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Sens Smack Bruins
Published on January 18, 2010 at 11:35PM
BOSTON (AP)—Daniel Alfredsson amassed a hat trick while Alexei Kovalev and Jonathan Chechoo also scored as the Ottawa Senators dismantled the Boston Bruins, 5-1 Monday at T.D. Banknorth Garden. The win was big for the Senators, as it improved them to 25-21-4 on the season and enabled them to tie Boston for second place in the Northeast Division, with 54 points. The Buffalo Sabres, with 64 points, are in first. Daniel Paille scored the sole goal in the loss for the Bruins, which dropped them to 23-17-8. In other NHL action Monday, the New York Islanders blanked New Jersey, 4-0, Tampa Bay edged Carolina, 3-2, Buffalo crushed Phoenix, 7-2, Columbus doubled up St. Louis, 4-2, Florida stymied Atlanta, 1-0, Dallas stymied Minnesota, 4-3, Toronto waxed Nashville, 4-3, Colorado hammered Edmonton, 6-0 and San Jose decimated Calgary, 9-1.
Lady Cavs Oust Hokies
Published on January 18, 2010 at 11:32PM
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP)—Monica Wright had 27 points and the #24 Virginia Lady Cavaliers pummeled their in-state rivals, the Virginia Tech Lady Hokies, 70-56 Monday in women’s Top 25 college basketball action. Wright made 11 of her 17 field goal attempts on the game for the Lady Cavs, who improved to 12-5 on the season. Utahya Drye had 18 points, seven boards and six assists in the loss for the Lady Hokies, which dropped them to 11-6 on the season. In other Top 25 action Monday, #1 Connecticut decimated #7 Duke, 81-48.
Wildcats Gore Horns
Published on January 18, 2010 at 11:24PM
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP)—Jamar Samuels amassed 15 of his 20 points in the first half and the #9 Kansas State Wildcats handed the top-ranked Texas Longhorns their first loss of the season with a 71-62 win Monday at Bramlage Coliseum in men’s Top 25 college basketball action. Curtis Kelly added 17 points and Rodney McGruder stepped up with 11 more for the Wildcats, who improved to 16-2. Despite their shoddy shooting behind the arc (only 1 of 12 on 3-point attempts), Kansas State’s extended man-to-man defense flummoxed the Longhorns all night, causing them to shoot a pedestrian 36 percent from the field. Avery Bradley had 11 points to pace Texas in the loss, which dropped them to 17-1. Currently, both the Wildcats and Longhorns are in a second place tie in Big 12 conference play, with preseason national title contender Kansas in first. In other Top 25 action Monday, #5 Syracuse outclassed Notre Dame, 84-71.
Nowitzki's Big Night Leads Mavs Past Celts
Published on January 18, 2010 at 11:16PM
BOSTON (AP)—After getting uncharacteristically blown out by the Toronto Raptors Sunday, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle wanted his Mavs to reassert themselves defensively. If Monday evening’s 99-90 win over the Boston Celtics is any indication, the Mavericks have taken Carlisle’s message to heart. While Boston was able to make more than 50 percent of their shots, Dallas used a 34-18 surge in the 3rd Quarter to seize control of the game en route to their 27th win of the season against 14 losses. Dirk Nowitzki had 37 points and seven rebounds for Dallas in the win, while Jason Kidd added 13 points and seven assists for the Mavericks. Paul Pierce had 24 points and Ray Allen stepped up with 21 more for the Celtics, who lost their third consecutive home game. In other NBA action Monday, New York downed Detroit, 99-91, Washington stunned Portland, 97-92, Oklahoma City clipped Atlanta, 94-91, Charlotte held off Sacramento, 105-103, Houston outlasted Milwaukee, 101-98 in overtime, San Antonio waxed New Orleans, 97-90, the Los Angeles Clippers stonewalled New Jersey, 106-95, Minnesota surged past Philadelphia, 108-103 in overtime, Golden State smacked Chicago, 114-97, Memphis outgunned Phoenix, 125-118 and the Los Angeles Lakers humbled Orlando, 98-92.
Fire Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Boy
Published on January 18, 2010 at 02:15PM
(SOUTH SALT LAKE)—An apartment fire in South Salt Lake claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy Monday afternoon. The fire occurred just before 12:30 p.m. at the Royal Garden Apartments in South Salt Lake and fire crews responded swiftly to smoke and flames shooting from the apartment complex. The fire was doused shortly thereafter and the boy’s brother and mother were being treated for smoke inhalation. A number of residents were forced from their homes and some even said they had to jump from the second story to escape. Several also reported sounds of explosion. There is no word on the cause of the fire as of yet.
City of Highland Gets Rid of Pricey Lobbyist
Published on January 18, 2010 at 02:10PM
(HIGHLAND)—The city of Highland in Utah County has gotten rid of its $5,000-a-month lobbyist. New city mayor Lynn Ritchie says the new council members had asked to review the contract and discontinue it as soon as possible because of the cost. The city hired a lobbyist about a year ago to push for funding for an $8 million visitors center and administrative building near the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Although the city won’t use its own building, elected officials had defended the decision to hire the lobbyist because they said the city benefited from tourism in the canyon. The project has received $1.6 million from Congress.
Utahns To Celebrate Civil Rights Day With Speakers, Parades, Service
Published on January 18, 2010 at 02:07PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The NAACP’s Salt Lake City branch celebrated Civil Rights Day with a luncheon and address from the commander of the Tooele Army Depot. The event Monday was titled, “NAACP 100 Years: Bold Dreams, Big Victories. Other events included a 3.5 march and parade from Salt Lake City’s Sugarhouse Park to the University of Utah’s Kingsbury Hall.
Officials Warn of Poor Air Quality in Northern Utah
Published on January 18, 2010 at 02:04PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Although a winter storm has moved into Utah, officials are still warning northern Utah residents about poor air quality across several counties. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has called a “red” day for Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties on Monday. In extreme northern Utah, Cache County was also having a red day Monday.
Family Demands Reimbursement For Damage From SWAT Search
Published on January 18, 2010 at 01:59PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Salt Lake City family wants the city to pay for damage from a SWAT team search of their house. This has stemmed from the January 5 search for the man accused of fatally shooting Millard County Sheriff’s deputy Josie Fox. Police originally believed the suspect, Roberto Roman, was hiding at the Salt Lake City home of his cousin, Guillermo Miramontes. A car believed to be connected to the shooting was spotted in front of the house. Officers received permission to search the premises and ended up firing 10 canisters of tear gas into the house before entering. Family members told the Salt Lake Tribune they’re afraid they’ll get stuck with the cost of repairing the house. Salt Lake City is not commenting due to the pending claim.
States Rights In State Legislature
Published on January 18, 2010 at 09:56AM
(Manti) The State Legislative session will begin on January 25th, and one of the big issues that is taking shape this year is intrusion by the Federal Government on the rights guaranteed to the states by the United States Constitution. Under the threat of Federally mandated health care and possible cap and trade legislation, state leaders are looking to exert the right of the state to opt out of mandates levied by the Federal Government in areas that are reserved for the states under the Constitution. Outside of the rights issue, the other half of the threat is the cost of the programs that would be forced on the state, and the strain it would put on an already tight budget. State Senator Ralph Okerlund commented that while the Federal bills are still being debated and the language is not final, the Legislature will do its best to exert the rights of the state in a general way to try and cover the bases. As an example Okerlund says that he will co-sponsor a bill to protect the right to keep and bear arms in the state as a pre-emptive measure in case Congress moves to further restrict gun ownership.
Planned burn for Wayne County
Published on January 18, 2010 at 07:39AM
(LOA) – Fire crews on the Fishlake National Forest plan a prescribed burn of 200 acres east of Fremont, Lyman and Horse Valley in Wayne County. The burn should begin Tuesday depending on the weather. Personnel on the Fremont River Ranger District say the Cedar Creek project contains 3,569 acres of wildlife habitat and hazardous fuels that need to be reduced. Throughout 2009, crews with chainsaws and skid steer loaders with brush saws removed encroaching small diameter pinyon and juniper, creating piles that need to be burned. Fire and smoke may be visible from Wayne County communities.