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Archive for March 9, 2005

UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400: Drivers' appearances: Tony Stewart -- 6-8 p.m., Home Depot, 9705 W. Charleston.; 11:04 a.m.

Homeland Security told about licenses theft in NLV: Jace Radke; The Homeland Security Department has been notified of the theft of 1,700 blank Nevada state driver's licenses and the FBI has offered to assist in the investigation.; 10:56 a.m.

Lawmaker changes stance, uses vacation time during Legislature: Kirsten Searer; CARSON CITY -- Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, is opposing a bill that would require public employees to take unpaid leave while serving in the Legislature, contradicting comments he made while under scrutiny after the ...; 10:55 a.m.

Nevada eligible for FEMA funds: Mary Manning and Stephen Curran; The designation to receive aid allows the state to apply for disaster relief funds for the damage to roads, flood control channels and other public property in Clark and Lincoln counties caused by heavy rainfall ...; 10:54 a.m.

LVCVA master plan vote smooths path of potential Convention Center upgrades: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's board of directors is convinced that a $400 million expansion of the Convention Center is a bid to compete with other popular convention destinations and not a ploy ...; 10:53 a.m.

Over-prescribing blamed in woman's death: Molly Ball; Dr. Gary Lutz knew his patient was suicidal, but he kept prescribing her narcotic medications -- drugs Rae Anne Distasi would later use to kill herself, prosecutors told the state Board of Osteopathic Medicine on ...; 10:52 a.m.

Lottery bill may have tougher time in Senate than in House: Kirsten Searer; CARSON CITY -- A proposal to create a state lottery cleared the Assembly relatively easily this week, but odds are that it will have a more difficult time in the Republican-controlled Senate.; 10:51 a.m.

Task force: Affordable housing is top issue: The Clark County Growth Task Force, which convened a year ago to look at the social and economic cost of the region's population boom and to devise strategies for reducing the negative impact of growth, ...; 10:51 a.m.

Legislative briefs for March 9, 2005: Sen. Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, wants the Legislature to have the authority to declare a "sales tax holiday."; 10:51 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Murphy's freedom up to judge: The big question is whether Murphy, who's free on $300,000 bail, will be returned to the prison system.; 10:48 a.m.

CRC OKs utility deal: Kevin Rademacher; The "cooperative accord" between Nevada Power Co. and the Southern Nevada Water Authority received its third approval on Tuesday when the board of the Colorado River Commission unanimously approved the preliminary documents.; 10:47 a.m.

Condo towers planned near Orleans casino: Jennifer Shubinski; A group of investors has plans to develop two condominium towers across from the Orleans casino and expects to break ground on the first tower later this year.; 10:46 a.m.

Miller wins national photography award: Las Vegas Sun photographer Ethan Miller captured the dramatic courtroom moment in a photograph that originally ran Jan. 29, 2004, and it recently won Miller the Joseph Costa Courtroom Photography Award. It is Miller's second ...; 10:46 a.m.

Construction continues on Red Rock Station: Construction continues on Red Rock Station; 10:44 a.m.

Casino giants make 'Most Admired' list: Marriott International was the most admired company in the hotels, casinos and resorts category, Fortune said. MGM Mirage was No. 2, making it the top casino company, followed by Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Mandalay Resort Group ...; 10:44 a.m.

Company approves stock split: Shareholders will vote on the split at the company's annual meeting May 3.; 10:44 a.m.

Company swings to loss: The Las Vegas owner of the Terrible Herbst brand of casinos and convenience store slot machines posted a loss of $8.8 million in 2004 compared with a profit of $8.2 million in 2003. The 2004 ...; 10:44 a.m.

Credit card data stolen from local shoe retailer: Officials with DSW Shoe Warehouse said that the theft involved credit card and purchase information of customers who shopped at 103 DSW stores across the country primarily in the last three months.; 10:38 a.m.

Legislator wants TV networks to chip in for gambling addicts: John Curran; In recognition of National Problem Gambling Week, now through Saturday, organizations around the country will draw attention to problem gambling and the help that is available to compulsive gamblers.; 9:41 a.m.

Obituaries for March 9, 2005: Theodore B. Attarian, 78, of North Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 23, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for 14 years, he was a retired Navy E6 and ...; 9:38 a.m.

Corrections: Corrections; 9:37 a.m.

Police: Car thief shoots at victim: The victim lent his Chevrolet Tahoe recently to 24-year-old Tiffany Harrel, who refused to return it, Officer Jose Montoya, police spokesman, said. The victim, driving a rental car, spotted his Tahoe at a Budget Suites ...; 9:36 a.m.

News briefs for March 9, 2005: A 54-year-old man accused of killing his sister in front of her daughter's Henderson elementary school pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder Tuesday.; 9:35 a.m.

Board cites unlicensed contractors: Investigators focused on unlicensed contractors who advertised their services in the classified section of local newspapers, circulated business cards or fliers. Among those cited were painters, landscapers and masonry and tile contractors.; 9:32 a.m.

Allegiant, ATA plan new LV flights in April: ATA, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but earlier this week announced the second tier of a code-share agreement with Southwest Airlines through Phoenix, plans daily nonstop round trips between Honolulu and Las ...; 9:32 a.m.

N. Dakota Constitution faces poker amendment: Dale Wetzel; BISMARCK, N.D. -- Three weeks after approving the licensing of Internet poker sites, the North Dakota House has endorsed a state constitutional amendment to allow the idea to proceed, despite arguments that the game is ...; 9:30 a.m.

Senator says he won't profit from gambling: Sen. Michael Stack also said he believed he was following common practice when he did not disclose his interest before abstaining from a 2003 Senate vote on the sale of a portion of that land ...; 9:30 a.m.

A.G. wants state to pull track's license: Ayotte laid out her complaints against the New Hampshire Gaming Association, the partnership that owns Lakes Region Greyhound Association, at a news conference. She said the partnership broke state laws by employing people convicted of ...; 9:29 a.m.

Grand Forks Council hears charities' fears about casino: "We would not allow the charities, for the good work they do, to go down," Councilman Hal Gershman said.; 9:27 a.m.

Firm shuffles executive team: Steven Des Champs was appointed chief financial officer, replacing Robert Saxton. Des Champs has been chief accounting officer since 2001. Saxton, who has been chief financial officer since 2001, will continue as treasurer, president of ...; 9:26 a.m.

Florida counties split on slots: Tim Reynolds; MIAMI -- Plans to permit Las Vegas-style slot machines at four pari-mutuel facilities were approved Tuesday by voters in Broward County, but a similar proposal was defeated in Miami-Dade County.; 9:25 a.m.

Company to build Reno homes: The expansion is part of the company's growth strategy of entering new markets through acquisition and start-up operations.; 9:24 a.m.

Dead body in home still baffles police: Priest Lamont Ofoegbu, 31, of Las Vegas, was found in the bathroom of a home on the Desert Rose Golf Course near Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard by a resident of the home about 11 ...; 9:17 a.m.

Union takes up cause of city worker placed on leave: Dan Kulin; Las Vegas' largest city employees' union is fighting the decision to put a Municipal Court secretary on unpaid leave because she is a candidate for municipal judge in North Las Vegas.; 9:16 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: Motor sports betting goes full throttle in Las Vegas: By Jeff Haney; After seven years of big NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it looks as if wagering on motor sports has fully matured.; 9:16 a.m.

Henderson officer's badge, gun stolen: Someone broke into Officer Shane Lewis' car parked outside his Henderson home. Keith Paul, police spokesman, said officers are investigating the incident.; 9:16 a.m.

New coach will make debut on the road: Steve Guiremand; Sept. 3 -- at New Mexico; 9:14 a.m.

Letter: Honesty always the best policy?: Everyone except Goodman seems to understand that his comments to elementary school students about drinking were completely inappropriate. He's a role model, after all, and good role models these days are becoming more and more ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Cattle a greater ecological threat than wild horses: As a result of the grazing benefits on some 300 million acres of public land, the majority of Western public lands are severely damaged, with more than half of the desirable plant species gone. In ...; 9:11 a.m.

Fewer traffic fines hurt Supreme Court: CARSON CITY -- Despite the rapid increase in Nevada's population, the number of traffic tickets and misdemeanor offenses has remained stagnant, adversely affecting the state Supreme Court budget.; 9:10 a.m.

Titus laments lack of progress on property tax: Cy Ryan and Kirsten Searer; CARSON CITY -- Even though they met for two hours behind closed doors on Tuesday, legislative leaders haven't even started debating which plans they want to implement to curb rising property taxes, Senate Minority Leader ...; 9:08 a.m.

Editorial: Life mimics TV show: It shows how even the tiniest pieces of evidence can be used to identify suspects. This was the case for real in the death of a 34-year-old Las Vegas woman in September 1997. Devi Ives ...; 9:04 a.m.

Editorial: Gaping hole in vigilance: The GAO report found that during a nine-month period last year, 58 people whom the FBI considers to be known or suspected members of terrorist groups applied for permission to buy or possess a gun. ...; 9:03 a.m.

Sports briefs for March 9, 2005: Wayne Gretzky will put a team of replacement players on the ice if he has to. He just won't like it.; 9:03 a.m.

UConn hits high gear in time for tournaments: After negotiating the curves of a frustrating regular season, Connecticut has finally found a stretch of straight, dependable highway as the NCAA tournament sits on the horizon.; 9:03 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Racer critical after facing primal rage: As a longtime competitor on the NASCAR Winston West circuit, St. James Davis courted danger virtually every weekend, but nearly always managed to avoid it. At 62, he was just settling into a life of ...; 9:02 a.m.

Reid revives his efforts on behalf of disabled veterans: WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., restarted his efforts Tuesday to help retired, disabled veterans get both both full retirement and disability pay, commonly called concurrent receipt.; 8:59 a.m.

UNLV provost defends stance in Hoppe case: UNLV's academic provost defended his positions on academic freedom and academic responsibility before the faculty senate Tuesday, insisting that while academic freedom is foremost, "there are no rights without corresponding duties."; 8:58 a.m.

Cabbies sign petition urging police police to solve slaying of comrade: With the murder of a 39-year-old Western Cab driver still unsolved, Las Vegas cabbies have signed a petition urging Metro police to do everything possible to solve the crime.; 8:58 a.m.

Reid loses bid to pass abortion clinic legislation: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., lost his bid to pass legislation that would have barred abortion clinic protesters from declaring bankruptcy to avoid legal penalties.; 8:58 a.m.

Stranger in a strange land: Odartey Blankson is a loner who dodges eye contact, is leery about doling out trust and is a devout Christian who might eventually follow his father's ministerial path.; 8:58 a.m.

Truex sets sights on Junior's achievement on junior circuit: Martin Truex Jr. has some bad news for his fellow NASCAR Busch Series competitors.; 8:49 a.m.

Supreme Court rejects appeal: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday rejected the appeal of Richard C. Gaston, sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for his part in the murder of a Las Vegas ...; 8:47 a.m.

Murder suspect's mother rejoiced in his conversion: By Matt Pordum; The mother of a 21-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant sister and his grandparents told a jury that she knew the day before the slayings that her son needed help with mental issues, but ...; 8:46 a.m.

New timeline being prepared for Yucca project: Suzanne Struglinski; ROCKVILLE, Md. -- A new timeline for the Yucca Mountain project should be ready three to four months from now, a project official said Tuesday.; 8:46 a.m.

Community briefs for March 9, 2005: Registration for the program "Get on the Road to College," an evening of discussions to encourage early preparation for post-secondary education, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. ...; 8:44 a.m.

Concerns raised over growing white supremacy groups: David Kihara; The leader of the Anti-Defamation League in Las Vegas on Tuesday provided a stark portrait of several white supremacy groups currently operating in Las Vegas, including the National Alliance, which posted an anti-immigration billboard on ...; 8:43 a.m.

Speedway to host Air Force displays: All "Cross into the Blue" activities are free-of-charge and include the following:; 8:43 a.m.

Bombing of TWA plane at McCarran led to new security: After Trans World Airlines Flight 57 landed and the cockpit of the empty Boeing 707 exploded on McCarran International Airport's tarmac on March 8, 1972, officials applied what they learned to prevent repeat incidents, one ...; 8:43 a.m.

Thursday's matchup: Wyoming (15-12, 7-7) vs. UNLV (15-12, 7-7): STEVE GUIREMAND; Thursday's matchup: Wyoming (15-12, 7-7) vs. UNLV (15-12, 7-7); 8:38 a.m.

Heralded Las Vegas rookie Kyle Busch ignores pressure: AP; He gets a little embarrassed when reminded that his older brother, reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch, gives him credit as the better driver of the two.; 8:37 a.m.

UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400: Schedule: Noon -- World of Outlaws pit gates open (Half-mile dirt track at LVMS).; 8:28 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Santa Anita selections: 1st Race -- ALPHABETIC -- Draws good inside post for mile opener, Nakatani atop Mitchell trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. LOOKN EAST -- Gomez on owner Price trainee, draws rail box for two-turn claimer, ...; 8:22 a.m.

Junior could get head start from bad finish: Maybe his 32nd-place finish two weeks ago at California Speedway wasn't the worst thing that could have happened to Dale Earnhardt Jr.; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: When in doubt, good caddies keep it quiet: Peter Benton; With the LPGA's Takefuji Classic coming up April 11-16 at the Las Vegas Country Club, you can guarantee that every Tom, Dick and Harry who thinks he can caddy will be at that layout seeking ...; 8:18 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Federation presents Champions of Freedom dinner: Elizabeth Foyt; Gathering in support were nearly 500 attendees, among them Dr. Noah Kohn with his father-in-law, former Rep. Jim Bilbray; Dr. Leon and Faye Steinberg; Andy Katz with his mother, Beatrice Katz; Elizabeth Ackerman; Michael and ...; 8:17 a.m.

Thursday's entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Prom Romp descends on Fashion Show: Partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue for this exciting event is Teen Vogue and Laura Mercier. Mercier reps will be on hand for makeovers and to offer helpful hints on makeup for prom night. I love ...; 8:17 a.m.

A Good Ribbing: Illinios-bred Mills brings flavorful history to Vegas: Ken Miller; The restaurant is on 17th Street, just as its namesake would imply. It's just that there are no 16th or 18th streets.; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Adam Candee: Moore sizzling, Kurokawa steady in earning honors: Adam Candee; Two golfer of the month awards for UNLV players, two quite different paths to the honors.; 8:14 a.m.

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