Year: 2019
Uncle accused in girl’s death charged with sexual assault
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors have filed new sexual assault charges against a Utah man accused in the death of his 5-year-old niece. Authorities say additional evidence from the state crime lab led to the counts of child rape and sodomy filed Wednesday against 21-year-old Alex Whipple. Police say […]
Ex-Orem officer Craig Martinez named Springville chief
SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — A veteran police officer in Orem has been named the new police chief in Springville. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that Craig Martinez was sworn in Tuesday night before a city council meeting in Springville. The city put up blue, black and gold balloons and […]
Toxic algal bloom spotted on Utah Lake, a first for 2019
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A toxic algal bloom on Utah Lake has made its first appearance of 2019. The Daily Herald in Provo reported Wednesday that routine state monitoring showed toxin levels from the algae bloom exceeded health thresholds near the Saratoga Springs Picnic Area. The Utah County Health […]
BYU Baseball’s Jackson Cluff and Three Program Signees Drafted in MLB Draft
SEACAUCUS, N.J.-Tuesday, BYU sophomore infielder Jackson Cluff was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the 183rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. As the draft concluded Wednesday, three signees into the program by head coach Mike Littlewood, were selected. Cutter Clawson, a pitcher out of […]
Missions Blank Bees
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Bees compiled four hits and two errors in a 9-0 shutout loss to the San Antonio Missions last night. Ty Kelly record two of the team’s four hits in the loss. J.C. Ramirez was charged with the loss. The Bees look to prevent the […]
3-A All-Stars Rout 2-A/1-A All-Stars
EPHRAIM, Utah-Wednesday, the 3-A All-Stars routed the 2-A/1-A All-Stars 49-21 at Stoddard Field at Badger Stadium on the campus of Snow College. Kasey Briggs of Summit Academy completed 23 of 38 passes for 373 yards and four touchdowns, while Tyson Hurd of Morgan had 8 grabs for 195 yards, a […]
NCAA moving men’s 3-point line to international distance
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 3-point line is moving back in men’s college basketball. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel announced Wednesday that the arc will be moved to 22 feet, 1 ¾ inches for the 2019-20 season, matching the international distance. The change will not go into effect in Division […]
BYU Baseball’s Reid McLaughlin Named As Freshman All-American
PROVO, Utah-Wednesday, BYU relief pitcher Reid McLaughlin was named as a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball. The native of Scottsdale, Ariz. posted a 7-1 record and netted four saves on the season for the Cougars. McLaughlin is the first player in program history to post at least seven wins and […]
Jayden Murray of Dixie State Baseball Drafted By Tampa Bay Rays
SEACAUCUS, N.J.-Wednesday afternoon, Jayden Murray, the ace of the Dixie State pitching staff this past season, was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 23rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Murray is the seventh Dixie State product to be drafted in the school’s 13-year history as an NCAA […]
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