Las Vegas Sun
Story archive for May 2003
Friday, May 30
- Former Henderson priest sentenced to probation
- Judges encounter barrage of accusations
- Agents search Herrera home
- Improvements for Yucca are outlined
- Metro rounds up suspects in robberies
- Suspect in slayings of three arrested
- News briefs for May 30, 2003
- Officials probe Moulin Rouge blaze
- Dream of revitalizing Moulin Rouge suffers blow
- Columnist Jeff German: Strip club handouts soil hands of recipients
- Second malpractice question may face voters
- Lake Mead drops to 1,145 feet
- Teens face execution
- Silverado product West makes big impact at ASU
- Out-of-state travel cut for lawmakers
- County to convene new ethics panel
- Guinn will hold bills until tax plan approved
- Home-buying program helps retain workers
- PUC upholds decision to let firms exit power system
- Nevada economy growing slowly
- Tax struggle is going down to the wire
- Officials propose instantly adjustable slots
- Mandalay stock up despite earnings shortfall
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Behr, Abdul suffering Innergy crisis
- Weekend Motor Sports schedule
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Outlaws series faces financial crisis
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Fishing from a float tube in Utah
- Granato to play in LV benefit
- Big third inning nets 51s, Roberts a win
- Alvarez looking sharp as he tries to rehab
- Crosby gets call from Dodgers
- Wranglers introduce Gulutzan as GM, head coach
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- National Golden Gloves results
- Fishing Report: Anglers find bass are biting
- Coyotes to play for title
- Guest Columnist Ryan Keeney: We still have chance to win
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Stars always get favorable treatment
- Rebels improve, sit in 7th
- Test of strength
- Sports briefs for May 30, 2003
- Community briefs for May 30, 2003
- Blood drives
- Obituaries for May 30, 2003
- Protesters challenge proposed media rules
- Court denies tribe's request
- Stock falls on tax-hike worries
- House approves casino vote
- Elvis impersonator Carlini all shook up over gig
- Software giant settles with AOL Time Warner
- Retailer closing Vegas store
- Bill may keep mentally ill out of jails
- DUI legislation passes Senate, goes to Guinn
- Legislative briefs for May 30, 2003
- Showdown looms on overhaul of Regents
- Feeling Duped: Impressionists at Impersonators Convention often lead double lives
- Conference panel signs off on telemarketing bill
- Guinn signs 29 more bills into law
- CS&N go for three-peat at Aladdin
- Grandaddy skates on musical edge
- Dead returns to life on 'Dick's Picks Vol. Four'
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Chef Andre giving back to his community
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Country awards rate a return to Las Vegas
- Lucas turns Rio showroom into chat room
- Scene selection Geoff Carter: Owen shows acting chops in BMW 'Hire' series
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Casino's history is fireproof
- Performing Arts for May 30, 2003
- Datebook for May 30, 2003
- On Display for May 30, 2003
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Local comedy outlets are second home for Zany
- Columnist Jerry Fink: For a few Las Vegas legends, Hope is eternal
- Water, sewer rate hikes could nearly double fees
- Goodman considers intervening at Housing Authority
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Old bump on new road
- Energy Department. to hire new law firm
- Stalker receives two life terms in killing of wife
- Editorial: No more 'cowards' in tax, budget votes
- Political notebook: Spoof can't top hilarity of legislative reality
- Letter: Getting the facts straight on court
- Letter: Many in Texas agree with the Dixie Chicks
- Editorial: Gimmicks at center of tax cuts
- Mayor must wait to try to oust city manager
- UNLV gets crime stats center
- Columnist Erin Neff: Hypocritical chamber resists a fair tax solution at all costs
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: State tax hikes, federal cuts just don't add up
- Adult nightclub industry continues to thrive
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: BunnyRanch offers free 'active duty'
- 'Real' Deal
- Columnist Susan Snyder: These kids are speaking our language
- Letter: Nice opportunity to attract teachers
- Letter: Administration lied to get into unjustified war
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Afraid of doing the right thing
- Editorial: More Yucca bombshells raise alarm
- Columnist Jeff German: Exposing Yucca problems tough task
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Great Americans in town
- Nation's top printer steers country to digital documents
- Postcards from the edge of demolition
- Fund-raiser showcases shelter dogs
Thursday, May 29
Wednesday, May 28
Tuesday, May 27
- Officials predict holiday weekend numbers will be down from last year
- MGM MIRAGE entering U.K.'s casino market
- Court upholds right to family leave
- Task force chief: Gaming firms to be hit by tax hike
- Utility is still eyeing Nevada Power
- Key witnesses might miss Yucca hearing
- State not likely to tackle 'Net issue this year
- Nevada Senate OKs construction defect compromise
- Gamblers more frequently misstating results, IRS says
- Moving of VA clinic nearly done
- Locals, tourists enjoy safe Memorial Day weekend
- Policy issues snag education spending plan
- City golf course fails to produce a profit
- LV money handlers have feel for fakes
- DA says bookmark, mailer violated law
- Man sought in slaying of 3 LV teens
- Budget, taxes stall as session wanes
- Rebels sign point guard from L.A.
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Wedge driven between Woods, cash
- Rebels head for Tempe
- Gladiators fizzle with loss in playoffs
- Agassi rust-free in first round of French Open
- Sprint upgrading its network
- Obituaries for May 27, 2003
- Malone ends silence on FBI probe
- ATM fees upheld
- Consumer confidence rising
- Guest columnist -- Ryan Keeney: Preparing mentally is key to good start
- Bullets in suspect called key evidence
- Man indicted in ATM theft
- UNLV set to tangle with tough course
- CCSN gets bats going, wins second game in losers' bracket
- Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV needs an AD with local ties
- Proposed budget helps some social services
- Leaders scuttle Lincoln County-Vidler water deal
- Council to manage funds
- Town voters reject raffles
- $218 million OK'd for state projects
- Malpractice measure passes Senate
- Bailout OK'd for NHP radio fiasco
- Legislative briefs for May 27, 2003
- Guinn signs bill calling for generic drugs
- County pay hike supported
- Mandalay in cashless slot deal
- Guest Columnist -- Tony Renna: 7th-place finish made for a satisfying day
- Kyle Busch shines in Charlotte debut
- Latham adjusting to life in Japan
- Legislature approves Reno stadium
- 51s bullpen falters in 10-inning loss to Portland
- Desert Springs Hospital eliminating maternity services
- News briefs for May 27, 2003
- Letter: Ensign's loyalties are questioned
- Letter: America is a nation of war
- Letter: The many things President Bush has said to us
- Editorial: Drug plan receives OK from high court
- Birth announcements for May 27, 2003
- Editorial: Local law safeguards Red Rock
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: FCC's freedom slight
- Dojo Mojo: Martial-arts instructors reminisce as kung fu grips nation
- Built to Spill's Martsch's performance low key
- Columnist Susan Snyder: List has us feeling inferior
- JUCO World Series Scores
Monday, May 26
Friday, May 23
- National parks may get relief under Western air pollution plan
- Columnist Jeff German: Seminar attendees thrown some curves
- Tropicana targeted in Culinary Union protest
- MGM MIRAGE may build new LV, AC casino
- Democrats urge 'little guy' tax plan
- There's an Emerald in that Pot O' Gold
- Feds move in to close Indian casino
- Nevada leads U.S. in veteran population growth
- Kenny reportedly notified of being probe target
- Niece mourns as police look for clues in slaying
- Station urged to consider Northern Nevada needs
- Bryan: Gaming no salvation for states' money problems
- Governance issues analyzed
- Regulator calls Mirage case a wake-up call
- Gaming panel shelves ATM slots
- As lake level dips, so does quality of water
- Allergy sufferers endure one of worst springs ever
- Trading of firm's stock halted
- Boeing in $17 billion pact for military planes
- FBI has video showing Mack at Cheetahs
- Former North Las Vegas Municipal Judge Fisher dies
- Beers appears to be a little fuzzy on math, religion
- Lower DUI limit clears major hurdle
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Engagement shows strong framework
- Local news briefs for May 23, 2003
- Corrections
- Columnist Tony Renna: Car coming along as race day nears
- Revved up and ready
- UNLV's Oh stands 25th at NCAA championship
- Rebels win, eye school record today
- Doctors get chance to fight rate hikes
- Action taken against diploma mills
- Obituaries for May 23, 2003
- World Series of Poker ends today at Horseshoe
- 'Dracula,' other bills refuse to stay dead
- Bill plays role in push by union
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Back to the economy
- Survey: Teachers considering business boycotts
- Editorial: Downtown is ideal for performing arts
- Porter calls for perchlorate study
- Controversy mars inquest history
- Death penalty studied in women's killings
- Letter: GOP comparable to ancient Rome
- Letter: Our neglect of education is ingrained
- Officials: Expect holiday delays
- Sexual assault suspect not charged in standoff
- Deployed airmen face sacrifices
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Sorenstam reaches out to fans, and they accept her
- Death penalty bill amended
- Coroner's inquest: Officer justified in fatal shooting
- Bill would increase veterans' burial benefits
- Editorial: Leadership required on state taxes
- 51s snapshot
- Trades, moves just a part of the 'dog' days
- CCSN likes chances at title
- Gladiators open playoffs with turmoil, questions
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Sporting clays offer challenge to good friend
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Hemenway Harbor has striper success stories
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Excitement outweighs nerves for Kyle Busch
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Arena League playoffs
- Cirque du Cowboy
- 'Divas' still have home in Vegas
- Blue Man Group offers indescribably great time
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Center site takes the spotlight
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Jazz great Wilkins carries on brother's legacy
- Revitalized Built to Spill brings tour to House of Blues
- Schluss to display artistic works at Fashion Show
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: DJ duo planning to have fun deep into the night
- Datebook for May 23, 2003
- On Display for May 23, 2003
- Community briefs for May 23, 2003
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Casino MonteLago a breath of nostalgic air
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: L.A.'s Caponera is a good sport about funny business
- Scene selection -- Geoff Carter: '20,000 Leagues' gets new life on DVD
- Performing Arts for May 23, 2003
- Columnist Ben Grove: State on short list for nation's mercury storage
- Key issues remain unresolved
- Ban on beef too little, too late
- Bush fighting for oil, money and dad's honor
- Columnist Jeff German: Security funding should go to Vegas
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Production has all the trappings
- Gans a'blazin'
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Dance team shows how to get busy
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Big Brother is here
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Show us the indictments
- Editorial: Our picks on races, bond issue
- Preserving the nation's past
- Interns learn world of politics
- Iraq war exhibit to be dedicated
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: The day for remembering our dead
- Nevada legislators ranked by lobbyist spending
- UNLV 12, New Mexico 5
Thursday, May 22
Wednesday, May 21
Tuesday, May 20
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Aladdin could stage Keith & Bob show
- Robinson stepping down as UNLV AD
- News briefs for May 20, 2003
- Union threatens action against Tropicana
- Study: Indian casinos win $14.1 bil. in 2002
- Sides vowing unity on defects measure
- Business briefs for May 20, 2003
- McCarran debuting 'SpeedCheck' kiosks
- Committees feuding over Internet gambling
- McCarran traffic off for a second straight month
- Construction pushes crash rate along I-15
- Sorenstam draws spot with LV's Wilson
- Casa cookin': Loncheras give workers taste of home
- County eyes Red Rock restrictions
- Police: Stepson planned attack
- GOP gives telemarketers break
- Columnist Jeff German: FBI probe of clubs full of leaks
- Grand jury may meet on FBI's club sting
- Mayorga promises shorter fight in rematch with Forrest
- Fire official says Malone requested Jaguars' test
- School Board expected to give final OK to budget
- Robinson out as UNLV athletic director
- Through thick & thin
- Ex-UNLV star Haro earns two NFL tryouts
- Coach has winning, not salary, on mind
- Gators prove South still has what it takes
- Alternative business tax in the works
- Rundle's statements to police key factor
- One teen charged in road-rage slaying
- Md. man charged in attempted burglary, sex assault
- Man accused of killing bicyclist pleads not guilty
- Boost in fees approved
- Guinn signs Red Rock, crime analysis bills
- Legislative briefs for May 20, 2003
- Driver's license proposal defeated
- Union threatens action
- Greco named as CEO of timeshare company
- Timeshare project appealed
- Silverton adding retailer
- Calif. tribe loses police search case
- Oklahoma-based tribes to seek gambling rights in Pa.
- United Blood Services seeks donors
- Community briefs for May 20, 2003
- Health district warns parents about whooping cough
- Gladiators fire assistant, open playoffs on Sunday
- Changing the face of the game
- MLB snap shot
- Editorial: Closed campuses have been a success
- Letter: Taking one for the company
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
- Letter: No victory in war on terrorism
- Letter: Gaming industry calls the shots in Legislature
- Editorial: No abrupt action in radio mess
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- $873.3 mil. county budget passes
- Obituaries for May 20, 2003
- Water district budget up 18 percent
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: More smoke than fire
- The ACMA nominations are ...
- Our Country: After long run in Los Angeles, Academy of Country Music Awards head to Las Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Observing the girth of flight
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan second in race but drops to fourth in points
Monday, May 19
- Steel, tin maker files Chap. 11
- McDonald: 'I am not a target'
- Shots through apartment door kill North Las Vegas woman
- No death penalty decision made yet in case of Maestas siblings
- News briefs for May 19, 2003
- Website launches booking engine with major air carriers
- Deliberations continue in Venetian contractor case
- Concord reached about defects issue
- Gregory, McCurry stick to issues
- Claims of threats heat up Ward 1
- Walters sale plan gets boost from report
- 'Cloud' canopy tested at Fashion Show
- New Strip shopping center aiming at 'average tourist'
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Douglas event links superstar celebs
- Feds probe Sierra Pointe
- High school seniors get last crack at exams
- Governor, staff try to repair NHP radio mix-up
- Silver, Henderson battle for judgeship
- Safe at school: Officials praise decision to close campuses
- Lender skipping dividend
- Steel, tin maker files Chap.11
- Olympic women's players announce LV fund-raiser
- Officer fires at truck that hits him
- Body found below freeway ramp
- Contractor says he wasn't contacted by FBI
- Obituaries for May 19, 2003
- Salt Lake rallies in ninth to top 51s
- Slot machine plan fails
- Regulators target illegal slots
- Video poker debate heating up
- Daley wants Chicago to own casino
- Lawmakers facing a busy Memorial Day weekend
- More help approved for DMV
- Consumer protection bills held hostage
- Legislative briefs for May 19, 2003
- Rundle on tapes describes wife's jealousy, temper
- Oh, can she play
- Vasser, Hearn join field of 33 for Sunday's Indianapolis 500
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Funny Cide put doubters out to pasture
- Early voting opportunity for June 3 municipal election ends May 30
- Gladiators top Buffalo in regular-season finale
- Birth announcements for May 19, 2003
- Prep athletes make an impact
- Immunization schedule for May 19, 2003
- Editorial: Schools need help at the federal level
- Letter: Rudeness has taken over
- Letter: Iraq convenient diversion while nation crumbles
- Editorial: States are in need of some help
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for May 19, 2003
- 50 Cent takes his shot at House of Blues
- Grupo Niche continues Colombian education effort
- Columnist Susan Snyder: A land of untouched beauty
Saturday, May 17
Friday, May 16
- Panel approves ballot question on malpractice
- Woman's dream realized with UNLV graduation
- Jaguars' builders 'pressured' inspectors
- Goodman met with reputed mobster at City Hall
- Raid a blow to McDonald campaign
- Committee cuts $100 million from Guinn plan
- Panel passes $730 mil. in taxes
- Struggling to protect our young
- LV City Council to hear plan for downtown performing arts center
- Blunder could cost NHP $1 billion in fines
- Columnist Jeff German: Wiretaps likely part of probe
- Local news briefs for May 16, 2003
- Public hearings to be held on county, cities' budgets
- Warning system for floods may be delayed
- Shift in contol of foster care sought
- Money, chips a concern after fires in casinos
- Bankruptcy filings up in nation, Las Vegas
- Gaming supplier reports first-quarter loss
- Berkley concerned nuclear study may face conflicts of interest
- Ensign on short side of 95-3 vote on bill for Nevada aid
- Construction defect talks break down
- Vestin Group posts loss, notes economic slowdown
- Investors pick up stock tips at Money Show
- Tribe shifting jobs to casino
- Leadership struggle threatens tribe's income
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Sides seething over Charo's Sevilla split
- Editorial: We can't leave these kids behind
- Letter: Bush's numbers are inaccurate
- Letter: Children suffer while legislators weigh more cuts
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Heading the wrong way
- Experts want county in charge of foster care
- Wynn's alleged stalker found guilty in extortion case
- More than 62 percent of CCSN graduates are women
- Reno wants to take title to North
- McGowan keeps Wooster rolling into 4A semifinals
- 10 percent turnout predicted at polls
- Business briefs for May 16, 2003
- Obituaries for May 16, 2003
- Political notebook: Williams on the beach as taxing issues debated
- Mother wins meth lab battle
- Probe sparks speculation at county government center
- Horne praised, but bill is killed
- Guinn signs prescription measure
- Legislative briefs for May 16, 2003
- Math test moratorium advances
- Correction for May 16, 2003
- Local stargazers enjoy lunar eclipse
- Manley gets six life sentences
- Rundle's broken arm focus of trial
- In light of raids, officials recall Operation Yobo
- Malone still missing; FBI mum on ex-commissioner's involvement
- Lake Mead water will cost more
- Sound problems at pavilion might be over
- Community news briefs for May 16, 2003
- Las Vegas area fishing report: Overton Arm producing fish
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Hunters should attend county wildlife meetings
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Vasser looking for magic at Indianapolis
- UNLV assistant coach Kendall Burnham appears in pro baseball game
- Lady Rebels sign five
- Rebels defeat Utah for win No. 40
- This week in motor sports
- 51s snapshot
- Prep results, schedule
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Saturday's horse racing entries for Hollywood Park
- 51s' player purge for good of Dodgers
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: UNLV 'phonegate' leaves public hanging
- Jackson denies giving code to football players
- LV looking for momentum
- Goldstein: Venetian committing to large-scale shows
- Funny Cide ready to take next step
- Cracker's Lowery accustomed to odd collaborations
- CCSN wins opener, nears berth in Series
- Fresh Cent: Rapper's sales, popularity eclipsing established stars
- Peter's principle: Longevity
- Tamburitzans celebrate music, dance
- Rimes, nearing 21, looks back on rich recording career
- 'Peter Pan' production flies at Judy Bayley Theatre
- Museums are free on Sunday
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Addressing some minor developments
- Ponderous 'Miss Saigon' takes the long route
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Band not feeling Trapt by time constraints
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Joseph finds old-school laughs a tough sell
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Guests appeased at annual Alzheimer's benefit
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Quartet offers whole Spectrum of Motown sound
- Performing Arts
- Datebook for May 16, 2003
- On Display for May 16, 2003
- Passage of bill could open floodgates
- Lawmakers hold key to children's future
- Columnist Jeff German: Feds exposing strip club operators
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Fostering a cruel trade
- Letter: Bush to blame for nation's chaos
- Letter: Breathable air is evaporating as priority for GOP
- Columnist Jon Ralston: More tax folly from amateurs
- Editorial: Rush to judgment would be grievous
- Editorial: Children can't wait anymore
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Journalist's fate reveals deep problem
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Director is no doubting Thomas
- Carson's city
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Nevada officer honored in memorial
- Columnist Erin Neff: Buckley stages small Democratic rebellion of her own
- Contest aims to help homeless canines
- North Las Vegas hoping to start new tradition
- Columnist Mike O'Callaghan: President's carrier landing drew flak
Thursday, May 15
- Changing name could be taxing
- FBI looks for evidence of strip club payments made to elected officials
- Local politicians have had prior ethical problems
- Strip-club owner Galardi has long history in Vegas
- San Diego city councilmen targeted in probe
- Law firm seeking Yucca job takes case to court
- Obituaries for May 15, 2003
- Guinn sets Friday budget deadline
- Gas prices down, but Nevada still tops average
- Human spirit: Warsaw Ghetto garden reminder of heroism
- Study on tunnel fire prompts investigation
- Suspect: Hirst died after fall from window
- Legislators seek to outspend Guinn on education
- State isn't disclosing enough on lobbyists, report says
- Goodman linked to mob boss in report
- Day care concerns: Staffing standards in Nevada below national averages
- Investment exec bullish on gaming, leisure firms' stocks
- Disputed slot to be put back in service
- Bid to reduce size of Board of Regents dies
- News briefs for May 15, 2003
- Video game company launched in Vegas
- Fatal A-10 crash blamed on 'loss of situational awareness'
- Utah lawmaker waters down 'Net gaming bill
- Nevada Power wants to bill ratepayers for increased interest costs
- Bicyclist hit, left with broken legs
- Audit: Board effectively collecting taxes
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Even off the court, Agassi can serve
- Bulldogs wrap up unbeaten season
- Pinjuv helps Gorman sweep 4A golf crowns
- Rebels' fall practice to begin on Aug. 5
- Fire damages bleachers at LVHS football stadium
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Johnson on track to win first Pro Stock crown
- More D.C.-Las Vegas flights sought
- Wholesale prices plunge
- Carrier to restore 162 flights
- Business briefs for May 15, 2003
- Legislative briefs for May 15, 2003
- Southwest Airlines to remain profitable
- Teachers union asks members if they'd be willing to strike
- Harrigan stunned at ouster of McDonald
- Imposing Pele aims to become 'King of Cage' at Orleans Arena
- Vasser looks good for race
- Fight schedule
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Our lost tax dollars
- Editorial: Water bill ignores the public interest
- Washington gambling advocates sweeten pot
- Letter: Area newcomers should foot bill
- Letter: 'Bunker busters' could do more damage at home
- Legislator wants to bring pari-mutuel racing to S.C.
- Developer closes operations
- Operator taking a tax hit
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Hurricanes discuss draft in Las Vegas
- Regulator promoted
- Editorial: Reassessing child care standards
- One-stop job center closing down
- Body Snatcher nabs honor
- 15 others will join McCallum in Class of '03
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Promoter supports boxers joining forces with union
- Defense says Phillips believes he is really Wynn's half-brother
- Detective describes blood stains in Rundle's home
- Reid's bill would protect Colombians
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Wednesday's prep results
- Prep Schedule
- CAP cadets visit their Nellis heroes
- Community briefs for May 15, 2003
- Colorful poker player Wolford dies
- Troupe brings 'Midsummer' magic to Summerlin
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Memo: Education is the key
- Objects of their affection: Exhibit celebrates the best of American pop art
Wednesday, May 14
Tuesday, May 13
Monday, May 12
- Attempt to reduce regents causing a flap
- Ruling may threaten LV utility's finances
- Lease extended for water park
- Obituaries for May 12, 2003
- Second group knocks Station stock options
- Vote looms on zoning bill for Red Rock
- Guggenheim closing
- College survives Senate panel's struggle
- Feeling at home: Shade Tree mothers, children care for park
- Body found believed to be ex-LV teen
- Boulder City voters to decide on charter changes
- Park Place Indian casino agreement reached
- 3 hurt in gunfire outside hip-hop concert
- Derby winner Santos cleared
- Local boxing group joins with Teamsters
- Rebels come up short in bid to sweep Lobos
- A formula for failure: Growth, lack of funding hamper education system
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Controversy simmers at Bon Appetit event
- UNLV phone probe could take weeks
- UNLV closes out season with strong showing
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Distraction unfortunate for Derby winner
- Frustrated Gladiators routed by Detroit
- Kim shines in rehab start vs. 51s
- Latham joins Yomiuri Giants
- Vegas timeshare developer could face bankruptcy
- Dessert Expo to debut here; furniture show out
- News briefs for May 12, 2003
- Nevada companies honored
- New flights planned to Vegas
- Illinois house OKs part of gambling package
- Illinois governor critical of neighborhood gambling plan
- Renna to start on row 3
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Rumjungle money is all Lewis deserves
- Gardner comes up short in his bid for U.S. national title
- Letter: Huge debt marks sad day in U.S.
- Letter: Welcome back to record deficits
- Letter: Imagine traffic where Rhodes wants to build
- Editorial: Assault-weapons ban gets an unlikely ally
- Cause of apartment fire still unknown
- Editorial: Emergency budgets are not a bluff
- Nevada news briefs for May 12, 2003
- Report: Ammonia threat will not affect Tuscany
- Prep playoff schedule
- Jury deliberates Parish's fate in child's death
- Bill would curb paper terrorism
- Double compensation law targeted
- Legislative briefs for May 12, 2003
- Bill banning executions of retarded passes
- Birth announcements for May 12, 2003
- Immunization schedule for May 12, 2003
- Community briefs for May 12, 2003
- McGraw worth the wait at Mandalay Bay
- Toy Scouts: At convention, retailers check out the latest big-kids' gadgets
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Wildlife area is for the birds
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for May 12, 2003
Friday, May 9
- Las Vegas non-profit files class action against lender
- Budget cuts, layoffs could slow Yucca Mountain study
- Mine blast startles northwest residents
- School employees to lose cell phones
- Timing of library bond questioned
- Battle rages over 'do not call' telemarketing bill
- Heritage College sold to N.Y. firm
- News briefs for May 9, 2003
- Good news, bad news on Nevada casino win
- Jewelry kiosk owner's murder baffles police
- Station offered best deal for San Francisco-area casino
- Summit View gets funds to reopen
- Flag flap: Residents, homeowners association argue over how Old Glory is displayed
- Columnist Jeff German: RJC may finally be in good hands
- Nuke waste argument focuses on Baltimore tunnel fire
- Regulatory environment worries CEO of SW Gas
- IGT a sleeping giant in 'Net gaming
- Big residence club planned for Las Vegas Boulevard South
- CCSN wins series opener vs. Southern Idaho
- Controversy not foreign to college tennis
- Biggest issue is pay
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Douglas tourney is a celebrity club
- Columnist Dean Juipe: NCAA plays game, but ignores rules
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Wrestlers welcome on Las Vegas mat
- UNLV athletes honored
- Rebels falls to BYU in MWC tournament
- UNLV's Oh leads field at NCAA West regional
- Rhodes appeals ruling on Red Rock project review
- No drugs found in Rainbow rampage suspect
- Suspect in fatal jewelry heist jailed
- Gambling expansion package advances
- Key lawmaker suggests legalization of casinos
- Discounts planned at 70 Vegas hotels
- Guilty plea made after charge of killing fetus is dropped
- Parts distributor buys National inventory, to develop LV shop
- Deputy commissioner at state FID retires
- Top-seeded Bulldogs continue to roll
- Regents' invocation draws strong response
- GV shows it's for real, dumps Coronado in semis
- Gay Pride week celebration features parade, festival
- Centennial stays perfect
- Gladiators try to secure their playoff future
- Man who led police on chase is missing
- Court briefs for May 9, 2003
- Columnist Tony Renna: Making Indy field would be a dream come true
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: The object of contempt
- Rookie Renna tops 230 mph in Indy practice
- John still loves game of baseball
- Royster still shaken by player's death
- 51s snapshot
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Volunteers gather to build water source for bighorn sheep
- Editorial: Children's health is the loser
- Editorial: Don't water down bill on poaching
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Anglers landing bass, catfish at Overton Arm
- Obituaries for May 9, 2003
- Boating accidents down in '02, but fatalities rise
- Political notebook: The Dirty Dozen huddle to talk about budget, taxes
- Firefighter makes cancer legislation personal
- Partisan disagreement deadlocks progress on education funding
- Panel passes election ethics bill
- Letter: If only Gore had won the election
- Letter: It's no wonder critics see U.S. as hypocritical
- Townsend, Conklin duel over competing telemarketing bills
- Medical terms clarified for LV zoning regulations
- First bonds to be issued for parks
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gordon taking aim at front of Indy field
- 'Terrorism' letter angers officials
- Community briefs for May 9, 2003
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway Points
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Playoff results, schedules
- Blood drives
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Sahara's decision adds to revamped Casbar
- 'Miss' match; Foreboding 'Miss Saigon' an odd fit for Las Vegas
- Scene Selections -- Geoff Carter: 'Potter' sequel lacks surprises
- Grammy-winning band faithfully follows musical path
- Performing Arts for May 9, 2003
- Mature audiences still enjoying 'Folies'
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: West is fielding requests for his funny magic
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Time an important element in Vegas shows
- On display for May 9, 2003
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Mother can eat like a queen in Las Vegas Sunday
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Kid won't take problem sitting down
- Datebook for May 9, 2003
- 2003 Mother of the Year Awards
- Highlights of March 2003 revenue report on Nevada casinos
- Weir Here
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Powell's lunch is a leftover
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Mom gets the gift she needs
- Columnist Erin Neff: Taxes rest with posturing lawmakers in back room
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Nevada delegation's fingerprints on several bills
- Letter: Proposed school cuts are slanted
- Letter: Rhodes project would be boon to area, tax base
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Rhodes saga is classic film noir
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: The voices of reason
- Children left behind
- Columnist Jeff German: Station in Culinary Union's cross hairs
- Editorial: A case of how spin contrasts with truth
- Editorial: A looming crisis for children
- Rhodes: Mine purchase began in 2001
Thursday, May 8
Wednesday, May 7
Tuesday, May 6
- Reid, Ensign to hold Senate hearing in LV on Yucca flaws
- Veterans protest clinic location
- LV visitor quarantined for suspected SARS
- Amber Alert takes effect with Guinn's signature
- Firm selects Alliance software
- Four-day school week proposed
- El Centro De Las Vegas breaks ground
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Bill Bennett gambling like it's 1999
- State presents latest case against Yucca
- Rhodes land debate hits legislators
- Jacket fails to get Angelil case reopened
- Drivers say school bus inspectors not needed
- Columnist Jeff German: Group gives more than promises for addicts
- Giffords continue to take tradition to mats
- Columnist Dean Juipe: De La Hoya didn't impress his promoter
- Rehab or rebuild: 51s' stadium debate continues to rage on
- Rebels' Luca earns MWC weekly honor
- UNLV extends its postseason streak
- Economy stymies UNLV fund-raising
- News briefs for May 6, 2003
- LV tourist quarantined for suspected SARS
- Coronado takes title
- Klitschko, Lewis to fight for heavyweight title
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Nadeau's condition improves to serious, stable
- Supplier reports jump in profit
- Firm sued over buyout offer
- Software company expanding
- Senate panel OKs funds to fight Yucca
- Microsoft to showcase user-friendly PC
- Bill reduces pension benefits for blue-collar workers
- Controversial lung cancer drug approved
- Tickets hot for big summer series
- Legislative briefs for May 6, 2003
- Nonprofit group plans LV chapter
- Major League snapshot
- Educators say law leaves Hispanic students behind
- Monday's prep results
- Prep Schedule
- St. Rose widening begins
- County braces for smog season
- Community briefs for May 6, 2003
- LV honored for downtown plan
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Las Vegas seems to love its motorcycle racing
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- Amazing Ducks eliminate Stars
- Letter: Feds must rein in exotic-pets trade
- Letter: U.S. forced out inspectors in '98, not Saddam
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A national resource
- Wetzel, retired Air Force colonel, mass transit visionary, dies
- Seat belt measure approved
- Once upon a crime: Mock trials don't always have fairy-tale endings
- Lawmakers get support for salary increase
- Obituaries for May 6, 2003
- Finance Committee wants insurance mistake fixed
- Committee calls for candidates to swear they are not felons
- Editorial: Excellence continues at Hyde Park school
- Editorial: A chance now to aid homeless
- Amber Alert takes effect with Guinn signature
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Don't let judgment take a hike
Monday, May 5
Sunday, May 4
Saturday, May 3
Friday, May 2
- Man who drove through dam checkpoints goes to halfway house
- Gun arrest made at school; pepper spray used at lunch
- Ca. mortgage licenses revoked
- County line may be moved for development
- Columnist Jeff German: Terrorism war suffers breakdown
- Woman critically injured in crash
- Maestas siblings to make court appearance May 19
- Supporting Rolls: Salvation Army donation in a class by itself
- CCSN wins opener in 10
- Shopping center sold
- Bank loses California licenses
- Aliante competing for planned-community, age-restricted buyers
- Airport appeals cut in security
- Las Vegas 'likely' to experience water war
- New homes bring new image to 'Northtown'
- Mayor, depicted in new book, calls author a 'jerk'
- Small hike in economy expected
- UNLV science building size cut
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Packed party whets appetites for Prana
- Lakers ride Kobe into second round
- Columnist Barb Henderson: A look at six rattlesnakes found around Clark County
- Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: Fishing at night brings success locally
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Thursday's prep results
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Scheckter takes a crash course at Indy
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Kyle Busch turns 18, steps up to big time
- Gladiators get a break, catch N.Y. Dragons short-handed
- NCAA drops Seattle Bowl
- Hendrick: Having a quiet impact
- 51s snapshot
- Arena League standings
- Can Empire strike back?
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Forget the favorite, root for a different horse
- Test Site monitors find no evidence of radiation
- 51s complete four-game sweep of RedHawks
- UNLV in fourth at MWC tournament
- Obituaries for May 2, 2003
- Legislative briefs for May 2, 2003
- Nevada delegation praises Bush's handling of war
- Gaming bill running out of time
- Slot maker's profit to soar
- Mayfair casino sold to rival
- Pier reopening delayed
- Florida company to handle Le Reve convention advertising
- News briefs for May 2, 2003
- Outfitter mulls purchase of rival Eddie Bauer
- Grease, propane fed casino blaze
- Police follow video trail of slain tourist
- Valley ROTC takes national honors
- State public safety chief Kirkland retires
- Airmen face new challenge at home
- Lobbyists realize dream as governor signs casino bill
- Kansas House to vote on slot bill
- Pennsylvania slots will aid Nevada firms, professor says
- Federal action over anti-tax book draws many opponents
- Lawmakers face looming tax deadline
- Cops ask public to join in effort to curb car theft
- New social services chief to push for more workers
- Airline ups paper ticket charge
- Blood drives
- Ambitious project changes face of Churchill Downs
- 'Roving Eye' film series scheduled
- Las Vegan joins opticians board
- Woman faces murder charge in 6-year-old case
- In through the Outdoors
- Smothers staying with proven comic formula
- Today, fans are the voice of Wayne Newton
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Big Apple duo maintain desire to entertain
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Getting a read on new books
- Philharmonic to conclude season
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: 'Coachella' a festival for the masses
- Pam Tillis says it's all relative
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Wedding bells take toll on Liebman
- On display for May 2, 2003
- Preforming arts for May 2, 2003
- Mel Tillis an old favorite in Vegas
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Food, song merge in Italian-themed evening
- Scene Selection -- Geoff Carter: 'Charlie' is no 'Charade'
- Datebook for May 2, 2003
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: No more coddling Syria
- Letter: Wright will truly be missed
- Letter: Las Vegas unkind to the homeless
- Letter: Senators hope to save land from development
- Editorial: Let's not revert to pre-9/11
- Nevada, N. Dakota in race
- Editorial: Nuke dump project gets needed rebuke
- Las Vegas man's research may lead to aging reversal
- Harassment allegations against Manendo being examined
- Political notebook: Tax feud shows up in ad blitz
- Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: No smooth road to peace
- Columnist Jeff German: More help needed for problem gamblers
- Letter: Unleashing U.S. culture on Iraqis
- Letter: Iraqis should be grateful and help rebuild country
- Columnist Jon Ralston: No longer able to tune out taxes
- Editorial: Budget shows worthy conservation plan
- Editorial: No breaks for plans on canyon
- Zoning change rule may get review in court
- Builders hammer away for changes in defect law
- Minorities can still rule local councils
- Columnist Benjamin Grove: Con artists ply their trade on the Internet
- Columnist Erin Neff: Men still call the shots in state government
- Mostly Sunny
- Columnist Susan Snyder: A Frank account of our history
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Nicolas Cage can't leave Las Vegas
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- Postal carrier's bag should be heavier after leaving your house
- Math lesson is a change of pace
Thursday, May 1
- Park Place swings to profit, reduces forecast
- Culinary criticizing locals' operator
- AP sales, earnings flat -- shuttle work continues
- Hearing set on Red Rock bill
- NRC puts Yucca project on notice to shape up
- Tourism officials: Industry fighting 'perfect storm'
- Rhodes applies for OK to build near Red Rock
- Magoo's owner strikes deal for Four Queens
- Deployed airmen begin to arrive
- Doctors protest proposed competency tests
- Kenny denies any ethics breach in Rhodes case
- House beautiful? Couple's decoration of home angers neighbors, raises questions
- Bellagio expanding
- Possible suspect on tape in slaying of tourist
- LV man drives through Hoover security
- Water District plans to build solar power plants
- News briefs for May 1, 2003
- Retirement credit proposed over teacher bonus
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: History channeled at House of Lords
- UNR to play home games under lights
- UNLV women invited to NCAA tournament
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Funny Car champ in slump, but not panicking
- Obituaries for May 1, 2003
- Firm's profit continues to slip
- Oscar ready to collect big payday, easy win
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Twirling a gem isn't easy
- Columnist Dean Juipe: Velardez taking big step up to face champion Morales
- Fight schedule
- State considers 'mercy'
- Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Robert Massi and Emily Sully
- Catching up with ... KATIE KAEMPFER
- Homeless man's cat blamed for fire in storage units
- Columnist Adam Candee: Seven Bishop Gorman athletes sign letters of intent
- Two workers' compensation bills advance in Legislature
- New 1,500-acre development is in the works
- Threat of quakes appears greater
- Sun Baseball Top 10
- Legislative briefs for May 1, 2003
- Nevada expects $17.9 mil. in fed security funding
- Sun Softball Top 10
- Car speeds through Hoover Dam checkpoints
- Boat operator's profit falls
- More Asia-Vegas trips canceled
- New trade show to debut in LV
- Guinn OKs bill on Le Reve water
- Harrah's faces fine over problem gambler
- 51s rally in 9th to knock off Oklahoma City
- Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Community news briefs for May 1, 2003
- Letter: GOP should cut Santorum loose
- Letter: U.S. poor don't matter to Bush
- Letter: Senators step up to protect canyon from developers
- Perfectly Persian
- Editorial: Wall Street looks like Easy Street
- Editorial: Close the loopholes in ethics regulation
- Cassidy to defend himself in court
- Biker indicted in passenger's death
- LV man convicted in deaths of his mother, girlfriend
- Sisolak proves to be a survivor
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Bright future in news
- Las Vegans part of Marine force in Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Parental values in short supply