Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Feb 20

CSi Weather…

..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST  WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

INCLUDES THE VALLEY CITY AREA….

* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and
southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN…Until midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

 

Forecast…

.REST OF TODAY…Snow. New snow accumulation around 1 inch in the Jamestown area,  1-3 inches in the Valley city area     . Storm

total 1 to 2 inches in the Jamestown area,  1 to 5 inches in the Valley City area. Highs 15 to 20. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow in the

evening in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Lows zero to 5 above. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20. West winds 5 to

10 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero. Northwest winds

around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs around 15. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

evening. Lows zero to 5 above.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 15.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs around 10.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs zero to 5 above.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the

evening. Lows around 15 below.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs zero to 5 above.

 

Today, snowfall forecast of around 4 inches for LaMoure and Dickey counties. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for these two counties through this afternoon.

 

The rest of western and central North Dakota will see mostly cloudy

skies and scattered to widespread light snow/flurries through the

day as the upper low meanders over the Dakotas. Snow will begin to

taper off from south to north this evening into tonight.

Periods light snow south central and eastern ND on Friday.

Another system will move across the Northern Plains over the weekend, bringing another chance of light snow to the area. Behind this system  another bitterly cold Arctic air mass is poised to move into the Northern

Plains for early next week, with a return to

highs barely above zero and lows in the teens below.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Personnel Committee, Building, Planning & Zoning, Civic Center & Promotion Committee, met Tuesday evening at City Hall.

All members were present.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approval of an established fixed interest rate on the $3,200,000 Heritage Centre of Jamestown, Inc., Assisted Living, Project Series 2008 MIDA Bond, at the existing rate, approved by the Heritage Center Board, five percent fixed rate.

There is no financial liability on the City of Jamestown

 

Recommended for approval is  a resolution establishing the Jamestown Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census as appointed by the Mayor and trained by the U.S. Census Bureau, in order to encourage participation in the census, which determines apportionment of seats in the State Legislature and funding allocation for the next decade, and encourages participation by citizen, in the 2020 census, in conjunction with Stutsman County.

 

Recommended for approval is a request from JSDC Economic Development Funds to pay the dues of $37,534 less the $5,000 for 2018 SBDC (minutes from SCDRC 9-19-18 included) and the $15,000 for 2019 SBDC (minutes from SCDRC 7-18-18 included) which brings the total requested at this time to $37,534 less $20,000 = $17,534 with the City Share to be $11,045(63%) and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. JSDC CEO, Connie Ova said SBDC funding is pending approval of the state legislature.

 

 

Informational: An appointment application has been received from Jay Nitchke for one open position (City resident) on the James River Valley Library System Board for a three year term to March 2022.

 

 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approving a resolution establishing the Operations Subcommittee for the purpose of evaluating efficiencies and effectiveness of city departments and approve seven members as appointed by the Mayor:

1. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich
2. Council Member David Steele
3. Steve Schmitz
4. Jay Sveum
5. John Gletne
6. Leo Ryan
7. Ciara McPherson

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Recommended for approval is the final plat of Gegelman Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, a re-plat of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Meier Subdivision within the SE ¼, Section 12, T140N, R64W located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at 8381 32nd St SE, Unit 20. The plat was approved by the city planning commission.

 

Informational: Appointment Applications received for the following:

1. One open position on the Board of Adjustment for a three year term to January 2022; Trent Hillerud
2. One open position on the Planning Commission for an unexpired term to August 2019. Mitch Ostlie.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No agenda items at this time.

 

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

 

 

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

Commissioner Magnuson was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

Approval of a Raffle Permit for Dakota Plains Ag, North Dakota Game Warden Museum, Valley City Baseball Association, Valley City Lions

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No one spoke

 

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing was held to consider the petition to Annex the a tract of land located southeast of I-94 and Exit 292, submitted by Roserock Holdings, LLC

On person spoke and had concerns about a trap team range within 900 feet of the property, and pointed out noise issues.

The president of the Trap Club said hours of usage will be expanded in the future.

City Attorney Martineck said there should not be any concerns, based on the North Dakota Century Code, concerning shooting ranges.

Following the Public Hearing…

 

ORDINANCE

City Commissioners approved the first reading of Ordinance relating to the annexation.

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of, an Ordinance relating to removal of snow and ice from sidewalk, and repealing a section of the City Code.

City Attorney Martineck said no changes were made from the First Reading, and a recodification action, which mandates snow be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall event.

 

Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson presented the  2018 Valley City Fire Department Annual Report.

He said in 2018 there were 102 fire calls, noting the all time high was 298  two years ago.

He said there were 110 training hours held, and 44 hours were spent in schools concerning fire safety and fire prevention.

Approved was the Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant Application for Foell Chiropractic Clinic up to $1,000 for signage

 

Approved a Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Historic Buildings Grant Application for Brockopp Brewing, LLC up to $15,000 subject to conditions set forth by Visitors Committee.

City Administrator Schelkoph there will be tuck pointing to the building, with the original look of the building being maintained.

 

Approve was a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Valley City Eagles Aerie, at 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show on March 5 – 9, 2019

 

The City Commission approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for VFW Post 2764 at North Dakota Winter Show on March 8, 2019.

 

Approved  was extending the protest deadline for Paving Improvement District No. 119 to March 11, 2019

City Administrator Schelkoph said at a public meeting, costs were questioned, including paving and infrastructure replacement during the project.  Another public meeting next week, will be held explaining what the project entails.

 

The City Commission approved an updated procedure for Commission meeting agendas.

The agenda will be included in the city’s web site, and E-Mail requests will be honored when notifying the city.

City Attorney Martineck said it is not required by law to publish notice in the newspaper, but rather a courtesy.

 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Shelkoph gave a report on MRES, and WAPA power, providers, and city representation on the MRES Board, concerning input, and he being an MRES board member.

He said he continues to support, and the trackage of the Prairie Dog Bill, concerning local funding for infrastructure  along with permanent flood protection state funding for Valley City.

He praised the city’s snow clearing efforts giving the amount of snow, and frequency of snowfalls.

He pointed out the city will post on its website the list of licensed contractor to remove snow from properties.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

 

KLJ reported the public meeting for paving district 118 along 5^th Avenue Northwest  will be this Thursday the 21^st, from 5:30- to 7:30-p.m., at the Hi Liner Activity Center.

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

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  District 12 and 29 GOP will host the Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Gladstone Inn & Suites in Jamestown on Friday February 22^nd.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Joyce Heinrich said the Social is now set for 6-p.m., and the dinner to be served at 6:30-p.m.

The Guest Speaker is slated to be North Dakota State Auditor, Josh Gallion.

The cost is $20 per person.

Contact Delores to RSVP at 252-7170.

Joyce pointed out Rueben Liechty will provide the Lincoln birthday cake, adding there will be a dessert and wine auction that evening.

Also on our show, Delores Rath  pointed out that the District 12 Reorganizational Meeting is set for Monday March 11 at the Gladstone Inn and Suites in Jamestown.

The meeting starts at 7-p.m.

On the agenda is:

Election of Officers, Chairperson, Vice Chairman, Vice Chairwoman, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Must be a member of District 12 to vote, and dues must be paid prior to election. Contact Delores Rath at 252-7170.  The Annual dues at $12.

To be a candidate for the election of officers, call Marlene Axtman in Jamestown at 952-6908.

Again, call Delores Rath for more information at 252-7170.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has announced the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients.

Governor Doug Burgum selected the recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. From 26 nominations, the six selected are as follows:

• Arts in Education: Annette Hovey (New Rockford)
• Arts Organization: Jamestown Fine Arts Association (Jamestown)
• Cultural Treasure: John Gross (Napoleon)
• Individual Achievement: David Borlaug (Bismarck) and Jessie Veeder (Watford City)
• Private Business: Office Sign Co. (Fargo)

Arts Organization of the Year

The Jamestown Fine Arts Association (JFAA), The Arts Center, founded in 1964, has grown from a group of area painters to a significant regional arts center with gallery, stage, classrooms, studios and an artist residency apartment. It is the focal point for “all things artistic” in Jamestown. As the art and cultural hub for our community, the Arts Center provides the venue, logistical & financial support that brings fine art exhibitions, cultural festivals, readings and humanities presentations, Community Theater, art classes & workshops, resident artists, and various performing artists to the area. Its programs reach every age group, sector and social group in our community.

The Governor’s Awards for the Arts were established in 1977 as a way of recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the arts throughout the state,” the NDCA states. “Recipients are chosen for their efforts to expand arts opportunities to new audiences, create an appreciation for North Dakota’s cultural heritage, and make the arts more central to education and an integral part of community life as well as on their length of service within the state.”

The awards reception and ceremony honoring this year’s outstanding recipients will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  During the winter months, citizens are reminded to remove snow in and around any utility meters located on the property so utility personnel are able to access and record the meter readings.

Examples are related to water, gas, and electric utilities that need to be read by City meter readers and other utility company personnel.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC) — Knowing medical professionals around the world are in need of supplies and uniforms, Jamestown Regional Medical Center employees donated scrubs to nurses in need.

JRMC nurses collected 646 uniform pieces between May and November. Nursing leaders timed the drive with JRMC’s new uniform policy for clinical employees.

Trisha Jungels, chief nursing officer and interim CEO  at JRMC says, “In 2019, Jamestown Regional Medical Center moved to a standardized scrub dress code.  Our nurses came to us saying they wanted to donate their old scrubs to countries in need. We are so grateful for their generosity. This is what makes them THE difference.”

JRMC delivered the scrubs to the following:

• Teresa L. Rittenbach, PhD, APRN, BC, University of Jamestown; she will take the scrubs with her on the nursing trip to Africa
• Jane Weaver; general surgeon, she will take the scrubs with her to the Ecuador Clinic and Hospital
• Darlene Bartz, Chief Resources Section, ND Department of Health; scrubs are going to mission resources in Mexico

Jungles adds, “Our nurses are always looking for ways to exceed expectations and be THE difference in the lives of those they serve.  This is one more example of that.”

To learn more about the scrub drive or nursing at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, call (701) 952-1050.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo woman featured in an Apple commercial that was broadcast during this year’s Super Bowl is challenging everyone to look differently at people who have disabilities.

Sady Paulson graduated from Full Sail University near the top of her class with a degree in Digital Cinema, despite having cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects her motor skills.

“The beautiful thing about it was it was all online, so no one on the other end knew that she had a disability. All they saw was her abilities. Even her teachers didn’t know that she had a disability,” said Mark Coppin, who works at the Anne Carlsen Center — a nonprofit that provides services for North Dakota residents with disabilities.

Sady acknowledges her work wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Anne Carlsen Center.

KVRR-TV reported, Coppin introduced Sady to switch access, which is a scanning program that allows her to edit videos. Sady was discovered by Apple after Coppin submitted a video of her using the tool.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police say a school bus driver has been arrested for drunken driving after the bus with children on board was seen serving down the street.Police were dispatched about 3:30 p.m. Monday after getting a report of the bus operating recklessly with children running up and down the aisle. An officer caught up with the bus at Shanley High School and arrested the 71-year-old male driver for driving under the influence with minors in the vehicle. Police say he had a blood alcohol content of .12.Authorities say the man worked for Valley Bus which contracted with JPII Catholic Schools. Administrators told middle and high school students to contact their parents to arrange alternate transportation. JPII Catholic Schools sent an email to parents informing them of what had transpired. 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Republican-led North Dakota House on Tuesday endorsed several pro-gun measures, including banning gun buyback programs subsidized by taxpayers.

Representatives on Tuesday also passed a measure for the fourth consecutive session that would allow trained staff members to carry concealed firearms in schools, if local school boards approved.

The GOP-led Senate has killed similar legislation before.

Republican Rep. Luke Simons, the primary sponsor of the firearm buyback bill, said the buybacks do nothing to increase public safety and shouldn’t be subsidized by taxpayer money. His proposed ban wouldn’t apply to programs sponsored by private entities.

Simons said he believed the programs threaten gun rights and send a message to children that the “government is buying evil guns to get them off the street.”

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has shot down a bill that would allow authorities to seize guns from a person who a family member or law enforcement believes is a danger.The House voted 76-17 Tuesday to kill the bipartisan “red flag” measure. The bill would allow a judge to order guns temporarily seized if police or family members believe a person is a danger to themselves or others.A court hearing must be held within 14 days to determine whether to return the guns or hold them for up to a year.Opponents argue the bill is a violation of due process. Supporters say it will save lives.Thirteen others states already have a similar law on the books. 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two deputies involved in a shooting that wounded a man over the weekend.Authorities identify the deputies as Lee Mewes and Chris Hutton.The deputies stopped at a disabled vehicle on Highway 2 near Arvilla on Sunday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver — a 34-year-old Grand Forks man — pulled out a gun and pointed it.Authorities say a shot was fired, and the man was injured. The sheriff’s office did not say which deputy fired the shot.The wounded man was taken to a Grand Forks hospital. No information about his condition has been released.Neither deputy was hurt. Both deputies are on standard administrative leave pending an investigation. 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has endorsed a measure that would impose penalties for using drones to invade someone’s privacy.Representatives approved the bill 49-44 on Tuesday. The bill makes it illegal to use an “unmanned aerial vehicle system” to spy on or record someone in a private place, including through a window.The penalty is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,500.The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has passed legislation that will study personal internet data issues.Representatives endorsed the Legislation 93-0 on Tuesday.Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper introduced the bill that originally was to give residents more power over their personal internet data.Kasper’s original bill sought to allow North Dakotans to be able to ask companies what personal data has been collected and how it has been shared. It also would have allowed residents to demand the data be deleted and not collected in the future.The bill was amended to a study the issue first.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House wants to give the Legislature a raise.Representatives voted 87-6 for the pay increase on Tuesday.Lawmakers are paid $495 a month and $177 a day during the session. The measure would increase the monthly sum to each lawmaker by $10 and the daily rate by $4.There are 94 representatives and 47 senators in the Legislature.The cost of the increased salary and wages for all lawmakers would total more than $927,000.Lawmakers already receive a housing allowance during the session of more than $1,700 a month. They also are on the health plan that covers state employees. Neither state workers nor lawmakers pay a share of the premium, a benefit that is worth about $1,250 monthly.The measure now goes to the Senate for approval. 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Montana-Dakota Utilities plans to retire the coal-fired electric generation units at Heskett Station near Mandan in 2021.

MDU said Tuesday the company will replace the coal-fired units with a new natural gas facility.

The Heskett Station employs 47 people and dates to 1954. The station is named for Montana-Dakota Utilities founder R.M. Heskett.

Montana-Dakota says the decision to retire the units followed an analysis of how the company could best provide safe, reliable and low-cost service to customers.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the company also will retire the Lewis & Clark Station at Sidney, Montana, around the end of 2020.

Montana-Dakota plans to build a new 88-megawatt natural gas peaking unit at the Heskett Station. That unit is projected to come online as early as 2023.

 

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The City of Mandan is considering allowing residents to raise chickens.

City Planner John Van Dyke says he’s received several request from citizens who want to collect fresh eggs from their backyards. The city commission advanced an ordinance Tuesday night that would allow up to four chickens per lot. There are some restrictions to address concerns neighbors may have, including banning noisy roosters.

The Bismarck Tribune says all chickens, coops and runs must be located in the rear or side yard of a property, obscured from street view. Van Dyke says a one-year revocable permit would be required to raise chickens, along with a $100 fee.

Final approval is required at another commission meeting.

 

 

In sports…

 

From Mark Potts, VCSU

North Star Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Postseason Tournament.
Quarterfinals
Valley City State 72, Dickinson State 41

VCSU advances to the semifinal round on Saturday in Watertown, S.D.

 

VALLEY CITY – Gabby Martin ratcheted up the defensive intensity Tuesday night, fueling an impressive second-half performance by the Vikings.

Sparked by six second-half steals by Martin, the Valley City State women’s basketball team outscored Dickinson State by 22 points in the second half, running away with a 72-41 victory in the NSAA Quarterfinals. The Vikings recorded 11 second-half steals, leading to 14 points off turnovers over the final two quarters.

Leading 35-28 early in the second half, the Vikings broke the game wide open with a big run. A steal and 3-point play by Martin proved to be the spark, igniting a 13-0 run for VCSU. Mackenzie Huber capped the rally with two straight baskets inside as the Vikings opened up a 48-28 advantage with 4:22 left in the third quarter. Dickinson State would get no closer than 16 points the rest of the way, and Valley City State extended the lead to as many as 31 points.

VCSU advances to the North Star Athletic Association Final Four this weekend at the Watertown Civic Arena in Watertown, S.D. The Vikings will face No. 2 seed Bellevue University in the second semifinal on Saturday at 3 p.m. Bellevue defeated Dakota State on Tuesday, 65-49. Elsewhere around the conference, top seed Mayville State defeated Viterbo University, 72-56, and No. 5 seed Presentation College upset No. 4 Waldorf, 79-71.

With Tuesday’s win, the Vikings improve to 14-13 overall. Dickinson State ends the season with an 11-19 record.

“I am so proud of the way we competed on the defensive end of the floor, especially in the third quarter,” said Vanessa Keeler-Johnson, VCSU’s head coach. “Gabby Martin sparked us with her intensity defensively, and her teammates followed her lead. We still need to find consistency offensively, but when it comes to tournament time we just have to find ways to win, and tonight we did that on the defensive end.”

Valley City State finished the game with 15 steals, including seven by Martin and four by Hannah Schlecht. The Vikings held Dickinson State to just 27 percent shooting in the game, including 15 percent from 3-point range.

Offensively, four Vikings scored in double figures led by a game-high 14 points and nine rebounds from forward Alli Vandal. Huber and Schlecht each poured in 12 points, and Schlecht added eight rebounds and four steals. Martin finished with 10 points, seven steals and three assists. Dierra Diegel added seven points and six rebounds, and Kaitlin Connor had six points and six rebounds off the bench.

Emily Schafer‘s left-wing 3-pointer was the exclamation point on a quick start for the Vikings, who opened up a 13-4 lead on Schafer’s shot with 4:26 left in the first quarter. The Blue Hawks would score the final five points of the quarter, including a half-court heave at the buzzer by Celeste Pantoja that rattled home and cut VCSU’s lead to 13-9.

The teams played even through the first eight minutes of the second quarter before the Vikings closed the half with a mini 5-0 run – including a 35-foot buzzer beater by Alli Vandal – to take a 31-22 lead into the locker room. The Blue Hawks cut the Viking advantage to 35-28 early in the second half before VCSU’s game-changing 13-0 run broke the game wide open.

The Vikings outscored Dickinson 23-10 in the third quarter for a 54-32 lead. Martin’s left-wing 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter extended the lead to 59-32, and Alli Vandal followed with a 3-point play on the next possession to put the Vikings up 62-34 en route to the big victory.

Valley City State shot 47 percent from the field (33-70), 24 percent on 3’s (4-17) and 2-for-6 on free throws. Dickinson State shot 27 percent overall (16-60), 15 percent on 3’s (4-27) and 63 percent on free throws (5-8).

The Vikings held a 44-30 rebounding advantage and finished with 13 assists, 14 turnovers, five blocks and 15 steals. Dickinson State totaled eight assists, 18 turnovers, four blocks and six steals.

Pantoja led the Blue Hawks with two 3-pointers and 13 points off the bench.

Up next: Valley City State advances to the NSAA Final Four this weekend in Watertown, S.D. The Vikings will play Bellevue University in the second semifinal, Saturday at 3 p.m. All games during the NSAA Final Four will be played at the Watertown Civic Arena.

 

T25 BASKETBALL…Vols reboundUNDATED (AP) — Tennessee got back on the winning track Tuesday in its first game since falling from first to fifth in the AP poll.Grant Williams had 14 points and 11 rebounds as the Volunteers downed state rival Vanderbilt, 58-46. Admiral Schofield and Lamonte’ Turner scored 11 points each for the Vols, who were in action for the first time since Saturday’s setback at Kentucky ended their team-record 19-game winning streak.Tennessee improved to 24-2 overall and 12-1 in the SEC.Vanderbilt suffered its 14th consecutive loss to match the longest skid in school history.Meanwhile, fourth-ranked Kentucky followed Saturday’s 86-69 win over Tennessee with a 66-58 victory at Missouri. PJ Washington and Tyler Herro contributed 18 points apiece for the Wildcats, who overcame a sluggish offensive performance by holding the Tigers to 37 percent shooting.Ashton Hagans added 12 points for the 22-4 Wildcats, who are 11-2 in the SEC.In Tuesday’s other top-25 finals:— No. 15 Purdue pulled out a 48-46 win over Indiana on Matt Haarms’ tip-in with 3.2 seconds remaining. Ryan Cline had 11 points and Haarms finished with six as the Boilermakers improved to 12-3 in the Big Ten. They’ve won three straight at Assembly Hall for the first time in school history.— Florida State set a program record with its eighth consecutive ACC victory, 77-64 against Clemson. Mfiondu Kabengele (kab-ehn-GAY’-lee) had 19 points on 9 of 13 shooting and grabbed a season-high 11 boards for the 16th-rated Seminoles. The Tigers were within 23-21 until FSU closed the first half on a 15-2 run.— Baylor upset No. 19 Iowa State, 73-69 as Jared Butler scored 17 points and Freddie Gillespie chipped in 14. Makia Mason scored 14 points for the Bears, who outrebounded Iowa State 44-28 and grabbed 18 offensive boards over the smaller Cyclones. Marial Shayok had 16 points for Iowa State, which went nearly six minutes without a field goal down the stretch.

— No. 24 Maryland spit up an 11-point lead over the final four minutes before Bruno Fernando capped his 11-point performance by hitting a putback with 7.8 seconds left in the Terrapins’ 66-65 win against No. 21 Iowa. The Terps got 17 points from Anthony Cowan, who shot 5 of 10 from 3-point range and had eight rebounds.

— Jayvon Graves scored a career-high 26 points and No. 25 Buffalo nailed a team-record 19 3-pointers in a 114-67 thrashing of Ohio. CJ Massinburg finished with 23 points and Jeenathan Williams added 13 with eight rebounds in the Bulls’ 23rd straight home win.

 

MLB-PADRES-MACHADO

Padres reported to land Machado

UNDATED (AP) — Manny Machado finally has a contract.

The All-Star infielder has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, the biggest contract for a free agent and the second-largest ever. Only Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 contract is bigger.

That word comes from a person familiar with the negotiations, who told the Associated Press that the agreement was subject to a successful physical. The person also says Machado can opt out after five years and become a free agent again.

Machado is expected to fill the team’s gaping need at third base. He began last year with Baltimore, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers after the All-Star break and struck out to end the World Series loss to Boston.

In other MLB news:

— Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (sah-NOH’) will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot while celebrating his team winning the Dominican Winter League championship. Sano has been wearing a walking boot to protect the wound, which is above the heel on his right foot.

— Mike Moustakas (moos-TAH’-kahs) and the Brewers have finalized a $10 million, one-year contract that keeps the third baseman in Milwaukee. Moustakas gets a $7 million salary this year under the deal announced Tuesday. The deal includes an $11 million mutual option for 2020 with a $3 million buyout.

— Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the rookie of the year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has died. He was 92. The right-hander helped the Dodgers win their first World Series in 1955, when he had a 20-5 record.

— Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez has been shut down for two weeks to build up shoulder strength after an injury-plagued season. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt says Martinez won’t throw before being reevaluated on March 5. Shildt says an MRI this week showed Martinez’s right shoulder was structurally sound. It was uncertain how this setback would affect Martinez’s status for opening day March 28 at Milwaukee.

 

— The Reds have finalized their minor league package with outfielder Derek Dietrich, hit .265 with 16 home runs in 149 games. The 29-year-old had spent all six of his previous big league seasons with the Miami Marlins and would have been eligible for salary arbitration, but he was designated for assignment on Nov. 20 and became a free agent.

— Newly-elected Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera is defending himself from accusations in his native Panama that he has failed to support two children he had outside his marriage. The former New York Yankees’ closer calls the demands filed against him in the Central American country, “unfounded” and says he’s always been a “good family father.” He is being asked to appear before Panamanian judicial authorities to answer accusations that he has failed to fulfill his obligations to support the boy and girl, ages 11 and 15.

 

NHL…

Blues set team record for consecutive wins

UNDATED (AP) — — Ryan Miller claimed his 44th career shutout with a 31-save performance in the Ducks’ 4-0 win at Minnesota. Jakob Silfverberg, Corey Perry, Ryan Kesler and Hampus Lindholm lit the lamp to help Anaheim get its third win in four games.

The St. Louis Blues needed overtime to break a team record for consecutive victories.

The Blues won their 11th in a row as Ryan O’Reilly scored 34 seconds into the extra session to complete a 3-2 downing of the Maple Leafs. Jaden Schwartz and Colton Parayko (pah-RAY’-koh) also tallied for St. Louis, but Toronto stormed back to tie it on third-period goals by Zach Hyman and Auston Matthews 31 seconds apart. Hyman’s goal ended the Blues’ shutout streak at 233 minutes and 50 seconds.

O’Reilly’s goal allowed the Blues to move six points ahead of Dallas for third place in the Central Division, and within seven points of the first-place Jets.

The Leafs are two points behind second-place Boston in the Atlantic Division.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist in the Lightning’s seventh straight win, 5-2 at Philadelphia. Tampa Bay scored three goals in the opening 10:23 to chase rookie Carter Hart, who was starting his third game in four days. Alex Killorn (kih-LOHRN’), Mikhail Sergachev and Yanni Gourde (YAH’-nee gohrd) also scored, and Ryan McDonagh added an empty-netter as Tampa Bay improved to 46-11-4.

— Roman Josi (YOH’-see) scored the go-ahead goal with 12:25 to play and added an empty-netter to send the Predators past the Stars, 5-3. Ryan Ellis assisted on Nashville’s final three goals as the Predators rallied for just their second win in six games.

— Bryan Rust scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the second period of the Penguins’ fourth win in five games, 4-3 at New Jersey. Chad Ruhwedel (ROO’-wee-dul), Nick Bjugstad (BYOOG’-stad) and Zach Aston-Reese also scored to help Pittsburgh avoid a sweep of the four-game season series with the Devils.

— Montreal’s four-game losing streak is over after Tomas Tatar (tah-TAHR’) scored with 6:52 remaining to send the Canadiens past the Blue Jackets, 3-2. Max Domi (DOH’-mee) and Paul Byron had first-period goals and Carey Price made 31 saves as the Habs moved into a sixth-place tie with Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of Columbus.

 

— Aleksander Barkov collected four points in the third period with a goal and three assists in the Panthers’ 4-1 comeback win against the Sabres. Buffalo led 1-0 until Justin Huberdeau (HOO’-bur-doh), Jayce Hawryluk (jays HAW’-rih-luhk) and Barkov beat Linus (LEE’-nuhs) Ullmark in the first 5:42 of the third period.

— Henrik Lundqvist turned back 43 shots and Vladislav Namestnikov (nah-MEHST’-nih-kahv) provided the tiebreaking goal just over six minutes into the third period of the Rangers’ 2-1 win over the Hurricanes. Connor Brickley also tallied as New York dealt Carolina just its second loss in eight games.

— Shootout goals by Alex Galchenyuk (gal-CHEHN’-yuhk) and Vinnie Hinostroza (hih-noh-STROH’-zah) gave Arizona a 3-2 verdict over the Oilers. Hinostroza put the Coyotes ahead midway through the third period, but Edmonton tied it on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ goal with 11 seconds left in regulation before losing its fifth in a row.

NHL-SABRES-OKPOSO

Okposo diagnosed with another concussion

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo (ah-POH’-soh) has sustained his third concussion in less than three years.

The team announced the diagnosis on its Twitter account Tuesday, a day after Okposo was sent home for follow-up medical tests.

The 30-year-old Okposo was hurt Friday, when he was felled by a punch to the face during a fight with New York’s Tony DeAngelo in the third period of a 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

 

NFL-STEELERS-BROWN

Brown meets with Steelers president

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has ended his lengthy standoff with the team by meeting with the team’s president, Art Rooney II.

Brown, who has asked to be traded, posted a picture on social media that showed him arm in arm with Rooney in Florida. Brown said he and Rooney “cleared the air” and that both sides agreed “it is time to move on.”

Brown still has three years remaining on the $72 million contract he signed in the spring of 2017, and remains one of the most dynamic performers in the league. Yet his relationship with the team has deteriorated over the past several months.

In other NFL news:

— The Cowboys aren’t picking up a team option on the final year of Terrance Williams’ contract. That makes the receiver an unrestricted free agent after spending his first six NFL seasons in Dallas. Williams had just two catches for 18 yards in a season spent mostly on injured reserve because of a foot injury. He also served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

 

USA GYMNASTICS-NEW PRESIDENT

USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec as new CEO

UNDATED (AP) — USA Gymnastics is turning to NBA executive Li Li Leung to help turn the embattled program around.

The organization named Leung as its new president and chief executive officer as it fights to retain its status as the national governing body for the sport after the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

Leung served as vice president of global partnerships for the NBA. She arrives as USA Gymnastics attempts to fend off decertification from the United States Olympic Committee.

 

MADRID OPEN-FEDERER

Federer to play Madrid Open after 2-year absence

MADRID (AP) — Roger Federer will play at the Madrid Open as part of his return to the clay court.

Organizers say the 20-time Grand Slam champion will participate in the tournament from May 3-12.

The 37-year-old Federer didn’t play in clay tournaments for two seasons, but said he will be back this year as he prepares for his first French Open appearance since 2015.

Federer is the second most successful player at the Madrid Open with three titles, behind five-time champion Rafael Nadal. Federer’s last Madrid title came in 2012.

Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic are also expected to play in Madrid this year.

 

In world and national news…

BEIRUT (AP) — A European human rights group says nine Syrians have filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against senior officials in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, which works to assist survivors of torture in Syria, says the aim was to have Sweden investigate 25 named intelligence officials “as well as those not yet known by name” and issue international arrest warrants.

 

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants friendly relations with the United States and remains open for arms control talks with Washington. Putin, speaking in Wednesday’s state-of-the-nation address, said Moscow hopes to mend ties with the U.S., adding that “we don’t want confrontation, particularly with such a global power as the U.S.”

 

RIMINI, Mont. (AP) — Public records show that more than 50 million gallons of contaminated wastewater flows daily from mining sites in the U.S. The Associated Press has found that the water, loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals, is flowing into surrounding lakes and streams without being treated, poisoning aquatic life and tainting drinking water in nine states, including California, Montana and Oklahoma.

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising a fight after the Trump administration said it plans to cancel nearly $1 billion awarded to the state’s high-speed rail project and wants California to return an additional $2.5 billion already spent. Newsom says the Trump administration’s move is “clear political retribution.” California is suing the administration over President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to pay for a border wall.

 

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says those who are constantly attacking the church are linked to the devil. Francis on Wednesday told pilgrims from southern Italy that the church’s “defects” must be denounced in order to correct them. But he says those who do so without love, and spend their lives “accusing” the church are either the devil’s friends or relatives. He spoke on the eve of a Vatican summit on clergy sex abuse and cover-ups, but made no mention of his detractors over his handling of the scandals.