Story archive for September 2004
Thursday, Sept. 30
- Probation given in swindling of neighbor, 85
- PUC approves renewable regulations
- National study flunks UNLV students, teachers
- Lobbyist for tribes won't answer panel's questions
- Authorities raid pill store in Las Vegas
- Private Medicare plans offer model for traditional program
- Sheriff expects rise in security threat
- Further tests being conducted on powder that closed station
- Guinn: Augustine should resign
- Federal judge rules Patriot Act secret searches unconstitutional
- State's Hispanic population continues growth
- Company raises dividend
- Company receives approvals in New Jersey, Missouri
- President of MGM Mirage says profit suffering from growth of tribal casinos
- Dream makers: They're quirky, they're original -- and they could make millions
- Licensing craze continues; celebrities drawn to show
- Nevada economy expected to cool slightly
- Show to spotlight rural areas
- The Pack is back in the air
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Anderson wins Pro Stock title earlier than anyone ever
- Sports briefs for September 30, 2004
- Further surgery for coach's wife
- Preps: Schedule
- Skies expected to calm over weekend
- Two women testify suspect is the man who raped them
- Panel hears plan to curb pollution
- First lady: War 'agonizing' for president
- Asner attacks Bush record, seeks support for Democrats
- Injuries, distractions weigh on Gaels
- Elementary school's library shut down after mold found
- Airline, pilots close to pay-cut deal, union says
- Reid may try to include heliport site in legislation
- Chanderraj warned about political activity
- Valley High grad returns from Afghanistan, gulf
- Sprint plans to offer domestic partner benefits
- Letter: Comment was way over the line
- Letter: Boggs McDonald has right view
- Letter: Kerry has proven to be indecisive and pessimistic
- Leavitt, member of pioneer Clark County family, dies at 100
- Editorial: Get moving on making water safer
- Obituaries for September 30, 2004
- Lawsuit alleges massive fraud in Florida slots petition drive
- Soft-drink maker's net income rises 35 percent
- Community briefs for September 30, 2004
- August consumer spending flat
- BLM assures former wilderness land will be protected
- Audit rates workers' comp attorneys
- Rogers' new memo tries to ease tensions
- Shortage of bilingual officers hurts local police
- Plaintiff dies but suit against Metro will go forward
- Weller takes note of upcoming LV Philharmonic season
- Season of the Phil
- Hart Exhibit: 'Three Soldiers' artist's work on display at LVAM
- Sun's Accent section earns national honors
- Nevadans favor Bush 47-42
Wednesday, Sept. 29
- Slot maker to unveil new games at G2E
- Casinos seen as terrorist target for money laundering
- IGT court victory showcased high-stakes battle
- News briefs for September 29, 2004
- Human trafficking is targeted
- Co-worker: New England couple had stormy past
- Laura Bush campaigns to win women's votes
- MINExpo held in Las Vegas
- Settlement reached in construction defect lawsuit
- MBA chairman: Competition will help keep interest rates low
- TV station shuts down after threat
- Funds OK'd to continue U.S. 95 work
- Columnist Jeff German: Taxi board puts driver safety last
- Firm handling 61 acres has major NYC project
- Death penalty may be sought in killing
- Potential LV water supplies high in arsenic
- Appeals court rejects new bid by pot group
- EEOC suit alleges harassment at Primm work site
- Las Vegas bid loses out, but point man upbeat
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: They must be ugly rivals: Can't get date
- Cameras would be mandatory under new taxi rules
- McCarran passenger traffic on record pace
- It had to be blue
- Jordan rules the ground game
- Letter: Robinson makes a classy departure
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Kanaan's focus still on winning with IRL title in sight
- Sports briefs for September 29, 2004
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Best and worst at covering spread go head-to-head
- Members of workforce board resign
- Survey says single women favor econonic security over homeland security
- Woman who allegedly left child in car pleads not guilty
- Obituaries for September 29, 2004
- 'Vanity War:' Former Air Force chief of staff criticizes Bush actions on Iraq
- Columnist Adam Candee: Singh in hot pursuit of $10 million mark for season's earnings
- Columnist Peter Benton: Annual reseeding an annoyance, but the results are worth the wait
- Welfare office slasher gets up to 120 years
- Land approved for development disappearing fast
- Low bid submitted on bridge
- Boggs McDonald leads Goldwater in fund-raising
- Journalists say campaign just 'shallow sound bites'
- Offshore company offers $400 million to Trump
- House bill could help schools detect dangerous teachers
- Labor leader warns against replacing school police officers
- Company says it won't give up on a casino in Rhode Island
- Appeals court bumps casino plan off ballot
- Torn knee ligament ends Riley's season
- Candlestick becomes a Monster
- Treasury secretary Snow blames 'geopolitics of oil' for high prices
- Executive says higher oil prices may drive orders
- Soundwalls planned for U.S. 95 downtown
- Woman stung in lottery scheme
- Letter: Value of prayer is nonpartisan
- Letter: Guard issue is a test of integrity
- Letter: President has not done enough to enhance security
- 'Bottoms Up' to say goodbye to Flamingo
- Burned-out families start over
- Editorial: A grand champion
- Editorial: Hold confab with Rogers in the open
- Guinn, Augustine discuss her future
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Hurley, Lauder visit LV
- Bavarian State of Mind: Brandl celebrates German heritage at Cafe Heidelberg in Las Vegas
- Community briefs for September 29, 2004
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Summer camp program celebrates 35th birthday
- Angels ascend to first-place tie with A's
- 2004 Champ Car World Series schedule and standings
- Tuesday's Sports Transactions
- Las Vegas Sun publisher honored for contributions to print journalism
Tuesday, Sept. 28
- Tourists' stay ends in murder-suicide
- Officials consider third intake for Lake Mead
- Fire forces apartment evacuations
- Police to be used at future youth events
- Book lays McCarthyism blame on Sen. McCarran
- Effect of Hispanic vote muted
- Columnist Jeff German: Siller takes hard look at Hard Rock
- Giant ad appears on Luxor
- Four regents seek meeting with Rogers
- Trips to Yucca rank high among lawmakers
- Woman slain in front of police had court order on ex
- Replica signs available at casinos
- Builder plans equestrian park
- Ambassador to speak on effects of U.S., Chile trade
- Gaming briefs for September 28, 2004
- Nevada plans new campaign to lure California firms
- Consumer advocate moves against gas rate hike request
- Details make difference in school construction bids
- Housing officials blame auctions, permitting for affordability woes
- UNLV finds fodder for a revival
- Columnist Ron Kantowksi: Cars-trucks doubleheader doubly good
- Sports briefs for September 28, 2004
- Take two
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Second place feels like win to Bodine
- Pat McCarran -- the good and bad
- Obituaries for September 28, 2004
- Election officials puzzled by bilingual no-shows
- Preps: Schedule
- Marijuana market initiative planned
- Election officials prepare for worst
- Gladiators will seek help in expansion draft
- Las Vegas puts ward redistricting plans on hold
- Chamber of Commerce gets heat in Questions 4 and 5 fight
- Pa. court tosses attempt to keep ex-lawmaker from gaming board
- Missouri report finds casino revenue, problem gamblers up
- Recent gun votes by Reid draw praise from NRA
- Brodsky names election foe to attendance panel
- Futures pass $50 as Nigerian fighting, storms lower supplies
- Letter: Iraq is front in war on terrorism
- Letter: Don't stymie religious freedom
- Letter: Boggs McDonald should apologize for comment
- Editorial: 'Democratic plantation'?
- Editorial: Robinson steps down
- Immunization schedule for September 28, 2004
- Community briefs for September 28, 2004
- Metro lauds grant for DNA funds
- Fawcett bringing greatest 'Hits' to Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Brother blows in with update
- Cynic City: Pessimism intact, Roseanne returns to stand-up roots
- Beltre's slam helps Dodgers open three-game lead
Monday, Sept. 27
- Chaos erupts at party for teens
- Tarkanian launches Schneider challenge
- Dressing up is worth extra credit
- Stolen limo leads to shootout with police
- LV Strip water park makes its final splash
- Metro will use federal grant for DNA tests
- Crashes claim lives of three children
- Two injured as car strikes power pole
- Man shot, killed in alley behind shopping center
- Judge denies release for attack suspect
- Push for veterans hospital land begins
- Sports briefs for September 27, 2004
- Robinson says it's time
- Commission delays action on club's slots
- Casinos remain cautious of reality shows
- Gaming briefs for September 27, 2004
- Hard Rock, gaming board turn attention to compliance panel
- Woman sues as homeowners association tries to sell her condo over unpaid fines
- Harrah's, Caesars agree to sell four properties to Colony Capital
- Hamrick will look for a man of energy
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: This coach made a mark even with losing record
- What a rush
- Columnist Ralph Siraco: Checking out the top contenders in the Breeders' Cup
- Players expected news, but were still shocked
- Principi, Norton to to push bill on veterans' hospital
- Ex-JP Thomas barred from bench for DUIs
- News briefs for September 27, 2004
- Pit violation proves costly for Tagliani
- Hamilton finds groove again in points race
- New deal expected to lower costs of Senior Rx
- Prices approach $50 a barrel
- New-home sales remain brisk
- Surge of Hispanic car buyers has dealers changing their sales pitch
- Letter: Church and state must be separate
- Letter: Store nuke waste where it is made
- Letter: Bush hasn't lied on Yucca dump, rationale for war
- Editorial: No joy in 'Vegasville'?
- Editorial: Downtown land deal looks bad
- Republicans back 'plantation' comment
- Obituaries for September 27, 2004
- Birth announcements for September 27, 2004
- Young men earn Eagle Scout honors
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Sept. 27, 2004
- Forcing His Will: Lucas tarnishes 'Star Wars' legacy with incessant tinkering
- Aretha makes a rare stop in Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Be careful when joining elk's club
- Champ Car Schedule-Winners
Sunday, Sept. 26
Saturday, Sept. 25
- Top 25 Schedule
- Nevada company fined $6.3 million for selling pumps to Iran
- Lots of familiar faces for Bucs and Raiders
Friday, Sept. 24
- Columnist Steve Guiremand: Lubick's experiment a costly one for Rams
- More billionaires than ever on Forbes 400 list
- Local players
- FDIC offers Nevada high marks in business growth, job creation
- VA won't confirm site for hospital
- Regulators set to fine Station Casinos $2.4 mil.
- Engineers union OKs strike
- Board to examine dress codes
- Judge: No pressure on Ward 1 boundaries
- Art students display portfolios
- Problems plague NHP communications
- Residents warned about phony funeral scam
- Gaming briefs for September 24, 2004
- Boggs McDonald's remark angers blacks
- Profit for state's hospitals soars
- News briefs for September 24, 2004
- CCSD expected to be fifth-largest U.S. district
- Woman accused in daughter's death out on bail
- Bonaventure campaign criticized
- Nevada rates an F for disclosure laws
- Hard Rock CEO planning $1 billion condo-hotel
- Lawmakers call for Augustine's resignation
- Police make pitch to voters
- Arrest made in bat attack
- Columnist Jeff German: Hard Rock takes hard road on ads
- Signs of fall abound in Southern Nevada
- Top 25 Fared
- Top 25 Schedule
- Preps: Scoreboard
- Champion with a cause
- Rebels' season at a senior moment
- Baseball poised to make its move
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Brazilian driving stars face real perils off track
- Hunter heads for team in Sweden
- Sports briefs for September 24, 2004
- Saturday's matchup: Utah State (0-3) at UNLV (0-3)
- Class size, accountability focus of Democrats' education plan
- Domestic violence council to announce new members
- Airplane-helicopter hybrid Osprey to be tested in desert
- Blue Man Group sets date for Venetian move
- Mystery surrounds death of 15-month-old NLV boy
- Bond sale OK'd for halfway house
- Experienced Palo Verde has finishing kick
- Gators get head start in 14-9 win
- Tarkenton still knows value of improvisation
- Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Tampa Bay at Oakland a matchup of freefalls
- Durable-goods orders decrease
- Coliseum GM says NFL serious about Los Angeles
- Microsoft files nine suits alleging e-mail abuse
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Top trucks rookie nearly blew the call
- Sony seals deal
- Trump forced to regroup after bailout plan shelved
- Letter: Health care system is lacking
- Letter: GOP takes away overtime pay
- Letter: Too many have died in vain
- Letter: Saddam never faced insurgency
- Letter: Kerry is more qualified to lead
- Letter: Selecting clothing teaches students responsibility
- NeonFest marks a cultural shift in Las Vegas
- Fight schedule
- Assessor works on tax cap
- Regents set up search committee to find new chancellor
- Editorial: Augustine must step down now
- Editorial: Disabled deserve better
- Preps: Schedule
- House committee debates bill to give land to Indian tribe
- Saturday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Cho offers her 'State of Emergency' address
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Opening day can't get here fast enough for duck hunters
- Fishing report: Shore anglers aren't finding much luck, but boaters are OK
- On Display for September 24, 2004
- Performing Arts for September 24, 2004
- Lavin livin' the life through music
- Take It ZZ
- Datebook for September 24, 2004
- As luck would have it, 'Ovation' finds a home
- Astros rally past Giants
- 'Ovation' just the latest of Stuart's productions
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Die is cast as Story of the Year hits Las Vegas
- Newport provides appropriate hook for bluesman
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Keller's Fleur de Lys rises again in LV
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Whenever she sings, Bellamy is a ringer
- Marshals celebrate 215 years
- Blood drives
- Columnist Susan Snyder: LV absence marked at PTA
- LV man named Arts Alliance chief
- Community briefs for September 24, 2004
- Longtime Strip waitress, Culinary official Duke dies
- Obituaries for September 24, 2004
- Gaming Commission dismisses two of three Hard Rock complaints
- Letter: Tax money used for disaster relief
- Letter: Stubborn Bush disregards safety of troops in Iraq
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Not without a fight
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Mayor just keeps 'em laughing
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Student's decision is clothes call
- Just Say Joe
- Agassi warming up for ninth 'Grand Slam'
- Columnist Jeff German: Time for cab board to earn its fare
- Editorial: An F for disclosure
- Editorial: America Love it or leave it?
- Las Vegas residents can find themselves lost in space
- Rounding up readers
- Notes from Thursday's games
Thursday, Sept. 23
- Long shot ready to run again
- County's District F race heats up
- SuperZoo trade show attracts pet exhibitors
- NLV site for VA hospital under wraps
- Goodman's son was sent info on city-owned lot
- New polls give Bush varying edge in Nevada
- Study: Insurance falls short for workers with chronic problems
- Third part of high-rise condos approved
- 18 in Nevada GOP send letter to Bush over costly policies
- LV ranked 18th in nation in smog days
- Hard Rock controversy looms as Gaming Commission meets
- Las Vegas is close to decision on 61 acres
- Reactions split among party lines
- Augustine faces impeachment proceedings
- Limo firm surrenders state permit to operate
- R&R, LVCVA honored for advertising campaign
- Economist says gold should remain around the $400 level
- Commissioner doubts fallout from convention attendance
- State scans federal tax returns in effort to collect business fees
- July taxable sales rise 14.8 percent
- LV-based Valley Bancorp begins trading on Nasdaq
- Union voting on whether to strike at Mandalay properties
- County changes course on Venetian parking lot
- Actor Redford campaigns on behalf of environment
- Ensign wants parking for disabled at fed buildings
- Yom Kippur: A time of forgiveness in Judaism
- Driving reign
- Marshall takes a different route
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Dave Ross has a way with weirds
- Shawn Green caught between faith and team
- Dolezel ready to throw himself into new assignment
- Sports briefs for September 23, 2004
- Relocation of the Expos: A Timeline
- Friday's horse racing entries
- Preps: Today's schedule
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Drivers unbuttoned for LVMS race
- Columnist Nick Christensen: Bertsch has his chance to show the old boss
- Shockey just isn't having any fun
- VA chief to announce site for new medical complex
- More time needed to evaluate Lentino
- Flu-shot drive likely in October
- Ensign seeks parking for disabled at fed buildings
- Air Force craft suffers hard landing
- Ensign: Annan should be replaced
- Seniors housing project suffers elevator problems
- Former defense official warns against bashing Saudi Arabia
- Man, 81, expected to plead guilty of killing girlfriend, 73
- U.K. to allow no-limit slot machines in biggest casinos
- Trump Hotels' talks with Credit Suisse investment unit end
- Business owners wary of casinos
- Court takes up challenge to gambling board pick
- Harrah's threatens legal action against governor
- Letter: War not worth American lives
- Letter: Weak campaign, weak governing
- Letter: Bush uses wrong tools vs. terror
- Letter: Administration lies about Iraq
- Letter: Sandoval missed chance on Yucca
- Letter: Eject Bush to stop nuke dump
- Letter: Growth must be limited to cope with drought
- Editorial: Change for the better
- Editorial: Oversight of Yucca is in jeopardy
- Community briefs for September 23, 2004
- Crime prevention seminar scheduled by NRA project
- Obituaries for September 23, 2004
- County delays action on school at Rhodes Ranch
- LV High grad Bluejacket of the Year
- Play for Keeps: 'Harlequin Brill' gives young playwright a shot at spotlight
- Preps: Football standings
Wednesday, Sept. 22
- City backs swap for golf course
- United Way announces new policy on funding
- State renewable energy regulations near approval
- Rural counties weigh nuke benefits
- Pipeline corridor passes hurdle
- Supreme Court defends its actions with rare statement
- Nevada's plea for grant to oversee Yucca denied
- Feds OK county's air plan
- Columnist Jeff German: Will what happens in Atlantic City stay there?
- Taxpayers may get bill for college building
- Complaint against judge to be addressed
- High court: Question 3 to remain on ballot
- McCarran shuttle stop to move
- Judge rules report must be released
- PUC nearly doubles gas rate hike request
- Union, hospital execs agree to allow organization efforts
- Two held on suspicion of carjackings
- 61-year-old man pleads not guilty
- Developer drops lawsuit against county
- MGM Mirage outlines profit potential of merged company
- 'World Poker Tour' to be licensed as slot game
- Sprague happy to be back in 'peaceful' truck racing
- Help sought for six woman hurt in attack
- Henderson rejects development
- News briefs for September 22, 2004
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: High hopes get kicked to the curb
- Parents' inaction cited as one school problem
- No game today
- Snyder ready to retrace first steps at Utah State
- Gladiators put Dolezel in charge of offense
- Sports briefs for September 22, 2004
- Pipe bomb found during drug raid
- Consultants hired to investigate monorail problems
- Rogers urges teamwork on state's medical school
- Henderson Police officer pleads no contest to DUI
- Bobbitt trial scheduled for Oct. 14
- Companies expanding service for working moms
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: With only IRL offers, Carpentier will switch
- Vaccaro advances in Stardust event
- Columnist Jeff Haney: A basic betting strategy for tackling the NFL
- Blue Chip Casino workers authorize strike
- Holiday sales growth may slow
- Growth continues into first quarter
- Lottery operator's profit rises 9.5 percent
- Preps: Today's schedule
- Thursday's horse racing entries
- Columnist Peter Benton: Pape and Hagen combine to win LV Country Club member-member
- Letter: When attacking, GOP fails to lead
- Columnist Adam Candee: Chris crossed: Nice thought, bad outcome
- Letter: Roadless rule has broad support
- Letter: Nader's legacy of consumer activism wanes
- Editorial: Boost Army to relieve Nat. Guard
- Woodward, Bradlee will talk at UNLV
- Two firefighters are remembered
- Comments sought on target disposal
- Community briefs for September 22, 2004
- Obituaries for September 22, 2004
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Sample the vine for a great price
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Foundation's dinner a night of heroes, inspiration
- Gans gives locals a break
- Giants boost playoff hopes with win over Houston
- 2004 Champ Car World Series schedule and standings
Tuesday, Sept. 21
- Nevada officials dismiss LV firm's return to California
- Counties complain about state's order to pay for retired workers' insurance
- Initiative nightmare
- Harrah's creates World Series of Poker Circuit
- Passengers allege discrimination on Alaska Airlines flight
- Video footage may help police identify attacker
- Firms' use of mayor's name is questioned
- Experts question safety of Yucca casks
- Election nears; Nevada has no ballot
- National Guard chief offers relief
- Columnist Jeff German: Zadrowski is losing the name game
- Porter television ads emphasize the negative
- KB Home earnings jump
- Media groups wrestle over domain name
- Judge says Stewart must surrender by Oct. 8
- Nevada urges rejection of appeal
- Sports briefs for September 21, 2004
- The front man
- Two girls on bike, driver of car injured in collision
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Putts, not emotions, are what you drain in golf
- Rebels' lack of turnovers is recipe for three defeats
- Lockout at the top is sending a parade of youngsters to minors
- Net result of court scheduling pulls coaches in two directions
- Wednesday's horse racing entries
- Elbow damage KOs Maddox for two months
- News briefs for September 21, 2004
- Obituaries for September 21, 2004
- Man dies after being hit by car
- Radios stolen from School District buses
- Police won't charge mayor's son
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Truck racer will try cross-country weekend
- Suit: Tobacco must forfeit $280 billion
- Letter: Drug prices must be standardized
- Letter: Adding Mexico a liberal's dream
- Letter: Russians are not reducing arms
- Letter: War valor should be respected
- Letter: No compassion in administration
- Letter: Presidency will baffle historians
- Letter: Bush's decisions have made world more dangerous
- Former Coke exec named CEO
- Seat belt use reaches record high in Nevada
- Editorial: Court order justified
- First-quarter earnings dip
- Casinos recruit workers in Asia, South America
- Housing construction climbs to highest level since March
- Augustine, ethics panel may agree on compromise
- Editorial: Bush doesn't tell the truth
- Pari-mutuel clerks end strike at Dubuque racetrack
- Propositions 68 and 70 at a Glance
- Calif. gambling initiatives compete on November ballot
- Community briefs for September 21, 2004
- Funds OK'd for National Guard armory
- Man seeks to overturn murder conviction
- Shooter sentenced in slaying; will testify
- Judge OKs extra time to prepare for trial
- Convicted killer may get new trial
- Odd-itions: Vegas 'American Idol' contestants show remarkable range
- Giovi raising funds, spirits at awards show
- Utah Shakespearean Festival's fall season begins Thursday
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Puttin' on the cat not a good idea
- Twins clinch; Angels gain ground
Monday, Sept. 20
- DOE may miss goal for Yucca license
- Medical malpractice question to be overhauled
- Scientist says new time frame needed for radiation standards
- Motorcycle store opens
- Study rates women's health low for state
- Nevada's crime rate up nearly 9 percent
- Strip hotels say monorail woes not slowing business
- Members of LV High's Class of '44 hold reunion
- CLASS OF 1944
- Debate heats up Porter-Gallagher battle
- News briefs for September 20, 2004
- Survey: Thrill of learning absent in schools
- Wall Street estimates topped
- Southwest Air locks in fuel cost
- Gaming briefs for September 20, 2004
- Labor law said to favor tribes over competitors
- Newly expanded firm banks on nontraditional gaming
- PUC OKs plant purchase, seeks 'green power' rate
- Housing market shifting to buyers
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Goodman, Seacrest not idle over weekend
- Hopkins calls the tune
- It's all in getting a foothold
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Rebels got caught with their pants down
- Kennedy ouster makes Dodgers 4-for-4 in Las Vegas
- Sports briefs for September 20, 2004
- Community briefs for Sept. 20, 2004
- Uh-oh and 3: Rebels take a nasty fall
- Short week long on key matchups
- Scoreboard
- Champs revved to run Vegas
- Riley's early exit baffles Sutton, but makes sense to former coach
- Experience plays key role in two major debates
- Fall weather creeps into Southern Nevada
- Monsoon season over before it starts
- Police still weighing neglect charges
- Pennsylvania struggles to fill commission post
- Wolff sentenced to spend rest of life in prison
- News briefs for Sept. 20, 2004
- Letter: School dress codes provide good training
- Letter: Bush has hurt workers, seniors
- Letter: Some fees needed at public schools
- Editorial: Lives in the balance
- Editorial: Budget buster is unmasked
- Obituaries for September 20, 2004
- State moves to dump school test overseer
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for Sept. 20, 2004
- Killers' warm welcome not marred by sound, short set
- Birth announcements for Sept. 20, 2004
- Fire chief given special honors
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Austin goes to pot in stitches
- Clemens gets 328th win, keeps Astros within game of Giants
- Champ Car Schedule-Winners
- McAllister injures right ankle against San Francisco
Sunday, Sept. 19
- Sun, In Business Las Vegas garner 42 state awards
- Thompson, Armstrong inducted
- Greenspun inducted into Hall
- College Football Today
Saturday, Sept. 18
Friday, Sept. 17
- To Die Four
- New Yucca oversight limits decried
- Utah senators seek protection from Nevada nuke testing
- Football statistics
- Court tightens guidelines for psychological exams of kids
- Court voids two of three convictions in traffic case
- DeStefano to challenge being kicked off ballot
- News briefs for September 17, 2004
- Gambling tournament taped for TV
- School crime rate drops overall
- Another possible fatal punch probed
- Lentino case raises mental health issues
- Thursday's College Football Scores
- Top 25 Schedule
- Kerry continues attack on Bush's foreign policy
- Legal experts analyze suit over land sale
- Columnist Jeff German: Courtroom drama set to unfold
- Gasoline price hike bucks post-holiday weekend trend
- Gaming briefs for September 17, 2004
- Business briefs for September 17, 2004
- Water authority again seeks lawsuit dismissal
- Loss of liquor strips customers from club
- Air travelers to face new security rules
- Nevada jobless rate drops to lowest point in four years
- Taxicab trips decline in August
- LV man guilty of securities fraud
- Casino companies phasing in last pieces of 'Code of Conduct'
- Girl, 15, wounded in home invasion
- Bank stops payments on NLV Housing Authority project
- Casinos reopening after Ivan's passing
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Voiceless Dion leaves questions unanswered
- Preps: Football standings
- Fishing report: Striped bass still the Lake Mead catch in Overton Arm area
- Air Force QB takes off
- Steichen will start
- A match of heart and hype
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Put up a fight or just put up with a fight?
- Sports briefs for September 17, 2004
- Columnist Steve Guiremand: Chow's return to BYU a reminder for Cougars about what used to be
- Saturday's matchup: Air Force (1-1) at UNLV (0-2)
- Salary cap violation costs Broncos fine, third-round choice
- Columnist Sal DeFilippo: There's a name for what ails NFL kicking
- Columnist Nick Christensen: Top passing games set to run into each other
- Sun State Rankings
- Big money on Hopkins; small bets on De La Hoya
- Preps: Schedule
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Newcomer Lynch already feeling at home at LVMS
- Columnist Barb Henderson: 'Step Outside' an invitation for novices to join the fun
- Jury rejects Wolff's rape defense
- Metro Police officer fired over Taser incident
- Obituaries for September 17, 2004
- Developer files ethics complaint against Maxfield
- Arraignment hearing set
- Hurricane Javier could bring rain into Southern Nevada
- AG's office argues against lawsuit over ballot question
- Security training device causes pipe bomb scare
- Vets group holds quiet protest
- Guardsmen have varied reactions to Kerry speech
- Nevada Chamber Symphony celebrates 20th anniversary
- Casino workers rally on Atlantic City Boardwalk
- SoCal hotel workers' union sues Starwood
- With 'WhatFunLifeWas,' Bedhead made its case
- Brenner makes change at LV Hilton
- Gans still on patrol in Las Vegas
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Walkmen not running toward mainstream fame
- Letter: Attack on Kerry is attack on all
- Letter: Remember also victims of 9/11
- Letter: To disagree is a patriotic duty
- Letter: War no reason to retain incumbent
- Letter: Cheney's remark was out of line
- Letter: Social Security, Medicare vital campaign issues
- To Die Four
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Flay shows flair for Southwest with Mesa Grill
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: 'Family Ties' bound Price to television career
- Editorial: A promise made ...
- Editorial: Looking for voter fraud
- Cheney appeals to mining, health care industries
- UNLV scientist humbled by national awards
- Datebook for September 17, 2004
- On Display for September 17, 2004
- Community briefs for September 17, 2004
- Performing Arts for September 17, 2004
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Guitarist Griego clawing his way to the top
- Columnist Susan Snyder: With kids, Maloof packs clout
- Columnist Jeff German: County closer to getting RJC's keys
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Mixing prayer, politics
- Editorial: Investigate land deal
- Columnist Jon Ralston: No scratch in mayor's Teflon
- Letter: Iraqis growing more resentful
- Letter: Holding elective office should not be a birthright
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Mother does the write thing
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: 'X' set to stun once again
- Art auction and wine event benefits Sun Camp Fund
- The Tony Life
- LV builders playing the name game
Thursday, Sept. 16
- Preps: Football standings
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Dion, Anderson models of decorum at WMAs
- Lawyers challenge doctors initiative wording
- Rogers urges college leaders to bring in outside money
- University building funding may come up short
- El Nino may bring drought relief
- Bail lowered for mom held in girl's death
- UNLV law school rated No. 9 for Hispanics
- Gaming briefs for September 16, 2004
- EPA fines Utah company
- Regulators warn of scam
- Closure leaves workers, patrons in somber mood
- Treasures' liquor license is denied
- High court upholds Nader's placement on Nevada ballot
- Kerry seeks to sway veterans in LV speech
- NRC asked to give new look at Yucca documents
- Computer blamed for air traffic problem
- News briefs for September 16, 2004
- Oil futures fall as Ivan passes Louisiana
- E-file, tax credits hot topics at IRS forum
- Sports book operator poised to exit bankruptcy
- Motivation is the focus
- Seward set to bring down No. 1
- Sports briefs for September 16, 2004
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Toliver replaces crew chief for his Toyota Funny Car
- Rugged hit gets first hit for Broncos safety Lynch
- Mojave's 'Smart' move a first for Nevada teams
- Marquez's featherweight title on line
- Murder or the heat of passion
- Ex-Metro officer violates probation, will go to prison
- Man on bicycle killed by hit-and-run car
- Trial date set for man accused of killing sister, grandparents
- Rogers to pay Porter as lobbyist for colleges
- NTS gets funds for anti-terrorism training
- Obituaries for September 16, 2004
- NEI to take appeal on Yucca standards to Supreme Court
- Letter: GOP hopes for Yucca amnesia
- Letter: Feds, not plants, own nuke waste
- Letter: Imposter in the White House
- Letter: No funds left for Bush's promises
- Letter: Kerry is only war hero in the race
- Letter: Bush's policies wasted surplus, exported jobs
- Reid gives $1 million to DSCC
- Hearing on Perkins could be in November
- Police to offer gift certificates to those turning in guns
- Las Vegas City Council briefs for September 16, 2004
- Finance panel OKs funds to combat test cheating
- General promises more efficient rotation of Guard
- Web site created about school dress
- Three billboards approved; they might be the last ones
- Editorial: Let's act on report card for colleges
- Goodman land question sent to Ethics Commission
- Editorial: No longer ignored
- Crude oil rises on hurricane concerns
- Auditor issues doubt about Delta's ability to continue
- Atlantic City Tropicana accuses local union of 'hidden agendas'
- Gaming board chairman steps down, cites media scrutiny
- Cirque du Soleil spares no cost with 'KA'
- In interview, Horn describes near-death experience
- LV soldier goes to Kosovo
- $600,000 in grants to be used for recreational trails
- AFAN For All Seasons: Nonprofit organization celebrating 20th anniversary
- Community briefs for September 16, 2004
Wednesday, Sept. 15
- Top 25 Schedule
- Neighbors: Suspected killer of three walked around with butcher knife
- Casinos get lucky -- union holds off on strike plans
- Lawmaker testifies about Las Vegas trip
- Feds explain why Hatch Act applies to Perkins
- Monorail needs major fixes
- Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos shut for Ivan
- Mayor's chief of staff calls it quits
- Columnist Jeff German: Galardi's credibility is dropping
- Gaming briefs for September 15, 2004
- PacifiCare to buy American Medical for $502 million
- House panel OKs gift of heliport land
- Radio failure grounds flights at West airports
- Terrorism insurance OK'd for LV convention center
- LV home builders land high marks in J.D. Power survey
- PUC releases draft order for Nevada Power plant purchase
- Condo tower plans detailed
- Oklahoma City flights planned by LV carrier
- State protests limits on Yucca oversight
- L.A. real estate fraud suspect arrested in LV
- Nevada flunks again in education
- Guardsmen salute Bush on Vegas stop
- President concerned about possible Nevada voter fraud
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: What in the world -- a Jackson appearance?
- Teen bicyclist collides with car
- Stewart asks to serve prison sentence soon
- EPA orders KB Home to stop work in waterways
- Study outlines small businesses' priorities for state government
- Ban of payday loan companies in casinos considered
- OPINION: Yucca project to fail regardless of politics
- Preps
- About 250 protest president's Las Vegas visit
- Nantkes expects to play Saturday
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Chase gripes get a grip on September
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Brack eases back with Porsche Carrera Cup ride
- Letter: 'Pro-life' extends to death penalty
- Letter: Kerry's response to ads troubling
- Letter: GOP plays word games on Yucca
- Sports briefs for September 15, 2004
- Letter: Tactics similar to McCarthyism
- Letter: Miscalculations in Iraq mounting
- Letter: Look beyond 9/11 smokescreen to see failures
- Applebee's killing trial is set for next year
- Mosley disqualified from retrial in overturned murder case
- Columnist Jeff Haney: This time, all bets are off for Hopkins
- Insanity defense accepted; Kane acquitted of murder
- News briefs for September 15, 2004
- Senate OKs funds for McCarran security upgrades
- LV prepares rental inspection plan
- Obituaries for September 15, 2004
- Nevada pushing legislation for utility corridor
- Officials say smoking caused blaze at high rise
- President's speech inspires Guardsmen
- AG rules open-meeting law not violated
- Columnist Peter Benton: Ryder Cup got its name from British seed merchant
- Columnist Adam Candee: Despite dizzying success, Moore still focused on Rebels
- Editorial: It's crafty politics in the best tradition
- Editorial: Yucca lawsuit well warrants strong action
- Parent involvement key issue
- Rogers advises regents to tour pharmacy school
- Bridge would honor O'Callaghan, Tillman
- Man jailed after flag burning
- Registrar calls primary a 'historic election'
- Liberty High's T-shirt furor rankles School Board members
- A smart approach
- N.Y. speaker testifies about Las Vegas trip
- Lobbyists cashed in on Pa. slots
- L.A., Washington hotel workers authorize strikes
- Community briefs for September 15, 2004
- Grants available for teachers to create Centennial projects
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Cookbook is a Jewish treasure
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: History museum's fund-raiser a hit with community
- Healthy Habit: Rich in tradition and good food, Greek Food Festival returns to St. John's
- 2004 Champ Car World Series schedule and standings
Tuesday, Sept. 14
- Fight schedule
- N.Y. legislator says he will testify regarding LV trip
- Investigation finds no mob ties to Chicago suburb, mayor
- BLM says county won't get free heliport land
- Initiatives at a glance
- Big battle brews over ballot Questions 4, 5
- Man held in deaths of mom, sister, baby
- Las Vegas Monorail may get more bad news
- MountainView turns away ambulances
- Motives of proposed redistricting questioned
- Officials to unveil widening plans for U.S. 95 south of downtown LV
- Neighbors nostalgic as Sky-Vue tumbles
- Lifting of assault weapons ban draws mixed reaction
- Police probe Ross Goodman deal
- Kerry to follow today's visit to LV by Bush
- Columnist Jeff German: Unions join forces to stay alive
- Hawaiian Airlines bailout plan backed by Las Vegas firm
- New home prices jump
- Property completes upgrade
- 'The new Golden Boy'
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Martin relationship not on the rocks
- Meadow Gold Dairy opens in NLV
- LVCVA: Visitor volume up 2.6 percent in July
- Slot maker to debut Chippendales machines
- Lockout could be small lift for Wranglers, ECHL
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: TV switch gives MWC remote chance
- Sports briefs for September 14, 2004
- Corrections
- Wiesner award honors Brimmer's leadership
- Hamrick a big fan of conference's new television set-up
- State threatens criminal action over Yucca's safety problems
- Jury to decide if slayer is mentally competent
- Congressional committee takes up heliport site
- Hearing waived in death of cabbie
- News briefs for September 14, 2004
- Obituaries for September 14, 2004
- Plan will keep mental health center open
- Hollywood Casino Shreveport forced to file for bankruptcy
- Musicmatch to be acquired
- MGM studio to be acquired by Sony group
- Melco to buy Macau stake from chairman
- Letter: Nastiness lessens U.S. credibility
- Letter: Kerry's views are inconsistent
- Letter: Bush exploits fear to push agenda
- Letter: U.S. can't tolerate Russian brutality
- Letter: Stem cell research should be funded
- Letter: Many lies under Bush's watch
- Letter: Voter apathy is biggest threat our nation faces
- Schools panel looks at extracurricular events
- Community briefs for September 14, 2004
- Editorial: Cleaner air will require cleaner fuels
- Editorial: Is bigger really better?
- Immunization schedule for September 14, 2004
- World Music Awards expecting a live time in Vegas
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Paintball hits target audience
- Proctor uses 'forbidden' subject in new novel
- UNLV Entertainer/Artist Hall to honor Tony Curtis
- See Plus: Innovative designs make Vision Expo International a true spectacle
Monday, Sept. 13
- T-Mobile International Results
- Top 25 Fared
- Sports briefs for September 13, 2004
- CCSD loses six high school proficiency tests
- Cheating in Nevada schools goes high-tech, official says
- Time Warner withdraws bid for MGM studio
- News briefs for September 13, 2004
- US Airways relying on loan amid second bankruptcy
- Regents react to Rogers' weekly memos
- Moncrief braces for stiff recall bid
- Contract extended for local grocery workers' union
- Gaming briefs for September 13, 2004
- Proposed legislation would block contracts
- Tougher licensing exam for doctors in Nevada proposed
- Study details immigrants' impact on state economy
- Monorail woes stall downtown plans
- EPA issues county air standard
- Portion of Craig Road is closed
- Teamsters back to work after contract ratified
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: VegasBeat hits deck in poker showdown
- At 3-0, Gators ready for bigger fish
- Rebels get another top basketball recruit
- Richmond settles the playoff chase
- MacCachren leads locals at Las Vegas Primm 300
- Gearbox stalls Vasser's rally
- Carpentier lands in the driver's seat
- Obituaries for September 13, 2004
- Rebels regroup: Now it matters
- Guinn said letters terrorism acts
- Feds give EOB second chance on deadline
- Smoke detectors, sprinklers credited with saving pets
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Were you really counting on 2-0?
- Gentile denies conflict in Malone case
- Sony group raises MGM studio bid to $5 billion
- Casinos in Nebraska will affect other games
- Dry, cooler weather expected
- Letter: Voters have exit strategy for Bush
- Letter: High school fees are out of line
- Letter: It's not so easy for GOP to turn this Democrat
- Editorial: Register those ATVs
- New ad campaign calls for minorities to go to the polls
- Paid witnesses, Binion's shirt topics at hearing
- Editorial: Plan would give UNLV a bright future
- Game of His Life: 'Hollywood' Jack remembers famous night at Binion's
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Angler says Lake Mead is a catch
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for September 13, 2004
- Former judge denies pressuring lawyers
- Joint a good match for Crosby, Stills & Nash
- Birth announcements for September 13, 2004
- Coroner's Web site helps ID bodies
- Collins lands Culinary support in commission race
- Petition group seeks court's help again
Sunday, Sept. 12
Saturday, Sept. 11
Friday, Sept. 10
- Highlights of July 2004 revenue report on Nevada casinos
- State tourism commission seeking budget increase
- Dolphins-Titans shifts to Saturday because of storm
- Pharmacy school dean questions need for new effort
- Nevada Power claims Enron didn't plan to fulfill contract
- Teamsters to vote on contract
- Gaming win slumps in July
- Monorail operators facing additional concerns
- Tour bus crashes on I-15 in storm; 19 are injured
- LVCVA settles employee lawsuits
- Nevada hospital charges high
- Gentile's removal from case sought
- Columnist Jeff German: Monorail's motto: Look out below
- Harter envisions university district
- Two inmates questioned on flaming envelopes
- Group accuses chain of selling prescription information
- Tabish, Murphy lawyers question witness pay
- GOP touts 'Contract with Nevada'
- Valley's Muslim residents wary of attack anniversary
- Case of jury tampering is called 'despicable'
- Top 25 Fared
- Top 25 Schedule
- White House, Colorado governor blast casino proposal
- EEOC accuses Riviera of retaliating against workers
- LV company buys casinos
- Gaming Board grills license applicants
- Atlantic City casino workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Cirque show is for yesterday ... and today
- State could get power windfall
- News briefs for September 10, 2004
- They've been waiting for this one
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Interest spikes, but this tough sport is no day at the beach
- Sports briefs for September 10, 2004
- Saturday's matchup: UNLV (0-1) at Wisconsin (1-0)
- Columnist Steve Guiremand: Florida newcomers storm through Hawaii
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Junqueira poised to pass teammate
- Columnist Nick Christensen: Wildcats take a familiar route this week
- Sun State Rankings
- Preps: Schedule
- Columnist Barb Henderson: State parks offer variety of ways to enjoy outdoors
- Fishing report: Striper action slows as holiday weekend brings out boaters
- Gabriel shows top form in 'Passion'
- Fugitive leads officers on chase to county jail
- 'Bite' not exactly newfangled fare
- No Lie
- Disney CEO planning to leave in 2006
- Computer services company could cut thousands more jobs
- Walters wins tax reductions
- Pharmacy school dean questions need for new progam
- Datebook for September 10, 2004
- Treasures' fate awaits decision by City Council
- Council to divvy up downtown LV
- Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Peet scores hat trick with threefold career
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Concert fans enjoy Jillian's split personality
- Auditions set for 'Laugh Across America'
- Performing Arts for September 10, 2004
- Fed approval sought for bioterrorism lab
- On Display for September 10, 2004
- Mayor says he's not aware of land deal
- Obituaries for September 10, 2004
- Open-meeting law unfairness alleged
- Letter: Taxis are safer than monorail
- Letter: Kerry lying about Vietnam duty
- Westin has room for big plans
- Letter: Choking incident fodder for cynics
- Letter: Kerry's service is more admirable
- Letter: Putting ideology ahead of science
- Letter: Parents have essential role in education
- Sports-betting analyst, author Lee dies
- Exploring school schedules
- Dye to trace sewage flow in Lake Mead
- Community briefs for September 10, 2004
- Dress controversy frustrates board
- Editorial: Heed police and support assault ban
- Editorial: Gloomy fiscal future
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Bootlegger's Gian adds Stardust to resume
- Columnist Susan Snyder: Monorail defects are easy to track
- Editorial: Monorail headaches
- Letter: Cheney displays insensitivity
- Letter: A proud recovery
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Coincidences hard to ignore
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A missed opportunity
- Columnist Jeff German: Cameras in cabs still too slow in developing
- Editorial: Republican demagogue on terror
- Columnist Susan Snyder: At Games, chef learned to sprint
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Dion on brink of a new deal
- Taking Root
- Primary results yield general questions
- Simple steps increase pets' chances in fire
- UNLV earns award for counseling
- Stepping up to the plate
- Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Pass tense
Thursday, Sept. 9
- EPA won't appeal radiation standard
- Number of Nevadans casting votes rises
- Berkley, others push deductions for sales taxes
- Petition to legalize pot dealt potentially final blow
- Restaurant with Metro officers bad place to rob
- Moncrief pleads not guilty
- School dress code legality challenged
- Lawsuit targets Las Vegas property
- News briefs for September 9, 2004
- Incumbents feel wrath of the voters
- Nightmare continues for victim of priest
- Advertising, public relations firms merge
- Survey shows Nevadans above average in paying mortgages
- Cash America purchases SuperPawn for $125 million
- System closed until latest glitch fixed
- U.S. health premiums rise; Nevada's hike not as sharp
- Higher teacher salaries urged during forum
- Alliance to unveil more than 200 slots at trade show
- Services set for television executive DiMeolo
- MGM MIRAGE bonds gain on increased Las Vegas travel
- More Nevada residents cut costs by importing drugs
- Development in store for area near Las Vegas Convention Center
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: 'We Will Rock You' strikes a chord on Strip
- Football standings
- Big job
- Trade Center beam finds home
- Obituaries for September 9, 2004
- Palo Verde star Schulte opts for 'basketball school'
- Sports briefs for September 9, 2004
- New bill calls for registration of ATVs in Nevada
- Challenger questions assemblyman's loan
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: MacCachren goes after SCORE lead in Primm 300
- Tire company on board with one month to spare
- Bonanza poised to take charge
- Project's airport proximity could lead to restrictions
- Delayed murder trial expected to resume
- Kerry expected to visit LV next week
- Murder-for-hire charge lands NLV man in jail
- Former LV worker charged with theft
- Parking lot battle stalls at County Commission
- Sanity, LSD key trial issues in stabbing death
- Defense challenges claim of murder in death of child
- Inmate population puts strain on state
- Three companies bid to develop 61-acre plot
- Legislators want changes to slots ownership rules
- Michigan lottery chief worries gambling amendment would decrease education funds
- Mesquite lands shrimp farm
- Beltway high-rise plan OK'd with fewer floors
- D.C. casino supporters argue their case to appeals court
- 3 Medal of Honor winners in LV to back Bush
- Letter: Six percent cap not best solution
- Letter: Yucca foes must present options
- Letter: Kerry is Nevada's friend on dump
- Letter: Bush's agenda for next term unclear
- Letter: 'Trickle down' doesn't work
- Letter: Time to discard Electoral College
- Letter: National Guard service shouldn't be diminished
- Public meetings planned on NLV rental proposal
- Community briefs for September 9, 2004
- LV Marines head to Iraq
- Editorial: As casualties mount, Iraqi regions fall
- Editorial: Bush should listen to his own promise
- Scandi-Land: Unique boutique becoming focal point for all things Scandinavian
Wednesday, Sept. 8
- Missing cartridges slow Washoe County results
- Tax dispute, scandals bring down incumbents
- Collins upends Kincaid-Chauncey
- Pair of hotel carjackings investigated
- State sues over Yucca rail line
- Valley hospitals building to high standard
- Airline lowers outlook
- High court overturns murder conviction
- Treasures dancer not guilty of prostitution
- Valley traffic delays getting shorter
- Heck knocks O'Connell out of race
- Tax fighter Beers beats Rawson
- Williams bows to controversy, Munford
- Hiring frozen at CCSN
- Sports briefs for September 8, 2004
- Greenspan says economy has regained 'traction'
- Molson boss says merger may lack support
- Stage workers' union in war over leadership
- Gaming briefs for September 8, 2004
- Station Casinos boosts outlook for quarter
- Owners end negotiations to sell Hacienda to NPS
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Conservative group ducks 'Pride' parade
- 1 in 4 registered voters cast ballots in county
- Voting smooth with new touch-screen machines
- Obituaries for September 8, 2004
- Council to take new look at helipads
- DeStefano wins election, but loses in court battle
- Cory to face Henderson in general
- Hawk is up in the air over election
- Gallagher scores big win with 69 percent of vote
- Incumbents win in most of their races
- Incumbents roll to easy victories in three races
- Man sentenced for killing kiosk owner
- Washoe, Clark County judges to square off in general
- Plea deal made in murder case
- Bache loses another close one to McCleary
- News briefs for September 8, 2004
- Madison avenue
- Vegas backers remain upbeat
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Carrying the Rebels' running game would be a tall order for Dorsey
- Lee bests Shaffer's wife, now meets Shaffer
- Horsford: Neal left 'enormous shoes to fill' in Senate 4
- Bonaventure leads race for Department 9
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Vasser looking forward to racing on home track
- Snap to attention
- Quattrone may face stiffer sentence for obstruction
- Attorney general files lawsuit over appointment to gambling board
- Future of Glacier Park Lodge casino uncertain
- New kind of hospital emerging
- Delta announces up to 7,000 job cuts
- Greenspan: Economic expansion 'has regained some traction'
- Editorial: Courts trump coaster
- Editorial: And the winner is ...
- Letter: Effects of water exportation must be evaluated
- Letter: Two big blunders form Bush legacy
- Letter: Abortion issue distracts bishops
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Patriots the pick in NFL season opener
- Columnist Peter Benton: Put Variety in your golf life
- Columnist Adam Candee: LVI gets its sponsor and solidifies its future
- DAV chapter looks for new meeting place
- Community briefs for September 8, 2004
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Crowd drawn to World's Largest Wine Bottle
- The Truffles They've Seen: Globe-trotting couples experience enhances deli/catering business
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Armani's Sensi is heaven scent
- List of candidates in November general election
- 2004 Champ Car World Series schedule and standings
- Houston point guard commits to Rebels
Tuesday, Sept. 7
- Monday's College Football Score
- Printers allow Nevada electronic voters to blaze paper trail
- Fed help for needy goes unused
- Monday's Sports Transactions
- Attorney unsure of plans for thrill rides
- Sears honors new mothers
- More data sought on sex offenders
- Critics say BLM plan threatens wild lands
- Monorail back on track; faulty installation blamed
- New ice arena opens
- Broadcasting executive DiMeolo dies
- Morning's turnout sparse
- Gaming briefs for September 7, 2004
- Wadhams and Akridge merges with law firm
- Moncrief goes on the offensive
- Raises at issue as Teamsters strike
- Political ads bolster media but squeeze out other advertisers
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Budding Arts District has SoHo potential
- Rebels leave a mistaken impression
- More pain: WR Johnson injures knee
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Mountain climbing weekend
- Season struggle signals changes
- Sports briefs for September 7, 2004
- Prep football results
- Misplaced tape played in trial of suit against police
- Highway patrols report no I-15 fatals
- Obituaries for September 7, 2004
- Libertarian presidential hopeful visits
- Metro investigates three home invasions
- County bosses monitor election paper trail
- Police believe three drive-by shootings done by same men
- Yucca court ruling set to take effect
- News briefs for September 7, 2004
- Airline plans to lay off 5,000
- Letter: Vitriolic attacks go way too far
- Letter: Politicians keep selves healthy
- Letter: Swift boat vets dishonor one who served
- Editorial: The clock is ticking
- Editorial: State needs law against voyeurism
- Pilots union leaders decline to allow vote on US Airways
- Justice Center move-in may begin soon
- New trial ordered in mutilation slaying
- Mix-up on drug level delays murder trial
- Frey a true stand-up performer in 'off-Broadway' appearance
- Megastar Usher delivers mixed bag in Las Vegas
- Blood drives
- Birth announcements for September 7, 2004
- Community briefs for September 7, 2004
- Immunization schedule for September 7, 2004
- Natural Habitat: 'New Zoo Revue' stars, creators keeping busy in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 6
Friday, Sept. 3
- County officials joining monorail probe
- Candidate says he has received no money
- Rogers chooses lobbyists for 2005 Legislature
- Doctors file complaint over questions
- Las Vegas is no place to dodge limelight
- Legislature must repair initiative laws
- Ward 1 group urges Moncrief recall
- Cox Communications bonds fall
- Dynamite fear forces evacuation of town
- Couple attacked in home in gated complex
- Ethics panel finds against Augustine
- EOB fails on policy for credit cards
- Letter: Kerry's protest was courageous
- TSA gives up on limo system
- Bail set at $620,000 for alleged rapist
- Nation's unemployment rate dips slightly
- High court rejects appeal of Stratosphere thrill ride case
- Contract talks lead to walk-out
- Health care costs weigh on Mandalay
- Communication plan urged
- Drugmaker to settle claims
- LVCVA expects another huge holiday weekend
- West Nile hits 3 more residents of Clark County
- Turn up the Vol-ume
- Metro miffed over image of policeman
- Gaming briefs for September 3, 2004
- Shuffle Master posts strong quarter
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Convention gets Vegas representation
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: A checkerboard stage awaits
- Sports briefs for September 3, 2004
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Champ Cars bosses won't cave on demand for more Vegas speed
- Canada trip will keep Rebels busy
- Prep football rankings
- Columnist Nick Christensen: Which way did they go? Palo Verde keeps 'em guessing
- Sunday's matchup: UNLV (0-0) at Tennessee (0-0)
- Uninsured motorist policies clarified
- Court upholds ruling for worker
- Labor Day fire danger warned for mountains
- Fatal crash adds to motorcycle deaths
- News briefs for September 3, 2004
- Candidates deal with sign issues
- Vols will wait to name QB
- Segerblom top spender among candidates for School Board
- Obituaries for Sept. 3, 2004
- Delegates moved by visit to ground zero
- Enthusiastic delegates hope to register more GOP voters
- Ralph Siraco's Del Mar selections
- Columnist Barb Henderson: Outdoor World adventures only two months away
- Fishing report: Striped bass are still the big news
- Concerns raised over candidate's help from Station Casinos
- Senate candidate disavows group's attacks
- Enron chief asks judge to authorize fee
- Real estate developer settles SEC allegations over bonds
- Columnist Spencer Patterson: Ozomatli can groove in any language
- Letter: Humiliation in court not new
- Letter: Student interests lost in pettiness
- Letter: Store nuke waste where it is made
- Letter: Kubler-Ross was hospice pioneer
- Letter: All eyes again on suspect Florida
- Letter: Voters can't trust Vietnam-dodging Bush on Yucca
- Venerable 'Jubilee!' shows no signs of flagging at Bally's
- Source: Packers trade safety Anderson to Oakland
- Where I Stand -- Guest Columnist Ellen Knowlton: Rising to the challenge
- Performing Arts for September 3, 2004
- Kaz still hypnotic as he heads for Sunset
- Editorial: DNA funding crisis
- Editorial: Dialogue on regents has been needed
- Datebook for September 3, 2004
- Ushering in the Fall
- Hypnosis use contested in Wolff murder trial
- Intersection where child was killed gets safety upgrade
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! makes fashionable move
- On Display for September 3, 2004
- Pajo gives voice to 'Whatever, Mortal'
- Columnist Jerry Fink: Vocalist Polistico still has a fighting chance
- Community briefs for September 3, 2004
- School counselor recommends kids for camp
- Public asked for its two bits on state quarter
- Going for gold
- Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Sandoval blew chance
- Columnist Jon Ralston: Can't sidestep predictions
- Editorial: O'Connell and taxes
- Editorial: After the cheering ...
- Letter: Watch the film, then criticize
- Letter: Kerry had good reason to oppose Vietnam War
- Nothing's average anymore for Clark County students
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: For annual telethon, Lewis sees the light
- Ben There, Done That
- Cheney reaffirms Bush stance on Yucca Mountain
- Kids write about their fun at camp
- Backyards turned into sanctuaries for desert wildlife
- Happy campers
Thursday, Sept. 2
- UNLV Football 2004: Rebels looking for a finishing touch
- UNLV Football 2004: They're talking BCS in Utah
- UNLV Football 2004: Plenty of locals take outbound express
- UNLV Football 2004: Two who made a difference
- Initiative petitions to appear on ballot
- Probe: Monorail technicians missed warning
- Boy lost on cycle is found
- Funeral home mix-up prompts investigation
- LV carrier eyes Elko flights
- Bank to buy First Community
- Taxes play big role in battle for state Senate
- Rats haunt residents of upscale community
- Court upholds judgment against School District
- Book calls Henderson high-priced for seniors
- Probation given for child abuse
- Democrats fail to keep Nader off the ballot
- County praises upgrades on flood control
- Local tire business founder Wiens dies at 84
- Trade mission on tap
- Complaint targets former PurchasePro exec
- Continental to cut 425 jobs, $200 mil. in costs
- Defense to get full summary of probe
- News briefs for September 2, 2004
- Gaming briefs for September 2, 2004
- Wynn Resorts seeks to buy out Macau partners
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Strip shows not popular among Emmy voters
- The next generation of greatness
- Leap of Faith: Crusaders stepping up in class
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Pedregon goes for the money in Skoal Showdown
- Sports briefs for September 2, 2004
- Ralph Siraco's Del Mar selections
- First decision in Carter grievance goes to Cowboys
- Preps: 3A and 2A South
- Correction
- Lawyers underscore Yucca silica dangers
- Professorship endowed in name of Denton
- Report puts costs on development
- Arrest of alleged rapist shows forensics lab woes
- Current heat not unusual
- Backers confident of pot petition
- Guinn casts Nevada's official votes to nominate Bush
- Defendant: Drug, rape led to killing
- Malone, developer get FBI letters
- Landlord to stand trial on child porn charges
- Obituaries for September 2, 2004
- Suspended hearing master gets warning
- Ausborne takes deal in student sex case
- Top Bush aide: Nevadans should look at leadership
- Statement filing delayed
- Illinois Gaming Board called 'most messed up state agency'
- Letter: Range deserves to be protected
- Letter: Schools' funds going unspent
- Letter: Saddam made war necessary
- Letter: Attack ads seek to distract voters
- Letter: Real questions from real people
- Letter: Trade pacts are bad for nation
- Letter: Bush ignored science questions at Yucca dump
- Editorial: Junk foods' absence
- Editorial: Do Not Call law works if enforced
- Public to help pay for landscaping at bank building
- No action taken on Treasures' problems
- Holiday closings
- Community briefs for September 2, 2004
- Rancho grad becomes Army Ranger
- Radiation expert to speak at Atomic Testing Museum
- City Council briefs for September 2, 2004
- Churchgoers, residents get compromise
- Exhibit is a study of pre-teen perspective, post 9/11
- Norman Is An Island: Rockwell's work unique, but not universally respected
- College Football 2004: Tracking the local talent pool
- UNLV Football 2004: MWC schedules
Wednesday, Sept. 1
- World's largest wine bottle displayed at Morton's
- Maloofs pad Schwarzenegger campaign
- Gaming briefs for September 1, 2004
- LV ticketing outlet acquired for $25 million
- Sports briefs for September 1, 2004
- DOE takes another Yucca hit from NRC
- Near-collisions down at NLV Airport
- Vegas firm faces 'do-not-call' fines
- Candidates for Supreme Court report campaign contributions
- Source: Kenny given $200,000 in land deal
- Protection sought for Little Red Rock land
- Pedestrian hit by cab still in serious condition
- Consumers' natural gas bills to jump 5 percent
- Arrest made in series of '90s rapes
- Falling SAT math scores don't add up, official says
- Rogers blasts regents in memo
- Marijuana petition fails on second count
- Just in time for holiday, gasoline prices rise again
- Edwards' wife discusses military benefits, Yucca
- Man appears in court in child's death
- Injuries mounting as Rebels prepare to open
- VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Jersey a tight fit for ex-'SNL' star Piscopo
- 'The fight of my life'
- Tennis stars feel the New York heat
- Columnist Ron Kantowski: Even in the glow of gold, Harrigan worries about coach
- Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Looking out for No. 1, Carpentier has eye on IRL
- Apparel firms unsure of quota changes
- New chapter for Aladdin begins as Earl takes over
- Long injects a positive attitude into Sierra Vista program
- Jets, Pennington close
- Snapshot at the window: Figuring out the house edge
- Columnist Jeff Haney: Fab Four for '04
- Obituaries for Sept. 1, 2004
- Decision expected in Nader case today
- Genstel, widow of Nellis Air Force Base's namesake, dies
- Jury hears one of murder defendant's statements to police
- LV sends letter of termination
- Sandoval to address delegates
- Bush team, Nevada delegates talk strategy
- Teachers get video warning
- Police say car fire not related to fuel tank problem
- Services for the mentally ill take another hit
- Titus calls LV growth a state issue
- Third time no charm for tax petition
- Former hostess to face trial in restaurant killing
- Slogans adorn wide variety of GOP souvenirs
- Old West park plan gets little support from residents
- Ralph Siraco's Del Mar selections
- Lower class size called a key to better education
- Medical school plans to expand residency programs
- Manufacturing activity cooled slightly in August
- Columnist Peter Benton: College gets a surprise gift from golfing grad
- Columnist Adam Candee: Green Valley winning streak: A generation of greatness
- Biaggi to head conservation office
- Veterans planning Sunday celebration
- PacificCare gives $35,000
- Comments sought on wilderness proposal
- Letter: Wet 'n Wild will be missed
- Letter: God cherished in public conscience
- Letter: President is not in tune with the economy's needs
- Editorial: Court official showed lack of judgment
- Editorial: Lori Harrigan brings honor to Las Vegas
- Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Junior League is major-league endeavor
- Believe in MAGIC
- Columnist Muriel Stevens: Saks stocks shelves with savings
- Nader wins suit to stay on Nevada ballot
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