Maker hopes orange oil tires will hold certain ap-peel for motorists Jul 3, 2009
To show off the tires' durability, several racing teams are using the racing version of the orange-oil tires, including those at the American Le Mans Series at the Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City in May. The teams drove Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, like the one pictured above. (USA Today -- Money)
Nonstop service to Minneapolis safe for now Jul 3, 2009
Since 2004, Helena has enjoyed once-daily non-stop service to the Northwest hub in the Twin Cities on a 50-seat regional jet, in addition to several flights daily to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... Mercer said this week he was contacted several weeks ago by a frequent traveler who said he couldn t book a nonstop flight this fall everything was being routed through Salt Lake. (Helena Independent Record)
Altidore, Guzan added to U.S. Jul 3, 2009
"At times during the tournament, we may integrate these seven players with our core roster that was announced last week,'' U.S. coach Bob Bradley said. The original roster included two regular starters, and both are coming off injuries: right back Steve Cherundolo (hip surgery) and forward Brian Ching (hamstring strain). The United States, seeking its third straight title in the regional championship, opens against Grenada on Saturday night at Seattle, then completes the first round Wednesday... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Video: Fakahafua Stretches the Field Jul 2, 2009
Nate Fakahafua Highlights 1 - Rivals. Nate Fakahafua Highlights 1. (BYU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smiths expands recall on beef Jul 2, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:00 PM MDT SALT LAKE CITY: Smiths Food and Drug Stores says it is expanding its recall on beef to include packages weighing two pounds or more of store-brand labeled beef grind 85/15 with sell-by dates of April 27 to June 1. Smiths says the beef was supplied by JBS Swift Beef Co. and may be contaminated with E. coli. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
County transit documentary set to air Jul 2, 2009
Irving said he hopes to do additional filming in other cities with light rail systems, such as Denver and Salt Lake City. My intention is to get distributors interested, Irving said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Chivas USA's Eskandarian Traded To Galaxy Jul 2, 2009
He was then traded to Real Salt Lake the next season for a brief stint before being acquired by the Goats in 2008. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hoyles Named Conference Administrator of the Year by NACWAA Jul 2, 2009
I Football Championship Subdivision); Kathy Klein, University of North Florida (Division I); Deborah Chin, University of New Haven (Division II); Kim Chandler, Macalester College (Division III); Norma Carr, Salt Lake Community College (NJCAA); and Dr. Grace Calhoun, Indiana University (Nell Jackson Award). - Pac-10. (Pac-10.org)
Logan leadership toasts and roasts Jul 2, 2009
Steve-B. wrote on Jul 1, 2009 4:56 PM:" Oxnard, are yo accusing me of theft of Summerfest funds?Let me make it as clear as I can to you and the rest of you nameless "stone throwers", without me there would very likely be no Summerfest. The event was DEAD three years ago andnobody wanted to take it over from Loagan City. If, I had not stepped up to the plate Summerfest would not be here today nor, would it be back to the Tabernacle. Say what you wish while in hiding but the truth is the truth and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Success by design: Architectural firm CFO wins top honor Jul 2, 2009
Today, it has 35 staffers at offices in Logan and Salt Lake City. Given the economy, we re really pleased with the way things have progressed, Wright said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Feds: Frog may need protection in 19 states Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a spotted frog that lives in 19 Western states may need endangered species protections. Eight environmental groups petitioned the federal government in 2006 to protect the western population of the northern leopard frog. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
SPORTS CALENDAR Jul 2, 2009
MLS: Earthquakes at Salt Lake ... MLS: Earthquakes at Salt Lake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Utah's bars no longer just for club members only Jul 2, 2009
Bartender Becca Jones prepares drinks at the Oyster Bar on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah ... (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Jim Urquhart) ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Getting into a bar in Utah is now as simple as showing a bouncer a valid ID.. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Overstock.com cuts Hawaii affiliates Jul 2, 2009
The Salt Lake City-based company announced Wednesday that it sent notices to all of its affiliate advertisers in California, Hawaii, North Carolina and Rhode Island that it is dropping their services because of new state laws requiring Internet retailers to collect taxes if they have local affiliates. It s painful to have to terminate these relationships with affiliates, simply because they live in states where counterproductive (and likely unconstitutional) laws are being passed, said Patrick... (Pacific Business News, HI)
BASEBALL (1) Jul 2, 2009
Fresno 5, Salt Lake 2 ... Fresno at Salt Lake, 8:05 p.m.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Jazz sign rookie guard Maynor to two-year deal Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- First-round draft pick Eric Maynor has officially signed with the. Maynor signed the two year deal on Wednesday as the Jazz summer league team began a minicamp in Florida. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Air Force Baseball Welcomes 18 Newcomers Jul 2, 2009
Wt. B/T Home Town (High School) RHP/1B 6-6 245 R/R Peachtree City, GA (McIntosh) RHP 6-1 190 R/R McKinney, TX (McKinney) C/UTL 6-0 170 R/R Pensacola, FL (Pensacola Catholic) LHP 6-1 190 R/L Midland, TX (Midland) OF 5-9 185 R/R El Paso, TX (Franklin) RHP 6-4 230 R/R Melbourne, FL (Melbourne Central Catholic) RHP 6-2 180 R/R Coral Springs, FL (Marjory Stoneman Douglas) C/OF 5-10 185 R/R Sarasota, FL (Sarasota) RHP 5-11 175 R/R Mission Viejo, CA (JSerra Catholic) RHP 6-3 170 R/R Austin, TX (Lake... (Airforcesports.com)
Open Bar For State Of Utah Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2009 ... In Salt Lake City, two days of 16-bar pub crawls were planned to celebrate the novelty of being allowed into a bar without having to pay first. (CBS News)
Harris Hired as Director of Operations Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah head women's basketball coach has announced the hiring of Velaida Harris as Director of Operations. Harris comes to Utah from the University of Oregon, where she was an assistant coach last season (2008-09). (Utahutes.com)
Victor T. Neal Jul 2, 2009
Michael Fisher of Albany, and Roderick Fisher of Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepbrother Dale Goodrick of Forest Grove; sister Bernadine Rightley of Plymouth, Ind. and stepsister Lois Roesle of Elk Grove, Calif. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
After a leg injury and two years of rehabilitation, Street returned to compete in 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City before retiring. With nine career victories, she was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2005. (Gozags.com)
US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies Jul 2, 2009
The hope is that Ralph Lauren will produce some piece of clothing that catches fire, much l 00003B18 ike the Roots berets did at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002. "If you hit, you hit it really big," said Peter Zeytoonjian, the USOC's new managing director of consumer products. (Anchorage Daily News)
• OutdoorIdaho Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Tiger muskies are returning to Utah. The big fish with a big fight haven't been stocked in Utah since 2005 because of concerns about aquatic diseases. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Willing to Take a Stand: Joey Cheek one of few athletes to speak out on political issues Jul 2, 2009
Cheek was inspired to do something meaningful after winning bronze at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games and realizing that an Olympian's moment in the spotlight is brief and that medals, while tremendous honors, don't change anyone's life. So he vowed to find a way to leverage that moment to achieve something lasting if he were to win a medal at the 2006 Games. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Victorinox Swiss Army brings anniversary tour to Boston Jul 2, 2009
As we were having those discussions, we were at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City, and the folks from Airstream came rolling into our booth and said, How would you like to do a promotion with us. Q. You re making everything from laptop bags to apparel. (Boston Globe)
Hawaii state workers rally at Capitol to protest furloughs Jul 2, 2009
"Vern Lentz, who works in the city's payroll department and lives in Salt Lake, said furloughs and layoffs should be the subjects of labor talks. "It's not that we as government workers are not willing to make concessions, but they're dumping 90 percent on us," he said."I hope that we would not have the furloughs or layoffs without going to the bargaining table. If we do that and this is still the result, then so be it. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Utah relaxes liquor rules Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Bartenders in Utah threw open their doors Wednesday as the state ditched a 40-year-old requirement that customers fill out an application, pay a fee and become a member of a private club before setting foot in a bar. "It's 40 years of oppression come to an end," said Dave Morris, owner of the bar Piper Down in Salt Lake City ... In Salt Lake City, home to the Mormon church, it's always been different. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Lackey regains all the right stuff of old Jul 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles (4 000038AB 2-34) vs. Baltimore (35-43), 7:05 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Halos' Santana likely to return on Friday Jul 2, 2009
Sean O'Sullivan, having excelled in his first three Major League starts during Santana's absence, apparently will be moved into a middle relief role unless he's returned to Triple-A Salt Lake to retain his starting stamina. O'Sullivan is 2-0 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Column: Blazers facing major loss to Lakers Jul 2, 2009
With the news that Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are staying in Salt Lake City is bad news for Portland. Boozer is 27 and Okur is 30. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Taxed Enough Already? Nationwide July 4 TEA Parties Scheduled Jul 2, 2009
to conservative bastions like Salt Lake City, Utah. (To find a Tea Party near you, go to ). (Human Events Online)
Chivas USA sends striker Eskandarian to Galaxy Jul 2, 2009
The move follows three seasons as a D.C. United player, one split between Toronto FC and Real Salt Lake, and a season-and-a-half with Chivas. A native of Montvale, N.J., Eskandarian has scored 28 goals in his MLS career and has also been capped by the U.S. national team on one occasion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Downtown concert series kicks off June 13 Jul 2, 2009
College stations in Chicago, Boston and other northeastern cities have been giving it play, Jarvis said, as well as some more surprising locations such as Salt Lake City and the Bible Belt. The Lackloves also took home two Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards this year, in the categories of Alternative Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, for Hallmark Stars (they were also nominated for Album of the Year). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Go West for less than $100 Jul 2, 2009
70) to Salt Lake City on Continental. This rate, valid Tuesdays or Wednesdays, requires a ten-day or better advance purchase notice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Little-known Marine Decomposers Attract The Attention Of Genome Sequencers Jul 2, 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)
Analyst Picks and Pans: Nasdaq, Myriad Genetics, Sealy Jul 2, 2009
Oppenheimer downgrades to perform" from outperform Shares of Myriad Genetics Inc. plunged July 1 after the company forecast disappointing revenue from its molecular diagnostics business, which provides almost all its revenue. The Salt Lake City-based company said patients have delayed or canceled visits to doctors because of rising unemployment levels. It cut its annual revenue forecast to $326 million from $330 million. Myriad's fourth-quarter forecast of $86 million was about $4.6 million... (BusinessWeek)
Utah bar crawl to mark end of liquor restrictions Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Bartenders in Utah threw open their doors Wednesday as the state ditched a 40-year-old requirement that customers fill out an application, pay a fee and become a member of a private club before setting foot in a bar. "It's 40 years of oppression come to an end," said Dave Morris, owner of the bar Piper Down in Salt Lake City ... In Salt Lake City, home to the Mormon church, it's always been different. (AZCentral -- News)
U.S. allowed to call another 7 to Gold Cup squad Jul 2, 2009
MIDFIELDERS: Davy Arnaud (Kansas City Wizards), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Colin Clark (Colorado Rapids), Sam Cronin (Toronto FC), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Logan Pause (Chicago Fire), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew). FORWARDS: Freddy Adu (AS Monaco), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF), Santino Quaranta (D.C. United). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Unitarian group elects 1st Latino president Jul 2, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Rev. Peter Morales of Colorado has been elected as the first Latino president of the ... was elected to the post June 27 at the Unitarian General Assembly in Salt Lake City. (USA Today -- News)
Health briefs Jul 2, 2009
Clark is moving to Helena from Salt Lake City where she recently completed a fellowship in clinical electrophysiology at the University of Utah. She earned her medical degree and a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry with honors at the University of Missouri-Columbia. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nonstop service to Minneapolis safe for now Jul 2, 2009
Since 2004, Helena has enjoyed once-daily non-stop service to the Northwest hub in the Twin Cities on a 50-seat regional jet, in addition to several flights daily to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... Mercer said this week he was contacted several weeks ago by a frequent traveler who said he couldn t book a nonstop flight this fall everything was being routed through Salt Lake. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
BYU coach says cancer appears gone Jul 2, 2009
Dr. Scott Samuelson of the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City appeared with Rose and said the tumor the coach had is a rare form of pancreatic cancer, spreading much more slowly than more aggressive forms. Rose said he began feeling dizzy during a family trip to Disneyland, then flew to Las Vegas for a family reunion. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Halos' Santana slated to return against O's Jul 1, 2009
Both have options available and could be sent to Triple-A Salt Lake -- or to middle relief. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Angels' Izturis taking cues from Alomar Jul 1, 2009
"I've been watching video of Robbie Alomar on every road trip," said Izturis, who has excelled at second base and offensively with Howard Kendrick finding his hitting stroke at Triple-A Salt Lake. "On planes, I'm watching everything Robbie does -- hitting, defense, running. I'll find some things I can take and use. "When I was in the Minor Leagues [signing with the Indians in 1998], he was with Cleveland [from '99 through 2001] and I watched him closely in Spring Training. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Health briefs Jul 1, 2009
Clark is moving to Helena from Salt Lake City where she recently completed a fellowship in clinical electrophysiology at the University of Utah. She earned her medical degree and a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry with honors at the University of Missouri-Columbia. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Black and White Jul 1, 2009
The Nation, July 13In advance of the G20 meeting at the United Nations, Joseph E. Stiglitz's outlines ways "to make our global economic system work better." The economist and chair of the U.N. Commission of Experts supports the U.N.'s interest in "the creation of a global reserve system." Stiglitz and his committee also advocate "providing additional funding for developing countries, creating more policy space for developing countries, avoiding protectionism, [and] opening advanced countries'... (Slate)
BYU coach says cancer appears gone Jul 1, 2009
Dr. Scott Samuelson of the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City appeared with Rose and said the tumor the coach had is a rare form of pancreatic cancer, spreading much more slowly than more aggressive forms. Rose said he began feeling dizzy during a family trip to Disneyland, then flew to Las Vegas for a family reunion. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
2009 Utah Football Media Guide Now Online Jul 1, 2009
Viewers may download PDF files. The contains information on the past, present and future of the Utah football program. (Utahutes.com)
Cron Named To Baseball America Freshman All-America Team Jul 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah freshman catcher and designated hitter has been named to the Baseball America Freshman All-America team. Cron was selected as a second-team catcher. (Utahutes.com)
• Burley infant killed when run over Jul 1, 2009
She was taken by air ambulance to another hospital - presumably Primary Children's Medi-cal Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cassia County Undersheriff George War-rell confirmed that Lee later died from the injuries. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Menounos: producer, star, trash picker Jul 1, 2009
Both sides say no, but they re not explaining why Zand (inset) was pulled from the bill after a weekend show in Salt Lake City. Unfortunately, from Nosson s point of view, some personal issues arose between himself and the tour managers that led him to leave the tour, said his father and manager, Lou Zand. (Boston Globe)
Nonstop service to Minneapolis safe for now Jul 1, 2009
Since 2004, Helena has enjoyed once-daily non-stop service to the Northwest hub in the Twin Cities on a 50-seat regional jet, in addition to several flights daily to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... Mercer said this week he was contacted several weeks ago by a frequent traveler who said he couldn t book a nonstop flight this fall everything was being routed through Salt Lake. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Noah DavisMLS FREE KICKS Jul 1, 2009
The league kicks off its fifth month with a West Coast battle as San Jose -- which had a two-week break from MLS action -- travels to Utah on Friday for a battle with Real Salt Lake ... Real Salt Lake (5-6-4) A rout of TFC with goals by Yura Movsisyan, Kyle Beckerman and Clint Mathis gave RSL a four-match unbeaten streak. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Another side of Michael Ballam Jul 1, 2009
" Woodstock wrote on Jun 30, 2009 4:45 PM:" " It has come to my attention via, Utah's press, Herald Journal and Salt Lake Tribune re the financial situation of the Utah Festival OperaFor the past 3 years, upon discovering UFO, I have come to Logan, ONLY because of UFO and it's fine and decent leader, Michael Ballam. UFO is not just an small superior Opera House, it also gives full culture via Broadway type of musical shows, free Children training and Performances, and music everywhere. UFO is... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Utah toasts new freedom in bar business Jul 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - For the last 40 years, dropping into a bar in Utah has been a complicated affair: Patrons had to fill out an application, pay a fee, and become a member before they could go in for a drink ... This is going to be quite the legacy for him, said Scott Beck, chief executive of the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Center ... Beck said the top reason Salt Lake City loses convention business is because of a perception of a lack of nightlife and entertainment. (Boston Globe)
The historic journey Jul 1, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:05 AM CDT Lynn Cleland, of Iowa City, walks toward Atlantic from Wiota Saturday afternoon as he retraces a historical journey toward Salt Lake City, Utah. Cleland is walking the journey with a handcart from Iowa City to Salt Lake City, which imitates the journey of 3,000 pioneers between 1856 and 1860 on the Mormon, Oregon, California Trail. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Exes hand out scholarships Jul 1, 2009
We received a nice note and request for a class roster from Dustin Oslick, Class of 1999 of Salt Lake City. This will be their 10-year reunion and we wish them a good turn out and lots of fun. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
JAZZED UP: Boozer, Okur opt to remain with Utah Jul 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) and are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season. About two hours after Boozer let the Jazz know he decided against opting out of the final year of his contract which he once said he intended to do Okur joined him Tuesday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
Grizzlies' Bowker mashes, waits Jul 1, 2009
Frandsen went 2 for 4 with a double and RBI in Fresno's 6-5 victory over Salt Lake on Saturday at Chukchansi Park ... Bowker, Fresno's left-handed power hitter, broke the franchise record for homers in a month Tuesday night as the Grizzlies beat the Salt Lake Bees 4-1 at Chukchansi Park. (Fresno Bee)
Logan area jobless rate creeps up Jul 1, 2009
The Salt Lake and Ogden-Clearfield areas both saw unemployment rates jump from 5 percent to 5. 2 percent from April to May. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Boozer, Okur Stay With Jazz Jul 1, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. Boozer, Okur Decide To Stay With Utah Jazz Instead Of Opting Out Of Contracts. (CBS News)
Jazz retain Boozer, Okur on eve of free agency Jul 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season. About two hours after Boozer let the Jazz know he decided against opting out of the final year of his contract which he once said he intended to do Okur joined him Tuesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hawaii may try to tax some Web sales Jul 1, 2009
com, a Salt Lake City retailer that sells liquidated and first-run products including clothing, jewelry and household goods. Overstock president Jonathan Johnson, whose company racked up $850 million in sales last year, pays taxes in Utah, home to his warehouse and employees. (Pacific Business News, HI)
So does Okur Jul 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Center has decided to stay with the for the final year of his contract. Okur joins teammates and , who also had the option of skipping the final year of their contracts and becoming free agents. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dog beaten with skateboard and tennis racket Jul 1, 2009
Incident Date: Saturday, Mar 21, 2009County: Salt Lake ... But after a hearing Thursday in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City, prosecutors consider the offer rejected. (Pet-Abuse.com)
