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Weber State University goat tyer Whittney Dansie flips her goat Wednesday during the College National Finals Rodeo at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyo.

Utahns claim titles at college rodeo finals

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner, The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:34pm

CASPER, Wyo. — The action wrapped up late Saturday at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.

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Blaze pay visit to Primary Children's

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:30pm

SALT LAKE CITY — One day before battling the Jacksonville Sharks, the Utah Blaze took time away from the field to visit the Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

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Sasha Pressley earned a reputation for her performance of “Happy Birthday” while working as a waitress at Chili’s in Harrisville.

Hospital birth tech also the go-to gal for birthday song at local eatery

Linda East Brady Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 7:23am

It’s your birthday. Friends and family take you to out to a celebration dinner, and the wait-staff joins in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” as they serve dessert.

Cheerful delivery or not, most servers would much rather be hustling hot food or topping off your coffee than serenading you.

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Damian Lillard walks into a ceremony Saturday where he was honored at The Junction in Ogden. Lillard was presented with a key to the city and a proclamation recognizing him for his success. (KERA WILLIAMS/ Special to the Standard-Examiner)

Ogden honors NBA's top rookie with special day

Roy Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:46pm

OGDEN — The key to the city Damian Lillard officially accepted from Ogden city on Saturday doesn’t appear to open any actual doors.

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Davies sees the lighter side of workouts

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:05pm

SALT LAKE CITY — It’s just basketball, just a chance to play and compete with some of the best NBA draft prospects in the world.

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A paint truck rolled on the North Ogden Divide on Saturday, June 15, 2013, injuring the two occupants, who told police they were wearing their seat belts. (REYNALDO LEAL/Standard-Examiner)

Two injured in paint truck rollover on North Ogden Divide

Mark Saal Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:30pm

NORTH OGDEN — Two people suffered minor injuries after the pickup truck they were traveling in rolled near the top of the North Ogden Divide, spreading cans of paint, ladders and other debris and temporarily closing the road.

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ABOVE: Caleb Carter jumps around in the basketball area at SkyWalker Haven in Layton on Friday. BOTTOM LEFT: Camille Boyce (left) prepares to jump into the foam pit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Matt Findley dunks a ball after jumping on the trampoline in the basketball area.

SkyWalker Haven offers a variety of trampoline amenities

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:21pm

LAYTON — Blake Lucas got a running start on the trampoline runway before bouncing and jumping into the foam pit.

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Revamped study hurts arrival plan of F-35As for Hill

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, June 14, 2013 - 11:57pm

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force has revamped its environmental study on the F-35A, and while changes in the document related to Hill Air Force Base are minimal, the move will delay the arrival of two fighter squadrons at the base.

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Brigham City mayor accused of grabbing councilwoman’s arm during disagreement

Bubba Brpwn Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 3:18pm

BRIGHAM CITY — A councilwoman has filed a police report alleging Mayor Dennis Fife assaulted her by grabbing her arm during a disagreement Wednesday after a Box Elder County Commission meeting.

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Sharks seem toothless against West teams

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 6:37pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Blaze will get their national TV spotlight tonight. It’s just too bad their season to this point won’t impress anyone.

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Welker whistled for tweets

Chris J. Miller Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 6:40pm

BYU fans were quick to point out when former Texas Tech star Wes Welker tweeted to a football recruit that he should avoid BYU and choose his alma mater.

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