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Mormon Miracle Pageant Opens
Published on June 18, 2010 at 02:24PM
(Manti) The Mormon Miracle Pageant opened its 44th season last night in Manti to a croud of about seven thousand. The Pageant has been a summer time staple in the Sanpete Valley since 1967. This year over 900 cast members will portray the story of the Book of Mormon, the founding of the LDS church, and the settling of the Sanpete valley. The Pageant will run each night through Saturday June 26th, except for Sunday and Monday. The show starts at 9:30 PM and is free of charge.
Zion Business Owners Want Work Moved To Night
Published on June 18, 2010 at 02:06PM
(ZION NATIONAL PARK)-Some business owners near Zion National Park’s eastern entrance want roadwork to be done at night, instead of during the day. Merchants believe construction during the day has reduced traffic and seriously cut into business since roadwork commenced June 7 along the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (S.R. 9). Business owners say the losses are already mounting early in the tourist season. Park superintendent, Jock Whitworth, said he will speak with the paving company and try to get some work done at night instead of during the day. Nevertheless, highway officials say there are safety concerns with working at night.
Body found at St. George car wash
Published on June 18, 2010 at 12:34PM
(ST. GEORGE) – St. George police discovered the body of a 27-year old man in a car wash bay Thursday night. Police spokesman Johnny Heppler said officers went to the car wash shortly before midnight after a resident called to report the man’s vehicle had been parked in the car wash near South Pioneer Road in St. George for several hours. Heppler said police don’t believe the death to be suspicious and the man may have died of a possible drug overdose. His body will undergo an autopsy by the state medical examiner to determine the cause of death. The man’s identity has not been released.
Annabella man injured in horse accident
Published on June 18, 2010 at 08:47AM
(ANNABELLA) – Sevier County deputies and EMT’s were dispatched to a home in Annabella Thursday in response to a man who had been bucked off a horse. A sheriff’s report said that deputies arrived to the residence at 351 West River Road in Annabella to find, 60-year old Frank Batty, injured after getting bucked off his horse. EMT’s treated Batty for his injuries and a private vehicle transported him to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield.
Utah applauds High Court water decision
Published on June 18, 2010 at 08:18AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Critics of a planned water pipeline project through Utah’s west desert are applauding the Nevada Supreme Court’s decision Thursday to deny applications that were granted by the Nevada state engineer. The Nevada Water Authority had previously granted applications to project engineers to build a $3.5-million pipeline to convey 50,000 acre feet of water per year from the aquifer straddling the Utah-Nevada border in the Snake Valley area. The pipeline would transport the water 285 miles to water-starved Las Vegas. In its Thursday decision, the Nevada Supreme Court said the state engineer did not adequately consider environmental impacts of the water right applications that were granted. Steve Erickson of the Great Basin Water Network said with the High Court’s decision, the Nevada Water Authority needs to look for water elsewhere.
Koosharem man injured in ATV accident
Published on June 18, 2010 at 07:42AM
(KOOSHAREM) – A Koosharem man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night in an ATV accident on Brown’s Lane near Koosharem. According to a sheriff’s report, 32-year old Mark Coleman told Sevier County deputies that another ATV clipped him, causing him to crash. He said he was knocked out as a result of the crash and regained consciousness at about 4:30am and drove himself to Koosharem. He was transported by ambulance to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield for treatment. Deputies said the accident occurred around 10:00 Wednesday night and continue to investigate the acciden
Lakers Win, I Don't Care
Published on June 18, 2010 at 12:49AM
So the Lakers won. There, that’s my obligatory sentence.
Kobe Bryant still isn’t in Michael Jordan’s class.
The Celtics are about to be blown up, as I suspect Ray Allen will be released and Doc Rivers will return to broadcasting, where he’ll be free from the moronic rants of New England sports fans who wanted his head on a platter in April.
In closing, good luck to the Utah Utes in the Pac-10 and thanks to Senator Hatch who will still fight the inherent evils of the BCS.
GOOD NIGHT NOW!