LV notables also get test notices

A number of high-profile locals, who had medical procedures done at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, have also been contacted, according to sources in the medical community.

"Entertainers were among those notified," said a source. "It (the center) was the largest endoscopy group in town."

About 40,000 patients have been advised to get blood tests due to possible exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, because of the center's medical practices from March 2004 to Jan. 11.

The center was closed by the city on Friday under an emergency suspension order.

BRUTON'S BIRTHDAY WISH

Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith celebrated his birthday on Friday at Piero's Italian Cuisine amid reports that he could get his wish soon for a second NASCAR race here.

Smith's purchase of the New Hampshire International Speedway in November would allow him to move one of that track's two NASCAR races to Las Vegas.

Smith was joined at his birthday bash at Piero's by family and friends, including film legend Ernest Borgnine; racing icon Carroll Shelby; Las Vegas car racing honcho Mel Larson; and chairman of the Vegas Entertainment Network Charles Ison and his wife, Jan, who hosted the dinner.

MEDIA UPDATE

KXNT-AM 840 will conduct a town hall meeting live Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., with Mayor Oscar Goodman and Sheriff Doug Gillespie taking questions about public school safety concerns in light of the recent shootings. Morning host Alan Stock will serve as the moderator.

The big switch is on Monday at Lotus Broadcasting: ESPN programming moves from 920 AM KBAD to the new sign-on 1100 AM KWWN; Fox Sports Radio shifts from 1460 AM KENO to 920; and ESPN Deportes Radio takes over the 1460 slot.

KWWN becomes the UNLV flagship station and the Los Angeles Lakers broadcasts will move to KENO. Local personality shows will go to 1100.

SIGHTINGS

Andre Agassi and Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt, hitting on center court Saturday at the Stacy Darling Center with their children. ... Homegrown NASCAR star Kyle Busch, having dinner with a blonde galpal at Piero's Italian Cuisine on Friday. ... At "Love" (Mirage) on Friday: Priscilla Presley, with her son, Navarone Garibaldi, who was celebrating his 21st birthday; talk-show host Regis Philbin with wife, Joy, and illusionist Criss Angel, with his girlfriend, Veronica Grabowski (Miss Nevada USA 2008) and her parents. The Philbins dined at Tao Asian Bistro (The Venetian), while Presley and her son dined at N9NE steakhouse (Palms). ... Actress Bette Midler, hosting her after party Friday at Rao's restaurant (Caesars Palace) following her performance at The Colosseum (Caesars Palace). ... NASCAR drivers Mike Bliss and Kenny Wallace, checking out The Joint (Hard Rock Hotel) on Friday. ... Three impersonators from "La Cage" at the Riviera, were taking part in Nevada Reading Week at Gray Elementary School on Friday. Brent Allen (Bette Midler and Judy Garland), Derrick Barry (Britney Spears) and Ryan Zink (Reba McEntire) left their costumes at home.