CLEVELAND (AP)—Dwight Howard had 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Rashard Lewis (22 points, seven boards) made a plethora of clutch shots, including the game-winner as the Orlando Magic shocked the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-106 Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers got off to a fast start as they led 33-19 at halftime and 63-48 at halftime after Mo Williams made a remarkable three-quarters shot before the buzzer. Nevertheless, the resilient Magic refused to fade as Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu (15 points, 14 assists) got hot behind the arc while Mickael Pietrus (13 points) provided solid offense off the bench. As the fourth quarter ensued, the lead changed hands several times but Orlando controlled the tempo down the stretch en route to the surprising win. LeBron James posted a postseason career-high 49 points, as well as six rebounds and eight assists in the loss for the Cavs. Game 2 will take place Friday at Quicken Loans Arena, where the Cavaliers have only lost three times (including this game) all season.

(SALT LAKE CITY)—Health officials reported the first death in Utah from swine flu Wednesday. Dr. David Sundwall, the executive director of the Utah Department of Health, stated a 22-year old man died from the swine flu Wednesday at a Salt Lake City hospital. Sundwall stated the man was overweight and had chronic medical conditions, including respiratory problems and other health issues which put him at risk. Sundwall said deaths from the flu are not unexpected and he exhorted residents not to be alarmed. On Wednesday, it was reported that there were 122 cases of swine flu in Utah. Nationally, there are 5700 confirmed and probable cases in 47 states and Washington D.C.

(KATHMANDU, Nepal)—Snowbird native John Collison reached the peak of Mount Everest Monday to become the youngest American to summit the world’s highest peak. The world’s highest mountain is just one step in a multi-faceted goal for Collison who plans to scale all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Collison is expected to be back in Utah the first week in June with plans of climbing Mount McKinley within the next few weeks.

(AMERICAN FORK)—The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team members inspected the river flows of American Fork Canyon Wednesday in hopes of assessing the water for vacationers Memorial Day weekend. Their report confirmed that the water is extremely dangerous for anyone who falls in as officer Jared Hansen stated it would be difficult for an adult to survive a fall in the rapids. Hansen recommended that people remain 10 feet away from the banks and that hypothermia is a major concern for adventurers who fall in. Other rivers have been comparably inspected and all Utahns who go near the water this weekend are admonished to be careful and especially, to keep an eye on their children.

(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah has added nine projects to its list of those getting federal stimulus dollars thanks to unexpectedly low bids from road builders. The Utah Transportation Commission stated on Tuesday that they have shifted $13.3 million toward new projects. Utah has already obligated 82 percent, or $171 million, of the economic stimulus dollars Congress gave it for state road construction. A lot of this money is dedicated to repaving and bridge projects, with most of the work expected to be finished by the end of 2009. UDOT project development director, Jim McMinimee said the last 30 bids averaged 28 percent cheaper than the state’s expectations.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett is questioning the Census Bureau concerning the current state of the 2010 Census count, including failures to count missionaries and the potential involvement of groups that have been connected with voter fraud. Bennett is poised to approve the nomination of Robert Groves to be the director of the Census Bureau and raised concerns on the Census during a hearing Tuesday. Bennett said he’s troubled by the bureau’s failure in the 2000 Census to count over 11,000 missionaries that were on temporary assignments outside of the state and the bureau’s decision to name ACORN as one of the groups that will help with minority and low income outreach during the census counting. He said dozens of ACORN employees have been convicted of voter fraud and Democrats have been funneling taxpayer dollars to the group through the stimulus bill. Bennett says that compromises the integrity of proper census counting. The Senate is scheduled to confirm Grove’s nomination this week prior to the Memorial Day recess

(SALT LAKE CITY) – Water storage in 41 of Utah’s key reservoirs are up from last year, except for the Sevier River area. Natural Resources Conservation Service officer, Randy Julander, says all the reservoirs are up nine percent but the Sevier Bridge, the largest storage area for the Sevier River, is only at 48% of normal and will only go down from there. He also said Piute Reservoir is 59% full and Panguitch Lake is 76%. Julander commented that Utah Lake is already at 101% of capacity, Deer Creek is 100%, Pineview is 85%, Jordanelle is 76% and Lake Powell is running about 55% full.

(FILLMORE) – Organizers of the Millard County Jr. Livestock Show in Fillmore say the event has a longer history in the county than the fourth and 24th of July. The traditional event starts Memorial Day at the Millard County Fairgrounds in Fillmore featuring prize market beef, hogs and lambs. Weigh-ins will be held from 5-7pm and the judging will be held Monday night after the exhibitor’s meeting at 7:30pm. The public is invited to attend all events and activities at the traditional celebration.