Dramatic ending of rivalry game may prompts heated discussions

Dramatic ending of rivalry game may prompts heated discussions

By Sam Penrod

September 17th, 2012 @ 8:48pm

SALT LAKE CITY — A lot of BYU fans were still singing the blues Monday, while Ute fans donned their colors. But regardless of who you were cheering for on Saturday night, the fans who stormed the field remained a hot topic.

As Ute fans thought the game was over, thousands rushed the field to celebrate.

"It was pretty crazy. It was a lot of fun," said Ute fan Brian Buehler. "There were so many people rushing the field you couldn't hold us back."

Other fans wanted to get on the field but couldn't find a way to get there.

"I was caught up in the stands," Jeff Denning said. "I was going to, but there was a big rush waiting to jump on the field, and so I didn't get the chance to."

But as fans quickly found out, the game wasn't over. Then again, after a blocked field goal, fans on the field resulted in a penalty against the Utes, giving BYU one more chance.

After a missed field goal, finally the game was over.

"If they would have made (the field goal), I would have felt worse," said Ute fan Ben Jasarevic. "But they missed it, (and) I'm one happy fan."

"I actually didn't know, personally, the fans could be penalized, or the team could be penalized for the fans," said Derick Davis, another Ute fan.

Davis stayed in the stands, and he admitted he was upset to see the fans on the field disrupting the end of the game.

"All is forgiven because the Utes won," Davis said. "But I think I would have been a little mad at the people who rushed the field (if the team hadn't won)."

While no one was seriously injured in the frenzy on the field, those who were there described it as chaos and mayhem — a moment they won't ever forget.

"The fact (BYU) had three chances and still couldn't come up with it, it was spectacular game; and what a way to end it!" Beuhler said.

It was unclear Monday evening if the game will prompt changes in security at Rice-Eccles Stadium. But University of Utah athletic director Chris Hill met with university officials earlier in the day to discuss the matter.

The Utes won't be back at home for nearly three weeks, when they'll host USC on Oct. 4. That's when we will see if changes are made to field security.

Sam Penrod, Utah County Bureau Chief/Reporter

Sam Penrod is the Utah County Bureau Chief for KSL 5. He primarily reports on stories in Utah County and frequently travels to cover news in Central and Southern Utah. Full Bio »

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Pioneer Theatre Company brings NYC neighborhood to Utah

Pioneer Theatre Company brings NYC neighborhood to Utah

By Carole Mikita

September 17th, 2012 @ 8:05pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- If you're hearing some lively music coming from "the hill," it's because Pioneer Theatre Company has opened the curtain on its season. Broadway veterans -- including a Utah native -- are performing in the Tony-award-winning musical "In the Heights."

Yes it's rap, but it just might get your shoulders shaking and make you want to dance. And that's exactly the idea.

The title is short for multi-cultural, multi-racial Washington Heights in New York City. The set is nothing short of spectacular, a product of photographs taken by the director and set designer on a special trip to the real Washington Heights.

Performances of "In the Heights" run through Sept. 29 at Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus. Managers say it's a PG-13 musical.

What you see on the stage is actually what you'd see in the neighborhood in which the play is set.

"In the Heights" features a top-notch ensemble cast, like Tony nominee John Herrera, who calls Washington Heights home.

"There's a quality of familiarity in just the surroundings," he said. "Until you leave the building and see the mountains. But as soon as you walk onto that set, you really do feel like you're in Washington Heights."

When it comes to the cast, Utah has some bragging rights. Broadway regular Natalie Hill, a native of Orem, landed a starring role. Her family will have its own cheering section.

"We have a group of 60 coming closing night. It's just outrageous," said Hill. "It's fun because I have a blog and I've gotten to meet all my fun followers in Utah and they've been really supportive of the show."

The importance of friends and community and how we support one another, I love that. I think it's perfect.

–Karen Azenberg

This production marks the debut for Pioneer Theater Company's new artistic director Karen Azenberg, herself a native New Yorker.

She says, although lively, the themes of family connections, a close neighborhood and achieving success will ring true with audiences here.

"The importance of friends and community and how we support one another, I love that," she said. "I think it's perfect."

An attention grabber, she says, with heart.

Performances of "In the Heights" run through Sept. 29 at Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus. Managers say it's a PG-13 musical, so not appropriate for younger children.

Carole Mikita, Religion & Arts Specialist

Carole Mikita has worked for KSL-TV News since June of 1979 as an anchor and reporter. Currently, she is a senior reporter who specifically covers religion and the arts. Full Bio »

 

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Why the smoky air?

Why the smoky air?

By ksl.com

September 17th, 2012 @ 7:03pm

SALT LAKE CITY &#8212 A cold front moved into the state overnight, transporting smoke from fires throughout Idaho into Utah.

The front is not only dropping temperatures, but pushing a noticeable amount of haze into Northern and Central Utah, about a month after the same fires affected air quality in the area.

Idaho officials believe the shorter days, cooler nights and higher humidity that comes with fall will help firefighters battle the fires, the largest of which is just east of Boise.

Fires have claimed 1.5 million acres in Idaho from more than 1,000 separate fires this season. The largest fire, called the Mustang Complex Fire, has so far burned nearly 324,000 acres in northern Idaho.

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Romney in Utah Tuesday for big fundraisers

Romney in Utah Tuesday for big fundraisers

By Richard Piatt

September 17th, 2012 @ 7:50pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- With the election now less than two months away, there is a definite push to raise campaign cash.

Mitt Romney is preparing for a fundraising trip to Utah Tuesday - his last scheduled appearance here before Election Day.

Utah's contributions are an important part of the war chest for the Romney campaign. According to the Federal Elections Commission, Utahns have donated $4.8 million to Romney's campaign since he announced his second presidential bid last June.

This year alone, residents of the Beehive State have given $2 million, and the campaign is hoping to drastically increase that number Tuesday.

Romney will host a pair of events at the Grand America - a $25,000-per-person roundtable conversation and a luncheon for up to 750 people at $1,000 a plate. The campaign considered holding a free public rally in addition to the fundraiser, but his schedule is so tight, that idea had to be scrapped.

I think most of the people who give to Romney do so because they think he'll make a real difference for the country.

–Kirk Jowers

Longtime Romney confidant Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics predicts a lot of support for the Republican presidential candidate.

"I think most of the people who give to Romney do so because they think he'll make a real difference for the country," he said.

It's been more than a year since Romney appeared at Hires Big H -- a public and free event that drew a huge crowd. Since then, Romney has breezed in for just hours at a time.

Jowers says the fundraisers are coming at a crucial time.

"These last 50 days are going to come down to who can mobilize their base, who can get their message out," he said. "These funds are critical for (Romney)."

According to the Federal Elections Commission, Utahns have donated $4.8 million to the Romney campaign since he announced his presidential bid last June.

In fact, every moment in time is crucial for Romney too. He's spending time in battleground states he needs to win, while at the same time preparing for upcoming crucial debates.

University of Utah senior Nelson Warr plans to volunteer at Tuesday's event.

Because of that, Warr says, Utah voters understand the quest for money and a tight schedule.

"Because of where we are, because of the kind of state we live in, we're not a battleground," said Warr. "But that's OK. We still believe in the message, we can still help out in other ways."

Democrat Jim Dabakis has good humor about the event, knowing it will probably generate significant cash.

"When he comes to Utah, he takes money away from Utah Republicans," he said. "It also means the time in Utah is not time in Ohio, in Colorado, or Nevada. We're always happy to have Gov. Romney visiting us here in Utah."

Both candidates are spreading themselves thin these days as they literally run out of time on the campaign trail.

Richard Piatt, Political Specialist

Richard Piatt, an award winning political reporter for KSL TV, is a 20-year veteran of television news. Full Bio »

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Ogden airport will offer commercial flights to Mesa, Ariz.

Ogden airport will offer commercial flights to Mesa, Ariz.

By Andrew Adams

September 17th, 2012 @ 6:08pm

OGDEN — Hinckley airport welcomes commercial service starting Thursday.

The two back-and-forth Allegiant Air flights to Mesa, Ariz., are a humble beginning, but city leaders hope the operation blossoms into something bigger.

"If you don't build it, they won't look at you," airport manager Royal Eccles said Monday.

Fortunately, the airport has made improvements on its terminal and on its runway and it is eyeing a bigger slice of the commercial air market in Utah.

"This building here only just enables us the ability to attract other airlines and other services," Eccles said.

Though Allegiant is committing just a flight per day roundtrip on Thursdays and Sundays, Eccles said he has numbers that show the airport can support 22 flights every week. Eccles said Allegiant Air — which, along with Allegiant Travel, specializes in vacation packages — generally flies to vacation destinations like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Florida.

While Ogden isn't viewed as one of those end destinations by the airline, Eccles said he believes it can become that as a winter sports destination, with ski slopes and former Olympic venues easily within reach.

The early flights, Eccles said, have sold well and feature roughly the same amount of people coming to Utah and going to Arizona.

"Ski season, I think, it'll probably work out alright," said James Gordon, who was taking in some coffee and the view in the airport's diner. "I think they have a fairly decent base to pull from."

Eccles said Phoenix is the area's third-most traveled destination, and the flight to Mesa gives more access.

Dale Altman, a resident of Layton who has a home in the Phoenix area, stopped by the airport Monday to survey the setup. He's taking the first flight out on Thursday.

"Never really honestly thought about it until we saw it on the internet, that it was an option," Altman said. "It could possibly work for us, so we'll give it a try. It's exciting."

Eccles dismissed the idea Ogden's airport could eventually fall victim to the same fate as Provo's, which just learned Frontier airlines was backing out following only about 14 months of service.

"We have a different airline, Allegiant, who owns their own airplanes and flies to destinations and has their own travel company," Eccles said. "We have a little bit different situation than what they have."

The inaugural Mesa-to-Ogden flight arrives in Ogden from Mesa at 8:40 a.m. Thursday. The first flight from Ogden-Hinckley to Mesa takes off at 12:40 p.m.

Andrew Adams, Multi-Media Journalist

Andrew Adams is a multi-media journalist whose work can be seen on KSL 5 News, heard on KSL NewsRadio and read in the Deseret News. He is also the studio host for KSL NewsRadio's BYU football broadcasts. Full Bio »

 

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Climber injured in Ogden Canyon fall

Climber injured in Ogden Canyon fall

By ksl.com

September 17th, 2012 @ 5:55pm

OGDEN — A 24-year-old climber was injured Monday when he fell while climbing at the mouth of Ogden Canyon.

The Weber County Sheriff's Office said the climber, whose identity has not been released, fell roughly 20 feet and then rolled another 60 feet down the mountain. Officials said the climber broke both ankles and suffered head injuries.

The climber was transported to McKay-Dee Hospital.

More information will be posted as it becomes available. Stay with ksl.com, KSL TV and KSL Newsradio for the latest updates.

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Charges allege texting while driving in fatal accident at BYU

Charges allege texting while driving in fatal accident at BYU

By Pat Reavy

September 17th, 2012 @ 4:56pm

PROVO — A man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian while texting and driving on the BYU campus has been charged nearly two years after the incident.

Cade Myles Krueger, 29, was charged Monday in 4th District Court with negligent homicide, a class A misdemeanor, and texting while driving, a class C misdemeanor.

On Sept. 19, 2010, Krueger hit two pedestrians in a crosswalk at BYU. Jessica Raylene Wilson, 28, originally from Rexburg, Idaho, who received a bachelor's degree in sociology from BYU, was killed. A 27-year-old woman visiting from Estonia, where Wilson served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received critical injuries but survived.

The two were walking between 500 East and 600 East near the Bell Tower on North Campus Drive when they were hit.

"In reviewing Krueger's phone records, his testimony and the surveillance video, Krueger was both sending and receiving text messages while driving and immediately prior to hitting the pedestrians," according to court records.

A summons was issued for Krueger to make an initial appearance in court on Oct. 17.

A civil suit by Wilson's family was filed against Krueger in 2011.

Pat Reavy, Crime Reporter

Pat is a police and crime reporter. He interned at KSL Radio in 1989. He was hired by KSL Radio for a part-time position in 1991 and later a full-time position a couple of months later. Pat was hired by the Deseret News in 2000. Full Bio »

 

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Former director of Indian Affairs resigns as CEO of Ute Tribal Enterprises

Former director of Indian Affairs resigns as CEO of Ute Tribal Enterprises

By Geoff Liesik

September 17th, 2012 @ 4:41pm

FORT DUCHESNE, Uintah County — The chief executive officer of the Ute Indian Tribe's commercial enterprises has resigned, citing interference by elected tribal officials and a lack of communication.

Forrest Cuch, who was tapped to lead Ute Tribal Enterprises in August 2011, tendered his resignation in a Sept. 11 letter to the tribe's governing body.

"I went in and cleaned up their businesses and it wasn't appreciated," Cuch told KSL Monday. "I fixed every problem that was brought to my attention."

Still, Cuch said, members of the Ute Tribe Business Committee recently made a decision related to either the operations or management of Ute Tribal Enterprises without consulting him. While he wouldn't talk specifically about what that decision was, he said it amounted to "meddling" by elected officials. 

"I was hired to manage the enterprises and that was my responsibility. It was nobody else's responsibility," Cuch said.

"It was an infringement on my duties," he continued. "There was also a lack of communication. We were supposed to meet, but they canceled meeting after meeting after meeting."

I'm keeping all doors open, all possibilities. I think for my people, it's time to make some progress out here.

–Forrest Cuch

Business Committee member Phillip Chimburas confirmed there was a lack of communication and support from some members of the body, which constitutes the executive and legislative branches of Ute tribal government. However, Chimburas would not discuss what incident or incidents specifically led to Cuch's decision to quit.

"This was his own decision," Chimburas said. "I didn't support his resignation, but I can't stop him."

Ute Tribal Enterprises operates a grocery store, two convenience stores, a bowling alley, a water truck company that serves the oil and natural gas industry, and a mothballed water bottling operation, which Cuch had planned to re-open. The company is being managed on an interim basis by its chief financial officer, Chimburas said.

Cuch, who is a member of the Ute Tribe, was hired by the Business Committee six months after he was fired as director of the state Division of Indian Affairs by Gov. Gary Herbert. Cuch had led the division for nearly 14 years at the time of his dismissal. The governor said he was insubordinate and no longer represented his office effectively — claims Cuch still flatly denies. 

During his brief tenure with the tribe, Cuch oversaw the remodeling of the bowling alley and the grocery store, where he also introduced organic foods. He implemented an employee training program as well and saw to it that a job description was created for each position in the organization. 

"I feel really good about the things we accomplished," he said. "(Tribal leaders) just might not have been ready for these types of changes, but they had businesses there that needed to be run properly."

Cuch said he is considering offers to consult with other tribes about economic development issues, but he still plans to finish building a house in the Uintah Basin, where he'll live full time.

"I'm not going to go away," Cuch said, noting that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of running for tribal office.

"I'm keeping all doors open, all possibilities," he said. "I think for my people, it's time to make some progress out here."

Geoff Liesik, Reporter/Eastern Utah Correspondent

Geoff Liesik is a multimedia journalist for KSL-TV, the Deseret News and KSL Newsradio, specializing in coverage of eastern Utah. Full Bio »

 

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20 reasons to take a sick day this week

20 reasons to take a sick day this week

By ksl.com

September 17th, 2012 @ 3:51pm

SALT LAKE CITY &#8212 Happy Constitution Day. With the signing of the U.S. Constitution came a guide for future generations of Americans (not on personal freedoms &#8212 those came more than four years later), and in that spirit, we're offering you our own guide: 20 things to do throughout the state this week.

Are there events you'd like to see included? Email us, or tweet @kslcom with the hashtag #StuffToDo. We'll include them in Wednesday's edition.

Salt Lake Valley:

• Sept. 17-30: Downtown Dine O'Round, Salt Lake. $5-$30. Sample Salt Lake City restaurants for lunch or dinner. More info here.
• Sept. 19: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, USANA Amphitheatre. Tickets $20–$79. More info here.
• Sept. 20–23: Salt Lake City Film Festival at the Tower Theatre, Broadway Cinemas and Cinema Pub. Tickets $5 before 5 p.m., $10 after 5 p.m. More info here.
• Sept. 21: Ensign Elementary Back-to-School Bash, 5 p.m.–
• Sept. 21: Redfest at the University of Utah, 6 p.m. Manchester Orchestra, Brand New and Fictionist. Tickets $15. More info here.
• Sept. 22: Moran eye center family bike ride for funds to restore eyesight. $25 adult, $15 child or $50 family. More info here.

Utah Valley:

• Sept: 17-22: Arsenic and Old Lace at the Hale Center Theatre in Orem. Tickets $16-$20; show begins at 7:30 p.m. More info here.
• Sept. 21–,22: First Utah Valley Renaissance Faire, Timpanogos Park in Provo Canyon. Friday 10 a.m.–,9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. More info here.
• Sept. 22–23: 26th annual India Fest at the Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork, 5 p.m. Entertainment, food, gifts, art, photography, henna. More info here.

East of the valleys:

• Sept. 17-Oct. 7: 40th Annual Oktoberfest at Snowbird Resort. Saturdays and Sundays; event information here.
• Sept. 17: World War II-era B-17 in Utah this week. Rides available for $425 Wednesday and Thursday at the Heber City Airport. More info here.
• Sept. 21: Chocolate Lovers Treat Train, Heber Valley Historic Railroad, Heber City. Sample Utah chocolate, accompanied by live string entertainment. More info here.
• Sept. 22: Scarecrow Festival, McPolin Farm, Park City. Scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, etc. $25 per group of four. More info here.

Northern Utah:

Are you attending?

Are you attending a local event? Tweet us a picture @kslcom and include the hashtag #StuffToDo, or email a photo and description to sgrimes@ksl.com. We'll include the photos in our next events article.

• Sept. 19–22: Simple Treasures fall boutique, Davis Fairgrounds in Farmington, across I-15 from Lagoon. W–F 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $1 admission.
• Sept. 21: American Festival Chorus, USU Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tribute in honor of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. More info here.
• Sept. 21: Fall for All multicultural celebration at Ogden-Weber Tech College, 200 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden. 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Food, activities and live performances. Free admission.
• Sept. 22: Great Inflatable Race/Obstacle Course, USU quad. 10 a.m.&#1504 p.m. More info here.

Central/Southern Utah:

• Sept. 18: Story Time at the Washington County Library, 10 a.m.–noon. Main Branch, 88 West 100 South, St George, Hurricane Branch Library, 36 South 300 West, Hurricane, Santa Clara Branch, 1099 North Lava Flow Dr, Santa Clara.
• Sept. 19: Open Mic Night at Jazzy's Rock-n-Roll Grill, 285 North Bluff Street, St. George. Free admission, 8 p.m.
• Sept. 21–22: Fall Fuel Fest, SGMX Moto Track. More info here.

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UTA investigating suspicious package at station

UTA investigating suspicious package at station

By ksl.com

September 17th, 2012 @ 3:14pm

SALT LAKE CITY — TRAX trains have stopped from 900 South to 2100 South due to a suspicious package found at the 1300 South station.

UTA officials said Monday afternoon that package had been found in the bike storage area of the station, but were unable to offer more details. UTA's twitter account simply said "Suspicious package. No further details." Earlier they called it a "Security related closure."

A bus bridge has been put into effect to get passengers around the closed area. UTA police appear to be on scene and investigating, though UTA spokesperson Gerry Carpenter said that no bomb squad had been called in.

More details will be posted as they become available.

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