Story Archive for 12/07/2009
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Kings Douse Flames
Published on December 07, 2009 at 11:26PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Scott Parse and Jarrett Stoll each had goals and Jonathan Quick posted 26 saves as the Los Angeles Kings doubled up the Calgary Flames, 2-1 Monday at STAPLES Center in NHL action. After Parse’s goal, Calgary tied things up at 1-1 on a Curtis Glencross goal but after Stoll’s score, the usually prolific Flames failed to find the net for the remainder of the game. Mikka Kiprusoff added 15 saves to bolster Calgary in the loss which dropped them to 18-8-3, while the Kings improved to 18-10-3. In other NHL action Monday, New Jersey blanked Buffalo, 3-0, Toronto tripped up Atlanta, 5-2, Montreal bested Philadelphia, 3-1, Carolina downed Pittsburgh, 3-2, Washington stonewalled Tampa Bay, 3-0, Edmonton stymied Florida, 3-2 in a shootout, Colorado pummeled St. Louis, 4-0, and Phoenix waxed Minnesota, 2-0.
A&M Trips Up Mean Green
Published on December 07, 2009 at 11:20PM
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP)—Donald Sloan had 21 points and the #18 Texas A&M Aggies bested the North Texas Mean Green, 75-65 Monday at Reed Arena in men’s Top 25 college basketball action. In addition to Sloan’s solid performance, four other Aggies scored in double figures, led by Bryan Davis’ 15 points on the evening. After incurring a 17-14 deficit in the first half, Texas A&M went on a 26-4 surge in the next 10 minutes to turn the tide and never looked back. Eric Tramiel had 17 points to pace North Texas in defeat. In other Top 25 action Monday, #2 Texas crushed Long Beach State, 107-74 and #14 Michigan State got past Citadel, 69-56.
Jazz Outlast Spurs @ SLC
Published on December 07, 2009 at 11:11PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Carlos Boozer ensued in his recent excellence by posting 27 points and seven rebounds and the Utah Jazz downed the San Antonio Spurs for the third time this season with a 104-101 win Monday at EnergySolutions Arena. Additionally, Deron Williams added 15 of his 17 points in the second half while making eight of his 10 shots as well as dishing out 11 assists. After San Antonio led by double digits in the first half, the Jazz turned the tide with a 37-19 surge in the 3rd Quarter while they had just enough left in the tank in the 4th Quarter to pull out the thriller. Matt Bonner had 28 points and eight boards in the loss for San Antonio, which dropped them to 9-9. Meanwhile, the Jazz improved to 12-7 with the win. In other NBA action Monday, Denver downed Philadelphia, 93-83, New York ousted Portland, 93-84 and Oklahoma City pummeled Golden State, 104-88.
Packers Best Ravens, Stay Firmly in Wild Card Hunt
Published on December 07, 2009 at 10:30PM
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—Aaron Rodgers completed 26 of 40 passes for 263 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions and the Green Bay Packers overpowered the Baltimore Ravens, 27-14 Monday at Lambeau Field in NFL action. The matchup featured two teams strenuously contending for wild card playoff berths in the NFC and AFC, respectively, although Green Bay showed more fire throughout the game. The Packers built a 17-0 lead at halftime by virtue of Rodgers hitting Donald Driver and Jermichael Finley (7 rec, 79 yards, 2 TD’s) on scoring tosses, while Baltimore seemed thoroughly outclassed. Nevertheless, the Ravens refused to quit and their ball-hawking defense forced a pair of turnovers, resulting in a short Willis McGahee scoring run and a 12-yard touchdown reception by Kelley Washington. Nevertheless, despite having several opportunities to seize control, the Ravens faltered, due to a pair of untimely interceptions by usually prolific signal-caller Joe Flacco. The Packers were able to put the game away in the 4th Quarter on a 19-yard scoring reception by Finley and Mason Crosby’s 32-yard field goal. The win improved Green Bay to 8-4 on the season, as they kept themselves firmly in place in the NFC wild card hunt while the Ravens fell to 6-6 and are now in a dogfight with several other AFC teams, such as the Dolphins and Jets for the last playoff berth.
Water Pipe Bursts @ Ben Lomond High
Published on December 07, 2009 at 02:46PM
(NORTH OGDEN)—The school day got off to a rough start for Ben Lomond High School students, thanks to a broken water pipe. School officials say the pipe broke before classes began Monday morning, flooding one of the commons areas in the school. As students arrived, they were sent to the gym where they stayed until the mess was cleaned up. School officials sent students home at 12:30 p.m. because they are now having trouble maintaining heat at the school.
Contaminated New Mexico Soil Trucked Into Southern Colorado
Published on December 07, 2009 at 02:43PM
(PUEBLO, Colo.)—A Utah company is defending its decision to truck contaminated soil from Los Alamos National Laboratory into southern Colorado. Last week, EnergySolutions began shipping the soil by truck to Antonito,Colo., where it will eventually reach Clive, Utah, 74 miles west of Salt Lake City. The soil is from an area where conventional weapons were tested and contains depleted uranium and PCB’s. EnergySolutions says other transfer stations didn’t work because they added more rail miles and due to a lack of daily rail service and multiple switching requirements.
CUPHD announces H1N1 vaccine availability
Published on December 07, 2009 at 12:58PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Public Health Department in Richfield is offering the H1N1 flu vaccine to the general population in the six-county area. The vaccine will be given on Tuesday at the Richfield Office from 3-6pm and also Dec. 15th at the North Sevier High School in Salina from 3-6pm. H1N1 vaccines will also be given on an availability basis in Piute County Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm at the Junction Office and in Wayne County at the Loa Office. In Millard County, the vaccine will be available this Tuesday from 3-5pm at the Pahvant Senior Center in Fillmore and at the Delta Office this Thursday from 2-5pm at the Delta Office. The vaccine will also be made available today (Monday) from 3-6pm at the Ephraim Middle School.
Sevier Commissioners approve predator funding
Published on December 07, 2009 at 11:53AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners have approved an increase of $2,000 to go towards funding for predator control in the county. The money specifically will be used to control the spread of coyotes in the area. Commissioners signed the predator control contract with the Utah Department of Agriculture at the regular county commission meeting today. Commissioners also decided to not renew their contract with the Western Counties Alliance due to a duplication in county expenditures. Commissioner Gary Mason said the WCA is an organization that lobbies the federal government on county issues in western states. Mason said Sevier County already has an individual who is working with the government on those issues.
Bennett appeals to Demos on health care
Published on December 07, 2009 at 08:50AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett spoke on the Senate floor Saturday concerning flaws with the Democrat’s health care bill. Bennett is calling for Democrats to vote their conscience on the bill. He highlighted Utah’s health care model, saying the Democrats’ bill would destroy the successful progress already made in Utah to improve quality and drive down costs of care. Bennett said the “reform” bill will also raise taxes, boost premiums and cut nearly a trillion dollars from Medicare.
Heavy snow affects morning commute
Published on December 07, 2009 at 07:17AM
(RICHFIELD) – A heavy, winter storm moved through the southern part of the state over the weekend, affecting the morning commute for travelers. A UDOT spokesperson said the Kanab, St. George and Cedar City areas were heavily hit. The storm is expected to drop two to four inches of more snow in the valleys today and more in the Central and Southern mountains. Utah Highway Patrol urges motorists to give yourself plenty of time to arrive safely at your destination if you’re using I-15, I-70 and SR-89.