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Prep Sports Roundup: 8/11
Published on August 11, 2010 at 09:47PM
MT. PLEASANT, Utah (AP)-Brakel Yardley posted two goals and Tara Shipp earned the shutout as the Cedar Lady Redmen pummeled the North Sanpete Lady Hawks, 9-0 Wednesday in non-region girls soccer action.
BEAVER, Utah (AP)-Accacia Young, Baylie Pender and Rachel Roberts each scored as the Beaver Lady Beavers bested the Richfield Lady Wildcats, 3-1 in non-region girls soccer action Wednesday. Maddy Lou Jerome had the sole goal in the game for Richfield.
Fence Around Nogales School To Deter Immigrants
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:54AM
(NOGALES, Ariz.)-ABC-15 in Phoenix has reported that workers are putting up a fence at an elementary school outside Nogales, Ariz. with barbed or concrete wire to curtail border crime at this popular border crossing. The school in question, The Little Red Schoolhouse, sits about 3.5 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside the Santa Cruz River. The superintendent of Santa Cruz District 28, James Cruice says the school is completely exposed due to its proximity to the border. Cruice said he also wants to discourage Border Patrol agents and sheriff’s deputies from crisscrossing school property while pursuing border crime suspects.
Ephraim City Power Outage
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:46AM
Updated on August 11, 2010 at 08:34PM
(Ephraim) Ephraim residents should be aware of a planned power outage for Thursday afternoon. According to city officials, crews will cut city power at 3:00 PM to perform system maintenance. Power should be restored by 5:00 PM. Residents should plan accordingly.
Feds Say Escapee Has Changed His Appearance
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:40AM
(PHOENIX)-A dangerous inmate who has escaped from a Kingman, Ariz. prison has likely changed his appearance in a report published by KPHO-TV, Channel 5 in Phoenix. Chief Deputy Marshal for Arizona, Fidencio Rivera, told the Associated Press his office has developed information that escaped convict John McCluskey and his suspected accomplice, Casslyn Welch, dyed their hair in an effort to elude capture. The Marshal’s Office confirmed Welch has dyed her hair blonde and McCluskey has dyed his hair black and is now also sporting a black beard. Rivera said agents developed the information through interviews with people who last saw the couple. At this stage, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they don’t believe McCluskey and Welch have entered Canada. Furthermore, RCMP spokesman, Sergeant Patrick Webb, said no physical evidence exists to confirm either has slipped the border. In the interim, authorities have tightened security along the Montana-Canadian border and in small towns near Glacier National Park. Tuesday, a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter joined the search, but authorities on both sides of the border acknowledged it was impossible to completely secure it. Inmates Tracy Province, McCluskey and Daniel Relwick, escaped from Kingman July 30 while Province and Relwick have been recaptured. The 36-year-old Relwick was caught in western Colorado and is due in court at Glenwood Springs, Colo. Wednesday. Police confirmed Relwick fired shots at them during a chase in and near the town of Rifle, Colo. August 1 while Province was captured in northwestern Wyoming Monday.
New Gunnison City Hall
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:32AM
(Gunnison) Gunnison has a new city building. After a year-and-a-half of construction the new City Hall opened on Tuesday, but a grand opening will be held at a later date. City officials want to wait until Governor Herbert can attend. City staff are still in the process of moving in and getting things settled, but they are open for business. Gunnison Mayor Lori Nay commented that the first phase of the building is complete, but the basement remains unfinished at this point. It will be finished once funds can be secured.
UHP releases names of I-15 victims
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:26AM
(CEDAR CITY) – The Utah Highway Patrol has released a name of one of the victims killed in a bus-van rollover on I-15 near Cedar City Monday night. UHP said that 20-year old Hiroki Hayase was killed in the accident, when the 26-year old driver apparently was distracted or was driving drowsy and drove off into the median and rolled. Hayase was one of 15 passengers involved in the accident. UHP reports also said that a 38-year old man and a 40-year old man were killed in the accident. Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City Spokesman, Scott Monroe said that 30-year old Yuki Yoshita was released on Tuesday. The others were taken to area hospitals for treatment and are listed in serious to stable condition. The Japanese tourists were on their way from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park when the accident occurred.
Arrest For Drive-By Shooting in Page
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:12AM
(PAGE, Ariz.)-Monday afternoon, Page (Ariz.) police arrested a man on drive-by shooting charges following a road rage incident in the city. According to information from the Page Police Department, officers responded to an incident on the 300 South Lake Powell Boulevard block where someone was reportedly shooting at a vehicle. When the driver of the second vehicle attempted to pass the truck and make a turn, the driver of the truck fired a single gunshot into the passenger door of the second vehicle. No injuries were reported. Later, officials responded to a residence on Turquoise Avenue on reports of a person who had damaged a fence and broken a window. At the scene, officers noticed a truck matching the description of a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting, unlawful discharge of a weapon, aggravated assault, endangerment, criminal damage and fleeing the scene of an incident. A 9mm handgun was booked into evidence and the case still remains under investigation.
Monroe City accepts SCCAW donation
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:06AM
Updated on August 11, 2010 at 05:06PM
(MONROE) – Monroe City officials have accepted a donation from an environmental activist group to go towards a hydro-electric project proposed for the city. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, Dick Cumiskey, President of the Sevier Citizens for Clean Air and Water, gave the city a $1,000 check as part of the cost of constructing the project up Monroe Canyon. Cumiskey said the desire of his organization is to reduce the dependence on carbon fuels, while trying to keep the cost of power as low as possible. Also at the meeting, the Monroe City Council discussed regulating private car sales within city limits but found no problems with the issue. The council also discussed revising the nuisance ordinance by clarifying language in the ordinance.
Grand Canyon Rafters Rescued By Park Service
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:05AM
(GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.)-A rapid famed for its tenacity for ensnaring Grand Canyon rafters caught hold of two more boats this weekend, requiring the evacuation of passengers and help from helicopters and other boats. A motorized Western River Expeditions boating trip was hung up at the “Rock Garden” at Crystal Rapid in the Grand Canyon Friday, prompting the National Park Service to fly by and rescue 16 passengers and crew, taking them to shore by Friday evening, according to Park Service personnel. It took until Monday for rangers to free the first boat, while the second boat lost some of its cargo but was freed Sunday. The National Park Service reported no one was injured.
Southern Utah Film Festival Seeking Volunteers
Published on August 11, 2010 at 11:03AM
Updated on August 11, 2010 at 05:04PM
Officials with the Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival are currently searching for volunteers for the festival which will run from Thursday September 16-Saturday September 25. The venue will occur at 13 venues throughout southern Utah, including Dixie State College as well as various other locations through Washington and Kane Counties. Volunteers are needed in theater venues, special events, education information and merchandise, operations and guest services, volunteers and transportation. Prospective volunteers may either sign up in either full or part-time capacities. There will also be a special volunteer group orientation meeting Monday August 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Gardner Center ballroom on the Dixie College Campus in St. George.
Questions Surround Scott Burns' Appointment As U.S. Attorney
Published on August 11, 2010 at 10:24AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Tuesday, an unlikely duo teamed up in hopes of quelling the Obama Administration’s consideration of Utah Republican, Scott Burns, as the state’s next U.S. Attorney. Utah Democrat, Claudia Wright and tea partyer Mills Crenshaw wonder how Burns, the former Iron County Attorney and drug czar made it onto the White House’s radar screen. They say it’s hard to believe President Barack Obama would randomly pick a “Republican operative,” implying that a backdoor deal must have occurred. Crenshaw, who is a conservative talk show host, says while he’s not displeased with the selection, Utahns have a right to know how Burns’ name emerged as a possibility for the position. According to a spokesman for Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, there is no deal on the table concerning the matter. Matheson, the lone Democrat in Utah’s congressional delegation, had previously recommended Democrat David Schwendiman to replace Bush Administration appointee Brett Tolman, who resigned. Nevertheless, the White House dropped Schwendiman from consideration last month without explanation. Matheson’s spokeswoman, Alyson Heyrend, said she is not aware of Matheson forwarding any new names to the president. Hatch also supported Schwendiman but after he was dropped, the White House has been open to further suggestions from him. In response to the press conference, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office issued a press statement in favor of Burns. Throughout the 1990s, on two occasions Burns unsuccessfully challenged Democrat Jan Graham for Utah Attorney general in the 1990s and currently works as executive director of the National District Attorneys Association of Alexandria, Va. Burns has not commented on the matter since his name surfaced last month.
Alcohol May Be Impetus of Wrecks Near Eureka
Published on August 11, 2010 at 10:17AM
(EUREKA)-Two motorcyclists who had been riding together were killed in separate crashes Monday evening near Eureka. The two victims had been riding westbound out of Eureka with a third rider on U.S. Highway 6 around 11:45 p.m. when a 31-year-old rider lost control on a curve, falling into a grassy shoulder. The motorcyclist, later identified as Eureka resident Jeremy Jon Goodman, was thrown from the bike and later skidded several feet before hitting a cedar post and barbed wire fencing. Later, Goodman was flown via helicopter to University Hospital in Salt Lake City but eventually died from his injuries. Another rider headed back toward Eureka for help, but missed a turn and slammed into a rock embankment after which the motorcycle vaulted and came to rest on the embankment. This rider, 49-year-old Darby Sharp of Eureka, was pronounced dead at the scene. Utah Highway Patrol troopers said neither rider was wearing a helmet at the time and officials believe alcohol may have played a role in the incident.
Corroon Seeks Feedback, Crafts Education Platform
Published on August 11, 2010 at 10:10AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Peter Corroon, and his running mate, Sheryl Allen of Bountiful placed emphasis on collaboration Tuesday during an education summit. Corroon and Allen solicited input from educators, politicians and union leaders as a preliminary step in crafting an education platform for their campaign. The primary theme offered by the 60 professional in attendance was a charge for all stakeholders in the state to work together in creating thoughtful education plans. Allen has served as a state legislator since 1994 and on the Davis Board of Education from 1978-1990. Utah Education President, Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, was emphatic in her assertion stating the state needs a comprehensive plan for education, rather than temporarily fixing problems on an individual basis. Meanwhile, Allen called upon legislators to be better informed on current issues and be more prolific education advocates. Allen said she and Corroon will assess all feedback they receive at the summit and integrate it into an education plan which will be released later this month.
Chairman of Weber Trustees Steps Down; Focus Is Now on Senate
Published on August 11, 2010 at 10:04AM
(OGDEN)-Jerry Stevenson, the man who Utah Republicans have selected to replace Sheldon Killpack after Killpack’s DUI in January, is stepping down from his position as chairman of the Weber State University Board of Trustees. The former Layton mayor did so because he wants to avoid a conflict of interest. Stevenson stated he will resign from the board of Davis Applied Technology Center next week and also plans to leave the board of the state’s Military Installation Development Authority before the next legislative session. He and his brother co-own J&J Nursery & Garden Center in Layton. Tuesday, Weber’s Board of Trustees selected businessman and philanthropist, Alan Hall of Roy, to be chairman. Additionally, Jim Beardall was chosen as vice chair. Utah Governor, Gary Herbert, will appoint a trustee to fill out the board in subsequent months.
Utah Gas Prices Reportedly Increase
Published on August 11, 2010 at 09:59AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-A new report says gas prices in Utah are 3 cents higher this month than they were in July. AAA Utah says the state’s average gas price of $2.90 per gallon rose 3 cents since prices were last surveyed July 13. AAA also says the cost of gas is 30 cents higher than it was last year. The organization also stated the the current national price for regular self-serve gasoline is $2.78, up seven cents from a month ago. Alaska has the highest gas prices in the country at $3.54 and California’s average of $3.18 per gallon is the highest price in the lower 48 states.
Governor Signs Warrant Sending Jeffs to Texas
Published on August 11, 2010 at 09:52AM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Attorney General, Mark Shurtleff, said polygamous sect leader, Warren Jeffs, will not face a retrial of a 2007 state case until his pending criminal prosecutions in Texas are complete. Jeffs’ 2007 criminal convictions on accomplice rape charges were overturned last month by the Utah Supreme Court. Shurtleff says Utah prosecutors have discussed a retrial, but are content to let Texas go first. Texas authorities have previously charged Jeffs with bigamy, aggravated sexual assault and assault related to alleged incidents with underaged girls at a Texas ranch. Utah’s governor, Gary Herbert, signed a warrant for Jeffs’ extradition Tuesday. Jeffs’ Utah attorneys can still fight extradition.
Suspicious Device Dismantled Along I-80 In Wyoming
Published on August 11, 2010 at 09:46AM
(CHEYENNE, Wyo.)-A multiagency bomb squad has demanded a suspicious looking device under an Interstate 80 overpass in southwestern Wyoming and the interstate has reopened. The Wyoming Highway Patrol and state transportation department closed I-80 in both directions near Point of Rocks after a suspicious looking device was found attached to a girder under an overpass around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. The interchange is about 25 miles east of Rock Springs, Wyo. Wyoming State Trooper, Matt Brackin, stated the device was safely dismantled and the interstate was reopened about a half hour later. He said agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives don’t believe it to be an explosive device. The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations is also looking into the incident.
Utah Senators Give Condolences To Senator Stevens' Family
Published on August 11, 2010 at 09:41AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.)-A small plane crash in southwestern Alaska resulted in the death of long-time Alaska senator, 86-year-old Ted Stevens Tuesday and Utah senators did their best to honor his life to his family. Senator Orrin Hatch called Stevens a “staunch supporter” of Utah when it hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics especially at a time when terrorists were ready to bombard the Olympiad after the 9-11 attacks. Hatch also called Stevens a “legend,” “patriot” and “gentle warrior,” and said he was “irreplaceable.” Additionally, Senator Bob Bennett said “he leaves a legacy of towering achievement.”
Richfield officials mull over lights, ordinances
Published on August 11, 2010 at 07:58AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials are in discussions to standardize street and parking light costs and maintenance and settle conflicts with the Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, councilmembers spent two hours reviewing costs and maintenance repairs with street and parking lights owned by the city. The city is trying to come up with a standard of the kinds of lights installed and whether the city should pay for maintenance and repairs or Rocky Mountain Power. Also, the city is trying to determine whether to allow farm animals in residential zones or to deny requests. Mayor Brad Ramsay said the Municipal Code and Land Use Ordinance are at variance with each other. Councilmembers determined more discussions need to be held to finalize the issues.
Cowboys Have Great Expectations, Can They Finish? Get in Camp Revis
Published on August 11, 2010 at 12:37AM
For better or worse, the Dallas Cowboys are a team that has been in the spotlight since the days legendary Tom Landry roamed the sidelines in his trademark fedora. Through the years, the Cowboys have meant ratings, content in their role as one of the most polarizing sports franchises in North America. Now, expectations are as big as the dazzling Metroplex skyline that I’ve seen on television since the days my dad dutifully watched Dallas on CBS every week. Much like J.R. Ewing’s motley crew, the Cowboys have plenty of drama and will be must-see television throughout much of the upcoming NFL season. For starters, the eyes of Texas (and everyone else) will be on Tony Romo who is coming off a season where he tossed for a team-record 4,483 yards with 26 touchdown against a paltry nine interceptions. Furthermore, his arsenal is rife with solid weapons such as Miles Austin (an NFC-leading 1,320 receiving yards last season), Jason Witten (94 rec, 1,130 yards) and a triumvirate of talented tailbacks in Felix Jones, Marion Barber and Tashard Choice. Of course, the Cowboys’ defense, (fourth against the run last season, surrendering just under 91 yards per game), is also an elite unit and Jay Ratliff is quite possibly the best nose tackle in the game today. With all of that said, we have seen the Cowboys choke before and as a Broncos fan, I know how good of a coach Wade Phillips is NOT. Be assured that if the Cowboys fail, owner Jerry Jones will not stand for the insolence and shake things up considerably.
Meanwhile, the New York Jets find themselves embroiled in an undesirable controversy with elite cornerback Darrelle Revis who is showing no indication of showing up at Jets training camp at Cortland, N.Y. until he receives his money. Numerous analysts have spoken on this matter throughout the past 24 hours. Thus, lest I should echo their sentiments needlessly, I’ll be succinct. The Jets are not batting an eyelash in this high stakes game of poker and have placed talented Boise State product Kyle Wilson in Revis’ stead. In the NFL, there is little patience for holdouts or standoffs, so regardless of how good Revis is (and he is magnificent), he could be supplanted by the upstart Wilson. As one of my favorite football coaches of all time, Jerry Glanville, infamously said, the NFL stands for Not For Long. Perhaps this is true for Revis and the romanticism of Revis Island, which may disappear in a way he never imagined.