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Tulsa's Women Headline Wichita State Meet
Published on January 15, 2010 at 11:40PM
WICHITA, Kan. (AP)—Ashley Wills and Jessica Ford represented Tulsa well with wins in the womens’ 200 and 400-meter dashes respectively to headline a strong showing for numerous athletes at the Wichita State Indoor track invitational Friday. The Lady Golden Hurricane also received first-place finishes from Jennifer Mace in the 600-meter dash, Tayler Rigsby in the 800-meter dash, Alex Becker in the 1,000-meter dash and Lana Kelley in the 3,000-meter dash. For the men, the homestanding Shockers had strong showings in the 600-meter dash as Justin Cole took first place and Todd McKown, who won the 60-meter hurdles.
Predators Quench Flames
Published on January 15, 2010 at 11:18PM
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (AP)—Patric Hornqvist scored the sole goal of the game and Dan Ellis added 22 saves as the Nashville Predators humbled the Calgary Flames, 1-0 Friday at the Pengrowth Saddledome in NHL action. Nashville has won three consecutive games and improved their record to 29-16-3 with the victory. Mikka Kiprusoff had 20 saves in the loss for the Flames, which dropped them to 26-16-6. In other NHL action Friday, Washington decimated Toronto, 6-1.
Mavs Outlast Thunder in Close One
Published on January 15, 2010 at 11:11PM
DALLAS (AP)—Dirk Nowitzki had 32 points, including a clutch jumper in the closing seconds while Josh Howard won the game with a key deflection as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-98 Friday at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks, who have been burned by porous defense in previous home losses to Utah and the Los Angeles Lakers, marshaled up sufficiently and made several key defensive plays in the 4th Quarter to repel the talented Thunder. After Jason Terry (21 points) uncharacteristically missed two free throws that would have given Dallas a 101-98 lead with four seconds left to play, Howard came up with his huge deflection which caused Oklahoma City to run out of time and miss a desperation jumper. Kevin Durant had 30 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder in the loss, which dropped them to 21-18. The win improved Dallas to 26-13 on the season. In other NBA action Friday, Philadelphia ousted Sacramento, 98-86, Charlotte dismantled San Antonio, 92-76, Atlanta edged Phoenix, 102-101, Chicago surged past Washington, 121-119 in double overtime, Detroit stymied New Orleans, 110-104 in overtime, Indiana stormed past New Jersey, 121-105, Toronto clipped New York, 112-104, Memphis hammered Minnesota, 135-110, Miami defused Houston, 115-106, Milwaukee stonewalled Golden State, 113-104, the Los Angeles Lakers shellacked the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-86 and Portland tripped up Orlando, 102-87.
Prep Sports Roundup: 1/15
Published on January 15, 2010 at 09:55PM
MANTI, Utah (AP)—Kyle Moore and Russ Hugentobler had 17 points apiece and the Manti Templars outlasted the Delta Rabbits, 57-51 Friday in Region 12 boys basketball action. Colin Christensen and Taylor Shamo each had 12 points in the loss for Delta.
NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Brady Hansen keyed a balanced scoring attack with 10 points and the Juab Wasps held off the North Sanpete Hawks, 42-37 in Region 12 boys basketball action Friday. Dallen Bird had 20 points in the loss for the Hawks.
CASTLE DALE, Utah (AP)—Nevin Jensen posted 18 points and the Emery Spartans hammered the Richfield Wildcats, 76-57 Friday in Region 12 boys basketball action. Tyler Thomas amassed 21 points in defeat for Richfield.
ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP)—Kyle West had 29 points and the Enterprise Wolves got past the Kanab Cowboys, 64-58 in Region 13 boys basketball action Friday. Craig Brinkerhoff’s 15 points led the way for Kanab in the loss.
BEAVER, Utah (AP)—Mike Louder had 13 points for the Millard Eagles in a 48-36 win over the Beaver Beavers Friday in Region 13 boys basketball action. Robbie Gurr had nine points in the loss for Beaver.
SALINA, Utah (AP)—Colton Piep and Derrick Christensen each had 20 points and the North Sevier Wolves stonewalled the Grand Red Devils, 74-52 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday.
MONROE, Utah (AP)—Dillon Bishoff had 21 points while Race Parsons added 15 more as the South Sevier Rams bludgeoned the San Juan Broncos, 70-43 Friday in Region 15 boys basketball action.
MOAB, Utah (AP)—Shelby Dalton led all scorers with 26 points as the Grand Lady Red Devils got past the North Sevier Lady Wolves, 53-46 in Region 15 girls basketball action Friday. McKinzie Robins had 12 points in the loss for North Sevier.
BLANDING, Utah (AP)—Kayla King had 22 points as the South Sevier Lady Rams crushed the San Juan Lady Broncos, 43-24 Friday in Region 15 girls basketball action.
JUNCTION, Utah (AP)—Kandice Gleave had 27 points and Loni Allan stepped up with 18 more to lead the Piute Lady Thunderbirds to a 71-50 rout of the Bryce Valley Lady Mustangs in Region 20 girls basketball action Friday. Kaylea Shakespeare and Sydney Cornforth each had 12 points in the loss for Bryce Valley.
ORDERVILLE, Utah (AP)—Kayla Maxwell posted 14 points for the Valley Lady Buffaloes in a 44-27 win over the Escalante Lady Moquis Friday in Region 20 girls basketball action. Lindsey Phillips had 13 points in the loss for Escalante.
BICKNELL, Utah (AP)—Cassey Manzanares had 10 points for the Wayne Lady Badgers as they bested the Milford Lady Tigers, 44-33 in Region 20 girls basketball action Friday.
Utah Mom Delivers Baby on the Highway
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:38PM
(PROVO)—Provo Police Department officer Devon L. Jensen was instrumental in helping a woman deliver her baby alongside the highway last Wednesday evening. Jensen was flagged down by a man and his wife near the University Avenue off-ramp on Interstate 15. The baby, a boy named Jayden, was born weighing six pounds and 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was slated to go home with his parents Friday.
Robbers Hit Up Grocery Store, Kidnap Manager
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:34PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Salt Lake City police are searching for suspects in an early morning grocery store robbery. Officers said the suspect approached the night manager of a Salt Lake City Smith’s grocery store just after 5:00 a.m. Friday and placed a gun at his back. The robber forced him to open the safe in the store, then forced him into a car in the parking lot. Police said the suspects duct taped the victim’s hands, blindfolded him and drove to him another location where he was released. The manager told police he never saw any of his attackers.
Utah Senator Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:25PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Senate majority leader Sheldon Killpack was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Utah Highway Patrol DUI squad member spotted a car driving erratically in Salt Lake City Friday morning and it was discovered Killpack was the driver. UHP Sergeant Jeff Nigbur said Killpack did poorly with his field sobriety tests and then refused a breathalyzer. He was taken into custody. Killpack was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail at 2:45 a.m. Investigators have since been able to get a warrant to check Killpack’s blood, but the blood won’t be back for a while. Senate President Michael Waddoups also released a statement saying the Senate will keep Killpack in their thoughts and prayers in this difficult time for his family.
Girl Hit By Car, Police Searching For Driver
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:21PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A car struck an 11-year-old girl who was riding her bike to school Friday morning in Salt Lake City, and the driver kept going. Salt Lake City police said the girl was crossing 300 South and West Temple in a crosswalk when a car made a turn and hit her. She was thrown to the ground, but suffered only minor injuries. A passer-by stopped to help the girl get up and make sure she was OK. She then rode her bike the rest of the way to school. Police said they hoped the person who helped the girl got a good look at the car that hit her, since they’re bereft of a description at this point.
Man Accused of Forging MLBer ID To Steal Car
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:15PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Authorities in Utah say a 24-year-old man posed as a Major League Baseball player in attempts to steal a car. Matthew T. Van Meter of Elko, Nev., is being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an appearance in Utah state court on felony charges, including theft and forgery. Charging papers accuse Van Meter of using documents identifying himself as Chicago Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin to buy a 2010 Dodge pickup worth $50,000 in West Valley City. Officials say it’s not clear if Van Meter had any legitimate connection with Colvin. Colvin is a 24-year-old from Georgia who appeared in six games with the Cubs last season. He is regarded as one of the team’s top prospects.
New Recycle Bins Showing Up Around Glen Canyon
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:12PM
(KANAB)—It’s become easier to recycle at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There are 17 new community recycling trailers being distributed around Lake Powell and Glen Canyon, primarily at boat ramps and marinas around the park. One is at the park’s headquarters in Page, Ariz. The blue and green trailers have separate bins for cardboard, plastic, aluminum and glass. They’re replacing older and smaller recycling bins in the park. Collected material will be shipped to recyclers in Utah, Arizona and California.
Big Game Hunting Applications Available Soon
Published on January 15, 2010 at 02:08PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will begin accepting big game hunting applications February 1. Utah wildlife licensing coordinator Judi Tutorow says nearly 300,000 people are expected to apply for available permits this year. However, not everyone will get a permit. Division spokesman Mark Hadley says when all permits are finally approved in the spring, there will be about 125,000 available. The deadline for application is March 1 and results of the permit drawing will be available April 29.
Bomb threat closes Lehi High School
Published on January 15, 2010 at 12:46PM
(LEHI) – Lehi High School has been placed on lockdown due to a bomb threat this morning. News reports also say that I-15 on and off ramps at Lehi Main Street have been closed because of the threat. Police say that students have not been evacuated but are being kept in their classrooms until the threat is evaluated and the school is searched. Officials say the threat was phoned in at about noon today. Bomb sniffing dogs are also on the scene.
Moab Mill Tailings Project reaches milestone
Published on January 15, 2010 at 11:31AM
(MOAB) – The Mill Tailings Removal Project near Moab has reached a milestone. Federal Project Director Donald Metzler said crews shipped 136 containers of mill tailings, the maximum number that can be transported in a single train. The load was sent from Moab to a disposal cell 30 miles north near Crescent Junction. Metzler said the shipment held about 4700 tons of tailings, bringing the total quantity shipped to more than 680,000 tons. The bulk of the tailings shipped was funded by federal stimulus dollars. In addition, Metzler said construction of an underpass on SR-279, which cuts across the Moab project site, was completed in December. The underpass is used by trucks hauling tailings containers to and from the rail loading area, helping curtail more than 500 potential interactions with highway traffic each day.
Sandy man admits to Carbon campground killing
Published on January 15, 2010 at 10:54AM
(PRICE) – A Sandy man has admitted to choking his friend to death during a fight last year at a Carbon County campground. At the 7th District Court in Price on Wednesday, 23-year old, Paul Willson pled guilty to a lesser count of third-degree felony homicide by assault, in the death of 20-year old, Jonathan Tobey during a mutual friend’s overnight birthday party on Aug. 7. Willson faces up to five years in prison when he will be sentenced by Judge George Harmond on March 3. According to court filings, Willson and Tobey were planning to spend the night with three others near Soldier Summit at the Price Recreation Area, when they began fighting over an incident involving two female campers. Court records said that Tobey had been drinking heavily during the altercation with Willson and the fight got out of hand. Willson apparently accidently caused the death of Tobey while trying to restrain him.
Forest employees participate in fundraiser
Published on January 15, 2010 at 10:41AM
(RICHFIELD) – Employees on the Fishlake National Forest and Richfield Field Office have joined forces to raise money for non-profit charitable organizations. Forest Supervisor John Zapell says the fundraiser gives forest employees the opportunity to show their generosity and help. Zapell said on Nov. 17, 18 and 19th last year, employees sponsored a variety of activities, including daily baked goods, auctions and lunches. The three-day sale raised $2400 for the cause. Forest fundraisers are connected to the Combined Federal Campaign, a nationwide effort to raise contributions for a wide range of recognized local and national organizations.
Richfield nuisance ordinance marks success
Published on January 15, 2010 at 09:19AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials are proud of the success of a compliance program that was implemented two years ago to solve nuisance problems throughout the city. Mayor Brad Ramsay says most residents have responded positively to the hiring of an Enforcement Officer to educate the public on compliance with the program. Billingsley addressed the city council at this week’s meeting stating that out of the total of 675 Notices of Violation issued since 2007, 618 home and business owners have complied with the ordinance, resulting in a 92% compliant rate. Ramsay said that occasionally, a ten-day notice has been given for aggravated or hazardous conditions on private and business property in the city and if not complied with in that time, a second notice has been given with another 10-30 days to comply. If non-compliance continues, Ramsay said the final step in the process is legal action or abatement procedures.
Crashes on I-70, SR-89 injures drivers
Published on January 15, 2010 at 08:14AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Joseph woman was injured in a rollover Wednesday morning at the south exit of Richfield on I-70. According to a UHP report, 18-year old, Stacia Bess was traveling eastbound in a 2000 Chevy S-14, when she took the exit too fast and rolled at about 7:45am. The report said Bess was not wearing her seatbelt and sustained minor injuries. She was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield and treated. Bess was cited for traveling too fast for conditions. UHP also investigated a crash into the Sevier River six miles south of Circleville Wednesday morning at about 6:00. The report said Jessica Kellum of Circleville was traveling southbound on SR-89 in a 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, when she came around a corner and lost control. She was wearing her seatbelt and refused medical treatment. Kellum was not taken to the hospital.
Richfield rules against all-star clubs
Published on January 15, 2010 at 07:37AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sports clubs and all-star leagues may have to pay a fee if they use facilities in the Sevier School District. Richfield Parks and Recreation Director Paul Foster said the District is developing a policy to require a fee from general user groups to use school facilities. The proposed policy has caused the public to look for other options so they don’t have to pay the fee and have asked the city to organize club and all-star leagues in order for the programs to continue. Foster said his department is not considering any options to organize public programs because most of them duplicate programs already offered by the city. He said public programs are “inclusive” which eliminates participants who are not allowed to tryout for the teams and they’re generally expensive. In addition, Foster said the city is liable for every aspect of a recreation program, including participants, officials, scorekeepers, site supervisors, coaches and other program volunteers. Foster addressed his concerns at the Richfield City Council meeting held this week.
Jazz Get Big Gaines On Investment Against Cavs
Published on January 15, 2010 at 12:04AM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Sundiata Gaines, currently on his second 10-day contract for the Utah Jazz may have gotten the extension he’s sought after. Gaines made a clutch 3-pointer as time expired, while making all three of his shots on the evening and the Jazz edged the Cleveland Cavaliers, 97-96 Thursday at EnergySolutions Arena in NBA action. Gaines’ shot brought what was an exciting 4th Quarter to a close as the Cavaliers had just finished off a 22-4 run with LeBron James (36 points) scoring 20 in that span. Even after James’ second successive 3-pointer in as many possessions gave Cleveland a 94-88 lead with just over a minute left to play, the Cavaliers did themselves in with sporadic free-throw shooting, enabling Gaines, the rookie out of Georgia who had previously played for the Idaho Stampede in the NBA’s Developmental League, to hit the game-winner. Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz before fouling out while Utah pulled off the win, despite injuries to Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko. The win improved Utah to 22-17 on the season while the Cavs slumped to 30-11. In other NBA action Thursday, Chicago clipped Boston, 96-83.