Story archive for July 2001
Tuesday, July 31
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Tucson
- Boulder City boys to compete in Akron
- New leagues are now being formed
- Packer games slated at Draft House, Two Dogs
- Obituaries for July 31, 2001
- Berta, 50-year vendor of speciality items, dies
- Crime briefs for July 31, 2001
- Council to hear auto mall plan
- 2001 MWC media poll
- Nevada wants Yucca lawyers probed
- Media magnet
- LV timeshare operator hit with involuntary bankruptcy filing
- Two Las Vegas Internet operations in bankruptcy
- 9 Nevada contractor licenses revoked
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Younger Busch earns ride in Roush truck
- Delay sought for 911 locator
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Mariners top story of season
- London Clubs engineers deal for control of Aladdin
- Reilly begins new life in office
- DOE investigates low-level nuke shipment in Wendover
- County keeps control of air rulings
- Speculation begins over Del Papa successor
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Del Mar
- Nevada unemployment rate inches up
- Business briefs for July 31,2001
- CSU selected to win MWC
- Chairman of LV hospital operator to step down Jan. 1
- Locals gaming giant lays off 24
- Hard Rock plays unlucky, but profit still improves
- Maritz Wolff gets concessions
- Missouri casinos boost earnings for LV company
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: NCAA hypocrites throw up another brick
- Three teens in youth prison uprising take deals
- NLV advised to pay settlement to man shot by police officer
- Lone Burgess jury holdout denies he slept through trial
- LV man gets life term in sex assualt
- Southwest LV apartment blaze forces 20 from homes
- Letter: Without illegals, no produce
- Letter: Nurses fired for speaking out
- Letter: Why no outcry over transport of nuke weapons?
- Editorial: Just what was he thinking of anyway?
- Editorial: Conflict of interest inexcusable
- Immunization schedule for July 31, 2001
- Community briefs for July 31, 2001
- Cab firm will donate its used vehicles to two nonprofit groups
- Stirring emotions: Swizzle stick collectors fervent about hobby
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: McManis analyzes Ellis
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Picking the right time to picket
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Osmond rumors still 'Alive'
Monday, July 30
- NHRA results
- Prospects draw Rebels' attention
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: 'Time out' is up as several racing luminaries make return to track
- Court reprimands Reno judge
- Another claim lodged for historic post office
- Obituaries for July 30, 2001
- Business briefs for July 30, 2001
- Fire leaves about 30 without place to live
- City Council to take hard look at ethics panel's future
- Man arrested in killing at tavern
- Algae, rangers slow deaths at lake
- Regents weigh CCSN oversight
- Plane crashes on Yucca study list
- Ballgame prompts insurance claim
- Bright idea: Middle school is valley's first to use power of sun
- County plans to bolster graffiti removal
- Single-vehicle crash kills four near Sloan
- Critics decry 'laundering' of casino licenses
- Formula One results
- Shareholders OK Pulte-Del Webb merger
- CART results
- Toyota Atlantic results
- NASCAR Winston Cup results
- General Electric Capital in deal
- PCL Box: Las Vegas-Tucson
- London Clubs CEO out: Aladdin fate up in air
- Lawmaker pressing for legalization of slots
- Bill validation tech denies charges
- Indian gambling conflicts heating up in Arizona
- Panthers streak to title
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Fryatt, May keep local fans waiting
- Sunday's Big Time Tournament scores
- Tournament single-game highs
- Gorman's Watson saw his stock rise with tourney performance
- Local economy enjoys a big-time boost
- City to meet with BLM over annexation furor
- Correction
- Teen pregnancy awareness group looks for members
- Progressive seeks auto insurance rate increase
- Community briefs for July 30, 2001
- Birth announcements for July 30, 2001
- Editorial: Charting new course for prisons
- Letter: Changing prices are no mystery
- Letter: Shortchanged on tax rebate checks
- Letter: Column captures narrow-minded editor to a T
- Trends for July 30, 2001
- Columnist John Katsilometes: Overcoming a grave episode
- Game times: Board games continue to tantalize the masses
- Checker champs converge
- Del Papa will not run for re-election
Friday, July 27
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Justice Department will sue to block United-US Airways merger
- Recent Las Vegas-area business-related bankruptcies
- AG's office rules on pay issue
- News briefs for July 27, 2001
- MASH chief : Let's work together on post office plan
- Buyback may hike price of Station stock
- Customers, employees likely relieved by new extension from Harrah's
- Fuel surcharge rejected
- Record $50.6 billion loss reported by tech giant
- Mack back to work, but incommunicado
- Discovery is touted as alternative to marijuana
- LV to pursue annexation
- Pharmacist penalized for giving information about officer
- Downtown mall plan hailed as healthy economy indicator
- Mechanic arrested on several charges
- Hispanic hairdressers will be tested in native tongue
- Driving handbook in Spanish soon
- Attorney: Rudin transcript shows judge in worse light
- FBI used as alibi in child-porn case
- Remorse seen in hearing on Strip fatality
- Gang violence lamented at sentencing in teen's death
- Witness said she didn't consent to sex
- Former kidnap suspect's fate once again held in hands of jury
- Lady Luck owner's stock falls on earnings warning
- Regulators OK Harrah's takeover of Harveys
- Illinois regulators frown on MGM MIRAGE casino negotiations
- Stock repurchase authorized
- Survey says most prefer casino to Internet gambling
- Community news briefs for July 27, 2001
- Southwest Gas settles suit with shareholders
- NCAA rule comes under fire
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Del Mar
- American Legion Baseball standings
- Premier teams make plays for N.C.'s Randolph
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Oklahoma
- Letter: Nuke transport protests likely
- Letter: Let Mexico take care of its own
- Letter: American people demand worst from politicians
- High-profile stat keepers lend hand to Coach Ainge
- Editorial: Land grab by city is off-base
- Editorial: Patient protection may yet get its due
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan Truckin' into a prime ride
- Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV should take coach up on offer
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Guinn won't gut county
- Datebook
- Columnist Jerry Fink: 'Lost' Jackson sister sails at Windjammer
- Festival schedule
- Music festival made memories for cellist
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Everly Brothers remain a musical institution
- Amazing Johnathan mauls magic at Golden Nugget
- Vegas artist has designs on 'Apes'
- 'N Sync still doing what it loves to do
- Loveless giving nod to her bluegrass music roots
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: ACF Forum filled with demos and delights
- DJ Harry 'blown away' by String Cheese Incident
- Incident Phishing for mass appeal
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Not falling for this explanation
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Vegas 'N Sync with heartthrobs
- Popular radio host Jaye dies
- Obituaries for July 27, 2001
- Still a 'go
- Law firm for DOE lobbied for Yucca
- Columnist Susan Snyder: An activity that's just plane fun
- Feeling forgotten: Meadows Village residents think downtown getting all of the attention now
- Rival law firm sues over DOE selection
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Gray show enters black hole
- Grace Under Pressure
- Editorial: Homeless plan doesn't make sense
- Columnist Jeff German: Chairez's eligibility debated
- Editorial: Affordable housing is critical for the city
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Gambling on Internet gaming
- Letter: U.S. racking up interest charges
- Letter: Don't promote businesses on our sidewalks
- Columnist Sandy Thompson: Teen zeroes in on school violence roots
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: More business as usual
- Monthlong classes incentive for students
- Where I Stand--Classic Hank: Post earned reputation as a great newspaper
- Boy, 10, needs a break from his family's problems
- Children draw on art to lessen sting of abuse
- Thursday's Big Time Tournament Scores
- Friday's Big Time Tournament Schedule
Thursday, July 26
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Rebels' Turner remains upbeat
- Saving a life at 30,000 feet up
- National bankruptcy credit to be extended
- Judge declines to stop Vegas attorney's ads
- Court briefs for July 26, 2001
- CCSN building bids rejected
- Las Vegas hotels trying not to let those bedbugs bite
- Health board OKs transfer of staff to new department
- Abraham vows to keep Yucca on track
- Venetian room rates strong, casino unlucky
- Casino tunnel opening as debate continues
- Stock in slump
- Gaming panel chairman resigning
- Vegas economy should stay strong in short term
- Internet bookings growing for hotels
- Station Casinos stock downgraded
- Tech giant cutting 6,000 jobs
- Brooklyn teen has NBA-caliber pedigree
- Pitino: Louisville was a 'family decision'
- Replacement tire blamed for seven crashes
- Big Time notebook: LV's Watson earning raves
- Casinos happily cash tax rebates
- Historic building seen as homeless shelter
- Signs of life: New businesses blossom on Water Street, but supper club sign has some concerned
- 10-year finish date set for homes project
- Las Vegas plan could violate fed rules
- Planners approve hospital
- Payless Cashways closing three of four Vegas stores
- Scenic Airlines selected to fly to Ely
- Jury's task is unusual
- Drug use rises in schools
- High court's insanity ruling might prompt new trials
- Ruling on citizen's arrest reversed
- Worker killed as truck hits lift basket on freeway overpass
- Witness, Burgess both claim they were helping FBI
- News briefs for July 26, 2001
- Obituaries for July 26, 2001
- Homeless advocates gather at City Hall
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Oklahoma
- Ensign introduces drug bill for seniors
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: It's still gotta be the shoes
- UNLV's Kevin Thomas a Thorpe candidate
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Getting the tax shaft
- Letter: Typewriter gets the job done
- Letter: Bush destroys only decadence
- Letter: Babies pay high price for parents' mistake
- Editorial: When merchandising eclipses game itself
- Editorial: Tough look needed for state bids
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar
- Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Smaller crop may greet bird hunters
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Truck decision drawing ire from owners, drivers
- Upstart looking to upset Jones
- Ibeabuchi is ruled competent to stand trial; date set for Sept. 17
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Local fight figure marketing documentary to cable network
- Las Vegas area fishing report
- Fight schedule
- National Guard unit prepares for fall deployment in Kosovo
- Recent award winners
- Community briefs for July 26, 2001
- Lasting impression: Unchanged since the '50s, the Algiers Hotel stands alone
- Review: Green Day: Punks, but children at heart
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Electra show latest in list of odd decisions
- Wednesday's adidas Big Time Tournament scores
Wednesday, July 25
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Del Mar
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Analyst predicts each and every NFL game
- Business slow for Station, North Las Vegas project off
- Speedway to host two NHRA events
- Columnist Dean Juipe: No stopping pro sports salaries
- Park Place misses numbers
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Carpentier never lost will to win
- Overturned diesel tanker stalls Boulder City traffic
- LV all-stars to take on elite competition
- Goulet forced to close
- Regent: Harter wants Robinson to be AD
- Details due on National's future
- Alien invasion
- Bank operator hikes dividend
- Chamber president retiring, successor named
- Furniture retailer closing Vegas showroom
- Citizen's pursuit leads to arrest of suspect in slaying at intersection
- Transportation chief to check traffic
- More competition in recycling urged
- Lawyers say pharmacist did the right thing
- Volunteer families to be studied in leukemia probe
- CCSN salary case unfolds
- Police believe latest killing linked to others in N. Las Vegas
- Ferris wheel project hits first snag
- Feds under attack in firearms case
- Killing suspect found in LV
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Oklahoma
- County's air quality control meets early challenge from cities
- Business briefs for July 25, 2001
- Columnist Victoria Sun: World Golf League event gives amateurs a day in the spotlight
- Push for ban on Internet casinos renewed
- Teen claims stabbing was defense in attempted rape
- Mississippi watchdog group seeks better enforcement of gaming laws
- Mikohn Gaming reports strong gain in revenue
- Reno casino to close
- Legal insurer wants out of casino design case
- ACLU says MGM intimidated participants in vigil for homeless
- Affordable housing project taken over by new company
- Funding feud threatens four housing projects in Nevada
- Phone books help literacy program
- Community briefs for July 25, 2001
- High court allows insanity defense
- CDC grant will help state develop oral health program
- Ruling gives fed government victory in water rights dispute
- Editorial: Baltimore derailment a bad omen
- Letter: Power bill no problem for VP
- Letter: Second language must be choice
- Letter: U.S. should grant Mexicans dual citizenship
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Guinn may steal county's air-quality thunder
- Dangerous inmate wants new prison
- Candidates who failed to file could face prosecution
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Food and beverage's best awarded at dinner
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Explanations no walk in the park
- Las Vegas' ham consumption continues upward spiral
- Life support: Fertility Center of Las Vegas still giving couples hope
- Court briefs for July 25, 2001
- Abandoned baby buried with clerics officiating
- Leukemia claims Las Vegas youth Moore
- Obituaries for July 25, 2001
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Review: Planet of the Apes: Same old monkey fuzz
Tuesday, July 24
- LV gaining long-haul flight from the East
- High-end casino action strong
- Vegas casino operators considering a bet on legalized gambling in Macau, Britain
- Teen eludes charges, then gunned down
- Sidewalk protections: Adult-ad distributors say ruling will aid business on Strip
- 15,000-20,000 jobs to be cut
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Rebels' Thomas gets high grade from guru
- Vegas air conditioning firm expands with deal
- Moody's posts ratings on casino company bonds
- Mayors, critics argue over Chicago-area casino
- Competition, energy costs hurt Vegas Riviera profits
- Dispute over loan threatens bailout of Vegas casino hotel
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: LV's Gaughan comes on strong in Winston West
- Lineup stumbles as crowd grumbles
- Bob Hubbard to host youth hoops camp
- University building bids get closer look from state
- Libonati to take over as interim director
- Judge: Abuse allegations won't affect youths' cases
- Green Valley's Dittler signs with Indians
- No messin': Army chow of yesteryear replaced by culinary delights
- It's a boy, announces LV's Agassi, Graf
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Trial proves Atlanta is no Las Vegas
- Big Time Tournament sites
- McDonald's case called ethics guide
- Former inmate sues over AIDS medication
- LV welcomes hoops world
- Business briefs for July 24, 2001
- Sentence upheld in securities fraud case
- Obituaries for July 24, 2001
- School district sues union over health plan
- Union criticizes firing of nurses
- Planning Commission to take up proposal for new hospital
- Hazardous shipment study sought
- Goodman seeks Senate's help with his wish list
- News briefs for July 24, 2001
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Hearts of winners
- Editorial: Privacy even vexes pharmacies
- Letter: Tax cut foes use scare tactics
- Letter: Ralston columns expose politicians
- Letter: English-only proponents out of touch
- Editorial: Marriage sure can't stop secretive ways
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar
- PCL box: New Orleans-Las Vegas
- Cool school: Local colleges revive jazz for Las Vegas students
- Judge to replace jury in sentencing West in mother's death
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Married to spectacular bridal show
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Stylist's career hits a big snag
- Community briefs for July 24, 2001
- Immunization schedule for July 24, 2001
- DNA evidence leads to conviction of Reno man in poaching case
- Volunteers work to ease conflicts with residents, wild horses
Monday, July 23
- Loss widens for Vegas cable operator
- Hyundai wants damages from fraud suit tripled
- Business briefs for July 23, 2001
- Abuse at youth facility alleged
- Share buyback announced
- Harrah's buyout of Harveys clears federal antitrust review
- Mexican deal struck
- Editor settles defamation suit
- Molasky, Park Towers developer in lien dispute
- LV homeowners sue, say gas lights burn during day
- More Vegas flights on time
- Seattle, New York earn top spot on airport delay list
- Local testing lab APL changes name
- Fox Family network sold
- Lake Mead bridge slated for repair
- Renewed Senior Rx program gets good response
- Police: Man shot to protect child
- Officer ruled justified in slaying of motorist
- Stakes are high in vote on air quality
- School construction continues to boom
- Fired NLV officer's rights may have been violated
- News briefs for July 23, 2001
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: 3 rivalries come down to photo finishes
- NHRA results
- Winston Cup results
- Kiefer throws 1-hitter
- Obituaries for July 23, 2001
- Columnist Dean Juipe: British Open ends with a dull thud
- Gay Democrats mobilizing to fight intolerance
- GOP seeks stronger women's vote
- CART results
- PCL box: New Orleans-Las Vegas
- Death penalty sought in rape, killing
- Driving ban is ordered: Fatal crash blamed on cell-phone use
- Trial to begin in sex assault case
- Before second trial, girlfriend pleads guilty in killing of bookmaker
- Woman claims to have been duped by Henderson psychic
- Vegas dealer's fight with Lamborghini drags on
- Correction
- Letter: Amnesty for illegals not fair
- Letter: Beware of good grades, children
- Letter: Bush destroys what Clinton accomplished
- Editorial: History's sins offer us lessons
- Teacher completes space class
- Birth announcements for July 23, 2001
- Community briefs for July 23, 2001
- Trends for July 23, 2001
- Still in orbit: Original Comet D'Ambrosio rocks on
- Columnist John Katsilometes: A memorable cheesburger in paradise
Saturday, July 21
Friday, July 20
- American Legion Baseball standings
- North's lone legionnaires prepare for state tourney
- Masaoka hopes 'pen will write his ticket to L.A.
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: New deal takes heat off LV's Carpentier
- Quick Care expansion opposed
- Amador blamed in Rudin appeal
- Askew takes 10th at North Amateur
- Building of power facility near Red Rock stalled
- Riviera hotel to host weekend tournament
- Nevada sees increase in hate crimes
- Charity pool: Stars play amateurs to raise funds for worthy causes during convention
- Goodman negotiates with Idaho developer for arena
- Reid points to train fire danger
- County OKs razing of DI: Wynn expected to unveil plans for new resort in October keynote address
- New voting machines sought
- Contractor given more time to finish vets nursing home
- 1,000 teachers drop union memberships
- $22 million recovered in scam
- Nevada sales up 6.1 percent
- Recruiting road trip rewarding for coach
- The Strip at LVMS point standings
- Former exec sues American Premiere
- The Bullring at LVMS point standings
- Zoning rule restricts escort, outcall services
- News briefs for July 20, 2001
- Cooling-off period called on library
- Burglar gets 7 1/2 years in home invasion case
- This week's races
- Holocaust lesson lifelong mission for Las Vegan
- Fugitive in cigar scam arrested in Henderson
- Prosecutors to seek life without parole for West
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Del Mar
- Berosini ordered to pay
- Columnist Dean Juipe: New trend bans parents from cheering
- Panel delays vote after N.O. casino layoffs
- Company's stock upgrades
- 'California Impact' driving up Las Vegas home values
- Home Depot's LV launch attracts do-it-yourselfers
- Judge refuses to block deal
- Prices fall another 3.5 cents
- Attorney sues for legal fees
- $100,000 awarded in cybersquatting case
- Tribes weighing casino initiative
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- PCL box: Oklahoma-Las Vegas
- Letter: GOP masters of mudslinging
- Letter: Bush catering to criminals
- Letter: Nonprofit HMOs would provide affordable care
- Editorial: Government honors its pledge -- finally
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Save those pennies
- Editorial: When less definitely is better
- Anka mulls Vegas show
- There's No Imitation
- State to seek aid to study algae
- LV Valley facing more challenges to protect its water
- Datebook
- A walk down memory lane for Grove, players
- Offspring continues to grow through turmoil
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Negligence is not for us to judge
- Obituaries for July 20, 2001
- Humperdinck offers solid show at Broadway Theatre
- Longtime Las Vegas gaming executive Lewis dies at 70
- Legislature character 'Ambassador Merlin' found dead in Carson City
- Columnist Kate Maddox: 'De la Guarda' de la gone-a
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: On magical night, Goulet enjoys his just desserts
- Photographer fascinated by American experience
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Penn & Teller settle in for longer run at Rio
- Review: City real star of 'Bride of the Wind'
- 'Warning' -- Don't call Green Day a sellout
- Echo frontman says band is ahead of its time
- Local student completes D.C. leadership course
- Taxpayers to foot part of legal bills in Brown, Mack suits
- LV Photography Center puts its winners on display
- Community news briefs for July 20, 2001
- Recycling event to help promote literacy
- Famed writer talks to students, teachers
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Showmen Kluger, Trenier are hits of the 80s
- Editorial: This idea belongs in the ashtray
- Letter: Will Navy pay my power bill?
- Letter: Study is typical of Big Tobacco
- Don't make kids speak Spanish
- Letter: An offer to lead deplorable DMV
- Letter: Nevada slams teachers again
- Letter: Drivers thumb nose at laws
- Letter: With tax cut, Bush damages nation's future
- Columnist Sandy Thompson: Teen crusades for changes in custody laws
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: A nose for non-news
- Homeless seek help from above
- Asians lead minority shift into suburbs
- Editorial: Don't mess with urgent care centers
- Girls want chance to go to summer camp
- Teacher, student to participate in Alaska expedition
- Lending patients a helping paw
- Where I Stand -- Classic Hank: C-SPAN interview had an international flavor
- Falun Gong persecuted for practicing
- Columnist Kate Maddox: ESPN guests are good sports
- Anka's Aweigh
- Columnist Susan Snyder: An ode to our friends: The losers
Thursday, July 19
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar
- Fight schedule
- Golf: UNLV's Askew in 10th at Northern Amateur
- Las Vegas area fishing report
- Obituaries for July 19, 2001
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Search under way for new sponsor
- Mobile lab funds approved
- North Las Vegas council briefs for July 19, 2001
- Team hit by double dose of bad news
- City Council briefs for July 19, 2001
- Software helps locate stolen Vegas computer
- Business briefs for July 19, 2001
- Columnist Paula DelGiudice: New state laws mandate changes
- Report: Las Vegas' retail real estate market slowing
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Black Panther calls for protest march
- Columnist Dean Juipe: McCline foresees upset of Grant
- PCL box: Oklahoma-Las Vegas
- $4 billion shelf statement filed with commission
- Song-swapping service uncertain about return
- Aramark files for IPO, hopes to raise $600 million
- Bad hold, tough competition plague Rio
- Board appointments approved
- IGT earnings up 51 percent but stock still declines
- Strip restaurant operator posts earnings increase
- Regulators fine resort $140,500
- New director named
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Lady Rebels fall behind the times
- Rebels to appeal on behalf of recruit
- Mosley's latest foe has work cut out for him
- Slim Yucca budget set to advance
- Urban sprawl nearing Moapa
- Shops hoping to put on a happy face
- Skate craze: Skateboard parks expand to meet demand as popularity takes off
- Negotiations OK'd for monorail system
- Staff covers for missing councilman
- Man gets 4 years in teenager's death
- Millions seized in suspected pyramid scheme
- Medical school adds 13 to faculty
- News briefs for July 19, 2001
- Inmate's plea deal clears fellow prisoner
- Teacher gets 4 to 10 years for sexual seduction
- Jury gets case of woman accused of killing mother
- Commissioners delay decision on billboards
- Rural zoning designation put on hold
- Review: Romance by the numbers
- Letter: Global warming reports misread
- Letter: Bush has failed his probation
- Letter: Hospitals create impression of nursing shortage
- Editorial: Fuel efficiency rules should be tougher
- Editorial: Employers abandon workers
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: People making the news
- Community briefs for July 19, 2001
- Nellis Honor Guard member earns congressional gold for public service
- Sports center: Las Vegas ESPNZone is No. 7 in network's restaurant chain
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Credit is talk of the tube
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Local entertainment scene a numbers game
Wednesday, July 18
- Pataki denies Indian casino deal close
- Deal allows projects to be completed
- Firm to repay investors whose funds were used without permission
- Louisiana critics rip Harrah's for New Orleans job cuts
- Casinos fail to meet some residency goals
- City shows slight visitor increase in May
- Mississippi county rejects Indian casino
- New senior VP named
- Harrah's earnings rise, but Rio still disappoints
- Homeowners file class-action suit against Del Webb
- America West latest airline to post second-quarter loss
- Canadian sports bars sued
- Tupperware to sell in SuperTargets
- Castaldi forms media agency
- Albertson's to close 165 stores nationwide
- Yucca training to cost county $1 bil.
- Uninsured workers cost county millions
- Russian software developer arrested in Vegas
- Fountain Plaza project killed after 2 1/2 years
- Getting booted: Las Vegas about to follow UNLV's lead in immobilizing cars of parking ticket scofflaws
- High court: Bills passed after deadline were legal
- FBI case suspect faces new charges
- Henderson OKs pharmacy school funds
- High school students learn about roles of government
- UNLV notebook: Lady Rebels hire assistant coaches
- Survey ranks Las Vegas eateries
- News briefs for July 18, 2001
- Pair go on trial in attempted killing of inmate
- Columnist Peter Benton: Tiger will have his hands full in Open
- Suit: Dog was killed without reason
- Physician in West case says mother was in poor health
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Del Mar
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Hornish likely to make racing history at age 22
- Columnist Jeff Haney: College football in full swing at Imperial Palace
- PCL box: Oklahoma-Las Vegas
- Columnist Dean Juipe: A&E show puts boxing in its place
- Columnist Victoria Sun: Lady Rebels face tough slate
- Kiefer sends 51s into sole possession of first place
- Community briefs for July 18, 2001
- Local student in advertisement
- Obituaries for July 18, 2001
- Letter: Bush drug plan insult to seniors
- Letter: Mideast coverage is balanced
- Letter: Narrow-minded people resist second language
- Editorial: You can't dress up this mess
- Editorial: Graham a bulwark for First Amendment
- Sandwiches offer reminder of Cuba
- A full plate: Zagat Survey' namesake explores Las Vegas dining scene
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Venetian gets into the spirit
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Baker boys in festive mood
- Community briefs at July 18, 2001
- Local musician earns fellowship
- No bid made on BLM park land
- Silverado student to attend program
Tuesday, July 17
- Court approves late bills: Legislature's end-of-session activity upheld
- Students' high math scores prompt probe
- Foreign invasion: Non-native grasses threaten fragile desert environment
- Rights leaders seek easing of work card requirements
- County eyes slowing growth in NW
- Ground to be broken for new hospital
- Another extension sought for downtown project
- Lawsuit filed against police
- Analysts bullish on IGT, WMS
- Joint venture announced
- Company secures financing
- Subcontractor sues for unpaid work
- Forst named top gaming analyst
- Smaller cities set tempting lures for conventions
- Former Target exec named adviser to local tech firm
- Partnership formed with Virginia company
- City likely to impose fines over late work on garage
- Gouldsmith hired as UNLV assistant coach
- Rebels receive just one Big Monday slot
- UNLV backup arrested following traffic stop
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Oregon football goes deep (into its pockets)
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Petty may skip N.H. race again
- Christensen enjoys new start with 51s
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar
- Columnist Dean Juipe: WNBA should distance itself from Playboy
- News briefs for July 17, 2001
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- Consumer chief concerned about utility's promise
- PCL box: Oklahoma-Las Vegas
- Obituaries for July 17, 2001
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: A history full of lies
- Editorial: Don't use people as lab rats
- Letter: Casinos should conserve energy
- Letter: Tired of paying for council's sins
- Letter: There are many good reasons to be bilingual
- Editorial: China wastes no time revealing its true self
- LV man accused in casino thefts must submit to exams
- Court: Land condemnation ruling should be reduced
- Prosecution rests in trial of woman accused of killing mom
- Cool tools: Plenty of inventive ways to chill out
- Community briefs for July 17, 2001
- New housing helps make dream come true for east LV residents
- Immunization schedule for July 17, 2001
- Columnist Susan Snyder: FLOCK is pick of the litter
- The road to success was a lengthy one for Pantera
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Penn focus of Rush to judgment
- Families need help to send kids to camp
Monday, July 16
- Utility seeking general rate increase
- Harrah's claims Station violated slot club patents
- Computer experts warn about holes in software
- Mall sues to enforce judgment
- No word on deadline
- Company gets $1.7 million order
- Prices decline, supplies rise across nation
- Las Vegas hacking party seems filtered, Def Con attendees say
- Big conventions increase Vegas shows
- Bellagio named fourth-best hotel in world
- Energy pact could avert outages
- Jet fuel dismissed as leukemia cause
- Veterans nursing home builder continues work despite deadline
- Toxin in drinking water of millions
- Obituaries for July 16, 2001
- Mack back in action after rest
- Development threat angers residents, environmentalists
- Gaming people: Recent gaming industry appointments and promotions
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Mosley needs to upgrade his opposition
- Downtown furniture mart tax break in doubt
- Man shot during argument dies
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Top riders jockey for meet titles
- CART results
- PCL Box: Sacramento-Las Vegas
- Devey takes ride on the fast track
- Local drivers finish strong
- NASCAR Winston Cup
- Formula One
- Camping can make a difference
- Business people: Recent appointments and promotions
- Police justified in slaying of suspect
- Excess of volunteers delays research on perchlorate
- Lawyers cite reasons for dismissal
- Driver of Greyhound bus that crashed dies
- Friend testifies in trial of woman accused of slaying her mother
- Man fleeing police hit by car
- Letter: Call boxes would help motorists
- Letter: A silent weather warning will do
- Letter: Growth abounds, sapping valley's energy supply
- Editorial: Battle will brew over the money
- Community briefs for July 16, 2001
- Local teachers receive lesson in agriculture
- Birth announcements for July 16, 2001
- Host with the most: Former Las Vegan making millionaires at Disney World
- Trends for July 16, 2001
- Columnist John Katsilometes: Revealing the cold, hard truth
- Chihuly's work on display -- and for sale -- at Bellagio
Saturday, July 14
Friday, July 13
- Venetian sidewalk ruled open to union
- Vegas credit union sold
- Rap music disagreement may have led to slaying
- Airline moves in with American at McCarran
- LV firm sues over loss of business
- Transportation consultant opens LV office
- Flood control change will save $2 million
- 'Race gap' on test scores concerns officials
- Bankruptcies soar in Las Vegas, nationwide
- News briefs for July 13, 2001
- Health officials taking vaccines to the streets
- Henderson news briefs
- Two hospitals fined over patient handling
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: New safety device could catch on soon
- Yucca project budget sliced
- Student fees going to parties: Audit slams expenses of CCSN student government leaders
- Las Vegas FBI suspect arraigned in New York
- Sale hearing delayed again
- Mohegan Sun gives sneak peak of new casino, arena
- Cashman Center eyed for convention space
- Analyst: Hospital developers must look at partnerships
- Reid amendment would take back casino land from tribe
- LV casino supplier sues former employees
- Slot machine regulators concerned about LV topless club
- Binion sues high-roller for casino debts
- Fuel surcharge to be considered
- Reno losing Chicago, Los Angeles flights
- Judge overturns citation in battle over long, custom truck
- More changes in works for county officials
- $2 million allocated to protect maglev project managers
- Library district approves changes in union agreement
- Calls for help easier for domestic violence victims
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Public called upon to help curb 'disease' of domestic violence
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- This week's races
- Goodman proposes licensing for all exotic dancers
- Odyssey Charter School starts to grow
- Pool players can test skills against the best
- Letter: DDT ban makes malaria worse
- Letter: Whites benefit from inequities
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Baseball has seen its last strike
- Letter: CAT bus lines well-kept secret at McCarran
- Editorial: Prescription benefit needed for seniors
- Editorial: Nevadans deserve better
- Nurse testifies slaying victim was in good health
- Father faces homicide charge in baby's death
- L.A. Kings to return for game at MGM
- Pate savors return to Wimbledon
- Las Vegas sailors spend their Independence Day on guard at sea
- Gagne excels in rehearsal for the Show
- Solid cast can't cover up 'Party's' lame plot
- Community news briefs for July 13, 2001
- Obituaries for July 13, 2001
- Longtime Sun printer Compston dies
- Datebook
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Shriners show that hope floats
- Children's theater series kicks off at Reed Whipple
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Morgan carries orchestra in father's tradition
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Expensive can of worms
- Club has talented couple climbing the walls
- Osmond gives fans what they want
- Still Roaming
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Agassi, Graf ask: Baby, anyone?
- Creator also a fan of show
- Free, low-cost shots offered for youths
- Psychic Browne sees through the skeptics
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Team Maury takes Hollywood by storm
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Reserve's new club is a top pick for guitarists
- Evans 'could not ask for more'
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Being too busy can be tragic
- Special Victims Unit handles heavy caseload
- Patience, and patients: Nursing shortage felt in local ER
- Columnist Kate Maddox: Roberts tired of Bratty behavior
- Everlasting Engelbert
- Editorial: Government leaders abuse students' trust
- Editorial: Expecting more out of students
- Columnist Jeff German: Prostitution allegations embarrass strip club operator
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: 2008: A repeat of 1936?
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Guinn unveils his comedy act
- Letter: DMV problems continue despite Guinn's promise
- Letter: Nevadans pay for utility's blunders
- Columnist Sandy Thompson: Child support boost may be a bust
- Boys & Girls Clubs name LV teen Youth of the Year
- Internet helps owners reunite with their lost pets
- Where I Stand 1965 -- Classic Hank Greenspun: Gov. Wallace doesn't want to face reality
Thursday, July 12
- Court suspends local attorney
- Vegas franchisee sued by franchisor
- Real estate firm redesigns website
- OfficeMax sued in Las Vegas delivery dispute
- LV company disputes workers' comp claim
- Retailer closes stores in Las Vegas, nationwide
- Quiet aircraft technology legislation introduced
- Defecting employees sued by LV employment agency
- News briefs for July 12, 2001
- Wind, not rolling blackout, causes brief power outage
- Mack in town but not back on job yet
- Pay plan for state workers has limits
- Murphy, Tabish appeal to high court
- Ex-middle school teacher pleads guilty to sex charge
- Garcia urges earlier proficiency in algebra
- President pledges Medicare reform: Discount prescription drug card a priority
- Guinn awaits local response on air quality
- Bus driver in crash faced prior complaints
- Teacher bonus funds to fall short
- Friend testifies on her concern for Smith
- Man gets 4 to 10 years in woman's slaying
- Metro's finest are honored
- Aviation pioneer Morrisey dies
- Halfway house suit to continue
- Guinn gives few details on how he'll address future taxes
- Community briefs for July 12, 2001
- LV resort gets new president
- Las Vegas, St. George rank high in business study
- Former Reynolds site to have Greek theme
- Business strong for Boyd Gaming
- Contract awarded for new hotel tower
- Strip club bouncer faces charges in man's death
- Historic gambling spot gutted by fire
- Aladdin attorney reports progress on its redesign
- Stock split announced
- Detroit officer accused of felony assault
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: We're still wondering about Junior
- Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Value of fish takes plunge
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Savoie ties Muldowney for NHRA win record
- 12 days
- Las Vegas area fishing report
- Kim Lester hired as Rebels' assistant
- Boxer's competency considered by judge
- DiMaria, battling cancer, returns as coach
- Henderson's Latham wins home run contest
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- Shufford takes step up in class
- American Legion Baseball standings
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Jones confident heading into L.A. bout
- Fight schedule
- Obituaries for July 12, 2001
- Petal pushers: Demand for flowers in Las Vegas keeps blooming
- Editorial: Pilot fatigue taken seriously by FAA
- Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: A book for vacation
- Letter: Balance sought on Middle East
- Letter: Make executives of utilities pay
- Letter: Save energy by dimming Las Vegas glitter
- Editorial: Beltway appraisals need review
- Auto racing schedules, winners and points standings
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Bowyer returns to Lady Luck after Irish foray
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Memories don't cost too much
- Harvick flying plenty, on and off track
- Stewart fined $10,000, gets more probation for post-race blowups
- Hornish having great second season
- Herta's team getting up to speed
Wednesday, July 11
- International nuclear waste information exchange planned
- Examiners reject UNLV's plea for aid: University stuck with suit settlement
- Suspect in slaying gives up after one-hour standoff
- Decision expected today in suit against halfway houses
- State widens investigation of FBI scandal
- LV economy growth rate leads U.S. for decade
- Parents of baby left in car will not face charges
- State OKs pensions, paychecks
- Court briefs for July 11, 2001
- Hackers converge on LV for conventions
- News briefs for July 11, 2001
- Gridlock to endure on highway connecting Los Angeles, Vegas
- Metro probes council finance records
- Beltway land often yields big payoffs
- Customer sued by slot machine supplier
- Court rejects woman's claim for jackpot
- Higher energy costs hurt Vegas Tropicana
- Researchers weigh in on problem gambling -- call it a 'chronic medical condition'
- LV Strip giant eyes foreign Internet casino
- Key Park Place executive leaves in management shuffle
- LV firm selling software
- Photography giant facing bankruptcy, shares plunge
- Foothill RB Ford announces he'll attend UNLV
- Longtime Palace Station executive McNeill dies
- Popular Las Vegas hotel desk clerk Lewis dies at 89
- Ensign to join conference panel on education bills
- Lowest power rates might go even lower
- Columnist Jeff Haney: 'Sports loop' features home PC-based betting
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Las Vegas' Tracy to return to scene of the 'crime'
- Rebel coach: Winning begins at home
- Columnist Peter Benton: Entries being taken for women's championship
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Dean Juipe: New coach impresses in debut
- Letter: Clinton leaves legacy of shame
- Letter: Homeless get raw deal from mayor
- Letter: Don't force our kids to speak Spanish
- Editorial: Just how much is enough?
- Editorial: Proposed merger deserves close look
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Mack's troubles are likely to get much worse
- Hispanic activists given political tips
- Community briefs for July 11, 2001
- Obituaries for July 11, 2001
- Home-building matriarch Chism dies
- Whatever happened to frozen yogurt?
- All mixed up: Drinks in Las Vegas changing with the times
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Park Towers celebrates completion
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Hot items from the Cold War
- Review: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Tuesday, July 10
- Bill aims to ease Yucca funding barriers
- Vons owner's stock slumps on disappointing profit report
- LV tops in economic growth
- Lawyer praises ex-agent in FBI leaks probe
- LV casino-building giant backing e-commerce firm
- Lane Bryant women's clothing chain sold to Fashion Bug owner
- Antitrust probe for slot deal possible
- Strip casinos record big win in May
- Mall contracts for AC service
- Despite claims of bad luck, two execs leave Harrah's Rio casino
- LV company sues over gambling patent
- LV casino sued over promotion of '50s group the Coasters
- Send in the clowns: Entertainers gather during Shriners' annual convention
- Fallon jet-fuel line is checked for leaks
- Cases of domestic violence on sharp rise in county
- 60 death row inmates reviewed for DNA tests
- Man accused in fatal accident out on bail
- Mexico finds money for Las Vegas consulate
- News briefs for July 10, 2001
- Group: Nevada needs to track asthma
- Five local athletes set for Junior Olympics
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Fellow drivers pleased by Earnhardt Jr.'s win
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Conspiracy theories do not hold up
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Beijing shouldn't get the Olympics
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
- West jury told no signs of struggle were found in trash can
- Rural areas wetter than expected
- MASH says funds are needed to cool emergency shelter
- Obituaries for July 10, 2001
- Editorial: Medical privacy still has a place after all
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Media out of bounds
- Letter: No excuse for forgetting kids
- Letter: Social Security is Ponzi scheme
- Letter: Israel has no choice but to right wrongs
- Camp could give boy a welcome respite
- Editorial: Foster care overhaul is on the way
- Over the top: Extreme fitness enthusiasts push themselves to the limit
- Community briefs for July 10, 2001
- Former state ethics chief moves into new post
- Immunization schedule for July 10, 2001
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Approach is a waste of our time
Monday, July 9
- Nevada slot giants merge: Job losses are expected to be minimal
- Brown defends vote on auto dealership
- Judge appeals removal from custody case
- Weekend violence claims five lives
- Early out: Program gives drug offenders release from prison, second chance
- DMV director seeks big pay bonus
- Officials set sights on cheap energy
- Case to proceed against Hilton, Rodman
- Indian gaming pact set
- LV casino operators looking at Chicago
- Bartender sues Harrah's for requiring her to wear makeup, alleging discrimination
- Teamsters vow more pickets at AC Caesars
- Nevadans lose jobs at 'Net's Webvan
- Obituaries for July 9, 2001
- Indians protest plan for mine
- Teaching from experience: Problem gambling experts hold training seminars in Las Vegas
- AARP joining age bias suit against automaker
- Las Vegas company sued in stock dispute
- High court to rule on two bills
- News briefs for July 9, 2001
- Weatherspoon gets two life sentences
- Defense attorney says West panicked
- DNA test approved for inmate
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Fightin' fillies blaze into racing spotlight
- Indoor football league founder has lofty plans
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Stadium idea remains a bad one
- Reid plods past Brantley
- Rebel football recruit captures MVP honor
- IRL results
- Busch Grand National results
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Fresno
- Hiatt belts 3 homers in loss
- Birth announcements for July 9, 2001
- Community briefs for July 9, 2001
- Children taking their stronger hearts back home to Mongolia
- Letter: Luxor stubborn on conserving
- Letter: It's only neglect if you're poor
- Letter: Why not ship homeless to East Coast?
- Editorial: Call boxes can become lifesavers
- Columnist John Katsilometes: This joke should not be on us
- Trends for July 9, 2001
- Movement is afoot: Proper-fitting shoes can ease pain in feet
Sunday, July 8
Saturday, July 7
Friday, July 6
- Rebel recruit Turner falls short on SAT
- The Bullring at LVMS point standings
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- This week's races
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Fresno
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Busch gets passing grade at mid-term
- Grizzlies halt 51s' winning streak
- Columnist Peter Benton: LVCC team wins interclub match
- Private companies have a history of success in sports and entertainment field
- Goal oriented
- Rebels hire baseball coach
- Forecasters warn of possible flash flood: Similar conditions led to 1999 deluge
- Blackout policy put in place: Nevada Power may alert public on outages
- LV phone firm presses for arbitration of fraud claims
- LV executive leaving Lee & Associates for the Equity Group
- Comair strike hurt airline
- Goodman wants to clear air with Guinn
- Gray water recycling to begin
- Court holds fate of power industry
- North Las Vegas council briefs
- Four teens plead guilty in killing of homeless man
- On call: Despite rise in cell use, phone boxes to be constructed between Las Vegas and Primm
- Southwest Sports takes swing at land
- Gaming stocks pounded after Harrah's issues profit warning for quarter
- Next piece of puzzle set to be purchased
- Indian casino could close if pact not reached
- LV firm still interested in PT's deal
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Baseball should be more worldly
- Russian envoy hears nuke concerns
- Baseball should be more worldly
- Council denies request to investigate Mack, Brown
- First year of Citizen Review Board yields 71 complaints
- County Commission briefs for July 6, 2001
- Bus driver still in critical condition
- Letter: Not much left after tax cut
- Letter: HMO legislation good for patients
- Letter: Measure would further threaten political speech
- Editorial: Domestic violence's deadly turn
- Editorial: Good Samaritans help out in flooding
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Proof of compassion
- At 40, rocker Jett still soaring
- Don of a new day
- Holly's 'Off-the-Wall' comedy makes afternoons a delight
- Country isn't old 'hat' for Wills
- Datebook
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Flamenco among the favorites at Bohemias
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Boosler ponders comedy, dogs and baseball
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Musician Osborne still warm to Caesars Palace
- Where I Stand -- Hank Greenspun: Hostage deal is a 'pact with the devil'
- Looking back at the Sun: 1976 - 2000
- Court briefs for July 6, 2001
- Obituaries for July 6, 2001
- Plea deals made in standoff at juvenile facility
- Cities air concerns over plan to control pollution
- County prepares to take foster care reins
- No time to waste: Anti-nuclear activists are ready to spread message nationwide
- Columnist Susan Snyder: This Stuff is quite sobering
- A man's man
- Long arm of the law stretches around the world to Las Vegas
- Thunderstorms pour into valley
- Mountain air makes starchasing easier
- Editorial: Placing an emphasis on safety of patients
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Little hope for bungling boards
- Editorial: Can this work for downtown?
- Letter: No choice but to accept cuts
- Letter: Remember utility bills at election time
- Columnist Sandy Thompson: Judge committed to foster care changes
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Forcing Israel's hand
- Columnist Jeff German: Appeal time for Murphy, Tabish
Thursday, July 5
- Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Anglers chasing $1 million fish
- Fight schedule
- Las Vegas area fishing report
- Sun Camp Fund can give opportunities to children
- PCL box: Las Vegas-Fresno
- 51s record fifth straight victory
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Business briefs for July 5, 2001
- PDS Gaming cancels deal to buy chain of PT's Pubs
- Partners bidding for Regent resort break up
- Light to be shed on cuts in power
- Fireworks barge catches fire
- Iowa firm buying half of track, slot operator
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- LV casino operator looks to expand to Mexico
- Flash flood leaves motorists stranded
- Agassi school is building for future
- Las Vegas defendants deny cable TV piracy charge
- LV insurer's stock up
- LV airline capacity numbers stagnant
- Lawsuits allege defects
- Second chance: Nearly 10 months after life-threatening accident, doctors and patient are reunited
- New boundaries seen as 'clearly political'
- Fireworks spark few blazes in LV Valley
- Reward offered in in case of abandoned kitten
- Reilly OK with less-than-record pay
- Obituaries for July 5, 2001
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Las Vegas' Adams to face his toughest challenge vs. Ayala
- Fed grant to be used to hire 30 officers
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Funny Car opponents target Force at Pomona
- Three die in separate accidents
- Terry won't run for DA
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Phoenix can't beat the odds
- Bus driver in critical condition after crash
- Crime briefs for July 5, 2001
- AG office seeks delay in trial over Anzalone firing
- Commission accepts air-quality oversight
- Cincinnati bowler hits jackpot in LV
- Gulf War vet to run ROTC program
- Community briefs for July 5, 2001
- Letter: Who'll pay for military aid?
- Letter: Dual language program is a waste of time
- Editorial: Improve blackout notification
- Editorial: Water pact will aid our region's future
- Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Words to remember
- Columnist Joe Delaney: Bumped and bruised, another year at the Sun begins
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Tent City reminds of Depression
- Schumacher not ready to celebrate yet
- Calkins remembers good and bad days
- Papis emerging from long slump
- Waltrip expects emotional Daytona return
Wednesday, July 4
Tuesday, July 3
- 'Big O' to receive key to the city
- Rebels close to hiring new coach
- Soccer: Mexican teams to meet at Sam Boyd
- Panel gearing up for online gaming
- Data center opens in Las Vegas
- Bias suit task force unveiled
- Developer plans tower for Atlantic City resort
- LV man killed during construction
- Contract ratified for Reno properties
- LV Hilton lawsuit could open doors to Park Place dealing
- Reid: Betting ban bill dead this session
- State to investigate LV suspect in FBI case
- 37 injured when bus runs off road
- Heat sparks valley power crisis: More blackouts remain possible
- Humidity will raise as rainy season hits
- Water deal to save supply, money
- Reilly's record salary on line
- Loan looms as ethics nightmare for Mack
- Fiddling around: Boulder City youths, shunned at inaugural, get their chance to play in Washington
- Complaint filed against former Goodman aide
- Gagne waiting for call from L.A.
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Earnhardt Jr.: Daytona is still 'the greatest track'
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
- Christenson steps down as T&M director
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Christenson will be missed
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- PCL box: Memphis-Las Vegas
- Sandoval arraignment set Aug. 2
- News briefs for July 3, 2001
- Bill to pave way for foreign chefs
- Cousins want chance to camp
- Obituaries for July 3, 2001
- Former news photographer, native Las Vegan Potter dies
- Plea deal made in porn case
- UMC putting an emphasis on safety
- Charities will benefit for next 20 years from Las Vegan's estate
- DUI driver gets 12 years in fatal crash
- Immunization schedule for July 3, 2001
- Holiday closings
- SWAT officer cleared in shooting at fugitive
- Community briefs for July 3, 2001
- Boggs McDonald to consider run for Congress
- Letter: Bush can't have it both ways
- Letter: Why no charges of child neglect?
- Letter: Retiree's work on Yucca issue will be missed
- Where I Stand-- Mike O'Callaghan: New award for president
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Group shows impeccable citizenship
- Perfect harmony: Philharmonic conductor Harold Weller enthusiastic about holiday concert
- Editorial: Liberty still is vibrant in this nation
Monday, July 2
- Girl would benefit from second camp experience
- DOE to rule on Yucca in fall
- Hoffa: Federal oversight of union must end
- Jump in domestic violence homicides baffles investigators
- LV suspect attended special FBI training
- Bush to offer to gulf oil leases
- How Las Vegas sells itself to convention planners
- Talks continue past deadline
- Swimsuit competitions bring publicity, players to resorts
- Governor won't reappoint two who opposed riverboats
- Princess sets sail sans alcohol
- Buyout by Aristocrat completed
- Resort makes key payment
- Suit seeks removal of Mack, Brown
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Aptitude enjoys Gold Cup's Hollywood ending
- Bills urge change in ethics code
- Homeless man beaten with pipes
- Expansion plan set for takeoff
- Baby's death raises question: How?
- 3 weekend slayings under investigation
- Coaches' tempers flare in heat
- Columnist Steve Guiremand: Award Robinson A.D. job
- PCL box: Memphis-Las Vegas
- Longtime teacher Reed dies at 86
- Williams to face trial in killing of woman, 64
- NASCAR Busch Grand National results
- Obituaries for July 2, 2001
- CART results
- IRL results
- News briefs for July 2, 2001
- Formula One results
- DA gets more leeway in West case
- Local fireworks booths focus on safe, fun Fourth of July
- Setting off fireworks on federal lands is prohibited
- Former jail guard hit with new charge
- Birth announcements for July 2, 2001
- Letter: Won't stand for cuts in benefits
- Letter: Senator is out of touch on nuke waste
- Editorial: Flooding is no stranger to the valley
- Trends for July 2, 2001
- Real Sit-uation: Teenage baby sitters gain experience, cash during the summer months
- Columnist John Katsilometes: Warning: This resort is no Oasis
- Tips to ease the trials of baby-sitting