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Kings Hammer Sharks
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:27PM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—Michael Handzus, Oscar Moller, Anze Kopitar, Ryan Smyth, Wayne Simmonds and Scott Parse each scored and the Los Angeles Kings pummeled the San Jose Sharks, 6-2 Monday at HP Pavilion in NHL action. The Kings scored the game’s first five goals to take a 5-0 lead headed into the third period en route to their third straight win, while they snapped San Jose’s eight-game winning streak. Douglas Murray and Patrick Marleau each scored in the loss for the Sharks, which dropped them to 27-9-7, while the win improved Los Angeles to 25-15-3. In other NHL action Monday, the New York Rangers ousted Boston, 3-2.
Lady Cavs Dismantle Bonnies
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:23PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP)—Monica Wright posted 19 points, 10 boards and five assists as the #21 Virginia Lady Cavaliers surged past the St. Bonaventure Lady Bonnies, 72-64 Monday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. Freshman Lexie Gerson added a career-high 13 points, all of which came in the second half for Virginia, who improved to 11-3. Jessica Jenkins had 22 points to lead the Lady Bonnies in the loss. In other Top 25 action Monday, #1 Connecticut doubled up South Florida, 84-42, #3 Notre Dame edged Purdue, 79-75, #10 Texas A&M pummeled Lamar, 90-57, #14 Nebraska decimated Vermont, 94-50, and #20 Wisconsin-Green Bay stonewalled Youngstown State, 76-60.
TarHeels Fall Prey To Charleston Surge
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:18PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)—Andrew Goudelock had 24 points and hit a key jumper to force overtime and the College of Charleston Cougars stunned the #9 North Carolina Tar Heels, 82-79 Monday at Carolina First Arena in men’s Top 25 college basketball action. Ed Davis had 19 points and 16 boards in the loss for the Heels, who squandered an 11-point lead in the closing minutes of regulation. Donavon Monroe added 15 points and six assists, as well as several key plays in the extra session for the Cougars, who under the guidance of ex-Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins, pulled off one of the biggest upsets thus far of the college basketball season. The loss dropped North Carolina to 11-4 on the season. In other Top 25 action Monday, #19 Florida State decimated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 94-54.
Lackluster Jazz Fall Prey To Hornets
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:08PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Devin Brown had 30 points against his ex-team and David West added 20 points and nine rebounds as the New Orleans Hornets stung the Utah Jazz, 91-87 Monday at EnergySolutions Arena in NBA action. Brown made 11 of 20 shots on the evening and provided enough offense while usually prolific guard Chris Paul (12 points, nine assists) was stuck in a quagmire. Nevertheless, when the Jazz finally mustered enough offense to get back in the game, Paul stole the show in the 4th Quarter with six of his points and a crucial steal in the closing moments. Things started out solidly for the Jazz as they amassed 32 1st Quarter points, but a fatal 3rd Quarter, which saw them score only 11 points, turned the tide in New Orleans’ favor for good. Carlos Boozer had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz, while Deron Williams had 17 points and 11 assists (including his 3,000th career assist) in the loss for Utah, which was their third straight. There is little time for the Jazz to reverse course as they host the resurgent Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. Meanwhile, the win got the Hornets back to .500 as they have a mark of 16-16. In other NBA action Monday, Miami scorched Atlanta, 92-75, Oklahoma City stymied Chicago, 98-85 and the Los Angeles Clippers surged past Portland, 105-95.
Ephraim man arrested in shooting
Published on January 04, 2010 at 03:45PM
(PARK CITY) – An Ephraim man has been arrested for the shooting of another man in Park City over the weekend. Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter says 19-year old, German Chavez was identified in a photo line-up by the 48-year old man he shot. Police said the victim was shot at close range in the parking lot at 2200 Monitor Drive around 6:30pm Saturday. The man told police he was unloading his vehicle when a man approached him and offered to sell him electronic equipment. The victim refused and was shot in the face. He’s listed in stable condition. Chavez faces charges of aggravated attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a restricted person and possession of a stolen firearm.
Federal Court To Hear Felony Cases in St. George
Published on January 04, 2010 at 03:01PM
(ST. GEORGE)—U.S. District judges are beginning to hear felony cases in St. George on a regular basis. The increased presence in southern Utah was announced Monday. The federal court is leasing space inside a newly completed state court to hear the cases. Because the court was designed to meet state court needs in the future, there is room for the federal court for at least five years.
Guard, Gunman Die in Vegas Shooting
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:57PM
(LAS VEGAS)—A man dressed in black walked into a federal building in downtown Las Vegas Monday and opened fire with a shotgun, killing a court security guard and wounding a U.S. marshal before he was shot to death in a running gunbattle. The gunfire erupted moments after 8:00 a.m. at the start of the work week and lasted for several minutes. A passer-by said he counted at least 40 shots. Authorities did not immediately release the names of the victim or the gunman.
Rollover Cleared, Southbound I-15 Reopened at 600 North
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:53PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Traffic along Interstate 15 in North Salt Lake is flowing again after a rollover accident forced the closure of all southbound lanes and one lane of northbound I-15 near 600 North. Around 12:00 p.m. Monday, a truck hauling two trailers overturned, blocking all southbound lanes on I-15 near 600 North. Southbound traffic was forced onto Interstate 215 while crews cleared the scene. Northbound lanes were also affected for a while.
Husband, Wife Stabbed in Orem
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:50PM
(OREM)—Orem police discovered a husband and wife stabbed Monday and are currently searching for more information. Police were called to an Orem home Monday around 11:30 a.m., but investigators say they initially thought the stabbing was related to a domestic disturbance, but now they aren’t sure. Orem Police Department Sergeant Craig Martinez says the wife is in serious condition and being prepared for surgery. The husband is in stable condition.
Cities, Agencies Get $4.4 Stimulus in Money
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:47PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—More than 25 cities and agencies across Utah are getting $4.4 million in stimulus money for initiatives to fight gangs, combat drunken driving and fund specialized courts that look at therapy and alternative sentencing instead of jail and prison time. Cities, such as North Salt Lake, Hurricane, Washington City and Provo are using their federal funding to hire gang detectives or gang specialists.
Drug, Gun Charges Dropped Against St. George Man
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:43PM
(ST. GEORGE)—A federal judge dismissed charges against a St. George man accused of buying drugs and carrying a gun because city officials refused to turn over documents related to the case. The Salt Lake Tribune reports U.S. District Judge Dee Benson threw out the charges against Donald Gregory Edwards Thursday. Edwards has been behind bars for more than a year awaiting trial on the charges, which included one count each of possession of a controlled substance and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Federal Magistrate Paul Warner, who handled pretrial matters in the case, recommended the dismissal. In May, he said the city of St. George was under subpoena to turn over documents, but “blew it off.” According to the Tribune, St. George City Attorney Shawn Guzman said he is reviewing the order and had no immediate comment. Edwards has now been released.
Light Earthquake Rattles Southern Utah
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:39PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A light earthquake rattled parts of southern Utah Monday. Officials at the University of Utah’s seismograph stations say the magnitude 4.1 quake struck at 9:24 a.m. Monday. The epicenter was about eight miles south-southeast of Cedar City and was felt by residents in the area. A dispatcher at the Iron County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received numerous calls about the shock but no reports of damage. Since 1962, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude 3.0 or larger have occurred within 16 miles of the epicenter. The largest was a 4.2 quake in June 1992.
Fire Quickly Extinguished at Refinery
Published on January 04, 2010 at 02:35PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A fire at a Salt Lake City Tesoro refinery was swiftly extinguished Monday morning. The fire erupted around 10:00 a.m. at the refinery, located at 474 W. 900 North, but was swiftly doused by the refinery’s fire brigade. The Salt Lake City Fire Department arrived to assist, but the fire was out by the time they arrived. No one was injured. Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a power outage that happened earlier in the day. When workers got the power back and began restarting things, there was a fuel leak. The leak then proceeded to pour crude oil out on to the ground and it later caught the fire below the base of one of the refinery stacks. No one was injured in the fire, but a few vehicles and pieces of equipment were destroyed.
SC Commissioners sign bike path resolution
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:53AM
(RICHFIELD) – Funding for the completion of the bike/walking path at the southern end of Sevier County may be awarded by the end of the month. At a public hearing held today (Monday) at the county commission chambers, State Senator for District 24 Ralph Okerlund addressed commissioners on the $800,000 project. Okerlund said his purpose for attending the meeting was to petition the commission to sign a resolution to match all funds needed to complete the project from Elsinore to the Richfield City limits. He said UDOT requires the county to match all state and federal funds for transportation projects in the county. Commissioner Gary Mason said that all matching funds from the county would be taken from Special Service District #1, which is used for transportation costs on special projects throughout the county. Mason said that funds for building and maintaining the bike path would not be taken from the general fund. Commissioners approved the resolution unanimously.
Redmond home damaged in fire
Published on January 04, 2010 at 11:41AM
(REDMOND) – A Redmond home sustained damages in a fire over the weekend. Dispatch reported that the Salina Fire Department was called to the residence at 368 East Main on Saturday for a chimney fire. Crews were able to quickly douse the flames to keep it from spreading to other areas of the home. Fire personnel said the wall behind the chimney had to be opened up in order to make sure the fire was all the way out. The State Fire Marshall determined the fire to be accidental with damage mostly to the wall behind the fireplace, along with some smoke damage.
SVMC reports New Year baby birth
Published on January 04, 2010 at 07:59AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield has reported its first baby born for the new year. Ole and Kenda Lindgren of Antimony say their baby girl, Tova Cascade Lindgren, was born at 9:04am Jan. 3 at the SVMC. The baby weighed 8-pounds, 7-ounces and is 22 and ½-inches long. Lindgren says mother and baby are doing fine.