Las Vegas Sun

November 21, 2009

Currently: 65° | Complete forecast | Log in

Print edition for August 31, 2005

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Champ Car's Bourdais making noise on IROC circuit
While the rest of the drivers in the Champ Car World Series have some time off before resuming the season Sept. 24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, series points leader Sebastien Bourdais will hone his oval-racing skills next weekend in the third International Race Of Champions event of the season at Richmond International Raceway.
Sports briefs for August 31, 2005
The University of North Dakota has formally appealed the NCAA's decision to restrict the use of its Fighting Sioux nickname and said it has no intention of covering up arena logos at a spring hockey tournament.
Convicted gambling parlor operator seeks new trial
The owner of Racing Services Inc. claims in court records that she has documents showing she never intended to illegally operate here Fargo-based simulcast sports-betting business.
Fire doused at Laughlin hotel
Crews responded to the Riverside Resort about 7:50 a.m. after reports of fire spreading throughout the hotel's first floor, fire department spokesman Bob Leinbach said.
Selby: Goecke retirement not related to report
Dan Kulin
The retirement next week of Las Vegas' longtime Public Works director comes during an investigation into the reason for two versions of a report on the effects of allowing homes to be built next to a sewage treatment plant.
Census report confirms many Nevadans lack health insurance
By Timothy Pratt
Steven Hansen, chief executive of Nevada Health Centers Inc., a nonprofit organization with clinics for low-income patients across Nevada, didn't need Tuesday's Census Bureau report to tell him that the state has high numbers of people without health insurance.
Keeping Dolezel is top priority for Gladiators
Adam Candee
Clint Dolezel basically controlled the Las Vegas offense in both of his two years with the Gladiators, making the plans and calling the plays.
Few families make use of school transfer option
By Emily Richmond
Just 897 out of a possible 27,100 families took the Clark County School District up on an offer to transfer their children from low-performing schools to more successful campuses for the 2005-06 academic year, district officials said Tuesday.
Timely hitting lifts 51s to win
Chin-Feng Chen and Brian Myrow came up with the big hits as Las Vegas edged Tacoma, 9-8, on Tuesday night at Cashman Field.
Columnist Jeff Haney: Bury the notion that teasers are for suckers
The Sun's Jeff Haney will be this Friday night's guest on the Leroy's Sports Hour on KDWN 720-AM. The program airs 8-9 p.m. Friday live from the sports book at the Riviera hotel-casino. Jimmy Vaccaro and John Kelly host.
N.C. to become the final state on the East Coast to start lottery
Gary D. Robertson
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina is set to become the final state on the East Coast to start a lottery after the lieutenant governor broke a Senate tie Tuesday, voting to create a game supporters have sought for more than 20 years.
Senator outlines bill that would limit Indian casinos
John McCarthy
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A bill in the U.S. Senate would restrict the development of casinos in states like Ohio and take one tool away from those trying to bring about a form of gambling that would do great harm to the state, Sen. George Voinovich said.
Instant games fuel growth in state lottery revenue
Sales of instant games passed $1 billion for the first time, according to the latest annual figures, released Monday. Revenue from those games rose 9.5 percent from the previous year.
Sweeney says he expects labor rift to heal
"I think that we will see a united labor movement again," Sweeney told reporters at a news conference where he provided an update on the state of unions heading into Labor Day. "How long it takes remains to be seen. Individual unions may come back sooner rather than later."
Ralph Siraco's Del Mar selections
1st Race -- REBEL CREEK -- Solis scales co-owner Headley trainee, draws good inner post for mile maiden opener, conventional graduation for Rebel? TERESITA -- Espinoza aboard Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, draws outside box in small six-horse two-turner, respect connections. Value Play -- BRATISLAVA
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Can you feel it? Oh, never mind
With one eye on Andre Agassi -- and the other on Maria Sharapova -- at the National Tennis Center, let's volley a few notes across the net:
South American distribution agreement reached
Casino Solutions S.A.C., a corporation with offices in Lima, Peru, and Buenos Aires, has signed a deal for promoting, marketing, distributing and servicing Shuffle Master products within the region.
U.S. duties on Canadian lumber can stay
The WTO's decision, which was described in broad terms by the U.S. and Canadian governments, said the United States complied with international rules when it determined that its producers are harmed by subsidized imports of Canadian lumber. The ruling contradicts findings by a North American Free Trade Agreement panel, which said the U.S. erred in imposing the duties.
Gibbons announces run for governor
Rep. Jim Gibbons, a combat veteran who authored a controversial constitutional amendment on state taxes, hopes Nevada voters are kinder to him than they were in 1994 as he takes a second stab at the governor's mansion.
Jones, Foothill continue climb
Nick Christensen
Nevada's top 10 rushing numbers, career:
LV soldier killed
Stephen Curran and David Kihara
A soldier who lived in Las Vegas and attended Durango High School was killed in Iraq on Saturday, the Defense Department said Tuesday.
Mississippi could consider land-based casinos in wake of Katrina
AP
"I think that will be a public policy question that will be on the minds of every legislator when they come in for the next session," said Larry Gregory, Mississippi Gaming Commission executive director. "That discussion will be the number one issue in this legislative cycle. This will definitely put the fire under their feet."
Guinn names nine to new problem gambling panel
The committee was created by legislation signed into law during the 2005 session and is comprised of members with expertise mandated by law.
Former manager gets boost in lawsuit against city
A fired North Las Vegas city manager has received a boost in a lawsuit over his dismissal as the city presses on in its defense despite rising legal costs.
Water wasters be warned: Somebody's watching you
By Mary Manning
Waste watch
Legislature opposes AG on tax panel meeting
CARSON CITY -- Lawyers for the Legislature say the Nevada Tax Commission is allowed by law to conduct closed meetings on taxpayer cases -- an opinion that is contrary to one from the office of Attorney General Brian Sandoval.
News briefs for August 31, 2005
Clark County firefighters extinguished a blaze that threatened a popular Laughlin resort this morning, a department spokesman said.
New teacher arrested at Palo Verde
By Emily Richmond
A new Clark County teacher was arrested Monday at Palo Verde High School on manslaughter charges related to an April altercation at a Minnesota bar where he worked as a bouncer, police said this morning.
Utility: Nevada can't sue to avoid payment
CARSON CITY -- Southern California Edison says the Nevada attorney general's office is prohibited by law from filing suit to void a $40 million tax refund that the Nevada Tax Commission gave to the company.
Local emergency crews put on call
Southern Nevada residents may inquire about loved ones in the region stricken' by Hurricane Katrina, donate funds or sign up for classes to become a volunteer at the following sites:
Nevada Power tells PUC rate hike needed
Kevin Rademacher
In the wake of rising natural gas prices, Nevada Power Co. could need as much as $147 million in rate increases to cover the rising costs.
LV hotel, construction jobs pay more than U.S. average
Kevin Rademacher
Workers in a majority of Las Vegas occupations earn more than the national average wage for their fields, but valley earnings still lag behind overall U.S. wages, according to researchers responsible for a new occupational wage index study.
Hurricane obliterates Gulf Coast casinos
By Liz Benston
Hurricane Katrina picked up entire casinos along the Gulf Coast and hurled them ashore, devastating the lucrative riverboat gambling industry for months and potentially years to come. Mississippi's Gulf Coast sustained the worst damage because of its path in the way of the hurricane. Some of the hardest hit were in Biloxi, where the Grand Casino, Hard Rock, Treasure Bay, Palace Casino, Boomtown and President Casino were tossed about by powerful swells and winds of more than 120 miles per hour.
Preps schedule
Girls Volleyball
Nevada taxable sales up again in June
CARSON CITY -- Strong car and clothing sales helped push taxable sales in Clark County to $2.9 billion in June, a 12.5 percent increase from June 2004.
Names in the game for August 31, 2005
San Francisco outfielder Barry Bonds has taken his first batting practice since spring training, the latest step in his rehabilitation from three surgeries on his right knee.
Columnist Peter Benton: Southwest Section played here, won by Arizona man
Peter Benton
For the first time in memory, the Ping-sponsored Southwest Section of the PGA Golf Championship (which is comprised of Arizona and Southern Nevada club and teaching professionals) was contested last week in Las Vegas.
Community briefs for August 31, 2005
Liberty Tax Service will offer free classes starting the week of Sept. 12 to educate the public about individual tax preparation, and to clarify the latest tax changes. The courses are free and books are also included.
Sandoval seeks help in Yucca Mountain fight
CARSON CITY -- Attorney General Brian Sandoval is seeking help from attorneys general in 10 other states in the fight against the proposed nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain.
Thursday's horse racing entries
Post Time 10 a.m.
Deep Pockets: MAGIC retailers see no problem charging $600 for jeans
Kirk Baird
There's an interesting marketing question confronting designers of premium-priced denim.
State wins partial settlement over vets home
CARSON CITY -- The state will receive a partial settlement of $500,000 for the problems that plagued the construction of the state veterans home in Boulder City, but it still faces a major suit by the fired contractor.
Editorial: For the sake of safety
The safety issues are mostly due to heavier traffic brought by growth, the speed of that traffic and the increasing amount of big trucks on the road alongside Red Rock. We are glad the meetings are taking place and look forward to hearing proposed solutions. In the end, we hope that 160 can be widened in its most congested areas. As for 159, solutions there should include lower speed limits, more visible signs that urge caution around bicyclists, wider and better marked bicycle lanes and a law banning large trucks. And if there was such a thing as a force ...
Obituaries for August 31, 2005
Willie "Bill" Barber, 97, of Saginaw, Mich., died Aug. 24 in Saginaw. She was born Aug. 1, 1908, in Newellton, La. A former Las Vegas resident, she was a homemaker.
Columnist Adam Candee: Long-awaited and much-needed rest should rejuvenate Moore
Adam Candee
That Ryan Moore you saw missing back-to-back cuts before pocketing some PGA Tour chump change in July?
New parking meters in place
About 150 parking spaces are covered by 15 new parking meters bought from the Australian company Reino Parking Systems, which also has offices in California. The meters look somewhat like shorter and narrower ATMs and are designed to handle payments for up to 10 parking spaces each.
Crackdown on meth nets 21 in Las Vegas
Local law enforcement officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized four secret meth laboratories, 20,000 grams of meth, $51,626 in assets, an assault rifle and two semiautomatic pistols during August, said Daniel G. Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada.
Editorial: New plan, new campus
New administrators are sometimes resented for such immediate analysis, but no one could deny the accuracy of Carpenter's observations. Carpenter went on to perform a badly needed housecleaning at CCSN, streamlining departments, putting in new hiring policies, developing courses more relevant to the community and successfully pursing more funding from the Legislature and federal grants.
Corrections
Corrections
Las Vegas Valley shrouded in haze
Smoke from Southern California wildfires, dust raised by vehicles and summertime smog brewed a pall of haze over the Las Vegas Valley Tuesday.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Wal-Mart aids children's foundation
Parents and guardians attending will receive a free child ID kit that includes leading DNA technology. The DNA test requites no special storage and will keep for up to 14 years.
Letter: Nuke utilities pay for most of Yucca
The point made that there is likely to be cost growth for the repository project probably has some basis, as both regional and national construction cost trends suggest. I would agree that a more current cost estimate is needed, but also note that the 2001 estimate was made in "constant 2000" dollars, which is important to recognize for a project that is to extend over a very long construction and operational period.
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: 'Dinosaur Ball' plans are springing to life
Elizabeth Foyt
This charitable event, a benefit evening for Las Vegas Natural History Museum, is co-chaired by Christina Feldman and Stephanie Stallworth. Slated for Oct. 22 at the resort, the evening will honor Siegfried & Roy for their efforts to save endangered species and educate children to the beauties of the animal kingdom.
Letter: It's a shame poor died needlessly during hurricane
One person after another told reporters how they lacked transportation or the funds to buy gas or stay in a hotel outside the danger zone.

Today's frontpage

< Previous | Next >

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Complete Listing

Calendar »

  • 21 Sat
  • 22 Sun
  • 23 Mon
  • 24 Tue
  • 25 Wed

All events on Saturday »