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Sharks Take a Bite Out of Kings
Published on January 19, 2010 at 11:12PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe scored two goals apiece and the San Jose Sharks sunk the Los Angeles Kings, 5-1 Tuesday at STAPLES Center in NHL action. Dan Boyle also scored for the Sharks, who were fresh off of a 9-1 rout of the Calgary Flames Monday before their dismantling of the Kings. By virtue of Ottawa’s 4-1 win over Chicago, the Sharks now have the best mark in the NHL standings with 74 points through 51 games. Wayne Simmonds scored the sole goal in defeat for Los Angeles. In other NHL action Tuesday, the New York Rangers crushed Tampa Bay, 8-2, Philadelphia bested Columbus, 5-3, Washington edged Detroit, 3-2, Atlanta got past Toronto, 4-3, Pittsburgh stonewalled the New York Islanders, 6-4, and Anaheim outlasted Buffalo, 5-4.
Lady Hoyas Edge Cincinnati
Published on January 19, 2010 at 11:05PM
CINCINNATI (AP)—Monica McNutt amassed a career-high 26 points and the #18 Georgetown Lady Hoyas edged the Cincinnati Lady Bearcats, 60-56 Tuesday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. McNutt made eight of her 12 3-point attempts and scored 11 straight points in the second half to lead the Lady Hoyas to the win which improved them to 16-2 on the season. Kahla Roudebush had 25 points for Cincinnati in the loss which dropped them to 8-9. In other Top 25 action Tuesday, #5 Notre Dame pounded Louisville, 78-60.
Wichita States Pulls off "Shocker"
Published on January 19, 2010 at 10:57PM
WICHITA, Kan. (AP)-J.T. Durley posted 19 points and Graham Hatch added 14 more as the Wichita State Shockers clipped the #22 Northern Iowa Panthers, 60-51 Tuesday at the Koch Arena in men’s Top 25 college basketball action. The Shockers improved to 17-3 with the win and amassed their second win of the season over a Top 25 opponent, having previously dismantled then#16 Texas Tech December 19 and have now won 12 consecutive home games. The win improved Wichita State to 17-3 and 6-2 in Missouri Valley conference play. Jordan Eglseder had 12 points in the loss for the Panthers, who suffered only their second loss of the season in 18 games. In other Top 25 action Tuesday, #8 Tennessee outlasted Alabama, 63-56, #15 Purdue surged past Illinois, 84-78, #18 Georgia Tech edged #16 Clemson, 66-64 and #25 Ohio State crushed Northwestern, 76-56.
Cavs Outlast Raptors @ C-Town
Published on January 19, 2010 at 10:51PM
CLEVELAND (AP)—LeBron James amassed 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and Shaquille O’Neal joined prestigious company as the Cleveland Cavaliers got past the Toronto Raptors, 108-100 Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena in NBA action. O’Neal had 16 points on the night and in the first half, became the fifth player in NBA history to amass 28,000 points, joining Hall of Famers Karl Malone, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan. Mo Williams added 22 points and 10 assists for the Cavs, who improved to 32-11 on the season with the win. Chris Bosh had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors in the loss, while Andrea Bargnani had 19 points and six boards for Toronto. In other NBA action Tuesday, Miami scorched Indiana, 113-83.
Prep Sports Roundup: 1/19
Published on January 19, 2010 at 10:19PM
MANTI, Utah (AP)—Kirill Jordan had 20 points and the American Leadership Eagles pummeled the Manti Templars, 73-50 Tuesday in non-region boys basketball action. Kyle Moore had 17 points in the loss for Manti.
FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Tressa Lyman had 22 points for the Enterprise Lady Wolves in a 65-41 dismantling of the Millard Lady Eagles in Region 13 girls basketball action Tuesday. Keri Brunson’s 13 points led the way for Millard in defeat.
PAROWAN, Utah (AP)—Samantha Houston amassed 22 points and Kelly Livingston added 17 more as the Kanab Cowgirls got past the Parowan Lady Rams, 53-47 Tuesday in Region 13 girls basketball action.
RHS player is "unstoppable stopper"
Published on January 19, 2010 at 04:06PM
(RICHFIELD) – A Richfield High School basketball player is being honored by her family, friends and teammates for her determination to play in spite of a debilitating disease she’s had since she was three years of age. Shacari Hinck has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and is a two-year starter for the Wildcats, a team that won the 2A state championship last season in overtime. This season, she’s averaging 7.2 points for the 12-1 Wildcats. Her father, Rod, says his daughter has had pain all her life and just works through it. Richfield coach, Marc Peterson says Shacari is known as the “unstoppable stopper” because of her toughness mentally and physically on and off the court. Rod said his family treats Shacari like there’s nothing wrong, even when the disease gets the best of her. He said Shacari wants to be judged by her abilities and not defined by a disability.
More States Taking In Expired Meds in 2009
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:32PM
(LAYTON)—States are increasingly collecting unused and expired prescription drugs from America’s medicine cabinets, with several reporting a record haul in 2009. As the programs grow, some worry about sustaining the locally funded efforts and are floating legislation to have pharmaceutical companies foot the bill. Initially motivated by concerns about flushed pharmaceuticals reaching drinking water supplies, programs are also surging for another reason, prescription drug overdoses. Utah, for instance, saw a 500 percent jump in the number of deaths attributed to pain medications between 1999 and 2007. In Utah, nearly 40 medication-collection bins have been placed in police department lobbies. State officials say 5,000 pounds of unused medications have been collected since 2007.
Official Optimistic Ruling Won't Hurt Water Deal
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:23PM
(DENVER)—Colorado’s top water official is optimistic that a setback to a California water conservation plan won’t derail an agreement affecting the use of the Colorado River by six other western states. Dick Wolfe, the director of the Colorado Division of Water Resources, said Tuesday that water officials have shown a new collective will to overcome obstacles to cooperation on the river. A California state judge invalidated a conservation plan intended to curtail southern California’s overuse of the river. Among other things, the plan called for an effort to restore California’s Salton Sea, an enormous desert lake. The judge said California lawmakers hadn’t approved the state’s share of the Salton Sea project cost. An appeal is planned and the judge left the deal in place for now. The California conservation plan also called for transferring trillions of gallons of water from agricultural to municipal use. By expanding its municipal water supply through those transfers rather than taking more water from the Colorado River, California was set to become part of a landmark 2007 agreement on managing the Colorado River during droughts. Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are also party to the deal. Unless the California conservation plan is resurrected or replaced, it could undermine the 2007 deal. Nevertheless, Wolfe believes water officials will find a fix because of a new willingness to cooperate after decades of legal disputes. Wolfe also said it’s too early to predict with any certainty how the California ruling might affect Colorado and other states.
UVU Selling Naming Rights To Former McKay Events Center
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:16PM
(OREM)—Utah Valley University is looking for a new name for its events center that until last Tuesday was named after a former prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The school says the original donors of the events center, who requested David O McKay’s name be used, now say it’s time for the school to remove the names in a fundraising endeavor to raise more money. McKay’s name has been transferred to the school’s education building, which university president Matthew Holland says is a fitting honor since President McKay spent much of his life furthering education. President Holland also said the school has seen enormous growth while experiencing budget cuts of 17 percent or higher. It is currently looking for opportunities to help feel its monetary needs as well. Some students say they’re unhappy with the move, saying the school lost part of its history with the name removal. At the events center, the statue of President McKay has been moved to the education building. The school is hoping for a good-sized but fair-market value price for the naming rights even in a tough economy because the building is the most visible on campus. The school will now commence accepting naming rights offers from businesses and individuals. At this point, it’s unsure what the asking price will be and where the money will be used once naming rights are sold.
Critics Worried About Attempt To Close Abortion Law Loophole
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:12PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Planned Parenthood says the House 12 bill would penalize women who miscarry. Executive Director Melissa Bird says women, medical professionals, clergy and spouses could be prosecuted for the loss of a pregnancy. Bird says a woman who falls while skiing, for example, or is in a car accident and miscarries could be prosecuted for reckless behavior. The bill’s sponsor, Carl Wimmer of Herriman, says that won’t happen. Wimmer said Planned Parenthood is opposed to the concept in general. Wimmer wrote the amendments after a Vernal teenager was not charged with a crime although she sought an illegal abortion. He believes the state will pass the bill and that it has bi-partisan support. Wimmer believes that once it passes in the Legislation in Utah, many other states will fall in line.
Poll Shows Utahns Favor Tuition Hikes
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:09PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A new poll says Utahns favor raising college tuition over program cuts. The Deseret News/KSL-TV survey of 419 residents was conducted statewide last week by Dan Jones and Associates. The poll found 43 percent definitely or probably support raising tuition, while 32 percent say the state should definitely or probably cut programs. Utah’s nine state-funded colleges and universities have already lost 940 jobs and a number of programs.
Senator Bramble Withdraws From Senate Leadership Race
Published on January 19, 2010 at 03:04PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Senator Curtis Bramble of Provo says he’s withdrawing from the internal contest for Senate majority leader. This means Representative Scott Jenkins of Plain City and the current majority whip, will likely assume the majority leader position. The decision will come at a special Republican caucus meeting Wednesday. The majority leader position was formerly held by Sheldon Killpack who resigned his Senate seat last weekend following his arrest for driving while impaired. Bramble says he’s withdrawing in light of the dramatic events over the past week caused by Killpack for his DUI. Bramble also stated he knows some will speculate another reason, perhaps that he lacked the votes to win, but he pushed all reasons aside. Senator Jenkins was literally unaware of this, saying he was surprised about Bramble’s decision early Tuesday.
Proposal Aims To Clarify Brandishing of Guns
Published on January 19, 2010 at 02:58PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah state lawmakers are considering some changes in gun laws that would allow concealed-carry permit holders to show off their guns or verbally threaten deadly force if they feel lives are in danger. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Stephen Sandstrom or Orem says the law, HB78, would clarify what he feels is an implied, but not a written, right. He says brandishing a weapon for any reason other than self-defense would continue to be illegal. Some gun control advocates have criticized the proposed legislation, saying allowing someone to show a weapon during an intense situation only makes matters worse and can lead to violence or death.
Regents OK 3 New Degrees @ Dixie State
Published on January 19, 2010 at 02:39PM
(ST. GEORGE)—The Utah State Board of Regents has approved three new degree programs at Dixie State College. As of this fall, the college will offer a four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology. A couple of two-year associate’s degrees will also be available. One will be in clinical laboratory science and the other in operations management. As of last Friday, the regents approved the degree programs. Dixie State will now offer 13 baccalaureate degrees.
Utah Shakespearean Festival Gets $3 Million Grant
Published on January 19, 2010 at 02:34PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Utah Shakespearean Festival has received a $3 million grant to help with the construction of a new theater. Festival Executive Director R. Scott Phillips says the grant from the George S. and Delores Dore Eccles Foundation is the single-largest gift received by the Tony-award winning production. The $33.7 million project calls for tearing down the 40-year-old, outdoor Adams Theater on the campus of Southern Utah University in Cedar City and building a new facility a block away. The new theater would anchor the Utah Shakespearean Festival for the Arts and would resemble the Adams Theater, but have state-of-the-art amenities and a retractable roof for inclement weather. Thus far, $1.6 million has been raised for the project while another $5.5 million is needed before construction can start.
Monroe City adopts water plan
Published on January 19, 2010 at 12:34PM
(MONROE) – The Monroe City Council has approved a resolution to update the city’s water conservation plan. At last week’s city council meeting, officials said updating the plan every five years helps ensure the availability and future costs of the water supply in the city. Monroe City currently provides culinary water to 830 residential users, 25 commercial customers, 18 agricultural customers for stock watering and one wholesale customer. The city has both culinary and irrigation water systems in place which appears to be adequate through the year 2016. Monroe City has also implemented a water management plan to monitor watering practices to avert wasteful watering.
CUFS building faces delays in funding
Published on January 19, 2010 at 11:35AM
(RICHFIELD) – Delays in the construction of a new building for the Central Utah Food Sharing Program has created a shortfall in funding to complete the building. Director Roene Shaw says she’ll have to go before the Community Impact Board in Salt Lake City in the spring to ask for more money. Shaw said funding for the project has been going on for six months but the design and engineering of the building has caused delays in getting the project out for bid. She said the engineer must now make the plans fit the building that was purchased. Richfield City was also able to get two grants for the project, making the city the owner of the building. City officials said they will lease the building to the Central Utah Food Sharing Program when it’s completed. Shaw also commented that directors applied for grants from the LDS Church and another foundation but were not able to secure them. She said due to the funding problems, money has not been available to complete the project.
Richfield Police arrest burglar Saturday
Published on January 19, 2010 at 09:48AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield Police arrested an Elsinore man in connection with an attempted burglary of Winkel Distributing west of the city over the weekend. Police reports said they arrested 21-year old, Ammon King after getting a call at about 4pm Saturday. The report said police were able to get a description of his vehicle, a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and stopped King in Elsinore within an hour of the attempted break-in. King was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license. Sevier County Deputies are also on the lookout for a suspect that broke into the Johnson’s Feedlot near Aurora on Saturday and stole a computer.
Kuhni Sons facing environmental violations
Published on January 19, 2010 at 08:24AM
(MILLS) – An animal by-products plant in Juab County could be shut down due to environmental violations, financial woes and family squabbles. According to a Deseret News report, John Kuhni Sons of Mills, has been fighting for years over ownership of the company since they moved from Provo to the Juab County location in the tiny town of Mills. In January of 2005, Juab County Sheriff’s Deputies and officials from the Central Utah Public Health Department, found a 10-foot deep pit next to the plant containing “raw, untreated high-strength slaughterhouse waste” and the following month, found waste water running from the plant into nearby Chicken Creek. Division of Water Quality officials took samples and discovered fecal bacteria and other contaminants. Six other violations were also found at the company, including the illegal dumping of boiler water on private property in Sanpete, Juab and Utah Counties. Plant managers blame the disposal problems on equipment failures, operator error and misunderstandings and said state fines of over $200,000 would force the company to close its doors. State officials say the county needs the plant to avoid dumping of animal carcasses in landfills but the company needs to comply with state regulations in order to remain open.
Rock Springs residents angry over quakes
Published on January 19, 2010 at 07:37AM
(ROCK SPRINGS, WY.) – Damages caused by man-made earthquakes in 2007 in Rock Springs, WY. have made residents angry with government inaction. Residents say the damages caused by a government project to collapse old coal mines under the town are making their homes worse and the government isn’t fixing it. Residents, Esther Shafe and Becky Kelley say the man-made quakes affected their families and homes. Another resident, Karla McAffee said she has already spent $50,000 just to avoid disaster. The Wyoming Attorney General’s office said residents should not make repairs until the state does an assessment and the Wyoming Legislature said the inaction is unacceptable. Some officials have argued the pounding was meant to be a good thing and there’s no proof the pounding is what damaged the homes. The Legislature will take up the matter in the upcoming session.
Washington County hit by power outage
Published on January 19, 2010 at 06:50AM
(DAMMERON VALLEY) – A power outage affecting more than 1500 residents in Washington County Monday night took crews almost 13 hours to restore. Rocky Mountain Power officials said the outage started just before 10pm but crews were unable to find the cause, even after reclosing circuit breakers to restore power. RMP said about 1150 customers remained powerless until the problem was found at a substation in Middleton where a switch had failed. Crews were able to restore power completely to the few remaining customers by 11pm Monday.