Utes Open Season With Exhibition Against Chadron State Nov 7, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah women's basketball team opens its season with a scrimmage against Chadron State at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Admission to the game is free. (Utahutes.com)
Man with rifle in truck arrested near Ala Moana Center Nov 7, 2009
A 23-year-old Salt Lake man was arrested yesterday after police reported finding an unloaded rifle in his truck near Ala Moana Center. Police were sent to check on a report of a family dispute and were investigating when the rifle was spotted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Bulls put end to Cleveland Cavaliers winning streak Nov 7, 2009
JAZZ 113, SPURS 99 At Salt Lake City, Utah, Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds as Utah beat San Antonio to snap a two-game losing skid. Deron Williams also scored 27 and had nine assists in Utahs first win over San Antonio since April last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
‘Beatles' tonight in Dillon, Saturday in Butte Nov 7, 2009
Also a Salt Lake City native, he credits the Beatles and the Beach Boys for his musical passion. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Partial List of Recent Mass Shootings in U.S. Nov 7, 2009
Feb. 12, 2007: 18-year-old Sulejman Talovic killed five and wounded four at the Trolley Square mall in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was then shot and killed by police. (Fox News)
Police: Orlando office shooter apprehended Nov 7, 2009
Feb. 12, 2007: 18-year-old Sulejman Talovic killed five and wounded four at the Trolley Square mall in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was then shot and killed by police. (USA Today -- News)
Reis the Fire fighter Nov 7, 2009
If bottom-feeding Salt Lake can knock off the defending champs in its own playpen, why can t this finally be New England s time. As long as you re in the playoffs, it definitely could be the year, says Reis. (Boston Globe)
Quick end to Crew’s Cup defense Nov 6, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew last night. The victory, combined with a 1-0 home win Saturday, gave Salt Lake a 4-2 aggregate win in the two-game series. (Boston Globe)
Local briefs: Police reveal names of officers in Fresno shooting Nov 6, 2009
But District Judge A. Lynn Payne instead sentenced him under Utah's anti-abortion statute, saying a charge of third-degree "attempted killing of an unborn child" better fit the facts of the case, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on its Web site. Harrison, of Naples, also was sentenced Tuesday in four unrelated cases, three of which involved third-degree felonies. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Plane lands near Show Low after bird strike Nov 6, 2009
The FAA is investigating the incident, which happened just two days after a Delta Air Lines passenger jet headed for Salt Lake City from Phoenix struck a flock of birds and was forced to return to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. In that case, the bird strike caused damage to the plane's windshield and led to problems with the pressurization in the plane's cabin, leading the pilot to declare an emergency landing, Gregor said. (AZCentral -- News)
Helping their own Nov 6, 2009
Those affected in the fire were 27-year-old Tony Sorensen, who s expected to be in a Salt Lake City burn unit for at least four more weeks. His sister Mary Sorensen suffered some lacerations on her head. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Stangs aim to jump obstacle Nov 6, 2009
The Mustangs first major obstacle in their quest for a state title will take place this afternoon when they travel to Salt Lake City for a showdown with Highland in the second round of the 4A State Football Championships this afternoon at 3:30. Both schools went undefeated during region play, but the Rams (8-3) won the coin toss and the right to host the Mustangs (9-1). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Seven Vikings named GNAC Academic All-Stars Nov 6, 2009
Barton and Hostetler selected for third straight year (Wwuvikings.com)
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Heather Whittle, daughter of Mark and Robin Whittle of Brawley, California and Jonathan Wrigley, son of Bryce and Jan Wrigley of Delta Junction, Alaska, were united in marriage April 24, 2009 at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. The bride wore a white, lace over satin gown by Maggie Sottero. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
GAME REPORT: Real Salt Lake 3, Crew 2 Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009 Real Salt Lake - Columbus Crew Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Real Salt Lake3,Columbus2 ... Real Salt Lakelineup. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Spurs 99, Jazz 113 Nov 6, 2009
Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Deron Williams filled the stat sheet with 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, boosting the Utah Jazz to a 113-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Carlos Boozer added 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz, who snapped a two- game skid. (USA Today -- Sports)
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids. Nov 6, 2009
brother in blue wrote on Nov 5, 2009 2:22 PM:" Way to go Scott. Thank you for saving me money. When are the businesses in this town going to get it. You wonder why residence here go out of town to buy their items. The businesses in Cody nickel and dime the good people who live here because they didn't sell enough rubber tomahawks and tshirts to the summer tourists to cover their expenses. If you charged decent prices for your items you would sell more to the locals thus making you more money in... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
What was Fort Hood Shooter's Motive? Nov 6, 2009
What was Fort Hood Shooter's Motive. FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 5, 2009. (CBS News)
Boozer, Jazz rebound in 113-99 win over Spurs Nov 6, 2009
The Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer, left, guards San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker during the first half of their game in Salt Lake City ... SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The boos that the heard early quickly turned to cheers of "Booz!" ... The Jazz hadn't beaten the Spurs since winning 90-64 on April 4, 2008, in Salt Lake City. (USA Today -- Sports)
Real Salt Lake ousts defending champ Columbus Crew, 3-2 Nov 6, 2009
The Columbus Crew's Emmanuel Ekpo, right, and Real Salt Lake's Robbie Russell chase a loose ball during the first half of the teams' MLS Eastern Conference playoff game Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. Real Salt Lake defeated Columbus 3-2, eliminating the Crew from the playoffs ... The victory, combined with a 1-0 home win Saturday, gave Salt Lake a 4-2 aggregate win in the two-game series. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hollywood via Salt Lake City Nov 6, 2009
Jared and Jerusha Hess are living the Hollywood dream: They're living in Salt Lake City, not partying and raising two kids ... " And so the Hesses are pursuing their bizarre dreams, with considerably more success than their characters, and enjoying their corner of the sandbox. They live in Salt Lake City to be close to family; Jared has five younger brothers, Jerusha has seven - yes, seven - brothers, so living there instead of Los Angeles saves their cell phone plan. Jerusha says the only real... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
‘Beatles' tonight in Dillon, Saturday in Butte Nov 6, 2009
Also a Salt Lake City native, he credits the Beatles and the Beach Boys for his musical passion. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs Host #14 Santa Clara In Saturday's Season Finale Nov 6, 2009
The Salt Lake City native s goal in the 89th minute sealed the 2-0 win over Eastern Washington University while her third score came in 86th minute of the Zags 2-0 win over University of Wyoming and her latest score sealed up the Zags 3-1 conference win over the University of San Francisco Oct. 23. EDWARDS RECORDS CAREER WIN NUMBER 50: Gonzaga University s 2-0 win over Eastern Washington Sept. 6 was the Bulldogs first year head coach third victory with the Zags and the 50th win of her career. (Gozags.com)
Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake Nov 6, 2009
Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake - Soccer - NewsObserver ... Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake ... Real Salt Lake upset the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew, 4-2, on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series thanks to a 3-2 win at Crew Stadium on Thursday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jazz beats Spurs Nov 6, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The boos that the Utah Jazz heard early quickly turned to cheers of Booz ... The Jazz hadnt beaten the Spurs since winning 90-64 on April 4, 2008, in Salt Lake City. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Real SL eliminates defending champ Columbus Nov 6, 2009
Real Salt Lake oust MLS defending champ Columbus - Soccer - SI.com ... Real Salt Lake stunned Columbus, the defending MLS Cup champion ... Real Salt Lake's Andy Williams (left) had the decisive header in the 74th minute for real Salt Lake. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bill Russell went from sandlots to the Majors Nov 6, 2009
From there, he took his first ever airplane ride to Salt Lake City and a bus to Ogden, Utah. The scout knew [that it was his first airplane trip] and wanted to make sure that I was where I was supposed to be, Russell said. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Rsl Upsets Defending Champions Crew, Advances To Eastern Final Nov 6, 2009
(Sports Network) - Real Salt Lake upset the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew, 4-2, on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series thanks to a 3-2 win at Crew Stadium on Thursday night. RSL (2-0-0) headed into the match up one in the total goals, home-and-home series thanks to a late Robbie Findley tally in the first leg this past weekend, and closed it out on the road on Thursday night. (ABC 7 News, DC)
More of this story Nov 6, 2009
Joe Hunt, co-owner of Hawai i Air Ambulance s parent company Eagle Air, out of Salt Lake City, Utah, did not respond to a phone message seeking comment. Cheryl Bowers, Eagle Air vice president, initially asked where The Garden Island had received information on a confidential investigation and threatened legal action if the newspaper published a story. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
NO. 25 BYU looks to rebound against improved Wyoming in Saturday matchup in Laramie Nov 6, 2009
Last week against No. 16 Utah, the Cowboys led 10-9 midway through the fourth quarter at Salt Lake City before losing 22-10. "I think as a football program we've competed well in every single game with the exception of maybe the second half of the Texas game," Christensen said. (FOX61, CT)
Ten MWC Football Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-District Honors Nov 6, 2009
A senior linebacker and native of Salt Lake City, Bauman is a three-time Academic all-MWC selection and a two-time MWC Scholar-Athlete. He has already been named a 2009 National Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation ge Hall of Fame and is a candidate for the William V. Campbell Trophy. (Themwc.com)
Scientists Launch Effort To Sequence The DNA Of 10,000 Vertebrates Nov 6, 2009
Extremophiles are microbes that have adapted to extreme environments, such as Utah's Great Salt Lake. But new microorganisms can be found in everyday. (Science Daily)
10 storylines to look for at the Winter Games Nov 5, 2009
After introducing the U.S. to short track as a one-man machine in Salt Lake and Torino, the Apolo Ohno show will finally have a supporting character. Ohno's understudy is 19-year-old J.R. Celski, who had a breakthrough performance at the 2009 World Championships winning four medals and finishing second overall. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Volleyball Hosts BYU, Utah in Key Conference Matches Nov 5, 2009
The Utes are the last team to hand the Horned Frogs a defeat as they handed the Frogs a 3-1 loss in Salt Lake City early this season. Utah is currently riding a four-match win streak against the Horned Frogs and is 4-1 all-time in Fort Worth. (Gofrogs.com)
Colbert swoops in to save speedskating team Nov 5, 2009
7 seconds going backward all the way at the Olympic oval in Salt Lake City doesnt count. Hmmm, a world record in backward speedskating. (MSNBC -- Television)
University of Utah celebrates telescope's 'first light' Nov 5, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2009 The University of Utah will celebrate the initial observations or "first light" of its new $860,000 research telescope in southwest Utah during a Wednesday, Nov. 11 symposium and reception on the Salt Lake City campus ... "We will certainly utilize the facility for education of students and for public outreach opportunities," including star parties in Salt Lake City that will use the telescope by remote control ... University of Utah Public Relations 201 Presidents... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Heather and Jonathan unite in marriage April 24, 2009 Nov 5, 2009
Heather Whittle, daughter of Mark and Robin Whittle of Brawley, California and Jonathan Wrigley, son of Bryce and Jan Wrigley of Delta Junction, Alaska, were united in marriage April 24, 2009 at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. The bride wore a white, lace over satin gown by Maggie Sottero. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
#4/7 Irish Off To New England For BIG EAST Championship Weekend Nov 5, 2009
at Graff's Turf Farms, which also has provided the turf for numerous facilities including Notre Dame Stadium, Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium and the new MLS grounds outside Denver and Salt Lake City). In addition, media members will enjoy the spacious new air-conditioned press box, which includes power and high-speed Internet portals at every seat (along with wireless Internet capability), three individually-wired broadcast booths and an expansive, unblocked midfield vantage point, all of which... (Und.com)
Utah's Smithson Nominated for FedEx Orange Bowl Courage Award Nov 5, 2009
" Smithson applied for and received a waiver from the NCAA to allow extra benefits. Anthony joined him in Salt Lake City last June; the Smithsons became the fourth family to gain such a waiver (former Courage Award winner Ray Ray McElrathbey of Clemson was the first). "I can think of no more responsible act," Rev. France Davis, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City and a member of the Smithsons' support team, told the Salt Lake Tribune. "What he's doing is stepping up and saying,... (Themwc.com)
Thursday's Time Schedule Nov 5, 2009
Real Salt Lake at Columbus, 8 p.m.. 2009 Associated Press. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
10 homes damaged in blast at nearby Utah refinery Nov 5, 2009
Federal investigators expressed alarm over the extent of damages caused by a refinery that has had a history of trouble dating to 2003 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rivalry game on tap as Navy makes port call in South Bend Nov 5, 2009
After being held scoreless by Air Force a week earlier, the Cowboys pulled out a couple of tricks as they tried to compete against Utah in Salt Lake City. The result was Austyn Carta-Samuels completing 19-of-30 passes for 121 yards, while also catching a touchdown pass in what turned into a 12-point setback on the road. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pressure On Crew In Deciding Leg vs. Rsl Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - When the Columbus Crew host Real Salt Lake in the second and deciding leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series on Thursday night at Crew Stadium, the defending MLS Cup champs could be feeling some pressure. Columbus, which is the top seed in the Major League Soccer playoffs after winning its second consecutive Supporters' Shield, is in a small hole, down 1-0 in the home-and-home, total goals series with last-seeded RSL thanks to an 88th-minute Robbie Findley goal in... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Huskies' Dennison steps in for Savannah Nov 5, 2009
The Salt Lake City native made his first start against Notre Dame, when Savannah was out with plantar fasciitis. In that game, Dennison racked up eight tackles, including a sack and another tackle for a loss. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Knowledge travels Nov 5, 2009
The Leo on Wheels is manned by Analiesa Leonhardt and Ian McClintick, two education specialists for The Leonardo, a Salt Lake City museum now under development that sponsors the traveling exhibit. They take it to middle schools and junior high schools throughout the state in hopes of igniting the interest of students in seventh, eighth and ninth grades. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
MC’s Hanks verbally commits to S. Utah Nov 5, 2009
and Las Vegas with his AAU state team Salt Lake Metro. They are good guys and have helped me a lot, Hanks said of Salt Lake Metro. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Winter airline seats to Hawaii down 0.9% Nov 4, 2009
4 percent, and Salt Lake City, down 16. 8 percent. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Voters in NC's largest city elect Democratic mayor Nov 4, 2009
What links Boise, Cincinnati and Charlotte - and Salt Lake City, Dallas, Atlanta and Kansas City, where streetcar tracks abandoned in 1953 still poke through the city's weathered asphalt - is they're among dozens of local governments hoping their modern street projects will benefit from federal grants, including $1. 5 billion in stimulus funding due to be awarded by mid-February 2010. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Off-Duty Utah Cop Allegedly Drives Drunk, Wrecking 4 Cars Nov 4, 2009
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Don Hutson says when deputies arrived they recognized Sgt. Salazar, smelled alcohol on his breath and administered a field sobriety test ... 5020 W Amelia Earhart Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. (FOX61, CT)
Constitutional Challenge to Human Patents Allowed Nov 4, 2009
The patents are owned by the University of Utah and licensed to Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics. In the late 1990s, Myriad began contacting researchers at the National Cancer Institute and various universities who were working with BRCA1 and BRCA2, demanding they cease their research on the genes and stop testing women for risk-carrying mutations. (Law.com)
Long road ahead for Salt Lake job Nov 4, 2009
The widening of Salt Lake Boulevard has been a community priority for the past six years, neighborhood board member Lennard Pepper says ... Salt Lake Neighborhood Board Chairman Maurice Morita said the boulevard is important as an alternate route for drivers between Honolulu and Leeward Oahu when there is congestion on Moanalua Freeway or Kamehameha Highway ... The upcoming portion -- between Maluna and Ala Lilikoi streets -- has already been delayed by a City Council vote in February 2007 to... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cowboys Drop Narrow 22-10 Contest To Utes Nov 4, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Utah freshman Jordan Wynn passed for 82 yards and a touchdown in his college debut, replacing starter Terrance Cain in the second half and rallying the 19th-ranked Utes to a 22-10 win over Wyoming on Saturday. Eddie Wide tied a school record with his fifth straight 100-yard rushing game and added a late touchdown to seal the win for Utah (7-1, 4-0 Mountain West), which trailed 10-3 at halftime. (Wyomingathletics.com)
NetStreams bought by Utah company Nov 4, 2009
Austin-based network entertainment systems company has been acquired by (Nasdaq:CLRO), a Salt Lake City company that develops audio conferencing systems. ClearOne paid about $2 million in cash and assumed about $2 million of long-term debt, according to a release from NetStreams. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Sports calendar Nov 4, 2009
MLS Eastern Conference semifinal: Real Salt Lake at Columbus ESPN2. TALK. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Colbert to the Rescue: Can He Save U.S. Speedskating? Nov 4, 2009
So the show's producers called the U.S. Speedskating office in Salt Lake City and the parties quickly hammered out a deal. "My gut reaction was, 'Great,'" says Crowley. (Time.com)
3 suspects arrested in Halloween attack in Calif. Nov 4, 2009
South Salt Lake police spokesman Gary Keller has said 42-year-old Tai Ngo allegedly latched a metal chain around the boy's ankle that was attached to a 3-foot-long nylon rope tied to a couch leg. The boy was found in an apartment rented by his grandmother at a public housing unit. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Paris, air/4 nights, from $599 Nov 4, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $50 for Boston, Philadelphia; $70 for D.C.; $140 for Miami; $160 for Portland, Maine; $200 for Atlanta, Dallas; $210 for Charleston, Cleveland, Nashville; $240 for Denver, L.A.; $280 for Austin, Salt Lake City; $400 for Las Vegas, Spokane; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
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This year, the team will compete in the regional tournament in Salt Lake City March 18-20. Thousands of spectators attend FIRST competitions, Edwards says, and it's absolute pandemonium as the teams compete against each other. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Heather and Jonathan unite in marriage April 24, 2009 Nov 3, 2009
Heather Whittle, daughter of Mark and Robin Whittle of Brawley, California and Jonathan Wrigley, son of Bryce and Jan Wrigley of Delta Junction, Alaska, were united in marriage April 24, 2009 at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. The bride wore a white, lace over satin gown by Maggie Sottero. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Look around, it's a hazy shade of winter Nov 3, 2009
"You definitely think there's some favoritism going on," said Vernon Stanley, who stood for hours in the snow Tuesday to get his 6-year-old granddaughter vaccinated near Salt Lake City. Snarky comments began popping up on blogs and other online sites after Tuesday's announcement that the Obama girls got vaccinated by the White House doctor last week. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Galaxy confirms Beckham loan to Milan Nov 3, 2009
Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 32 of the 2009 season. Findley scored two goals in his club's 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids, which put RSL into the playoffs for the second straight year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Freshman QB rallies Utah to 22-10 win over Wyoming Nov 3, 2009
Wyoming wide receiver David Leonard (33) runs for a extra yardage after catching a 23-yard pass as Utah corner backs R.J. Stanford (25) and Brandon Burton (27) defend during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Saturday Oct. 31, 2009, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
EPA Adds US Magnesium to Superfund Site List Nov 3, 2009
Environmental Protection Agency adds US Magnesium near Great Salt Lake to Superfund site list. SALT LAKE CITY November 2, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added the U.S. Magnesium site near Utah's Great Salt Lake to the federal Superfund list. (ABC News -- Wire)
Lee paces Knicks past Hornets Nov 3, 2009
ROCKETS 113, JAZZ 96: At Salt Lake City, rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat Utah. The Rockets pulled away with a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter and won in Salt Lake City for the first time since spoiling the Jazz's home opener two years ago. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Budinger leads Rockets over Jazz Nov 3, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Missing stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are counting quite a bit on their 3-point shooting early in the season. So far, it's only gotten them off to a 3-1 start. (MSNBC -- Sports)
