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Flames Scorch Predators
Published on November 30, 2009 at 11:48PM
NASHVILLE. Tenn. (AP)—David Moss, Nigel Dawes, Adam Pardy, Curtis Glencross and Jarome Iginla each scored and Mikka Kiprusoff added 22 saves as the Calgary Flames pounded the Nashville Predators, 5-0 Monday at Sommet Center. The win improved the Flames to 10-1-3 on the road while they improved to 10-0-1 on the season when scoring three or more goals. The Predators, who fell to 15-10-1 with the loss, were dealt their fifth shutout of the season. In other NHL action Monday, Washington outlasted Carolina, 3-2, Pittsburgh bested the New York Rangers, 5-2, Buffalo blanked Toronto, 3-0, Atlanta ousted Florida, 4-3, Columbus stonewalled St. Louis, 5-2, Detroit smacked Dallas, 4-1 and Colorado surged past Tampa Bay, 3-0.
Orange Hammer Colgate
Published on November 30, 2009 at 11:42PM
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP)—Wes Johnson posted 19 points and nine rebounds and the #7 Syracuse Orange ensued in their hot streak to start the season with a 92-58 rout of the Colgate Raiders Monday in Top 25 men’s college basketball action at the Carrier Dome. The 7-0 Orange, who shot 57 percent from the field for the game, won their 44th consecutive matchup against Colgate, and improved to 117-45 all-time against the Raiders. Kyle Roemer had eight points to pace Colgate in the loss. In other Top 25 action Monday, #4 Kentucky hammered UNC-Asheville, 94-57 and #14 Georgetown pounded Mt. St. Mary’s, 83-62.
Jazz Remain Hot; Hammer Grizzlies
Published on November 30, 2009 at 11:29PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Ronnie Brewer had 25 points and Carlos Boozer added 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their 10th straight game over the Memphis Grizzlies with a 120-93 win Monday at Energy Solutions Arena in NBA action. The prolific Jazz won their third consecutive game and amassed their highest point total of the season while shooting 58 percent from the field on the evening. Additionally, rookie Wesley Matthews had 17 points for Utah, while Deron Williams chipped in with 22 points and six assists for the Jazz. Sam Young and Marcus Williams each had 17 points in defeat for the Grizzlies. In other NBA action Monday, Dallas outlasted Philadelphia, 104-102, Milwaukee edged Chicago, 99-97 and Golden State pounded Indiana, 126-107.
Saints Decimate Patriots
Published on November 30, 2009 at 10:40PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Drew Brees tossed for 371 yards on only 18 completions and five touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints bludgeoned the New England Patriots, 38-17 Monday at the Louisiana Superdome in NFL action. The Saints overcame an early 7-3 deficit when Pierre Thomas caught an 18-yard scoring pass from Brees in the 2nd Quarter and never looked back. The New Orleans offense amassed 480 yards of offense on the evening and had scoring plays of 75, 38 and 20 yards against a New England defense that ranks among the worst against the pass in NFL annals. Meanwhile, the Saints defense also had a solid showing as they forced Tom Brady (21 of 36, 237 yards, 2 INT’s) into numerous bad decisions. Prolific New Orleans receiver Marques Colston (4 rec, 121 yards, TD) scored the clinching touchdown for the Saints on a 20-yard reception to make it a 38-17 score early in the 4th Quarter. The win was significant for the Saints as they became only the 14th team in NFL history to start 11-0, although they are the second team to do it this season, joining Indianapolis. New Orleans will next travel to Landover, Md. to face the Washington Redskins while the Patriots have a crucial AFC East matchup against the Dolphins at Miami Sunday.
Hurricane Season Ends Calmly
Published on November 30, 2009 at 02:59PM
(SAVANNAH, Ga.)—With the end of November looming, the hurricane season has ended with barely a whimper. Tuesday, the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends while the year has produced a paltry nine storms, including three hurricanes. Only two tropical storms, Claudette in August and Ida in November, made landfall in the U.S. These tropical storms brought heavy rain and some flooding but caused little destruction. This was also the quietest hurricane season since 2006, when one of the nine storms hit the U.S. coast. James Franklin of the National Hurricane Center says El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean helped produce strong winds that disrupted storms in the Atlantic before they could strengthen into hurricanes.
3,000 Without Power in SLC After Accident
Published on November 30, 2009 at 02:48PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Approximately 3,000 people are without power after a truck slammed into a power pole late Monday morning in Salt Lake City. Rocky Mountain Power crews are on the scene, (near 1300 East and 1900 South) repairing the pole, which was left dangling over the street. The area on 1300 East between 1700 South and 2100 South is currently closed while crews make the repairs. The driver of the truck was injured and taken to the hospital, while power is expected to be restored by 4:00 p.m.
Competency Hearing Begins in Smart Case
Published on November 30, 2009 at 02:43PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Elizabeth Smart’s accused kidnapper is back in court for a hearing that will determine how the case moves forward. A 10-day competency hearing for Brian David Mitchell began Monday morning in federal court. A judge will then decide whether Mitchell can assist in his own defense. Monday morning, the focus of testimony was Mitchell’s religious writings while the judge heard from Dr. Daniel Peterson, a professor of Islamic studies and Arabic at Brigham Young University. Peterson is involved in the study and analysis of religious texts and confirmed that Mitchell’s writings included many references from the Bible, Book of Mormon and other scripture. Peterson also said he disagrees with the notion that Mitchell is incompetent to stand trial. Additionally, a New York-based psychiatrist who believes Mitchell is competent is expected to testify during the next two weeks. Other witnesses include Mitchell’s relative and workers at the Utah State Hospital.
Valentine Won't Challenge Governor Herbert
Published on November 30, 2009 at 02:40PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Former Utah Senate President John Valentine says he won’t challenge Governor Gary Herbert for the Republican nomination in 2010, but is keeping the door open for 2012. Valentine’s announcement Monday effectively clears the path for Herbert to lock up the GOP nomination this spring without having to face any challengers from inside the party. Herbert is still relatively unknown in Utah, but has raised about $1 million, with most of that coming from large corporate donations from energy companies. Thus far, no Democrats have said they’ll challenge Herbert.
20 Bighorn Sheep Brought To Southern Utah
Published on November 30, 2009 at 02:37PM
(KANAB)—Twenty bighorn sheep from Nevada have a new home in Utah. Earlier this month, biologists with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources released the desert sheep into southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The sheep were captured near Lake Mead in southern Nevada. The relocation project is part of an ongoing effort to bolster southern Utah’s bighorn sheep population. The 20 transplanted sheep included 19 ewes, several of which were pregnant, and one young ram.
Recession Continues In Six County Area
Published on November 30, 2009 at 01:56PM
(Manti) The recession was alive and well in the six county area as of the second quarter of this year. Juab County was the only area to see a year over job increase from June 2008 to June 2009 with a modest gain of .4 percent. Despite the small increase Juab still has the highest unemployment in the six county area as of August with a rate of 7.3 percent. Sanpete County saw the largest number of jobs lost between June 2008 to June 2009, shedding 430 non-farm jobs. Sevier county followed with a loss of 400 jobs for the same period. Unemployment continues to rise as well with Juab and Sanpete Counties posting numbers higher than the state average. The lowest unemployment rate in the six county area is 4.2 percent in Millard county. The state unemployment rate was six percent as of August, with a national average of 9.7 percent. Despite the gloomy news, there are signs of stabilizing in a number of sectors, but recovery may still be a ways off.
Recreationists injured in paraglider accidents
Published on November 30, 2009 at 01:00PM
(MOAB) – Two outdoor recreationists were injured in Grand County over the weekend in two separate accidents that sent both men to the hospital with various broken bones. Deputy reports said that 37-year old, Richard Webb of Moab, was injured Friday while paragliding near Mineral Bottom. The report said that Webb crashed his paraglider into a hillside, breaking his back, arm and leg, in addition to sustaining internal injuries. He was flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. by medical helicopter. The second accident also occurred in Mineral Bottom, where 34-year old, William Sullivan of Denver, broke both of his ankles after his parachute failed to open in a 100-150-foot jump. He was transported by medical helicopter to Allen Memorial Hospital in Moab.
Richfield Police search for burglars
Published on November 30, 2009 at 12:03PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City Police are on the lookout for suspects who stole a four-wheeler and trailer from two separate businesses over the weekend. Det. Trent Lloyd reported that the suspects stole an ATV trailer from Dickensen Landscaping from their yard near Walmart at about 10pm Friday and then used bolt cutters to gain entrance through a locked gate at Jorgensen Honda of Richfield to steel a four-wheeler. The thefts were discovered Saturday morning. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a white Ford F-150 with large chrome wheels and chrome grill that was identified at the scene of the thefts.
Hatch gains #1 seat on Senate floor
Published on November 30, 2009 at 08:41AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Utah’s senior senator has landed a cherished spot on the Senate floor. It took decades, but Sen. Orrin Hatch has been chosen to occupy an aisle desk behind the Republican leader. The desk once belonged to Harry Truman, former Utah Sen. Frank Moss and legendary Georgia Sen. Richard Russell. Sen. Bob Bennett, meanwhile, inherited the desk in 1993 that his senator father, Wallace Bennett, had used about 17 years earlier. This year, Utah’s junior senator, like Hatch, moved that desk adjacent to the coveted aisle. Senate staff say the seat location may seem meaningless to outsiders but inside power-propelled Washington, the right desk in the right spot is key. Hatch says sitting behind the Republican leader’s desk is the Number One desk on the Senate floor.
Commission plans hearing on garages
Published on November 30, 2009 at 08:13AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing this Wednesday night to gain input on an amendment to the Zoning Code concerning maximum heights and exteriors of garages within the city limits. Planners want to make sure heights of garages at residences conform with maximum requirements and garages exteriors to be of a similar nature and in harmony with the existing homes in the neighborhood. They also want to prohibit the construction of galvanized steel or Quonset-type buildings at residences. The Planning Commission will also discuss approving the size of advertising signs at the Fresh Market store, formerly Albertson’s in Richfield. The public hearing will be held at 7pm Wednesday at the Richfield City Center.
NE man injured in I-70 crash
Published on November 30, 2009 at 07:14AM
(CRESCENT JUNCTION) – A Nebraska man sustained minor injuries in a crash on I-70 near the rest area Sunday morning. According to a UHP report, 19-year old, Tyler Carpenter of North Platte, NE. was traveling westbound in a 2005 Toyota Celica, when he drifted off the left side of the highway, overcorrected and went through a wire fence and hit a large rock at about 11:30am. The report said that Carpenter received injuries to his left leg and was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield.