said.; 9:40 a.m.

Senate approves budget with cigarette tax increases: The budget, which was approved 29-21 on Monday, would give schools a 1.2 percent increase in 2006 and a 1.3 percent increase in 2007. But changes to the school funding formula would mean cuts for ...; 9:40 a.m.

Company, three former execs settle SEC charges: In the agreement announced Monday, the company pays nothing but former CEO Thomas Casey, ex-chief financial officer Dan Cohrs and former executive vice president of finance Joseph Perrone each pay a $100,000 civil fine. They ...; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Debut action slow going for Kingsland in truck series: Las Vegas native Casey Kingsland's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway did not go exactly how he had planned.; 9:39 a.m.

Decision on licenses looms: David Pitt; DES MOINES, Iowa -- The state's gambling commissioners must have felt like celebrities as they traversed the state last week to look at potential casino sites.; 9:38 a.m.

Company to update Jupiters Casino to lure gamblers: The casino and gaming areas will be consolidated into a single, expanded floor and a live entertainment venue, new restaurant and balconies with beach views will be added at the 20-year-old casino, Melbourne-based Tabcorp said ...; 9:38 a.m.

Arrington blasts Redskins: LaVar Arrington criticized the Washington Redskins for a failing to support him during his recent knee injury, an injury that forced him to have another surgery last week.; 9:35 a.m.

All you ever wanted to know about Natalie: Adam Candee; Here's the reality: Natalie Gulbis is an above-average golfer with a stellar marketing presence in relation to her emerging career.; 9:31 a.m.

Firms announce $240 million bid for Orange County casino: The Cook Group Inc. and Lauth Property Group Inc. said they would hold a public meeting today at the French Lick Springs Resort and Spa to discuss their plans, which include full restoration of the ...; 9:30 a.m.

County voters back measures that would expand gambling: But legislators said it's the state Supreme Court's opinion on a completely separate issue that will have the greatest effect on whether new casinos are approved in the state.; 9:30 a.m.

Snow delays 51s' series against Salt Lake City: Nick Christensen; Franklin Covey Field, Salt Lake City (345' LF, 420' CF, 315' RF; elev. 4,235) Radio: 1460 AM 5:30 p.m. today; 9:30 a.m.

Balcony collapses at N.J. motel: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- A second-story balcony collapsed at a motel on the casino strip early Monday, raining chunks of broken concrete down on a car and stranding two people who had to be rescued by ...; 9:26 a.m.

Buffett appears in AIG probe: Eileen Alt Powell; NEW YORK -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffett was questioned by regulators Monday in connection with federal and state probes into the insurance company American International Group Inc., saying afterward, "I told them everything I know."; 9:26 a.m.

Painful memories rekindled: Jen Lawson; When Jerri Vevers saw Monday morning that a young man had been fatally shot at Maslow Park, across the street from her house, it brought back painful memories.; 9:18 a.m.

Letter: Mexicans need to be 'liberated': The Mexican government is unresponsive to the basic needs of the Mexican people, and, in effect, says to the Mexican citizens: "Go dump on your North American neighbors. Let them feed you, clothe you, give ...; 9:18 a.m.

Letter: Problems of homeless must be addressed: I realize that not all homeless people are easy to deal with, but we must at least try! To have them using the public streets as toilets is ludicrous. It is long past time that ...; 9:17 a.m.

Las Vegas mayor gets his own CD: Goodman said he used his campaign funds to pay for the CD, which he said cost about $20,000. The mayor said he has not seen the product yet.; 9:16 a.m.

Judge rejects recusal request: By Matt Pordum; The judge set to preside over the new penalty hearing for a man who was originally sentenced to death for the 1998 execution-style killings of four young men has decided not to recuse himself from ...; 9:15 a.m.

Editorial: Keep tax, toss bill: But it is an amount that would have local governments statewide up in arms if the taxes were eliminated, as proposed by state Sen. Randolph Townsend, R-Reno. Those few extra dollars that state residents pay ...; 9:15 a.m.

Editorial: Yucca probe intensifies: The Interior Department and the Energy Department are conducting their own investigations, as is the FBI. But Congress has just as important a role, which is letting the American people know the truth about how ...; 9:13 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Santa Anita selections: 1st Race -- ANGEL ANGIE -- Part of Duncan-trained coupled entry with ANGEL TRICK, Gomez here, Pedroza there, side-by-side stablemates for two-furlong dash. TIPPY TOE TERRI -- Quarter horse rider Boag aboard Chipman trainee, needs ...; 9:05 a.m.

Boxing: IBF rankings: Heavyweight (over 190 pounds); 9:04 a.m.

Preps: Schedule: Baseball; 9:03 a.m.

Future of Beaver Dam remains unclear: While it took less than three months to drain a man-made reservoir about 170 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the future of Beaver Dam is still unclear, state officials said.; 8:43 a.m.

Community briefs for April 12, 2005: A program highlighting senior citizens property tax and rent assistance and property tax exemptions will be offered from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday near the Sears court ...; 8:43 a.m.

Immunization schedule for April 12, 2005: HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 8:43 a.m.

Suit filed for vote on NLV wages: A group of North Las Vegas residents have filed a lawsuit in District Court to get a measure on the June 7 ballot giving voters a say on city union employee wages.; 8:42 a.m.

Obituaries for April 12, 2005: Loretta C. Cooper, 54, of Henderson died Friday in a local hospital. She was born April 23, 1950, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. A resident for 50 years, she was a waitress.; 8:42 a.m.

Walker, former furniture store owner, dies at 88: Ruth Walker fondly recalled one of the sales her husband, George, made in the 1960s in their mom-and-pop Las Vegas furniture store.; 8:42 a.m.

Fancy Footwork: Dance maverick Bill T. Jones brings 11-member company to Ham Hall: Dubbed by critics as a controversial, sociopolitical activist - as a dancer on a soap box - Jones is known by many as a political provocateur.; 8:40 a.m.

Peppers sprinkle spice on LV party: Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on Monday unveiled the internationally acclaimed mystery band that will highlight a free centennial concert in Las Vegas on July 2.; 8:12 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Selections aren't our best work: The thought struck me Sunday as I stood before a refrigerated case in the grocery store staring at an entire wall of orange-juice cartons.; 8:12 a.m.

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