Canyon View running back Austin Minefee swears that he hasn't thought about the historic implications of the season he's having. But really, how can he not? Minefee is threatening three major state rushing records - yards per game, yards per carry and perhaps most importantly, the single-season rushing record. Minefee entered Friday's game against Hurricane averaging 11.26 yards per
Petroleum boom on horizon? Southeast Utah may have 12 billion to 40 billion barrels of petroleum locked in sandstone formations, but researchers said this week that potential may never be realized. St. George Airport plans soar Plans for a new airport here soared higher on Monday when the project received a $17.2-million federal grant.
UINTA MOUNTAINS -- While stalking the Utah woods for deer and elk, Don Johnston would also notice the wide variety of fungi growing in the forest. The mushrooms made him wonder. "I was curious about whether or not I could eat them. It was driving me crazy," he said. Unlike his hunter-and-gatherer predecessors in Utah, Johnston didn't have to risk an upset stomach, hallucinations and
SOUTH OGDEN -- This may be the year to hunt deer in northwestern Box Elder County. Sure, there are plenty of advantages in returning to familiar areas, and sometimes hunting is as much about gathering the family around the campfire as seeing deer. If you're after a gathering, head to the Cache unit as usual. If you're after a deer, you may want to explore the Raft River Range.
