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Archive for March 6, 2003

Questions arise for insured in Nevada: Eric Leake; Nevadans remain among the most uninsured in the country, according to two new reports that say the state's residents are among Americans most likely to have no health coverage.; 11:36 a.m.

600 gather to discuss school cuts: By Emily Richmond; In an evening that was equal parts strategy session and pep rally, hundreds of Clark County parents, students and staff urged school district officials Wednesday to protect everything from sports to reading programs as they ...; 11:36 a.m.

Doubts raised about nuclear cask testing: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada officials said today that they have a number of concerns about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposed tests for the massive metal containers that would be used to haul nuclear waste cross-country to ...; 11:35 a.m.

Shooting suspect ran escort service, friend says: Jen Lawson; Homicide suspect and local R&B singer Alfonso "Slinkey" Blake ran an escort service that specialized in Asian women, his friend and financial adviser told the Sun this morning.; 11:34 a.m.

Task force arrests three suspects on sex charges: Jen Lawson; For the first time the local Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested a married couple on charges of using the Internet to lure a 14-year-old girl into having sex with them.; 11:32 a.m.

Malpractice petition not likely to clear: CARSON CITY -- An initiative petition to tighten medical malpractice laws signed by more than 90,000 voters and backed by Las Vegas doctors probably won't be approved by the Nevada Legislature.; 11:31 a.m.

Use of credit reports in setting car insurance rates under scrutiny: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman David Goldwater is dead, according to two credit reporting agencies.; 11:30 a.m.

Guinn's tax plan in hands of lawmakers: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn dropped his $1 billion tax proposal into the hands of the Legislature on Wednesday, absolving himself of the state's budget crisis and urging lawmakers to either approve his plan ...; 11:30 a.m.

Satellite, helicopter help in Metro chase: By Timothy Pratt; Metro Police called off a car chase of two teens who allegedly carjacked an SUV Wednesday. The decision appears to be the first high-profile example of a change in department tactics.; 11:29 a.m.

Trustees: Imperial Palace is not for sale: By Liz Benston; The Imperial Palace casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and in Biloxi, Miss., aren't for sale, trustees for Ralph Engelstad's estate told Nevada regulators Wednesday.; 11:24 a.m.

Fire sinks boats at Lake Mead: No one had been reported missing and the were no reports of injuries or deaths as of 10:45 this morning, Roxanne Dey, Lake Mead National Recreation Area spokeswoman, said.; 11:19 a.m.

Commuters from out of county increase: The increase parallels Clark County's population growth, which also nearly doubled.; 11:19 a.m.

Hunting, fishing fees to increase: CARSON CITY -- Hunting and fishing licenses for more than 100,000 Nevadans are going to be increased starting next year to keep the state Division of Wildlife from going into the hole.; 11:19 a.m.

Strip club gets back property from FBI: Jace Radke and Jeff German; About $836,000 in cash and script and the majority of the other items seized by the FBI in a Feb. 20 raid of the Crazy Horse Too topless club have been returned.; 11:14 a.m.

Calif. talks may yield more slots for Harrah's, Station: By Liz Benston; Two tribal casinos in California managed by Las Vegas companies may seek an increase in the number of slot machines they are allowed under existing state compacts, representatives say.; 11:00 a.m.

Film piracy could limit production: Kevin Rademacher; The victims of motion picture piracy go beyond billion-dollar corporations and wealthy actors and actresses -- and the losses could mean fewer movies being produced.; 10:59 a.m.

Suit against PPro rejected: Grace Leong; A judge has dismissed securities fraud claims brought by PurchasePro.com Inc. shareholders against the bankrupt Las Vegas technology company and its auditor, Arthur Andersen.; 10:57 a.m.

Firm behind 'Nevada Numbers' expanding: By Liz Benston; Despite run-ins with Nevada regulators and financial difficulties, the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday approved a permanent license for the start-up company behind a well-publicized statewide keno game, giving the company a shot at expanding ...; 10:56 a.m.

Tribe to appeal ruling: Sacramento Superior Court Judge Loren McMaster ruled last week that the tribe is subject to the same state campaign-finance laws that apply to other political contributors. The case was seen as an important test of ...; 9:53 a.m.

House kills lottery bill: Mike Carrier, chairman of Citizens for a Better Oklahoma, a pro-lottery group, watched from the gallery Wednesday as the House rejected the legislation. He wasted no time in announcing his group's next step.; 9:53 a.m.

Publisher of Casino Journal acquired by JP Morgan arm: Ascend Media, which was formed by New York-based JP Morgan last year, acquired GEM Communications, Las Vegas, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced this week.; 9:52 a.m.

Zoning decision delayed on Strip timeshare proposal: Timeshare developer Westgate Resorts has applied for zoning approval for what would become the city's tallest occupied building, including more than 700 apartments and featuring a swimming pool, health spa, restaurants and 63,000 square feet ...; 9:52 a.m.

Winston Cup wagering no big deal in Las Vegas: Tom Gardner; In a town full of casinos, you'd figure NASCAR fans would be flocking to the sports books on Winston Cup weekend.; 9:51 a.m.

Media giant posts record loss: Chairman Jean-Rene Fourtou said today that "2002 has been an extremely difficult year for Vivendi Universal," but that "2003 will be a year of transition and of financial and economic progress."; 9:51 a.m.

'I thought to myself, uh, oh': Steve Guiremand; In more than 40 years of coaching college and professional football, John Robinson has spent thousands of hours in front of a TV breaking down videotapes.; 9:50 a.m.

Jobless claims rise: In a second report from the department, productivity -- the amount of output per hour of work -- rose at an annual rate of 0.8 percent in the fourth quarter, marking a turnaround from the ...; 9:50 a.m.

Back on course: UNLV sophomore Travis Whisman has gotten his groove back on the golf course.; 9:50 a.m.

Rebels prepare for twinbill with SDSU: Steve Guiremand; UNLV and San Diego State's basketball teams shared the same wing of rooms Saturday night at the Fort Collins, Colo., Marriott.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: AHL group skates in too late: In hockey, too many men on the ice is usually a minor penalty, punishable by two minutes in the penalty box.; 9:49 a.m.

UNLV women slip to 18th: The Lady Rebels (7-1), who are 7-0 at home this season, will face two stiff tests at the Fertitta Tennis Complex next week. UNLV will take on No. 32 Texas A&M on Tuesday and No. ...; 9:45 a.m.

UNLV women finish fifth in tornament: The Rebels shot 34-over-par for the event, which included some of the top ranked teams in the country. Fifth-ranked Pepperdine won the event at 18-under.; 9:44 a.m.

Ex-Toledo assistant to coach Rebels receivers: The school announced that Garrick McGee, a former assistant at the University of Toledo, has been hired as wide receivers coach, replacing DelVaughn Alexander, who left recently for a similar position at Oregon State.; 9:44 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Dixon wants to be first to win 3 consecutive Gator titles: Reigning NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon has been busy this season rewriting the record books.; 9:43 a.m.

Longtime counselor Barela dies at 52: By Timothy Pratt; When Horacio Valdez was a student at Las Vegas High School, he was assigned to one counselor, but always went to another -- Roque Barela.; 9:43 a.m.

Education audit called needed tool: "At a time when we're looking for new revenue to improve education, we have to make sure every dollar produces the results we expect," said Assemblyman David Goldwater, D-Las Vegas, who proposed the audit bill ...; 9:43 a.m.

Colorado St. routs Lady Rebels: Katie Borton and Joy Jenkins each had 10 points for Colorado State (16-11, 7-6).; 9:38 a.m.

News briefs for March 6, 2003: Three people allegedly involved in a prostitution ring with ties to Las Vegas and Portland, Ore., have been indicted by a federal grand jury.; 9:31 a.m.

Former employee suing U.S. attorney hit with fed indictment: Jace Radke; A former employee of the U.S. attorney's office in Nevada who has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Justice Department was indicted Wednesday on charges of wire fraud and making false statements.; 9:28 a.m.

Raises for sheriff, DA OK'd, others denied: CARSON CITY -- A Senate committee Wednesday approved a plan to give big pay raises to the Clark County sheriff and district attorney but balked at allowing pay increases for other county elected officials.; 9:28 a.m.

Council approves deal with billboard company: The City Council voted 5-0 on Wednesday to approve two separate 10-year leases for property along Interstate 15 between Gowan and Alexander roads with The Lamar Cos. Lamar will be allowed to build one billboard ...; 9:26 a.m.

Legislative briefs for March 6, 2003: Despite a personal plea from Clark County Recorder Frances Deane, the Senate Government Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to allow the County Commission to eliminate her position after the next election.; 9:25 a.m.

Unemployment bill sponsored by Porter set for vote: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The first bill introduced by freshman Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev. -- legislation that offers unemployed workers $3,000 for job hunting expenses -- is speeding its way through the House, thanks in large part ...; 9:24 a.m.

Death knell begins for 3-judge panel: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Measures that would eliminate the use of three-judge panels and add one mitigating factor in death penalty trials cleared an Assembly committee Wednesday.; 9:24 a.m.

RTC plans transfer of city bus service: The Regional Transportation Commission will hear public comments on the transfer of Boulder City bus service to the Southern Nevada Transit Coalition from 5 to 7 p.m. March 20 at the Boulder City Senior Center, ...; 9:23 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Freitas: Brazil's next Pele?: Dean Juipe; Acelino Freitas may not be the biggest star in boxing, but those looking to make a case for him can cite a few eye-popping statistics.; 9:18 a.m.

Fight schedule: Tonight; 9:17 a.m.

Navy psychologist offers tips to help kids cope with deployment: Dick Benoit; Lillian Miller, a clinical psychologist at the U.S. Navy's Fleet and Family Support Center in Naples, Italy, has some advice for military parents as tensions increase and many are deployed overseas.; 9:17 a.m.

County's Jorgensen plans retirement: Jorgensen is ending more than 25 years of work with the county, the last six as head of the Business License Department.; 9:16 a.m.

Prep All-Star teams: First Team; 9:16 a.m.

Community briefs for March 6, 2003: Sales of Girl Scout cookies continues throughout the Las Vegas Valley through March 16 at booths in front of markets and other stores.; 9:15 a.m.

College Golf scores: SALINAS, Calif. -- Final scores Wednesday in the San Jose State Spartan Women's Invitational at Corral de Tierra Country Club (par 72):; 9:15 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Santa Anita: Friday's card; 9:14 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: In raising money, Woods is a real tiger: Tiger Woods' annual Las Vegas charity blowout is happening April 19.; 9:13 a.m.

Commission split on homes zoned near railroad tracks: A long-running argument over residential zoning near railroad tracks in southwest Las Vegas is not over.; 9:01 a.m.

DA asked to probe racial memo mystery: "We all came to the consensus that the letter appeared to be forged," library board chairman Ricki Barlow said after a closed-door emergency meeting.; 9:01 a.m.

Nellis families find it tough to say goodbye: For Senior Airman Josh Beasley and his wife, Dreamer, there was a major difference in his departure today for an unknown destination: 4-month-old daughter Ally.; 9:00 a.m.

Timet's pollution plan to be aired at public forum: Titanium Metals Corp. has reduced pollutants at its Henderson plant, officials plan to report at a community meeting tonight.; 9:00 a.m.

Letter: Vehicle buyers go overboard: Unfortunately, when people go out to buy, they are looking for their dream car, and they leave common sense and reality at home. With visions of driving up mountains, or towing airplanes, they buy something ...; 8:59 a.m.

Letter: War with Iraq is a crazy idea: President Bush has tried to make a case but he has fallen very short of that objective. Two of his stated reasons for going to war with Iraq dealt with Iraq's possession of weapons of ...; 8:59 a.m.

Letter: The threat of war in the world is as real as ever: To dismiss the threat of weapons of mass destruction by saying, "I don't think a government would use them against another government," is ludicrous. One government will use any method at its disposal against another ...; 8:58 a.m.

Protection plan for rare bird released: By Mary Manning; The final recovery plan for the Southwestern willow flycatcher, a rare bird that breeds in Southern Nevada, was released Wednesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.; 8:57 a.m.

Editorial: Religious freedom is at stake: A bill introduced in the Nevada Legislature this week by Sen. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, however, would extend the reach of government way beyond where it has any business. It would require clergymen to report ...; 8:57 a.m.

Editorial: 'Truth squad' law should be repealed: Campaign materials, certainly, should be free of errors in fact. It's appalling that lies and distortions would be printed, intentionally or otherwise. But it's the courts, not a state agency, that should determine the scope ...; 8:57 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Thirty years of joy: My friend, Bernie Yuman, asked me that question 17 years ago when he learned he was going to be a father for the first time and that he would have a daughter to start his ...; 8:56 a.m.

Obituaries for March 6, 2003: Ed Andrews, 84, of Boulder City died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born April 19, 1918, in Los Angeles. A resident for 25 years, he was a retired director of finance in the ...; 8:24 a.m.

City Council postpones vote on 61 acres: Judy Odierna; A decision to hire two companies to help create a master plan for Las Vegas' 61 acres downtown is on hold for two weeks.; 8:24 a.m.

Las Vegas council briefs for March 6, 2003: The Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to allow enforcement officers to cite apartment complexes that do not have adequate landscaping.; 8:23 a.m.

Supper club slots face opposition: Judy Odierna; The proposal to put slot machines in supper clubs received mixed reviews during the Las Vegas City Council meeting Wednesday.; 8:23 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Women give history a lesson: Ruthe Deskin; And believe me, the women of Nevada have something to celebrate, considering the fact that we didn't have the right to vote until 1914, and in the 1916 elections women voted for the first time.; 8:23 a.m.

Nevada 86, Rice 68: AP; Sean Paul added 17 points and nine rebounds and Kirk Snyder 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolf Pack (16-11, 11-6 in the WAC), who can clinch the top seed in the post-season conference ...; 5:55 a.m.

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