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Sharks Take A Bite Out of Sens

Published on December 01, 2009 at 11:20PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—Patrick Marleau had two goals, while Jamie McGinn, Ryan Clowe and Manny Malhotra also scored as the San Jose Sharks ousted the Ottawa Senators, 5-2 Tuesday at HP Pavilion in NHL action. Thomas Greiss added 25 saves in the win for San Jose, which improved them to 19-6-4 on the season. Milan Michalek had both goals in the loss for Ottawa, which dropped the Senators to 13-8-4. In other NHL action Tuesday, Toronto blanked Montreal, 3-0, Chicago surged past Columbus, 4-3 in a shootout and Los Angeles ousted Anaheim, 4-3.

Lady Horns Stomp Oral Roberts

Published on December 01, 2009 at 11:16PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP)—Erika Arriaran posted seven 3-pointers en route to a career-high 23 points as the #17 Texas Lady Longhorns surged past the Oral Roberts Lady Golden Eagles, 94-80 Tuesday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action at the Erwin Special Events Center. Brittany Raven added a season-high 16 points for Texas, who improved to 5-2 with the win. Kevi Luper posted 19 points in the loss for the Lady Golden Eagles, well below the 30.3 points she averaged coming into the game as the most prolific scorer in the nation. In other Top 25 action Tuesday, #5 Tennessee pounded George Washington, 93-53, #11 LSU held off Louisiana Tech, 77-74 and #16 Georgia smacked Alabama-Birmingham, 71-42.

Boilermakers Trip Up Deacons

Published on December 01, 2009 at 11:09PM

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP)—E’Twaun Moore posted 22 points and JaJuan Johnson added 21 points and nine boards as the #6 Purdue Boilermakers reversed a recent trend of futility in the Big 10/ACC challenge with a 69-58 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Tuesday at Mackey Arena in Top 25 men’s college basketball action. Coming into this game, Purdue had lost six of their last nine matchups in the BIG 10/ACC challenge, but this year’s rendition of the Boilermakers showed their toughness by outscoring the Demon Deacons, 40-27 down the stretch to win going away. Additionally, Purdue forced 25 Wake Forest turnovers and held the Demon Deacons to under 30 percent shooting for much of the second half. C.J. Harris and Ishmael Smith each had 14 points to pace Wake Forest in the loss. In other Top 25 action Tuesday, #11 North Carolina held off #9 Michigan State, 89-82, #17 Florida crushed Florida A&M, 80-59 and #24 Cincinnati decimated Texas Southern, 94-57.

High-Scoring Nuggets Blitz Warriors

Published on December 01, 2009 at 11:02PM

DENVER (AP)—Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and seven boards while Chauncey Billups added 22 points and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets overpowered the Golden State Warriors, 135-107 Tuesday at Pepsi Center in NBA action. The Nuggets overcame a 28-25 deficit at the end of the 1st Quarter with a 44-27 surge in the 2nd Quarter to seize control of the game. Nene Hilario (18 points) and Chris Andersen (14 points) were among the seven Nuggets to score in double figures as Denver posted 30 assists on the night. Anthony Morrow had 27 points to pace Golden State in the loss. In other NBA action Tuesday, Washington got past Toronto, 106-102, Boston hammered Charlotte, 108-90, New York stunned Phoenix, 126-99, Miami surged past Portland, 107-100 and the Los Angeles Lakers tripped up New Orleans, 110-99.

Prep Sports Roundup: 12/1

Published on December 01, 2009 at 10:13PM

MANTI, Utah (AP)—Rachel Nakken had 20 points and Courtnie Duncan added 13 points and six rebounds for the Cedar Lady Reds as they pummeled the Manti Lady Templars, 66-29 Tuesday in non-region girls’ basketball action. Cedar shot 54 percent for the game and an astounding 75 percent behind the 3-point line. Shauri Lyon had 11 points to pace Manti in the loss.

RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Tanisha Armstrong had 14 points for the Richfield Lady Wildcats as they outlasted the Beaver Lady Beavers, 39-34 in non-region girls’ basketball action Tuesday. Bonnie Yardley’s 10 points led the way for Beaver.

SALINA, Utah (AP)—Tia Pappas had 16 points, including the game-winning shot in the closing seconds to lead the Carbon Lady Dinos to a 43-41 win over the North Sevier Lady Wolves Tuesday in non-region girls basketball action. Sydney Asper had 14 points in the loss for the Lady Wolves.

MONROE, Utah (AP)—Tessa Lyman had a game-high 25 points for the Enterprise Lady Wolves in a 59-49 win over the South Sevier Lady Rams in non-region girls basketball action Tuesday. Dayna Monroe and Kayla King each had 12 points in the loss for South Sevier.

DELTA, Utah (AP)—Kaity Diaz had 23 points to lead all scorers as the Delta Lady Rabbits dismantled the Hurricane Lady Tigers, 51-32 Tuesday in non-region girls basketball action at the Palladium.

DRAPER, Utah (AP)—Lauren Tigue had 14 points for the Juan Diego Lady Soaring Eagle in a 43-35 win over the Juab Wasps in non-region girls basketball action Tuesday. Kiz Farrer had 12 points for Juab in the loss.

FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Amanda Bagley posted 17 points while Kandice Gleave and Loni Allan each added 15 more as the Piute Lady Thunderbirds stormed past the Millard Lady Eagles, 78-37 Tuesday in non-region girls basketball action. Keri Brunson’s 10 points led the way in the loss for Millard.

GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—Caitlin Hatch had 14 points to lead the way for the South Summit Lady Wildcats in a 49-23 win over the Gunnison Lady Bulldogs in non-region girls basketball action Tuesday. Felicia Jensen had five points to pace the Lady Bulldogs in the loss.

MT. PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Sarah John had nine points in a balanced scoring attack as the Union Lady Cougars outlasted the North Sanpete Lady Hawks, 41-36 Tuesday in non-region girls basketball action. Kara Anderson led all scorers with 15 points in the loss for North Sanpete.

Garbage Trucks Discourage Teen Drinking

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:42PM

(SALT LAKE CITY)—Three large fleets of garbage trucks carrying mobile billboards displaying underage drinking messages are now rolling down Utah streets. Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City’s Public Works Departments, in conjunction with Ace Disposal unveiled the trucks Tuesday. The trucks will carry messages exhorting teens to eschew drunken driving or consuming alcohol in any way.

Fire Seen in SLC Ruled Accidental

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:38PM

(SALT LAKE CITY)—A fire in the industrial area of Salt Lake City that shot a massive plume of black smoke into the air has now been extinguished. The fire started just before noon Tuesday inside the cab of a semi truck that was in garage near 1200 South and 3600 West. Mark Bednarik of the Salt Lake City Fire Department said it appeared the structure was on fire, although a deeper inspection revealed that only the vehicle was on fire. The fire has been ruled accidental as the engine of the semi somehow sparked the flames, eventually causing $100,000 in damages. There were early reports of explosions in the fire, but Bednarik said it appeared that was the tires of the truck popping. There were no injuries.

Traffic Stop Leads Police To Stolen Vehicles; Gun

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:34PM

(LINDON)—A traffic stop led to the arrest of an Orem burglar Monday. Lindon Police pulled over 32-year-old Ira Walker and 26-year-old Christy Carson Monday and found a stolen driver’s license belonging to a man who reportedly had his truck stolen the day before. Along with the stolen truck, police also recovered a stolen trailer, a .22 caliber gun and another car. The gun was found at the home of 62-year-old Allen McDuffie, while Walker, Carson and McDuffie were all booked into the Utah County jail and charged with several felonies. Police say Walker was released on $2,500 bond after spending just eight hours in jail.

Davis County Jail To Use Eyescanner on Inmates

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:31PM

(DAVIS COUNTY)—After a couple of high-profile mistakes concerning inmates at the Davis County Jail, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office plans to do something about it. Davis County will become the first county in the nation to receive a $10,000 grant to start using an eye scan system to keep track of jail inmates. The eye scans are stored in a national database and can quickly be pulled up to ensure a person is who they say they are. A year ago, Davis County accidentally released the wrong inmate while authorities hope the new system prevents that from happening again. Some say the eye scan system should also be used to help find missing children or elderly adults who wander off and forget who they are.

2 People in Custody in Roy Double Homicide

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:26PM

(ROY)—Roy police announced they have taken two people into custody in connection with an apparent double homicide. A woman and her adult son were found dead in their home Monday. At a Tuesday morning news conference, police did not release the names of the suspects, pending official criminal charges. They said the suspects were taken into custody shortly after midnight and reportedly are acquaintances of the victims, who were identified as 56-year-old Pamela Knight Jeffries and her 30-year-old son Matthew Roddy. The bodies were discovered in the closet of a home just days after the family called police complaining prescription drugs were missing from their house. Police say officers were first called there last Wednesday due to the absence of prescription drugs at their home. Police would not say how the victims were killed, only that they suffered injury.

Man Gets 5 Years For Stabbing Death

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:23PM

(MURRAY)—A Murray man who admitted to stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s brother will spend five years in prison. Nazir Rahimi pleaded guilty to a charge of homicide by assault in connection with the April 2008 death of Farhad Ahmad Mullahkhel. The two men had been arguing when Mullahkhel came with his sister to Rahimi’s house to retrieve her cell phone at which time Rahimi stabbed Mullahkhel. Before sentencing yesterday, Rahimi apologized, saying he never meant to kill anyone.

Man Transferred To State Prison For Bad Behavior

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:20PM

(POINT OF THE MOUNTAIN)—Bad behavior has landed a convicted murderer in the Utah state prison. Matthew Alex Kirkham was sentenced to probation so he could be treated at the Utah State Hospital after he was convicted of murdering his mother in 2005. However, since that time, Kirkham has assaulted two fellow patients, and one of those assaults ended in a conviction. Monday, a third district judge ordered Kirkham to be transferred to the prison, where he will serve the remainder of his term.

Mexican Consul for Utah, Western Wyoming Dies

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:16PM

(SALT LAKE CITY)—An official says Mexico’s consul over Utah and western Wyoming has died. Deputy Consul Eusebio Romero says 59-year-old Ignacio Rios Navarro died Monday at St. Mark’s Hospital due to complications following abdominal surgery. Romero says Rios had a wife and two children and said his remains will be returned to Mexico. In Rios’ stead, Romero will serve as acting consul. Rios was appointed to the post in April, replacing former Consul Salvador Jimenez who retired in December 2007. The consulate serves an estimated 350,000 Mexicans. Rios previously served as consul of the Mexican Embassy in the United Kingdom.

Judge To Set Trial For 'Global Warming' Defendant

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:11PM

(SALT LAKE CITY)—A college student charged with sabotaging an oil-and-gas lease auction to thwart drilling near Utah’s national parks is moving closer to a trial date. A federal judge was expected to schedule the trial for Tim DeChristopher at a hearing Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Dee Benson has left DeChristopher without a novel defense strategy by ruling he can’t put climate change on trial. The University of Utah economics major wanted to call some of the nation’s pre-eminent climate scientists to underscore that he acted with a higher purpose in mind. DeChristopher has acknowledged he didn’t have money or the means to pay when he grabbed a bidder’s paddle last December at a federal auction to run up prices and win some leases for safekeeping.

Dixie Forest Implementing New Travel Plan

Published on December 01, 2009 at 02:07PM

(CEDAR CITY)—The Dixie National Forest is implementing a new plan outlawing unrestricted off-trail travel for motorized vehicles and designating some 2,700 miles of routes for ATV’s and other vehicles. The plan was approved last summer and implemented this fall. The effort is part of a national push to help federal officials better manage more off-road vehicles in the national forests and limit the effects on the environment. Part of the implementation of the Dixie forest will involve moving boulders, ripping out roads and placing signs. Early next year, forest officials also plan to provide the public with a free map of routes for motorized vehicles.

Utah Libraries Receive National Recognition

Published on December 01, 2009 at 09:58AM

(Manti) Four Utah libraries have received national recognition as America’s Star Libraries. The distinction is given by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. Among the libraries noted are the Milford Public Library with the highest possible score of five stars, and the Mount Pleasant Public Library with three stars. The ratings are based on per-capita service output statistics including library visits, circulation, program attendance, and public internet computer use. The data used for this years awards dates back to 2007 before the recession started taking its toll on public institutions. Since then, budgets have been stagnated or slashed to compensate for shortfalls at the same time many libraries have seen increases in attendance. On the positive side, officials say that the award can provide incentive for local governments to provide continued funding to support the award winning institutions.

New CBO letter reports premium increase

Published on December 01, 2009 at 07:58AM

Updated on December 01, 2009 at 03:00PM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – A new Congressional Budget Office analysis shows that health care premiums will go up drastically under a plan proposed by Democrats. Sen. Bob Bennett said that during Pres. Obama’s campaign, he promised that premiums would go down 25% but the CBO report says the premiums would actually go up. Bennett said the CBO report estimates under the Senate legislation, the average family with employer-sponsored coverage would pay more than $20,000 per year for health insurance and premiums for individuals without employer-sponsored coverage would increase 10-13% or $2100 per family in 2016. Bennett said it’s no wonder the majority of Americans oppose health care bills in Congress. He said this is not reform and Americans know it.

SC deputies investigate vandalism

Published on December 01, 2009 at 07:38AM

(REDMOND) – The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several vandalism cases throughout the county. Dennis Pickett of Redmond reported an unknown individual who used a glue stick to scribble on the granite marker at the Redmond Veteran Memorial and then threw dirt on the glue. Deputies collected evidence at the scene but the culprit is unknown at the time of the investigation. Officials also report incidents of vandalism involving Christmas lights at various residences in Annabella and Monroe. In addition to those incidences, deputies recovered a truck in Spanish Fork that had been reported stolen north of Aurora on Nov. 24. The 1997 Ford truck belonged to Brent Masaquaptewa of Richfield. He had apparently left the truck at the gravel pit at the junction of SR-50 and SR-260. Sheriff’s reports said a description of a possible suspect was given but has not yet been apprehended.