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Cowgirls Edge Lady Horns
Published on February 24, 2010 at 11:21PM
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP)—Andrea Riley had 33 points, including the last 17 points in regulation for the #17 Oklahoma State Cowgirls in a 73-72 win over the #16 Texas Lady Longhorns Wednesday in Top 25 womens’ college basketball action. Tegan Cunningham added 18 points and 12 boards for Oklahoma State, who improved to 19-8 on the season. Brittainy Raven had 20 points in the loss for the Lady Horns, who fell to 19-8. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #1 Connecticut stonewalled Syracuse, 87-66, #22 Vanderbilt clipped Florida, 71-60, #23 Hartford downed Albany, 63-57, #5 Xavier smacked Charlotte, 81-61, #19 St. John’s humbled Rutgers, 60-52 and #3 Nebraska overpowered #10 Oklahoma, 80-64.
Cougars Gash Aztecs
Published on February 24, 2010 at 11:17PM
PROVO, Utah (AP)—Jimmer Fredette had 26 points and the #11 Brigham Young Cougars overpowered the San Diego State Aztecs, 82-68 Wednesday at the Marriott Center in mens Top 25 college basketball action. Jackson Emery added 18 more for the Cougars, who improved to 26-3, including 11-2 in Mountain West Conference play. D.J. Gay had 15 points in the loss for the Aztecs, who fell to 20-8. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #9 Ohio State clipped Penn State, 75-67, #18 Temple waxed Dayton, 49-41, Notre Dame hammered #16 Pittsburgh, 68-53, #25 Texas-El Paso outlasted Southern Mississippi, 59-56, #3 Purdue held off Minnesota, 59-58, Baylor stonewalled #23 Texas A&M, 70-66, #21 Texas bested Oklahoma State, 69-59 and #8 Villanova smacked South Florida, 74-49.
Jazz Down Bobcats
Published on February 24, 2010 at 11:08PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Carlos Boozer posted 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz overcame an 11-point halftime deficit to oust the Charlotte Bobcats, 102-93 Wednesday in NBA action at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz turned the tide with a 31-16 surge in the 3rd Quarter while the Bobcats, currently seeking to fend off Milwaukee for the eight and final seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, failed to capitalize off of a solid first half which saw them post 53 points and generally suppress one of the NBA’s elite teams. Deron Williams added 20 points and 12 assists for Utah as the Jazz improved to 37-20 on the season. Gerald Wallace had 27 points and eight rebounds for the Bobcats while Tyrus Thomas added 20 more for Charlotte, who fell to 27-29. In other NBA action Wednesday, Atlanta edged Minnesota, 98-92, Memphis stymied Washington, 99-94, Portland gashed Toronto, 101-87, Chicago clipped Indiana, 120-110, Milwaukee bludgeoned New Orleans, 115-95, Orlando smoked Houston, 110-92, San Antonio tripped up Oklahoma City, 95-87, Dallas humbled the Los Angeles Lakers, 101-96, Phoenix scorched Philadelphia, 106-95, and the Los Angeles Clippers stonewalled Detroit, 97-91.
Prep Sports Roundup: 2/24
Published on February 24, 2010 at 10:27PM
ORDERVILLE, Utah (AP)—Bo Thomas had 16 points and the Milford Tigers stymied the Valley Buffaloes, 54-42 Wednesday in the first round of the Region 20 tournament. Clay Williams had 13 points in the loss for the Buffaloes.
TROPIC, Utah (AP)—Kace Roundy and Kam Roundy had 22 points apiece and the Bryce Valley Mustangs got past the Wayne Badgers, 72-64 in the first round of the Region 20 tournament Wednesday. Cason Chappell had 16 points in the loss for Wayne.
PANGUITCH, Utah (AP)—Eric Frandsen amassed 24 points and Brooks Leach stepped up with 23 more as the Panguitch Bobcats torched the Escalante Moquis, 69-41 Wednesday in the first round of the Region 20 tournament. Daniel Munson had 11 points in the loss for Escalante.
*please note that the tournament will resume at Canyon View High School. Please check our brackets for game times and note that all games through the 1A tournament next week will be on Classy FM KMGR.
Kennecott/Chief Consolidated sign mining agreement
Published on February 24, 2010 at 04:10PM
(EUREKA) – A mining company has signed an agreement with Kennecott Exploration, Co. to mine for copper, gold and molybdenum in Eureka in Juab County. Chief Consolidated Mining Co. officials says the agreement will be complete when all parties involved sign the contracts. Under terms of the agreement, Kennecott will focus on the Big Hill Project, a hill in the center of the 16,000 acre area, owned by Chief Consolidated, including part of Eureka. Kennecott would earn 51% of the project by completing a pre-feasibility study or incur $20 million in costs, whichever comes first. If successful, Kennecott would get another 4% of the project once Kennecott’s parent corporation, Rio Tinto, accepts the study. Chief Consolidated’s other properties are not affected by the agreement.
Senate Approves Bill Banning Teen Drivers From Using Cell Phones
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:55PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Anyone younger than 18 would be prohibited from using a cell phone while driving under a bill approved by the Utah Senate. It is already illegal for everyone in the state to text or e-mail while driving. Senate Bill 113, sponsored by Democrat Ross Romero of Salt Lake City, would extend the prohibition to teens speaking on cell phones. Romero says keeping teenagers off cell phones will reduce accidents considerably. The bill cleared the Senate on a 19-8 vote.
Layton Man Faces Charges For Beating Daughter With A Chain
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:47PM
(LAYTON)—A Layton man faces charges for allegedly beating his daughter with a cane. The Standard-Examiner reports that police say Ralph Andrew Clark was using the cane following knee surgery. Clark struck his 17-year-old daughter several times after getting into an argument over whether or not she could go out with friends. She suffered minor injuries to her legs, arms and torso. This is not the first time Clark has been accused of assaulting his children. In January, he was arrested for beating a child with a broom and a shovel. He pleaded guilty to a charge of simple assault in connection with the incident. Clark was arrested Monday and is currently in the Davis County Jail. The case now rests with the Davis County Attorney’s Office to screen for formal charges.
Woman Arrested For Armed Robbery
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:43PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Police arrested a woman following the armed robbery of a Salt Lake City Radio Shack Wednesday morning. Officers were able to catch her almost immediately after the robbery occurred. Authorities stated the robbery occurred around 10:45 a.m. and that Lourdes Herrera walked into the store with a gun and demanded money. A store employee gave her an unknown amount of money and Herrera took off in a car. No one was injured. Almost immediately, a number of officers were on the scene, searching for the suspect. Police have not yet released what type of weapon was used in the robbery. After the suspect was apprehended, officers searched the car and took items for evidence.
Weber School District Bans Spice
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:38PM
(WEBER COUNTY)—Weber School District has banned a type of incense that can be smoked to produce a marijuana-like “high.” The drug is known as damiana, but has also been referred to as “Spice,” under which title it is sold under several brand names, including “Black Mamba.” District officials say they have informed parents that any student found with it on school grounds will be disciplined as if they had brought any other controlled substance on campus.
Asiata Granted 1-Year Extension By NCAA
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:33PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—University of Utah and former Snow College and Hunter High tailback Matt Asiata, who has missed 21 games in the last three seasons due to injury, has been granted a one-year extension by the NCAA. Asiata is rehabilitating from knee surgery and will not be able to participate in spring ball, but is expected to be at full strength for fall camp. Asiata started the first four games of the 2009 season and averaged a Mountain West Conference-best 101.3 rushing yards a game before sustaining a knee injury against Louisville. Asiata finished the season with 330 yards and four touchdowns while amassing a career-high 156 yards against Utah State in the season opener.
Money Intended For Fire Recovery Near New Harmony
Published on February 24, 2010 at 02:29PM
(NEW HARMONY)—Federal money will help rehabilitate land near the southern Utah town of New Harmony and safeguard against flooding after a fire swept through the area last summer. The Mill Flat fire burned across 19 square miles, destroying three homes and several outbuildings. Some now worry about the potential for flooding and mudslides as snow begins to melt in the next few weeks. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Emergency Watershed Protection program will provide about $1.1 million to help safeguard private lands. NRCS water resources coordinator Norman Evenstad says projects could include catch basins to stop debris during a flood, revegetation and reseeding on ground that burned. He says plans for the money will begin to firm up next month.
Richfield officials promote business park
Published on February 24, 2010 at 12:56PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials continue to look for ways to attract business to the new Richfield Business Park in spite of a sluggish economy nationwide. Business Park Administrator Kimball Poulson presented the city council at this week’s meeting with the latest efforts. He said several businessmen along the Wasatch Front and in California are interested in relocating their businesses to Richfield because of congestion in urban areas and an attraction for open space. Poulson said hundreds of jobs could come to the local area because businessmen are looking for an affordable price and property. He said if the Richfield Business Park had not been developed, these possible prospects would have no incentive to relocate their businesses to the area. Poulson commented that a joint effort between the Richfield City and the Sevier County Economic Development Office is helping to produce brouchures, along with other advertising concepts.
Richfield preparing for new EMS system
Published on February 24, 2010 at 12:43PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City is getting ready to install a new emergency management system. Sevier County Hazmat Commander John Hunt told the city council in Tuesday night’s meeting that the current system is antiquated and needs to be replaced. He said in 2008, the city received a grant of $780,000 to purchase equipment but still lacked $200,000 for installation. Hunt said due to the downturn of the economy in the latter part of 2008, the city was not able to come up with enough money to install the system but since then, funding was awarded through another grant. He said the new system will feature multi-tone sirens to be installed at the current location of the fire station in the city. Hunt commented that the system should be installed within the next few weeks and the public will need to be educated as to which tone is applied to each emergency.
SCCAW President dies in Koosharem
Published on February 24, 2010 at 11:04AM
(KOOSHAREM) – An outspoken opponent of the proposed building of a coal-fired power plant near Sigurd has died. 74-year old, James Kennon of Koosharem died Feb. 19 at his home. Kennon was president of The Sevier Citizens for Clean Air and Water, a local organization opposed to Sevier Power Company’s efforts to build the plant. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, detailed to the defense of the Golden Gate Bridge and was a fireman with the city of San Rafael, CA. for more than 20 years. Kennon also received a teaching certificate and taught fifth grade in the Ukiah Unified School District for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, for nearly 50 years of marriage and retired in Koosharem after his teaching career. Funeral services will be held this Saturday at 11am at the Magleby Mortuary Chapel in Richfield.
North Sanpete Superintendent Retires
Published on February 24, 2010 at 09:47AM
(Mount Pleasant) North Sanpete School District Superintendent Courtney Syme has announced his retirement effective June 30th. Syme’s career in the district has spanned thirty-four years. He commented that during that time he has had the opportunity to “work with the best teachers and administrators in the world.” Syme also commented that it has been gratifying to see students learn and grow and become successful and productive citizens in the community, the state, and even across the world. The district will start taking applications soon to fill the position and hope to have a replacement sometime in March or April.
Lawmakers call for federal land seizures
Published on February 24, 2010 at 08:42AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A Utah House committee approved a set of bills Tuesday aimed at allowing the state to seize control of federal land. GOP Reps. Chris Herrod of Provo and Ken Sumsion of American Fork seek to use eminent domain to take federal land, including rich coal in the Kaiparowits Plateau inside the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The House members argue that taking and developing federal lands could provide millions of dollars to the state’s schools. Legislative attorneys and other experts disagree with the state seizures of land, saying Congress would declare the law unconstitutional, based on law and provisions that permit the federal government to make laws regarding federal land.
Abuse victim named Miss SUU
Published on February 24, 2010 at 08:16AM
(CEDAR CITY) – A victim of child abuse was named Miss Southern Utah in Cedar City on Saturday. Erika Hansen, a 21-year old junior biology major from Cedar City, was crowned at Canyon View Middle School and awarded a $1,000 college scholarship. Hansen competed against six other contestants, including four SUU students, one from BYU and another attending UVU in Orem. Her platform of child sexual abuse prevention awareness was unique among the contestants. Hansen said on stage her biggest obstacle was coming forward to inform authorities that she had been sexually abused for seven years. She won Miss Iron County in 2008 on her same platform and qualifies to run at the Miss Utah pageant scheduled to take place in June.
Richfield golf course, pool face budget cuts
Published on February 24, 2010 at 07:35AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City golf course and swimming pool are holding steady revenues in spite of a slumping economy and threatening budget cuts. During the city council meeting Tuesday night, Recreation Director Paul Foster and Golf Pro Kris Abegglen addressed councilmembers on their annual budgets. Foster said the swimming pool netted nearly $20,000 in revenues for the 2009 fiscal year, an increase of over $4,000 over 2008. Abegglen said the golf course lost about $23,000 in total revenues but held steady in comparison with other golf courses throughout the state. Both Foster and Abegglen commented that the reason for steady revenues was due to new programs added to their services and the favorable response from local and out-of-town users. City councilmembers were pleased with the results but said cuts still need to be made at the golf course and swimming pool to balance the city’s budget.
Richfield tables tax increase for budget cuts
Published on February 24, 2010 at 07:22AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials have decided to not raise taxes on energy use until they’ve scrutinized cuts in the budget. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, councilmembers tabled adopting an ordinance that would change the rate of the Municipal Energy Tax from 3% to 6% and a Telecommunication Tax from 3% to 3.5%. Councilmember Richard Barnett recently commented that dozens of comparable-size cities throughout the state have operated at 6% for years while Richfield has not raised its rates. The council also tabled adopting an ordinance setting a maximum height for garages and accessory buildings in residential areas until the city attorney can re-draft language in the ordinance.