Harrison scores 21, Grand Canyon knocks off Wyoming 66-58
December 3, 2022 GMTLARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Rayshon Harrison's 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Wyoming 66-58 on Saturday night.
Harrison shot 6 for 16 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for the Antelopes (7-2).
Blacksher scores 21, Grand Canyon beats Alcorn State 80-72
November 30, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr.'s 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Alcorn State 80-72 on Tuesday.
Blacksher also added five assists for the Antelopes (6-2). Rayshon Harrison scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line.
McMillian’s 17 lead Grand Canyon over Benedictine at Mesa
November 27, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Chance McMillian's 17 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Benedictine at Mesa 110-53 on Saturday night.
McMillian was 7 of 10 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) for the Antelopes (5-2).
Grand Canyon park changes campground name that haunted tribe
November 22, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — For years, the Indian Garden name assigned to a popular Grand Canyon campground has been a painful reminder for a Native American tribe that was displaced by the national park.
McMillian scores 16 as Grand Canyon tops Northern Iowa 69-67
November 22, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chance McMillian's 16 points helped lead Grand Canyon to a 69-67 victory against Northern Iowa on Tuesday.
McMillian had five rebounds for the Antelopes (4-2). Gabe McGlothan added 13 points while going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 0 for 4 from distance, and 3 for 5 from the line, and he also had 18 rebounds.
Porter scores 14 in Wichita State’s win over Grand Canyon
November 21, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Porter Jr. scored 14 points as Wichita State beat Grand Canyon 55-43 on Monday.
Porter added 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Shockers (3-1). Xavier Bell scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line.
Feds offer $1B to keep California’s last nuclear plant open
November 21, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday announced preliminary approval to spend up to $1.1 billion to help keep California's last operating nuclear power plant running, even as officials turned down a request for financial aid to restart a closed nuclear plant in Michigan.
Harrison powers Grand Canyon to 81-48 romp over Grambling
November 19, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Rayshon Harrison had 25 points in Grand Canyon’s 81-48 victory against Grambling on Friday night.
Harrison shot 9 for 11, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Antelopes (3-1).
Blackshear’s 20 lead Nevada over Grand Canyon 59-46
November 12, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear's 20 points helped Nevada defeat Grand Canyon 59-46 on Saturday.
Blackshear also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Wolf Pack (2-0). Jarod Lucas scored nine points, going 2 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from distance, and 4 for 4 from the line.
Blacksher, Grand Canyon beat San Diego Christian 101-50
November 10, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 16 points as Grand Canyon beat San Diego Christian 101-50 on Wednesday night.
Blacksher shot 6 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Antelopes (2-0).
Grand Canyon wins 60-54 over Montana State
November 8, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 18 points to help Grand Canyon defeat Montana State 60-54 on Monday night in a season opener.
Man arrested after crash killed 3 Phoenix college students
October 31, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — A man suspected of driving impaired has been arrested for allegedly causing a wrong-way freeway crash in Phoenix that killed three Grand Canyon University students, authorities said Monday.
3 Phoenix college students killed in wrong-way driver crash
October 10, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Three Phoenix college freshmen were killed after their vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on a highway, authorities said Monday.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety told local news outlets they received reports around 4 a.m.
Deputies shoot, kill Arizona man after wife warned of ambush
October 9, 2022 GMTBLACK CANYON CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man during an exchange of gunfire outside his home in a remote area north of Phoenix after his wife warned in a 911 call he might try to ambush them, the Yavapai County sheriff's office said Saturday.
Record methane leak flows from damaged Baltic Sea pipelines
September 28, 2022 GMTCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Methane leaking from the damaged Nord Stream pipelines is likely to be the biggest burst of the potent greenhouse gas on record, by far.
Women survive mountain lion attack on Utah mountain trail
September 26, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two women survived a mountain lion attack in Utah over the weekend that occurred when they were running in a canyon east of Salt Lake City.
They came upon the mountain lion when they came around a corner on a trail run Sunday morning in Millcreek Canyon, said Faith Jolley, a spokesperson for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
58 bison relocated from Grand Canyon National Park North Rim
September 20, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Wildlife managers say 58 bison have been successfully relocated from the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
They said the bison were transferred to the Intertribal Buffalo Council, who transported the animals to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.
On the Colorado River, growing concern for trout and chub
September 17, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — To guide fishing trips for a year or two, that's what brought Terry Gunn to the red canyons of northern Arizona. The chance to hike, raft and fly fish drew Wendy Hanvold, a retired ski bum, who took a job there waiting tables at an anglers lodge.
1 dead after motorboat flips at Grand Canyon National Park
September 12, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A 67-year-old man died after a motorboat flipped over during a Colorado River trip inside Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Sunday.
Park officials said the boat overturned shortly after 2 p.m.
Grand Canyon’s South Rim phasing in more water restrictions
September 11, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin phasing into greater water restrictions and conservation measures due to a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, park officials said Sunday.
Arizona woman dies on backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon
September 6, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona woman has died while backpacking in Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said Tuesday.
Park officials said 59-year-old Delphine Martinez of Window Rock was found dead Sunday along the Thunder River Trail about one mile from the confluence of Tapeats Creek and the Colorado River.
California’s last nuke plant to seek US OK for extended run
September 1, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The utility that oversees California's last operating nuclear power plant said Thursday it was taking steps to seek federal approval for an extended lifespan, just hours after the Legislature opened a pathway to keep it running through 2030.
Fierce lobbying caps fight over California nuke plant future
August 30, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — California is about to send the nation a powerful message on the future of nuclear power — it’s just not clear what it is yet.
Legislators in Sacramento are expected to vote this week on Democratic Gov.
Governor, lawmakers debate longer run for California nukes
August 29, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a group of legislators reached a last-minute compromise to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear plant by up to five years. But the proposal faces an uncertain future as the Legislature concludes its two-year session this week.
Visitor to Grand Canyon’s North Rim slips, falls and dies
August 27, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON, Ariz. (AP) — A man fell to his death on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National park and his body has been recovered, park officials said in statement Saturday.
Rangers found his body about 200 feet (61 meters) below the rim near the park's Bright Angel Point Trail, the statement said.
Decision on California’s last nuke plant could be postponed
August 26, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are discussing a possible compromise over the future of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant that could allow operator Pacific Gas & Electric to seek federal funds for a longer lifespan for the reactors.
Dad of injured Utah Little Leaguer hopeful of full recovery
August 21, 2022 GMTWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The father of the Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in the dorms said there is a chance his son can make a full recovery when he returns home to Utah.
California nuke extension challenged in legislative proposal
August 20, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal circulated Friday by California Democratic legislators would reject Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to extend the lifespan of the state's last operating nuclear power plant — and instead spend over $1 billion to speed up the development of renewable energy, new transmission lines and storage to maintain reliable power in the climate change era.
Boy hurt in fall at Little League World Series alert, walks
August 18, 2022 GMTWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The family of a 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah who sustained a head injury after falling from the top bunk of his bed at the dormitory complex said Thursday that he has been moved from intensive care and is able to sit up, eat and walk with support.
Utah boy injured in dorm fall at Little League World Series
August 16, 2022 GMTWILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah was in critical condition Tuesday with what his family said was a head injury suffered when he fell off the top bunk of his bed at the dormitory complex.
California governor proposes extending nuclear plant’s life
August 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
Jill Biden helps National Geographic promote national parks
August 9, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is helping National Geographic promote its upcoming documentary series on U.S. national parks.
The first lady introduces each installment of “America's National Parks,” a five-night series scheduled for broadcast on consecutive nights beginning Aug.
Not so fast: California’s last nuke plant might run longer
August 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — An aggressive push toward renewable energy has run headlong into anxiety over keeping the lights on in California, where the largest utility is considering whether to try to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant.
Grand Canyon Education: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 4, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) _ Grand Canyon Education Inc. (LOPE) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $25.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Phoenix-based company said it had profit of 80 cents.
3 who died in New Mexico floodwaters were from West Texas
July 27, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities have identified the bodies of three people who died in fast-moving floodwaters in Tecolote Canyon in northern New Mexico.
San Miguel County sheriff’s officials said Wednesday that the victims were members of a West Texas family and were swept away last week during monsoon rains in mountainous terrain scorched by a 533-square mile wildfire.
EXPLAINER: When is Manhattanhenge? Where can you see it?
July 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Didn't make it to Stonehenge for the solstice? There might still be time to catch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and bathes the urban canyons in a rosy glow.
Relicensing for Idaho Power’s Hells Canyon Project advancing
June 27, 2022 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho public utility’s nearly two-decade effort to renew its license for a three-dam hydroelectric project on the Snake River on the Idaho-Oregon Border is moving forward with federal regulators announcing plans to update an environmental study.
Grand Canyon starts water limitations after pumphouse outage
June 27, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is starting water conservation measures on the North Rim due to an electrical failure involving the Roaring Springs pumphouse.
Park officials said staff and contractors are working to investigate the extent of the damage to the system.
Grand Canyon won’t seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
June 26, 2022 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A bison herd that lives almost exclusively in the northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park won't be targeted for lethal removal there this fall.
The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive and controversial lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the canyon's North Rim.
Tennessee woman dies after fall into river at Grand Canyon
June 13, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A Tennessee woman has died after at Grand Canyon National Park after falling into the water and getting caught by the Colorado River’s swift current, authorities said Monday.
Missouri State uses 5-run 9th to oust Grand Canyon 8-7
June 4, 2022 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Leadoff batter Spencer Nivens hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and Mason Hull followed with a go-ahead two-run shot as Missouri State rallied for an 8-7 victory over Grand Canyon in an elimination game at the Stillwater Regional on Saturday.
Wallace, Turner lead Arkansas past Grand Canyon 7-1
June 3, 2022 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cayden Wallace, who hit two home runs, and Michael Turner both drove in three runs and second-seeded Arkansas defeated third-seed Grand Canyon 7-1 on Friday in the Stillwater Regional.
Environmentalists oppose more life for California nuke plant
May 17, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of environmental and anti-nuclear organizations expressed opposition Tuesday to any attempt to extend the life of California’s last operating nuclear power plant, challenging suggestions that its electricity is needed to meet potential future shortages in the nation's most populous state.
Grand Canyon Education: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
May 4, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) _ Grand Canyon Education Inc. (LOPE) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $58.1 million.
The Phoenix-based company said it had net income of $1.66 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.72 per share.
US to hold back Lake Powell water to protect hydropower
May 3, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced what they called extraordinary steps on Tuesday to keep hundreds of billions of gallons of water stored in a reservoir on the Utah-Arizona line to prevent it from shrinking more amid prolonged drought and climate change.
A longer life for Diablo Canyon? Newsom touts nuke extension
April 30, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Facing possible electricity shortages, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday raised the possibility that the state’s sole remaining nuclear power plant might continue operating beyond a planned closing by 2025, an idea that could revive a decades-old fight over earthquake safety at the site.
Colorado rock climber falls 70 feet to death in Utah canyon
April 19, 2022 GMTSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a 41-year-old Colorado man died after falling about 70 feet (21 meters) during a rock climbing excursion in Utah.
Steamboat Pilot & Today reports Arlo Lott Jr., of Steamboat Springs, fell when his rappel anchor broke loose in Farnsworth Canyon on Saturday.
In drought-stricken West, officials weigh emergency actions
April 13, 2022 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to users on the Colorado River to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam that supplies hydropower to some 5 million customers across the U.S.
Body of missing snowboarder found at Mount Hood
April 10, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities say they have found the body of a missing snowboarder buried in avalanche debris in a creek at the Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort.
Resort ski patrollers located 30-year-old Ryan Mather's body in Heather Canyon on Friday and recovered the body on Saturday, Hood River County Sheriff Matt English said in a statement.
Utah woman dies after a fall at Grand Canyon National Park
April 5, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A Utah woman on a private boating trip has died after a fall at the Grand Canyon, authorities said Tuesday.
Officials at the national park said 34-year-old Margaret Osswald of Salt Lake City was near Ledges Camp along the Colorado River on Monday evening when she fell about 20 feet and sustained fatal injuries.
Traffic jams expected during Arizona scenic canyon road work
April 4, 2022 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Projects planned for one of Arizona's most scenic highways that will include a safety tune-up and structural improvements are expected to clog traffic along the two-lane route during work set to begin this spring and run into 2023.
Fatal crash near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation
April 3, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A driver has died in a single-vehicle crash near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Park: Colorado woman dies on boating trip in Grand Canyon
March 25, 2022 GMTGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A Colorado woman died when she fell into whitewater rapids on the Colorado River while on a boating trip in Grand Canyon National Park, park officials said Friday.
Bandelier officials assessing area of fatal rock fall
March 25, 2022 GMTLOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Officials are assessing the area of Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico where an Illinois woman was killed when struck by a falling rock while climbing a ladder to reach a canyon alcove.
Rock strike, fall from ladder kills visitor at Bandelier
March 24, 2022 GMTLOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — A visitor was fatally injured at Bandelier National Monument when struck by a falling rock while climbing ladders to reach a canyon alcove, monument officials.
The visitor fell about 30 feet (9 meters) after being struck Wednesday while climbing the second of the four ladders used to the reach the Alcove House, officials said in a statement.
Authorities investigate crash of LA sheriff’s helicopter
March 20, 2022 GMTASUZA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday were investigating the crash of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department rescue helicopter in Southern California mountains that left six people injured.
Generals Highway reopens between Sequoia, Kings Canyon
March 18, 2022 GMTSEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The Generals Highway between Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks opened to the public Friday for the first time since a major wildfire last year.
Federal court revives claim in Havasupai education case
March 17, 2022 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federal appeals court has revived a claim in a lawsuit that alleged the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education has failed to provide basic education services for Native American students at a school deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon.