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For more than 13 years, he has been widely regarded as the man who got away with murder. But on Friday, O.J. Simpson was punished for other crimes: last year's kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at Palace Station.

After hearing a statement of remorse from Simpson, whose voice quavered as he spoke, District Judge Jackie Glass imposed a sentence that will keep the 61-year-old former football star behind bars for nine to 33 years.

"I'm not here to try and cause any retribution or any payback for anything else," the judge told the packed courtroom before announcing her decision. "I want that to be perfectly clear to everyone."

Glass sentenced co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart, 54, to a prison term that will have him serve between 71/2 and 27 years.

MONDAY

POWER RATES TO RISE?

Local residents could see their power rates jump 17.5 percent under a hike proposed by NV Energy.

The company formerly known as Nevada Power is asking state regulators to boost the typical residential customer's average monthly bill by $26.

Critics of the move accused the utility of piling onto customers already suffering through hard economic times.

TUESDAY

THIRD DOCTOR FLAGGED

A third physician who practiced out of the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada was hit with a medical malpractice complaint by state regulators.

Dr. Clifford Carrol, a Las Vegas gastroenterologist, faces allegations relating to the care he provided several patients, including one identified as the source of hepatitis that officials say was transmitted to seven others on Sept. 21, 2007.

Complaints already have been filed against the clinic's majority owner, Dr. Dipak Desai, and Dr. Eladio Carrera.

WEDNESDAY

KROLICKI INDICTED

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki was indicted on four felony charges that he misappropriated state funds during his time as state treasurer.

Krolicki, who could face jail time if convicted, called the accusations "false" and denied any wrongdoing.

The charges stem from his administration of a state college savings program. The funds have been accounted for, and Krolicki is not accused of embezzling money.

THURSDAY

RODEO GOES FOR GOLD

The 50th National Finals Rodeo got under way at the Thomas & Mack Center, which has hosted the rodeo since 1985.

The competition runs through Dec. 13 and will pay out more than $5.6 million in purses, up from the $50,000 awarded at the 1959 rodeo.

FRIDAY

SPECIAL SESSION IS ON

As promised, Gov. Jim Gibbons called a special session of the Legislature for Monday and Tuesday to handle a $342 million state budget shortfall.

Gibbons said he's trying to keep Nevadans in their homes and not increase taxes, and that proposed changes wouldn't cause additional state layoffs.

Because of an agreement with lawmakers, he will offer no specifics on cuts until he meets with the Legislature.