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Lakers Down Nuggets; Advance To Finals
Published on May 29, 2009 at 10:37PM
DENVER (AP)—Kobe Bryant, fulfilling his role as “the NBA’s best closer” in the words of ESPN analyst Jalen Rose had 35 points, 10 assists and six boards as the Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the NBA Finals for the 30th time in the franchise’s storied history with a 119-92 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals at Pepsi Center. The prolific Lakers came out of the gates quickly as they shot 57 percent for the game and got solid contributions from Pau Gasol (20 points, 12 boards), Lamar Odom (20 points, eight rebounds) and Trevor Ariza (17 points). Although the Nuggets fell behind by more than 20 points on several occasions, they managed to pull to within 79-67 on a J.R Smith (24 points) 3-pointer before the Lakers put the game on ice. Carmelo Anthony had 25 points in the loss for Denver. The Lakers will face either Cleveland or Orlando in the NBA Finals with the site yet to be determined on June 4.
Fishlake registers first fire
Published on May 29, 2009 at 11:37AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Fishlake National Forest is experiencing its first wildfire of the 2009 fire season. Forest Supervisor, John Zapell, says the lightening-caused Willow Creek fire is burning in an area along the Sevier and Sanpete County line. Zapell said fire crews are fighting the fire in bug-killed mixed conifer and aspen and is being managed for resource benefits. He said in addition, fuel buildup in the area will be reduced significantly and the risk to firefighters will be mitigated. Fire crews are protecting the Witlock cabin, located about a mile north of the fire. Authorities say smoke may be visible from Anthony Flat off the Willow Creek road.
Child killer appears for preliminary hearing
Published on May 29, 2009 at 10:48AM
(MANTI) – The Centerfield woman accused of killing her two-year old daughter appeared before a district judge Tuesday in a preliminary hearing. 23-year old, Ariel Hampton, is facing a charge of child-abuse homicide in the death of her daughter, Kirsten on May 7. Hampton initially claimed her daughter had drowned in a wading pool but eventually admitted to beating her to death. Sanpete County Assistant Attorney, Brody Keisel, said 6th District Court Judge Wallace Lee ruled a competency hearing still needs to be held for Hampton, including evaluations and discovery information needs to be collected from the police department. Keisel said the process could take six weeks or longer to complete.
Sevier school seniors graduate today
Published on May 29, 2009 at 10:46AM
(RICHFIELD) – High School seniors in the Sevier School District will graduate today in ceremonies planned at the Sevier Valley Center and at the high school gym in Salina. District officials say about 313 students will graduate today. Richfield High Valedictorian, McKeisha Nielson, says she was surprised to be selected to speak at graduation. South Sevier High School picked Marie Tuft as valedictorian and McKenzie Torgerson and Kristi Williams are co-valedictorians at North Sevier High school. Cedar Ridge High School and Richfield High, along with South Sevier High schools, will conduct ceremonies at the SVC. Cedar Ridge’s graduation will be at 10am in the Theatre and Richfield and South Sevier High students will attend ceremonies at 2pm for Richfield and 5:30pm for South Sevier in the Arena. North Sevier will graduate at 8pm at the gymnasium.