Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Nov 22

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY… Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 15 mph with higher gusts.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.THANKSGIVING DAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 45. South winds

5 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light

rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of light rain in

the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 45 to 50.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 45.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 40 to 45.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow. Lows in

the mid 20s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Light snow likely. Highs 30 to 35.

 

Temperatures across south central North Dakota will remain below

freezing the rest of Wednesday morning. An area of light freezing

rain from McClusky to Bismarck, and into Raleigh, will move into

the James River Valley and exit by noon. Expect a light glaze of

ice on roads. Use caution if traveling as road conditions may

quickly change. Do not use cruise control on slick roads.

 

Strong northwest winds with gusts over 45 mph are possible on

Friday across western and central North Dakota.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CS)  The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Tuesday at 3-p..m. at City Hall.

All members were present.

On the agenda was discussion about selecting a Jamestown City Administrator, to succeed the retiring Jeff Fuchs.

On Monday the City Council interviewed two candidates

The finalists include:

Aaron Mitchell, finance director for the City of West Fargo

Chris Schilken, loan manager and lender at Prairie Federal Credit Union.

Sarah Helleckson, solid waste coordinator for the city of Plymouth, Minnesota, has withdrawn her candidacy,  in Minot.

On Tuesday the City Council voted to accept the candidate, Chris Schilken for the position.

The Council will set up a negotiating session with Schilken and discuss a salary, and if the position will be a contract or a civil service position.

Also on the agenda, the City Council considered declaring an emergency for the James River Tree Snagging and Clearing Project.

The Council accepted the matching grant provision.

 

 

Jamestown  (CS)  The Jamestown City Council committees met in joint session Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

An update was given from Ralph Friebel, of Recycling Center of ND, Inc., on financing and future of Jamestown curbside recycling.

At the November 6, 2017 City Council Meeting the Council approved proceeding with the amendment to the original agreement.

November 21, 2017 was also established to receive a confirmation of the recycler’s financing, with a termination clause, to determine if the recycler was still able to move forward with previous contract language and still wants to proceed, allowing the city to proceed withdrawing from the agreement if necessary without utilizing a default.

On Tuesday Friebel said his bank loan was approved.  Approval is pending from the SBA, that he says is expected to be in place within about two weeks.

He says that means curbside recycling will start on March 1, 2017.

He asked the city’s subsidy for recycling, at $5,000 per month, set to end on December 31, 2017, be extended for two months.

Otherwise the recycling center will close on December 31^st.

Mayor Andersen said the city did not budget for the subsidy as recycling was expected to start sooner than March 1^st.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said the city continued the subsidy from July 1, 2017, through the current time, assuming recycling would be started.

Council Member Phillips pointed out that a contract is yet to be signed beyond the prior approved amendment.

Mayor Andersen said clerical items will be adjusted so the contract can be signed.

She pointed out that default provision is in the amended contract to cancel it.

With the subsidy, Mayor Andersen said she wants the recycling center to continue past December 31^st .

The cost would be $10,000, not budgeted for.

Council Member Brubakken said he was not in favor on the two month subsidy.

Phillips said she’s “reached the end of the rope,” with the delay in curbside recycling, and not in favor of extending the subsidy.

Council Member Gumke said he’s in favor of continuing the subsidy and the recycling center staying open.

Mayor Andersen moved to continue the subsidy for two months which failed on a 3-2 vote, with Andersen and Gumke voting in favor.

If the recycling proceeds, under the original agreement,  on December 21, 2017, another commitment is required to be able to implement collection on or before March 1, 2018.

 

The committee recommends approving  the request from the JSDC for up to $47,000 from the Economic Development Fund to contract with AE2S for the development of a Strategic Communications/Workforce Marketing program with the City Share to be $37,600, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

 

JSDC CEO Connie Ova said the purpose of the program is to showcase Jamestown.

She added the contract can  be cancelled if necessary.

 

The committee recommends approving an amendment to the Resolution adopted July 25, 2017, which approved the request from JSDC for $2,847,502.71 from Economic Development Funds for the creation of an Airport Business Park, and to correct the City Share from $2,238,752.44 to the amount of $2,562,752.44.

The committee recommends approving  authorizing a letter of support from the City of Jamestown to allow the University of Jamestown and the Jamestown College Foundation’s proposed USDA financing for the acquisition, renovation and construction of select facilities on the University’s campus.

 

The committee recommends approving entering into a Contract For Professional Services with the South Central Dakota Regional Council for administration of the CDBG – ASI, Inc. / City of Jamestown Dewey Apartments project.

 

The  First Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to entering into a franchise agreement with Northern Plains Electric Cooperative will be at the December Council meeting.

 

The committee recommends approval of the City Appraiser job description for the City Assessor’s Office and to establish the pay at Range 34 on the City Employee Pay Scale. Deputy Auditor Jay Sveum said the position will not be an addition to staff,

as a staff member would hold the position.

 

Informational: The following appointments are scheduled for the December 4, 2017, City Council meeting:

1. One member to the Regional Airport Authority
2. One member to the Board of Adjustments

 

Informational: Departmental and financial reports.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Informational: Minutes of the November 13, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting.

 

The committee recommends approval of the plat of Loose Addition, a replat of Auditor’s Lots 4-7 and Lots 4-6 together with part of the NE ¼ and part of the SE ¼ of Section 4, Township 139N, Range 64W, of the fifth principal meridian, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located along 81st Ave SE between 36th & 37th St SE, Jamestown, ND.

 

Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Tahran Trailer Court, Block 1, Lots 12-13 and Tahran Trailer Court 2nd Addition, Block 1, Lots 5-9 & Block 2, Lots 1-3, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from C-2 (General Commercial District) to R-1 (One Family Residential District) is scheduled for the December 4, 2017, City Council agenda.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No agenda items at this time.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

Informational: The Second Reading of an Ordinance to ENACT the following sections to the Code of the City of Jamestown: Sec. 21-03-25 pertaining to prohibiting the use of a wireless communications device while operating a vehicle. (This ordinance reflects state law NDCC 39-08-23); Sec. 21-03-26 pertaining to prohibiting the use of a wireless communications device by a minor operating a vehicle. (This ordinance reflects state law NDCC 39-08-24); Sec. 21-03-27 pertaining to failure to maintain control of a vehicle while the driver is distracted. (This ordinance reflects state law NDCC 39-08-25); and to AMEND AND RE-ENACT Sec. 21-06-03 pertaining to speed limitations. (This ordinance reflects state law NDCC 39-09-02) is scheduled for the December 4, 2017, City Council agenda.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

To consider accepting a Special Roads Fund grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the Frontier Village Access Road Project in the amount of $110,468. The total project cost in construction is $230,000.

 

The committee recommends approving the grant.  The work would start in the spring of 2018 and the project completed by the opening of the village in 2018.

 

Additional discussion was held relative to the policy of allowing private antennas on City water towers.

Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said maintenance and repair issues are a concern with structures attached to the water towers and need to be addressed when an agreement is signed.

Mayor Andersen said it’s possible to move forward with the license agreement with the radio station signed in 2015, concerning placing a building at the base of the water tower for equipment for the repeating tower.

 

The committee recommends, approving a contract with i3G for a building to be constructed to support the antenna equipment with the stipulation that if the structures need to be removed in the future, it would be at the business’ expense.

 

The committee recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 to Border States Paving, Inc., on the 20th St. SW – JRMC to Menards construction project, for an increase in the amount of $1,485.00.

 

The committee recommends entering into a Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with the NDDOT for the ADA Curb Ramps – ND 20, 1st Ave. N to 12th Ave. NE. No costs will be incurred by the city.

 

The committee recommends proceeding with reconstruction of 17th Street SW from US Hwy 281 S westward,

with a mill and overlay under the city street project.

 

The committee recommends approving special assessments for the Safe Routes to School’s sidewalk construction project.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  A Jamestown Public Schools educator  on Tuesday morning was surprised at a school assembly at Jamestown High School when he was presented with  the  2017 $25,000 Milken Educator Award.

Jamestown Senior High Principal Adam Gehlhar was presented the award by a representative from the Milken Family Foundation.

Also on hand was North Dakota State School Superintendent, Kirsten Baesler.

 

In a news release  From Milken Family Foundation Communications Director Jana Rausch, it said,when it comes to connecting education to the workplace, Adam Gehlhar believes in really working it. Whether he’s getting students internships with attorneys, engineers and architects, or boosting STEM education through Project Based Learning, Gehlhar has his fingers on the pulse of the practical when it comes to secondary education.

But it was Gehlhar’s pulse that was racing Tuesday morning at a student assembly in the Jamestown High School auditorium where he was awarded a $25,000 Milken Educator Award by Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Superintendent of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler. Gehlhar is the only winner of the unrestricted cash award from North Dakota this year, and is among up to 45 Milken Educator Award honorees for 2017-18.

 

Known as a visionary leader at Jamestown high, Gehlhar balances bold and ambitious ideas with the practical communication and capacity-building skills required to execute them. Gehlhar has been a magnet for creative educators and innovation throughout the region, studying emerging educational methods and bringing best practices back to teachers.

 

 

The Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching” has been opening minds and shaping futures for 30 years. Research shows teacher quality is the driving in-school factor behind student growth and achievement. The initiative not only aims to reward great teachers, but to celebrate, elevate and activate those innovators in the classroom who are guiding America’s next generation of leaders. Milken Educators believe, “The future belongs to the educated.”

 

Foley says, “Adam Gehlhar is an educator who is all about connecting educational theory and knowledge to the real world of work, and promoting the gritty hands-on experience of instilling and precipitating excellence in students and colleagues.  Not surprisingly for a man who spent two tours in Iraq clearing roadside bombs, Gehlhar is bold and direct, which is the kind of leadership we champion in our Milken Educators. We applaud his aspirational yet down-to-earth contributions to secondary education at Jamestown.”

 

Gehlhar, now in his second year as principal of North Dakota’s Jamestown High School, knows how important it is for students to connect what they learn every day with the working world. In West Fargo, where he previously served as a teacher and administrator, Gehlhar organized “You’re Hired,” a day-long activity in which teams of students tackled real-world problems using the engineering design process.

More information in this story on line at CSiNewsNow.com including photos and video.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  On Tuesday U.S. Senator John Hoeven was in Jamestown.

At 10-a.m., Hoeven met with the Stutsman County Park Board and homeowners from the Jamestown Reservoir at the Law Enforcement Center in Jamestown, about his legislation to allow the homeowners to purchase their lots from the federal government. and transfer all remaining Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) lands around the reservoir to state and local public ownership.

After providing an overview of the bill, the senator held a question-and-answer session with local stakeholders. Hoeven’s legislation grew out of meetings his staff held with the homeowners and local officials over the past year and is modeled after similar legislation the senator introduced for homeowners at Patterson Lake in Dickinson.

Hoeven said, “Our legislation is about protecting residents’ investments in their homes around the Jamestown Reservoir and ensuring the future of this community.  We appreciate all of the county officials, the park board members and the homeowners for coming together and working with us on this legislation. We look forward to advancing this bill through Congress and giving residents the opportunity to own the land on which they live.”

Specifically, Hoeven’s legislation:

• Establishes a process to make 71 residential lots on the reservoir available for sale to the homeowners for five years.
• Permanently transfers all other federal lands in the area, including two campgrounds, a park and unpurchased lots, to the Stutsman County Park Board and the North Dakota Game and Fish at no cost.
• Requires BOR to provide a legal description of all properties to be transferred.
• Provides that the value of the residential lots be based on a local third party appraiser, valuing the land as unimproved residential property, excluding all improvements.
• Maintains BOR responsibility over the reservoir and dam and directs all revenue from the sale of residential lots to be used for the costs of carrying out this legislation and deferred maintenance of the dam.

This bill follows Hoeven’s successful efforts to include a provision in the Water Resources and Development Act last year that limited fee increases for permittees on Patterson Lake, Lake Tschida and the Jamestown Reservoir. BOR had proposed increasing fees to more than twice the cost of current fees for permits on the three reservoirs. Hoeven’s legislation prevented that increase and limited the total fee increase to no more than 33 percent over 5 years.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Senator John Hoeven Tuesday, spoke at a noon luncheon at the Gladstone Inn & Suites in Jamestown.

At the nonpartisan public gathering he gave those in attendance a legislative update.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The  Jamestown Community Roundtable, with the Main Street Initiative Program was held at Harold Newman Arena,  on Tuesday from 11-a.m., to 12:30-p.m.

Governor Doug Burgum participated along with other state agency officials.

About 100 people attended.

Following the Jamestown visit, the program moved to Valley City at The Vault from 2:30-p.m., to 4-p.m. with the same format.

Prior to the roundtable, Burgum toured the new Two Rivers Activity Center, and Downtown Jamestown.

 

 

Valley City (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Commissioner Powell was not present.

 

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

A raffle permit for Valley City Fire Department

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS   No one spoke…

 

ORDINANCE

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance repealing, amending, and re-enacting Title Four, Alcoholic Beverages.  City Attorney Mertins said the item goes back to a first reading to change the language, including suspension of liquor licenses and probation period for infractions, before a second reading.

 

City Commissioners approved first reading of an Ordinance creating a perpetual restrictive covenant for structures to be removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.  City Attorney Mertins its part of the flood buyout process.

 

Commissioners approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 8-6, Businesses and Occupations—Tree trimming, Tree preservation, and Protection.  City Attorney Mertins said the action will allow the city to assess the administrative costs if the owner fails to act on the city’s request.

 

NEW BUSINESS

The City Commission approved an Image Enhancement Grant for signage for American Legion Post 60, not to exceed $1,000.

The Visitors Committee has approved, as well.

 

Approved Recommendation for Greg Vanney as VCSU Representative for Visitors Committee.

 

Approved a  Recommendation for Mary Lee Nielsen to serve as an alternate delegate to the Lake Agassiz Water Authority.

 

Approved an advertisement for Bids to Sell Three City Lots on Riverview Drive, at $7,000 per lot, plus any special assessments left on the lots, concerning installation of water and sewer lines.  City Auditor Richter said there has been interest in buying the lots.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

The increased sulfate levels in the Sheyenne River was discussed, from water coming in from Devils Lake.

The State Water Commission will be approached on the increased levels along with other issues.

 

Energy efficient LED  lights have been distributed to city residents.

 

The Public Works Budget has been reviewed with changes for 2018, with one more meeting planned.

 

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Fire Chief Retterath cautions residents to stay off the thin river ice.

He added for residents to check or install carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors.

 

KLJ reported the detour and closure of a section of Main Street, coming soon, to last about two weeks to install permanent flood protection sheeting material.

 

December 6, and 11 will be the next Streetscape public hearings, planned at the HAC.

 

Commissioner Pedersen commented on Governor Burgum’s roundtable Main Street meeting in Valley City, Tuesday.

Pedersen noted the Streetscape concept being discussed.  Mayor Carlsrud thanked The Vault for hosting the meeting.

 

Mayor Carlsrud pointed out the Christmas decorations are being installed in the city.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi) – The 27th Annual, Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be at Concordia Lutheran Church at 502 First Avenue North in Jamestown, on Thursday November 23, 2017.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Committee Member Betty Mahlke said dinner will be served from 11-a.m., to 1-p.m., Thanksgiving Day, in the church basement, handicapped accessible.  Use the west door.

Drivers will deliver meals, or give a ride to the church, for services and the meal.

Those wishing to have a ride or meals delivered may call the church at 252-2819.

The meal is free to anyone, and consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and dessert with Sodexo Food Service at the University of Jamestown providing the kitchen and staff, as six roasters will be used to cook the turkeys, and bake the buns.

Betty pointed out that last year 675 meals were served, with 340 meals delivered and 335 meals served at the Church.

She added that any left over food will be donated to the Daily Bread program in Jamestown.

She thanked all the businesses that have donated food items, and volunteers from the church and community that make the event successful each year.

Betty noted that the Thanksgiving Day Dinner was started by Fritz Buegel, who owned the Pantry Café at that time, when  20 meals were served.

The dinner has relocated over the years as it as grown.

Betty said it’s hoped this year around 700 meals will be served or delivered.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicksoff Friday, November 24, 2017 in Valley City.

Bell ringer locations will be at Leveers Foods, Shopko and Marketplace Foods in Valley City.

Volunteer bell ringers are asked to contact Joe Lunde at 845-1974.

Those receiving mail requests should place the donation in the envelope  and place it in a Valley City Red Kettle. All donations stay in the community to help the needy.

 

Jamestown  (NDFU) – While the U.S. House of Representatives’ newly passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aims to simplify the tax code and cut taxes for individuals and corporations, it may possibly raise the tax burden on family farmers and ranchers if left unchecked by the U.S. Senate or conference committee, according to North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Mark Watne.

 

Provisions that are important to agriculture like deductions on state and local taxes, accelerated depreciation (Section 179), carryback provisions, “like kind” exchanges, and Section 199 for cooperatives could be eliminated, capped or reduced depending upon the outcome of congressional action. Watne said the lowering of individual tax rates may not be enough to offset the elimination of these deductions.

 

“With the rush in Congress to pass tax reforms by year end, there are just too many unknowns,” Watne said. “We need to slow down, get the nonpartisan CBO score and determine exactly what the tax implication is for farmers, especially if tax cuts aren’t offset by growth in GDP. The last thing we need on the farm is increased taxes.”

 

Watne said statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules require that increases in deficit spending be offset by reduced spending in non-exempt mandatory programs, such as ARC, PLC, disaster assistance programs for commodities, and administrative costs for crop insurance delivery.

 

“I’m very concerned about the pot of money we will have available to write farm bills,” said Watne. “The baseline for farm bill funding has been cut already by $100 billion over the past 10 years. It’s too low of a benchmark to begin with and we can’t afford to slash farm programs, like crop insurance, to fund tax cuts. That would be disastrous for agriculture and for our country.”

 

Watne said Farmers Union is working with others to develop a tool that farmers can access online to determine what their tax burden will be given different tax scenarios.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In sports…

College Men’s Basketball….

JAMESTOWN  (UJ)– Kevin Oberweiser (JR/Drummond, Mont.) and Jon Purintun (JR/Linton, N.D.) combined for 15 points during a 23-5 second half Jimmie run, helping Jamestown overcome a 17-point second half deficit, in an 87-85 UJ victory over NCAA Division II University of Minnesota-Crookston Monday night at Harold Newman Arena.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Cortez Seales had 20 points, on 9-of-12 shooting, and three blocks to help North Dakota beat Division III Northland College 79-48. Marlon Stewart and Conner Avants scored 11 points apiece and Dale Jones added eight with a career-high 15 rebounds for North Dakota.

 

High School Hockey…

Jamestown 5, Grafton-Park River 2

 

Valley City (Mark Potts)   Pairings have been announced for the 2017 Girls Basketball Barnes County Tournament set to be played December 4, 7 and 9, 2017  at Valley City State University.

Two-time defending champion LaMoure/Litchville-Marion is the top seed for the tournament. The Loboes have defeated Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page in the championship each of the past two seasons. FSHP is seeded No. 2 for the 2017 tournament.

No. 4 Barnes County North and No. 5 Sargent Central open the tournament at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4. They will be followed by top seed LLM against No. 8 seed Maple Valley at 4:30 p.m.

In the other half of the bracket, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page takes on No. 7 seed Griggs County Central at 6 p.m. No. 3 seed Enderlin faces No. 6 seed Milnor/North Sargent in the final game of the day at 7:30 p.m.

The second round of the tournament will be played Thursday, Dec. 7, starting at 3 p.m. The tournament concludes on Saturday, Dec. 9, with placing games starting at 3 p.m. The tournament championship is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The tournament will be played at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on the campus of Valley City State University. The Barnes County Tournament is played annually at VCSU, bringing eight area high school basketball teams together for girls and boys tournaments. The 2018 Boys Tournament will be played Jan. 9, 12 and 13.

Past results, stats and tournament records can be found on the tournament website located at www.vcsuvikings.com/bct

Major tournament sponsors include Valley City State University, VCSU Athletics, the Valley City Chamber of Commerce and the Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 

Deer Restrictions…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The recent discovery of chronic wasting disease in deer in Montana means restrictions for North Dakotans who hunt across the border.

North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is adding Montana to the list of states from which the movement of deer carcasses into North Dakota is restricted.

About 1,400 North Dakotans hunt deer or elk bucks in Montana each year. They still can, but they must follow numerous rules when bringing back meat, hides and antlers.

For example, antlers must have no meat or tissue attached, hides must have no heads, and meat must have no part of the spinal column or head attached. Violations carry a $100 fine.

CWD has been found in North Dakota, but so far it’s been confined to only one hunting unit, in the southwest.

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Final L.A. Lakers 103 Chicago 94

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final Vancouver 5 Philadelphia 2

Final St. Louis 8 Edmonton 3

Final Dallas 3 Montreal 1

 

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Murphy had his fifth straight double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds as No. 14 Minnesota defeated Alabama A&M 100-57. Four other players scored in double figures for the Gophers. Davonte Fitzgerald had 13, Nate Mason scored 12 and Reggie Lynch and Jamir Harris each added 11 points. Mohamed Sherif led the Bulldogs with 10 points.

 

Final (3) Kansas 114 Texas Southern 71

Final (6) Wichita St. 80 Marquette 66

Final (12) Cincinnati 75 Richmond 48

Final (13) Notre Dame 92 LSU 53

Final (16) Texas A&M 98 Penn St. 87

Final (19) Louisville 84 S. Illinois 42

Final (22) Baylor 65 Creighton 59

Final (23) UCLA 72 Wisconsin 70

Final (25) Alabama 77 Texas-Arlington 76

 

College Football Playoff Rankings…

UNDATED (AP) — Alabama and Miami are one-two in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

The Hurricanes moved ahead of Clemson for the second spot, 10 days before the two teams meet in the ACC championship game.

The Crimson Tide will put its 11-0 record on the line when they take on Auburn on Saturday. Alabama moved to the top of the rankings after previous No. 1 Georgia lost to the Tigers on Nov. 11.

Oklahoma remains No. 4 heading into Saturday’s game against West Virginia.

Wisconsin and Auburn are right behind the top four.

 

MLB…

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is expected to be ready for spring training after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. The 25-year-old Judge hit .284 with a rookie-record 52 homers and 114 RBIs in 155 games this past season, winning AL Rookie of the Year honors and finishing second in the MVP balloting. Judge was hitting .329 with 30 homers and 66 RBIs at the All-Star break, then batted .179 with seven homers and 16 RBIs with 67 strikeouts in his next 44 games through the end of August.

— Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan is urging voters for Hall admission to keep “known steroid users” out of Cooperstown. Morgan sent a letter arguing against the inclusion of players implicated during baseball’s steroid era in a letter to voters with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The letter comes a day after the Hall revealed its 33-man ballot for the 2018 class.

 

In world and national news…

NEW YORK (AP) — David Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67. Publicist JoAnn Geffen released a statement Tuesday evening saying Cassidy had died “surrounded by those he loved.” No further details have been released, but Geffen said on Saturday that Cassidy was in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hospital suffering from organ failure. The teen and pre-teen idol starred in the 1970s sitcom and sold millions of records as the musical group’s lead singer.