Your perfect spot Jun 29, 2009
Courtesy of REI AdventuresCapitol Reef, Utah, a 242,000-acre expanse of stunning burnt-orange cliffs and canyons in southwestern Utah, didnt appear on U.S. maps until 1872. Since then its served as the backdrop for dozens of westerns, but it remains largely unexplored. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fourth of July travel expected to increase in state Jun 29, 2009
The mountain state region consists of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona. These states, with a combined population of 21. (Missoulian, MT)
Rollin' on the river Jun 28, 2009
"Charles said the Burley regatta was met by a medium-sized crowd those first years and the boat racers did not run a course around Crow Island, which is really a sand bar left in the river when it was dredged for gold, like they do today.When Search and Rescue ran out of steam, the planning of the event was passed on through a succession of organizers, including the Burley Police Benevolent Association, which sponsored it in 1980 in conjunction with the Utah Speed Boat Association. From there it... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New laws to debut in some states Jun 28, 2009
And downing a cold one at the corner bar will be easier in Utah. New laws taking effect Wednesday reflect states' concerns with holding police more accountable, expanding the use of DNA to solve crimes and offering certain tax breaks. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Maureen McGovern to perform at USU Jun 28, 2009
Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 1:45 AM CDT Grammy Award winner Maureen McGovern will perform Wednesday at Utah State University in a concert that will celebrate the nation s history and heritage ... The event will feature McGovern as well as Utah singers Jessie Clark Funk and Daniel Beck, whom Jessop described as a young Josh Groban ... Jessop said he is thrilled to bring a show of this caliber to Utah. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
New laws prod police, protect kids, push tax cuts Jun 28, 2009
Government records will be more open in South Dakota, Florida is cracking down on illicit prescription drug sales and downing a cold one at the corner bar will be easier in Utah ... Utah will lift some of the nation's strictest regulations limiting who can belly up to the bar. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Business Briefs Jun 28, 2009
AAA says relatively lower unemployment will allow an uptick in travel in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Arizona ... The fund awards grants and scholarships in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming ... U.S. District Judge Robert E. Blackburn closed the case after Harold Shepherd of the Moab, Utah-based Center for Water Advocacy, the remaining plaintiff in the case, dropped out. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 28, 2009
She plans to move to Utah. Sophia Noelle Grimm: OSAA Activity Scholar, Valco Scholar Athlete. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The All-Poly Camp: Making a Difference Jun 27, 2009
Last year, athletes from Leone High School in Samoa finally raised enough money over a two-year period to attend the All-Poly Camp in Utah. Upon request from native Hawaiians, Alema will pack up his staff and take the All-Poly Camp to Hawaii from June 29 to July 1. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Mountain states to see more travel for holiday weekend Jun 27, 2009
In the mountain states Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming 2. 6 million people that account for 11. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Economy won't stop July 4 holiday travel plans Jun 27, 2009
It includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. The number of Americans nationwide traveling over the holiday weekend will decrease by 1. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NCAA all for gymnastics changes Jun 27, 2009
"I didn't really know what to expect," said Utah coach Greg Marsden. "I'm thrilled that the committee has embraced the need to make some changes. They made an effort to implement what our coaches association had favored.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mediator appointed to settle Navajo oil trust case Jun 26, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A federal judge has appointed a mediator to try to settle a long-running lawsuit alleging Utah failed to properly manage a Navajo trust fund that takes royalties on reservation oil wells ... Campbell ordered Utah to pay Canby up to $20,000 for travel and other expenses ... Utah's 7,500 Navajos claim they've been cheated in their trust funds. (FOX 11, AZ)
Three Southwestern weekend getaways Jun 26, 2009
Explore the outback of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico ... The harsh-but-lively southern Arizona desert; the frontier in Nevada and Utah; the sprawling, craggy desert of midNew Mexico. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Valley gears up for 23rd MS bike race Jun 26, 2009
It is Utah s largest two-day organized cycling event and helps raise money for multiple sclerosis research and support programs ... Multiple sclerosis affects 400,000 people nationwide and more than 30,000 Utahns ... Of the total, 40 percent of proceeds go to national research, and the rest stays in Utah. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Theaters take a nimble approach to economic blues Jun 26, 2009
At the Utah Shakespeare Festival, there's an "Early Bard" special to entice theatergoers into buying tickets in advance the farther in the future, the bigger the discount ... " Yet at other theaters, falling ticket sales and the drying up of corporate and private donations have taken their toll, with some theaters slicing their budgets dramatically, according to Eyring. For example, the Utah Shakespeare Festival cut its fiscal 2009 budget by $800,000, from $6.7 million in 2008 to $5.9 million... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Region's residents to travel more July 4 Jun 25, 2009
The mountain states (which include Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming) benefit from a relatively low unemployment rate, which is one of the reasons this region will experience travel growth while the eight remaining regions expect a decline, AAA said in a statement. The July 4 holiday is typically the busiest time of year for auto travel, AAA said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Like a sand filter, but more complicated Jun 25, 2009
Currently there are two locations in the United States which accepts such waste facilities in Utah and Washington. While the government has mandated cities treat drinking water for radionuclide contamination, the amount found in Farmington s water system poses no immediate health risks. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans Jun 25, 2009
CDC says confirmed cases, including 2 new deaths, may not reflect true reach of the disease. Sunday, May 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
AAA: July 4 travel up slightly in mountain states Jun 25, 2009
AAA says relatively lower unemployment will allow an uptick in travel in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Horned Frogs announce 2009 schedule Jun 25, 2009
TCU's MWC road schedule includes games at New Mexico, Utah, BYU, who captured the MWC title in 2008, and UNLV. ... Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 15, TCU will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for a match against Utah before closing out the road swing on Saturday, Oct. 17 against 2008 MWC Champion BYU in Provo ... The Mountain West Conference tournament will take place on Nov. 4-7 in Provo, Utah. (Gofrogs.com)
Predictable ignorance Jun 24, 2009
fred wrote on May 20, 2009 9:18 AM:" I think Utah would have been a much better place to create the state of Israel. " ... Jack McGarvey wrote on May 21, 2009 7:39 PM:" Fred writes: " I think Utah would have been a much better place to create the state of Israel. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
FRITZ NEIGHBOR: These 70s have been around since the '80s Jun 24, 2009
Missoula's Mike Perry took over the Montana Senior Softball Games four years ago, after participating in a similar event, the World Games, in St. George, Utah. He's seen the tournament grow to 18 teams, spread out from age 50 on up to 70. (Missoulian, MT)
Women's Golf Announces 2009-10 Schedule Jun 24, 2009
After a bye week, the Orange & Black returns to the road to participate at the BYU Dixie Classic in St. George, Utah, Mar. 22-23 followed by the Anteater Invitational hosted by UC Irvine Mar. (Pac-10.org)
Summer mountain-resort bookings down 15% Jun 24, 2009
MTRiP tracks reservations through a sample of 216 property-management companies in 15 mountain destination communities across Colorado, Utah, California and British Columbia. It did not report total numbers of bookings. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Explore our national parks (minus the crowds) Jun 24, 2009
Utah Canyon CountryFrom Las Vegas, it's a short drive to these four parks with strikingly diverse landscapes ... Take your time and do a two-hour into the canyon ($50); then set aside the afternoon to drive to the outdoor-sports mecca of Moab, Utah, sandwiched between Arches and Canyonlands parks ... Day 3: A day's time is enough to loop around all of the paved roads in Arches National Park and take in the most important sights, like Delicate Arch (the one on Utah license plates). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Clear airport fast-lane program shuts down Jun 24, 2009
The program has helped decrease wait times at pilot locations in Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah, according to a TSA statement. "Clear was a personal decision by travelers," Castelveter said. (CNN)
Ex-'Bow Lojeski best in Belgium Jun 22, 2009
Lojeski played two seasons at UH, and then had a tryout with the NBA's Utah Jazz in 2007. He eventually signed to play in Belgium, and has been there the past two seasons. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Are your travel phobias justified? Jun 22, 2009
McMullin, who lives in Cedar City, Utah, decided her flu fears were unjustified and kept her reservation. "We are going to risk it and take medications in case we need them if we come down with the flu," she told me before leaving. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Pilots fly by remote Jun 22, 2009
Military pilots Emerito Guzman, 54, of Puerto Rico, and Lynn Adams, 51, of Utah, attended the event as spectators. The pilots said they temporarily are in the Hagerstown area on assignment. (The Herald-Mail Online)
• Hughes, Babbitt shine in 1A-2A-3A all-star game Jun 21, 2009
"It seems crowded, but it's the same concept as 8-man. There's just more guys to run around," said Babbitt, who will attend Utah State University and is considering walking on to the Aggies football team. Field and Babbitt joined Carey's Heith Adamson in one of the alternating linebacker platoons. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nestle recalls cookie dough products Jun 20, 2009
5ozChristmas Sugar Cookie Tube 16ozOatmeal Cranberry Cookie Tub 48 oz.- STATES WHERE CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED:Arkansas (1); Arizona (2); California (2); Colorado (5); Delaware (1); Hawaii (1); Iowa (2); Illinois (5); Kentucky (1); Massachusetts (4); Maryland (2); Maine (3); Minnesota (5); Missouri (2); Montana (1); North Carolina (1); New Hampshire (2); New Jersey (1); Nevada (2); Ohio (4); Oklahoma (1); Oregon (1); Pennsylvania (2); South Carolina (1); Texas (3); Utah (2); Virginia (2);... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Volunteering Can Get You A Cheaper Vacation Jun 20, 2009
I spent a week in southeastern Utah's Cedar Mesa, a high, lonely desert plateau dissected by dozens of sandstone canyons and dotted with cliff dwelling ruins and other secrets of an ancient people ... Each of us paid $200 to cover a weeks worth of food and logistics, which were arranged by Dave Pacheco, the founder of In the past few years Pacheco has organized a couple dozen trips like this one to provide trail maintenance and do other projects in Utah's national parks, national forests and... (Click2Houston, TX)
Downing living the dream in Giants' camp Jun 19, 2009
Others drafted and waiting are outfielder Nick Freitas (Kamehameha '05), who completed his eligibility at Southern Utah and recent Kapolei High graduate and infielder Kalani Brackenridge. Freitas was a 33rd-round pick by the Minnesota Twins and Brackenridge, who has a football scholarship to UH, was taken in the 50th round by Tampa Bay. (Honolulu Advertiser)
• Events Calendar Jun 19, 2009
The club, started 20 years ago in Orem, Utah, varies in members; current group is 10 young women, ages 10 to 22 ... Her current PS Classics CD is "A Long and Winding Road." The chorus has 270 singers, including students from Utah State University and high school choral conductors. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gas prices helped start recession, helping sustain it Jun 19, 2009
33, 3 cents below Tennessee and 4 cents below Utah, Mississippi, New Jersey, Georgia and Alabama, the other states with the lowest prices. Hawaii has the most expensive gas in the nation averaging $2. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Archuleta's dad enters plea in prostitution case Jun 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:45 PM CDT MIDVALE, Utah - The father of last year's "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta (ar-choo-LET'-ah) has pleaded no contest to patronizing a prostitute in a Salt Lake City suburb. If the 47-year-old James Jeffrey Archuleta avoids repeating the crime by the end of this month, the charge will be removed from his record. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Soccer Announces 2009 Schedule Jun 19, 2009
The following weekend, SFA will play two games in the UTEP Miner Classic, taking on UTEP on Friday, Aug. 28, then squaring off with first-time opponent Utah State on Sunday ... Utah State is coming off a 13-8-1 campaign that saw the Aggies win the Western Athletic Conference title with a 7-0-0 mark. (Sfajacks.com)
Dragicevich Talks Miami Visit Jun 19, 2009
Dragicevich said the schools interested in him right now are Miami-OH, Utah, , , Michigan, Indiana, , Gonzaga, Loyola (Chi), and. Of those, he has solid offers from Miami, Loyola, Rhode Island, Utah and Colorado. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Obama's travel draws usual gripes Jun 17, 2009
Bill Clinton traveled at taxpayer expense to cushy vacation spots like Park City, Utah; Amelia Island, Florida; and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. George W. Bush spent 490 days as president at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, and 487 days at Camp David one-third of his eight-year presidency according to avid record-keeper Mark Knoller of CBS News. (Yahoo News)
Presidents have set precedent for vacations Jun 17, 2009
Bill Clinton traveled at taxpayer expense to cushy vacation spots like Park City, Utah, Amelia Island, Fla. and Martha's Vineyard, Mass. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
UH travel practices still in review Jun 17, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Posted on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gripes over Obama's travel Jun 17, 2009
Bill Clinton traveled at taxpayer expense to cushy vacation spots like Park City, Utah; Amelia Island, Florida; and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Absentee commander in chief. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hopper has high hopes for U-18 Field of Dreams team Jun 16, 2009
Hopefully, in the end, we can go to Utah and do some damage. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Great Travel Deals Can Stay Under $200 Jun 16, 2009
With Snowbird's Cliff Spa Getaway package you get to ride the Utah resort's aerial tram, indulge in a 50-minute massage, have unlimited access to Cliff Spa facilities, including its rooftop pool, and, of course, stay at the Cliff Lodge. From $175 per person (800-232-9542; ). (Click2Houston, TX)
Cowboy Up! Rugged Western Trips for Office Drones Jun 16, 2009
Hondoo Rivers s guides riders through the red-rock canyons of Utah's San Rafael Swell Holly Griswold ... Each summer, , an outfitter in southern Utah, offers the Inn to Inn horseback-riding package, which includes three days' ride in Capitol Reef National Park and two days in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. (Time.com)
Fisilau enjoys UGA camp Jun 16, 2009
Salt Lake City (Utah) Cottonwood three-star lineman Taani Fisilau flew nearly 2,000 miles to Georgia for the Bulldogs'ummer camp on Saturday, and it proved to be well worth the travel. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (BYU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Showing some love Jun 16, 2009
The MWC consists of Utah, BYU, TCU, Colorado State, New Mexico, Air Force, Wyoming, UNLV and San Diego State. Coming to Payette and getting to play at Scotch Pines Golf Course was something McDonald said he enjoyed. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local author to sign book Jun 16, 2009
Four selections also have been published in the Belmont Senior Center's creative writers' book, titled, "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Many selections originally were published when Berkheimer worked as an editor for daily newspapers in Utah, George, Texas and New Mexico. Berkheimer said many of the stories are "vignettes about ordinary issues and topics that often involve the average person." Since retiring to Butte, Berkheimer has worked part-time for Fed-Ex and briefly as a proof runner at. (Montana Standard, MT)
Idaho State Releases 2009 Soccer Schedule Jun 16, 2009
ISU will also take on the champions of the United Conference Utah Valley on Wednesday September 23 ... ISU will also play at Southern Utah the following week ... ISU takes on Wyoming on the road as well, and their final non-conference road game on October 1 when the Bengals travel to take on Western Athletic Conference regular season champion Utah State. (Isubengals.com)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
She plans to move to Utah. Sophia Noelle Grimm: OSAA Activity Scholar, Valco Scholar Athlete. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Join WILD for an educational week on the Colorado River Jun 16, 2009
Author and green building authority Nathaniel Corum will lead an upcoming trip preparing to leave out of Moab, Utah, on June 21. Corum, who is a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of a Rose Architectural Fellowship, is the program director for the nonprofit organization Architecture for Humanity. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
D-Day marked in Normandy Jun 6, 2009
British, Canadian and US divisions, plus free fighters from France and other occupied countries, crossed the Channel at dawn on 6 June 1944 to storm beaches codenamed Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold and Sword in what remains the biggest amphibious assault in history. By the end of day one some 156 000 Allied personnel had been landed in France. (iAfrica.com)
Cross Country Announces 2009 Schedule Jun 6, 2009
The championship season begins on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the Mountain West Conference Championships in Provo, Utah. The NCAA Mountain Region Championships will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the top team and individuals from the regional meets advance to the NCAA Championships on Monday, Nov. 24, in Terre Haute, Ind. (Airforcesports.com)
Secrecy 101: College athletic departments use vague law to keep public records from being seen Jun 6, 2009
Utah State and Texas Aever, didn't withhold or censor any information. Florida blacked out nearly every word of NCAA violations involving its football and basketball teams, but it didn't censor as heavily such details about other sports. (Dowagiac News, MI)
US-91 work will resume for five days Jun 6, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:21 AM CDT The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced continuing construction on US-91 between 1000 North in Logan and 800 South in Smithfield. Beginning Sunday, crews will patch potholes over five days. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rainbow rebound - In Madison River, new trout species makes whirling disease stand Jun 5, 2009
Down in Colorado, and in Utah, where whirling disease has hit so hard, they ve already started introducing Harrison s fish in hopes of also introducing parasite resistance. In Montana, however, it s not that bad, yet, Vincent said. (Missoulian, MT)
National Quilt Group To Visit Warrenton Jun 5, 2009
Jaeger said QOV founder Catherine Roberts will travel with the convoy to collect quilts from stops in Salt Lake City, Utah, Boulder, Colo. Lincoln, Neb. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Burman Announces Future Gridiron Schedule Jun 5, 2009
Sept. 4 SOUTHERN UTAH. Sept. 11 at Texas. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 12 Cardinals Arrive in California for Fullerton Super Regional Jun 5, 2009
The Titans advanced to the Super Regional after sweeping through their NCAA Regional games at Goodwin Field with two wins over Utah and another win over Gonzaga. Cal State Fullerton, which finished second in the Big West Conference race during the regular season, is one of the winningest programs in college baseball history with four NCAA titles and is considered by many college baseball experts to be the signature program for west coast baseball. (Uoflsports.com)
Jubilees jump out of the norm Jun 5, 2009
Fortunately for Utah residents, cities incorporate weeklong festivals to celebrate ... Nearly every Utah County town offers some kind of festival commemorating their founding or some other detail distinctive to the city ... During the summer, there is always an exciting event going on in Utah, Richards said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Tigers to Face Arizona State in Super Regional in Tempe, AZ this Weekend Jun 5, 2009
The others on the list include Kansas, Louisiana State, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, and Utah. This is just the eighth time in school history that Clemson has played in a bowl game, the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and NCAA Baseball Tournament in the same year. (Clemsontigers.com)
New Swine Flu Deaths Reported In 6 States Jun 5, 2009
The patient who died in Utah also was under 18, according to Gary Edwards, executive director of the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. In Arizona, a 64-year-old woman living in Pinal County became the fifth person in the state to die from complications of swine flu, authorities said. (Click2Houston, TX)
With the Addition of Nebraska to UW's Future Football Schedules, Missouri Series Pushed Back to... Jun 5, 2009
With the Addition of Nebraska to UW's Future Football Schedules, Missouri Series Pushed Back to 2017-18 - WYOMING OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. With the Addition of Nebraska to UW's Future Football Schedules, Missouri Series Pushed Back to 2017-18. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Utah Swimming & Diving Releases 2009-10 Schedule Jun 4, 2009
Utah Swimming g Releases 2009-10 Schedule - UTAH OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Utah Swimming g Releases 2009-10 Schedule ... SALT LAKE CITY - The 2009-10 University of Utah swimming and diving schedule features eight different home events and several competitive dual meets and a strong Mountain West Conference slate. (Utahutes.com)
