Story Archive for 11/06/2007
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Milwaukee Smacks Raptors Without Coach
Published on November 06, 2007 at 11:58PM
MILWAUKEE-Desmond Mason hit all 10 of his shots, while scoring 21 points as the Milwaukee Bucks crushed the Toronto Raptors, 112-85 Tuesday evening at the Bradley Center. The Bucks proceeded to hit 60 percent of their shots in the rout, notwithstanding the absence of head coach Larry Krystkowiak who comforted his wife as she gave birth to twins during the game. The Raptors, meanwhile, suffered through a horrific shooting night as they connected on only 42 percent of their shots and were led by Juan Dixon’s 20 points, while Kris Humphries added 16 points and nine rebounds for Toronto. The Bucks put the game away early in the third quarter when they went on a 17-3 run wherein Mason and Yi Jianlian did the glut of the damage. In other NBA action Tuesday, Phoenix shellacked Charlotte, 115-83, New Jersey got past Atlanta, 87-82, New York outgunned Denver, 119-112, Orlando got by Minnesota, 111-103, the Los Angeles Clippers humbled Chicago, 97-91, Houston defeated San Antonio, 89-81, Sacramento surged past Seattle, 104-98, Cleveland edged Golden State, 108-104, and New Orleans stung the Los Angeles Lakers, 118-104.
Court Building Bond Issue
Published on November 06, 2007 at 11:13PM
(Manti) After more than a year of discussion and controversy, the decision on the Sanpete County Court Building Bond has come down to just a few votes. At the final count Tuesday night, there were six more votes in favor of the bond compared with those against. The fight isn’t over though as there are still a number of absentee ballots that haven’t been received yet, and several hundred provisional ballots that need to be verified and counted. Absentee ballots are allowed in a number of situations where the voter is unable to vote in person. Provisional ballots are used in cases where the deadline for registration is missed, but the voter is a legal resident. If the voter submits the necessary changes and provides proof of residence, they can vote provisionally. Provisional ballots are then checked for validity. The final numbers won’t be available until the final canvas at a later date.
Bennett comments on health care reform
Published on November 06, 2007 at 04:38PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The nation’s ailing health care system continues to progress towards reform. Sen. Bob Bennett, in his monthly radio news conference, talked about the purpose behind the Healthy Americans Act and the bi-partisan support he’s getting in solving the health care crisis in the country. Bennett commented that this is the first bi-partisan, comprehensive health reform bill in more than 13 years. He said the act could save Americans more than $1.5-trillion in the next ten years.
Mukasey passes committee vote
Published on November 06, 2007 at 04:22PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Orrin Hatch joined a bipartisan majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee today in approving the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to be Attorney General of the United States. Hatch said he appreciated the support in the nomination process but questioned Democrats as to why it’s taken almost seven weeks before a vote by the full Senate. Hatch said that Judge Mukasey will be a strong and independent Attorney General and he urged Democratic Senators to apply the same standards that they applied to past Democratic nominees to Mukasey as his nomination advances. The Senate committee voted 11-8 in favor of Mukasey’s nomination.
Church hay stolen
Published on November 06, 2007 at 03:52PM
(CENTRAL) – Sevier County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking the public for help concerning stolen hay from the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Central. One-and-a-half tons of hay was reported stolen sometime over the weekend and is valued at about $200. If you have any information, please call the Sheriff’s Office.
Draft plan gets public review
Published on November 06, 2007 at 11:39AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Utah BLM along with farmers, ranchers, citizens and environmentalists have released a five-year Draft Resource Management Plan and environmental impact statement for public review. In his monthly radio conference, Sen. Bob Bennett commented on the plan saying that some are trying to move the 90-day comment period past the next presidential election for political reasons. The draft plan has been a culmination of a cooperative effort between the BLM, local governments and communities in the six-county area. Public hearings will be held prior to the comment period ending on Jan. 23, 2008. The hearings will be held in Richfield, Manti, Bicknell, Panguitch, Junction and Salt Lake City.
Nuclear power safe
Published on November 06, 2007 at 11:17AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Uranium mining in South-Central Utah is creating a boost in interest among mining companies after decades of dormancy. Sen. Bob Bennett, in his monthly radio conference, said that what companies didn’t know years ago about mill tailings has all been changed now. Bennett said that the Atlas Corporation and their predecessors didn’t realize how toxic and dangerous the mill tailings were at the Moab site but now have a better idea in removing mill tailings far away from water sources. He also said that nuclear power plants are safe and more will eventually be built in Utah because the standards are much more strict in operating the plants than they were decades ago.
Ephraim Earthquake
Published on November 06, 2007 at 08:27AM
Updated on November 06, 2007 at 03:23PM
(Ephraim) Parts of the Sanpete valley were shaken by an earthquake at 2:48 Monday afternoon. The quake was centered about three miles directly west of Ephraim. Initial magnitude was set at three-point-nine on the Richter scale, and was later confirmed by seismologists. Anything under five on the Richter scale is considered minor. The tremor was felt in Ephraim and Manti and lasted only a few seconds. There haven’t been any reports of damage from the shaking. An after-shock was also recorded at 5:38 Monday night with a 2.4 reading on the Richter scale.