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Kings Stymie Oilers
Published on November 25, 2009 at 11:05PM
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (AP)—Wayne Simmonds, Matt Greene and Alexander Frolov each scored and Jonathan Quick amassed 22 saves as the Los Angeles Kings dismantled the Edmonton Oilers, 3-1 Wednesday at Rexall Place in NHL action. The Oilers drew first blood with a goal from Ryan Potulny, but the Kings dominated from there en route to their 14th win of the season. Meanwhile, Edmonton fell to 10-12-3 with the loss, while the Oilers have dropped 12 of their last 16 games. In other NHL action Wednesday, New Jersey waxed Ottawa, 3-1, Philadelphia doubled up the New York Islanders, 2-1, Toronto snuck past Tampa Bay, 4-3, Washington blanked Buffalo, 2-0, Atlanta stonewalled Detroit, 2-0, Pittsburgh overpowered Montreal, 3-1, the New York Rangers downed Buffalo, 2-1 in overtime, St. Louis gashed Dallas, 4-3 in a shootout, Boston handled Minnesota, 2-1 in a shootout, Nashville clipped Colorado, 4-3 in overtime, Calgary humbled Phoenix, 2-1, Anaheim defeated Carolina, 3-2 and Chicago hammered San Jose, 7-2.
Lady Vols Smoke In-State Foes
Published on November 25, 2009 at 10:59PM
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP)—Glory Johnson made 10 of 15 field goals and had 21 points as the #5 Tennessee Lady Volunteers tripped up the Middle Tennessee State Lady Blue Raiders, 69-52 Wednesday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. Angie Bjorklund added 16 points for the Lady Vols in the win, which improved them to 4-0 on the season, while Alysha Clark, the Division I scoring champion from last season, had 23 points for Middle Tennessee State. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #3 Ohio State trounced UNC-Greensboro, 89-56, #4 North Carolina decimated Presbyterian, 92-37, #11 LSU surged past Tulane, 73-65 in overtime and #19 Georgia hammered Alabama State, 75-48.
Top-Ranked Kansas Drills Golden Grizz
Published on November 25, 2009 at 10:55PM
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)—Marcus Morris had 19 points and 11 boards and Xavier Henry also chipped in with 19 points as the #1 Kansas Jayhawks pounded the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 89-59 Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse in men’s Top 25 college basketball action. The proficient Jayhawks shot 50 percent from the field on the evening and finished the game on a 52-37 surge to improve to 4-0 on the season. Keith Benson had 20 points to pace Oakland, the Summit League favorites, in defeat. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #5 Kentucky surged past Stanford, 73-65 in overtime, #7 Duke got past Arizona State, 64-53, #13 Connecticut hammered LSU, 81-55, Wisconsin humbled #22 Maryland, 78-69 and #24 Vanderbilt bested Arizona, 84-72.
Prolific Mavs Defuse Rockets
Published on November 25, 2009 at 10:46PM
HOUSTON (AP)—Jason Terry amassed 27 points and 10 assists and Dirk Nowitzki added 25 more points as the Dallas Mavericks decimated the Houston Rockets, 130-99 Wednesday at Toyota Center in NBA action. Early on, it appeared that the Rockets would blow out the Mavs as they raced to an early 17-4 lead midway through the 1st Quarter. Nevertheless, from that time on, Dallas caught fire and never looked back, leading 36-25 at the end of the period. Overall, the Mavericks shot an astounding 66 percent from the field and punctuated their dominance with a 39-point 4th Quarter to improve to 11-4 on the young season. Carl Landry had 24 points and six board to pace the Rockets in the loss. In other NBA action Wednesday, Indiana stymied the Los Angeles Clippers, 86-73, Charlotte crushed Toronto, 116-81, Boston outlasted Philadelphia, 113-110, Miami surged past Orlando, 99-98, New Orleans got past Milwaukee, 102-99 in overtime, Cleveland downed Detroit, 98-88, Denver outgunned Minnesota, 124-111, San Antonio humbled Golden State, 118-104, Phoenix scorched Memphis, 126-111, Portland handled New Jersey, 93-83 and Sacramento ousted New York, 111-97.
Prep Sports Roundup: 11/25
Published on November 25, 2009 at 10:05PM
SALINA, Utah (AP)—Eric Frandsen amassed 23 points and Brooks Leach added 21 more as the Panguitch Bobcats outlasted the North Sevier Wolves, 69-64 Wednesday in non-region boys basketball action. Derrick Christensen had a game-high 39 points in the loss for the Wolves.
Crews Work To Rescue A Man Stuck in Utah County Cave
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:41PM
(UTAH COUNTY)—More than 30 search and rescue members are continuing their attempts to free a man who is stuck in Nutty Putty caves. Utah County rescue workers say the 26-year-old man became stuck around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. They say the man is a resident of Stansbury Park and went to the caves with a group of friends. Crews were notified the man was stuck in the “birth canal,” a narrow section of the caves. Emergency crews stated the man is tired and uncomfortable, but safe. In the interim, they’ve only been able to move him about 12 feet.
Reward Offered in Payson Slaying
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:36PM
(PROVO)—The family of a former Brigham Young University professor killed during a home invasion robbery is offering a $25,000 reward for information about his death. Utah County Sheriff’s Office investigators say Kay Mortensen was killed November 16 when two men invaded his home. Authorities believe the men tied up Mortensen’s son and daughter-in-law, while then slitting Mortensen’s throat. In a news release, Moretensen’s Payson-based family says it’s adjuring anyone with information to come forward. The reward will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders. The 70-year-old Mortensen worked for BYU from 1968 to 2005 while teaching in the mechanical engineering department.
Ski Resorts Open Thanksgiving Weekend
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:34PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Friday, the Canyons ski resort, and many others scattered along the Wasatch front, will be open for skiing enthusiasts. Other resorts that will be open Black Friday include Alta, Brian Head, Brighton, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude, Wolf Creek and Snowbasin.
Thousands of Turkeys Given To Those in Need
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:30PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A turkey giveaway at the Indian Walk-in-Center Wednesday morning was just one of several going on around the state this week as thousands of turkeys all over Utah have been given to the less fortunate this Thanksgiving. The Utah Food Bank says that while donations are up 22 percent this year, demand for food assistance is up 30 percent from 2008.
Merit Medical CEO To Challenge Bennett
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:26PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The president and CEO of Merit Medical says he will challenge U.S. Senator Bob Bennett for the Republican nomination this spring. Fred Lampropoulos unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for governor in 2004. The 60-year-old joins a crowded field trying to persuade the state’s yet-to-be named delegates that Bennett isn’t conservative enough. Three other Republican challengers have already filed to run against Bennett. A fourth, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, dropped out of the race earlier this month to spend more time with a daughter experiencing mental health problems. The only Democrat to file for the race thus far is Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control chairman Sam Granato.
Chiropractor Enters Plea on Tax Evasion Charge
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:19PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—An Ephraim chiropractor has pleaded not guilty to a federal tax evasion charge after allegedly failing to file income tax returns between 1999 and 2004. Douglas R. Madsen of New Jerusalem entered the plea to the October indictment Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Prosecutors contend Madsen owes the government more than $1 million in unpaid income taxes, interest and penalties. Madsen ran Madsen Chiropractic in Ephraim until 2004. Court papers say he sold the practice that year for $100,000, but allegedly lied about an IRS levy on the business. Prosecutors also allege Madsen set up fraudulent trusts to hold some 19 properties in central Utah. A trial is slated for February 2, 2010 and if convicted, Madsen faces up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
Police Arrest 4 Gang Members
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:11PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Police say four known gang members are in the Salt Lake County Jail thanks to an observant gang detective. The officer recognized a driver in West Valley City as someone driving with a suspended license. When he stopped the car, the driver and a passenger jumped out and ran. Two others stayed in the car. Police dogs caught the two assailants that ran. All four of them, 22-year-old Danny Loya, 29-year-old Carlos Ortiz, 30-year-old Charity Schneider and 25-year old David Mosquedo, had active warrants for their arrests.
Agencies Recruiting 2010 Wildland Fire Crews
Published on November 25, 2009 at 02:07PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Several state and federal agencies are recruiting now for temporary wildland firefighting jobs that begin next May. The jobs are with the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The positoins begin in May 2010 and run through the fire season, which ends in September. Wildland firefighters typically battle fire on public lands. The jobs require strenuous physical labor, long hours in remote locations if need be and in rough terrain environments. Applications are available online on the state forest lands, forest service and BLM Web sites.
Beaver still claims best water in USA
Published on November 25, 2009 at 11:24AM
(BEAVER) – Beaver still claims it has the best tasting water in the country. In 2006, the town entered a nationwide contest, held annually in Washington D.C. and beat all municipalities that entered the contest. Mayor Leonard Foster says even though other towns in Ohio, Massachusetts and Alabama have won since then, once you’ve won the gold, you’ve won it. The primary water source for the town of 2500 is in Baker Springs, about seven miles up the canyon in the Tushar mountains. Mayor Foster said the spring is just a fine quality spring that gives the town the best tasting drinking water. Foster said if the town ever enters the National Rural Water Association’s Great American Taste Test, he wouldn’t be surprised that the town would win again.
LDS announce Philadelphia temple
Published on November 25, 2009 at 08:42AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have announced the future site of a new temple in Philadelphia. The temple will be located in the downtown area and is one of five temples announced by LDS Church President, Thomas S. Monson at the church’s October 2008 general conference. The Philadelphia temple is also one of 21 such temples that either have been announced or are under construction. The church has 130 temples in operation worldwide. The Philadelphia temple has been reported to be a mulistoried design similar in function to the LDS Church’s multiple-use temples in Hong Kong and Manhattan, NY.
Blackham urges Utahns to help needy
Published on November 25, 2009 at 08:21AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Utah Commissioner of Agriculture and Food, Leonard Blackham has offered a Thanksgiving message to Utahns, urging them to make donations to the Utah Food Bank to help those in need. Blackham says Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate agriculture’s bounty and reflect on the many blessings we have. Blackham, a former turkey producer from Moroni, said we’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving since 1621, when the Pilgrims and Native Americans sat down for a three-day celebration. He said turkey was served then because it was the most plentiful meat available and it’s plentiful now in Utah. Utah has a healthy poultry and turkey industry that produces millions of turkeys each year. Blackham urged Utahns to donate food and supplies to the Utah Food Bank this year to help those struggling and in need.
Trucker identified in fatal Cedar City accident
Published on November 25, 2009 at 07:24AM
(CEDAR CITY) – A semi-truck driver killed when his rig rolled down a 400-foot embankment near Cedar City on Monday, has been identified. According to UHP reports, 45-year old, Terry Milton, out of Hartford, AL., was hauling steel coils on SR-14, when he lost control of the tractor-trailer and slammed into a cement barrier at about 2pm and rolled. The rig went over the barrier, down an embankment and collided with trees and rocks. Milton was ejected from his rig and died at the scene. UHP reports said that speed was a factor in the crash but investigators are looking at a possible equipment malfunction that may have played a part in the crash.