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(ELI LUCERO/The Associated Press) New Mexico State forward Bandja Sy (10) grabs a rebound over Utah State guard Danny Berger (12) and center Tshilidzi Nephawe.

New Mexico State downs Utah State 80-69

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 6:41pm

LOGAN — For the first time this season, Wild Bill was back in action at the Spectrum, his body pained green in imitation of the pig from the popular “Angry Birds” online game.

Outside of the much-adored super fan, not much of Utah State’s game against New Mexico State represented the success of last season’s 30-4 campaign.

A lethal mix of New Mexico State’s Wendell McKines and Hernst LaRoche and a whole bunch of USU turnovers in the game’s waning minutes spelled doom for the home team. Utah State (13-13, 5-6 WAC) fell to the southern Aggies 80-69 in a Saturday afternoon game televised by ESPN2.

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J. Harry Lish

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:14pm

J. Harry Lish, 81, of Deweyville, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Bear River Valley Hospital. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Deweyville LDS Chapel, 10750 N. Highway 69. A viewing will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Monday before the funeral. Post condolences at ruddfuneralhome.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Top of Utah outdoors calendar, fishing report

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Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 2:23pm

So is it February or May?

Whatever the calendar says, there is plenty to do out and about in Utah. Enjoy yourselves.

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Lee K. Kirk

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 9:47pm

Lee K. Kirk died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Logan, Utah, at Legacy House assisted living. There will be a graveside service this spring for Lee, LaRue and Kyle at the Logan City Cemetery. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Chambers ask legislators for help fighting BRAC

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:38am

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Northern Utah Chamber Coalition has asked legislators to seriously consider allocating money to promote Hill Air Force Base.

Members of four chambers of commerce -- Davis, Ogden-Weber, Box Elder and Cache -- met with Top of Utah legislators early Monday morning to discuss their priorities concerning public policy and government funding.

At the top of the list is funding for the Utah Defense Alliance, a nonprofit organization that has played a key role in keeping the base open during previous Base Realignment and Closure actions.

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(Courtesy photo) USU wildlife resource research assistant professor Patty Cramer advises UDOT on use of wildlife underpasses and overpasses.

Wildlife crossing structures save lives, hides

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 9:57pm

LOGAN -- If Utah drivers take the high road and wildlife takes the low "road," everyone gets home safely.

Patty Cramer helps design underpasses and overpasses that help prevent collisions between drivers just passing through and the moose, elk, mule deer and smaller animals moving around in their home habitat.

The Utah State University wildland resource research assistant professor determines where underpasses or overpasses are needed based on past collisions and her surveillance footage.

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Outdoors calendar, fishing report

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 2:30pm

It's cold and clear in Utah as February dawns. That means plenty of outdoor activity opportunities.

Enjoy your time outdoors and always be safe.

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John Henry Bott

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 9:19pm

John Henry Bott, 88, of Corinne, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at his home. Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Corinne Ward Chapel, 2325 N. 4000 West, in Corinne. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 East, in Brigham City, and from 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at the Corinne Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Myers Mortuary to help with the funeral. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com.

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Trail gems attached to the river parkways

Richard S. White Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 5:49pm

This month we feature two small loops that are reached by the Weber and Ogden River parkways. Both are easy to hike, even when snow-covered.

The Kingfisher Wetlands Loop is a lovely, secluded and partly shaded trail connected to the Weber River Parkway. It features many birds of multiple varieties, wetlands, beautiful vistas and an occasional turtle.

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Wednesday is a big day for high school seniors, as the national letter of intent day dawns for football, soccer and track and field standouts will declare where they'll play college ball.

Prep notes: Standouts pledge to colleges of their choice

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 9:58am

Wednesday is a big day for high school seniors, as the national letter of intent day dawns for football, soccer and track and field standouts will declare where they'll play college ball.

For other sports, the commitments are already coming in.

Hesston (Kansas) College softball coach Andrew Sharp announced the signing of Weber High's Taylor Stroud, a shortstop/catcher.

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Boy, 2, dies when run over at home

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Last updated Monday, January 30, 2012 - 10:25pm

MENDON -- A 2-year-old boy is dead after his father backed a car over him at their home in Mendon.

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Cache 2-year-old dies after dad backs car over him

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Last updated Monday, January 30, 2012 - 2:11pm

MENDON -- A 2-year-old boy is dead after his father backed a car over him at their home in Mendon.

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(ELI LUCERO/The Associated Press) Utah State forward Ben Clifford takes a shot over San Jose State forward Stephon Smith on Saturday in Logan.

Aggies unleash offense on Spartans

Rhett Wilkinson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 10:52pm

LOGAN -- Aggie fans have thought Utah State would turn the corner of mediocrity several times earlier this season. After USU's 82-65 victory at the Smith Spectrum Saturday night against San Jose State, perhaps the faithful can display such belief one more time.

A stunning Preston Medlin-to-Brockeith Pane alley-oop with 6:48 proved to put too much chink in the Spartans' armor, restoring the USU lead back to double-digits at 69-59. The emphatic finish to a run that began with a Morgan Grim steal well-represented the Aggies' personality during the game: assertive, aggressive, strong and stylish. USU coach Stew Morrill called it "open and free."

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ER technician fired after sexual assault

The Associated Press Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 11:15pm

LOGAN -- A 46-year-old emergency room technician faces charges after police say he was caught performing a sex act on an unconscious patient.

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Fishing report, outdoors calendar

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 2:40pm

With a unique 2012 winter upon us, the fishing and hiking and cross country skiing is wildly popluar. Here is this week's update on Utah waters and other outdoor adventure opportunities.

Enjoy!

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