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Archive for June 9, 2005

2004-05: High school athletics, school year in review: Nick Christensen; Training camp for football was barely a week old when the first big story of the season broke.; 12:06 p.m.

State Champions: Winter: Nick Christensen; BOYS' BASKETBALL; 12:06 p.m.

State Champions: Fall: Nick Christensen; FOOTBALL; 12:06 p.m.

State Champions: Spring: Nick Christensen; BASEBALL; 12:06 p.m.

Judge declares Maestas case a mistrial: By Matt Pordum; Accepting that the jury deciding the fate of Beau Maestas was deadlocked over the death penalty, District Judge Donald Mosley declared a mistrial this morning.; 11:49 a.m.

News briefs for June 9, 2005: A man was killed this morning when his car slid under a tractor-trailer on U.S. 95 south at the Valley View Boulevard exit, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.; 11:29 a.m.

Early fires put officials on guard: Firefighters fear brush and grass fires that have burned through some areas in Southern Nevada in recent days are heralding a summer of large blazes.; 11:14 a.m.

Group questions effect of SW Gas rate hike: Kevin Rademacher; The state Bureau of Consumer Protection on Wednesday asked regulators for an order requiring Southwest Gas Corp. to notify customers that a requested 3 percent rate increase could ultimately come in more than 10 percentage ...; 11:13 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Connolly team stays together under new ownership: Dave Connolly will continue his bid for the 2005 NHRA Pro Stock championship now that a Michigan businessman has purchased the assets of the Bullet Motorsports team.; 11:13 a.m.

Officials say owners of blighted apartments don't have license: Jen Lawson; City officials have discovered that the operators of a blighted apartment complex in the Meadows Village area that was raided last week by Metro Police and other agencies don't have a license to run a ...; 11:12 a.m.

Judge: Prosecutors can't reference alleged bribery of Vegas officials: SAN DIEGO -- A parade of allegedly corrupted Southern Nevada public officials will not be turning a California trial into a "Las Vegas sideshow," a federal judge ruled Wednesday.; 11:11 a.m.

Businesses mixed on session's results: Kevin Rademacher, Liz Benston and Michelle Swafford; While most business organizations are still assessing the results of the recently adjourned legislative session, both venom and victories were visible as the smoke cleared.; 11:11 a.m.

Educators have mixed reactions: By Emily Richmond; As legislators and lobbyists tally their scorecards for the 2005 session, educators at the state and local level had varying viewpoints as to how public education fared.; 11:09 a.m.

State approves landmark funding for homeless: By Timothy Pratt; Clark County Manager Thom Reilly said he was "flabbergasted" that the state Legislature set aside $4.2 million for Clark County to help the homeless.; 11:08 a.m.

Nevada casinos enjoy record month in April: CARSON CITY -- April was a banner month, the best April on record for Nevada casinos, as the opening of Wynn Las Vegas, big baccarat winnings and the continuing strength of the Las Vegas locals ...; 11:07 a.m.

Cabbies lash out at bill: Cy Ryan and Mary Manning; More than 500 cabdrivers jammed the Las Vegas Premium Outlets parking lot Wednesday night, demanding that Gov. Kenny Guinn veto a bill that prohibits them from receiving tips and other gratuities from businesses.; 11:06 a.m.

Best Buy launches program to assist small businesses: Michelle Swafford; Best Buy is increasing its focus on small-business owners and kicked off new features in Las Vegas and in 11 other metropolitan areas Wednesday.; 11:05 a.m.

Jurors fail to decide fate of killer: By Matt Pordum; The jury deciding whether Beau Maestas should be put to death is deadlocked.; 11:04 a.m.

Gaming board favors all-star bet ban: CARSON CITY -- The state Gaming Control Board today recommended that betting on the 2007 NBA All-Star Game be prohibited if it is played in Las Vegas.; 11:00 a.m.

Triple Five increases stake in Riviera Holdings: By Liz Benston; Mall developer Triple Five Group has purchased a significant stake in the company that owns the Riviera hotel and casino in Las Vegas and said it may buy more shares, which could give Triple Five ...; 11:00 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 9, 2005: Illinois guard Dee Brown broke his right foot on Wednesdasy at an NBA pre-draft camp in Chicago and might withdraw his name from the June 28 draft.; 11:00 a.m.

Lanni: Mandalay purchase hurt MGM's diversity stats: Alana Roberts; MGM Mirage's diversity numbers aren't as good as they were a couple of months ago.; 10:58 a.m.

Merger clears key hurdle: By Liz Benston; The Federal Trade Commission Wednesday afternoon voted unanimously to allow Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Inc. to proceed, paving the way for the creation of the world's largest casino company.; 10:57 a.m.

Firm amends debt agreement to finance second resort: The company noted in its release that Wynn Resorts continues to "enlarge and refine the scope of their Encore at Wynn Las Vegas project."; 10:56 a.m.

Lawmakers want temporary and permanent nuke sites: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The plan pending in the House to pursue interim nuclear waste sites has not dimmed enthusiasm among lawmakers for the proposed permanent repository at Yucca Mountain, a key lawmaker said today.; 10:52 a.m.

Local prep draft numbers down: Nick Christensen; Durango High School pitcher Kris Cichoski led a group of 10 Southern Nevada ballplayers selected in the final 32 rounds of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday.; 10:48 a.m.

UNLV, Marshall still waiting for clearance from doctors: Steve Guiremand; Senior slotback Alvin Marshall sat out most of spring practice while undergoing tests for chest pains that forced him to check into a hospital after the pains became too severe.; 10:41 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Hollywood Park Selections for Friday: 2nd Race -- HE'S A ROCKET -- In middle post for maiden/claiming sprint, Enriquez aboard Lewis trainee. KARACHI KING -- Baze aboard Kitchingman trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at dash ...; 10:35 a.m.

Trial of anti-tax advocate Schiff moved after claims rejected: Jeff Donaldson; The U.S. government has rejected claims by a local anti-income tax advocate that the IRS seizure of 12,000 documents at his book company in 2003 was illegal, setting up an August showdown in federal court.; 10:23 a.m.

City, Lady Luck owners enter talk over development: Dan Kulin; Las Vegas and the owners of the Lady Luck hotel could enter into negotiations for the development of the land around the old downtown post office, including a park that has become a popular hangout ...; 10:23 a.m.

Council to vote on park takeover: Dan Kulin; The Las Vegas City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on changes to an agreement regarding the city takeover of Floyd Lamb State Park, which are intended to clearly state that only passive uses would ...; 10:19 a.m.

Rules on guest apartments require one-year study: Stephen Curran; An ordinance suggested as a possible relief for rising housing costs was nearly stalled Wednesday after the Clark County Commission, sitting as the Zoning Board, fell short of a quorum required to adopt the proposed ...; 10:18 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 7:05 p.m.; 10:03 a.m.

Memorable year comes to close: Nick Christensen; The 2004-05 prep sports season comes to a formal close today, 10 months after the football teams started donning pads, soccer squads began taking headers and tennis players launched their first practice serves.; 9:52 a.m.

Two women die, five hurt in I-15 crash near state line: Two women were killed and five other people, including two small children, were injured in a rollover on Interstate 15 near the Nevada-California state line Tuesday.; 9:41 a.m.

Commission approves driveways for Hard Rock condo project: Commissioners, acting as the zoning board, approved the two driveways contingent on a traffic study by county engineers. That study could dictate the driveways, both of which lead to condominium projects on Harmon and Paradise ...; 9:40 a.m.

Conference shows domestic abuse's effect on children: Annie Flanzraich; Paul Hegstrom's idea that domestic violence sprouts from childhood abuse struck a chord with some of the 130 domestic abuse counselors and professionals who attended an all-day seminar on the topic Wednesday.; 9:39 a.m.

Diller's IAC selling stake for $3.4 billion: Vivendi Universal Entertainment is part of NBC Universal, which is 80 percent owned by General Electric and 20 percent owned by Vivendi Universal. NBC Universal is putting up roughly $900 million to buy Diller's stake ...; 9:34 a.m.

Sex offenders registration bill passes: CARSON CITY -- A bill that tightens the law on registration of sex offenders cleared the Legislature on its final day and will soon be sent to Gov. Kenny Guinn.; 9:33 a.m.

Kerkorian adds 18 million shares to his portfolio: But he still managed to add 18 million shares to his holdings, making his investment firm, Tracinda, the third-largest GM shareholder.; 9:33 a.m.

Rogers will run for governor if Gibbons is GOP front-runner: If U.S. Rep. Jim Gibbons is the only viable Republican candidate governor in 2006, Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers will throw his hat into the ring, Rogers said Wednesday morning.; 9:33 a.m.

Obituaries for June 9, 2005: Dagmar I. "Marcy" Anderson, 75, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born April 15, 1930, in Chicago. A resident for 51 years, she worked for Clark County Social Services for more ...; 9:32 a.m.

Dismal turnout adds fuel to call for even-year vote: The low voter turnout in Clark County on Tuesday has renewed calls for municipal races to coincide with state and federal elections when turnout is greater.; 9:32 a.m.

Killer scheduled to die tonight in Reno execution: CARSON CITY -- Reno killer Robert McConnell says he's ready to be executed at 9 tonight at the Nevada State prison, but prison officials think he will call it off.; 9:24 a.m.

State sues IQ Fund; seeks money for charities: The Gaming Division of the attorney general's office filed a lawsuit Monday in Bismarck against the fund, which operated Smoky's steakhouse and casino in West Fargo until it closed in October. The IQ Fund also ...; 9:17 a.m.

Blagojevich drops choice of Simon for Gaming Board: Maura Kelly Lannan; CHICAGO -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich has dropped his choice of Sheila Simon to sit on the Illinois Gaming Board because lawmakers did not approve legislation that would have allowed her to serve, a spokeswoman said ...; 9:17 a.m.

Auriemma to open restaurant at casino: The move is being discouraged by the NCAA, which doesn't like the idea of a coach being linked to a gambling establishment, and comes amid growing scrutiny in Connecticut of coaches entering outside contracts.; 9:16 a.m.

Appeals court: No damages for man accused of stealing chips: A Clay County Circuit Court jury had awarded Kansas City resident Tracey Blue $250,000 from Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel for the incident in April 2003. In an unusual verdict, the jury granted ...; 9:16 a.m.

Casino trucks face more frequent inspections: State motor vehicles officials on Tuesday announced increased hours at all three weigh stations in Connecticut, more enforcement teams on the roads and more frequent inspections of commercial vehicles at Connecticut's two casinos.; 9:15 a.m.

Letter: Help on the road was appreciated: A driver pulled up behind me and offered his help. He -- I am sorry that I did not get his name -- helped me as I used the jack to raise the car. In ...; 9:00 a.m.

Letter: News media letting Bush team continue to lie: Our leaders fail and then tell us how well they're doing. President Bush undertakes new programs that will further increase deficit spending while ignoring more pressing problems like the lack of health care for 45 ...; 8:59 a.m.

Editorial: Goal is worth the hurdles: Before his trip to Pittsburgh, Goodman had a solid funding commitment for the Larry Ruvo Alzheimer's Center, which he sees as the anchor of the proposed new medical center. In his full vision, the center ...; 8:58 a.m.

Editorial: Fox in the hen house: President Bush, despite his repeated claims to be a good steward of the Earth, has been hostile to environmental protection. (Sometimes we think that the president believes if you say something enough, no matter how ...; 8:58 a.m.

Sky's the Limit: Acclaimed photographer's work exhibited in Overton: He has captured a Leonid Meteor blazing above the fiery rocks of Joshua Tree National Park and a meteor trail marking orange clouds at sunrise.; 8:28 a.m.

Grandparents step in as caregivers while mother on duty in Cuba: Dick Benoit; "An Army of One" -- It's the 21st Century recruiting slogan intended to appeal to the self-involved generation of a post-modern era that celebrates self over society.; 8:26 a.m.

Control system problem blamed in Raptor crash: Jeff Donaldson; A flight control system problem caused the Dec. 20 crash of an F/A-22 Raptor on the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, the Air Force said in a report released Wednesday.; 8:25 a.m.

Community briefs for June 9, 2005: Two information seminars are scheduled for those interested in being firefighters in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.; 8:25 a.m.

More protection for state's wild horses OK'd by House: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- The House agreed to ban federal funding for inspectors at horse slaughterhouses and border inspection sites on Wednesday, adding another potential layer of protection for the Nevada's wild horse population.; 8:25 a.m.

Ensign, Little Brother at side, promotes benefits of program: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Basketball games between Sen. John Ensign and 17-year-old Donzale Butler are more competitive now that they are closer in height.; 8:24 a.m.

Congress candidate Angle justifies voting record: CARSON CITY -- Assemblywoman Sharron Angle, who announced for Congress Wednesday, says she's a conservative even though she supported a record state budget and building program and gave approval to spend $35 million in a ...; 8:24 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Vegas sheds light on Sulich's life: The 76-year-old founder of Nevada Dance Theatre, now called Nevada Ballet Theatre, has returned to his favorite desert city almost two years to the day after he left.; 8:23 a.m.

Highlights of April 2005 revenue report on Nevada casinos: AP; -STATEWIDE: $878.2 million win, up 6.1 percent.; 5:50 a.m.

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