Story archive for February 2005
Monday, Feb. 28
- Group holds diabetes seminar
- Assembly panel discusses bids on mental health triage
- Biogen, Elan withdraw MS drug; shares plunge
- News briefs for February 28, 2005
- Vandal again targets trees in Anthem
- Hughes bribe of Nixon alleged
- Classical station again goes off the air
- Vacant prison proposed for use as youth detention facility
- Mired in mold: Tests show problem rampant in public housing
- Wynn, MGM Mirage bid for Singapore casino franchise
- Expansion planned by new Showcase mall owner
- New state money can lure private funding at UNLV
- Land issues in NLV, Henderson eyed
- Changes needed in Guinn budget
- Wind turbines studied for high school
- Expert: Vegas market attractive for investors
- Use of hospitalists growing in LV
- Developer proposes high-rise condo project near Henderson
- Company posts loss
- Trade group adds lobbyist
- Sports briefs for February 28, 2005
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: 6 Derby contenders still to make 3-year-old debuts
- Biffle's gamble pays off
- Seniors bid farewell on big stage vs. Lobos
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Schedule is good news, bad news for Rebels
- Federated to buy May for $11 billion
- Father-son team sets Class 1 race record
- Personal income, new home sales drop
- Futures rise as snowstorm approaches East Coast
- Kyle Busch disappointed with career-best finish
- Preps: Championship recap
- Bishop Gorman's 'Chief' saved his best for last against Panthers
- Poll: Table games toss-up
- Gaming briefs for February 28, 2005
- Florida lawmakers struggle with slots
- Iowa, unlikely gambling pioneer, is expanding industry yet again
- Obituaries for February 28, 2005
- Pioneer casino boss Simmons dies
- Local Catholics pray for John Paul's recovery
- Letter: Cost of Iraq war is much too high
- Letter: Opposing more education funds is shortsighted
- Editorial: Nothing seamless here
- Editorial: Troubling development
- Hearing on complaints against eye doctor to continue
- Killer receives additional time for robbery
- Officers cleared in shooting of robbery suspect
- Peeping Toms prowl UNLV
- Nevada retirement plan offered as Social Security idea
- Birth announcements for February 28, 2005
- Community briefs for February 28, 2005
- Trekked Out: Fans lamenting end of 'Enterprise' as 'Star Trek' franchise teeters
Friday, Feb. 25
- Nevada lawmaker grills juvenile justice officials
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Orleans feels just right for NIAA tournament
- Cheyenne High School principal Matthew moves to Canyon Springs
- Centennial faces Reno with fourth title at stake
- Champs back for more
- New post-qualifying system could pull Gordon back to the pack
- Casinos face FEC fines over donation to Senate campaign
- AFL-CIO chief details agenda for LV meeting
- Advocates critical of fed OK of child welfare plan
- Legislative briefs for February 25, 2005
- Bill again introduced to ban executions of minors
- Summerlin Parkway, Rainbow ramps to close for weekend
- Teacher plans to hire lawyer to fight forced reassignment
- Three school health centers to close
- Juror's research leads to mistrial
- Ophthalmologist accused of ethical, professional lapses continues practice
- Columnist Jeff German: Growing old before our time
- Lawmakers spar over plan to let girl sing at Legislature
- Regulators OK nuke storage site in Utah
- Mandalay employees to keep existing benefits
- MGM Mirage-Mandalay deal clears final hurdle
- Golden Nugget pays $30,000 fine
- Communications director leaves
- New CFO named
- Academy offering scholarships
- Hospital owner reports profit decline
- Fitzgeralds owner eyeing Strip, Detroit expansion
- Rebels rollin' as Air Force rolls in
- Sports briefs for February 25, 2005
- High court dismisses Reno Hilton's appeal
- Assembly passes resolution against Social Security plan
- Middle school plans back on track
- Three officers face inquest in killing
- NLV City Council schedules special meeting
- Porter criticized on Social Security
- Leeway seen in hardship tax plan
- Goodman could still run for governor
- Foy, the man who gave wings to actors, dies at 79
- Political 'speech police' debate rests with judge
- Bill would ban executions of minors
- Man gets 40 years in death of actor
- News briefs for February 25, 2005
- Former UNLV assistant turning corner with Western Illinois
- Guatemalan Consul to visit LV
- Lady Rebels end road woes
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Internet rumor of race swap dismissed angrily in Atlanta, laughingly in Las Vegas
- Gladiators give Whelihan a spin at QB
- Gibbons: State should keep more land-sale money
- Eagles play for third title-game appearance
- Reno guard turns in gutsy performance
- Crusaders make leap of faith up to 3A
- Fishing report: Rainy weather left fishermen out in cold
- Qwest revises bid for MCI by adding share-value protection
- Maryland legislators set up slots bill for final vote
- Whistleblower sues HP
- Gaming Board members blast Blagojevich for meddling
- Jury awards $7.5 million in Wal-Mart discrimination case
- Court declines to hear ex-casino cashier's appeal
- Surgeons help boost survival rate
- Woman's protest gives two attorneys prominent play
- Mass transit trains skirting backyards raise concerns
- Panel says LV can learn lessons from L.A. growth history
- Letter: War on drugs is waste of money
- Letter: By firing teacher, principal sent the wrong message
- Beltway's new name is official
- Editorial: Easing traffic gridlock
- Editorial: No arrogance left behind
- Obituaries for February 25, 2005
- New department will concentrate on development
- High school students live by the sword
- New health lab offers area better defense
- Film focuses on diversity in heroes of 9/11
- Celebrities to try case of King David
- Community briefs for February 25, 2005
- State starting to shift aid to at-home care programs
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Comedian Morton is 'tooned into animation
- What a difference three years made for Vaughan
- Performing Arts for February 25, 2005
- On Display for February 25, 2005
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Shepherd, and his voice, are ready to stand out
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Dixie band told to coast away
- Datebook for February 25, 2005
- 'Mamma Mia!' changes cast, but not show's high quality
- Four takes on tackling taxes
- Nevada saddled in center of debate
- Rural counties, Vegas at odds
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Stop making speedy decisions
- Bill of Rights
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Doing more, not less
- Letter: Bush protecting drug companies
- Letter: Property tax issue waiting on Legislature
- Editorial: Recreational area needs a sound plan
- Columnist Jeff German: Vegas ties its future to MGM Mirage
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Don't glorify wrongs of the past
- Summer internships give high school students head start
- Bowling for independence
- UNLV gets a boost from Boyd
Thursday, Feb. 24
- Firing of officers urged after alleged cover-up
- Gibbons apologizes on camera for aired 'communist' remark
- Volcano, air crash risk issues still not resolved
- Rogers wants to be permanent chancellor
- Gas supply, demand uneven, PUC told
- Highway plan may displace hundreds
- Assembly panel OKs wage hike
- Two detection machines tested at McCarran
- Students pay tribute to fallen ex-classmate
- State agency mulls tow car regulations
- Taxable sales continue rising by double digits
- Rate deal lauded as step forward for Nevada Power
- CDW a catch for valley
- Hughes Center owner reports higher earnings
- Planned shooting range not given priority by panel
- State still fastest growing
- Political corruption case involving strip club postponed
- Harrah's partners with Singapore developer
- Sports briefs for February 24, 2005
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Mack dedicates fight to fallen 'brother'
- Sun ranked one of top 10 sports sections by APSE
- Prosecutor frustrated in new postponement in murder case
- Scattered thunderstorms may hit valley Friday, Saturday
- Doctor also faces charges in California
- LV places Daines on unpaid leave because of her candidacy
- State's plan to improve child welfare system gets federal OK
- Former detective evades indictment
- CAT drivers object to cameras recording them
- News briefs for February 24, 2005
- Boyd donation to UNLV set
- Psychologist helped Titans win the mental game
- Killer B's bring 'A' game off the bench
- Troops in combat areas get tax options
- Coronado High School's Bay wins principal award
- State tournament goes south
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Opponents catch up to Anderson in series opener
- Community briefs for February 24, 2005
- Letter: Hockey's mess is owners' fault and Bettman's
- Soaring growth lies ahead for popular airport
- Redemption on the menu for UNLV
- Media company posts huge loss
- Tribal police say they're handcuffed by California
- Letter: 'Crisis' describes whole system
- Letter: Better inspiration for Holocaust memorial note
- Legislative briefs for February 24, 2005
- Wranglers turn eyes to future
- Measure would give voters power to veto casino
- Falcons' line coach walks away again
- Reid seeks resolution on Social Security
- Small-town Pyramid Lake plays big-time basketball
- Communication mixup in homeless sweep admitted
- Reno hopes to hasten recovery
- Coronado's success well ahead of schedule
- Bill to increase tax on casino winnings dies
- Mandalay to report earnings
- Editorial: Wildlife, yes; drilling, no
- Editorial: Low regard for science
- Resident spurns council, going to court over emus
- Chain quiet on development
- State hires Gaming Board lobbyist over objections
- Obituaries for February 24, 2005
- Political powerbroker Smith dies
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Foundation's objective is to educate
- About Face: Caricaturists quick on the draw at Palace Station
- U.S. Senate leader addresses Nevada Legislature
Wednesday, Feb. 23
- Police won't charge teen in accidental shooting of siblings
- Storms wash away more rain records
- Lawyer: Nevada kept out of Yucca meetings
- Racing, wet street lead to death
- MGM-Mandalay buyout breezes by Control Board
- Culinary, Aladdin set to talk
- Rain delay: Weather puts valley construction projects on hold
- Homebuilder boosts 2005 forecast
- Senate OKs pay raise for lawmakers
- Tax hike solutions moved to front burner
- Appeals court overturns molestation conviction
- Wild horse protection sought
- Columnist Jeff German: Mandalay's Sloan charts new course
- Refinancing to cut quarterly profit by $133 million
- Mountain summit addresses the effects of increased use
- Utility, state agree on rate hike
- Mandalay Resort buyout is 'revenue story,' officials say
- Coalition looking to avoid another 'crisis'
- Investor wins approval to buy stake in Kerr-McGee
- NLV distribution center planned
- Police probe garbage bin find
- Resolution on centennial passes
- Legislative briefs for February 23, 2005
- Sports briefs for February 23, 2005
- Rogers nixes Hoppe sabbatical
- High school's science project Tad bit of work
- Reid urges registration law change
- Daines won't campaign for N. Las Vegas judge position
- Henderson opposition prompts RTC to give up on terminal
- News briefs for February 23, 2005
- Judge orders reinstatement for whistleblower
- Students chew the fat with 'Super Size Me' filmmaker
- Companies, executives ordered to pay up
- Seniors feel appeals made statement on taxes
- Consumer inflation increases by modest 0.1 percent in January
- Dollar rises as Japan, South Korea say they won't sell the currency
- Texas panel mulls gambling
- Slots bill on the move
- Weather increases West Nile threat
- Fight fixer goes to prison
- Reno coach declares: 'It would take a near-perfect game' to beat Gaels
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Baseball talk takes public hit from Wynn
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Kanaan maintains lofty goals after record-breaking season
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Living la vida 'pura'
- Columnist Peter Benton: Takefuji Classic just around the corner
- Columnist Adam Candee: No sparks flying from wet matches
- Rain a factor in crashes
- Company to purchase VirtGame for $20 million
- Lawmakers near nitty-gritty of slots amendment
- Job applicant sues casino over weight rules
- James refuses to name starter
- Cross-gender fight in the works
- Letter: Dental school is a valuable asset
- Letter: Amendment is more ambitious than older ERA
- Adding airport to monorail has baggage attached
- Senator wants rural input on petitions
- Goodman sits in on passage of resolution on centennial
- Editorial: Initiative is paying off
- Editorial: New Metro policy will save lives
- Hospital hosting diabetes classes
- Jewish Federation will host Dershowitz
- License plate will help the outdoors
- Obituaries for February 23, 2005
- Community briefs for February 23, 2005
- Regents to honor Nevada citizens
- The Pizza Guys: Arena, Facchini bring decades of experience to Las Vegas chain
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Bellagio, chefs boost Ruvo center
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: 'Salute to Heroes' gets healthy show of support
Tuesday, Feb. 22
- Former judge, community leader White dies at age 71
- Valley hit by record-setting rain
- Two people hurt in crash near McCarran
- Battle over Nevada's federal land sales is about to begin
- State mental health chief wants 400 more employees
- Judge pushes youth halfway house
- Nevada projected to lose $432 million in federal budget cuts
- Police modify 'excited delirium' response
- Columnist Jeff German: Prosecutors' union effort hits snag
- Copied cat gives pause at veterinarians' convention
- Supreme Court won't hear challenge of tribal compacts
- U.K. casinos may be limited to remote, poor regions
- For-sale industrial buildings are increasing in popularity
- MGM Mirage outlines deal to regulators
- Greek Isles owner refutes sale report
- Gaming briefs for February 22, 2005
- Company reports best quarter in three years
- Aristocrat enjoys record earnings
- Bank of America Plaza sold
- Jack Galardi hospitalized; license hearing postponed
- Sports briefs for February 22, 2005
- Still reeling from floods, state's rural residents brace for more
- Lottery still selling tickets after top prizes claimed
- Study: Misdirected baggage costs airlines $1.6 bil. a year
- Home improvement chain reports solid rise in earnings
- Company to rescreen 17,000 customers in wake of breach
- Consumer confidence slips in February
- Fourth-quarter profit rises
- Simple battery charge turns expensive for Las Vegas pilot
- Democrats make push for passage of minimum wage
- News briefs for February 22, 2005
- Coyote Springs clears hurdle
- Ousting opponents one by one
- Shades of 1998 for Valley High
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Watch out, here come the Rebels
- Dolezel improving, still out Saturday
- Letter: War is well worth continuing effort
- Letter: Finding ways to limit greenhouse gases is crucial
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Finishing second doesn't lessen thrill of race for defending champ
- Editorial: Ticktock, ticktock ...
- Preps results
- Editorial: Stop abusing the rights of the homeless
- Statewide homeless count almost 12,000
- Sandoval urges caution in quest for Canadian drugs
- Obituaries for February 22, 2005
- Blood drives
- Immunization schedule for February 22, 2005
- Community briefs for February 22, 2005
- Two youths given spirit awards
- L.A.-Vegas link examined at UNLV redevelopment forum
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Scenery is a bloomin' miracle
- The Romantics: Nevada Ballet Theatre performs celebrated 'Romeo and Juliet'
Monday, Feb. 21
- City to probe sweep of homeless camp
- Ex-wife expected standoff situation to occur
- Issue of soaring property taxes heats up
- Two killed as truck explodes in morning crash on I-15
- Protesters make stand at atomic museum opening
- Finance panel makes pitches for surplus funds
- Exoneration sought for UNLV professor
- Teens' note contained plot to kill a teacher
- Web site plans partnership with Strip property
- Insta-Move closed down by regulators
- Golden Nugget settlement, fine on Thursday agenda
- Antitrust waiting period expires for Harrah's-Caesars merger
- Asian Chamber honors leaders
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: NHL has been lapped by NASCAR
- Sports briefs for February 21, 2005
- Playboy concept store to open
- Low-fare carrier Song to add transcontinental flights
- Few respond to utility's request to increase rates
- Wreck cuts short younger Busch's experience
- Lady Rebels climb even in MWC
- Legislature weighs minimum wage
- EPA revises perchlorate evaluation
- Ohio lawmakers to take up another gambling debate
- Gambling board examines $280 million track sale
- Lawmaker wants casino
- Policy group warns of new lottery tactic
- Bank makes bid for Japanese lender
- Gaels stop Centennial juggernaut
- Rain expected to visit throughout the week
- Summit planned on problems at Mount Charleston
- Emergency funds OK'd
- News briefs for February 21, 2005
- Boxer gets 15 months in fight-fix conviction
- Gordon gets late push from Busch
- Rebels are on a Rocky Mountain high heading into Colorado
- Gladiators sink to all-time low on offense, 38-13
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Minimum weights finally raised to 116
- Letter: Taxes must be kept reasonable
- Letter: Bush's education plan is creating better schools
- Editorial: Teens need this law
- Editorial: A 'crisis' in name only
- Obituaries for February 21, 2005
- Alleged killer says victim fell 3 feet
- Lawyer reprimanded for missing deadlines
- ACLU seeking exoneration of UNLV professor
- Indictment: Actress falsely claimed cancer
- 15 county residents named to state boards
- Tour guides sought for post office
- Birth announcements for February 21, 2005
- Dialed-in Harry Connick Jr. a smooth operator
- Las Vegas singers face the music in Idol' competition
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Pet project an inexact science
- The Lonely Won: Oscar's victors often suffer from imminent decline
Sunday, Feb. 20
Saturday, Feb. 19
Friday, Feb. 18
- Lawmakers get first taste from bitter homeowners
- Airport land deals leave plenty of wreckage
- Valley could lose $16.2 million in low-income housing funds
- TSA to make rules conform to federal guidelines
- Casinos helping pull tribes from poverty, study shows
- Goodman criticizes secrecy of deal between utilities
- State's nursing student capacity may double
- Tougher laws for teenage drivers weighed
- Former skipper wants Navy to recognize heroic crewman
- New home sales set January record
- LV-based firm narrows losses
- Business leaders inducted into Nevada Hall of Fame
- Columnist Jeff German: Budget cuts hurt drug war
- Mississippi regulators approve Macau project
- Lawmaker wants to ban Nevada casino advertising
- Lake levels likely to keep dropping
- College donations contingent on state funding
- Broker arrested
- LV-Pittsburgh route planned
- Gladiators getting new results under new leader
- DEI duo controls one duel race
- Youngest starter takes on mantel of leadership
- Shows of determination
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Grounded Sherman's new career takes flight
- Sports briefs for February 18, 2005
- Where does UNLV's comeback rank against the all-time greats?
- Virgin Valley pulls a UNLV on Moapa Valley in semifinal
- Bulldogs, Panthers take different routes to championship game
- Centennial High buries season scoring record
- Balanced attack puts Rams in Sunrise final
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Qualifying race a learning experience for Busch
- Two killed in crashes ID'd
- Growth task force ready with ideas
- Motorists warned of closures as U.S. 95 work continues
- Senator questions Test Site security
- Holiday travelers to Southern Cal could face slides
- Shutdown of Indian casino in N.M. sought
- Nearby elementary locked down because of standoff with suspect
- Obituaries for February 18, 2005
- Fishing report: Largemouth fishing looks promising
- Winning lottery ticket worth $100,000 pulled from trash
- U.S. attorney, Santee Sioux reach gaming settlement
- Court: State can't tax cruises-to-nowhere
- Tribe sets sight on off-reservation casino
- Life Experience: Ever-expanding 'Celebration' trumpets Black History Month
- Lions set sights on eye care for poor
- Weight limits set for servers
- Longtime LV fight timekeeper Bisek dies at 72
- 'Super Size' filmmaker to speak after showing
- Supreme Court rejects killers' appeals
- State revokes parole for contract killer in 1974 case
- Killing of popular man saddens NLV neighborhood
- 'Crocodile Hunter' seeks Las Vegas zoo
- Ensign wants limits off Medicare therapy
- State's high suicide rate targeted
- Bill seeks fair regents' hearings for personnel
- Letter: Lottery would help education
- Letter: Bush not credible on Social Security
- Letter: President cannot be blamed for North Korea
- Editorial: Preserving our history
- Editorial: Council's about-face
- Community briefs for February 18, 2005
- Holiday Closings
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: When Lowers hits the road, the road hits back
- Datebook for February 18, 2005
- On Display for February 18, 2005
- 'Madness' at Joint is no day at the beach
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Owners strike right chord at Casa di Amore
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: In any color, Le Creuset remains top cookware
- CD a 'Gate' to Santamaria's work
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Gimme Gimmes raise bar with comedic release
- Performing Arts for February 18, 2005
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Stuart's resolve is legendary
- Wynn's Las Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Hackett engenders attention
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Thought is obstructed
- To The Hilt
- Columnist Jeff German: Tide may wash away advocates of Yucca
- Letter: GOP brought us war, huge deficit
- Letter: Another way to tax property
- Letter: Dental school is a great service, don't close it
- Editorial: Don't be quick to judge
- Editorial: So, why is Yucca work continuing?
- Strengthening the legacy
- Congressman questions Test Site security
Thursday, Feb. 17
- Strip club reopens after liquor license restored
- Protest of teacher's suspension continues
- Police question safety of Tasers
- New school designs to be safe and green
- Lawmakers back Guinn plan to save Millennium Scholarships
- Price of gasoline could reach record high
- Bus-stop death draws 40 years
- Delay in construction of solar energy project draws criticism
- LV airline plans Missouri flights
- Alleged peeping Tom arrested in Henderson
- News briefs for February 17, 2005
- Universities could be forced to return funds
- Groups tangle over Strip high-rise project
- FTC signs off on MGM Mirage's buyout of Mandalay Resort Group
- Third season to debut on Travel Channel
- The 'other' Hard Rock targets expansion
- Company honored by Asian Chamber of Commerce
- LV-based AmLand plans condo towers
- Nevada Power says proposed rate delay would mitigate effect of hike
- Public meetings scheduled
- Settlement reached in local suit over do-not-call violations
- Coaches expect close, exciting games in Class 3A semis
- Other side of the fence
- Teacher leaves campus after students protest
- Attorney says Sisolak should be compensated for airspace invasion
- Sunrise semifinals feature championship rematch
- Next two games crucial in shaping Lady Rebels' season
- Spoonhour still part of UNLV family
- Wynn team won't fight Adelson's Walgreens project
- Sports briefs for February 17, 2005
- Bill clarifies student residency
- Despite Yucca uncertainty, industry plans new plants
- Guinn lends support for mental court
- Legislative briefs for February 17, 2005
- Lawmakers launch new heliport effort
- Two killed in accidents on Lake Mead roads
- Local 1A teams swept from girls' tourney
- 60-story building to replace historic railroad cottages
- Governor's aide briefed on megamall casino
- Legislation to legalize slots advances in Maryland Senate
- Council enters land deal with McDonald
- Some considering linking slot machines with Texas lottery
- Racing Services founder says she should be acquitted
- City officials sign lease with Wild Rose Entertainment
- Tribe looks to develop floating casino off Mexico
- Grant program to help downtown area
- Leading economic indicators fall 0.3 percent in January
- Busch out front for IROC
- Letter: Trips to Iraq divert attention
- Letter: Leaders too far removed from average workers
- Editorial: A season melts away
- Editorial: Heartless budget plan
- Gillespie named NLV fire chief
- City seeks time to address issues of conservation
- Women of Faith conference starts at T&M
- Sea Scout's dream of wings comes true
- Community briefs for February 17, 2005
- Obituaries for February 17, 2005
- Member of gang sentenced to 14 years
- Status of DNA may be key in serial rape case
- Father of Marine who died in Iraq still has questions
- Columnist Susan Snyder: McCarran has a lot of issues
- That Sinking Feeling: Animatronic figures, tireless staff bring Atlantis to life at Forum Shops
Wednesday, Feb. 16
- Nuke official: Take Yucca benefits
- Homeland security funds would cause other law-enforcement cuts
- Wynn boasts high-tech slot floor
- Family says man killed by police mentally ill
- Speculation drives up shares of Riviera owner
- Plan to save scholarships offered
- Education official: Property tax cap would cause shortfall
- Control Board meetings on MGM, Mandalay buyout set
- Slot maker to open Asian office
- LV first in housing appreciation
- Gun maker expands to Nevada after ruling by California AG
- Bush's top economic adviser leaving his post
- Columnist Jeff German: Feds show Nevada no quarter
- Nevada officials dissect Bush's proposed cuts
- State amendment would double lawmakers' pay
- McCarran castoffs turned into gold
- New tax approved for car rentals
- Cancer insurance coverage urged
- Women of Distinction awards ceremony planned
- Domenici urges support for Yucca
- Unauthorized guns brought onto Test Site
- Budget cutbacks ground weekend weather balloons
- Bill would give guardsmen more health care access
- Ensign seeks to ban interstate sale of animal-fighting tools
- News briefs for February 16, 2005
- Angelos family nixes purchase of raceway
- Renewable energy report encouraging for Nevada
- Cities negotiates land deals with Oklahoma-based tribe
- Board vacancies stall projects in Illinois
- Obituaries for February 16, 2005
- State may garnish jackpots won by deadbeat parents
- MGM could decide soon on stake in MotorCity Casino
- Lottery chief proposes lower commissions on slot games
- Winnings for casinos remain relatively flat
- Man for all races
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Kudos to Sweet Lou, local legend
- Defending champs extended to OT
- New big shot on campus
- Funds OK'd for traffic controls
- Airport parking rates are changing
- Nation's construction at two-decade high
- Gates promises a more secure Web browser
- Three plead guilty to rigging insurance bids
- Sports briefs for February 16, 2005
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Hidden treasure? NCAA futures still carry value
- Editorial: Free press at stake
- Letter: Arafat's death key to cease-fire
- Letter: Reid's will won't be easy to dismiss
- Letter: System depends on hearty input, vigilant activism
- Desert Pines duo the real deal against Gators
- Editorial: Kindergarten proposal has worthy goal
- Battle brews over handicapped spaces
- Shorthanded Foothill succumbs to Valley's pressure
- Las Vegas defense in a rush to prove worth
- Will race for food: Past champions compare checkbooks with today's Nextel Cup drivers
- Columnist Adam Candee: Even with riches coming, free time is not a luxury Moore can afford
- Bail reduced in abuse case stemming from girls' stabbing
- Drug addict's taped testimony fingers defendant in killing
- Water, sewer rates to be raised over next two years
- Murder suspect wanted since 1993 in Chicago is caught in LV
- Legislative briefs for February 16, 2005
- Titus rips Bush plan to take land sales funds
- Immunization schedule for February 16, 2005
- Be careful when viewing wildflowers
- Monorail officials offer reassurance
- Community briefs for February 16, 2005
- Stiffer domestic violence law urged
- Big Business: Fashion industry has designs on expanding plus-size market
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Men's mag is loaded with Cargo
- FTC clears MGM Mirage buyout of Mandalay Resort Group
Tuesday, Feb. 15
- Ski resort reopens after avalanche
- Fed judge dismisses Mosley suit against discipline panel
- Arrest is made after body found at motel
- State's rate of black grads rises
- Bodman: DOE must be ready to restart nuke weapons tests
- Columnist Jeff German: Israeli mob still has grip
- Editorial: A new role for Dean
- Beers wants to pull dental school
- Cottages may make way for downtown high rise
- Gang member arrested in LV
- Ex-athlete, teacher gets 2-5 years in sex case
- Southern Hills Level II nursery
- MAGIC convention in town
- St. Rose, coalition reach deal
- Rise in room rates, payoff of markers lift profits on Strip
- Casino company buys motel
- Riviera narrows losses in fourth quarter
- Analysts debate effect of Indian gaming as 2004 revenue jumps
- Harrah's hopes to grab larger share of convention industry
- Moncrief to pay fine in exchange for criminal charges being dropped
- Sports briefs for February 15, 2005
- Green Valley wins with fourth-quarter fireworks
- Receiver: LV firm's title woes worse than expected
- Wynn hoping to make megaresort feel smaller
- NHL owner is sued over stake in casino
- Max makes early appearance from his Red Rock burrow
- Group complains about federal budget cuts
- Obituaries for February 15, 2005
- News briefs for February 15, 2005
- Outgoing Yucca director sees budget as top priority
- Martin content with final lap
- Seven-hour standoff ends in death of Las Vegas man
- Retail sales drop 0.3% in January
- 51s bring back two of team's leaders
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Canseco: Meeting here put Bonds on path to 73
- Superintendent tells lawmakers full-day kindergarten top priority for educators
- Disney taking hotel bookings 7 months before opening
- Assembly panel approves money for mental health triage center
- Felons' check-in law to be relaxed
- New school police chief must adjust to culture shock
- Equipment lodged under walkway
- Closure of casino meeting prompts ire of activists
- Off-night shooting doesn't stop Rams
- Letter: War funds must be in budget
- Letter: Health care crisis deserves most attention
- Top-seeded Bishop Gorman boys cognizant of last year's upset loss
- Tribe accuses Pataki of cronyism in deals
- Preps: Schedule
- Lawmaker pitches video lottery for bars
- Court OKs bankruptcy plan
- Poll finds most in favor of slot machines at tracks
- $324 million is pledged for Casino Windsor expansion
- Struggling DEI still the team to beat
- Editorial: Shield Nellis from growth
- Clarification
- Goodwill plans new training program
- U.S. music stores will feature LV Centennial CDs
- Community briefs for February 15, 2005
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Travelers driven to RV show
Monday, Feb. 14
- Man barricades himself in apartment
- Two women injured in crash
- News briefs for Feb. 14, 2005
- NBC spot in the cards for poker tourney
- More poker rooms going smoke-free
- City orders sweep of another camp
- Las Vegas concrete company plans IPO
- Lennar gains 300 acres from Celebrate Homes
- Gaming Commission chairman: Nevada Powerball would be illegal
- America West says McCarran congestion cause for concern
- Chocolate fountain flows at Bellagio
- Bighorn leading possible Nevadaquarters
- Union chief rips plan to shut down prison camp at Nellis AFB
- NHP car is stolen; six damaged during chase
- Computerized leg gives dancer hope
- Planned talks on locals casinos nixed
- Culinary Union finds new political director
- Sports briefs for February 14, 2005
- More rain records are expected to fall this week
- Obituaries for February 14, 2005
- Marine was to be home within days
- Supreme Court takes up county appeal
- NHP car stolen, six damaged during chase
- Comeback win one for the ages
- Jarrett in the driver's seat
- Two witnesses can't place weapon in suspect's hand
- Conviction returned in death of drug dealer at LV motel
- Rancho shoots for the stars without having a star shooter
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Home run record needs a recount
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Kentucky Derby fever strikes Vegas race books
- Lady Rebels see progress
- Mistakes don't get Gladiators down
- Kyle Busch unexpectedly strong in qualifying, focused on duals
- Preps
- Letter: Smaller classes must be priority
- Letter: Reid should lead proud, loyal opposition
- Editorial: Save the scholarships
- Relaying hope
- News briefs for February 14, 2005
- Verizon to buy MCI for $6.75 bil.
- Man hit after cars try to miss him
- GM pays $2 billion to end auto alliance, win diesel designs
- Editorial: Drug plan's bogus stats
- Tribe to argue again for recognition timeline
- February same-store sales rising within retailer's forecast
- Bankruptcy judge allows track to borrow $1.2 million
- Supreme Court to consider gambling law challenge
- BLB Investors moves to block gambling competition
- C-Leg offers hope for those missing knee
- Columnist Susan Sndyer: Holiday is key for Lovelock
- Next ACT set for April 9
- Birth announcements for February 14, 2005
- Community briefs for February 14, 2005
- Citizens learn what to do in case of disaster
- NLV, county to team up in restricting housing near Nellis
- Killers come up short in Grammy bid
- Mos Def's character outpaces material at House of Blues
- Thrills & Pills: Relationships boosted by erectile-dysfunction treatments
Friday, Feb. 11
- Recent floods raise questions about Yucca rail
- Nevada's casinos won record $10.6 billion last year
- Plan calls for annual apartment inspections
- Chu, DOE's top Yucca official, resigns
- Lawyers discuss handling of Yucca documents
- Utilities' agreements mean planning replaces lawsuits
- Treasures club may reopen soon
- Donation seen as cultural coup for UNLV collection
- Officials split on property taxes
- Moncrief may be close to settlement
- Professor eyes suit against university
- Golden Nugget owners vow to return to Vegas market
- Legislators seek solutions to health care affordability
- Contest winners record song
- Columnist Jeff German: Cabbie's recklessness nets suspects
- Union pickets Wal-Mart
- America West seeks efficiency in Las Vegas through pilot base
- Professional women dare to stay home
- Reid: Dean effective leader for Democrat Party
- News briefs for February 11, 2005
- Project offers a better way to get alcoholics off the streets
- Ex-investor relations manager accused of insider trading
- Mesquite, Boulder City seek separate seats on agency
- Sports briefs for February 11, 2005
- Gladiators' backs against the wall two games in
- McCullough ponders future after fifth loss in title fight
- Rematch: All eyes on Heath
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Centennial, Weitz have reached the summit
- New Utah coach brings out the best in star guard
- Rain is expected to continue
- Smaller feel sought for next generation schools
- Leach a hit with journalism students
- Technical foul helps Skyhawks complete rally
- Palo Verde fights through adversity, wins region
- Rancho snatches second place
- Foothill clinches playoffs
- Lady Rebels start second run through MWC in comfort zone
- Tibbetts returns to Las Vegas with no ill will for Wranglers
- Democrats urge Bush to call off attacks on Reid
- Property tax issue still county's prime concern
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Rusty has last chance to fill in the blank
- Fishing report: The only good news seems to be weather
- Casino-courses bill dies
- Senator disappointed lottery for troops won't advance
- McCain: Process for tribal casino 'wrong'
- Court upholds Narragansett Indians' land trust bid
- Legislative panel supports revised confidentiality statute
- Letter: Global warming widely accepted
- Letter: Citizens cherish public lands
- Letter: Four more years of awful policies
- Letter: Not paying IOUs is pure thievery
- Letter: Other solutions readily available
- Letter: Private sector not trustworthy for Social Security
- Editorial: Too many cases, too few judges
- Editorial: Ethics panel is weak
- Obituaries for February 11, 2005
- Defense puts killing blame on key witness
- Krolicki makes run for lieutenant governor official
- Controversy looms over Ivanpah airport deals
- CPR classes are scheduled
- Kids pour out their hearts, change to tsunami victims
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Seattle 'brothers' bringing full-blooded sound to Vegas
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Papa won't preach about cancellation of sitcom
- Uncle Tupelo's 'Anodyne' leaves fans wanting more
- Illegal prescription drugs seized at two grocery stores
- Man, 18, pleads guilty in death of housesitter
- Judge again dismisses lawsuit by man-turned-female stripper
- Burnett celebrates stories of life in one-woman show
- Fed jury convicts man in fatal heist
- 'Ka' succeeds on strength of its production, not story
- On Display for February 11, 2005
- Performing Arts for February 11, 2005
- Datebook for February 11, 2005
- Bard fans can get thee to CCSN
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Miller putting stock in her musical career
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Anderson at home in Branson
- Triple Threat: With three nominations, Killers join high-powered Grammy field
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Tardy Valentines can still make deadline
- Highlights of 2004 revenue report on Nevada casinos
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Give 'em hell, Harry
- Columnist Jeff German: Goodman fumbles chance to woo NFL
- Letter: Viagra should not be covered
- Letter: Nevadans should regret re-electing dishonest Bush
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Session spawns early intrigue
- Editorial: More schools needed
- Editorial: It's politics versus facts
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Neighbors on watch after attack
- Good Samaritan
- A huge mountain to climb
- Traffic cameras: Big Brother watching, or life savers?
- Scrapbooking provides creative outlet for hobbyists' memories
- Rapid response
- Mother of slain girl, 3, pleads not guilty to child abuse charges
Thursday, Feb. 10
- FBI agent found unconscious
- Ensign to re-introduce malpractice limit bill
- Center construction continues
- Senate committee hits snag on prescriptions
- State's voting machines being pushed nationwide
- Missing man on store video
- Teenager hit with murder charge
- Gibson urges action to keep city affordable
- High cost of building schools challenged
- Report: County judges buried by workload
- Insurer reports increase in quarterly profit
- Trade deficit effect on Nevada has remained small
- Mesquite to seek flood funds
- Panel isn't backing bid to change ethics laws
- Lincoln County land sale nets $47.5 million
- Lawmakers press Bodman on Yucca
- Caesars hails Las Vegas; Strip drives quarter
- SEC requests documents related to lawsuits
- Mall owner's income falls
- New Vegas furniture shows add more aspects
- Boyd profits soar on Las Vegas, AC power
- Nevada Power, Water Authority to announce cooperative agreement
- Centennial sets new standard for offense
- Robinson gets call to replace QB Dolezel
- Blankson on target in the clutch
- Sports briefs for February 10, 2005
- Columnist Jeff Haney: McCullough takes aim at second world title
- Rebels finish 14th of 15 teams
- Preps basketball: Boys' state rankings
- Preps basketball: Girls' state rankings
- Durango clinches No. 2 seed
- Boxing: WBC rankings
- Murder-rape suspect's IQ challenged
- Perkins' targeting of private hospitals comes under fire
- Gibbons set for Homeland Security panel
- Mother's accountability in 2-year-old's death unresolved
- U.S. trade deficit hits all-time high of $617.7 billion in 2004
- Expert urges cool heads in tax debate
- Lawmaker wants casinos to pay more tax
- Struggle over gambling heats up in Maryland
- Narragansetts propose new casino referendum
- Yucca board says shield concerns may slow licensing
- Palo Verde win sets up division showdown with Centennial
- $500 million bond plan advances
- Championship Chase
- Verizon makes informal buyout bid of $6.3 billion
- Candidate spins webs around Montandon domain names
- Law would place state's voting machines nationwide
- Bill would protect limits on nonresident hunting tags
- Economic hardship offered as key to property tax relief
- Letter: Bush plan: More harm than good
- Letter: Democratic Party out of good ideas
- Letter: Compromise on Social Security
- Letter: UMC didn't cut foundation ties
- Letter: Students really dictate classroom
- Letter: Lack of support disheartening for frazzled teachers
- Municipal judge candidate criticizes Kerns' record
- Single-payer health system encouraged
- Lawmaker frustrated over scholarship funding
- Editorial: New title, same clout
- Editorial: Time to act, not whine
- Community briefs for February 10, 2005
- Obituaries for February 10, 2005
- Eldorado graduate makes the best of hometown assignment
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Pay phones target of balm scare
- A Little More: Nevada Conservatory Theatre sees 'Man for All Seasons' play as relevant to our times
Wednesday, Feb. 9
- Property taxes take center stage
- Murder charge expected in girl's death
- Insurer's profit nearly doubles
- Budget cutbacks could force closure of Nellis federal prison
- Fewer malpractice rate increase requests made since limit passed
- Sunrise now second trauma center
- Workers dismantle water park
- Columnist Jeff German: Crazy Horse boss Faraci takes early 'retirement'
- District facing shortage of classroom seats
- Researchers: Traffic could slow down valley's growth
- California flu strain making way to LV
- Project would widen NLV roadway
- Construction plans for Yucca rail line could begin next year
- HCA, Universal Health reach rate agreements with coalition
- Clayton to recuse himself from megamerger debate
- Body found at Mojave High School
- Guinn names Reid relative to replace Hawk on board
- Tourists budgeting more for gambling trips
- New Year festivities aimed at attracting Asian visitors
- Goodman: LVCVA needs to address NFL stance
- Force goes for fourteen
- Morgan earns second start at point guard
- Overtime loss is no moral victory
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Recruiting Las Vegas not as new as you think
- Sports briefs for February 9, 2005
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Handicappers: Think about fading world champions
- Testing started on 11,400 inmates for tuberculosis
- Test pilots prepare to finish the manual on new Raptors
- Nevada delegation sees fight over highway funds
- Chu says DOE to improve plans to ship waste
- Daniels, who led Playboy empire in '70s, dies
- Cab crashes after being hijacked
- Profit strong; sales disappoint
- Boulder City candidate drops out
- Columnist Adam Candee: Spring not yet sprung for UNLV women
- Columnist Peter Benton: Tempo is the key to a more consistent swing
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- New voting machines needed to replace paperless versions
- Highway death raises questions on future of nutrition company
- Palo Verde, Centennial to meet in Sunset final
- Foothill locked out of playoffs
- Rancho rolls short-handed Desert Pines
- Falcons lose shooting star for one game
- Appraisal process key part of audit of land deals
- Shareholders of Trump Hotels aim to file own plan
- Gaming board hires five employees, divides duties
- Letter: Superintendent should step in
- Letter: Teachers blamed for students who don't make effort
- Authorities crack down on illegal gambling
- Official sides with taxpayer in challenge to gambling law
- Editorial: Sleazy Republican tactic
- Editorial: Under Bush, education is in a decline
- Task force sets water resources, air quality as priorities
- Firefighter's appeal in lawsuit rejected
- Gang member sentenced in crack cocaine sales
- With revenue a mystery, county plots spending
- Suspect's IQ, confession key in crime spree case
- Trial ordered in killing of tourist at McDonald's
- Gibbons asks why education funds not spent
- Storyteller will celebrate Black History Month
- Community briefs for February 9, 2005
- Obituaries for February 9, 2005
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Fremont gets whole lot of soul
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Junior League celebrates women at Stratosphere
Tuesday, Feb. 8
- DOE official says Yucca unlikely to open on time
- North Las Vegas medical complex included in budget
- Perkins proposes cut in property taxes
- School building projects over budget
- Study: 40 percent of Nevada grads not ready for college
- Reid slammed in Republican e-mail
- Transportation cuts may not affect local highway projects
- News briefs for February 8, 2005
- Police probe unrelated shootings; one dead
- Columnist Jeff German: Lawmakers must bolster meeting law
- Program for middle schoolers may be eliminated
- City in flap with family concerning flightless birds
- Golden Nugget's Poster deals, property accepts $30,000 fine
- Financial expert joins board
- Company increases dividend
- Gaming awareness group creates advisory council
- Aladdin, Clear Channel join forces
- Sports briefs for February 8, 2005
- Wynn ad a prelude to resort's April opening
- Settlement doesn't assure PurchasePro shareholders relief
- Clayton named to Control Board
- Health coalition negotiations with HCA remain contentious
- Legislature briefs for February 8, 2005
- Bush plans $191 million for new nuke plants
- Supporters want DOE to ask for $1 billion for Yucca
- Woman pleads not guilty in son's attempted murder
- Perkins comes out strong against pot
- BLM ready for 'historic' sale
- Effort to punish UNLV professor gains exposure
- Home-invasion shooting investigated
- Drivers asked to help with security
- Program to help middle school students may be axed
- Nightclub owner settles suit over Neonopolis bias
- Carson City briefs for February 8, 2005
- Tribe building plant to power properties
- Only two members to meet
- Penn-Argosy deal scrutinized
- Advisory council created
- Group of investors plans to purchase Lincoln Park
- Fourth-quarter earnings rise
- SEC filing details auditor fees
- December consumer credit rises less than expected
- Wranglers face familiar foe, former leader
- Rebels game in defeat
- Bies: Inflation 'under control'
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Bench the Leon-hearts in favor of lionhearts
- Patriots play disrespect card
- Letter: Panel has role in malpractice suits
- Letter: Betrayal of trust must be factor in abuse sentencing
- Editorial: Budget slams Nevada
- Editorial: Misguided priorities
- Community briefs for February 8, 2005
- Immunization schedule for February 8, 2005
- Las Vegas woman honored by Nevada Army Guard
- Obituaries for February 8, 2005
- Columnist Susan Snyder: High fashion is for the well-heeled
Monday, Feb. 7
- $651 million requested for Yucca
- Man suing golf club had previous trouble with regulator
- Valley woman's case highlights medical malpractice debate
- FTC approves purchase of Indiana riverboat
- Budget plan cuts funds to several Nevada programs
- Wellpoint reports lower profit in first earnings since merger
- Four longtime senators not returning to capital
- 73rd Nevada session starts today
- Krolicki delays revealing plans for election
- Two LV black men lose airport concession
- Ex-company chief receives prison term
- Prosecutors petition high court for death penalty reversal
- Nonprofit elects new board members
- Flights planned between LV, Missoula, Mont.
- Bush's proposed BLM cuts could hurt Nevada
- Big game hunting
- Analyst predicts Russia as world's next gaming hotbed
- Expert upbeat on LV housing
- Landry's has big plans for Nugget
- Events target AIDS in black community
- 'Forever Plaid' an enjoyable, affordable '50s nostalgia trip
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- News briefs for February 7, 2005
- Neighbors nervous after couple stabbed
- Obituaries for February 7, 2005
- Nurse faces five years in prison for role in planning escape
- Mystery shrouds LV visit
- Several incumbents face no challenges
- Passenger numbers rise; cargo volume sets record
- Horse industry preparing to lobby on gambling
- FTC seeks further information on sale of Caesars Tahoe
- Dollar holds near 3-month high
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Rock Hard Ten delivers for Mandella in Strub
- Sports briefs for February 7, 2005
- Letter: Focus should be on Americans
- Letter: Boulder City remains vigilant against growth
- Birth announcements for February 7, 2005
- Chancellor gets power to fire college presidents
- Editorial: Hope, peril await foes of Yucca
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Tags, you're full of it
- Rebels have no time to sulk with Utes up next
- UFC finds home in Vegas
- Preps: Weekend results
- Young Gaels move on
- Country's winding road leads to Strait
- Ad blitz
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Quick trip covers a lot of territory
Friday, Feb. 4
- Largest watch store opens in Forum Shops
- School Board to work with new motto
- More file for positions on election ballots
- Teacher who was subject of violent cartoon fired
- Report: Nevada making headway in Yucca fight
- Lawyer: Airport land probe long overdue
- Landry's to buy Golden Nugget
- Couple stabbed in their home
- Guinn: Ex-official merits school honor
- Columnist Jeff German: Monorail's track record grows worse
- Flood victims still struggling
- Federal briefs for February 4, 2005
- Mother of stabbed kids is indicted
- News briefs for February 4, 2005
- Incidents resemble violence of 311 Boyz
- Man attempts to rob clinic
- Survey: Qualified workers scarce
- Nevada hospitals' profit down
- Hooters Air arrives in Vegas
- Hard Rock scores management deal
- Binion eyeing LV casino opportunities
- Judge: Seed firm CEO must repay creditors
- Ameristar Casinos earnings double
- Sports briefs for February 4, 2005
- Signings highlighted by first-year player
- Regents have no solution to textbook costs
- State workers will receive added health benefits
- Damaged sewage line being repaired
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Hall of Fame at UNLV forevermore Fred's World
- Maddux: Burnitz deal makes Sosa trade work
- History shows Rebels can turn season around
- 'US MARINE' will settle for 'Devil Dog' on Ward 6 ballot
- Congressman pushes Yucca action
- Metro officers who saved babies receive awards
- Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Oscar was really good, man
- Guinn asks for Yucca documents
- Hand-to-hand combat gets a grip on fans
- UNLV bidding practices studied
- Metro rookie hits 3 vehicles en route to call
- State offering tips to seniors on planning long-term care
- With San Jose on the horizon, Gladiators focus on mistakes
- Illinois, Louisville on collision course
- Fishing report: $10,000 tagged trout escapes without hook at Cave Lake event
- Preps: 2004-05 Signees
- Check-in controversy ices shooter in Skyhawks' OT loss to Gators
- Cimarron-Memorial expected to breeze through regionals
- Intensity ratcheted up for postseason
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Defending Nextel Cup champion hopes to make amends with drivers, fans
- Preps: Results
- With loan approved, confirmation dates set, Trump case moves on
- Lure of slots draw hopefuls from across U.S.
- New property owners expect to take over in April
- Measure to allow off-track betting fails
- Man loses appeal in killing of his mother, girlfriend
- 146,000 jobs added in January
- Woman linked to motel killing not granted immunity
- Last indicted Rolling 60s gang member is finally behind bars
- Late arrivals increased in 2004
- Atkinson Gates resting at home
- 63-year-old man convicted in killing
- Arts Advocates offers scholarships
- Community briefs for February 4, 2005
- Letter: Student's cartoon wasn't a big deal
- Letter: Linking tsunami, global warming is ridiculous
- Editorial: Reform sales of land
- Editorial: Outrageous sentencing
- Man sentenced in Vietnamese scam
- Test Site cleanup to include destroying unexploded shells
- Obituaries for February 4, 2005
- Saxophonist, bandleader Koral dies at 79
- Raptor testing entering its final stages at Nellis
- Council members want Boyd land deal review
- Brandin, purveyor of poultry, fish to LV resorts, dies at 87
- 'Forever Plaid' an enjoyable, affordable '50s nostalgia trip
- Theatrical Release: Cirque du Soleil tops itself again with staging of "Ka"
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Harary to 'debut' at Suncoast
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: 'Seasoned' Karam content on any sized stage
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: McGraw hasn't taken Strait path to stardom
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Drummer Bennet beats a path to Las Vegas
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Diamonds for Dinner is a girl's best friend
- Datebook for February 4, 2005
- Performing Arts for February 4, 2005
- Gang's best? That's 'Entertainment!'
- On Display for February 4, 2005
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Land deal symbol of cronyism
- Columnist Jeff German: President may be Nevada's biggest enemy
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Preserve the safety net
- Life's Work
- Letter: Don't touch Social Security
- Letter: Bush fooled Nevadans twice to vote for him
- Editorial: Legislature has no time to squander
- Columnist Susan Snyder: For ranger, ideas are springing up
- Spreading the wealth
- Future perfect
- College Goal Sunday helps ease angst of obtaining financial aid
Thursday, Feb. 3
- Sprint earnings almost quadruple
- Pulte earnings soar 60 percent
- NASDAQ requests more information on application
- Preparers trying to get taxpayers to file sooner
- PacifiCare profit doubles
- Local airlines to add new markets
- McCarran updates parking pay system
- Business and labor group considers building hospital
- Decision on Tropicana delayed
- State welfare agency seeks budget increase
- Black groups want ex-superintendent to be recognized
- UNLV hotel college looks at Singapore
- Deadlines set on malpractice cases
- Test Site guards failed attack drill
- Abraham: Congress should sidestep EPA on Yucca
- Neighbors duke it out over high rise
- Slaying suspects just wanted to shoot a car
- Nevadans say ground is laid for historic debate in Congress
- Teen who killed woman in crash could be out of prison soon
- BLM's latest land auction brings in $602.49 million
- City paid $7 million for land in Boyd proposal
- Atkinson Gates kept at UMC overnight
- News briefs for February 3, 2005
- Henderson prepares for St. Pat's parade
- Sunrise awaits trauma center OK
- Man killed in crash on Interstate 15
- PRODUCT REVIEW: Microsoft Streets & Trips avoids road to nowhere
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Toughman Gergen a prisoner of the sport
- Report addresses growth problems in Clark County
- High school to honor O'Callaghan
- Obituaries for February 3, 2005
- Virgin River flood plans considered
- Ward 6 candidate list grows
- LV to wait a month before voting on Lamb Park's future
- Tarkanian sworn in to office
- Fossils, plants keys to NLV expansion plans
- Two buildings given grants for downtown facelift
- Retailer's January sales rise
- Sanford: UNLV has reclaimed city recruiting
- Rookie once more
- Internal affairs finds evidence of misconduct against lieutenant
- New consul for Mexico vows to help oppressed
- Testing process may have led to excessive monorail wear
- Krolicki softening stand on Millennium program
- Cheyenne extends Palo Verde's skid
- Sports briefs for February 3, 2005
- Mentally ill continue to flood emergency rooms, panel says
- Three men get 2-5 years in attack on house sitters
- Preps: Boys' top ten
- Woman to be key witness in killing of drug dealer
- 'Big 3' carry Durango to victory at Western
- Ensign asks Interior Department to look into McCarran land deal
- History not long, but still heated in Centennial-Shadow Ridge rivalry
- Proposed development concerns residents, environmentalists
- Plan to rebate car registrations is under fire
- Utah swing pivotal for Lady Rebels
- Preps: Wednesday's results
- Letter: Rationale for invading Iraq was all wrong
- Editorial: Placing it all on red
- Corrections
- Editorial: Bush again jabs Nevada
- Letter: Kennedy won't 'pay any price'
- Letter: Bush did not properly plan
- Zoning board approves two casino sites in Vicksburg
- Kansas coalition seeks expanded gambling
- Super Bowl a sure bet to tempt problem gamblers
- Governor: Arbitration likely in dispute over gaming payments
- Lawmakers: Lottery game would help fight cancer
- Lottery chief not happy with eScratch performance
- Koval-Tropicana tops collision list
- Community briefs for February 3, 2005
- LV's municipal pool wins another national award
- LV Marines help to protect supply routes in Fallujah
- Boulder City festival is long on shorts
- Framing the Discussion: Third Thursday feeds growing art interest in Las Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Response has led to vicious cycle
Wednesday, Feb. 2
- Metro Police, BLM included in audit of county land sales
- Education official: State can't meet requirements
- Bush aims to redirect Nevada money
- Henderson council briefs
- News briefs for February 2, 2005
- LV sisters' case sheds light on immigration law
- Nevada wildlife program in deep financial trouble
- Stoic 13-year-old praises slain mom during tribute
- NFL rejects LVCVA's bid for ads
- State lacks funds for AIDS patients
- Judge orders home study of family
- Strip's gaming profit soars
- Columnist Jeff German: Casinos learning to play nice with NFL
- Slaying hits casino employees hard
- Monorail shut down for repair
- Berkley, Gibbons to lead group
- Official: Phasing in power rate increase could increase cost
- Group may appeal Web site ruling
- Surge in gambling revenue doubles Harrah's Entertainment earnings
- Snow: Valley development must change to ease traffic
- Past Nevada Medal Winners
- Quick first step
- Sanford's class gets 'A' grade
- Not just for bats anymore
- Wallace feeling a touch of retirer's remorse
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Treatment Parsons received is the pits
- Girls' state rankings
- School District official seeks spot on state board
- West division gets two more teams
- Sports briefs for February 2, 2005
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Late money at betting windows will be for the Birds
- Auditors inspect finances of defunct charter high school
- Columnist Peter Benton: Singh headlines list of players on 2005 Hall of Fame ballot
- Columnist Adam Candee: Outlook for UNLV women may not be so sunny
- Twins carry Basic to win against Foothill
- Wet winter can increase wildfire dangers
- LV Water District issued flood of water-waster fines
- Commissioner doesn't expect many NHL players to sign
- Hendrick team ably fills voids created by tragedy
- Preps: Tuesday's results
- Letter: Social Security reforms a sham
- Letter: Sarkisian sisters hardly a threat to national security
- Guinn asks for presidential disaster declaration
- Mesquite's response to Virgin River flood scrutinized
- Editorial: Why did this happen?
- Editorial: Panel won't serve victims
- Sands seeks to reduce loans' interest margins
- Obituaries for February 2, 2005
- Moratorium extended on neighborhood casinos
- Slot legislation proposed
- Tribe may withhold payment
- Caesars says tribe settled land claim with New York
- Resignation of head of problem gambling group sought
- Company will sell advisory unit to focus on credit cards
- Manufacturer profit dives 84 percent on charges
- PacifiCare awards $40,000 in grants
- New homes approved on 16 acres
- Henderson council briefs for February 2, 2005
- Council considers annexing 3,626 acres in southwest
- Community briefs for February 2, 2005
- Immunization schedule for February 2, 2005
- Groundbreaking held for psychiatric hospital in LV
- Former UNLV student sues school over poor grade
- Ex-judge candidate arrested for battery
- Rape victim: 'I know those eyes'
- Lone Mountain killing jury gives 40 years to life
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Wine benefit at Hilton draws a grand attendance
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Tiffany is always good company
- Peter's Principle: Mastrioni brings attitude, strong work ethic to Las Vegas restaurant
- Fiscal 2004 gross and net profits report on Nevada casinos
Tuesday, Feb. 1
- As cases pile up, Nevada's high court seeks funds for more judges
- Fundraising group may cut ties with UMC
- Searching for greener pastures
- Rogers wants full-time fundraising role
- Man arrested in fire at parent's home
- Berkley bill would divert nuke funds
- Columnist Jeff German: Lois can do much for Ward 1
- 'Mustard busters' relish yanking of invasive weed
- Lawyers in DA's office weigh union
- Stratosphere gets special delivery
- Airport land sale policies reviewed
- Talks continue over hospital rates
- Democrats say they won't give in to Bush
- Nevada remains big hit with filmmakers
- Reid pledges to fight possible new effort on bunker buster
- Hospital operators see income rise
- News briefs for February 1, 2005
- MGM Mirage's profit surpasses expectations
- Auction set for Wednesday at Cashman Theatre
- Sierra Health profit exceeds estimates
- Company with Henderson plant reports improved earnings
- Alliance Gaming announces $7.5 million quarterly loss
- National Lampoon, Barrick to offer spring break package
- Rx plan pushed for disabled
- Berkley tries again to divert nuke funds
- Candidates file for seats across valley
- Minnie to the Max: Callback founder employs energy, experience to boost LV entertainment scene
- High court rejects killer's appeal
- Metro Police put Super Bowl partiers on notice
- Appeal on attorney's fees rejected
- Firm fined $850 million over insurance practices
- Casino revenue in Miss. remains steady
- Council approves $700 million expansion to Foxwoods
- MTR Gaming stock surges
- New York blocks simulcasts to track
- Jurors asked whether execs meant to pay bribe or bonus
- Sports briefs for February 1, 2005
- L.A. water agency rains on LV parade
- Letter: State violated homeless' rights
- Letter: Use state surplus to fund freeze on property tax
- LV will take more time to study Lamb Park deal
- Lone Mountain murder case ends in guilty verdict
- County agenda grows with high rises
- Editorial: Iraq outlook not all rosy
- Editorial: A vote for freedom
- Reid's ring inspires team to try for its own
- Rebels defenseless in loss
- Drivers downplay latest rule changes
- Wranglers show no ill effects from flu
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: NASCAR's pretty boy not afraid to get dirty
- Division title could go down to the last goal
- Preps: Monday's Results
- Martin considers future as owner, just not in Nextel Cup
- Memorial service planned today for woman whose son survived attack
- Pollard, former pop singer, dies
- Obituaries for February 1, 2005
- Community briefs for February 1, 2005
- LV teacher studies marshes with Jason team
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Dietician shows she has class
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- Cousins attracting attention from college football recruiters
- Popular in their cities, could Reno or Las Vegas mayor be governor?
- Strip performer is eBay high bidder for Elvis ring
- Las Vegas to sizzle for the Fourth
- Swarm of crickets descends once again on Northern Nevada
- With success of Singapore campus, UNLV eyes United Arab Emirates
- Henderson house fire displaces family of three
Blogs
Elsewhere
Goalie chooses Mudbugs over Wranglers
The Bull's-Eye
Real drama follows Desert Classic victory by 'The Power' (UPDATED)
Elsewhere
Spike TV's 'UFC's Ultimate 100: Greatest Fights' airs tonight
The Kats Report
LV Phil 'Spectacular' at Springs Preserve was great -- for the music
Punchy Points: UFC 100
No. 6: The Ref: Dean relishes role, making right calls (1 Comment)
The Bull's-Eye
Canadian is first in Desert Classic's final four, Barney joins him (UPDATED) (2 Comments)
Sports: Upon Further Review
July 4 at Wimbledon
Calendar
- Blues Monday at the House of Blues (9 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Industry Night at XS (10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.)
- The Automatic Tour at The Square Apple (5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
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