A 21-year-old rancher with a history of running away vanished last month while walking to her new job in an “extremely rural” part of Utah.
Elizibeth “Lizzy” Green was reported missing April 17 after she failed to show up to her shift at the ranch in the remote community of Callao, the Juab County Sheriff’s Office said.
“I’m kind of at the point where I think maybe she had somebody pick her up,” Vanessa Simmons, Green’s mother, told 2KUTV Monday.
Elizibeth Green vanished while walking to her new job at a ranch in an “extremely rural” part of Utah.
“I just don’t know who that is, or if they actually picked her up, or if they didn’t come and then she went trying to walk through the desert.”
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According to a search warrant, Green had a history of mental health issues and had run away from home in the past, but this instance proved much more distressing.
Green typically maintained an open line of communication with her family when she ran away, and usually returned within a day or so, those close to the young woman told cops.
This time, however, her phone and social media accounts have gone silent, and all attempts to ping her devices have turned up fruitless, the warrant states.
Vanessa Simmons theorizes that someone may have picked up her daughter. Vanessa Simmons/Facebook
The sheer remoteness of the Callao community has also raised alarm bells for investigators.
Callao, originally part of the Pony Express, is located in northern Snake Valley. Less than 12,000 people populate the entirety of Juab County, according to the Census Bureau.
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“This area of our county is approximately three hours away from any major cities and requires travel on dirty roads,” the warrant states.
Deputies descended on the unnamed ranch just one day after Green vanished but found no trace of the young woman.
Green has a history of mental health issues and has run away from home in the past. juabsheriff.org
The ranch owner told authorities she never arrived for her shift and that he hadn’t had any contact with his new employee.
Search and rescue teams also combed the walking route Green would have taken to her job, as well as the surrounding area, but were “unable to locate Elizibeth or anything to determine where she could have gone,” according to the warrant.
“Based on the information that we have received, we are concerned about the possibility that Elizibeth is in danger of serious bodily injury or death,” the warrant states.
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Investigators have found no trace of Green or her cellphone. Vanessa Simmons/Facebook
“It is unknown if Elizibeth is in danger and lost in the vast desert, or if someone that she was communicating with met with her and is holding her against her will.”
Green was last seen wearing a pink tie-dye high-cut hoodie, a light blue pair of jeans and black Converse sneakers, according to a missing person poster. She was also carrying a white backpack purse.
She stands at 5’11,” has brown hair and “green or hazel eyes depending on what she is wearing,” her mother said.
Utah Hockey Club (17-15-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (23-13-1, in the Central Division)
Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club visit the Dallas Stars after Lawson Crouse’s two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Utah Hockey Club’s 5-3 win.
Dallas is 23-13-1 overall with a 10-3-1 record in Central Division play. The Stars have a 13-6-1 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.
Utah has a 4-6-1 record in Central Division games and a 17-15-6 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club serve 10.9 penalty minutes per game to rank second in NHL play.
Saturday’s game is the third time these teams square off this season. The Stars won the previous matchup 3-2.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Duchene has 15 goals and 20 assists for the Stars. Roope Hintz has seven goals and one assist over the past 10 games.
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Dylan Guenther has 16 goals and 18 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Clayton Keller has five goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-3-1, averaging 2.8 goals, five assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.
Utah Hockey Club: 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.3 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Stars: None listed.
Utah Hockey Club: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Florida State lost some veteran production with the departure of Lawrance Toafili at the end of last season. With an exciting young group of running backs, the Seminoles are looking to add some experienced production to the room and have prioritized Utah State transfer running back Rahsul Faison in the portal.
The Seminoles were the first program to host Faison on an official visit and the graduate transfer loved every bit of his time in Tallahassee.
“The coaches are really great people. That stood out to me the most — was the coaches,” Faison said on his visit. “I feel like they have a special thing going this (upcoming) season. I loved every bit of it.”
“Just how real they were,” he continued. “They were real honest and excited. They have a plan for me if I were to go here, so I loved the plan they have set out for me. I could really see myself (going here) for sure.”
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Originally signing with Marshall out of high school, Faison instead spent two years at the JUCO level (Snow College) before committing to Utah State in 2023. In his last two seasons at Utah State, Faison has rushed for over 1,800 yards — including an extremely productive season in 2024 where he rushed for 1,109 and eight touchdowns.
If he used his final year of eligibility at Florida State, he would be joining a Gus Malzahn offense that loves to run the football.
“Coach Gus’ offense speaks for itself — what he is able to do with the running backs. So obviously someone like myself who is a running back and wants to have a big time year. I loved every bit of it for sure,” Faison said. “The success he was able to have with them. He has had multiple NFL running backs. They had successful college careers and they will be great pros as well.”
Faison would also be joining a room that has not only been well-stocked but very competitive under running backs coach David Johnson. With two exciting young backs in Kam Davis and soon-to-be true freshman Ousmane Kromah, Florida State wants Faison to be an older voice.
“They were very honest with me, they were real. They got a great young group of guys, some guys that can really run the ball and do a lot of things well in the backfield. They told me that I can add to that and be a big impact on the team,” Faison said.
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Following his official visit to Florida State, Faison has planned visits to Alabama, Utah and North Carolina. While he expressed that he was very much playing things by ear in terms of the flexibility of his recruitment, he did say that he wants to make sure he makes the right decision as he “cannot go wrong” with only one year of playing time left.
As far as early returns are concerned, Faison thinks that place could be FSU.
“They passed my expectations for sure, absolutely,” Faison said. “This place is amazing. Obviously they had a down year last year but everything they have being built this season and the players they are able to bring in. It’s going to be special this season.”
“New year, new me!” Utah Jazz rookie Cody Williams exclaimed after his January 1st eruption. Williams, the 10th selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, has struggled to plant himself on solid ground thus far into his first year as a pro.
Shooting a horrific 23% from distance and 31% from the field in limited minutes, the former McDonald’s All-American and brother of OKC standout Jalen Williams has left plenty of meat on the bone in his first taste of NBA action. Ironic, considering Cody’s physique.
But something may have flipped on New Year’s Day. It would be too cliche to suggest that the rookie is improving thanks to a freshly enacted resolution, so I’m not going to say it. Yet, a career-high 35-point outburst with the Salt Lake City Stars is plenty to get anxious observers to breach the surface and take in the winds of change.
This @slcstars trio WENT OFF to start 2025! Cody Williams and Elijah Harkless both erupted for career-high scoring nights, while Oscar Tshiebwe recorded his fifth 20+ rebound game of the season. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/jugvgOXy8q
Shooting 13 for 21 from on field goals, including 5 for 8 from long range, this is the type of output that Utah has craved since assigning Williams on this development-first avenue.
With pull-ups, open 3s, and even dives to the rim, Utah’s first-round pick is a capable 3-level scorer when he chooses to be. Standing in the corner all day is not conducive to developmental advances for a player like Williams, so seeing the athletic wing get involved both on and off-ball is a promising sign.
Could this be a one-off? Sure, especially as Cody fights for more consistency, we may not see another 30+ point finish again this season. Even in the G-League, he’s been timid, overpowered, and overshadowed by just about everyone on the floor. But when he shows what he can do, it’s hard to deny the potential if he can even out.
Every piece of good news regarding player development is good news for the rebuilding Jazz. Let’s hope Cody keeps it cooking.
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