MANTI, Utah (AP)—Chase Stevens and Chase Barrus combined for four hits and five RBI to lead the Manti Templars to a 6-2 win over the North Sevier Wolves Tuesday in Region 12 baseball action.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Chris Jensen earned the win on the mound, while also belting a two-run homer as the Richfield Wildcats bested the South Sevier Rams, 7-4 in Region 12 baseball action Tuesday.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—The Carbon Dinos finished the game on a 11-run flurry in the last two innings as they smoked the Delta Rabbits, 14-6 Tuesday in Region 8 baseball action.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Taylor Peterson amassed 15 strikeouts while also hitting a double and a triple as the Salem Hills Skyhawks smacked the North Sanpete Hawks, 13-2 in Region 8 baseball action Tuesday.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Brandon Bradshaw had three hits for the Beaver Beavers as they dismantled the Millard Eagles, 15-4 in Region 13 baseball action Tuesday.

ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP)—Craig Brinkerhoff posted 15 strikeouts for the Kanab Cowboys in a 3-1 win over the Enterprise Wolves Tuesday in Region 13 baseball action.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Mason Molyneaux hit a home run, while Jordan Park and Levi Dastrup combined for five hits as the Juab Wasps stung the Rowland Hall/St. Mark’s Winged Lions, 13-0 in Region 14 baseball action Tuesday.

BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Sebastian Roa and New Amornsaensuk each had three goals for the Grand Red Devils as they downed the Beaver Beavers, 6-0 Tuesday in Region 13 soccer action.

GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—Ben Lund scored the winning goal in overtime, while Robert Peterson and Joekim Olson also scored for the Manti Templars in a 3-2 win over the Gunnison Bulldogs in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday. Ricardo Mendoza and Christian Araujo each scored for Gunnison.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Pancho Alcaoa had two goals while Trey Ashton earned the shutout as the Millard Eagles humbled the North Sevier Wolves, 5-0 in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Eric Durant amassed a hat trick for the Richfield Wildcats in a 3-1 win over the South Sevier Rams Tuesday in Region 13 soccer action.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Shelby Earl pitched a two-hitter as the North Sanpete Lady Hawks blanked the Carbon Lady Dinos, 10-0 in Region 8 softball action Tuesday.

SALEM, Utah (AP)—Brooke Ford had the game-winning RBI as the Salem Hills Lady Skyhawks edged the Delta Lady Rabbits, 11-0 Tuesday in Region 8 softball action.

MANTI, Utah (AP)—McKenzie Hatch had a game-winning RBI in the eighth inning as the Manti Lady Templars outlasted the North Sevier Lady Wolves, 8-7 in Region 12 softball action Tuesday.

ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP)—Megan Clove had nine strikeouts as the Enterprise Lady Solves blanked the Kanab Cowgirls, 4-0 in Region 12 softball action Tuesday.

(ELSINORE) – The Utah Department of Transportation continues to advise motorists of road construction projects in South-Central Utah. Culverts are being installed between Sevier and Joseph on the entire length of the project from Joseph to U.S. 89. Crews are working Monday through Thursday between 7am and 6pm. UDOT says the project is open to local traffic only with possible 30 minute delays and occasional closures of up to three hours. In Carbon County, construction has resumed on the White River bridge structure and roadway construction may begin this week. UDOT advises motorists that northbound lane closures will occur this week on I-70 west of Green River due to bridge work. Workers building a trestle bridge at the north end of Moab, are clearing grub on the north bank of the river. Pedestrians and cyclists using the Colorado Riverway Bridge should stay clear of the staging area.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett attended the White House signing ceremony on Monday of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act that includes his Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2009. The bill addresses public land preservation and rapid population growth in Washington County. Bennett said his bill is the most important natural resource bill he’s introduced in his Senate career and was rewarding to witness the president sign it into law. He said it was evidence that groups with opposing interests can come together after years of debate to solve the wilderness problems in Southern Utah. Bennett commented that he hopes his bill will be a blueprint for future public lands bills in the West. He was one of 13 members of Congress invited to the signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House.

(SALINA) – The two men killed in a rollover on I-70 March 24 have been identified. Utah Highway Patrol identified them as 34-year old, Jeremias Tanbriz of Mahuala, Guatemala and 17-year old, Antonio Vicario of Santa Catarina, Guatemala. The UHP report said that they were two of twelve people riding in a van when the driver dozed off east of Salina, veered off the road and rolled, ejecting four occupants. The two men were killed and several were injured and transported to the Sevier Valley Hospital. Some others were not injured. None were wearing seatbelts and all were suspected to be illegal immigrants from Guatemala and Mexico and were headed to Denver. The incident was turned over to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an investigation.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP)—Roeland Schaftenaar posted 19 points and six assists and the Oregon State Beavers took a 1-0 lead in the College Basketball Invitational Finals with a 75-69 win over the Texas-El Paso Miners Monday. The Beavers nearly blew a 21-point lead before holding on for their 17th win of the season. Randy Culpepper had 20 points to pace the Miners in the loss. Game 2 will take place Wednesday at the Haskins Center in El Paso, as will Game 3, if necessary, on Friday. Lathen Wallace chipped in with 18 more points in the win for Oregon State.

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP)—Jayne Appel amassed a school-record 46 points for the Stanford Lady Cardinal as they crushed the Iowa State Lady Cyclones, 74-53 Monday to advance to the womens’ NCAA Tournament Final Four. Appel made 19 of 28 shots and also posted 16 rebounds in a dominant performance. The win secured Stanford’s eighth berth in the Final Four in program history while the Lady Cardinal will either face conference rival Arizona State or Connecticut this weekend at St. Louis. In other tournament action Monday, Louisville dismantled Maryland, 77-60.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—Brennan Stelling pitched a two-hitter as the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle blanked the Delta Rabbits, 7-0 Monday in Region 8 baseball action.

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Annual SuperSaver Card with over $3500 in savings from local businesses. Best of Sevier Advertiser, Sue Peterson, said the card has been in existence for many years but the Chamber wanted to sponsor the card this year. She said that over 80 local businesses are on the card and owners appreciate the public using the card and visiting their business. The card expires April 2010 and can be purchased at local businesses as well as at the Chamber of Commerce and Sevier County Administration Offices.

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing this Wednesday night to gain input on revising the City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to secondary signs attached to buildings. Richfield City wants to create a definition for additional signs on buildings that are used to advertise and promote products, services or brands. City officials are proposing that these signs cannot be larger that 24-inches-by-12-feet and be limited to a maximum of four signs per side on no more than two sides of a building. The public is invited to offer comments in the public hearing to be held at 7pm Wednesday in the City Council Chambers in Richfield.

(RICHFIELD) – A local firefighter has recently returned from fighting wildland fires in Austrailia. Kim Soper of Richfield was called up last month to help fight fires in the Melbourne area of Austrailia, where over 250 people lost their lives and property. Soper was one of 60 firefighters nationwide called out to help fight fires burning out of control in Austrailia and said the experience was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the effort. With his 30 years experience in the Forest Service, Soper was able to train other firefighters in Austrailia and share information on up-to-date techniques in fighting wildland fires. Soper currently is working with the BLM Richfield Field Office.

A new Miss Fairview was crowned last Friday night. The Title and crown went to Kassie Nielson. The royalty was complete with Diana Robison as first attendant and Shelby Earl as 2nd attendant. The Miss Congeniality title went to Alyssa Hall.

(WASHINGTON CITY) – Geologists are digging trenches along a southern Utah earthquake fault line to determine how often it has slipped and predict the potential for future activity. Utah Geological Survey geologist, William Lund, said a quake of magnitude 6.5 or larger could devastate Washington City, St. George and other nearby locales. Lund said unreinforced buildings would collapse, interiors would be disrupted and things would fall off shelves. He said other dangers include broken natural-gas lines that cause fires and liquefaction, or jelly-like shaking of the subsoil, that can trigger landslides. The so-called Washington fault begins just south of Utah’s border with Arizona and runs north through Washington City. Geologists speculate that the fault could stretch farther north to Cedar City.

(SALINA) – Two Colorado drivers escaped injury Thursday morning on I-70 east of Salina when a car hit a Freightliner on slick roads. UHP reports say that at about 9:15am, 21-year old, Ana Ortiz of Aspen, CO. was traveling westbound in a 2008 Toyota 4runner, when she lost control of her vehicle due to slick roads and hit a 2008 Freightliner. The impact caused the rear trailer of the Freightliner to roll on its side into the median. Neither Ortiz, nor the driver of the semi, 41-year old, John French of Thronton, CO., were injured in the accident and both were wearing seatbelts.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP)—Briann January posted 22 points and the Arizona State Lady Sun Devils made an astounding 62 percent of their shots in an 84-69 win over the Texas A&M Lady Aggies Sunday in the womens’ NCAA Tournament. Nevertheless, things will get tougher for Arizona State in their next game as they will face overall top-seed and 36-0 Connecticut next Tuesday. Despite their tall order, history is on the side of the Lady Sun Devils as in December 2004, they became the last unranked team to vanquish Geno Auriemma’s Lady Huskies. Tanisha Smith had 19 points in the loss for the Lady Aggies.

(GUNNISON) – Four separate fire departments responded to a massive log fire at Satterwhite Log Homes in Gunnison Sunday afternoon. Gunnison Valley Fire Department Capt. Boyce Mulder, said the fear was 50 MPH wind gusts that could have spread the fire to large structures. Mulder said Satterwhite employees had been burning ditch banks along a fence line on Saturday and high winds kicked up smoldering embers Sunday afternoon and spread the fire. He said the fire departments responded at about 1pm to find three large fires burning piles of wood with about a dozen secondary fires burning. Fire crews had the bulk of the fire contained by 2:30pm Sunday with the help of bulldozers pushing the burned wood piles away from large structures. Mulder said snow falling at about 2pm helped extinguish the flames. He also said a piece of machinery was lost in the fire and no one was injured.

BOSTON (AP)—Scottie Reynolds had 15 points, including the game-winning layup with 0.5 seconds left as the Villanova Wildcats advanced to the Final Four with a 78-76 win over the Pittsburgh Panthers Saturday at T.D. Banknorth Garden in the East regional final. Dwayne Anderson added a team-high 17 points for the Wildcats while Jay Wright’s squad also made 22 of 23 free throws (96 percent) which proved to be effective down the stretch. Villanova’s Final Four appearance is their first since 1985, which saw them win the national championship. Sam Young had 28 points for the Panthers, while DeJuan Blair added 20 points and 10 boards for Pittsburgh. In the West regional final, Connecticut outlasted Missouri, 82-75.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Goran Suton had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Big 10 player of the year Kalin Lucas added 19 more as the Michigan State Spartans overcame a 13-point first half deficit to down the Kansas Jayhawks, 67-62 Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Although Lucas was mired with a shooting slump throughout much of the game, he exploded for seven points in the last 49 seconds to propel the Spartans into the Elite Eight. The performance was proficient in many ways for Tom Izzo’s squad as the Spartans made 16 of 17 free throws while only committing 13 turnovers. Sherron Collins had 20 points in the loss for Kansas while Cole Aldrich amassed 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Jayhawks. Michigan State will next face overall top seed Louisville in the Midwest Regional final Sunday. In other tournament action Friday, Louisville decimated Arizona, 103-64, North Carolina hammered Gonzaga, 99-78, and Oklahoma dismantled Syracuse, 84-71.

HURRICANE, Utah (AP)—Dylan Brock posted two doubles and four RBI as the Hurricane Tigers got past the Kanab Cowboys, 12-11 Friday in non-region baseball action.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—Cutler Frandsen had four hits and earned the win on the mound as well as the Gunnison Bulldogs doubled up the South Sevier Rams, 10-5 Friday in Region 12 baseball action. Orion Wilson had two hits in defeat for the Rams.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Clancy Mortensen had seven strikeouts to lead the Millard Eagles to a 5-3 win over the Milford Tigers in Region 13 baseball action Friday.

NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Chandler Street amassed three hits while Levi Dastrup posted eight strikeouts as the Juab Wasps bludgeoned the North Summit Braves, 16-1 Friday in Region 14 baseball action.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—Josh Eliason and Cory Finlinson each scored as the Delta Rabbits blanked the Salem Hills Skyhawks, 2-0 in Region 8 soccer action Friday.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Eric Malouf had a hat trick as the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle pounded the North Sanpete Hawks, 8-1 Friday in Region 8 soccer action.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—Ricardo Mendoza continued his prolific week by netting four goals as the Gunnison Bulldogs smacked the South Sevier Rams, 6-1 in Region 13 soccer action Friday. Oscar Gonzales had the sole goal for South Sevier.

MOAB, Utah (AP)—The Grand Lady Red Devils pounded out 16 hits as they crushed the Richfield Lady Wildcats, 7-2 Friday in Region 12 softball action.

MOAB, Utah (AP)—Shelby Dalton earned the win on the mound as the Grand Lady Red Devils earned the sweep of a Region 12 doubleheader with an 8-2 win over Richfield Friday.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—The South Sevier Lady Rams used a late surge to give Aubrey Lindgren the win on the mound in a 5-4 win over Gunnison Friday in Region 12 softball action.

COALVILLE, Utah (AP)—Tressa Olson had the game-winning RBI for the Juab Lady Wasps in a 6-5 win over the North Summit Lady Braves in Region 14 softball action Friday.

(RICHFIELD) – The nationwide economic slump that caused the housing market bubble to burst last year is still trying to gain ground. Terrel Olsen, of Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties of Richfield, says the Utah housing market wasn’t hit as hard as it was nationally, but still affected our local market. Olsen said home sellers locally and nationally are still trying to sell their properties at a higher price than what the market can bear and that’s why it’s taking longer for the market to bounce back. He said higher-end home prices continue to remain high and properties are remaining on the market longer than last year and people are not relocating as much now as in the past. Olsen said that the real estate market continues to remain in limbo until prices come down to market levels.

(RICHFIELD) – A nationwide college entrance exam scam has hit the Richfield area. Sevier County Economic Development Director, Malcolm Nash, said someone called his wife at home Thursday afternoon, wanting information and money. Law enforcement reports say that scammers are calling residences nationwide, saying they can help high school seniors with the ACT and SAT exams. Police say the scam always involves giving out personal and financial information to the caller without identifying who they are. Officials warn people to never give out information to people you don’t know and to call police if someone calls on the scam.

(SALT LAKE CITY) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture held a workshop Tuesday in Salt Lake City geared toward helping small business owners and rural farmers reduce energy costs by generating their own “green power”. The USDA’s Rural Development Agency is focusing on the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP. The program is designed to provide farmers and small business owners a combination of grants and guaranteed loans to help them install renewable energy systems, including wind turbines, solar panels, geothermal, micro-hydro or biomass systems. The program also assists in the development of energy efficiency projects for irrigation systems, refrigeration units, lighting or heating and cooling systems. Program administrators say the nationwide effort is to help agricultural producers and small businesses become more energy efficient.

(ST. GEORGE) – Federal stimulus dollars are coming to Utah to help green up the economy. The White House announced Thursday that Utah will receive nearly $27.8 million to promote energy efficiency and jump start job growth in communities from sunbaked Dixie to farm-filled Cache Valley. St. George will get $701,500, Iron County will receive $184,700 and Washington County will get $257,100. The rest of the money goes to the Wasatch Front and a few other counties in the state. The federal government says the money will be used for environmentally-friendly projects ranging from new solar installations to traffic-light synchronization and energy rebates for conservation-minded builders.

KANAB, Utah (AP)—Dayson Ott had two hits and five RBI , while Justin Orton added a double and triple as the Kanab Cowboys outlasted the South Sevier Rams, 10-9 Thursday in non-region baseball action.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Sebastian Roa amassed four goals as the Grand Red Devils blanked the Millard Eagles, 6-0 in Region 13 soccer action Thursday.

BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Ricardo Mendoza posted two goals for the Gunnison Bulldogs in a 3-2 win over the Beaver Beavers Thursday in Region 13 soccer action. Jeremy Smith and Shilo Joseph each scored for the Beavers in defeat.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Robert Peterson had two goals and Boone Arnoldson earned the shutout as the Manti Templars downed the Richfield Wildcats, 2-0 in Region 13 soccer action Thursday.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—Devri Fitzgerald earned the win on the mound for the Delta Lady Rabbits as they downed the Juan Diego Lady Soaring Eagle, 7-5 Thursday in Region 8 softball action.

CASTLE DALE, Utah (AP)—Shelby Earl homered for the North Sanpete Lady Hawks, in an 8-0 win over Emery in Region 8 softball action Thursday.

(RICHFIELD) – LDS Church leaders are seeing increases in pornography addictions, especially in heavy-populated LDS communities. Scott Henderson, licensed clinical social worker with LDS Family Services, says porn addiction has an adverse physical effect on individuals involved. Henderson said the viewing of porn over time can alter the normal chemistry the brain releases and can damage physical functions of natural brain activity. He said his office has seen an increase in those involved in pornography, not just among the LDS community. Henderson commented that Utah has become the number one state in the country with the highest incidences of hits on porn sites, with the small town of Sevier in Sevier County, as the only place in the country, per capita, with the most hits.

(BEAVER) – Utah’s biggest wind farm project in Beaver County is back on track following a sudden replacement of the general contractor. Beaver County Economic Development Director, Rob Adams, said the county is happy to see the progression of the project with new jobs. Adams said some local contractors were unhappy with how little the hiring of local companies was with the out-of-state general contractor and some local businessmen were in an uproar over the contracts. A spokesman for First Wind Energy company said the contractor replacement was unrelated to financing. Adams said the county is excited to see the $250-million project moving forward.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett has praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a lands bill package that includes his Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2009. The bill addressed public land preservation and rapid population growth in Washington County. Bennett commented that the bill was a victory for southern Utah, especially for those seeking solutions to wilderness problems in that area. Bennett, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said efforts have finally paid off in passing legislation for managing growth while incorporating conservation measures. He said the success of the bill was in large part, due to good faith efforts of Washington County Commissioners and the Wilderness Society. Washington County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country with a population approaching 150,000. The bill designates over 256,000 acres as wilderness, including 94% of all BLM Wilderness Study Areas in the county and enlargement of Zion National Park.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP)—Stefon Jackson had 34 points and the Texas-El Paso Miners ended the game on a 10-0 surge to dismantle the Richmond Spiders, 81-69 Wednesday at Robins Center in the CBI semifinals. After Richmond pulled to within 58-56 with just under eight minutes left in regulation, the Spiders hit the skids as they failed to score for the next four minutes. Meanwhile, the Miners had just enough offense down the stretch to earn the hard fought victory. Randy Culpepper added 19 points for Texas-El Paso, while the Spiders were led by David Gonzalvez’ 24 points. The Miners will next face the Oregon State Beavers, 65-62 winners over Stanford, in a three-game series for the CBI title, starting Monday.

(RICHFIELD) – Several issues were discussed at the Richfield City Council meeting Tuesday night, including subdivisions, ordinance changes and city improvements. The City Council approved a $1,000 donation to the Rocky Mountain Jamboree as requested by Kevin Arrington from the Sevier County Travel Council. Final approval was also granted to developers of the Mt. Catherine Subdivision at 530 South and College Avenue and the chip seal and bike path project north of the swimming pool was also approved. The nearly $220,000 project should be let out for bid and begin this spring. Funding for the project was already approved by the council last year before the downturn in the economy put some city projects on hold. Also, Paul Foster, Richfield Parks and Recreation Manager, presented the annual report on events and activities showing success in several programs offered to the public.

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council met in session Tuesday night to consider amending the animal control ordinance to allow chickens within city limits. Councilmember, Nahna Rappleye, said changing the ordinance would set an opposing precedent. Individuals from One-Way Ministry of Richfield approached the council to consider the request, saying keeping chickens within city limits, gives residents the chance to harvest eggs and help them to be self-reliant. Councilmembers Lunnen and Chidester stated that the reason the ordinance was changed was due to problems with residents having chickens, pigs, pigeons, goats and other animals within city limits. One-Way Ministry asked the council if they could conduct a petition drive but members said it wouldn’t change their minds on amending the ordinance.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Orrin Hatch is co-sponsoring a bill proposed to expand service opportunities in the nation. Hatch responded to critics of the Serve America Act, saying, it would not compel anyone to render national service. Hatch is co-sponsoring the bill with Sen. Ted Kennedy in a bipartisan and bicameral effort of volunteerism to pay back to society what it has given, whether it’s kids being tutored, vacant lots turned into playgrounds and parks, homes being built, or aid in the form of disaster relief. He says for every dollar invested in national service, the return in that investment is between $1.60 and $2.60.

(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City has waived its rights to construct new sewer lines or septic systems through county property at the fairgrounds. Business Administrator, Woody Farnsworth, says all the city will do is maintain existing lines in that area. City Attorney, Richard Chamberlain, investigated the city’s sewer rights and discovered a Quit-Claim Deed dated back in 1925 that gave the city the right to construct new sewer lines or septic systems on county property. He said several years ago, the city deeded the fairground property to the county and wanted to clarify language in the deed so that state funding for fairground improvements wouldn’t be compromised by language in the original document.

(MORONI) – The Moroni Feed Company has reopend after laying off most of their workers last year. The company, which produces Norbest Turkeys, has resumed operations after being forced to shut down last year due to high corn prices. The plant was idled in Moroni just before Thanksgiving last November because it was costing growers more to feed the turkeys than they could sell them for. According to officials, 400 people were out of work until last week. CEO, Kent Barton, said workers are happy to be back in business and growers are excited to be working again. He says the $16-million payroll circulates itself throughout the local economy and the entire community is relieved to have the company back in operation. The company admits that last year was the worst financial year in its 70-year history and its 47 growers were suffering financially, as well. Moroni Feed believes it can be profitable again.

(SALINA) – An accident on I-70 east of Salina early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two illegal immigrants. The Utah Highway Patrol reported that 12 people in a 1999 Toyota minivan were traveling eastbound at about 4am, when the driver apparently dozed off, veered off the road and hit a guardrail. The impact flipped the van and rolled, ejecting four occupants. UHP reported that two men were killed in the accident and four were transported to the Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield with injuries. The rest were not injured. UHP said no one was wearing seatbelts and the van was overloaded. They say the travelers were suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico and Guatemala. The incident was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an investigation. The names of the two men killed have not been released.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—The Canyon View Falcons improved to 5-0 on the season as they smacked the Delta Rabbits, 13-3 Tuesday in non-region baseball action.

GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—Jaden James had three hits and two RBI for the Gunnison Bulldogs as they got past the North Sevier Wolves, 9-4 in Region 12 baseball action Tuesday.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—The Manti Templars exploded for 14 runs in the fifth inning as they decimated the South Sevier Rams, 23-5 Tuesday in Region 12 baseball action.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Lance Gardner earned the win on the mound for the Enterprise Wolves as they surged past the Millard Eagles, 12-9 in Region 13 baseball action Tuesday.

MILFORD, Utah (AP)—Jacob Ihde struck out three batters and went the distance on the mound as the Milford Tigers defeated the Beaver Beavers for the first time in 10 years with a 4-3 victory Tuesday in Region 13 baseball action.

KANAB, Utah (AP)—Corie Blackham posted seven strikeouts as the Parowan Rams outlasted the Kanab Cowboys, 11-8 in Region 13 baseball action Tuesday. Craig Brinkerhoff and Bryce Hafen each homered in the loss for the Cowboys.

NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Seth Anderson had seven strikeouts as the American Leadership Eagles bested the Juab Wasps, 7-3 Tuesday in Region 14 baseball action.

MOAB, Utah (AP)—Erik Wermuth had two goals to lead the way for the Grand Red Devils in a 5-0 win over the South Sevier Rams in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday.

EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)—Daniel Munzos amassed a hat trick while Joekim Olson added two more goals as the Manti Templars pounded the North Sevier Wolves, 6-1 Tuesday in Region 13 soccer action.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Pancho Alcaoa had four goals while Josh Aleman added the game-winner in overtime as the Millard Eagles edged the Beaver Beavers, 5-4 in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday. Nelson Howard led the way for the Beavers with two goals.

GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—Eric Durant provided all of Richfield’s offense with four goals as the Wildcats defeated Gunnison, 4-2 Tuesday in Region 13 soccer action. Diego Gonzalez and Brian Granda each scored in defeat for the Bulldogs.

CASTLE DALE, Utah (AP)—Kenzi Grange and Makia Sherman combined for eight hits and three RBI as the Emery Lady Spartans downed the Richfield Lady Wildcats, 11-7 in non-region softball action Tuesday.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—McKenzie Hatch posted 14 strikeouts for the Manti Lady Templars as they tripped up the South Sevier Lay Rams, 7-4 Tuesday in Region 12 softball action.

ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP)—Maira Alcala hit the game-winning double while Felicia Pearson amassed five strikeouts as the Millard Lady Eagles clipped the Enterprise Lady Wolves, 3-1 Tuesday in Region 13 softball action.

NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Ariel Gee had six strikeouts to lead the Juab Lady Wasps to a 12-1 win over the American Leadership Lady Eagles in Region 14 softball action Tuesday.

(DELTA) – The nationally-recognized Women In Motion Conference will be held in Delta this Saturday. Conference Organizer, Linda Ekins, says this conference began five years ago and is a venue for women, about women. Ekins said the conference has grown from 150 in attendance to over 300 and has received national recognition on the Oprah Winfrey show. Several workshops and programs are available for women to attend from home preparation to organization and other women issues. Ekins said her goal is to fill all 500 seats at the Delta High School, where the conference will be held this Saturday.

(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Food Sharing Program in Richfield is participating in a statewide food drive this Saturday. Director, Roene Shaw, says with the need to increase donations, this drive is a big one. Shaw said the Richfield facility is the home of the Six-County Food Sharing Program and hopes the drive will surpass the 20,000 pounds of food collected in the last drive. She said the food bank still needs diapers and other baby care items. Volunteers are needed between 10am and 2pm on Saturday to help with the food drive at 91 East 1000 South in Richfield.

(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Public Health Department in Richfield is offering information to the public as to how to best prepare for an emergency. Director, Bruce Costas, says 15 members of his staff traveled to Anniston, AL. recently to receive intensive training. He said that personal preparation is the best way to handle a large scale emergency. Staff member, Stephanie Baker said that 72-hour kits are increasing in popularity for individual preparation in the event of an emergency and booklets are available at CUPHD for additional information.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that would harm small business is being scrutinized by Sen. Bob Bennett and fellow Republicans. The Card Check bill, known as the Employee ‘NO’ Choice Act, takes away the rights of employees to choose whether they wish to be represented by a union through a secret ballot election. Bennett said the measure includes binding arbitration provisions that will give a government appointed arbitrator the power to dictate wages, benefits and working conditions for employees and employers. Bennett said the bill defies our democratic principles and undermines our country’s efforts to create jobs and improve our economy. He said it would force small business owners in Utah to send jobs overseas or face closing their doors. The bill was introduced in the Senate Mar. 10 and has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

EL PASO, Texas (AP)—Stefon Jackson had 26 points while nailing 10 of 20 shots as the Texas-El Paso Miners lived to play another day as they downed the Northeastern Huskies, 75-66 Monday at the Don Haskins Center in the College Basketball Invitational. Randy Culpepper added 21 points for the Miners, while Chaisson Allen had 26 points in the loss for the Huskies.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—Andre Miller amassed 27 points and 10 assists, while Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala each had 25 points as the Philadelphia 76ers surged past the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-108 in overtime Monday at the Rose Garden. While the Rose Garden saw its share of exciting finishes as it hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament last weekend, this game had comparable drama as Philadelphia erased a late deficit to earn their 36th win of the season. The Sixers were assisted by Samuel Dalembert’s defensive prowess in the extra session as he came up with several key blocks and rebounds to stymie Portland. LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 boards in defeat for the Trail Blazers. In other NBA action Monday, Atlanta handled Minnesota, 109-97, Chicago edged Washington, 101-99, Boston waxed the Los Angeles Clippers, 90-77, Miami scorched Memphis, 94-82, Orlando bested New York, 106-102, and Phoenix held off Denver, 118-115.

SAN DIEGO (AP)—Nnemkadi Ogwumike amassed 27 points and 13 rebounds as the Stanford Lady Cardinal smacked the San Diego State Lady Aztecs on their own home court, 77-49 Monday in the second round of the womens’ NCAA Tournament at Cox Arena. Despite having to best San Diego State in a literal road game, the Sweet 16 should be propitious for the Lady Cardinal as their next game will be at nearby Berkeley, Calif. Jene Morris had 14 points for the Lady Aztecs as their 15-game home winning streak was snapped. In other womens’ tournament action Monday, Rutgers hammered Auburn, 80-52, Ohio State surged past Mississippi State, 64-58, Purdue stonewalled North Carolina, 85-70, Arizona State edged Florida State, 63-58, Vanderbilt stormed past Kansas State, 74-61, California decimated Virginia, 99-73, and Pittsburgh outlasted Gonzaga, 65-60.

(RICHFIELD) – Ashman Elementary School officials in Richfield are warning patrons to be cautious while dropping off and picking up their children due to the Main Street construction project going on downtown. Principal Teresa Robinson says drivers should follow directions in the effort to keep kids safe. The Richfield Police Department has also issued an alert for heavy traffic increases on Center Street due to high school students traveling in the morning and afternoons from 2:30-4pm. Police say the traffic alert will remain in effect for the remainder of the school year.

(SIGURD) – A Sigurd man suffocated Thursday afternoon when he accidently fell face-first into a four-foot deep hole he was digging in his front yard. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call to the home of 68-year old, Thomas Sharpe, at 455 South Main in Sigurd on a man face down in a hole. A sheriff’s report said that Sharpe had been working on a waterline when he fell into the hole. The report said the two-foot wide, four-foot deep hole made it impossible for Sharpe to turn around and get himself out. Apparently, he attempted to push himself out but the thick clay and mud overtook his airways and he died in the effort. Sevier County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services (EMT) and the fire crews responded and attempted to revive Sharpe with no success.

(DRAPER) – The three-day LDS Draper Utah Temple dedication concluded Sunday afternoon with all twelve sessions conducted by LDS Church President, Thomas S. Monson. He was joined by his counselors in the First Presidency, Pres. Henry B. Eyring and Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf and members of the Church’s Quorums of the Twelve Apostles and Seventy, the Presiding Bishopric, several auxiliary leaders and temple presidencies and their wives. About 16,000 Latter-Day Saints attended dedicatory sessions in the temple with thousands of others attending a live broadcast Sunday at 4:30pm in Stake Centers throughout Utah. During the three days of dedication, Pres. Monson took time to greet many members, especially children over the age of eight who attended and even sang to some of them.

BOISE, Idaho (AP)—Leo Lyons had 18 points to lead the way for five Missouri players who scored in double figures as the Tigers advanced to the Sweet 16 with an 83-79 win over the Marquette Golden Eagles Sunday at Taco Bell Arena in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Marquette raced out to an early 17-11 lead as they were inspired by the improbable return of point guard Dominic James who was initially ruled out for the season after incurring a foot injury against Connecticut last month. Nevertheless, the Tigers responded by building a 46-35 lead at halftime as lightly regarded Kim English had 15 points in the first stanza to flummox Marquette. Nevertheless, the Golden Eagles hung around in the second half as Jerel McNeal (30 points) and Wesley Matthews (24 points) each had solid performances. With the game on the line, English once again was tremendous for Missouri as he stepped in for the injured J.T. Tiller to make two clutch free throws in the game’s latter stages to help Missouri advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2002. The Tigers will next face Memphis Thursday at Glendale, Ariz. with a shot at the Elite Eight on the line. In other tournament action Sunday, Louisville got past Siena, 79-72, Pittsburgh downed Oklahoma State, 84-76, Michigan State outlasted USC, 74-69, Kansas smacked Dayton, 60-43, Syracuse surged past Arizona State, 78-67, Xavier bested Wisconsin, 60-49, and Arizona stymied Cleveland State, 71-57.

SAN DIEGO (AP)—Jene Morris had 35 points for the San Diego State Lady Aztecs as they downed the DePaul Lady Blue Demons, 76-70 Saturday at Cox Arena in the first round of the NCAA womens’ tournament. Although the Lady Aztecs had home court advantage, as the #10 seed, they were the designated road team. Nevertheless, San Diego State capitalized on their obvious advantage as a raucous crowd assisted them in breaking a 36-36 stalemate at halftime while they will have another home game as they host Stanford, a 74-39 victor over UC-Santa Barbara, Monday. Although the Lady Aztecs have now won four NCAA Tournament games in the program’s history, they have yet to advance to the Sweet 16. Natasha Williams had 22 points in the loss for the Lady Blue Demons.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP)—Lekeisha Lawson ensued in her excellence from the indoor track season by winning the womens’ 100-meter dash to headline a strong showing for many athletes scattered throughout the West Saturday at the Williams Invitational at the University of Arizona. Additionally, Air Force’s Ally Romanko won the womens’ 800-meter dash while her teammate Sara Neubauer won the womens’ shot put and discus throws. As for the men, Nick Karren of Utah State won the mens’ 400-meter hurdles, while Arizona’s Brian MacArthur won the mens’ 3000-meter steeplechase on his home track.

WACO, Texas (AP)—Baylor’s Jessica Gregory won the womens’ 100-meter dash to lead the way for 13 Bears who earned titles Saturday at the Dr. Pepper Invitational. Other Baylor athletes who excelled on their home track included Nichole Jones in the womens’ 800-meter dash and Whitney Prevost in the mens’ 100-meter dash.

MIAMI (AP)—Trevante Rhodes of Texas took the crown in the mens’ 100-meter dash to lead the way for the Longhorns’ mens’ and womens’ track squads Saturday at the Hurricane Invitational. Rhodes’ teammate, Derek Dryer, placed fourth in the mens’ 200-meter dash, while Victor Gras placed second in the mens’ 1500-meter dash. Elliot O’Hare also excelled as he placed first in the mens’ 110-meter hurdles, while Brandon Drenon took the shot put crown and placed second in the discus.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—Lea Wallace of Sacramento State earned the crown in the womens’ 800-meter dash to lead the way for numerous athletes throughout the West Saturday at the Hornet Invitational. Wallace’s teammate, Erica Shali won the womens’ 5000-meter dash for the Lady Hornets while Nevada’s Analisa Serrano won the womens’ 100-meer hurdles. As for the men, Chris Romo represented Sacramento State well as he won the mens’ 5000-meter dash, while Dominic Vogi won the mens’ 3000-meter steeplechase for the Hornets.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP)—Sharon Larrier of Wyoming took the title in the womens’ 200-meter dash to headline several strong showing by numerous athletes scattered throughout the Front Range Saturday at the Potts Invitational. Larrier’s teammate, Afiya Walker won the womens’ 400-meter dash while Colorado’s Tanesha Johnson earned the crown in the womens’ 100-meter dash. As for the men, Wyoming’s Philemon Kimutai and Jay Petsch placed first in the 3000-meter dash and 110-meter hurdles respectively while Steve Kasica of Colorado won the mens’ 800-meter dash.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP)—Sandra Mazan of Brigham Young placed first in the womens’ 800-meter dash to headline a strong showing for numerous athletes scattered throughout the West Saturday at the Castillo Invitational at Arizona State. Additionally, Madara Dzalbe placed second in the womens’ triple jump for the Lady Cougars, while New Mexico’s Karen Coronado won the womens’ javelin throw. As for the men, Miles Batty won the mens’ 1500-meter dash for Brigham Young while the Cougars’ Ryan Merriman also excelled as the took the crown in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)—Jessica Young led the way for the Texas Christian Lady Frogs by winning the womens’ 100-meter dash Saturday at the TCU Invitational. Additionally, the Horned Frogs were bolstered by Tanja Ivandic’s win in the womens’ 1500-meter dash while her teammates Danielle Selner and Kishelle Paul won the 3000-meter dash and 100-meter hurdles respectively. The men were led by Matt Love, who won the 400-meter dash and Sean Zurko who took the 800-meter dash crown for the Horned Frogs. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s Nathan Milles also excelled as he took the 1500-meter dash title.

(RICHFIELD) – U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz paid a visit to Richfield Saturday afternoon to citizens that packed the Sevier County Commission Chambers. Chaffetz said he wanted to visit this part of his 3rd Congressional District to gain input from residents on several issues. He said he’s always believed it’s his responsibility to represent Utah to Washington, not the other way around. After a brief report on his first legislative session, Chaffetz entertained questions from the audience including, the economy, health care, Constitutional issues and several other concerns. Chaffetz said he was pleased with the standing-room only crowd that attended his visit and said he’ll return soon with more information on legislative issues.

ST. LOUIS (AP)—Mike Pucillo, J. Jaggers, and Reece Humphrey all advanced in the semifinals for Ohio State at the NCAA Wrestling Championships Friday to help the Buckeyes advance closer to an improbable national championship. Ohio State is currently in first place with 84.5 points, while conference rival Iowa is second. A pair of Big 12 teams are just behind Ohio State and Iowa as Iowa State is currently in third place with Nebraska in fourth. The championships will conclude Saturday.

(EPHRAIM) – Snow College wants to have a reunion of former students that attended the college. Joni Lindsay, Director of Alumni Relations, says it wasn’t just her who wanted the reunion. Snow alumni want to go back fifty years-plus to find out how many alumni are still around who may want to attend the reunion. Lindsay said the reunion will be held this year on Apr. 25 at 4pm at the Noyes Building on the Snow College Ephraim campus. She said if you want to attend the reunion, call Administration at 283-7000 to make your reservation.

(SALINA) – The Sevier School District is giving Salina Elementary high marks for its continued success in the classroom. Principal Jade Shepherd provided the school board with a power-point discussion in this month’s meeting, saying his success is due to the students and parents. He said Salina Elementary made Adequate Yearly Progress and surpassed their language arts and math goals by at least 12% or more. He also credits his excellent teachers and staff with the student’s success. Shepherd said 78% of the 23 teachers at the school have a master’s degree or higher degree and 95% are degreed for their teaching assignment.

Ephraim City will be celebrating the groundbreaking of a new LDS Chapel. The groundbreaking will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 2pm around 550 North 220 West, and the public is invited to attend. The program will include the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building and some addresses from several residents. According to President Kim Averett, Stake President in the Ephraim area, it hasn’t been decided which wards will be attending the building. Construction is scheduled to take 9 to 10 months. The building should be ready for use the beginning of next year.

(MOAB) – The Utah Department of Transportation is allowing runners in the Canyonlands half-marathon Saturday at the north end of Moab to run through the jobsite under the existing bridge over the Colorado River. Workers are building a trestle bridge just west of the existing bridge and work areas will be protected with barrels. Construction workers will be actively working during the marathon and runners are expected to obey signs and taped areas in the construction area. UDOT also is working on road construction in Sevier County between Sevier and Joseph where culverts are being installed and on U.S. 6 near White River in Carbon County. Road construction also continues in Washington County on I-15 at the Atkinville interchange and on Bluff Street in St. George.

ST. LOUIS (AP)—Heber City native Cyler Sanderson, Jake Varner and David Zabriskie all had solid performances for the Iowa State Cyclones as they have the overall lead along with in-state rival Iowa after the first day of the 2009 NCAA wrestling championships. The meet will resume Friday.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—The Delta Rabbits used an eight-run fourth inning to blow away the Beaver Beavers, 11-3 Thursday in non-region baseball action.

NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Brady Hansen pitched a two-hitter, while amassing five strikeouts as the Juab Wasps blanked the North Sevier Wolves, 7-0 in non-region baseball action Thursday.

MANTI, Utah (AP)—Kyle Moore posted two hits for the Manti Templars as they outlasted the Richfield Wildcats, 3-2 Thursday in Region 12 baseball action.

EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)—The Grand Red Devils exploded for five second half goals as they blanked the Manti Templars, 5-0 in Region 13 soccer action Thursday.

SALINA, Utah (AP)—Ricardo Mendoza led the way with four goals for the Gunnison Bulldogs in a 5-2 win over the North Sevier Wolves Thursday in Region 13 soccer action.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—Josh Aleman posted four goals for the Millard Eagles as they surged past the South Sevier Rams, 7-4 in Region 13 soccer action Thursday.

BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Eric Durant had two goals to lead the way for the Richfield Wildcats in a 4-1 victory over the Beaver Beavers Thursday in Region 13 soccer action.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—The Delta Lady Rabbits had 11 RBI as they outgunned the Beaver Lady Beavers, 19-15 in non-region softball action Thursday.

GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—The South Summit Lady Wildcats forced Gunnison into three errors, as they earned a 4-3 win over the Lady Bulldogs Thursday in non-region softball action.

MOAB, Utah (AP)—The Grand Lady Red Devils outlasted a late North Sevier surge in an 8-7 win over the Lady Wolves in Region 12 softball action Thursday.

MOAB, Utah (AP)—Shelby Dalton had 11 strikeouts to lead the Grand Lady Red Devils to a 13-0 victory over North Sevier Thursday in Region 12 softball action.

MANTI, Utah (AP)—Kaitlyn Hatch had three hits for the Manti Lady Templars in a 14-4 rout of the Richfield Lady Wildcats in Region 12 softball action Thursday.

PAROWAN, Utah (AP)—Ricki Warr had a grand slam for the Parowan Lady Rams as they decimated the Millard Lady Eagles, 15-0 Thursday in Region 13 softball action.

(RICHFIELD) – A new comprehensive fishing tackle pro shop is coming to South-Central Utah. Fishing enthusiast, Paul Adams of Richfield, said he’s teaming up with Jorgensen Honda owners, Dennis and Mike Jorgensen, to open up the pro shop soon. Adams said that eventually, he’s hoping the city will help with conducting fishing classes to teach everyone interested in fishing the techniques for a more productive yield. The owners are still working on the details on opening up the shop as soon as possible.

(CEDAR CITY) – Cedar City’s fast-growing south side is overflowing an I-15 interchange and the mayor is getting tired of asking for state help. Gerald Sherratt said in a meeting with the Utah Transportation Commission Wednesday, that he’s exhausted the last of his eight annual pleas with the commission to alleviate traffic congestion onto South Main street. He said during his two terms, he’s seen the area around the Main Street interchange boom, with housing, a Wal-Mart, five new hotels and a slew of retail and dining outlets. Sherratt said the area is now the biggest shopping center between St. George and Provo. He said the area will keep growing due to an Arizona developer who plans to build half again as many homes as exist in all of Cedar City, which boasts a population of 28,000. The commission asked Sherratt whether the city could help pay for an interchange upgrade or ask the developer to chip in but the mayor said such a scheme might scare off the developer in tight economic times and the city has no money in the budget for the project. Sherratt says all he’s asking the commission to do is include the project in its state transportation-improvement plan for the next decade. The new interchange would cost between eight and ten million dollars.

BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Craig Brinkerhoff and Dustin Reidhead each had solid performances for the Kanab Cowboys as they got past the Beaver Beavers, 16-10 Wednesday in Region 13 baseball action. The Cowboys also posted 15 hits in the win.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (AP)—Cory Finlinson had the game-winning goal while Trent Eliason added another score as the Delta Rabbits stunned the Class 5A Bingham Miners, 2-1 in non-region soccer action Wednesday.

GRANTSVILLE, Utah (AP)—Krysta Taylor had three hits, while Korryn Coates added two RBI as the Grantsville Cowgirls downed the North Sanpete Lady Hawks, 8-4 Wednesday in non-region softball action.

(Utah) The slowing economy has taken its toll on most industries, and the agriculture industry is no exception. From high feed prices, to lower demand for meat and milk, Utah’s farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch. According to State Representative Brad Winn, there is help available for those who are struggling. The Rural Rehab Loan Program provides financial relief to farmers and now to farm co-operatives. Winn says that he was able to insert an amendment into a bill allowing the money to be used by co-operatives that could be used to help the Moroni Feed Company and local turkey growers as well as others.

(Utah) Ninety-six of Utah’s 104 legislators joined with Utah Radio Broadcasters to oppose national legislation that would require radio stations to pay a performance tax for music played on those stations. Senator Orrin Hatch is a co-sponsor of the bill that could cost many in the radio industry their jobs due to the increase in operating costs. A letter has been sent to Utah’s Congressional Delegation urging them to oppose the bill. The letter states that it is unfair to require radio stations to pay a fee while at the same time promoting the music industry product. It also calls for the dispute to be resolved between the radio and music industries without government interference, and without further nationalization of radio programming. Dale Zabriskie, President of the Utah Broadcasters Association expressed his gratitude for the show of support from the Utah Legislature, and expressed his concern that if the bill is passed it will cost many Utahns their jobs.

(ST. GEORGE) – A third man has been arrested in connection with the beating of a man in a St. George motel Sunday night. According to police reports, 49-year old, Blane Chesleigh, a transient from Los Angeles, was arrested and charged with the aggravated assault of a 47-year old man at the Economy Inn in St. George. The report also said that 32-year old, Steven Adamescu, a transient and 18-year old, Carl Ellison of St. George, were charged with attempted aggravated murder in the brutal beating that caused severe trauma to the head and back of the victim. He was taken to the Dixie Regional Medical Center and then transported by lifeflight to a Las Vegas hospital for further treatment. Police reports said that all four men had been staying at the motel and the beating lasted for three to four hours. No motive has yet been determined for the cause of the beating but police say that alcohol may have been involved. The three men who took part in the beating have been booked into the Purgatory Correctional Facility.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Carlos Boozer had 13 points and 15 rebounds as he posted his third consecutive double-double as the Utah Jazz managed to get past the Washington Wizards, 103-88 Tuesday at Energy Solutions Arena. The Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak and managed to put moribund Washington away with an efficient second half which saw them score 57 points. The win improved Utah to 42-26, keeping them in good standing in the Western Conference while the Wizards fell to 16-52. Nick Young and Juan Dixon each had 14 points in defeat for Washington. In other NBA action Tuesday, Atlanta crushed Sacramento, 119-97, Cleveland got past Orlando, 97-93, Chicago upset Boston, 127-121, Dallas held off Detroit, 103-101, San Antonio bested Minnesota, 93-86, Golden State outgunned the Los Angeles Clippers, 127-120, and Philadelphia edged the Los Angeles Lakers, 94-93.

SAN DIEGO (AP)—After being a steal away from earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament, the San Diego State Aztecs have maximized their opportunities in the NIT. Lorenzo Wade ensued in the excellence he showcased during the Mountain West Tournament with 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Aztecs clipped the Weber State Wildcats, 65-49 Tuesday evening at Cox Arena at the Aztec Bowl. San Diego State asserted themselves early as they built a 39-17 lead at halftime and cruised to the win. Kellen McCoy had 14 points to pace Weber State in defeat. The Aztecs will next face the winner of Wednesday’s tilt between Kansas State and Illinois State Friday. In other NIT action Tuesday, Rhode Island got past Niagara, 68-62, Davidson bested South Carolina, 70-63, George Mason downed Penn State, 77-73 in overtime, Notre Dame snuck past Alabama-Birmingham, 70-64, Kentucky waxed UNLV, 70-60, and New Mexico stonewalled Nebraska, 83-71.

(SIGURD) – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are sponsoring a Neighborhood Watch meeting in Sigurd this Thursday. The meeting will be held at the Sigurd Town Hall from 7-8pm and will feature a general overview of Neighborhood Watch. An officer will be present to address any concerns and offer tips for your home and community. The public is invited to attend.

(RICHFIELD) – The Americans with Disabilities Administration is sponsoring an Education Day this Thursday in Richfield for all involved in respite care. Program Manager, Cliff Roderick, said the education is necessary for those involved to get up-to-date information on program changes. He said that several state and federal programs have been cut with the budget crunch that may affect those using the programs. Roderick said Education Day will start at 9am Thursday in the basement of the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield.

(DUBLIN, IRELAND) – An Aurora family is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today with Irish connections of family still living in Ireland. Danny Mulchaey, living in Dublin, Ireland, is the brother-in-law of Rachael Lovell of Aurora and says Ireland is celebrating the day with dozens of parades with over 60 parades around the country. Mulchaey said it takes something special to be Irish because you have to be born and bred in the country. He commented that he hasn’t seen too many Leprechans in Ireland during his lifetime but Mulchaey said he still speaks Gaelic, the official Irish language and translated his comment saying, “he wishes you all a very happy St. Patrick’s Day and all the listeners and to the Lovell family and the matriarch in Delta.”

(SIGURD) – The Utah Highway Patrol discovered 31 marijuana plants in a vehicle when troopers stopped a couple on I-70 Sunday afternoon north of Sigurd. According to a UHP report, at about 3:40pm, troopers stopped a 2000 Jeep Cherokee for an equipment violation and speeding. The troopers noticed two half-smoked marijuana joints in the passenger door and upon further search, discovered a small amount of hashish in the driver door and the marijuana plants in a plastic bag on the rear seat. UHP arrested the driver, 25-year old, Keith Duetsch from Breckenridge, CO. and 24-year old, Kara McGinnis of West Chester, PA. The report said the marijuana plants were about six inches tall and would yield about a pound of marijuana. The suspects were booked into the Sevier County Jail.

(HELPER) – A Carbon County coal mine is among 15 operations nationwide being warned by the federal government for a “potential pattern” of safety and health violations. The Mine Safety and Health Administration announced on Monday that the operator of the Horizon Coal Mine, located about 11 miles west of Helper, received a letter detailing violations of mandatory health or safety standards under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The mine, which employs approximately 70 people, is owned and operated by Hidden Splendor Resources, Inc., a fully-owned subsidiary of Salt Lake-based America West Resources, Inc. According to MSHA, Hidden Splendor has been cited hundreds of times a year for violations at its Horizon mine. CEO, Dan Baker, said the company is taking measures to improve things at the mine. The Horizon mine has averaged 280,000 tons of coal per year over the past four years.

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Commission met in session today to consider and adopt a resolution authorizing $2 million in lease revenue bonds to fund improvements at the fairgrounds. Economic Development Director, Malcolm Nash, says the grandstand, livestock and exhibition building and other necessities will be ready for the fair this year. He said that any other structures that don’t have an immediate need will be built later this year. County Commissioners adopted the resolution and bids will be let out on Wednesday.

(RICHFIELD) – Utah school districts say that applications for substitute positions have soared this past year. Sevier School District Human Resource Director, Gary Kyhl says those positions in the district are getting full. He said that the district also has a new program that helps qualify substitute teachers and gives them information to help them in the classroom. Statewide, applications for substitute teaching are closed in the Jordan School District with 900 positions in the pool and 200 of them are certified teachers. Salt Lake School District has bout 1100 substitutes in their pool. Reports also say that teacher absences are down this year.

(RICHFIELD) – High schools in the Sevier School District are planning Junior Proms this weekend. Richfield High School will hold their prom Friday starting at 7pm at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield with the floor show at 8:15pm. North Sevier will hold their prom also this Friday at 8pm at the high school gym with the promenade at 8:30pm and South Sevier High will hold their prom on Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30pm at the Sevier Valley Center. Public Information Officer, Nate Curtis, with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, said that officers will be on duty to watch for DUI, texting while driving and other violations.

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (AP)—Oregon’s Ashton Eaton continued his solid weekend as he won national championships in the mens’ 60-meter dash and pole vault and helped lead the Ducks to the mens’ national championship Saturday at Day 2 of the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at Gilliam Indoor Stadium. Other strong showings from athletes throughout the West included Jeremy Taiwo of Washington who won the mens’ 1000-meter run, while Karoline Koehler of San Diego State placed third in the womens’ triple jump. Additionally, Kansas State’s Scott Sellers won the mens’ high jump, and Jason Lewis of Arizona State won the weight throw. Meanwhile, New Mexico’s Lee Emanuel earned a national title in the mens’ mile run, and Lacey Cramer of Brigham Young placed first in the womens’ 800-meter dash to bolster the Mountain West Conference. The Big 12 also was represented well with Texas’ Jacob Hernandez winning the mens’ 800-meter dash while Colorado’s talented Jenny Barringer blew away the field in the womens’ 3000-meter run. Additionally, Texas A&M’s Lady Aggies took the 4×400 relay title on their home track while Baylor’s men earned a championship in the 4×400 as well. As for final team results, in the womens’ division, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers earned the national title with 42 points, with Texas A&M finishing second and the Brigham Young Lady Cougars placing third with 33 points. For the men, the Florida Gators placed second, while their in-state rivals, Florida State, finished third.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP)—Brigham Young’s Amy Menlove earned national championships in the womens’ 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.26 seconds and the long jump with a mark of 21 feet to carry the banner for numerous athletes scattered throughout the Intermountain West Friday at the NCAA Indoor track and field championships hosted by Texas A&M University. Other champions included Oregon’s Brianne Theisen in the womens’ high jump, Annett Wichmann of Hawaii in the womens’ shot put, and Ashton Eaton of Oregon in the mens’ 60-meter dash. The meet will resume Saturday.

(EPHRAIM) – Authentic building restoration is in big demand across the country and classes are being taught at Snow College in Ephraim to teach builders the unique trade. The Traditional Building Skills Institute (TBSI) on the West Campus at Snow College, began about 15 years ago, when a need arose in 1994 to restore the Governor’s Mansion in Salt Lake City after a fire that nearly destroyed the structure. A former Snow College English instructor, Diana Spencer, said that the State Historic Preservation Officer, Wilson Martin, couldn’t find a builder that did authentic restoration. Spencer said that since 1994, Snow College has been instrumental in course instruction for authentic building restoration and holds workshops from Thursday through Saturday. She said it’s the best one-of-a-kind opportunity west of the Mississippi to learn how to restore authentic buildings. Work has been done on the Governor’s Mansion, State Capitol and the LDS Tabernacle on Temple Square.

(RICHFIELD) – An eight-month long investigation in Sevier and Millard Counties by the Central Utah Narcotics Task Force has resulted in the arrest of eight suspects in the Richfield and Salina areas. A Task Force report said that 22-year old, Devan Noyes, of Salina, was arrested on several drug charges. The report also said that 27-year old, Anise Thomson, 22-year old, Jamie Luckau, 29-year old, William Oquin, 32-year old, David Thomson, 19-year old, BJ Daniels, and 53-year old, Marty Johnson, all of Richfield, were arrested on several drug charges. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Richfield and Salina Police and the Utah Highway Patrol, all participated in the arrests. The investigation continues with more arrests expected.

(DELTA) – A natural gas company plans to build a natural gas storage facility near the Intermountain Power Plant in Millard County. Magnum Gas, LLC held an open house on March 3 to acquaint residents of their plans to store natural gas in caverns created in a gigantic sodium chloride salt deposit located in the proposed area. Dave Detton of Magnum Gas said his company doesn’t own the gas, they’re just going to provide a place to store it. He explained that salt caverns will be created to hold natural gas for Kern River, who would draw on stored gas during peak demand times, to keep supplies at maximum levels without having to boost pumping requirements from the gas source. The salt caverns would be about 1300 to 1400 feet tall and 300 feet in diameter and about 500 feet apart. Magnum Gas is planning on building a gas pipeline to connect with Kern River which will affect private land as well as state and federal land. Several public hearings will be held for comments in the future.

(GRAND COUNTY) – Grand County authorities have discovered a body that may be that of a missing woman. Officials have been working with the FBI for six months on a case of a missing Colorado woman and believe the body found could be a possible murder victim from Colorado. A police report said they believe she was killed by a man suspected of killing four women. The woman’s remains were found in the Book Cliffs area and teams are looking for a second set of remains there as well. Authorities have not released the identity of the woman.

(SALT LAKE CITY) – The 2009 Utah State Legislature will conclude at midnight tonight. After 44 days of struggle and debate, last-minute deal-making continues with many bills still on the table as lawmakers look to wrap up the session. Since the session opened, lawmakers have focused on the state’s $10-billion budget with the sticking point on how much to cut in education. Legislators introduced HB2, a bill that would cut education by six percent in the 2010 budget and education leaders say they’re grateful the cuts were not deeper. Another last-minute debate on Capitol Hill is over a group that protects Utah consumers. The measure would make the Committee of Consumer Services, an advisory group instead of a state-sponsored committee which watches utilities and rates they charge. Lawmakers approved spending $891,000 to create a strike force that focuses on combating violent crimes and other felonies associated with illegal immigration. They also voted to update electronic harassment laws to include texting and e-mailing. Also, heading to the governor’s desk, is a bill that allows owners of loaded guns in cars and homes, to not be required to have a concealed weapons permit. Vehicle registration fees will go up $20 for $2.2 billion in bonds for road construction projects.

(Manti) The South Sanpete School District is getting closer to breaking ground on a new elementary school in Ephraim, and an addition to the elementary school in Manti. The elementary project in Gunnison will be delayed by one month to allow for a more competitive bidding atmosphere, and to allow the contractors to move from one location to another. The district held a pre-construction meeting recently that was attended by over thirty sub-contractors from all over the state. Bids are being accepted for one more week, at which point Oakland Construction will award the bids. The district is planning on breaking ground for the projects in Ephraim and Manti on April 6th, and in Gunnison on May 6th.

(RICHFIELD) – Several public hearings were held at the Sevier County Planning Commission meeting Wednesday night concerning septic hookups, well water and Planned Unit Developments. Planning members are considering amending the zoning ordinance requiring each dwelling to have its own well or be connected to a public water delivery system. No comments were offered during the discussion. The Commission also considered a request from Track 89 Caboose and Railroad Village for preliminary approval of a PUD to include development and operation of lodging facilities in converted railroad cars. Creekview LLC is seeking approval of a 36-lot subdivision just north of the Big Rock Candy Mountain resort. Planning members were concerned about septic hookups close to the canal, access to the facility and several other issues. Officials tabled the concept approval until further study can be done.

OGDEN, Utah (AP)—Julius Thomas had a clutch dunk with 3.5 seconds left in regulation as the Portland State Vikings edged the Montana State Bobcats, 79-77 Wednesday in the Big Sky Conference tournament championship game at the Dee Events Center. The Vikings earned the conference’s automatic NCAA tournament bid for the second consecutive season but not before they withstood a late Bobcats surge which saw Montana State erase a nine-point deficit in the second half. The Vikings were led by Jeremiah Dominguez’ 22 points while Divaldo Mbunga had 20 points and 10 boards for the Bobcats, who came into the league tournament as the sixth seed.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP)—Carlos Ramirez and Riccio Torrez each had four RBI as the Arizona State Sun Devils improved to 12-2 on the season with a 12-1 shellacking of the Kansas State Wildcats Wednesday at Surprise Stadium. Josh Spence earned the win on the mound for the Sun Devils as he pitched a three-hitter while Kansas State’s only run came from Ron Vaughn as K-State fell to 11-3.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Scott Niedermayer scored the winning goal at 3:37 in overtime as the Anaheim Ducks bested the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 Wednesday at Honda Center. Teemu Selanne, Ryan Getzlaf, and Petteri Nokelainen also scored for Anaheim as the Ducks improved to 32-30-6 on the season. Alexandre Burrows, Kyle Wellwood, and Ryan Kesler each scored for the Canucks, who fell to 34-23-9. In other NHL action Wednesday, Ottawa downed Tampa Bay, 3-2 in overtime, and Carolina edged Chicago, 3-2 in a shootout.

(SALT LAKE CITY) – A majority of Utah lawmakers support the development of nuclear power in the state. SJR16, sponsored by Sen. David Hinkins of Orangeville, passed the House Tuesday afternoon on a 56-17 vote, surviving several attacks to alter its language. Those opposed to the joint resolution expressed concerns over cost effectiveness, safe storage and potential impact on Utah’s water supplies. House sponsor, Rep. Christine Watkins, a Democrat from Price, urged her colleagues to approve the resolution, saying such facilities are not built overnight and while electrical power is affordable now, it may not be in the future. Supporters said that concerns over disposal of waste are unwarranted because mechanisms are already in place to take care of it. The resolution now goes to the governor.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – House Republicans are complaining over a Democrat-sponsored bill that would be one of the largest expansions of wilderness protection in 25 years. The House is considering a bill to set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as protected wilderness. Republicans say that the bill would cost up to $10 billion and block oil and gas development on millions of acres of federal property. Majority Democrats agreed to amend the bill to clarify that it won’t impose new restrictions on hunting, fishing or trapping on federal land. The amendment was sought by the National Rifle Association. The measure would confer the government’s highest level of protection on land ranging from California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range to Oregon’s Mount Hood and parts of the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. The Senate approved the bill in January.

(FREMONT JCT.) – A California truck driver escaped serious injury early Tuesday morning when he ran off I-70 near Fremont Junction. A UHP report said that at about 3:30am, 64-year old, Gary Shoemaker of Anaheim, CA., was traveling in a 2005 Western Star tractor-trailer eastbound, when he went down an embankment and struck a fence before coming to rest on the frontage road. The report said that Shoemaker was wearing a seatbelt and was not seriously injured. He refused medical attention. UHP said that weather conditions were a factor in the accident.

(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Legislature is considering a bill concerning any government action dealing with climate change, would have to be subjected to a cost analysis and assessment of whether it might stunt economic growth. Sponsor of the bill, State Senator Scott Jenkins of Plain City, said he didn’t know how the studies would be funded but the idea is to pass costs onto residents of other states. He said the studies would be open to a normal bidding process. State Senator Pat Jones of Holladay, called the measure “ridiculous” and said it’s “troubling” that taxpayers would be required to fund a study before a bill or resolution is even introduced. Jenkins said the idea is protect the state from onerous federal mandates that would harm business. He said the climate change concept is far from a proven concept. The bill passed the House overwhelmingly last week and the Senate gave it tentative approval Tuesday. It would receive final passage today.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP)—Jennifer Martinez and Sarah Akamine each earned pitching victories as the Arizona Lady Wildcats smoked Simon Fraser of British Columbia, 9-0, and 11-0 in a doubleheader sweep Tuesday. In the eight and a half innings of which the two games were comprised, the Lady Wildcats posted 22 hits, with Brittany Lastrapes and Sam Banister each coming up with several RBI. Victoria Kemp added a three-run homer in the first game to get Arizona off to a solid offensive start as well.

OGDEN, Utah (AP)—Branden Johnson posted 16 points, while making four 3-pointers as the Montana State Bobcats upset the Weber State Wildcats, 70-61 Tuesday in the Big Sky Conference semifinals at the Dee Events Center. The Bobcats were the only conference opponent to beat Weber State during the regular season and will face Portland State, a 61-53 winner over Idaho State in the other semifinal in Wednesday’s championship game for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Kellen McCoy had 16 points in defeat for the Wildcats.

ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP)—Kyle West posted three hits, scored the winning run and earned the victory on the mound as the Enterprise Wolves edged the North Sevier Wolves, 10-9 Tuesday in non-region baseball action.

SALINA, Utah (AP)—Joseph Fournier posted a hat trick as the Grand Red Devils decimated the North Sevier Wolvers, 12-0 in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday.

EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)—Daniel Munzos, Robert Peterson, and Brycen Steck each scored for the Manti Templars while Boone Arnoldson earned the shutout as the Manti Templars blanked the Beaver Beavers, 3-0 Tuesday in Region 13 soccer action.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Nick Olsen, Maconell Robinson, and Andrew Smith each had a goal for the Millard Eagles in a 3-2 win over the Richfield Wildcats in Region 13 soccer action Tuesday. Eric Durrant had both goals for Richfield.

(RICHFIELD) – Sales tax revenue collection is down in Richfield. Richfield City Finance Director, Mike Langston, updated the city council in Tuesday night’s council meeting concerning the budget and said revenue shortfalls are affecting road maintenance. Langston said the second quarter looks better than what the future holds due to economic conditions but next year’s budget could be down $250,000 plus and an additional $100,000-plus for road maintenance projects. He commented that a $161,000 chip seal project can still go forward this year but future projects may have to be put on hold. Langston said an $18,000 three-and-a-half block multi-use path project north of the swimming pool can also be funded this year.

(RICHFIELD) – Lumber prices are coming down nationally, even in a continued slowing down of the economy. Rex Murdock purchases lumber at Larsen’s Ace Hardware in Richfield and says he hasn’t seen prices this low for 15 years. Murdock said that our local area hasn’t seen the downturn in construction as much as the rest of the nation because there wasn’t as much over-building or spec-homes constructed. He said that even with a slow economy, building construction looks good for spring and summer and if buyers can get loans, the market will sustain positive growth.

(Manti) The National Bureau of Economic Research has declared that the U.S. is in a recession, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bright spots. A closer look at the Six County Area in Central Utah shows that job growth hadn’t stopped as of the third quarter of 2008 in four of the six counties. The counties that showed overall losses in non-farm jobs for July, August, and September of last year were Juab and Piute. According to a report from the Department of Workforce Services, the losses in Juab county are largely due to the completion of the first phase of the power plant in Mona. Sanpete and Sevier counties continued to add jobs while Millard and Wayne counties were mixed. The report also indicated that the current trends are more normal than recessionary for the counties involved.

(CEDAR CITY) – A former Utah governor and U.S. Health and Human Services secretary will speak in his hometown of Cedar City Wednesday night. Mike Leavitt has been invited to the Southern Utah University (SUU) campus to speak on strategies of health care as an important factor for international relations. Leavitt’s speech will be the initial presentation of SUU’s Howard R. Driggs Memorial Lecture Series. It comes from a series of writings he made near the end of his service in the Bush administration. The lecture will be held at the SUU auditorium at 351 East University Blvd. At 7pm Wednesday and is free to the public.

(RICHFIELD) – Heavy snow up Salina Canyon caused a snow plow to slide off while clearing roads Monday night. Road conditions in various parts of South-Central Utah are treacherous this morning as commuters get to work. Authorities remind motorists to be careful and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Jarret Stoll scored twice and Teddy Purcell had two assists as the Los Angeles Kings edged the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2 Monday at STAPLES Center. Denis Gauthier also scored for the Kings, while Jonathan Quick had 20 saves for Los Angeles. Alexandre Burrows and Taylor Pyatt each had goals for the Canucks. In other NHL action Monday, Carolina blanked the New York Rangers, 3-0, and Ottawa doubled up Toronto, 2-1.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)—In a season full of excellence and consistency, the North Dakota State Bison have placed themselves on the brink of admission into the NCAA Tournament. Mike Nelson amassed 22 points and seven rebounds, while prolific scorer Ben Woodside added 21 points and seven assists as the 25-6 Bison advanced to the Summit League Championship game with a 79-67 win over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds Monday at Sioux Falls Arena. North Dakota State will face the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 74-56 winners over South Dakota State, in Tuesday’s championship game. Former Snow College standout Tyler Quinney had 24 points and 10 rebounds in the loss for the Thunderbirds, while another former Badger star, John Clifford had 19 points and 11 boards for SUU, whose season ended with an 11-20 record.

LAS VEGAS (AP)—While the Gonzaga mens’ basketball team has been a national power for a decade, things have not been so propitious for the Lady Zags. Nevertheless, Gonzaga’s women are headed to the Big Dance. Heather Bowman had 16 points, and Janelle Bekkering had 11 of her 14 points in the second half as the Lady Bulldogs smacked the San Diego Lady Toreros, 66-55 Monday in the West Coast Conference tournament championship game. Kelly Bowen added 15 points and nine boards for Gonzaga, who improved to 26-6 with the win. Kiva Herman had 23 points and six boards in the loss for the Lady Toreros.

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has hired two new patrol sergeants. Adrian Hillin and Franco Aguilar have filled the positions left vacant when Sgts. Shaun Robbins and Mitch Blackham were promoted to Lieutenant. The re-shuffling of positions also left a patrol deputy slot empty which Matt O’brien will fill. The changes occurred due to the retirement last month of Capt. Gary Reid.

(RICHFIELD) – Utah High Schools have officially wrapped up their basketball season over the weekend. 1-A concluded at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfied with Escalante taking the championship over Duchesne. 2-A High Schools completed their season last weekend at the Southern Utah University in Cedar City. KSVC’s Sports Announcer, Rick Robinson, said the girl’s championship game between Richfield and South Sevier came down to the last shot. Robinson said the 2-A Boy’s Championship game between South Sevier and North Summit was a tough loss for South Sevier. Manti took the Consolation Champion game. Some local high schools are moving from 2-A to 3-A competition next season. Robinson said, all in all, the games were excellent this year.

(AURORA) – Aurora City is planning a public hearing tonight to gain input on funding for the proposed construction of a city office and community center building. The hearing will be held prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting where councilmembers are planning to discuss stimulus funding for water and wastewater projects around the city, the Healthy Aurora Program scheduled for Apr. 6 and May 4 and having an open session for additional public comments. The public is invited to attend the hearing and council meeting tonight at 7pm at the Aurora fire station at 240 North 200 West in Aurora.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Kevin Griffin had 22 points and six rebounds to lead the Escalante Moquis to their third state championship in four years with a 49-41 win over the Duchesne Eagles Saturday in the 1A state title game. Marty Burt had 16 points and six boards in the loss for Duchesne.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Eric Frandsen had 22 points, while Trac Norris posted 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Panguitch Bobcats placed sixth at the 1A state tournament with a 62-52 win over the Milford Tigers Saturday. Tyler Denny had 18 points in defeat for Milford.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Kory Nielsen made the winning layup with 8.4 seconds left to play in overtime as the Tabiona Tigers got past the Whitehorse Raiders to place fifth at the 1A state tournament, 61-60. Robbie Giles made 11 of 13 shots and amassed 24 points for the Tigers, while Colton Roberts had 19 points and eight rebounds. Shawn Dickson had 23 points for the Raiders.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Lance Maxwell amassed 19 points and Tyler Spencer added 16 more as the Valley Buffaloes overpowered the Rich Rebels, 70-57 to take third at the 1A state tournament. Remarkably, the Buffaloes made 25 of 26 free throws (96.2 percent) to finish the game strong. Caden Andersen amassed 19 points and seven boards for the Rebels.

(RICHFIELD) – Officials at the Snow College Richfield Campus are accepting bids for the purchase of a building lot for its 2009-2010 housing project. The Administration says the lot must be within Richfield City limits and be accessible to water, sewer and power. The lot must also meet the college’s needs. Sealed, written bids will be accepted in the Snow College Ephraim Campus until 2pm on Mar. 17.

(SCIPIO) – The Utah BLM Field Office in Fillmore is preparing for two prescribed burns near Scipio starting Monday. The BLM says the first burn involves 650 acres on the Low Hills Vegetation Treatment project located approximately six miles north of Scipio in both Juab and Millard Counties and is part of the North Scipio Grazing Allotment. The second burn is the Grabalt Project located two miles southwest of Scipio and is a joint prescribed burn between BLM and Fishlake National Forest that consists of 2100 acres. In the fall of 2008, BLM and the U.S. Forest Service successfully completed 700 acres of the project. According to a BLM report, fire managers are planning to burn juniper and pinyon trees as well as sagebrush and blue bunch wheatgrass on Monday, weather permitting. The areas will be re-seeded to improve conditions for wildlife and livestock. Fire and smoke may be visible to local residents in nearby communities.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Freshman Congressional leaders face an eye-opening experience as they enter the legislative session. Third District Congressman, Jason Chaffetz, says he visited with the Utah Farm Bureau this week, who brought over 100 people with them to gain support on several issues affecting them. He said what has surprised him the most during the Congressional session, is all the media attention he’s been getting. Chaffetz said he’ll continue to oppose issues on global warming, the Fairness Doctrine, No Child Left Behind, earmarks and many issues that Pres. Obama has flip-flopped on.

(RICHFIELD) – Garbage can placement in various locations in front of resident’s homes in Richfield has caused the city to remind people where they should place their garbage cans. Mayor Brad Ramsay says a notice was sent to citizens in their monthly water and sewer bill that shows the proper placement of garbage cans. The mayor said that there has been too many problems with residents placing cans on sidewalks, lawns and other areas and White Sanitation crews have to weave back and forth across streets while driving heavy trucks. He says it causes too much damage to city streets and especially shoulders of the roads where asphalt cracks off and narrows our roads over time. Ramsay said the best method to knowing where to place your garbage can, view the front of your property and place the can to the left of your driveway. He also commented that if problems continue to exist, you may not get your garbage picked up.

(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials want to help citizens restore old sidewalks that need replacement. Business Administrator, Woody Farnsworth, says the City has funds available to enhance the beautification effort. He said the City will pay for up to six yards of concrete per property and 12 yards for corner lots and pay for engineering to ensure that the sidewalk is on grade. The program requires homeowners to provide the labor to both remove existing deteriorated sidewalks and install new sidewalk. Other requirements are for existing homes built before July of 1999 that have deteriorated sidewalks or for existing homes that have not already placed sidewalks on their property. He said the program is not intended for new home construction. The program is on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are depleted.

(RICHFIELD) – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing more deer and elk permits for big game hunts this fall. DWR officials say hunters may have a better chance at drawing a permit by participating in one of five Regional Advisory Council meetings to be held around the state this month. The next RAC meeting will be held in Richfield on Mar. 17 at 7pm at the Richfield High School. DWR says the input received at the meeting will be taken to the Utah Wildlife Board when they meet in Salt Lake City on Apr. 2 to approve permit numbers in Utah’s 2009 big game hunts.

(NEPHI) – Juab County Sheriff’s Deputies have reported the deaths of two people due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning last Friday. Deputies responded to a home at the Sevier River Estates to check on the welfare of the couple who had not been seen for a few weeks. A sheriff’s report said that deputies found 74-year old, Abbas Magrabi and 37-year old, Amy McBride dead inside the home. Authorities said the deaths are still under investigation pending on autopsy results.

(BEAVER) – The driver of a semi hauling a load of hogs was seriously injured Tuesday night when his cab rolled after hitting a trailer being pulled by a pickup on I-15 in Beaver County. According to a UHP report, crews took two hours to extricate the driver from the wreckage and he was flown to a Salt Lake City hospital. The driver was hauling at least 90 hogs and 30 of them had to be destroyed after being injured in the accident. The report said that some hogs escaped, creating a potential danger to motorists. UHP is investigating to determine why the semi, owned by a Montana company, ran into the trailer but officials said it may have been due to problems with the trailer’s tail lights. The southbound lane of I-15 near Beaver was closed until 6:30am Wednesday while the scene was cleaned up.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Matt Hoyt amassed 16 points and eight boards for the Valley Buffaloes as they smacked the Manila Mustangs, 51-39 in the first round of the 1A state tournament at the Sevier Valley Center. Valley will next face Whitehorse in the quarterfinals Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. The game can be heard on KMGR.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Beau Browning had 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Duchesne Eagles as they withstood a late Green River surge to sink the Pirates, 53-45 in the first round of the 1A tournament.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Tyson Westwood had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Piute Thunderbirds to a 54-30 pasting of the Tintic Miners Wednesday at the 1A state tournament. Bowdy Steele had seven points for the Miners.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Tim Hughes had 18 points and eight boards, while Brady Barney added 16 points and eight rebounds as the Escalante Moquis decimated the Salt Lake Lutheran Lynx , 72-48 at the 1A state tournament Wednesday. Zac Khokhar had 16 points in the loss for the Lynx.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Colton Roberts had 14 points and seven rebounds to key a balanced scoring attack for the Tabiona Tigers as they bested the Monticello Buckaroos, 59-48 Wednesday at the 1A state tournament. Colton Frost’s 19 points led all scorers in the loss for Monticello.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Nate Lundy amassed 17 points and nine rebounds, while Zack James had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Dugway Mustangs pounded the Monument Valley Cougars, 60-46 Wednesday at the 1A state tournament. Adrian Deal posted 14 points in defeat for the Cougars.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Kayden Calder had 23 points and five rebounds for the Rich Rebels as they outlasted the Panguitch Bobcats, 79-70 Wednesday in the final game of the 1A state tournament’s opening round. Trac Norris amassed 24 points for the Bobcats.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The U.S. Congress is nearing its end of enacting new laws for this year. Third District Congressman, Jason Chaffetz, says he’s met President Barack Obama but opposes his policies, especially tax increases. He says Congress is attacking our very liberties and freedoms with the stimulus package the government has recently passed. Chaffetz commented that with all the media attention he’s been getting as a freshman congressman, he’s still committed to his basic beliefs in his opposition to global warming, the Fairness Doctrine, No Child Left Behind policy and earmarks.

(ANTELOPE ISLAND) – The Davis County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in an Antelope Island plane crash Tuesday morning as 37-year old, Kirk Babbit of Stansbury Park. According to a sheriff’s report, Babbit took off at 8:30am from Tooele in a Zodiac homemade plane on his way to Skypark Airport in Woods Cross and was supposed to e-mail his wife once he got into the air. When she hadn’t heard from him by 9:30am, she reported him as missing. Search and Rescue teams were called out and discovered that the plane went down on the west side of Antelope Island in the rugged, steep terrain near Frary Peak. The report said that little information was available as to the cause of the plane crash but investigators believe Babbit was killed on impact.

(MOAB) – Construction of the first concrete segmental bridge in Utah is about to get underway in Moab. The Utah Department of Transportation has contracted with Wadsworth Brothers Construction to build the bridge that will carry U.S. Highway 191 traffic over the Colorado River at Moab. UDOT workers are clearing a staging area for materials and equipment this week and anticipate the arrival of 11 trucks carrying segments of a huge crane that will be the focal point of the first phase of construction. Innovative construction methods should lead to completion of the bridge in under two years, lessening the impact to the community and helping to hold down material costs. The entire cost of the project is valued at $38.5 million and will improve safety and functionality for motorists. Traffic will continue to flow with minimal restrictions on the current bridge.

(RICHFIELD) – The 37th Annual Bull Testing Sale is coming up toward the end of the month to help livestockmen get the most money out of their herds. Kim Chapman, Area Animal Scientist with the USU Extension Service in Richfield, says the bulls go through extensive testing. He says the testing takes the guesswork out of determining which bulls are the best for auction, especially in a tight economy. Chapman said seven breeds will be tested for the sale to be held Mar. 21 at 1pm at the Producer’s Livestock Market in Salina.

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Public Library will be celebrating its 95th birthday on April 17. Library Director, Linda Fields, says the birthday will be celebrated along with National Library Week April 12-18. She said the Richfield Library had its first book shower on April 17, 1914 and says it’s exciting to hold another book shower on the same Friday, 95 years ago. Fields commented that library patrons are welcome to come into the library to get updated information on story times and future events.

(MOAB) – The body of a five-year old Colorado girl was found Monday inside a car that crashed into the Colorado River on Friday near Moab. According to UHP Spokesman, Cameron Roden, divers found Danica Maestas’ body after expanding the search downstream from where the car left the roadway, about 28 miles northeast of Moab. The report said that 60-year old, Evelyn Maestas of Mancos, CO., was driving Danica, her granddaughter and her 11-year old daughter, Tori, on SR-128, when she became distracted and left the highway, crashing 60 feet down a canyon to the river below. Eveleyn and Tori were able to escape but the five-year old girl was not able to get out and the car sank in the river. UHP said she was not buckled in when she was found on Monday.

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP)—Keli’i Zablan had an RBI double, while Matt Sanford and Bo Cuthbertson added RBI as well for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds as they earned an 8-7 win over the Portland Pilots Monday in the first game of a doubleheader in intercollegiate baseball action. Bucky Aona added a home run for SUU in the first game as they posted 16 hits. In the second game, the Pilots stormed back with an 11-8 win in the second game as Kris Kauppila, Craig Smith, and Cort Carpenter each amassed three hits as Portland improved to 4-4. The split left the T-Birds with a mark of 5-4 on the season. The two teams will meet again Tuesday afternoon at noon.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—The #16 Villanova Wildcats used second half runs of 10-2 and 16-1 to overpower the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 77-60 Monday at the Joyce Center. Scottie Reynolds nailed six of seven 3-pointers and amassed 23 points for Villanova to lead Jay Wright’s squad to their 24th win of the season against only six losses. Wright credited his Wildcats with what he called their best defensive performance of the season as they limited the prolific Irish to 36 percent shooting from the field. Dante Cunningham added 18 points and eight boards for the Wildcats while Ryan Ayers had 25 points and made seven of 10 3-point attempts for Notre Dame.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP)—Jesse Joensuu proved successful in his first NHL game as he scored his initial goal to help lead the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Monday at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Dean McAmmond, Bruno Gervais, and Jeff Tambellini also scored for the Islanders, who improved to 20-36-7 on the season. Ryan Smyth scored both goals for the Avs, who fell to 28-35-1 with the loss.

(MANTI) – A new LDS Stake Center has been approved by the First Presidency to be built in Manti. On Sunday, President Scott Hintze, Stake President of the Manti Utah LDS Stake, announced that construction will begin this spring on property donated by Dr. Glen Lund, between Union Street and 100 North, east of 500 East in Manti. The announcement comes after years of re-aligning ward boundaries and the creation of a new ward unit of the church and a singles branch. For years, the re-alignment caused considerable crowding at the two existing meeting houses. The new full-sized Stake Center will follow the “Legacy” design, which is the largest Stake Center Floor Plan the Church is currently building around the world and will include a pavilion and recreation area. A ground-breaking ceremony will be held this spring with construction to begin immediately and will be completed in about a year. Three wards will be housed in the new building along with Stake Offices. The old Stake Center will house two residential wards, plus, the 9th Singles Branch and the 7th County Jail Branch. The other two wards will remain in the Tabernacle on Main Street in Manti.

(MODENA) – Police are searching for three men after a home invasion robbery in Iron County early Saturday morning. Iron County Sheriff’s Deputy, Aaron Pallesen, says the men broke into a home east of Modena near the Utah-Nevada state line at about 4:30am. The men surprised a 60-year old man inside the house, hog-tied him with zip ties, then covered him with a blanket. According to a sheriff’s report, the men said they were police serving a search warrant and demanded to know where the drugs and money were kept. They took a laptop, gun, small amount of marijuana and other items and left the area. The victim was able to identify the voices of the assailants and investigators are looking for Utah residents that may be in Nevada. He was not injured in the incident.

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Zsofia Erdelyi of USC headlined a strong performance for the Trojans’ mens’ and womens’ track and field squads with her win in the 3000-meter run Sunday at the Trojan Relays. Other solid showings came from her teammate, Dalilah Muhammad, who won the 400-meter hurdles race, and Shalina Clarke, who placed first in the 100-meter hurdle dash.

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP)—Through two sessions of the Pac-10 wrestling championships, the Boise State Broncos are in first place as they have amassed138 points to just 109 points for second place Cal State-Bakersfield. The Broncos obtained victories on the first day of competition from Andrew Hochstrasser, Jason Chamberlain, Adam Hall, Tyler Sherfey, Nathan Lee, Kirk Smith, and Brent Chriswell. The meet will resume Monday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)—Andre McGee had 16 points and made a clutch steal in the closing moments of regulation as the #6 Louisville Cardinals edged the #10 Marquette Golden Eagles, 62-58 Sunday at Freedom Hall. McGee’s emphatic dunk after his theft of Jerel McNeal enabled the Cards to earn the win, while Terrence Williams added 14 points, eight boards and seven assists for Louisville. Wesley Matthews had 19 points for Marquette, who shot a paltry 34 percent from the field as they fell to 23-6, while the win for Louisville improved them to 23-5. In other Top 25 action Sunday, #15 Kansas crushed #8 Missouri, 90-65, and #9 Michigan State overpowered #24 Illinois, 74-66.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Mehmet Okur had 23 points, while Deron Williams had 20 assists as the streaking Utah Jazz won their eighth game in a row with a 112-104 win over the Golden State Warriors Sunday at ORACLE Arena. Ronnie Brewer added 21 points for the Jazz, who have not lost in three weeks when their last defeat incidentally came against the Warriors. Corey Maggette had 27 points to pace Golden State in defeat. In other NBA action Sunday, Detroit bested Boston, 105-95, Phoenix scorched the Los Angeles Lakers, 118-111, New Orleans surged past New Jersey, 99-96, Indiana stymied Denver, 100-94, Houston stonewalled Minnesota, 105-94, Cleveland edged Atlanta, 88-87, Portland crushed San Antonio, 102-84, and Dallas overpowered Toronto, 109-98.