WEEK IN REVIEW: Top News
CityCenter officials were sent scrambling last week when they learned that one of their towers was linked to Legionnaires' disease and another may need to be knocked down before it falls down.
The Aria hotel confirmed on Thursday that it had begun notifying patrons who stayed at the hotel from June 21 to July 4 that they might have been exposed to the sometimes-fatal Legionnaires' bacteria.
Six people who stayed there between December 2009 and April came down with the disease. All have recovered.
It was the latest bad news for the CityCenter development, where the mothballed Harmon tower came under scrutiny earlier last week after a structural engineer said it had construction defects that could cause it to collapse in a major earthquake.
Clark County building inspectors have given CityCenter until Aug. 15 to submit a plan to repair the Harmon tower or demolish it.
MONDAY
Bus contract curbed
The state attorney general's office tossed out a $600 million decision by the Regional Transportation Commission to put valley bus service in the hands of another operator.
The ruling could cost First Transit the contract even though its winning bid was $50 million less than a proposal from Veolia Transportation, which has run the system for more than a decade.
TUESDAY
More DNA questions
Police confirmed they are reviewing the work of a crime lab technician in a number of cases, after it was discovered that she lied to a supervisor about a simple mistake.
The work at issue involves DNA analysis done by technician Kristina Paulette, who was hired in 2005 and fired in May. She was caught covering up a mistake made during the process of analyzing DNA evidence, according to the department.
Paulette is fighting her termination and, through her union, declined to comment.
WEDNESDAY
Epicurean downturn
The rotten economy devoured another beloved valley eatery, as Rosemary's Restaurant closed its doors.
The restaurant at 8125 W. Sahara Ave. specialized in gourmet American cuisine. It was opened in 1999 by chefs Michael and Wendy Jordan, who came to Las Vegas to work for famed chef Emeril Lagasse.
The closure followed closely the demise of nearby Nora's Wine Bar & Osteria, which had filed for bankruptcy on May 13.
THURSDAY
Police kill armed man
Las Vegas police shot and killed a 23-year-old man in what one family member described as a case of suicide by cop.
Officers tried to subdue Ralfy Olivas with a beanbag shotgun, but they ended up shooting him after he refused to stop or drop a butcher knife in his hand, police said.
The incident near Buffalo and Westcliff drives was the ninth fatal officer-involved shooting this year.
FRIDAY
Gaming leader dies
Gaming industry veteran Terry Lanni, who played a key role in directing the growth of two of the world's largest casino companies, died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lanni, 68, oversaw Caesars World in the 1980s as company president, directing the company's expansion into Atlantic City.
He joined what then was MGM Grand Inc. as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors in June 1995, and he steered the company through the $6.4 billion purchase of Mirage Resorts in 2000 and the $7.9 billion buyout of the Mandalay Resort Group in 2005.
Week In Review
More Information
NUMBERS
16.2 percent
How much statewide gaming revenues increased in May over the same month last year, the largest single month gain in more than four years.
370,000
The size in square feet of the Metropolitan Police Department's new office complex near downtown. It's the first real headquarters the agency has ever had.
54
The number of plant and animal species in Nevada that may be considered for protection under an agreement between federal officials and conservationists.
208
Pounds of methamphetamine seized during a drug raid in Las Vegas, the largest on record in Nevada. Authorities said the drugs had a street value of $5.7 million.
QUOTES
"My cousin wanted to die."
Victor Chavez
talking about Ralfy Olivas, 23, who was shot and killed by Las Vegas police Thursday morning during a domestic disturbance call. POlice said Olivas was armed with a butcher knife.
"My kids don't judge a book by its cover or they get in trouble. Somebody's failed to teach this woman that."
Stephanie Lopez
Talking about Nye County Assessor Shirley Matson, who is under fire for making racially charged comments about illegal immigrants. Lopez has launched a recall drive against Matson.
"They're here to decide who's more manly."
Alexander Oysta
A Norwegian magazine editor, talking about Norway's two most famous cross-country skiers, Odd-Bjorn Hjelmeset and Petter Northug, who raced along the Red Rock Scenic loop on Tuesday.
"What? Holy crap!"
Larry Lomax
Clark County Registrar of voters, reacting to a judge's suggestion that he be placed in charge of political redistricting, according to Las Vegas Sun columnist Anjeanette Damon.
MULTIMEDIA
• SLIDE SHOW: Terry Lanni dies
• VIDEO: Movie Minute with Carol Cling
• SLIDE SHOW: Record methamphetamine bust in Las Vegas
• SLIDE SHOW: Runway ready
• VIDEO: Norwegian Olympic Gold Medalist Petter Northug skis in the desert near Las Vegas
• VIDEO: Gamers rally at Sony Fan Faire 2011
• SLIDE SHOW: Storm damage in Las Vegas on July 10
