Story archive for February 2003
Friday, Feb. 28
- Northland offers to buy Ocean Spray juice unit
- Affiliate's lawsuit delivers another blow to Sprint
- Tax collections rise in December
- Prayer vote puts fed funds at risk
- Agencies in LV expect smooth transition into new department
- Race fans enjoy their comforts
- National Airlines to sell assets to cargo company
- Police kill man in hostage incident
- Columnist Jeff German: Lawmakers butting in on talks
- Nevada to Calif. maglev train still up in air
- Megabucks progressive slot climbs to highest level ever
- DMV hikes suggested
- Weber gets death sentence
- Hit-and-run suspect surrenders
- Woman sought in link to pit bull attack on boy
- Vegas condo project proposed
- Casino operator replaces sports-betting system
- Major trade show moving from Chicago to Las Vegas
- Judge rules against tribe in donations case
- Wisc. governor, lawmakers fighting over tribal compact
- Stewart loves LVMS racing
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Busch says Indy 500 not in his plans
- Ex-kicker Cofer collects Bullring win
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: New bodies may force changes at some tracks
- LVMS weekend race schedule
- Schulte shines in semifinals
- Centennial gets chance to defend its state title
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Jones solid as 'heavy' favorite
- Heavier Ruiz hoping to push way to win
- Lady Rebels defeat New Mexico at home
- Officer shoots man to death
- Tickets go on sale for LV exhibition
- Rain expected to clear by Sunday's NASCAR feature
- State basketball boxes
- 'Springfield Sam' receives two years
- Obituaries for February 28, 2003
- New blow to OB coverage feared
- Medicaid recipients would get Ticket to Work
- Taxpayer group's dinner was a tough house for Guinn
- Arena League standings
- Community news briefs
- High school students court up close look at judicial system
- Students volunteer to pay for better UNLV rec facilities
- Missing LV man, saying he has amnesia, returns home
- Panel votes on ethics bill
- Veteran lawmakers honored
- Goodman, Weekly to woo clinic
- Legislative briefs
- Rebels seeking home on Front Range
- Vegas Beat -- Timothy McDarrah: Rockets red glare -- and no singer is there
- Sun sports section gets top-20 honor
- Harter says consultant jumped ship to Gregory
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Dark clouds are a quail's best friend
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report
- Editorial: It's a sad day in the neighborhood
- Editorial: Get with the times on salaries
- Letter: Pedestrians deserve respect
- Letter: Save water by limiting growth
- Letter: Bush provoking an already-bad world situation
- Anthony trumpets success
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Powell's balancing act
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Confounded by Raelian beings
- 'Mamma Mia!' turns on the lite at Mandalay Bay
- Cannery ready for major Club scene this weekend
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Helping homeless is comic Allen's passion
- Fine ART: Oldest Neville Brother stays true to his heritage
- Musical Art Society receives Grant
- On Display for February 28, 2003
- Chong's career sparked by upcoming reunion
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: There's much to love at I Love Sushi
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Owner of ibiza nightclub flips over 50 Cent booking
- Datebook for February 28, 2003
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: Cinematography showcased in 'Perdition' DVD
- Performing Arts for February 28, 2003
- Just Nick
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Making sure kids are dialed in
- Vegas Beat -- Timothy McDarrah: Vegas fails to milk fund-raiser
- Jury changes are in lawmakers' court
- Reading goes to the dogs
- State deficit to be debated Sunday on Cox channels 1, 39
- Letter: Only Congress can delcare war
- Letter: Reid on side of progress with Title IX defense
- Guest Columnist John Conyers: Online gambling prohibition a bad idea
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: The North Korean crisis
- State deficit to be debated today on Cox channels 1, 39
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Gross receipts tax has support
- Columnist Erin Neff: Beware of the rush to anti-terrorism legislation
- Columnist Ben Grove: Bybee at heart of three-nominee circus
- Columnist Jeff German: Politics plays role in push for more cops
- Initial fears of local casinos losing revenue appear to be a false alarm
- Editorial: Better data needed on insurance crisis
- Editorial: Plan for early taxes is now fair
Thursday, Feb. 27
- Strip club won't get computers back for awhile
- Higher education could be hit with major cuts
- Police seek evidence in pit bull attack on boy
- Woman found; left voluntarily
- Suspect left juvenile home days before stabbing
- Schools expected to ban graduation prayers
- Senate panel OKs ex-UNLV law professor for judge post
- Goodman, Weekly to visit medical clinic in Cleveland
- Slot route operator closes on expansion deal
- Casino operator sending care packages to troops
- Fire forces evacuation at Reno hotel-casino
- Slot maker responds to manufacturer lawsuit
- Focus on diversity: MGM MIRAGE recruits partners for program
- Casino company using diversity strategies in marketing campaigns
- Megabucks jackpot expected to reach record level
- Scam artists impersonate gaming officials
- Report disputes claims of physicians leaving state
- Builders teaming to bid on BLM land
- New home sales fall in Las Vegas, nationwide
- Guinn presents short-term plan to boost taxes
- Nevada sees deadline pass for student database
- Lawmakers urged to be aware of racial profiling
- Johnson eyes success in sophomore season
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: LVMS: One race is plenty
- Teams back on the road
- Driver Appearances
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: Teammate Newman helped open our team's eyes to laws of physics
- Lady Rebels to play two games at home
- Local governments want voice in Calif. casino talks
- Southern Nevada teams sweep semifinal berths
- Top-seeded Cheyenne rolls
- Editorial: Let schools decide cell phone policies
- Nevada debris doesn't look like Columbia parts
- Letter: Increased taxes will hit all of us
- Letter: President taking a page from 'The Prince'
- Jones still laying low
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Winky's winning, but Oscar's dodging
- News briefs for Feb. 27, 2003
- Editorial: Look in the mirror for answer
- Union warns airline faces bankruptcy within months
- Neal tries again with bill to abolish death penalty
- Worldwide hunt for telemarketer leads to LV arrest
- Poll: 91 percent say state shortfall is serious
- Objections raised over terrorism bill
- Lawmakers hear grim details of LV's water future
- Jury looking at life without parole and death sentence
- State cautiously enjoys lower welfare figures
- Redshirted Amundson will miss trip 'home'
- New head of military panel named
- Community briefs for Feb. 27, 2003
- Nursing homes fall short in state survey
- Obituaries for Feb. 27, 2003
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Splashy office mishap is no secret
- Anti-war calls flood Reid office
- Senator's testimony sent innocent man to prison
- Supreme Court called behind technology curve
- 4A State boxes
- 'Panel on Jewish Humor' returns to Vegas
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Drug issues can be a real drag
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Being told how to fight
- Talk 'n' Roll: Rock pioneer Rollins gives spoken-word performance Friday
- 'West Memphis Three' history
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: New garage policy has helped get work done
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: Timing was right to make switch from Dodge to Ford
- Palo Verde wins its opener
- Free school lunch rules weighed
- Texas senator touts facility for new plutonium pit plant
- Hard Rock Hotel's loss widens in fourth quarter
- Retailer bankrupt
- Nevada rates increasing
- Fuel costs pinch Vegas firms
- Williams gets another chance with new trial
- National Guard call-ups create worries at home
- 7-year-old survives pit bull attack
- Sports betting services to be sold
- State agency disputes contractors' group's claims in construction defect debate
- Ensign renews malpractice fight
- Weber weeps as family begs court for his life
- Police say suspect left fingerprints
- Murals proposed to adorn downtown area
- Bill would compensate tribe
- Missing woman had marriage woes
- Columnist Jeff German: Gaming's image is at stake
- Panel OKs death penalty reform
- Reid continues his defense of Title IX
- Stock broker, civic leader Willis dies
- Former Nellis general Hansen dies
- News briefs for Feb. 26, 2003
- Teachers' bonuses get mixed reviews
- Neal debates casino tax bill -- again
- Wall Street analyst initiates coverage
- Research company issues recommendation
- Incentives detailed on blocking non-Indian gaming
- Maryland governor presses case for slot machines
- Legislative briefs for Feb. 26, 2003
- Lawmakers move on from election challenge
- Tribe seeks support for new compact
- Guinn returns from governors' meeting in D.C.
- Contentious boundary change for school delayed
- Storm deposits an inch of rain
- Boy, 7, mauled by pit bulls
- Hearing set Tuesday in Mesquite stabbings
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Same old story: Kiss prompts sparks
- LV woman charged in alleged charity fraud case
- Roush used to Las Vegas success
- Editorial: Shuttering college doesn't make sense
- Weather slows team transporters
- Driver Appearances
- Boulder City to again host SCORE race
- Letter: Privatization is sign of failure
- Letter: Nevada overdue for state lottery
- Letter: Design-build is cost-effective way to operate
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Alamo issue has run its course
- Editorial: Governors blink on tax issue
- Budget cuts could delay Yucca shipping plans
- Commission sets public hearings on container tests
- Nevada lawmakers urge Bush to request board chief's resignation
- Boulder City approves loan for golf equipment
- Discord muddies hopes for water deal
- Community briefs for Feb. 26, 2003
- NHP trooper honored for helping to save stricken athlete
- Obituaries for Feb. 26, 2003
- Savvy wine buys: Allegrini La Grola Veronese '98
- History in the making: Brunschwyler hopes to revitalize Nevada State Museum
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Travel treats in troubled times
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Sarah Winnemucca at center of fund-raising effort
- Producer Baron brings glitz to Vegas food industry
Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Metro seeks record budget for officers
- Students talk up plan to lift school cell phone ban
- Weber facing death sentence
- Mother, 26, missing after leaving for store
- 15-year-old arrested in stabbing death of man
- Columnist Jeff German: Rizzolo opens PR campaign
- Casino equipment maker files suit against slot makers
- Slot maker in deal with Boyd
- Forum Shops expansion on tap
- LV insurer restructures debt
- Mirage facing reporting penalty
- Combined Citibank, Cal Fed taking shape
- Cuts threaten opening of Yucca, Abraham says
- Bill would water down oversight in Wynn battle
- Nevada debris still not confirmed
- Rebels get air scare
- Runnin' Rebels box
- Rebels pull zone press to surprise Air Force
- Lewis, Banks help hold off pesky Falcons
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Duty calls but Falcons stay in game
- Younger Busch ready to step out of shadow
- Rising costs will alter format of future events
- UNLV's Zarndt finalist for NCAA scholarship
- Rebels women 14th at Wildcat Invitational
- Rebels to open '03 vs. Toledo
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: Timing was right to make switch from Dodge to Ford
- Ruiz's camp talking trash
- SEC approves fourth credit-rating agency
- Profit declines
- Union-owned hotel at center of federal suit
- Labor exec meeting focusing on future
- County union contract put above raises
- Legislative briefs for Feb. 25, 2003
- Henderson college closure on the budget-cuts table
- Panel of scientists warns of quake
- Weekly's campaign fax called accident
- Oklahoma governor defends lottery plan
- Crazy Horse Too wants items back
- Winter storm warning in effect
- News briefs for Feb. 25, 2003
- Kelsey, longtime owner of LV steel business, dies at 94
- Obituaries for Feb. 25, 2003
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Eroding citizen trust
- Editorial: Reopen Summit View to ease overcrowding
- Letter: Splitting school district bad move
- Letter: We must decide if we want to surpass cavemen
- Community briefs for Feb. 25, 2003
- Cameras: Big Brother or big helper?
- Editorial: Schools are at risk if budget fails
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Art controversy on display at UNLV
- Columnist Susan Snyder: San Diego slips us a Mickey
Monday, Feb. 24
- $20 million added to Guinn budget
- Searchers pursue a piece of history
- Children start gambling as young as 11, study says
- High court to consider raid by NLV SWAT team
- LVCVA says locals spending more on gambling
- Tax-proposing Guinn backs Bush tax cuts
- LV execs to buy out PDS Gaming
- Louisiana casinos lose Supreme Court challenge on political contribution ban
- Schools face loss without tax hike
- Lottery sales increase despite less interest among players
- Unmanned plane new workhorse of military
- Gambling, suicides linked in Canadian reports
- Debris might be from shuttle
- Program allows juvenile offenders to go free
- Man in Seminole probe tied to LV mobster
- County official fired, focus of probe
- Edwards eyes redemption
- Upsets, heartbreak set scene for intriguing state tournament
- Busch leads the pack out West
- Driver Appearances
- LVMS weekend race schedule
- Columnist Rusty Wallace: Las Vegas always brings good times
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Fight card backed into a corner
- 'Messed up' Tyson ponders future with Lewis
- Group probing HCA's treatment of uninsured
- Chain's profit soars
- Employment forecast bleak
- News briefs for Feb. 24, 2003
- Slot maker signs deal with Bally to develop progressive games
- Obituaries for Feb. 24, 2003
- State tries to close a Spanish gap
- Local sports calendar
- College aid given in teen's memory
- Birth announcements for Feb. 24, 2003
- Community briefs for Feb. 24, 2003
- Immunization schedule for Feb. 24, 2003
- Letter: Airport worker made impression
- Letter: A new Veterans Affairs facility is not necessary
- Editorial: New planning rules will serve residents
- Editorial: Toughen program's standards
- Academy of Sciences to study risks of nuclear waste transportation
- Investigative agency's cuts attacked
- Bill proposes biennial smog checks
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Trio will attempt to play survival game
- Prep All-Stars
- UNLV sweeps Villanova
- Women's tennis team blanks San Jose
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Is Dion's show locked in a sell block?
- State's criminal database suffers from shortfall
- Question of forfeiture debated in Harmon case
- Sun Lite for Feb. 24, 2003
- Review: Hynde eschews middle of the road approach
- NBT's dexterity celebrated in 'Vivaldi to Pink Floyd'
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Sisters own culture -- and resolve
Friday, Feb. 21
- Medical records end up in wrong hands
- Plan OK'd to curb water use
- Columbia debris sought in Nevada
- Homeowners, associations square off over bill
- Aladdin turns a profit in January
- Youth prison plan is opposed
- Man sentenced in slaying
- Links to organized crime sought in strip club raid
- Columnist Jeff German: Stripping away club's facade
- Water agency to pay $53 million for hydropower contracts
- Water plan set in three stages
- CPA organization lining up against Guinn's proposed gross receipts tax
- The praise of their peers
- Collective bargaining debated at Legislature
- LV shows have averted fire mishaps
- GOP poll says Reid vulnerable
- Bill would require sheriff to have degree
- Nevada Power may benefit from new Enron investigation
- State unsure of effects of phone service change
- Paris Las Vegas to open nightclub, restaurant
- Earnings up for casino supplier
- Midwestern casino operator signs deal for cashless slots
- In or out?
- Win has LV team excited, anxious
- Oscar knows Campas will bring big punch
- Columnist Dean juipe: Tyson antics aid McCain's boxing bill
- UNLV women move up to No. 18 in rankings
- Political notebook: Just how friendly are Gibbons and Reid?
- UNLV women leading MWC Championships
- Ad blitz planned on water shortage
- Official: Probability of finding shuttle debris in Nevada is 'high'
- Rebels make charge at Hawaii tournament
- Barrera-Kelley fight announced for April 12
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Earnhardt would have expected Waltrip to win
- Green Valley, Centennial to meet for 4A soccer title
- Water Authority OKs Lincoln deal
- Gibson calls for review of services in annual address
- Suspect in Arizona kidnapping arrested in LV
- Lady Rebels fall to BYU
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Anglers finding bass in Echo Bay
- Columnist Barb Henderson: How to float your boat on Lake Mead
- Arena League standingd
- Prep Schedule
- Panel OKs license plate measure
- Gibbons gives Guinn grief over raising taxes
- Limits sought on ethics panel's power over campaign speech
- Convicted slot cheat added to Black Book
- Group protests governor's plan to raise casino taxes
- Nevada lawmakers prepare for protest
- Energy costs push up Consumer Price Index
- Obituaries for Feb. 21, 2003
- 32 to lose jobs in office closure
- Local Marines set for deployment
- Dark Star Orchestra members are Dead ringers
- Show of Strength
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Listen to UNLV thinker
- Editorial: Algebra's importance hasn't been reduced
- New generation of NTS bomb tests to be discussed
- Man gets 56 months for slaying
- Letter: Saddam won't attack U.S.
- Letter: Girl victimized a second time
- Letter: Lawmakers need to pass bill for mass transit
- Clinic hosts hepatitis C testing
- God in Me Ministry gets reprieve from LV council
- Community briefs for Feb. 21, 2003
- Nominations sought for Impact Awards
- Editorial: Watch out for pills' downside
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: School expansion is Agassi's first service
- $11 mil. Agassi school expansion dedicated
- Cholesterol class set for Monday
- Heart disease program planned
- Troupe tries Vivaldi, Pink Floyd
- Weiss to perform Brahms with LV Philharmonic
- Performing Arts for February 21, 2003
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Living in state of (Ah) Sin fulfills appetite
- On Display for February 21, 2003
- At Flamingo, the sun never sets on Knight
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Las Vegas celebrities have Capozzoli's on tap
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Grammys still can't seem to pick up rhythm
- Datebook for February 21, 2003
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: 'X-Men' deserves promotion
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Sometimes it pays to volunteer
- Columnist Erin Neff: GOP finds surefire way to lose its momentum
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Great divide exists on an Iraq war
- Columnist Susan Snyder: LV traffic ignorance runneth over
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Venetian chooses iconic approach
- Yanni Be Good
- Columnist Jeff German: Bizarre behavior a sign of the times
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Listen to business pros
- Local agency plans celebration for National Youth Service Day
- Letter: United Nations a complete failure
- Letter: Imperialism not in the spirit of democracy
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Power elite dread raid fallout
- Local music students to perform at Grammys viewing benefit party
- Editorial: LV Confidential: A run of six months
- Las Vegas testing design-build concept
- Editorial: All must share in water plan
Thursday, Feb. 20
- Survey: Voters want more reforms
- Feds, police raid adult club
- The Rio altering servers' positions
- Federal rules change will aid foreign travelers to Las Vegas
- Las Vegas insurer reports strong growth
- Former DEA agent pleads guilty
- Las Vegas casinos ponder war marketing strategies
- County adopts major reform of land policies
- LV wants to buy downtown county building
- Las Vegas OKs funds for homeless center
- Governor confronts perpetrator of gag bill
- Homeless arrest sparks controversy
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Jones isn't amused with Ruiz's cartoon series
- Rain gone as quickly as it hit
- Registered voters numbers rise
- January airline traffic beats 2001 level
- Lawsuits may be combined
- Woman gets 2nd chance with kidney from Nevada
- Thousands of wildland firefighters to search for shuttle debris
- Douglas lighting up MWC foes
- Rebels compete at MWC Championships
- Rebels' Deacon two shots back in Hawaii
- Gladiators sign former Grand Rapids player
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: LV Bowl gets lump of coal
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Ex-Top Fuel champ Scelzi happy with Funny Car
- Beltway leg could aid speedway traffic
- Outback opens in casino
- Palo Verde gets rolling thanks to 3-pointers
- Columnist Adam Candee: One man's look at area's top basketball players
- Final Sun Boys Hoops Top 10
- Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Houston Power and Kim Fox
- Catching up with ... TREMMELL DARDEN
- Chaparral grad makes Army smile
- Challenge to U.S. 95 widening still viable
- Predator crash blamed on pilot error
- NLV renews D.C. lobbying contract with Bryan firm
- Reagan defense official criticizes rush to war
- News briefs for Feb. 20, 2003
- West Virginia firm reaches agreement to sell Reno casino
- Analyst initiates coverage
- Gibson's visit to capital affects State of City
- Former CFO indicted
- DA blames killings on Weber's obsession
- Two infant drownings on same day under investigation
- Indictment returned in traffic death
- Reid receives honor from U.S. PIRG
- Chancellor warns against shortfall
- Las Vegas' funding of Metro increases
- City keeps eye on legislation
- Springing at the opportunity
- Prep Schedule
- Editorial: There's a new bully on the block: Chirac
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Protest now, not later
- Letter: Don't pile tax on top of tax
- Letter: Tax won't drive businesses out of the state
- Obituaries for Feb. 20, 2003
- Editorial: UMC crisis is shared nationally
- Lawmakers want proof education funds going to kids
- Legislative briefs for Feb. 20, 2003
- Pay raises for sheriffs, DAs gain support
- Senator questions moving prison's death chamber
- Ensign gives legislators an opposing view to Reid speech
- Senate committee takes up anti-terrorism measure
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Gottschalk left behind noble legacy
- Don't Fret: Aspiring musicians prove it's never too late to learn an instrument
- Lost pets may be trekking across northern Nevada
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- Knecht author of bill draft renaming Nevada 'East California'
- Child abuser wants to work with kids
- Golf courses oppose drought plan
- Columnist Jeff German: Cowardly pranksters in capital
- Local guard unit deployed
- State wants control of work program
- Nevada facing $50 million deficit by June
- Town struggles with affordable housing
- Henderson clerk gets 8 percent raise
- Icahn casinos hit with trademark infringement suit
- Casino equipment maker announces deal with IGT
- Warm weather hurts Southwest results
- Stolen painting anonymously returned
- Alleged thief robbed, police say
- Builder buys competitor
- Cut in drug testing concerns lawmakers
- Center for the homeless runs afoul of zoning rules
- Game shifts to Dec. 24
- Two pedestrians hit in separate accidents; one dies
- Artest paints with different strokes
- Etienne waffles again -- says he will fight Tyson
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Tyson tests the powers of reason
- Green Valley spreads wealth in win over DP
- Louisiana casino win off slightly in January
- Mississippi commission faces shortage of agents
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Castroneves aims for 3 straight Indy 500 titles
- Weber defense hopes to discredit girl's testimony
- Reid calls Guinn's tax plan 'courageous'
- Medicaid still has obstetricians
- Columnist Peter Benton: PGA must tag slow players with strokes
- Prep Schedule
- Legislative briefs for Feb. 19, 2003
- Homeowners group limits are proposed
- Suspect arrested in beating, robbery of woman, 98
- Death penalty changes sought
- Woman falls, killed by bus
- Obituaries for Feb. 19, 2003
- Community briefs for Feb. 19, 2003
- Construction hits 16-year high
- Prudential Financial sold
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Saxe bags top talent for ALS benefit
- Letter: Bush making all wrong moves
- Letter: BLM should purchase land at Red Rock
- Editorial: Homeless initiative might work locally
- Editorial: Keep focus on issues with merit
- New textbooks available for review by concerned citizens
- LV City Council panel approves landscape law
- Citizens task force tackles long-term UMC solutions
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Seven is lucky at Galleria
- Savvy wine buys: Santa Rita Merlot '00
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: New Ritz-Carlton puts on a show at Lake Las Vegas
- Around valley, dim sum can truly 'touch the heart'
- Clay-ground: Jaffe's distinctive work on display at UNLV gallery
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Fees funding drug courts questioned
- Murder charged dropped against unarmed suspect
- No one wants to take credit for 'Choose Life' license plate
- Medicaid changes would give UMC more money
- Summerlin, Fashion Show developer posts a loss
- UMC workers, patients rally against personnel, service cuts
- District to scale back ambitious algebra push
- News briefs for Feb. 18, 2003
- Lawmakers review need for remedial courses
- Bill draft proposes new state name
- Columnist Jeff German: County slow to aid motel
- City's share of police budget to rise
- Teens charged in stabbing face death
- Credit raters differ on Sierra Pacific
- Legislative briefs for Feb. 18, 2003
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Bad alternator, rain ruined Dale Junior's day
- Rebels fall the hard way
- Runnin' Rebels Box
- UNLV outscored 24-15 at FT line
- Glad(s) all over
- Gladiators first show is hit with Mack crowd
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Decibels up as Gladiators win one
- Tyson fight off, Mosley rejects Oscar
- UNLV baseball enjoying 'Fernandomania' Part II
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Unlike Tyson, Rebels willing to mix it up
- Greg Murphy named coach at Green Valley
- Kerrigan stands out as Rebels beat SU, Hawaii
- Maddux agrees to record $14.75 mil.
- For stranded gamblers, blizzard is bad luck
- Protecting ancient artwork a blessing of Sloan Canyon event
- Commercial brokerages in $260 million merger
- Fired executives tied to Kmart consulting firms
- Retail giant's earnings beat expectations
- One infant drowns, another almost drowns in two bathtub incidents
- Continental, others cancel fare increase
- Cigarette sparks fire at Aladdin
- Extended stay doesn't bother some tourists
- Mohegan, Foxwoods report strong business in January
- More liberal payouts proposed
- Family wants to bring racing, casino to small town
- Editorial: Don't get hopes up too high for a deal
- Letter: Veterans' health care disrupted
- Letter: Provide funds for mass transit
- Letter: We must attack Iraq to avoid global disaster
- Editorial: OK funds for mental health now
- Two resolutions support state lottery
- No one wants credit for anti-abortion plate
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: LV nightclubs will always have Paris
- Wednesday's Aqueduct horse racing entries
- Obituaries for Feb. 18, 2003
- Culinary Union executive Tillmon dies
- Committee looks at bill to change judges' elections
- Community briefs for Feb. 18, 2003
- Volunteers in line for special awards
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Aggressive self-defense
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Education: Batteries not included
Monday, Feb. 17
- Protest held at Harrah's
- Local water officials disturbed by tour
- Official: Mental health system lagging
- Binion firm moving to Vegas
- Investment club operator indicted
- No new Newcastle infections reported
- Ceremonies today to mark protection of Sloan Canyon
- News briefs for Feb. 17, 2003
- Town plans to keep its cool during long, hot summer
- Candidates get mixed signals on campaign signs
- Law to require grounds upkeep proposed
- Cancellations in East affect McCarran flights
- Metro getting high-tech ticket system
- Gladiators hope home is sweet
- Rebels look to knock Utes off pedestal
- Waltrip rains supreme
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Newman lives to talk about spectacular crash
- Tyson-Etienne bout in jeopardy
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Liszt, Fischer, Woods: No three stooges
- Rebels salvage one from Fullerton
- Weber defense to take over double murder trial
- Portland State tops Rebels in tournament
- Agassi wins tourney
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Legendary jockey Longden dead at 96
- Schools' quests for Reno begins
- United's discount airline strategy faces skepticism
- Analysts wonder what executive knows
- McDonald wants apartments to update old landscaping
- Downtown casino proposed
- Takeover proposal weighed
- Convicted cheater considered for Black Book
- Tax talk puts Fed chief's future in question
- Spokesman: Closure won't hurt Henderson operation
- Furniture maker commits to LV
- Local sports calendar
- Letter: First shelters, now duct tape
- Letter: Hawks insult everyone but the pontiff
- Editorial: New license policy would benefit state
- Editorial: Don't hurt scholarship program
- Obituaries for Feb. 17, 2003
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Weddings highlight Vegas heart exhibit
- Birth announcements for Feb. 17, 2003
- Culinary academy looks to the future with expansion
- Immunization schedule for Feb. 17, 2003
- Workshop planned on college aid
- Sun Lite for Feb. 17, 2003
- Phish scales familiar territory in return to stage
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Protecting canyon must be a priority
- Money Games: Hollywood discovers video games can be cash machines
Friday, Feb. 14
- Teen girl testifies in Weber trial
- California nears deal on water use
- House GOP pushes new nuclear testing
- Budget slashing draws opposition
- State of marriage: Nevada leads nation in rate of those tying, breaking the knot
- Columnist Jeff German: Outcasts no match for Guinn
- Tax debate not on Democrats' early agenda
- Local investors allege they lost millions
- Metro Police officer to receive highest honor in law enforcement
- LV brokerage bankrupt
- Budget bill earmarks $300 mil. for Nevada
- Vote on poultry slaughter delayed
- Boyd Gaming upbeat despite earnings miss
- Ethics Commission can't agree on fines for IAP candidates
- Report: State college profs not carrying full loads
- News briefs for Feb. 14, 2003
- Strong weekend seen for Las Vegas tourism
- Valley Health owner's stock tumbles
- Problem gambling study triggers debate
- Budget bill earmarks $400 mil. for Nevada
- Smallpox vaccine could be available next month
- Report: Half of Green Bay's bars have illegal machines
- LV convention unions clarify work roles
- Nevada Carpenters Union loses NLRB election
- Strong sales propel stock
- McDonald's stock slumps
- Goodman, Pesci discuss gin club partnership
- New lawsuit fees proposed
- UNLV will need heart vs. BYU
- Harmon investors finally reach end of a long road
- Ivanpah Airport land could be purchased this year
- Maestas siblings face Justice Court hearing
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Reasonable goal: Rebels finish third
- UNLV to offer youth camps this summer
- 14 Rebels headed for Bill Cosby Invitational
- UNLV to host men's tourney this weekend
- DEI vs. RCR
- New bills
- Off-road vehicle fees proposed
- Scientists see drought lasting several decades
- Lawmakers shy away from prison project
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Pit road incident puts Busch near the rear
- 4A title up for grabs
- Former Olympian Austin eager to move up in class
- Fullerton to offer early test for UNLV
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Rackin' up good time with antlers galore
- Letter: Bush enrages the entire world
- Letter: Bill banning exotic pet trade long overdue
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Mandalay Bay Theatre is Swede spot
- Editorial: Neighbors' turn to be tolerant
- Editorial: Division of power must remain clear
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Time to act normal?
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Angler nabs largemouth bass
- Bill would speed up judgment for evicted tenants
- Volunteers to get service awards
- Grant to help art education
- Holiday closings
- Community briefs for Feb. 14, 2003
- Planners delay vote on poultry slaughter sites
- Residents gather to pray for peace
- Ethics Commission can't agree on fines for AIP candidates
- Library bond sent to county panel
- Political notebook: Guns, anti-abortion plates urged
- Obituaries for Feb. 14, 2003
- Date Saint: St. John mixes assorted couples in SingleMingle Minute Match
- Piercing 'Shock' absorbs jaded, twisted themes
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Sometimes, commercial success hits right note
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: New menu a stirring success at Aureole
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Caesars Palace gig fits Osborne like a glove
- Datebook
- On Display
- Performing Arts
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Inspired by lovelorn Clara-ty
- Should privatization be aggressively pursued?
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: The coward's way out
- Letter: Peace activists always criticizing
- Letter: It pays more to be casino worker than a teacher
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Real story behind poll results
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Congress must tend to malpractice crisis
- Columnist Erin Neff: Time grows short on details of Guinn tax plan
- Columnist Jeff German: Mayor's nightclub dream is nightmare
- Editorial: Health care fix must be major
- Editorial: Preparedness starts with phone book
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Armeni benefits from capital idea
- Word of Mouth
- Columnist Susan Snyder: We can't mask our concern
- Teen to tout Nevada program in D.C.
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Nevada National Guard medics on their way overseas
- Corrections official: 2,500 inmates could be released if tax plan fails
Thursday, Feb. 13
- Harmon guilty of mail fraud
- Nevada educators fear further funding cuts
- News briefs for Feb. 13, 2003
- Berkley questions contract award
- Attack threat clears store shelves
- Bybee vote delayed
- Stabbings suspects returned to Nevada
- Suit against Venetian over drug death settled
- Interstate tour sets out to study regional drought
- Experts say evidence links Weber to crime
- Crude oil prices soar, Nevada gas prices jump
- Record rainfall led to hundreds of crashes
- Union stages protest
- Tougher standards eyed for Millennium Scholarships
- Plan in place to reduce odors from pigs
- Study: Problem gambling costs vary widely
- Nevada annual casino win again declines
- Fitzgeralds' plans for expansion put on hold
- Seeking another Ward winner
- LVMS sells out reserved seats for Cup race
- EPA official praises county's air pollution fight
- Two women victims of home invasion robberies on same day
- Library district facing old sexual harassment case
- Pilot's father recalls horrific day
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Jimmy Vasser's Busch car faster than he thought
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Rebels play mind games with fans
- Cable operator posts profit
- Nevada insurer seeks commercial business
- Vegas gains third weekly London flight
- LV firm wins 90-day license
- Mall owner's loss narrows
- County executive sees no rush for another casino
- Bill aims at firms moving offshore as tax ploy
- Neal lashes out at panel for killing racial profiling bill
- Tribal members question casino backer's motives
- Committee shoots down gun proposal
- More child safety planned for cars
- Death penalty reform debated
- Call her a 'Gen Y' athlete
- Columnist Adam Candee: Reno's Padgett bitten again by injury bug
- Sun Boys Hoops Top 10
- Sun Girls Hoops Top 10
- Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Demario Butler and Katie Williams
- Feelin' strong, keepin' busy
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Austin contemplating heftier weight, paydays
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Riders trample nature
- Highlights of 2002 revenue report on Nevada casinos
- Horvath tabbed Nevada Army Guard NCO of Year
- Editorial: More dismal news for Nevada Power
- Obituaries for Feb. 13, 2003
- Letter: Educating kids benefits society
- Letter: Let inspections work in Iraq
- Letter: Iraqi leader's behavior makes war inevitable
- Editorial: Let book suppliers compete
- This weekend is for the birds in Southern Nevada
- Community briefs for Feb. 13, 2003
- Fans get their wish with return of Phish
- Particle remains off the record
- Caught in a Jam: Carrying 'jam band' moniker, moe. follows Phish shows this weekend
- Return from hiatus makes indie band a different breed
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Time to swap 'til you drop
Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Stock decline refuels Nevada Power debate
- Porter bill offers job-seeking money
- Lawmakers want more compliance with license plate law
- News briefs for Feb. 12, 2003
- Bail bond company can get forfeited money returned
- Panel suggests fraud unit may be axed
- 18-year-old testifies in Weber trial
- Lawmakers take first look at tax proposals
- ID debate: Mexican consular cards at center of argument over national security
- Jury deliberates fate of Harmon
- Columnist Jeff German: Taxpayers can't afford this luxury
- Vegas tourism flat in 2002
- Sun Microsystems chief offers futuristic vision
- Barrick Gold ousts CEO due to disappointing results
- Holiday Inn changes name
- Vasser off to quick start in Busch car
- Call him Trey-Lew
- Runnin' Rebels box
- Rebels' zone 'D' in first half paid off
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Tapia needs a new view of his life
- California tribes offer funds in exchange for more slots
- Area's Oregon State recruits shocked at coach's departure
- Agassi whips Chang at Siebel Open
- Aztar board member dies
- Gaughan company pitches project for Nebraska
- Wetter weather is still expected
- Extradition near for pair sought in girls' stabbing
- Borgata CEO: Resort will grow A.C. market
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan likes his chances in Friday's truck race
- CEO resigning
- Federal board conditionally approves loan
- New penalty sought for man convicted in rape, killing
- Lawmaker says administrative costs hurt Senior Rx
- Another appeal made in death of six teens
- Congress hears insurance woes from ex-LV doctor
- Chicken-killing has some critics crying foul plan
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Maddux shows he can still bring the heat
- Book depository threatens lawsuit over bidding rights
- Henderson to Las Vegas rail transit project considered
- Playoff picture remains unclear
- Columnist Peter Benton: Champions Tour targeting its fans
- Letter: Marathon is a winner for Vegas
- Letter: Downtown plans destined to fail
- Letter: Commissioners deserve thanks for reversing vote
- Editorial: NATO owes Turkey its full support
- Editorial: Teenagers and cars: Time for new rules
- Prep Schedule
- C'mon, get happy: Specials abound at Las Vegas pubs
- Savvy wine buys: Castle Rock Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir '00
- Obituaries for Feb. 12, 2003
- Community briefs for Feb. 12, 2003
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Crowd toasts Molaskys for longtime support of hospice
- New computer speeds emergency response
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Love can come at any cost
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- Law school receives full accreditation
- Casinos may be banned in exchange for cash
- LV casino operator's stock faces delisting
- Company postpones debt offering
- Resort operator launches in-room magazine
- America West to close Ohio hub to cut costs
- Revenue, cash flow strong at The Venetian
- High court critical of regents' actions
- Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas spa and golf resort opens
- Sierra Pacific stock plunges
- Former Nevada doctor testifies
- Rate hike expected to drive out more doctors
- Slain woman's friend relates argument
- Mystery death: Answers elusive in case of woman found at Timet
- Nevada is not keeping tabs on sex offenders, group says
- Pay hikes for DAs, sheriffs considered
- Columnist Jeff German: The pride is gone at UNLV
- Death penalty reform debated
- Heavy rain remains a question for LV
- Sigma sues to retain license in Missouri
- Board to hold Mirage union vote
- Veto of transportation oversight is sustained
- Bear Stearns analyst resigns
- Panel OKs SEC nominee
- Wyeth reveals probe
- Moody's lowers rating on American
- Neal calls for criminalizing of racial profiling
- Pappas thinks LV will win condemnation appeal
- News briefs for Feb. 11, 2003
- Governor answers editorial in Wall Street Journal
- Legislators grapple with shortage of nurses
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Viewers pick Gladiators, golf over Rebels
- Ex-trooper given suspended year's sentence in lewdness case
- More bike riders are wearing helmets
- Investors not impressed with Harmon testimony
- Nevadans say Goshute dump could be alternative to Yucca
- Elder Bush praises new technology
- Community briefs for Feb. 11, 2003
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Love: Two chips that pass in the night
- UNLV's Nielsen wins weekly MWC honor
- Lady Rebels' Jinks honored by MWC
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Jeff Green expected to be on Daytona 500 pole
- Harding set for pro boxing debut
- Charming with brutality
- Roach must get Tyson to 'show up'
- Spoonhour will try to rally troops against tough SDSU
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Birthdays, boos affect Rebel coaches
- France won't sell 2nd race to LVMS
- Obituaries for Feb. 11, 2003
- Sparks, husband of longtime regent, dies
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Give us some answers
- Pro bridge player Nagy dies playing poker
- Letter: Orange means be more alert
- Letter: U.S. should walk away from rights panel, U.N.
- Editorial: Bad ideas have life of their own
- Editorial: Bush proposal would harm school funding
- No-frills Tharp troupe is all about the dance
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Mission: Send women to combat
- Peace of History: Sixtiesmania promotes Flower Power at Castaways
Monday, Feb. 10
- Officials fight bill allowing rodeo gambling
- Stricter rules, penalties sought for teen drivers
- Fallout grows from Beers e-mail
- Money, name called election keys
- AeroTech facing no criminal charges
- Doctors' insurer seeks increase in rates
- Moody's upbeat about Macau tourism outlook
- Library district wants tax hike put to a vote in June
- Firm posts loss, looks at cuts
- State official may get paid while living in Spain
- Nuclear dump in Utah set for approval
- Union files charges against uniform rental giant
- Executives sell nearly 600,000 shares
- Wells Fargo mortgage case being watched by Nevada regulators
- No slowdown seen in LV despite terror warning
- Nevada Power owner posts 4Q loss
- New administrator named for vets home
- County weighs sick-pay policies
- Spoon: 'It was pitiful'
- Runnin' Rebels box
- Local FBI officials say recent threats are not linked to LV
- USC's zone press led to UNLV's demise
- Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV neither winning nor rebuilding
- Kerrigan helps toss Rebels to victory
- UNLV completes sweep of Coll. of Charleston
- 'Little E' one to watch this week
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Busch unhappy with way car handles in draft
- Park officer says county retaliating
- Police seek help in tracing steps of slain LV woman
- More questions delay Bybee's confirmation
- Bingo operator sold
- Welcome center for sale
- Time slips away from Gladiators in 2nd loss
- Turnovers put LV in early hole
- Tech's Beamer shares 'special' part of game
- NLV, Henderson have just one uncontested race
- Military police unit mobilized for overseas
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Stars shine light on club celebration
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Derby seeking Vindication (replacement)
- Letter: Beers' remarks show bravery
- Letter: Sprawl threatens Red Rock area more and more
- Obituaries for Feb. 10, 2003
- Rundle still facing robbery charge
- Editorial: Prepare to subsidize scholarship
- Immunization schedule for Feb. 10, 2003
- Fight to change NLV meetings may not be over
- Southern Nevadans make Eagle Scout
- Birth announcements for Feb. 10, 2003
- Editorial: No answers found in leukemia probe
- Arena League standings
- Sun Lite for Feb. 10, 2003
- Energized Stones close U.S. leg of tour in LV
- Opening Channels: TV's odd history detailed in 'TVparty!'
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Not ready to cell our souls
Friday, Feb. 7
- Report: Develop Yucca in steps
- Safeguards urged for Nevadans
- Mold becomes growing issue for state
- Las Vegas man missing after his truck crashes into ocean
- Columnist Jeff German: Beers goes way beyond insensitive
- School board told of shortage of classrooms in five years
- Feds say further study of Fallon childhood leukemia cluster needed
- State prison chaplain says sex charge ruined life
- LV home builder sold to Florida firm
- Ferris wheel talks still under way
- Stupak not running for council this time
- State confident of victory in nuke waste war
- Concerns over new taxes crop up in debate
- Commercial real estate market expands
- Home run title provided spark for high-Glaus year
- Mosley wants to up ante
- Gladiators hoping to avoid 0-2 start
- Rebels won't have 'fun' time with USC
- UNLV athletes make All-MWC honor roll
- Experts tell lawmakers of varying effects of tax plan
- Columnist Dean Juipe: James isn't as innocent as portrayed
- Winning ways: South Dakota rubber workers to get $588,507 from Powerball ticket
- Political notebook: Malpractice won't be a hot issue for lawmakers
- Community briefs for Feb. 7, 2003
- Judge rules against Mesquite initiatives
- Too much dust? Call the county
- County's Sandstone goes to Internet
- Scientist to get Nevada Medal
- Officer recounts phone calls with suspect
- State's last eligible tribe close to winning a casino
- LV resort operator's business picks up
- Boyd, Harrah's looking at track
- Resort opens salon and spa
- Las Vegas manufacturer to exceed expectations
- Court briefs for Feb. 7, 2003
- Tharp Dance Troupe glides into Ham Hall
- LV teen volunteer given national honor
- Clark County cell phone use heaviest in nation
- BC residents are happy, but not so swimmingly yet
- Suspect car described in hit-and-run death
- Stock probe expands
- Jobless rate unexpectedly falls
- Four-way race for mayor shapes up
- U.S. 95, Decatur closing this weekend for bridge demolition
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Memo to Cox cable: We want our MTV2
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Something to think about
- Columnist Jerry Fink: San Fernando Band continues its ascent
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Epicurean Awards themselves worthy of award
- Are Stones departing Vegas stage for good?
- Penn and Teller at home in cynic city
- Performing Arts for February 7, 2003
- Datebook for February 7, 2003
- Airport gets a 'triple threat'
- On Display for February 7, 2003
- Editorial: Beers' about-face on e-mail remarks
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: 'Igby Goes Down' simply to die for
- Letter: NASA never has been competent
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Wallace stays low-key as Daytona nears
- Letter: Goodman good for Las Vegas
- Letter: Mayor popular with masses who don't think
- 'Ba-Da-Bing' easy to swallow at The Orleans
- Obituaries for Feb. 7, 2003
- Baseball, softball stars highlight class
- Lady Rebels top Wyoming
- Phillips develops renewed passion for Toad
- Righteous Induction: Medley says he and Hatfield a perfect fit in rock hall
- News briefs for Feb. 7, 2003
- Editorial: Pass taxes in a way that is fair
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Water development destroyed by vandalism
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Wind slows fishing at Lake Mead
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: For the moment, Joint is not jumping
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Congress' questions sure to test NASA
- Columnist Erin Neff: Payback is as certain as death and taxes
- Columnist Jeff German: To elect or appoint? The debate heats up
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: More unfinished business
- Letter: Bush relying on imaginary link
- Letter: Need for more taxes obvious, except to GOP
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Already sidetracked by silliness
- Editorial: Our losses strengthen our resolve
- Editorial: Sick buildings need a financial antidote
- Oh, to be Reege
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Warhol exhibit a perfect portrait
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Cleaning up a messy Beers spill
- Activities program is a Pointe of pride for apartment residents
- Henderson Police give seniors a sense of security
- Time to pucker up for Porky
Thursday, Feb. 6
- Park Place posts loss on two settlements
- Firm partnering on Strip Ferris wheel, hotel at Wet 'N Wild site
- Diminutive Pool gets chance to dive into Division I football
- Gaming industry reports loss of $33.5 mil.
- Escrow firm has license revoked
- County Commission turns down homes under airport flight path
- Pilots get feel for enemy weapons
- UMC budget slashed
- County's land-use planning at center of debate
- Developer, site set for seniors complex
- Arbitrator will try to dunk basketball feud
- Reward fund started to find Summerlin killer
- Cost of prepaid tuition plan to jump
- Hall of a career
- Rattler knows LV is fickle
- Rebel women climb to No. 15 in rankings
- UNLV women's team inks three recruits
- UMC's Quick Care centers will be hit hard by cuts
- Rebels-USC tip time pushed back Sunday
- Las Vegas' Busch enjoys his 18-lap CART joyride
- Retailer cutting jobs, changing pay policy
- UAL launching low-cost carrier
- Firm signs online ad deal
- Developer proposes racetrack
- Prefectures seek casinos
- Gaming interests donate to state Democrats
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Savoie gets another chance to extend her streak
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Recruiting experts take a guess
- No search for debris in Nevada
- VA clinic's troubles upset council
- Little debated at power hearing for consumers
- Monorail funds wait for OK
- Parents reach agreement on burial of slain 3-year-old
- Woman convicted in hotel killing
- North Las Vegas Council briefs for Feb. 6, 2003
- Obituaries for Feb. 6, 2003
- Police plan station in northwest by 2004
- Training to reduce harassment sought
- News briefs for Feb. 6, 2003
- Supreme Court upholds county's contract decision
- ER changes will free up ambulances
- Experts miss EPA office opening due to Texas duty
- Blackjack games hit Arizona Indian casinos
- City Council seeks probe of drug facility
- Grand juries stay busy hearing fatal DUI cases
- Agassi still trying to get Steffi on a doubles date
- Columnist Adam Candee: Cheyenne girls throw in towel vs. Centennial
- Sun Boys Hoops Top 10
- Sun Girls Hoops Top 10
- Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Shyon Clark and Ra Chauna Randle
- Catching up with ... JEN KLINE
- Wednesday's prep results
- Rebels' Robinson beaming over recruits
- Ruiz-Jones strategy debated
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Tyson's newest trainer has him on right path
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: In finals, Goodman can't spell it out
- Letter: Drug plan isn't a viable choice
- Letter: 'Portable' hoops an obstruction
- Letter: Nevadans need to back Guinn's tax proposals
- Editorial: Making the case against Iraq
- Editorial: People getting fair shake at the county
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Title IX is playing fair
- Nevada Air Guard unit finalist for national honor
- Community briefs for Feb. 6, 2003
- Crime tip line changes name
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Just having a good old time
- Artists' Block: Funkhouser's First Fridays seize downtown scene
- Highlights of fiscal 2002 gross and net profits report on Nevada casinos
Wednesday, Feb. 5
- Former LV law professor questioned on legal views
- ER change could free up ambulance crews
- World Court rules against U.S.
- Scholarship program faces uncertain future
- Job cuts part of plan to trim costs at UMC
- Columnist Jeff German: Letting freedom ring in NLV
- Girl, victim of stabbing, released from hospital
- Executive moves to Alliance
- Culinary threatens action
- Animal Foundation to run shelter
- Guinn's plan to phase in taxes will be opposed
- LV Valley Water District approves drought plan
- Man fined, imprisoned for scam
- Report: FBI questioning PurchasePro execs
- Share buyback approved
- Ruling bothers some tribes
- Beers apologizes for e-mail
- Guard unit put on alert for call-up
- Gaming stocks fall on proposed N.J. tax hike
- News briefs for Feb. 5, 2003
- Harrah's quarterly profit falls on higher expenses
- American action boosts Vegas airline layoff total
- UNLV looks to add size, ability
- UNLV's recruiting class
- Wednesday's prep result
- Rebels swept in DH vs. Saint Mary's
- Local prep standouts head for top colleges
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Cheating is widespread and blatant
- LV Gladiators make four roster moves
- County passes new, restrictive billboard laws
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Kyle Busch to drive a Busch car for Hendrick
- Evening walk ends in tragedy for Summerlin woman
- No solution for Walters' project offered
- Bush environmental policies touted in speech at Red Rock
- Columnist Peter Benton: Els just may give Tiger challenge in '03
- Sprint profit up -- WSJ says execs forced out
- Tech giant's profit soars
- Spread of bird disease slowed
- Nurse gets higher bail in sex case
- Henderson changes liquor fees, licensing
- Henderson briefs for Feb. 5, 2003
- Obituaries for Feb. 5, 2003
- Former DA seeks fed suit dismissal
- More candidates enter city elections
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Celebrities start rolling in for Stones
- Tax task force grilled over projected deficit, new taxes
- Editorial: Subject UMC study to reversal of roles
- Letter: Gross receipts tax is dangerous
- Letter: Elect officials who can solve our tax problems
- JASON brings oceans to the desert
- Attorney general won't push for takeover of ethics panel
- Editorial: Cut would risk health of public
- Democrats want to get to bottom of election challenge
- Community briefs for Feb. 5, 2003
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: At lake, Ritz fits just fine
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Jazz Society event at university hits the right note
- Festival features film noir selections
- 'Shadow of Evil' opens at Winchester
- Walls of Fame: Exhibit reveals Warhol's evolutionary relationship with celebrity
Tuesday, Feb. 4
- Anti-tax forces stirring as lawmakers convene
- Officials baffled by body at Timet
- Battle lines form in Nevada regulation debate
- Governor's proposed budget includes tax hike for casinos
- Police agency rejects plan for casino district
- Rundle's son tells about what he heard of his grandmother
- Two Air Force heroes get Silver Stars
- New competitors lining up against bankrupt Comdex
- Mother of one of six teens killed on Interstate 15 dies
- Columnist Jeff German: Hoops war is officially out of hand
- Man says LV destroyed tapes in eminent domain case
- News briefs for Feb. 4, 2003
- Station lures poker players with progressive jackpots
- Las Vegas reservation office to close
- Appeals court ruling on suit could cost county
- LV seeks help from feds for downtown
- Proposal would shield Yucca funding
- Comments sought on sensitive land
- Arbitrator rules against fired cop
- Budget could boost tourism ads
- UNLV shows new life by routing CSU
- Peters steps up in starting role
- Money in the Banks
- Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV could use a center of attention
- Kyle Busch to part with NASCAR's Roush Racing
- Authorities can't prove charges against Tapia
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Football still best when played outdoors
- Arena League sellouts
- ACLU steps in to push North Las Vegas petition
- Shuttle contractors again facing scrutiny
- Knowledge of bank robbery key to case
- Constitutional experts debate freedoms in a post 9-11 society
- Coroner IDs shooting victim
- Cable television to carry new school channel
- Already, talk of special session for taxes heard
- Local service held for shuttle victims
- Rundle's son tells about what he heard of grandmother
- LV man requests dismissal of eminent domain case
- Appeals court ruling on suit deals blow to county
- Fast-food giant helping struggling franchisees
- Editorial: Let's turn marathon into national event
- Letter: Ralston column describes mayor
- Letter: Goodman good promoter of city
- Letter: Safety does not concern transit system operators
- Arbitrator rules against fired police officer
- LV takes steps toward affordable assisted living
- Public meetings set on master-plan changes
- Community briefs for Feb. 4, 2003
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Strong men and women
- LV partners with YMCA on pool
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: A new CSI: Charity scenes inspired
- Editorial: Energy for tomorrow, and today
- Clarification
- Longtime Nevadan Belding dies at 86
- Obituaries for Feb. 4, 2003
- Columnist Susan Snyder: A lesson learned on the trail
Monday, Feb. 3
- Woman dies in shooting
- Bush budget includes $591 million for Yucca
- Editorial: Mourning the loss of astronauts
- Power firm in deal to cut debt
- 2003 Legislature begins today in Carson City
- Parties begin with Legislature back in town
- Park Place legal officer resigns
- News briefs for Feb. 3, 2003
- Loss of shuttle affects Vegas company
- Panel to seek UMC answers
- Fiscal reality about to hit colleges, universities
- Man finds success after homeless life in Las Vegas
- Nevada system of taxes called worst
- Moviegoers reaffirm support for space program
- Federal agency files labor complaint against Binion's
- Fight over stabbing victim's burial goes to judge
- Plans for commercial shuttle program at Test Site on hold
- LV shuttle supplier's stock falls on news
- Astronaut's mom: Son did not die in vain
- Nevada tax system worst in U.S.
- Local sports calendar
- Wind wipes out UNLV's match
- Man dies while at Petty driving school
- Remedial classes may be dropped at universities
- Money no comfort for bird owner
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Cowin harbors no ill will toward his old team
- Trial delayed for elderly man
- Judge finds no help for Tabish in FBI's probe
- Sloppiness leads to Gladiators' demise
- Slow start played big part in defeat
- Four bank branches in Las Vegas stores to close
- Vegas utility drops 'poison pill'
- Slot maker announces European distribution deal
- Culinary election rescheduled
- Inquest clears officer in killing
- Senator wants change in energy assistance
- Rebels opt to return to basics
- Campaign filings announced
- Federal agencies steer money to homeless
- Bronfenbrenner, Huyck run to tough victories in wind
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Rebels find sorry season slipping away
- Letter: Nice ideas, but no solutions
- Letter: 'Speaking softly' is overrated in perilous times
- Editorial: This program offers a ticket to success
- UNLV downs Cal in baseball
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Dion's perfume pitch is heaven-scent
- Wederquist to play for UNLV; Silverado High hires Thornhill
- Arena League standings
- Las Vegas Marathon results
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: They're off: Season under way in earnest
- Birth announcements for Feb. 3, 2003
- African Children's Choir to perform
- Immunization schedule for Feb. 3, 2003
- Guesss when Mojave Max will awaken at Red Rock Canyon
- Obituaries for Feb. 3, 2003
- Sun Lite for Feb. 3, 2003
- Truth or Barris? TV pioneer's life targeted in 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'
- Gill bowls 'em over at Boulder
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Counties see crash courses