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Archive for June 13, 2005

Greenspun group to run Internet travel site: The operators of VEGAS.com figure they'll be getting about 800,000 new customers as a result of acquiring the rights to use the lasvegas.com domain name.; 11:10 a.m.

CEO Purcell stepping down: The announcement came as Morgan Stanley also warned that its second-quarter earnings would fall about 15 percent to 20 percent from the first quarter of 2005.; 11:10 a.m.

Caesars shareholders choose stock over cash: The $9 billion deal, expected to close on or around 1 p.m. today, will create the world's largest gaming company with more than 40 casinos and $17.5 billion in assets.; 11:08 a.m.

Company to face scrutiny: By Liz Benston; Long after Harrah's Entertainment Inc. closes its purchase of Caesars Entertainment Inc. -- expected to take place this afternoon -- regulators will be watching to see whether the company makes good on promises to improve ...; 11:07 a.m.

News briefs for June 13, 2005: A Metro Police motorcycle officer and another motorcyclist suffered minor injuries when they collided Saturday morning.; 11:06 a.m.

West Nile Virus: West Nile Virus; 11:04 a.m.

Dangerous pests: Clark County Vector Control Chief Richard Hicks takes a look at the pests that are likely to become a pestering issue this summer and throughout the year:; 11:03 a.m.

Conditions ideal for bug boom in valley: Those who know of abandoned pools or other stagnant water sources are asked to call and report it to Clark County Vector Control at (702) 455-7543.; 11:03 a.m.

Police probe three deaths: David Kihara; The 45-year-old man who allegedly shot to death his 10-year-old daughter and 72-year-old mother before turning the gun on himself was described by neighbors as a friendly family man who had been out of work ...; 11:02 a.m.

Cyphers key to Hampton winning judge post: When Diana Hampton is sworn in June 21 as Henderson's first female judge in the city's history, the political newcomer won't forget that friend and Councilwoman Amanda Cyphers helped her realize a dream.; 11:01 a.m.

Malone attorneys to quiz Galardi this week: SAN DIEGO -- After days of potentially damaging testimony from the head of a two-state chain of strip clubs, the attorneys for former Clark County commissioner Lance Malone and three city officials here should have ...; 11:00 a.m.

Student uniforms for 16 schools canceled: By Emily Richmond; Plans to make student uniforms mandatory at 16 campuses in August have been canceled after Clark County School District officials determined the required deadline for notifying parents had been missed.; 10:59 a.m.

Police: Teen unsupervised before suicide: Molly Ball; Despite being on suicide watch in juvenile detention, Brittany Kish had not been checked on for at least 35 minutes when the 16-year-old was found dead in her cell in April, according to a police ...; 10:50 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 13, 2005: Christine Spence ran and leapt to her third and fourth All-America honors in her career Saturday night as a member of the UNLV track and field team at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships ...; 10:37 a.m.

Interstate lane closures to begin today: Lanes will be closed today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. as part of the $54 million, 50-mile I-15 pavement rehabilitation project. The work will ...; 9:52 a.m.

Police seek suspect in shooting death: The shooting at 3507 S. Maryland Parkway, near Sierra Vista Drive, apparently was the culmination of a series of events that started at a fraternity party at UNLV, Metro Police said.; 9:51 a.m.

Metro officer is cleared in man's shooting death: Jen Lawson; A Metro Police officer was cleared of any wrongdoing Friday in the May 15 shooting death of a 24-year-old man who allegedly grabbed the officer's baton in a struggle outside a northeast Las Vegas market.; 9:48 a.m.

Rocky Mountain high: Adam Candee; Here is what commissioner David Baker knew about a decade's worth of ArenaBowl games: Sellout attendance and just six days to plan his league's biggest event.; 9:45 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Afleet Alex removes all doubt at Belmont Stakes: Ralph Siraco; On Saturday at Belmont Park, in front of 62,274 in attendance and millions more watching on television, on a day when even Mother Nature wouldn't rain on the parade, Afleet Alex proved without a doubt ...; 9:43 a.m.

Younger Park finds her game: Nick Christensen; There isn't much shade at Angel Park's Mountain Course, but In-Ah Park will still be playing out of one big shadow at this week's American Junior Golf Association tournament.; 9:42 a.m.

Golf briefs for June 13, 2005: At Overland Park, Kan., Gil Morgan and Dana Quigley, the leaders in the clubhouse when rain suspended play, had to wait until today to find out whether they were to meet in a sudden-death playoff ...; 9:42 a.m.

Up next: Las Vegas 51s (29-33) at Sacramento River Cats (32-32): -- Nick Christensen; 9:41 a.m.

Jackson falls apart in eighth inning: TACOMA, Wash. -- Cha Seung Baek pitched six shutout innings and the Tacoma Rainiers scored all of their runs in the eighth for a 6-1 victory against Las Vegas in front of a Sunday crowd ...; 9:40 a.m.

Preps: American Legion baseball: Centennial 11, Cimarron-Memorial 7; 9:39 a.m.

Court rules prisoners not entitled to parole records: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that inmates are not entitled to know why they were denied parole or to other records at the state Parole Board.; 9:32 a.m.

Poker champ details attempted theft: By Matt Pordum; Two men who allegedly attempted to rob 2004 World Series of Poker Champion Greg Raymer in December at the Bellagio only to have Raymer call their bluff and fight them off, will stand trial, Las ...; 9:32 a.m.

State hearing officer upholds prison firing: CARSON CITY -- A state hearing officer has upheld the firing of a sergeant at the Ely State Prison who gave gas grenades to his staff as souvenirs.; 9:30 a.m.

Obituaries for June 13, 2005: Fred S. Barczak, 87, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospice. A retired meat inspector for a military commissary and a World War II Army veteran, he was born July 4, 1917, in ...; 9:30 a.m.

UNLV, former finance chief reach agreement: A former UNLV administrator agreed to drop his lawsuit against the university in exchange for having his contract bought out, according to a settlement agreement obtained by the Sun Friday.; 9:29 a.m.

Guinn signs bill to hike lawmakers' pay: CARSON CITY -- Bills to increase the pay of legislators and constitutional officers in 2007 and to require more qualifications for judges in the future have been signed into law by Gov. Kenny Guinn.; 9:28 a.m.

Police close 'mayor sign caper case': North Las Vegas Police won't pursue criminal charges against members of the campaign of Andres Ramirez who took down Mayor Mike Montandon's campaign signs.; 9:28 a.m.

FCC media ownership rules won't be reinstated: Without comment, justices let stand a lower court ruling that threw out the Federal Communications Commission regulations as unjustified.; 9:27 a.m.

NAFTA's reputation hinders Bush on Central America pact: Mark Drajem; The North American Free Trade Agreement's tarnished reputation has become one of the biggest impediments to President Bush as he starts his final push to win approval of a similar accord with Central America.; 9:27 a.m.

Action deferred on Waterloo request for dog racing: The National Cattle Congress, owner of the track, was denied a license last month for a proposed riverboat casino.; 9:26 a.m.

N.M. governor wants racing, gambling boards combined: Deborah Baker; SANTA FE -- Gov. Bill Richardson has proposed combining the Gaming Control Board and the Racing Commission, creating a single regulatory agency.; 9:25 a.m.

Ruling: Drug patents don't bar competitor's research: The unanimous decision sets aside a lower court ruling for patent holder Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.; 9:25 a.m.

SEIU leadership OK'd to bolt from AFL-CIO: Terence Chea; SAN FRANCISCO -- The board of the nation's largest labor union on Saturday gave its leadership the authority to break away from the AFL-CIO, citing a "fundamental and apparently irreconcilable disagreement" over how to rebuild ...; 9:24 a.m.

Lottery to review how jackpots are calculated: C. Thomas Clowe, the commission chairman, said the three-member panel will discuss this month whether to guarantee the advertised jackpot or continue basing the grand prize on a percentage of ticket sales.; 9:24 a.m.

Argosy casino to be sold to Pennsylvania company: Wyomissing, Pa.-based Penn National Gaming Inc. has agreed to buy Argosy Gaming Co., of Alton, Ill., for _$2.2 billion. The purchase includes the Argosy Casino-Sioux City.; 9:24 a.m.

Governor refuses New Orleans request for casino money: The House members met with Blanco on Wednesday evening to request her help with the budget bills now in the Legislature, hoping to ensure that New Orleans gets its share of taxes from Harrah's New ...; 9:23 a.m.

Report: If no deal soon, state to enter arbitration with tribes: The Forest County Potawatomi and the Ho-Chunk Nation compacts were thrown into disarray last year when the state Supreme Court ruled Gov. Jim Doyle overstepped his authority by signing the Potawatomi agreement because it had ...; 9:21 a.m.

Letter: Teachers need more incentives: There seems to be an absence of urgency to fill our classrooms with creative teaching minds. Teachers don't really seem to matter anymore as they are now pawns of a corrupt and malfunctioning national system ...; 8:57 a.m.

Letter: Reasonable exit strategy would boost U.S. image: The United States does not have enough troops in Iraq to maintain security and those who are there are getting worn out. Recruitment of new troops is way down and a draft would be political ...; 8:56 a.m.

Birth announcements for June 13, 2005: May 31:; 8:55 a.m.

Editorial: Volunteers needed: If they reach that goal, part of the credit will go to Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. He became a Big Brother to a 9-year-old boy eight years ago. The two are still spending a lot ...; 8:55 a.m.

Editorial: Strong effort for children: The county's initiative was put into place quickly -- it has been responsible for local adoptions and foster care for only nine months. Before October 2004 the state of Nevada handled those services. The reason ...; 8:55 a.m.

T.S. Monk treats audience to joy of sextet: Spencer Patterson; Near the end of his "Jazz in the Park" set at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, T.S. Monk led his crack sextet through a rendition of " 'Round Midnight," one of his father's enduring ...; 8:16 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Beatty ready for fall season: If all goes as planned, the tiny town 116 miles north of Las Vegas will be the new, and permanent, home of the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame and Museum.; 8:15 a.m.

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