No End in Sight

The prospect of Election Day stretching into Election Month became very real Thursday as George W. Bush's lead over Al Gore in Florida's recount slipped to 229 votes and Democrats looked to the courts claiming "an injustice unparalleled in our history." The Bush campaign considered recounts in two other close-voting states.

With the country transfixed on a presidential race unresolved two days after the election, the two sides escalated their rhetoric as they dug in for what could be a nasty battle.
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TEAMING UP: Monorail connection envisioned

The Regional Transportation Commission is moving ahead with plans to construct a publicly funded monorail that, if built, would link with the Strip system, creating a resort corridor monorail between the MGM Grand and downtown.

The public system's proposed three-mile route would follow Main Street from Sahara Avenue, where the private system will end, to the Fremont Street Experience.
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COLUMN: Norm Clarke

The T in the on-air moniker of local deejay Billy T just might stand for timing, as in great timing.

Part of block purchased

MINDEN -- Douglas County leaders have authorized buying part of a downtown Minden block for $457,000.

COMDEX IS COMING: Cabs, limos to crowd streets

Under the best conditions, traffic near the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual Comdex trade show is a nightmare.

Western Nevada gets up to 10 inches of snow

MINDEN -- A midautumn snowstorm slowed traffic in western Nevada on Thursday, dumping up to 10 inches in some valleys and briefly shutting down U.

COLUMN: John L. Smith

The second-guessing has begun in the County Commission race between Lois Tarkanian and Chip Maxfield, which saw the underdog pull off a 546-vote upset Tuesday.

Balloon memorial worries Southern Nevada woman

Betty Burge won't budge when it comes to balloons and the environment. As president of the 280-member Tortoise Group, she has raised awareness the past decade about the threatened reptile in Clark County, found homes for tortoises displaced by development and participated in the effort that established long-term protection for them.

Deaths

Blaine Baillies Blaine Clyde Baillies, 53, died Nov. 6. He was born July 14, 1947, in Illinois.

Corrections

Because of an editing error, the party affiliations of County Commission candidates Glen Easter and Mary Kincaid were incorrect in a Page One graphic in Wednesday's edition.

Parade, activities mark Veterans Day

Las Vegas on Saturday will salute the men and women who served in the military with a Veterans Day parade and other events, including the first family celebration at the Lowden Veterans Center and Museum.

Child molester sentenced to life in 23-year-old killing

RENO -- A child molester who was arrested in a 23-year-old murder case based on new DNA evidence and then admitted he killed the victim, a California girl, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole.

Officials in Elko pan deal

ELKO -- Elko County commissioners rejected a proposed settlement but say they might be willing to resume mediation with the federal government in a fight over threatened fish and a road in a national forest.

UNR journalism school pledged $5 million

The Las Vegas-based Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has pledged $5 million in support for the journalism school at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Suspect draws prison

The third man accused of participating in a botched contract killing that left the wrong man dead was sentenced Thursday to a minimum of two years in prison.

Assembly Republicans meet, take stock

CARSON CITY -- Assembly Republicans welcomed a new member to the caucus Thursday and re-elected Assemblyman Lynn Hettrick, R-Gardnerville, as minority leader.

History lesson

It was the wrong answer, but Las Vegas High School sophomore Alex Cannon wrote it on his Thursday quiz anyway.

Mohave County races still hang in balance

KINGMAN, Ariz. -- A close supervisors contest and a number of other races hang in the balance in Mohave County where about 5,000 absentee and questioned ballots were left uncounted Thursday.

Delay sought in supremacist's trial

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors and defense attorneys asked a federal judge Thursday to delay the murder trial of a white supremacist until late April, citing complexities of the case which may involve a mental illness defense.

TEAMING UP: Monorail connection envisioned

The Regional Transportation Commission is moving ahead with plans to construct a publicly funded monorail that, if built, would link with the Strip system, creating a resort corridor monorail between the MGM Grand and downtown.

Bookmaker taking 2004 bets already

It could be days before the results of the presidential race are known, but Internet bookmaker William Hill International is already listing the 2004 Republican presidential nominee as an 8-11 favorite in that far-off race.

Ensign recalls 'torture' of 1998 Senate recount

CARSON CITY -- Nevada's newest U.S. senator knows all about recounts. Former Republican Rep.

Reid does about-face on recount

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid was warning that recounts don't change anything.

Instructor: Election a `fascinating mess'

UNLV students in David Schecter's introductory political science classes have an edge on understanding the intricacies of Florida's election mess.

Board rules Nye officers justified in fatal shootings

Two Nye County sheriff's deputies were justified when they shot and killed a man and woman who attempted to ambush them inside a Pahrump home last month, an internal police shooting board ruled Thursday.

Missing woman case treated as a homicide

The disappearance of a 36-year-old Las Vegas woman missing since February is now being investigated as a possible homicide.

Goodman vows McDonald's ouster

By JAN MOLLER © 2000, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Long-simmering tensions between Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and embattled Councilman Michael McDonald erupted into open warfare late Thursday after the councilman secretly taped a conversation with the mayor.

News Wrap

CARSON CITY Officials warn about costly phone scam State officials are warning citizens about a phone scam that could cost victims hundreds of dollars in long-distance charges.

Mobile home park shooting suspect identified

A suspect in Tuesday's mobile home park slaying and two attempted homicides has been identified by police as Jamaar Jerome Williams, 20.

Weed and Seed to give downtown $1 million

Downtown Las Vegas will get a $1 million infusion of federal funds thanks to a program called Weed and Seed.

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: Block scheduling previewed

Clark County School Board members previewed a new form of scheduling school days, approved the names for seven new schools and gave a thumbs up to a new contract for school administrators on Thursday.

Candidate: Administrator tried to sell test

During this year's Clark County School Board campaign, District C candidate Beatrice Turner alleged that an administrator attempted to sell her a copy of the state's high school exit exam for $400 in 1999.

No End in Sight

The prospect of Election Day stretching into Election Month became very real Thursday as George W.

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