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Ducks Down Red Wings; Force Game 7
Published on May 12, 2009 at 11:46PM
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry each scored as the Anaheim Ducks staved off elimination with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday at Honda Center in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal. Scott Niedermayer and Bobby Ryan added assists for the Ducks as Anaheim tied the series at 3-3 apiece. The momentous Game 7 will take place at Detroit’s famed Joe Louis Arena with the winner slated to face the Chicago Blackhawks in the conference finals. Johan Franzen scored the sole goal in the loss for the Red Wings. In other NHL playoff action Tuesday, Boston doubled up Carolina, 4-2, as the Bruins forced a Game 7 against the Hurricanes
Big Baby Downs Magic; Celts Lead 3-2
Published on May 12, 2009 at 11:37PM
BOSTON (AP)—Glen Davis had 22 points, including two clutch free throws to put the game away, while Paul Pierce added 19 points, nine boards and eight assists as the Boston Celtics ousted the Orlando Magic, 92-88 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal to take a 3-2 lead in the series Tuesday. Although the Magic controlled the tempo for the most part and silenced the crowd at TD Banknorth Garden for much of the game, Orlando failed to hold a 77-63 lead in the fourth quarter. In the last stanza, Boston outscored the Magic, 33-21 to win the game going away and for the time being, seize momentum in the series. Rashard Lewis had 19 points for Orlando, while Hedo Turkoglu added 18 points and seven assists for the Magic. In other NBA postseason action Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers decimated Houston, 118-78 to take a 3-2 lead in their series.
New Utah laws go into effect today
Published on May 12, 2009 at 12:46PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Over 300 new laws went into effect today, including making it illegal to text and drive at the same time. The Utah Legislature passed 319 new laws during the session that became effective at midnight last night. Legislative leaders said some of the most highly profile laws, included tougher measures against drunk drivers, Utah’s new liquor laws, legalizing homebrewing and gun storage.
Three arrested in Statehouse burglary
Published on May 12, 2009 at 11:44AM
(FILLMORE) – Two adult males and a female juvenile were arrested Friday night for breaking into the Utah Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore. A Millard County Sheriff’s report said that just after midnight, a deputy was contacted by a concerned citizen who witnessed the trio near the building while the lights were turned off. The caller described the situation as suspicious and called police. Deputies responded with a K-9 Unit to search an area known as, “The Pod” near the Statehouse and were able to locate a key to enter the building with the help of an official. Authorities discovered two 18-year old men, Erik Swan and Jeffery Ledford, in the building as well as the female juvenile. All were transported to the Millard County Jail. The men were booked on suspicion of burglary, theft of service and criminal mischief and the juvenile was referred into the Juvenile Court for related offenses. The Millard County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating other burglaries in the same area.
Toddler found after 2-hour search
Published on May 12, 2009 at 11:31AM
(MEADOW) – A two-year old boy reported missing in the Meadow Creek Canyon area has been found. According to a Millard County Sheriff’s report, the boy slipped away from his family’s mountain cabin Thursday afternoon and wandered out of the brush onto the road. The boy’s mother called the sheriff’s office to report that her child was missing. A deputy located the child about two hours later walking along the road and returned him to his mother. The child was uninjured
Fairview woman charged with theft
Published on May 12, 2009 at 10:42AM
(FAIRVIEW) – A Fairview woman has been charged with stealing money from the Fairview Elementary PTA. Police arrested Marcie Kurtis for the theft. According to police reports, the PTA found that $9,000 was missing from their bank account that was to be used for new playground equipment. Kurtis was booked and charged with four counts of Third-Degree felony forgery and four counts of Class-A Misdemeanor theft. She will appear in the 3rd District Court in Manti on June 3 for a preliminary hearing. The Fairview PTA has set up another new account at Far West Bank for anyone who would like to donate to the playground fund. The PTA would like to acquire new playground equipment before the beginning of the next school year.
DEA agents gear up for marijuana search
Published on May 12, 2009 at 09:06AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Drug agents in Utah are gearing up for what may be another busy summer searching for huge marijuana plantations hidden away in Utah’s mountains. Last summer, the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated 11 pot-growing sites on public land in the state, where more than 90,000 marijuana plants were seized. One of the largest grows was in Sanpete County, where over 23,000 marijuana plants were found and 18,000 plants were discovered in Sevier County. Other finds included 7500 plants in Washington County and 15,000 plants in Iron County. DEA Supervisory Special Agent, Michael Root, says these growing operations are very complex. He said at the Sanpete County site, law enforcement found natural springs, hundreds of feet of irrigation piping with sprinklers to water the plants, fertilizer and other chemicals and even bug spray to protect the marijuana plants. DEA agents say the reason drug dealers are migrating to Utah is because of continued trouble smuggling marijuana across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arizona man found dead near Moab
Published on May 12, 2009 at 08:10AM
(MOAB) – Authorities have identified the body of an 18-year old man found in the water at Power Dam at Mill Creek in Grand County on Saturday afternoon. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Shanovan Miller of Round Rock, AZ. According to a sheriff’s report, at about 3pm Saturday, authorities received word that the man had not returned to loved ones after a recreational outing and began a search. The Grand County Fire Department and its dive team, Moab police officers and BLM rangers all participated in the rescue and found Miller in the water.
Deputy dies in ATV accident
Published on May 12, 2009 at 07:04AM
(NEPHI) – A Millard County Sheriff Deputy died Saturday in an ATV rollover at the Little Sahara Recreation Area. According to the Juab County Sheriff’s Office, 57-year old, Sgt. Paul Robison, was on a four-wheeler with his wife, riding on steep inclines in the Sand Mountain area, when his ATV rolled, pinning him to a cedar tree. His wife was thrown from the vehicle but survived. Neither Robison, nor his wife, were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. He was taken to the Central Valley Medical Center in Nephi where he was pronounced dead. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office also reported a four-wheeler death near Panguitch Lake on Sunday. 32-year old, Juliejo Ann Jackson, was riding on the Cooper Peak trail, when she lost control of her ATV and rolled. Her husband said the two were turkey hunting at the time of the accident. She was also not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries.
Centerfield woman charged with daughter's death
Published on May 12, 2009 at 06:49AM
(MANTI) – A Centerfield woman who initially contended that her child had drowned in a wading pool is now facing a charge of child-abuse homicide. Prosecutors in Manti filed the first-degree felony in 6th District Court on Monday against 23-year old, Ariel Hampton, who they say beat two-year old, Kirsten Anderson, to death last week. According to Centerfield Police Chief, Brett McCall, Hampton admitted to beating her daughter. Sanpete County Attorney, Ross Blackham, says there was evidence of bruising and markings on the child that were not consistent with drowning. On May 7, ambulance crews responded to a report of a non-responsive child. Hampton said she discovered Kirsten face-down in a pool and that her face had turned blue but when the child was taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital, medics observed the child was not wet and chest X-rays showed there was no water in her lungs. Hampton was booked in the Sanpete County Jail Thursday and charged with the homicide.
Mavs Down Nuggets To Keep Season Alive
Published on May 12, 2009 at 12:40AM
DALLAS (AP)—Dirk Nowitzki had 44 points and 13 rebounds while Josh Howard posted 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks lived to play another day with a 119-117 win over the Denver Nuggets to force Game 5 in their Western Conference semifinal. Although the Mavs pulled out the win, it required a 34-27 surge in the fourth quarter as Denver nearly earned the sweep. Carmelo Anthony had 41 points in the loss for the Nuggets, while Chauncey Billups added 24 points and J.R. Smith chipped in with 19 more off the bench. Additionally, Nowitzki’s latest 40-point, 10-rebound performance in the postseason was the fifth in his career, leaving him only second behind Shaquille O’Neal, who has 12 such performances in his career. Game 5 will take place Wednesday. In other NBA action Monday, Cleveland downed Atlanta, 84-74 to sweep the series, 4-0. The Cavaliers became the first NBA team to advance out of the semifinals.