Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Sept 23

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…CLOUDY.  RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. EAST

WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 70 PERCENT.

.TONIGHT…CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE

OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND

15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION

30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND

THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 60 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS AND

THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED

RAIN SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHWEST

WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.

.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.

BREEZY. HIGHS AROUND 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF

SHOWERS 30 PERCENT.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS

IN THE MID 40S. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 30 PERCENT.

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.

.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.

LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.

.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE UPPER

60S. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.

 

TODAY AND TONIGHT

WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST TODAY

ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. SOME STORMS COULD BE

STRONG TO SEVERE ACROSS SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA THIS EVENING WITH

LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS.

 

VERY WINDY SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. ISOLATED

THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Public Works informs residents that the Oxbow area, West Inlet Gate is scheduled to be CLOSED, today, Friday-September 23, 2016 for utility repairs. The gate will be open when repairs are completed.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police is warning residents that A high-risk convicted sex offender has changed his address,  moving back into the City of Jamestown.

33 year old  Keith Lee Zonneville, now resides at 517 4th Street NW, Jamestown, ND.  He does not own a vehicle.

His last address was  3351 Highway 281 SE No. 12.

Zonneville is a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 179 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Zonneville was convicted of gross sexual imposition in 2007 in Stark County.

His photo and demographics are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

Zonneville is not wanted by police at this time. More information on registered offenders is available at www.sexoffender.nd.gov.

His information and photo also posted on line at CSiNewsNow.com

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  An October 12, 2016 hearing date has been set in Southeast District Court in Jamestown for a 21 year old Jamestown woman, who allegedly engaged in sex acts with an 11-month old child.

An affidavit in support of probable cause  accuses Hailey Nichole Tardif of willfully engaging in sexual acts with a child younger than 15 years old, and inflicting bodily or mental injury to a child young than six years old.

Charges include, Gross Sexual Imposition, A Class A felony, and Child Neglect or Abuse, a Class B felony.

The alleged acts occurred between February 1st and July 19th this year.

She is currently in custody in lieu of  $10,000 cash bond.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown will celebrate its 75^th Anniversary, on Friday Sept 23, with several events, a community celebration honoring the unforgettable individuals who have built a legacy of hope and independence.

Felicia Sargeant from ACC pointed out that when the facility opened in 1941 it was first called “The Crippled Childrens School,” with 18 children enrolled.   She said over the years the name was changed to more accurately reflect the mission, and wider variety of services provided.

In the 1980’s the name was changed to The Anne Carlsen School, and the it became The Anne Carlsen Center, in 2008.

Dr. Anne Carlsen was first a teacher and then the Principal.

Currently the Anne Carlsen Center’s Jamestown campus has 54 students enrolled.

Anne Carlsen Center services are also provided in Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Bismarck,  Minot and Bottineau, currently serving 2,600.

The day on September 23^rd starts with a free Community Breakfast at 8:30-a.m., at the ACC gymnasium.  Signs will be posted directing visitors to the parking area, and signs inside pointing directions.

At 9:30-a.m., the Presentation and Movie, as families and staff members reflect on 75 years.

The PBS Video will be shown – “Anne Carlsen: Handicapped Hall of Fame, 1985.”

There will be informational booths with ACC staff available throughout the presentation to answer questions.

There will also be a designated “expo area” to visit before and after the program.

This area will feature the vendors with which the Anne Carlsen Center does business. Each program within the Anne Carlsen Center will also have a booth that will provide more insight into their program. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the programs within the Anne Carlsen Center and meet those businesses that help ACC with what they do for their residents and their families.

Activities will wrap up around 11-a.m. A  number of tour guides will be on hand for  a tour of the center, just connect with one of the assigned tour guides.

At 6-p.m. Family Movie Night.  Bring the family and friends back for a premiere showing of “Dumbo,” which premiered in 1941.

Register on line at www.annecarlsen.org/75   RSVP for the breakfast, for the movie, or both.

The Anne Carlsen Center is located at 701 3^rd Street Northwest (PO Box 8000) Jamestown, ND

Nurturing Abilities, Changing Lives.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The James Valley Street Machines has set Saturday September 24, 2016  for the 6th Annual Car show, and 5K Run/Walk, at Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, on Business Loop West in Jamestown in conjunction with sponsor,  Stutsman Harley-Davidson in Jamestown.

Again this year proceeds will benefit the Huntington Disease Society of America in memory of the late Dan Wilhelm.

Huntington’s Disease Society of America funds outreach and advocacy and has 39 Centers of Excellence facilities around the country with specialized care for Huntington’s disease.

The car/bike set up is from 8-a.m. to 10-a.m., with the show running from 10-a.m., to 3-p.m.

Car/Bike donations:  Registration $15.

5K Run/Walk set up 7-a.m. to 8-a.m., the run is from 8-a.m., to 10-a.m.

5K: Adults $25, Youth 12 and under $20 seniors 60 and over $20.

Again all registration fees will be donated to the Huntington Disease Society of America.

Plaques will be given for all cars while supplies last.

Cash awards will be given to winners in various categories, such as three Show Stoppers, three Peoples Choice and an Owners Choice, Award.

For more information contact Steve Skovy Jaskoviak at  701-252-2950 ext. 113, or 701-202-7067.

He points out that several of the car show visitors are from out-of-town and  going to the Stock Jamestown Speeday Stock Car Stampede on Friday and Saturday.

He adds, there may be more than 200 cars in the show.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable club member Tom Ravely said, again this year there will be vintage cars coming  from The Shed, automobile museum in Warroad, Minnesota, including a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 pace car, one of only 150 built, along with a 1970 Chevelle LS5 454 convertible, one of less than 100.

Clayton Wolff’s 1929 Chevrolet pickup that he is restoring  that at one time belonged to relatives of both Wolff and the Wilhelms through the Gackle Chevrolet dealership.

A cure is yet to be found, as Huntington’s disease is an inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control.

An individual who has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease will eventually die from pneumonia, heart failure or other complications.

During our show, Tom pointed out that the James Valley Street Machines holds regular meetings, and members participate in Sunday night rides along with the Blacktop Tour covering 700 miles during the three day event.

The Club also publishes the  Rumbler Magazine.

More information on the James Valley Street Machines, by contacting a club member or on line at www.jamesvalleystreetmachines.com

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  As part of a series of meetings around North Dakota, the State Housing Finance Agency presented information at the JSDC office in Jamestown Thursday, as the agency has released findings in the 2016 assessments.

It says  growth is expected in every region exception Region VI, which includes Stutsman, Barnes, Wells, Foster, Logan, McIntosh, Dickey, LaMoure and Griggs counties.

Executive Director the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency,  Jolene Klein said  the findings use many  categories to make their forecast.

Nancy Hodour with The Center for Social Research at NDSU  pointed out that North Dakota has experienced the most growth in the country in the past 50 years.

She pointed out  that the rise senior population was a factor for most of the numbers being reached.

All of Region VI would see a senior population increase of 18.2%. Jamestown is forecast to see a growth of 36.7% among the elderly population and Valley City will have an increase of 40%.

Hodour pointed out that the numbers being presented are just based off historical data and trends. She stated that it’s up to the communities and region to make the changes needed in order to see growth in the future.

Earlier this week, Jamestown, and Valley City Economic Development officials, Connie Ova, and Jennifer Feist issued a statement in disagreement with the findings concerning regional growth potential.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Democratic endorsed candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Chase Iron Eyes will be in Valley City on Tuesday September 27, 2016 for two public invited appearances.

He will visit with Valley City State University Native American Culture Club at Medicine Wheel Park on Winter Show Road at 5 p.m.

Then, he will discuss North Dakota issues with the public at the Vault in downtown Valley City at 7pm. Both events are open to the public.

Chase Iron Eyes is challenging  Republican incumbent  Congressman Kevin Cramer in the November 8, 2016 General Election.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Area Grief Support Team (JAGST) in conjunction with the Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Family Birthplace will hold a candlelight service Saturday, October 15, 2916, starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 424 First Avenue South, Jamestown, for families and loved ones affected by infant loss from infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.  The evening will begin with a short Walk of Remembrance followed by the candlelight service at the church.

In 1988 the month of October was proclaimed as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. October 15th has been recognized as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This day allows families and friends to honor their babies who have died. International Wave of Light ceremonies are held at 7:00 p.m. local time in all time zones. Participants are asked to burn their candles for at least one hour, resulting in a continuous chain of lighted candles throughout the globe on this day.

This will be the fifth annual candle lighting ceremony in Jamestown, joining those around the world to create a Wave of Light in memory of the babies lost. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the candle lighting service. For more information on the event please contact Renae Lunde in the JRMC Family Birthplace at (701) 952-4807.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a Fargo town house in mid-May.

22-year-old Landon Lauwagie (loo-WAG’-ee) on Thursday also entered a not guilty plea to the charge of gross sexual imposition.

Lauwagie, of Ponsford, Minnesota, was charged in June in the death of 40-year-old Cory Terlecky on or about May 14.

Authorities say in court documents that Lauwagie sexually assaulted Terlecky and that she died of asphyxiation.

Lauwagie is being held at the Cass County Jail. His attorney did not immediately return a call seeking comment on the case Friday

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man charged with killing his ex-wife now faces additional charges because authorities say he attempted to escape from jail.

30-year-old Richie Edwin Wilder Jr., of Minot, has been charged with felony counts of escape and possessing a weapon in a correctional facility.

Authorities accuse Wilder of using the metal piece from a broom head last month to chisel away the molding from a window in his cell. Court records show Wilder was caught on security footage disposing of the window molding pieces in his cell’s toilet.

Wilder is in custody awaiting a murder trial in the November 2015 death of 30-year-old Angila Wilder. Documents detailing her death and investigation have been sealed.

Wilder’s attorney declined to comment on the case Friday.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s oil-rich Three Affiliated Tribes wants a federal appeals court to quickly decide whether a Texas company needed tribal permission to put an oil pipeline and a natural gas pipeline beneath a Missouri River reservoir.

The tribes requested that the Sacagawea pipeline be halted last month, saying they had no assurances from the company that water supplies would not be harmed.

A federal judge temporarily allowed construction to continue last week. The tribes have appealed.

Paradigm Energy Partners says their $125 million, 70-mile (113 km) oil pipeline project already is complete. The company says it needs to complete its $16.6 million gas pipeline by Nov. 1, or the company’s future is in jeopardy.

The Sacagawea pipeline is the second such project being challenged by American Indians in North Dakota.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Recent budget cuts to career and technical education programs have some people in North Dakota’s oil patch worried about a potential shortage of skilled workers when the oil industry ramps up.

The  state’s economic downturn, partially caused by plummeting oil prices, caused shortfalls in tax revenue. As a result, Gov. Jack Dalrymple ordered budget cuts that are affecting higher education institutions in the state.

Rick Ross is executive director of the North Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education. He says the state still has 10,000 unfilled jobs and 70 percent of them require trade skills.

John Miller is acting president of Williston State College. He says energy and agriculture are North Dakota’s “tradition” and people “need to remain employable regardless of the state’s economy.”

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The city of Bismarck has awarded more than $20 million in contracts for the first phase of Bismarck Airport’s runway project.

The Bismarck Tribune reports that Bismarck City Commission named Strata Corp. of Grand Forks the general contractor with a $19.37 million bid. Edling Electric was awarded the electrical contract for more than $781,000.

Airport manager Greg Haug says the city has budgeted $24.3 million in 2017 for the first part of the three-phase project.

He estimates the construction will start in May and finish in November as 2,200 feet of the south end of the main runway will be resurfaced.

Haug says this phase will be complicated because some airport operations will have to move.

The second phase is scheduled to be done from spring to late fall 2018.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Health and Agriculture Departments have withdrawn blue-green algae advisories for Cottonwood Lake and Harvey Reservoir.

Authorities said Thursday that the warnings were issued because of high levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin toxin caused by blue-green algae. The Health Department has been monitoring each lake, and results from samples this week show lower toxin concentrations.

Hot summer weather can contribute to the production of the algae that’s also known as cyanobacteria. People and animals who ingest affected water can get sick and even die. There’s no known antidote for the toxins.

People are urged to err on the side of caution and avoid water that looks discolored or scummy or has a foul odor.

 

In sports….

High School Volleyball…

Alexander def. New Town, 3-0

Benson County def. St. John, 25-22, 25-22, 25-18

Bismarck St. Mary’s def. Bismarck Legacy, 25-9, 25-18, 25-15

Bowman County def. Dickinson JV, 20-25, 25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 15-11

Cavalier def. Midway-Minto, 25-16, 25-22, 25-18

Central Cass def. Enderlin, 25-20, 25-16, 25-22

Dakota Prairie def. Rolette-Wolford, 25-22, 24-26, 18-25, 25-18, 17-15

Dickinson def. Turtle Mountain, 3-0

Drake/Anamoose def. Bottineau, 15-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20

Edgeley-Kulm def. Kidder County, 14-25, 25-15, 25-11, 31-29

Fargo Davies def. Devils Lake, 25-12, 25-23, 25-14

Fargo South def. Wahpeton, 25-19, 25-22, 25-18

Garrison-Max def. Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky, 25-16, 25-13, 25-22

Glen Ullin-Hebron def. Killdeer, 25-21, 25-18, 25-17

Grand Forks Red River def. Valley City, 25-15, 25-14, 25-23

Grant County def. Washburn, 25-17, 25-18, 25-5

Griggs County Central def. Larimore, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22

Herreid/Selby Area, S.D. def. Linton-HMB, 25-20, 25-20, 25-8

Hillsboro/Central Valley def. Hatton-Northwood, 18-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-14

Kenmare def. Tioga, 25-12, 25-13, 25-9

Lakota/Edmore def. Midkota, 25-13, 25-19, 25-18

LaMoure def. Maple Valley, 25-16, 25-17, 25-11

Leola/Frederick, S.D. def. Ellendale, 26-24, 25-21, 25-13

Lewis and Clark def. Surrey, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-17

May Port CG def. Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-21

Medina-Pingree-Buchanan def. Wilton-Wing, 25-8, 25-6, 25-9

Minot Bishop Ryan def. Des Lacs-Burlington, 20-25, 24-26, 25-22, 25-20, 15-12

Minot Our Redeemer’s def. South Prairie, 25-8, 25-4, 25-14

Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Glenburn, 25-27, 25-21, 25-12, 25-19

Mott-Regent def. Beach, 3-1

Napoleon def. Shiloh Christian, 25-20, 25-19, 25-23

New Rockford-Sheyenne def. Harvey-Wells County, 3-2

Newburg-Westhope def. Nedrose, 25-9, 25-12, 25-14

North Border def. Thompson, 25-22, 25-20, 26-28, 25-22

North Star def. Rolla, 25-5, 25-17, 25-7

Oakes def. South Border, 25-23, 27-29, 25-19, 19-25, 15-11

Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Grafton/St. Thomas, 25-15, 25-18, 25-13

Parshall def. Trenton, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23

Powers Lake def. Stanley, 25-13, 25-10, 25-22

Ray def. Burke County, 25-6, 25-15, 25-11

Sheyenne def. Fargo North, 25-23, 25-14, 25-12

Timber Lake, S.D. def. Standing Rock, 25-13, 25-16, 25-12

Towner-Granville-Upham def. Velva, 25-18, 18-25, 25-22, 25-19

West Fargo def. Grand Forks Central, 25-10, 25-8, 25-9

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood def. Sargent Central, 20-25, 18-25, 25-17, 25-15, 15-13

 

BISMARCK (AP) 9-22-16  The latest Class AAA, AA, A and 9-Man North Dakota High School Football polls have been released, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. First place votes are in parenthesis, followed by the school’s record, and total votes received.

Class AAA

1. West Fargo (15) 4-0 79
   2. Bismarck Legacy (1) 4-0 61
   3. Minot 3-1 48
   4. Bismarck 3-1 35
   5. Bismarck Century 2-2 9
   Others Receiving Votes: Dickinson (3-1) 8.

Class AA

1. Bismarck St. Mary’s (15) 4-0 75
   2. Beulah 3-1 47
   3. Kindred 4-0 42
   4. Fargo Shanley 3-1 29
   5. Dickinson Trinity 3-1 19
   Others Receiving Votes: Valley City (3-1) 13.

Class A

1. Larimore (16) 4-0 84
   2. Minot Bishop Ryan (1) 4-0 59
   3. Killdeer 3-1 31
   4. Park River-FL 3-1 29
   5. Langdon 4-0 14
   Others Receiving Votes: Velva/Sawyer (3-1), Hazen (3-1), Des Lacs-Burlington (3-1), Ellendale/Edgeley-Kulm (3-1), Northern Cass (3-1).

Class 9-Man

1. Thompson (16) 5-0 84
   2. Shiloh Christian (1) 5-0 58
   3. Cavalier 5-0 50
   4. North Prairie 5-0 34
   5. New Salem-Glen Ullin 4-1 17
   Others Receiving Votes: Hankinson (4-1), Richland (4-1), Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood (4-1).

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual fall wetland survey indicates “good but variable” wetland conditions for duck hunting throughout much of the state.

Migratory game bird biologist Andy Dinges says the northeast part of the state has the highest number of wetlands holding water.

Dinges says the south-central and southeast parts of the state are better than last year’s fall wetland conditions. But he says the northwest and north-central regions of the state will have the fewest wetlands available for duck hunting since 2012.

Dinges says strong reproduction for ducks in breeding areas both in and outside of North Dakota this year makes for good fall hunting potential.

 

MLB..

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Verlander tied a season-high with 11 strikeouts and the Detroit Tigers moved into the second AL wild-card spot by beating the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Thursday to sweep a day-night doubleheader.

Erick Aybar drove in two runs for Detroit, which moved a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the second wild card and trails Toronto by one game. The Tigers went 9-0 at Minnesota this year.

 

Final Boston 5 Baltimore 3

Final Tampa Bay 2 N-Y Yankees 0

Final Cleveland 5 Kansas City 2

Final L.A. Angels 2 Houston 0

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final N-Y Mets 9 Philadelphia 8, 11 Innings

Final Atlanta 6 Miami 3

Final Milwaukee 3 Pittsburgh 1

Final San Francisco 2 San Diego 1

Final L.A. Dodgers 7 Colorado 4

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL

ATLANTA (AP) — The real Clemson finally showed up, and the fifth-ranked Tigers were impressive for the first time this season in their 26-7 rout of Georgia Tech. It’s Clemson’s first win at Georgia Tech since 2003.

 

 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jacoby Brissett (brih-SEHT’), the first rookie starting quarterback for New England since 1993, passed his first test last night — big-time. The 23-year-old rookie third-stringer completed 11 of 19 passes for 103 yards, and ran for 48 yards and a 27-yard touchdown as the Patriots moved to 3-0 with a 27-0 rout of the Houston Texans.

 

WORLD CUP HOCKEY…

TORONTO (AP) — The United States wrapped up a disappointing, winless performance at the World Cup of Hockey with a 4-3 loss to the Czech Republic on Thursday night.

Previous losses to Team Europe and Canada eliminated the U.S. from contention, and its round-robin finale had no meaning for either team. With an 0-3-0 record and a minus-6 goal differential, the U.S. finished seventh among eight teams, ahead of only Finland.

Joe Pavelski, Justin Abdelkader and Ryan McDonagh scored for the U.S., which did not unravel in a meaningless game like it did in the 2014 Olympic bronze medal game. Ben Bishop allowed four goals on 20 shots in two periods, and Cory Schenider made seven saves in relief.

Petr Mrazek stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced to backstop the Czech Republic to its first victory. Milan Michalek scored twice and Zbynek Michalek and Andrej Sustr each had a goal.

 

VIKES IN CHARLOTTE….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While the Carolina Panthers are still planning to host the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, team officials say they will continue to monitor the ongoing violent protests that have gripped the city.

Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency in Charlotte on Wednesday night and has sent the National Guard in to help restore peace.

Panthers president Danny Morrison said in a statement Thursday that the team is “in contact with government officials, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the NFL. We are continuing to monitor events as we prepare for Sunday’s home game.”

What began as a peaceful protest Wednesday night led to more rioting and looting in the city Wednesday night with one person shot and four police officers injured.

 

NFL…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz’s excellent start is nothing compared to what Ben Roethlisberger did his rookie season. Wentz is 2-0. Big Ben was 13-0 in 2004.

The two quarterbacks share an agent and other similarities. They’ll meet Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) host their intrastate rival Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0).

 

PGA-TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP…

ATLANTA (AP) — Dustin Johnson has put himself in position to add a FedEx Cup title to his U.S. Open crown with an opening 4-under 66 at the Tour Championship.

Johnson entered the season-ending event No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings after winning the BMW Championship.

He’s tied for the first round lead with Hideki Matsuyama and Kevin Chappell.

Jason Day is also in the hunt for the FedEx Cup title, sitting fifth in the standings. He heads up a group of golfers who are one-shot off the pace.

Defending Tour Championship winner Jordan Spieth is in a group two shots back.

 

NBA-ROCKETS-BUCKS TRADE…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Bucks have acquired forward Michael Beasley from Houston for backup point guard Tyler Ennis in a deal that beefs up Milwaukee’s frontcourt depth.

The 6-foot-9 Beasley averaged 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20 games last season for Houston. He was playing in China before signing with the Rockets, where he won his league’s Foreign MVP Award while playing for the Shandong Golden Stars.

The deal could signal that the Bucks intend to keep 6-foot-11 Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAHN’-ihs ahn-teh-toh-KUHN’-poh) as a primary ball-handler, a position in which he thrived last season.

 

OBIT WALTER BUSH…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walter Bush, the former USA Hockey president and primary founder of the Minnesota North Stars, died Thursday. He was 86.

USA Hockey confirmed Bush’s death, saying: “Hockey mourns tonight the passing of USA Hockey’s Walter Bush, a pioneer in the game and one of the most beloved figures in the sport.”

The Minneapolis native was enshrined into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980, the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000, and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2009. He was awarded the Olympic Order in 2002.

 

In world and national news…