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Avs Sneak Past Sens
Published on December 30, 2009 at 11:27PM
OTTAWA (AP)—Kyle Quincey, Chris Durno, Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly each scored and the Colorado Avalanche gashed the Ottawa Senators, 4-3 Wednesday in NHL action at Scotiabank Place. Craig Anderson added 27 saves for the Avalanche, who improved to 23-12-6 with the win. Ryan Shannon had two goals in the loss for the Senators who fell to 20-16-4. In other NHL action Wednesday, Boston blanked Atlanta, 4-0, New Jersey tripped up Pittsburgh, 2-0, Philadelphia blasted the New York Rangers, 6-0, Montreal doubled up Tampa Bay, 2-1 in overtime, Calgary humbled Los Angeles, 2-1, Edmonton waxed Toronto, 3-1 and San Jose smacked Washington, 5-2.
Lady Ags Oust New Mexico
Published on December 30, 2009 at 11:18PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)—Danielle Adams had 19 points, all of them in the second half and the #10 Texas A&M Lady Aggies smacked the New Mexico Lady Lobos, 84-69 Wednesday at the Pit in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. The Lady Lobos managed to keep things close for much of the game and took a 34-32 lead four minutes into the second half. Nevertheless, a 17-4 surge by Texas A&M gave the Lady Aggies the lead for good en route to their 11th win of the season against one loss. Amy Beggins had 18 points in the loss for New Mexico. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #2 Stanford crushed Fresno State, 68-46, #4 Tennessee decimated Old Dominion, 102-62, #5 Baylor pummeled Texas-Pan American, 100-46, #8 Georgia stymied Savannah State, 80-45, #11 LSU ousted #13 Xavier, 56-47, #11 Florida State gashed Western Carolina, 80-47, #14 Nebraska trounced Albany, 88-41, #15 Oklahoma hammered Cal State Fullerton, 95-76, #19 West Virginia bludgeoned Santa Clara, 78-55, #23 Syracuse tripped up New Hampshire, 58-48 and #25 James Madison waxed Western Michigan, 74-65.
Bearcats Stun #10 Huskies
Published on December 30, 2009 at 11:11PM
CINCINNATI (AP)—In a stellar season for their athletic department, the Cincinnati Bearcats are undoubtedly pleased their men’s basketball program has a chance to compete despite their unbeaten football program being deprived of the same opportunity. By virtue of college basketball’s commitment to a playoff, Cincinnati placed themselves into propitious condition for earning a potential seed in the NCAA tournament as a pair of Lance Stephenson free throws sank the #10 Connecticut Huskies, 71-69 Wednesday in men’s Top 25 college basketball action at the Fifth Third Arena. Stephenson’s 21 points led the way for the Bearcats, who improved to 9-3 with the win. Jerome Dyson had 24 points in the loss for the Huskies, while Stanley Robinson added 22 more for Connecticut, who fell to 9-3. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #9 North Carolina dismantled Albany, 87-70, #11 Michigan State bludgeoned Texas-Arlington, 87-68 and #19 Temple got past Northern Illinois, 70-60.
Jazz Exorcise Demons; Oust T-Wolves
Published on December 30, 2009 at 11:05PM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Deron Williams had 21 points and 12 assists and the Utah Jazz defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season with a 107-103 win Wednesday at Target Center. Minnesota, despite amassing only seven wins on the season coming into this game, earned two of them in previous games against Utah. Although the Jazz led by as many as 17 points in the 4th Quarter and were on the brink of putting the pesky Wolves away in the 3rd period, it took a full 48 minute effort for Utah to pull out the win. With the Jazz nursing a 101-84 lead with just over four minutes left to play, a late Timberwolves surge, spearheaded by Kevin Love (17 points, 11 rebounds) fell just short as the Jazz made just enough plays down the stretch to earn their 18th win of the season. In other NBA action Wednesday, Cleveland got past Atlanta, 106-101, Memphis surged past Indiana, 121-110, Orlando smacked Milwaukee, 117-92, Toronto got past Charlotte, 107-103, New Jersey tripped up New York, 104-95, New Orleans stymied Miami, 95-91, Phoenix scorched Boston, 116-98, Portland held off the Los Angeles Clippers, 103-99 and Philadelphia ousted Sacramento, 116-106.
Prep Sports Roundup: 12/30
Published on December 30, 2009 at 10:12PM
SALINA, Utah (AP)—Derrick Christensen had 25 points and Daniel Hales added 15 more as the North Sevier Wolves outlasted the Bryce Valley Mustangs, 69-65 Wednesday in non-region boys basketball action. Kace Roundy had 26 points in the loss for Bryce Valley.
ORDERVILLE, Utah (AP)—Rhees Jackson amassed 33 points and Craig Brinkerhoff stepped up with 24 more as the Kanab Cowboys got past the Valley Buffaloes, 78-74 in overtime in non-region boys basketball action Wednesday. Lance Maxwell posted 25 points in the loss for the Buffaloes while Clay Williams had 22 more for Valley.
MONROE, Utah (AP)—Dillon Bishoff had 26 points to lead the South Sevier Rams to an 83-41 bludgeoning of the Parowan Rams Wednesday in non-region boys basketball action. Zack Wood’s 13 points led the way in the loss for Parowan.
FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Amanda Johnson had 13 points to lead the Cedar Lady Reds to a 47-32 win over the Millard Lady Eagles in non-region girls basketball action Wednesday. Krystyn Stevens had 12 points in the loss for Millard.
MT. PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Jordyn Richardson had 31 points to lead all scorers and the Wasatch Lady Wasps ousted the North Sanpete Lady Hawks, 75-71 in overtime Wednesday in non-region girls basketball action. Kara Anderson had 23 points to pace Norht Sanpete in defeat.
BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Preslie Eyre had 15 points but it wasn’t enough as the Beaver Lady Beavers fell to the Canyon View Lady Falcons, 34-27 in non-region girls basketball action Wednesday.
TOOELE, Utah (AP)—Kiz Farrer had 14 points and Tessa Bradford added 10 more as the Juab Lady Wasps stung the Tooele Lady Buffaloes, 43-30 Wednesday in non-region girls basketball action.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Brooke Bliss had 18 points to lead the way for the Richfield Lady Wildcats in a 51-42 dismantling of the Juan Diego Lady Soaring Eagle in non-region girls basketball action Wednesday.
JUNCTION, Utah (AP)—Kandice Gleave had 19 points and Amanda Bagley added 18 more as the Piute Lady Thunderbirds smacked the North Sevier Lady Wolves, 59-39 Wednesday in non-region girls basketball action. Sydney Asper had 12 points in the loss for North Sevier.
KANAB, Utah (AP)—Kayla Maxwell had 27 points to lead all scorers and the Valley Lady Buffaloes hammered the Gunnison Lady Bulldogs, 47-34 at the Cowgirl Classic Wednesday. Cami Carlisle had 11 points in defeat for Gunnison.
Bomb Squad Investigates Van Left In Times Square
Published on December 30, 2009 at 03:18PM
(NEW YORK)—A suspicious white van parked in the heart of Times Square has prompted the New York Police Department to partially evacuate high-rises and send out bomb squads. The bomb squad is using a robot-based camera to approach the vehicle Wednesday, the day before New Year’s Eve. Police say as a precaution, the area around 42nd Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway has been blocked off. Police aren’t sure how long the van with tinted windows has been parked there, but there is a placard from a nonexistent law enforcement agency placed on the dashboard. It has no license plates. Security is tight as New York City prepares for hundreds of thousands of revelers to gather for its New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Man Pleads Guilty in Deadly Wreck
Published on December 30, 2009 at 03:12PM
(SALT LAKE COUNTY)—A man charged with crashing his Corvette into a semi truck, killing his passenger, pleaded guilty to automobile homicide. According to prosecutors, Chad Moyes was driving 90 miles an hour, which was twice the speed limit in the area, when he crashed near 11900 South and 1300 West on November 12. Moyes told investigators he did not see the trailer before colliding with it while charging documents said Moyes had also been drinking. Both Moyes and his passenger, Carlos Contreras, were pulled out of the burning car. Consequently, Contreras died from massive head trauma. In exchange for the guilty plea, a charge of speeding was dismissed. He is scheduled for sentencing February 22.
Man Sentenced For Taking Thousands of Dollars From Elderly Man
Published on December 30, 2009 at 03:09PM
(OGDEN)—A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly man will spend up to 10 years in prison. The Ogden Standard-Examiner reports Ricky McClain was sentenced on charges of exploitation of an elderly adult Tuesday. The judge also ordered McClain to pay restitution of more than $41,000 to the deceased victim’s family. On November 24, McClain pleaded guilty to the exploitation charges in return the theft charges were dismissed. Prosecutors claim McClain became friendly with the 96-year-old victim last year, offering to do small jobs for him, but eventually began demanding money, claiming he was giving it to the needy. The man’s family eventually became suspicious and called police.
Northern Utah Lawmaker Upset With Judicial Council
Published on December 30, 2009 at 03:05PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A northern Utah lawmaker is not pleased with an effort to eliminate a judgeship in his area and use those savings to create a new bench position in southern Utah. Representative Curtis Oda of Clearfield says the Utah Judicial Council is violating state law by not moving forward with the nominating process to replace 2nd District Judge Rodney Page, who announced his retirement a year ago. The Judicial Council says the position has been left open because of budget concerns. However, Oda notes last month the council voted to ask legislators to replace the position with a new 5th District juvenile judge. The move was opposed by the state’s Board of District Judges and Michael Lyon, the presiding judge in the 2nd District.
Center Warns of Avalanche Danger
Published on December 30, 2009 at 03:01PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Utah Avalanche Center is warning about dangerous conditions in northern portions of the state. Officials say heavy snowfall and wind will overload a fragile and weak snowpack to create hazardous conditions in upcoming days. The center says those without expert avalanche training and skills should avoid traveling in mountainous backcountry areas. The center also says the Wasatch Front and the western Uintas have considerable danger, meaning natural avalanches are possible and human-triggered slides are likely. The Logan area, for instance, rating is high.
Mail carriers ask customers to remove snow
Published on December 30, 2009 at 11:28AM
(MONROE) – The Monroe City Post Office is asking residents to clear snow from mail boxes on roadways to help carriers deliver mail on time. Postmaster Dan Strain says UDOT crews pile snow on roadways, blocking mail boxes and customers need to remove the snow for mail carriers. Strain said mail carriers are battling over a foot of snow with more snow falling throughout the day today (Wednesday) and ask customers to help them out.
Gunnison trucker dies at Salina motel
Published on December 30, 2009 at 10:41AM
(SALINA) – A semi truck driver out of Gunnison died of a medical condition Sunday night at a motel in Salina. Salina Police Chief Greg Harwood reported that 60-year old, Joseph Cromers of Gunnison, had booked an overnight stay at the Super 8 motel on the I-70 Interchange in Salina and was found dead by housekeepers Monday morning. Harwood said Cromers was a cancer patient and died sometime during the night Sunday of a medical condition associated with his disease. He said his office received a call at 12:30pm Monday and it was determined that no foul play was involved. Harwood said that Cromers had picked up a load to take out of town but decided to stay an extra night because he didn’t feel well. Cromers worked for Dale Hall Trucking out of Gunnison.
UDOT reports road conditions treacherous
Published on December 30, 2009 at 09:43AM
(RICHFIELD) – A winter storm has blasted throughout the state today making travel conditions treacherous, especially in mountain passes. Utah Department of Transportation officials say road conditions will be snowpacked, slick and icy throughout the day today. Utah Highway Patrol has reported no major crashes on I-70 and SR-89 in South-Central Utah but remind travelers to be careful on snowpacked roads.
Ribbon campaign organized for Powell
Published on December 30, 2009 at 09:00AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Friends of a missing woman plan to organize a ribbon campaign to go along with a social media blitz scheduled to begin Monday. Starting Monday and running for 72 hours, Susan Powell’s loved ones will launch an intense campaign on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, in an effort to keep her face in the public eye. Her best friend, Kiirsi Hellewell, hopes a ribbon campaign will be a visual reminder to people in Utah, Washington and elsewhere that Powell is still missing and needs to be found. Hellewell, who has her own blog, says her suspicions concerning Powell’s disappearance, include her belief that she was abducted and taken out of state. She said she could not comment further due to the ongoing investigation. Powell has been missing from her West Valley City home since Dec. 7, after her husband, Josh returned from an early morning camping trip with their two sons and found her missing. Josh has been listed as a person of interest in the case and not a suspect.
Las Vegas couple injured in I-70 rollover
Published on December 30, 2009 at 08:34AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Las Vegas couple were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries after a rollover Tuesday night on I-70. According to a UHP report, 77-year old Arthur Cornthwaite was traveling westbound in a 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer, when he lost control while crossing a bridge and went off the left shoulder of the highway at about 4:45pm. The report said Cornthwaite rolled on his top. He was wearing his seatbelt and transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield with possible injuries. His passenger, 67-year old, Sharon Cornthwaite, also of Las Vegas, was wearing her seatbelt and taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Gunnison prison locked down from fight
Published on December 30, 2009 at 06:55AM
(GUNNISON) – A fight between two prisoners at the Gunnison prison Saturday morning caused a building-wide lockdown. According to prison police, the incident happened when one inmate attacked another in their prison cell. The inmate who was attacked had marks on his neck and was taken to the hospital as a precaution but sustained no long-term injuries. Prison spokesman, Steve Gehrke said the inmate was returned to prison. Gehrke said the lockdown prevented family and friends from visiting during the Christmas weekend. Administrators at the Gunnison prison say they hope to have the lockdown lifted by the next visitation period, which begins this Friday. Investigators must first determine the cause of the fight and make sure other issues, including gang involvement, are not factors.