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The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:28:17 MST

Football: Off-season news The two top uncommitted players in the state are Cottonwood's John Martinez and Timpview's Xavier Su'a-Filo, both offensive linemen and both among the top 60 players in the country.

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The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:28:06 MST

Football: Offseason news The two top uncommitted players in the state are Cottonwood's John Martinez and Timpview's Xavier Su'a-Filo, both offensive linemen and both among the top 60 players in the country.

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The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:27:42 MST

Football: Off-season news The top two uncommitted players in the state are Cottonwood's John Martinez and Timpview's Xavier Su'a-Filo, both offensive linemen and both among the top 60 players in the country.

South Valley: Tribpreps

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:27:20 MST

Prosecutors revisiting possible charges in gay beating case

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:23:50 MST

Salt Lake County prosecutors are taking another look at the case of two gay men who were severely beaten after one of them, David James Bell, allegedly kidnapped a neighbor's children.

Oscar 'Knight'? Batman rises to serious contender

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:23:21 MST

Los Angeles » As the box-office bankroll climbed for "The Dark Knight" last summer, the Hollywood consensus was that a posthumous nomination for Heath Ledger was the Batman blockbuster's best Academy Awards hope.

Governor to push slashed budget as revenues plunge $800M

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:19:10 MST

The budget picture is indeed bleak. State revenue estimates delivered to legislative leaders this morning show an $800 million hit. More than half of that -- some $510 milion in declining tax collections is in the account that funds public education.

USU football: Sitake, Roderick to follow Andersen to Utah State

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:49:25 MST

Posted: 11:24 AM- The Utah Utes will have more football coaches to replace than just defensive coordinator Gary Andersen.

Prep boys basketball: Lancers work to improve

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:32 MST

The Granger High Lancers are about improvement. No matter how big or small, they want to see positive gains made each year. So far, they have been able to achieve some.

Prep boys basketball: A roaring start

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:32 MST

Try telling these programs the preseason's meaningless. Both teams head into the contest with momentum and highly touted. It could be a high-scoring affair, as both teams looked anything but rusty during opening week.

Prep boys basketball: Rebuilding hits Colts as 12 players are gone

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

At one point or another, every sports team at every level must go through a period of rebuilding. On the professional level, it can be 20 years before they have to start over.

Prep boys basketball: Life in the fast lane

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

Athleticism is this year's slogan for the Taylorsville Warriors boys basketball team. With players that can run and stretch the court, coach Ron Burnside will be looking to use his team's speed to its fullest advantage.

'Grandpa' leads the Griffins

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

Despite being called "Grandpa," Westminster forward Geoff Payne is on fire in his first, and only, season at Westminster. The senior, hit the ground running helping the 13th-ranked Griffins achieve a new school record of 9-0.

Prep boys basketball: Cottonwood adjusting to life after Martineau

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

At one point or another, every sports team at every level must go through a period of rebuilding. On the professional level, it can be 20 years before they have to start over.

Prep boys basketball: Looking for trouble

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

The Jordan boys' basketball team felt a little left out following the 2007 regular season. The Beetdiggers' 12-9 overall record and fourth-place finish in Region 2 wasn't enough to earn them a spot in the state tournament.

'Grandpa' leads the Griffins

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:31 MST

Despite being called "Grandpa," Westminster forward Geoff Payne is on fire in his first, and only, season at Westminster. The senior, hit the ground running helping the 13th ranked Griffins achieve a new school record of 9-0.

Rusty Rams put away football pads

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:30 MST

Highland won't start its season until December 5th at Skyline, but after the fall some of its players no doubt feel that being rusty and out of shape should be the last worry on their minds.

Teams wrestle with rosters

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:30 MST

When the Highland wrestling season kicks off against Cottonwood on Thursday, the home crowd will have some new faces to cheer on. This year, the Rams will be relying on help from more underclassmen than the traditional upperclassmen in leadership.

'Grandpa' leads the Griffins

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:30 MST

Prep boys basketball: 'Keep it going'

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:30 MST

Clearfield High wants to "keep it going." This according to coach Curtis Hulsee after the Falcons put together one of their most successful seasons in recent memory.

'Grandpa' leads the Griffins

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:30 MST

Web site offers education 'facts'

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:20 MST

A group that's perhaps best known for promoting school vouchers last year is back in the spotlight, but this time its message has nothing to do with the v-word, said the group's executive director.

Student starts think tank chapter at BYU

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:42:20 MST

Provo » A local chapter of a progressive student think tank has gotten off the ground at Brigham Young University. The Washington-based Roosevelt Institution is a nonprofit encouraging research on political issues.

Prep girls basketball: Bulldogs hope to pick up where they left off

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:52 MST

It would be easy to get swept up in the high expectations and lofty goals. The Judge Memorial girls' basketball team has reason to be optimistic.

Recreation roundup

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:44 MST

Bridge Results The Bridge Club: Nov. 24, afternoon: 1. Coleen Cronin-Bill Aeschbacher; 2. Pien Chang-Hal Farnsworth; 3.

Prep girls basketball: The Bulldogs are loaded

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:39 MST

It would be easy to get swept up in the high expectations and lofty goals. The Judge Memorial girls' basketball team has reason to be optimistic.

Recreation roundup

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:30 MST

Bridge results The Bridge Club: Nov. 24, afternoon: 1. Coleen Cronin-Bill Aeschbacher; 2. Pien Chang-Hal Farnsworth; 3.

Prep girls basketball: The Bulldogs are loaded

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:28 MST

It would be easy to get swept up in the high expectations and lofty goals. The Judge Memorial girls' basketball team has reason to be optimistic.

Recreation roundup

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:20 MST

Bridge results The Bridge Club: Nov. 24, afternoon: 1. Coleen Cronin-Bill Aeschbacher; 2. Pien Chang-Hal Farnsworth; 3.

Photo: Gotta hand it

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:18 MST

NORTHRIDGE'S TANNER HENDRY slaps the ball out of the hands of Riverton's Sam Nielson on Tuesday. The Silverwolves got the better of the Knights, though, taking a 58-42 nonregion win.

Prep girls basketball: Bulldogs hope to pick up where they left off

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:15 MST

It would be easy to get swept up in the high expectations and lofty goals. The Judge Memorial girls' basketball team has reason to be optimistic.

Recreation roundup

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:09 MST

Bridge results The Bridge Club: Nov. 24, afternoon: 1. Coleen Cronin-Bill Aeschbacher; 2. Pien Chang-Hal Farnsworth; 3.

Prep girls basketball: Team hopes roll resumes

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:29:05 MST

It would be easy to get swept up in the high expectations and lofty goals. The Judge Memorial girls' basketball team has reason to be optimistic.

Vampire movie 'Twilight' adds lifeblood to Northwest tourism

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:26:41 MST

Fans of the hit movie "Twilight," inspired by Stephenie Meyer's vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out "Twilight"-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.

New star-studded Web video protests Proposition 8

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:10:47 MST

Since Proposition 8 passed in California, much of Hollywood has been up in arms. Now, they are singing and dancing, too, in a new Web video called "Prop 8: The Musical.

Reid: Won't allow DOE chief who supports Yucca

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:06:03 MST

WASHINGTON » Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday he won't allow an Energy secretary through the Senate who supports building a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain.

Logan OKs brew-pub restaurants for downtown

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:51:07 MST

Logan » The Logan Municipal Council has voted to allow brewery-pub restaurants to set up shop in the city's downtown. The new ordinance approved on a 4-0 vote Tuesday allows locally brewed alcohol to be sold as long as the business makes 50 percent or more of its profits from food.

Lead scare leads to more Utah health screenings

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:26:11 MST

Last year's lead scare, with recalls of China-made contaminated toys and accounts of it found in everyday dinnerware, probably led to an increase in the number of Utah children tested for lead poisoning.

Good Housekeeping Reports: The best toys of 2008

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:19:57 MST

Selecting the winners of Good Housekeeping's Best Toy Awards was serious fun. The Research Institute looked at hundreds of playthings for ages 3 to 14, evaluated 51 favorites and then let dozens of children loose to play and choose their top picks.

Group: Less lead in toys, but many may still have toxins

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:19:20 MST

After the recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year.

Family history company may make acquisitions, go public

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:17:30 MST

The parent company of online genealogy sites ancestry.com and myfamily.com has hired a CFO from Martha Stewart's empire, signaling that it will explore going public and is looking at acquisitions.

Temple spurs free-speech zone

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:09:25 MST

Draper » When the Draper police officials started laying out security plans for the opening next month of the new LDS temple, they had unanswered questions.

Guest worker program proposed, but U.S. workers would get first crack at jobs

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:07:03 MST

Undocumented immigrants would be able to work in Utah legally for a two-year period and have health insurance funded by a special guest worker tax under a plan laid out by business leaders Wednesday.

Writer brings his hero alive in 'Milk'

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:05:19 MST

Dustin Lance Black wasn't yet born when Harvey Milk was shot dead in 1978. But Milk, the San Francisco city supervisor who was the first openly gay man to hold major elective office, became a hero to Black as a high school kid, raised in a Mormon family and first realizing he was gay.

Utah ranks as nation's 5th healthiest state

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:04:19 MST

Utah has replaced Connecticut as the nation's fifth healthiest state, moving up one notch in the United Health Foundation's 2008 American's Health Rankings.

Tough economy forces divorced couples to keep living together

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:04:11 MST

Running into your ex is almost always awkward and stressful. David Snyder and Nancy Partridge deal with it nearly every day. The Denver couple divorced after six years of marriage but have been forced to live together for months because they can't sell their place or afford to set up separate

Utah ranks as nation's 5th healthiest state

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:03:47 MST

Utah has replaced Connecticut as the nation's fifth healthiest state, moving up one notch in the United Health Foundation's 2008 America's Health Rankings.

Dropped pistol discharges, wounds owner

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:00:29 MST

A 57-year-old Orem man was injured by his own handgun at work Tuesday when the holstered pistol slipped out of his hands, hit the floor and discharged.

Teens tackle winter driving

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:58:00 MST

Dominick Iwaniec's first brush with the hazards of winter driving came a couple of weeks ago, when the almost-licensed 16-year-old hit a snowy patch while driving on Interstate 15 between Salt Lake City and St.

Lil Wayne leads Grammy nods

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:51:33 MST

Los Angeles » Lil Wayne -- the most prolific, ubiquitous and successful performer on today's music scene -- was the most rewarded by the Recording Academy on Wednesday, receiving eight Grammy nominations including album of the year for "Tha Carter III.

Fish fears put more drilling leases under fire

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:40:17 MST

A three-decade effort to restore healthy populations of native Bonneville cutthroat trout in Utah's west desert could be curtailed if a planned oil- and gas-lease sale goes through, Trout Unlimited representatives warn.

Gambler's blues: Casinos cut jobs, hours

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:39:34 MST

Mesquite, Nev. » Robert R. "Randy" Black Sr. furiously worked his cell phone Wednesday at a restaurant table in the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, fighting off the pressures of a sour economy.

Weber hoops: Leads in first half dissolve

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:33:03 MST

OGDEN - It started with a three-pointer by Weber State's Kyle Bullinger. His shot behind the arc about five minutes into the game started a 18-9 run that saw an eight-point deficit turn into a one-point lead.

Andersen is Utah State's new football coach

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:32:50 MST

Utah defensive coordinator Gary Andersen has accepted an offer to become Utah State's next football coach and will be introduced Thursday at a 1 p.m. news conference, according to multiple sources including school officials.

Utah Jazz: Jazz crumble in third

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:11:11 MST

One of the worst five-minute stretches of their season helped result in one of the Jazz's most frustrating losses Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena.

TRAFFIC: I-15 accident scene cleared

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:03:32 MST

The Utah Highway Patrol says it has now cleared that accident scene on southbound Interstate 15 near 600 South in Salt Lake City. The accident earlier this morning had slowed the morning commute, mostly affecting the left shoulder of the freeway.

Drugs seized in SLC raid

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:00:28 MST

Police seized drugs and took a 3-year-old into custody during a raid on the business known as "Da Hood Smoke Shop" in Salt Lake City, police said. About 5:30 p.

NBA roundup

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:59:39 MST

Almanac On Dec. 4, 1987, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's consecutive game streak of scoring in double figures (787) is snapped at Milwaukee. Wednesday's best Kobe Bryant scored 32 points in his hometown to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the

Wall Street opens moderately lower on weak data

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:54:19 MST

NEW YORK » Wall Street showed further signs of stability Thursday as investors looked past a flurry of downbeat economic and corporate data and largely held on to the gains they've made for more than a week.

NHL: Stars' Avery apologizes for off-color remarks

The Associated Press — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:52:55 MST

DALLAS - Suspended Dallas Stars agitator Sean Avery flew to New York on Wednesday for a meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, and gave a likely sample of what he'll say by apologizing for comments about his former girlfriends.

Weber football: Grizzlies are a bear at home

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:51:10 MST

At the time, in 1986, there didn't seem to be much reason for Montana to build a new football stadium. The school was much better known for basketball than football, and the Grizzlies seldom filled their old football facility, Dornblaser Stadium.

Sports in brief

Combined news services — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:49:02 MST

NCAA football: Tuberville steps down at Auburn
Tommy Tuberville stepped down as coach at Auburn on Wednesday, following a disappointing season that culminated in the Tigers' first loss to Alabama in seven years.

BYU Basketball: Too much firepower

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:44:49 MST

OGDEN - BYU sophomore Jimmer Fredette called the rims at the Dee Events Center "real nice" and said they looked huge for all the Cougars on Wednesday night.

Construction worker survives 25-foot fall

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:34:19 MST

A construction worker in Riverton fell 25 feet, but suffered no serious injuries, police said. About 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, 19-year-old man was standing on scaffolding near 12600 South and Bangerter Highway, working on a new hospital, said United Fire Authority spokesman Wade Russell.

Rodeo: Silcox back just in time for NFR

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:29:19 MST

Reigning world champion Wesley Silcox hasn't climbed aboard a bull in more than three months. That changes tonight. After fracturing two bones in his leg Aug.

Ute basketball: Utes run, outgun Ducks

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:23:31 MST

Coach Jim Boylen expected a fast-paced, up-and-down game when his Utah Utes played host to Oregon on Wednesday night, so he was hardly surprised to see a seemingly endless series of fast breaks, long passes and floor-length sprints.

Wish list

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:20:21 MST

It's the holiday season on Capitol Hill, when legislative aspirations soar and wide-eyed lawmakers draft wish lists for the upcoming legislative session, where dreams of substantive ethics reform are invariably dashed.

Losing the edge

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:14:18 MST

Higher-education opportunities in Utah traditionally have been better than in some other states. But a new report shows that, for white students, those chances are slipping away, and for Latinos they are dismally few.

Hang up

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:10:29 MST

There oughta be a law against yakking on a cell phone while you drive. Say that, though, and you might get a comeback like this: "That's ridiculous. What about the guy who is driving and chatting up the girlfriend sitting next to him?

Obama stimulus plan: Utah revs up $11B wish list for roads

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:56:46 MST

Taylorsville » The $3.9 billion in road projects that Utah shelved for lack of funds last month are potholes compared with what the state could pave with an envisioned federal economic-stimulus package.

As the economy falters, Utah's Medicaid enrollment surging

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:55:39 MST

With Utah's economy in the doldrums, Medicaid's rolls are on pace to grow by nearly 20,000 people, or 13 percent, by the end of this fiscal year. Now the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), which did not receive any new funding for its increasing caseload, is estimating it needs $14 million in

Andersen's departure could be an even bigger blow to Utes than it seems

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:58:13 MST

The loss of Gary Andersen to Utah State means more to the Utes than just the loss of a coordinator who has made Utah's defense one of the best in the nation in recent seasons.

Utah Jazz: Miami holds on for win

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:56:05 MST

From the black leggings he wore under his shorts to the drives he had blocked to the balls he had stolen, Deron Williams hardly resembled himself on the court for the Jazz in Wednesday night's 93-89 loss to the Miami Heat.

Utah Jazz: JAZZ AT 35: ALL-TIME PLAYER RANKINGS

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:55:24 MST

This season is the franchise's 35th, and to commemorate it, The Tribune is doing a seasonlong project on the team's history. In all, 214 players have worn Jazz uniforms since the team formed in 1974.

Boys' basketball: Yerkovich wins 600th game

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:52:47 MST

MAGNA - With less than two minutes on the clock, coach Jim Yerkovich wasn't thinking about the 600-win milestone ahead of him in the Judge Memorial boys' basketball team's 50-47 win over Cyprus on Wednesday night.

Ute basketball: More challenges await Utes

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:51:09 MST

It was a quality win, for sure. But the Utah Utes were not quite ready to label their 95-81 victory over Oregon on Wednesday night a landmark achievement - especially because the Ducks were missing their leading scorer and even tougher teams such as Cal, Gonzaga and Oklahoma are

Wodraska: Conferences, BCS need to rewrite the rule book

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:59 MST

Too bad college football's replay rule applies to only the plays on the field and can't be applied to the rules themselves. If it could, there would be red flags scattered all over the sport accompanied by cries of reviews and redos this week.

Grizzlies: Grizz let lead slip

Combined News Services — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:51 MST

BOISE, Idaho - The Utah Grizzlies lost to the Idaho Steelheads 4-3 in a shootout Wednesday night as the team opened a three-game road trip and four-straight games against Idaho.

NFL: Judge blocks two Vikings' penalties

The Associated Press — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:33 MST

A Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain.

NBA: Raptors fire Mitchell after embarrassing loss

The Associated Press — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:28 MST

The Toronto Raptors fired coach Sam Mitchell on Wednesday and replaced him with assistant Jay Triano, one day after an embarrassing loss at Denver. Mitchell led the Raptors to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons and was honored as the NBA's coach of the year for 2006-07.

MWC: Bowl pairings to be announced Sunday

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:26 MST

With something like $9 million of BCS bowl money at stake, the Mountain West Conference can't be blamed for being cautious. But the league's desires to keep the four bowls it is affiliated with from announcing their selections until Sunday - after the BCS berths are announced

MWC: Utes earn load of honors

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:22 MST

Utah quarterback Brian Johnson, kicker/punter Louie Sakoda and coach Kyle Whittingham all won major awards today as the MWC released its All-Conference football teams.

Utah Jazz: Almond contributes despite uncertain future

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:10 MST

There's no telling what the future will hold for second-year guard Morris Almond beyond the fact that he's contributing right now for the Jazz and will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.

College basketball games

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:09 MST

Men: UCSB at Utah Valley Where: McKay Center, Orem Tipoff: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: 1400 AM Records: UCSB 3-4, UVU 4-1 Series: USB leads 1-0 Last meeting: UCSB 81-61

College football: Tribune Power Rankings

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:48:00 MST

Alabama (12-0) Getting a lot of disrespect, for being No. 1 team Texas (11-1) Can only blame its conference for being left out Florida (11-1) Already penciled into title game by

North Carolina wins big

The Salt Lake Tribune — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:47:57 MST

DETROIT - Top-ranked North Carolina was impressive in what it hopes will be the first of three games at Ford Field. Tyler Hansbrough scored the first basket of both halves and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Tar Heels to a 98-63 rout of No.

Kragthorpe: Utah State finds its man in Andersen

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 01:12:17 MST

While it is true that Paul Kruger and Stevenson Sylvester are not accompanying Gary Andersen to Utah State,

Wade, Heat hold off Jazz

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:23:20 MST

Posted: 9:46 PM- Dwyane Wade missed the morning's shootaround because of a migraine headache.
By Wednesday night, he had become a pain for the Jazz.

Fed: Economy darkens heading into holidays

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 23:35:48 MST

WASHINGTON » The country's economic picture has darkened further as Americans hunkered down heading into the holidays, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales and factories to cut back on production.

S.L. County makes more budget cuts

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 22:48:15 MST

Bad news for the Midvale Boys & Girls Club. And for United Way. And for Salt Lake County's bicycle advisory committee. Each can expect fewer dollars as Utah's most-populous county searches for spending cuts to balance -- and buffer -- its 2009 budget against an ever-worsening economy.

Davis budget dips slightly; county creates building fund

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:57:05 MST

Farmington » Davis County commissioners unanimously approved their 2009 budget of $94.4 million Wednesday. The budget dropped from this year's $94.

BYU Basketball: Cougars crush Weber State in Ogden

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:48:09 MST

Posted: 9:42 PM- OGDEN -- Lee Cummard scored 30 points and the BYU Cougars shot the lights out at the Dee Events Center to defeat the Weber State Wildcats 92-62 on Wednesday night.

Men's basketball: Utes race past Oregon for fifth straight win

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:40:01 MST

Posted: 9:37 PM- If the rest of their marquee games go this well, the Utah Utes should enjoy their best season in years.

Sundance's slate shows film's global reach

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:31:41 MST

The competition slate for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival has something to get everybody buzzing, including a romantic-comedy star's real-life romance, an inside look at fashion editor Anna Wintour, and an adaptation of a book by the recently deceased David Foster Wallace.