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…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ MONDAY…
* WHERE…Central North Dakota. Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below
zero.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The dangerously cold wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. In
addition, gusty winds will result in areas of blowing and
drifting snow, possibly reducing visibilities down to one mile
at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear proper winter
clothing.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY MORNING TO 6 PM CST MONDAY EVENING…
* WHERE…Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Snow and blowing snow expected
reducing visibility down to a half mile in open country. Total
snow accumulations of up to one inch expected. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility in
open country. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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…Increasing clouds. Patchy blowing and drifting snow.
Chance of flurries. Chance of snow 50 percent. Windy. Highs 5 to 10 above. West winds 20 to 30 mph. Wind chills around 25 below.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the evening. Lows
near zero. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chills around
20 below.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 15. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph. Lowest wind chills around 20 below in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows near zero. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 10. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow
60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance
of snow after midnight. Lows around 10. Chance of snow
60 percent.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
morning. Highs in the lower 20s.
Monday morning…
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for southwestern North Dakota including Dickinson and surrounding areas.
A Travel Alert remains in effect for north central North Dakota due to blowing snow creating near zero visibility at times. Be cautious when approaching bridges and underpasses as the blowing snow is creating drifts that may block roadways. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot and surrounding areas. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.
The three categories are as follows:
- TRAVEL ALERT – Motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination and be alert to conditions that may make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.
- NO TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should not travel due to hazardous conditions which may make it unsafe to travel. Snowplows may be pulled from the roads during severe conditions. Motorists should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED seriously as those motorists who choose to travel at their own risk may become stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach them safely. A NO TRAVEL ADVISED has the potential to change to a ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED if conditions deteriorate.
- ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be fined up to $250.
Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.
Update.. Valley City (NDHP) On Friday March 1st, at approximately 6:18 am, a 2004 Mack NDDOT snow plow was clearing snow from the eastbound I-94 roadway near MM 288, when a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado drove into the snow fog created by the snow plow, and side swiped the Mack truck. This crash took place two miles west of Valley City.
The Chevrolet was driven by 76 year old Joseph Schumacher, of Moffit, ND. He was cited for Care Required. The Chevrolet suffered extensive damage.
The 18 year old male NDDOT snow plow operator was uninjured. The Mack suffered moderate damage.
The NDHP would remind motorists to give NDDOT snow plows the space necessary to safely remove the snow and ice from our roadways. Snow plows continue being struck statewide this year. NDDOT snow plows and other snow removal equipment have emergency lighting to make traffic aware of their location. Blowing snow and snow fog may obscure these lights and the NDDOT equipment at times. Always slow down when approaching a snow plow and pass safely when you are can clearly see around the snow plow and the snow plow operator would be able see you. If your vision is obscured by the snow fog a plow is creating, stay back, slow your speed, turn on your hazard lights and wait for the plow operator to pull over to allow traffic to pass. Don’t ever blindly drive into a snow fog without slowing down. In addition, do not become distracted while driving and never drink and drive.
Linton (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a car school bus crash Friday morning about 7-O’Clock injured the car and school bus drivers, along with three student passengers on the bus.
The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 83, a mile and half north of Linton, during snow fall.
The report says, the bus operated by 63 year old Paul Benedict of Linton was traveling south on Highway 83 and slowing to make a right hand turn into a driveway. The 1998 Buick LaSabre driven by 27 yer old Alexis Wangler of Linton, was traveling south on Highway 83, heading to Linton. The Bus’s 8-Way lights were activated along with turn signal to make its right hand turn and was below 20mph. Due to white out conditions behind the bus, the Buick was not able to slow or stop to avoid the crash. The Buick went underneath the bus and was stuck under the bus. The Fire Department needed to conduct extraction on the Buick to remove Wangler. All parties were transported to the Linton Hospital.
Benedict and Wangler were wearing seat belts.
The students on the was were 12, 13, and 18 years old.
Charges are pending against the drivers.
Assisting at the scene were the Emmons county Sheriff’s Office, Linton Ambulance, and the Linton Fire Department.
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported Saturday that a crash Friday morning at 11:45 a.m., between a semi and tow truck on I-94 westbound six miles east of Valley city injured the driver and a passenger in the semi.
The report says, the loaded semi truck and trailer, was traveling west on I-94. A flatbed tow truck, was stopped on the left side of I 94 removing a passenger vehicle from the median. The driver was outside of the tow truck working when he saw the semi approaching. The semi rear-ended the tow truck.
The unidentified tow truck driver was able to get out of the way and was not injured. The semi came to final rest facing west in the driving lanes of westbound I-94. The tow truck came to final rest facing east in the median. The driver of the semi, 29 year old Walter Hernandez of Colton California, was ejected and sustained a serious injury. He was transported to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The passenger of the semi 20 year old Briana Williams of Loma Linda, California was treated and released from Mercy Hospital in Valley City.
The crash is still under investigation.
Kensal (KFGO) The North Dakota State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating, a fire Friday night that leveled a Kensal structure.
The fire call came in about 10:20-p.m., to the site of a former café and lumber yard.
Fire Chief David Kramer says, firefighters were on the scene until about 5:30-a.m., Saturday, watching fore any re-kindles.
CARRINGTON, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say 33 rail cars carrying mostly cargo left the tracks when a train derailed in east-central North Dakota. Foster County Sheriff Justin Johnson says no injuries were reported from the incident, which happened about 8 a.m. Saturday south of Carrington. Johnson says he considers it a minor derailment. He says a hazmat team has been called in because one of the cars may contain some ammonia. Officials are clearing snow to get vehicles to the area.
DAZEY, N.D. (KFGO) – Fire destroyed a home early Saturday morning in Dazey, N.D., northwest of Valley City.
Fire Chief Daryl Kunze tells KFGO News that a neighbor reported the fire at around midnight. No one was hurt and no one was home when the fire broke out.
Kunze says crews spent several hours at the scene because equipment and hoses kept freezing due to the weather.
Kunze says it appears the fire may have started in the kitchen area, but he says the cause will be investigated.
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota highway Patrol reports an engine fire in a semi truck at 10:19-p.m, Saturday on I-94 at mile marker 293, near Valley City caused extensive damage to a Kenworth truck and trailer, while closing the interstate.
The report says, the semi was traveling westbound on I 94 when the driver, 48 year old Chad Borst of Sacred Heart, Minnesota, heard a pop in the engine. He pulled over and could see flames coming out of the engine area by the front tires. The fire spread quickly through the truck and into the food service trailer.
The truck, trailer and load were consumed by the fire.
I 94 westbound had to be closed for 2 hours while the fire was being dealt with. Traffic was re-routed through Valley City when law enforcement arrived on scene. The driver was not injured in the fire.
The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
Assisting at the scene were, the Barnes County Sheriff office, Valley City Police, the Valley City Fire Department and Rescue and the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Jamestown (National Buffalo Museum) – The National Buffalo Museum has hired Rachel Johnson as the Museum’s Collections Manager. Rachel will be responsible for the cataloging and care of the National Buffalo Museum’s collection of art and artifacts.
Rachel will also work with a committee to plan exhibits, develop the Museum’s collection, enrich programing and outreach opportunities, and will assist with administrative tasks. The Museum has never before had a professional position dedicated to this function.
Adding this position is part of the museum’s long-term goal of working toward accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums, as well as improving visitor experience and program offerings for the Jamestown community and visitors. “Hiring a Collections Manager is a key indicator of the museum’s continued growth and potential,” said Ilana Xinos, Executive Director.
Rachel brings with her over 18 years of museum experience, beginning with education and training at the University of Denver, where she earned a BA in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology and Museum Studies.
She spent over 11 years working for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM, ultimately managing the state’s primary archaeological repository containing a 10 million object collection. For the past five years, Rachel has worked for a Santa Fe based museum exhibit design firm, specializing in interpretive planning. She is also a Certified Associate in Project Management.
Rachel’s past experience and interest in wildlife and ecology are perfectly suited for the National Buffalo Museum. “We are really excited to have a professional with Rachel’s level of experience and enthusiasm join our staff,” said Paul Olson, Vice President of the museum board.
The National Buffalo Museum’s mission is to educate the public on the cultural and historical significance of the American bison. For more information, contact Ilana Xinos at 701-252-8648 or director@buffalomuseum.com.
Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society invites the public to support the shelter, by enjoying the Potato Bar Fundraiser, set for Thursday March 28, from 5:30-p.m. to 6:30-p.m., at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in Downtown Jamestown.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 shelter board member, Jay Nitchke said lots of toppings will be available, and there will be silent auctions.
On another topic she said the fee for adoptions will increase to $150. She pointed out that the fee includes spaying and neutering, plus check ups and innoculations.
The shelter is still looking for those with barns to accommodate feral cats as they are looking to capture them to place in a safe location, for shelter and food.
Contact the James River Humane Society at 701-252-0747 for more information.
The shelter is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit, open seven days a week, from 9-a.m., to 11:30-a.m., and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment.
Volunteer are always welcome to help out.
On line, visit the shelter at www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org
Jamestown (CSi) SAFE Shelter in Jamestown announces the Second Annual, Rabbit Run and Bunny Hop Fundraiser, to benefit Mary’s Place, will be on Saturday, April 20th at the University of Jamestown’s Harold Newman Arena.
Registration is $25 for adults, and $5 for children under 12 years old. Registration for adults includes an event t-shirt. Check in is at 8:15 a.m., and the run will start at 9-a.m., sharp.
There will be a 5K Rabbit Run/Walk, for the more serious runners and walkers, with prizes for the first three finishers.
The family fun 3K Bunny Hop Run/Walk will wind through the UJ Campus and will include sponsored booths with goodies for the kids. Both routes will start and end at Harold Newman Arena.
To register text, MPRUN19 to 41444.
Jamestown (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue in Jamestown invites the public to its Paws-i-tive Pet Care Workshop Saturday March 30, from 1-p.m., to 4-p.m., at the University of Jamestown’s Orlady Hall, in room 022.
The cost is $25 to support Prairie Paws Rescue.
Class size is limited to register soon, on line: www.prairiepawsrescue.com or at any Jamestown Vet Clinic with payment.
Topics covered will be by animal experts, local vets, to include: Pet First Aid, Pet CPR, Basic Animal Care, Trainning, Pet Obedience Demo, and more for your pet.
For more information contact Prairie Paws Rescue at 701-320-4553.
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Department of Transportation Statewide Active and Public Transportation Plan has been under development for the last 21 months and is a reflection of public input from around the State of North Dakota. The document includes both Active (trails and walkways) and Public (transit) transportation. These two modes of travel were addressed at the same time to insure integration between each other. Public outreach included two advisory committees, 16 public meetings, temporary pop-up demonstrations, online mapping and questionnaire and a project webpage. Your critique of this plan is strongly desired!
A link to the ND Moves Project Website: https://www.dot.nd.gov/plans/statewide/index.html
and there you will find a link to the draft document for review.
To comment, download the Draft Plan to your computer. Read and comment on elements you like or dislike. Document the page and paragraph of each comment, and how you would like to see it stated.
Send all written statements and comments to Steve Mullen, Project Manager at: Contact Steve Mullen
or dotplanning@nd.gov or mail to NDDOT 608 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck ND 58505-0700 by March 29, 2019.
If you have any questions or problems you can call 701-328-3287.
Bismarck (NDDOT) The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) are requesting that landowners not push snow into rights-of way and ditches on state highways. This practice can exaggerate the drifting problems experienced on state highways. These drifts can create obstructions for motorists. State law prohibits a person from obstructing, or causing to be obstructed, any public highway or right-of-way.
Landowners are asked not to push snow within the limits of the right-of-way which includes the roadway, ditch bottom, and backslope of the roadway.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Restaurants, hotels, stores and dry cleaners in Bismarck have all reported receiving an economic boost during the four months every two years when the North Dakota Legislature is in session.
The city experiences sustained economic activity when legislators, lobbyists and other stakeholders come to town for the 80-day session from January to April during odd-numbered years, the Bismarck Tribune reported.
Brian Ritter, president of the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC, said the session has been a significant contributing factor to a steady increase in first-quarter taxable sales in Bismarck since 1999.
Bismarck restaurateurs said the session provides an extra bump for their establishments.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Doppler radar in North Dakota should be adjusted to improve its storm detection capabilities, the National Weather Service said.
The service has recommended lowering the scan angle of the radar near Minot Air Force Base in Deering, which would allow the radar to detect storms at a lower altitude, The Bismarck Tribune reported.
The agency began studying the radar after a low-to-the-ground tornado went through Watford City on July 10 and highlighted gaps in its coverage.
The Minot radar is about 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Watford City. At that distance, the radar can detect storms that are forming about 12,000 feet (3,650 meters) above the city, said John Paul Martin, a warning coordination meteorologist for the weather service in Bismarck.
An engineering report suggests that lowering the radar’s scan angle would allow the radar to detect storms forming at about 11,000 feet (3,350 meters) above the city.
In sports…
Saturday…
Boy’s Basketball…
WDA Class A West Region
Championship
Jamestown 71, Mandan 63
Jamestown faces Wahpeton in the Class A state tournament, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Bismarck Event Center.
State Qualifier=
Bismarck Century 50, Bismarck High 45
Bismarck Legacy 72, Minot 68
Bismarck (CSi) North Dakota Game and Fish reports that anglers have until midnight, March 15 to remove permanent fish houses from North Dakota waters, and from any state wildlife management area or federal refuge land.
Anglers are advised to remove their house soon because access on many lakes could be restricted due to snow. The deadline of March 15 will not be extended.
Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily.
NBA…
— The Wizards knocked off the Timberwolves, 135-121 as Bobby Portis had 26 points and 12 rebounds. Bradley Beal and reserve Jabari Parker each scored 22 points for Washington, which had lost five of six.
UNDATED (AP) — The Houston Rockets received another big performance from James Harden in their fifth straight win.
Harden had 42 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter of the Rockets’ 115-104 victory at Boston. Harden made six 3-pointers and scored 40 or more points for the 24th time this season.
Eric Gordon added 32 points and had eight 3-pointers for Houston, which is one game behind Oklahoma and Portland for third place in the NBA’s Western Conference.
Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but Boston fell for the fifth time in six games.
Checking out Sunday’s other NBA action:
— Andre Drummond made two free throws to break a 107-all tie with 46.1 seconds left in the Pistons’ 112-107 overtime victory against the Raptors. Blake Griffin scored 27 points to help Detroit withstand Kyle Lowry’s season-high 35 points. Lowry had the Raptors’ first seven points in overtime, but Toronto lost for only the second time in 11 games.
— Rodney Hood provided 27 points and Jusuf Nurkic (YOO’-suhf NUR’-kihch) added 26 with 15 rebounds in the Trail Blazers’ sixth win in seven games, 118-108. Damian Lillard chipped in 23 points for Portland, which remains in a tie with Oklahoma City for the third seed in the Western Conference. Jeremy Lamb had 23 points and Kemba Walker had 18 points and a season-high 12 assists for the Hornets, who are still tied with the Magic for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.
— The Thunder rallied from a 13-point deficit in the final seven minutes to defeat the Grizzlies, 99-95. Russell Westbrook scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to help Oklahoma City end a four-game losing streak. Dennis Schroder added 17 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, and Steven Adams had 13 points and 22 boards for the Thunder.
— Larry Shamet and Danilo Gallinari combined for 27 points while the Clippers built a 38-20 lead through one quarter of a 128-107 thumping of the Knicks. Shamet hit six 3-pointers in the opening period and shot 7-for-11 from beyond the arc in scoring 21 points. Gallinari finished with 20 points for Los Angeles, which led 82-46 at halftime.
— Jordan Clarkson scored 18 points and the Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Magic, 107-93. Kevin Love had 16 points and 14 rebounds after sitting out Cleveland’s previous game. Nikola Vucevic (NEE’-koh-lah VOO’-cheh-vihch) scored 28 points on 13 of 16 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds for Orlando, which was coming off wins over Golden State and Indiana.
— Alex Len drained five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 28 points as the Hawks held off the Bulls, 123-118. Rookie Trae Young scored 18 before getting ejected early in the third quarter for taunting Chicago’s Kris Dunn.
NHL…
— The Predators kept pace with the Jets by getting shootout goals from Ryan Ellis and Ryan Johansen in a 3-2 verdict over the Wild. Minnesota had a 2-1 lead until Filip Forsberg scored with 4:19 left in regulation. The Wild gained a point to move into a tie with Dallas for the two Western Conference wild-card berths.
UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Capitals have regained sole possession of first place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division, thanks to a little help from video review and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH’-kihn) was credited with a goal in the fourth round of the shootout to lead the Capitals to their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the Rangers in New York. The league’s top goal-scorer was skating to his right when Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (gee-HER’-gee-ehv) threw his stick at the puck, knocking it away from the star winger. Ovechkin was credited with the goal after a review.
Carl Hagelin (HAG’-lihn) and Andre Burakovsky (bur-ah-KAHF’-skee) scored in the first period for the Caps, who haven’t had the outright division lead since mid-January.
The Flyers did Washington a favor by beating the Islanders, 4-1. Brian Elliott was outstanding at times in stopping 29 shots to help Philadelphia win for the 16th time in 21 games. Elliott blanked New York until Adam Pelech (PEH’-lehk) scored with 4:45 left.
Travis Konecny (kah-NEHK’-nee), Travis Sanheim, Scott Laughton and Sean Couturier (koo-TOOR’-ee-ay) scored against the Islanders, who are 1-3 on their five-game homestand.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— Blake Wheeler scored three of his four goals in the third period and Connor Hellebuyck finish 40 saves to carry the Jets past the Blue Jackets, 5-2. Sami Niku also tallied for Winnipeg, which kept its one-goal lead over Nashville in the Pacific Division. Columbus lost its second straight and stayed below the wild-card line in the Eastern Conference.
— San Jose’s 5-2 win over the Blackhawks puts the Sharks within three points of the Pacific Division-leading Flames. Marcus Sorensen broke a 2-2 tie 4:27 into the third period before Melker Karlsson added a pair of goals. Tomas Hertl notched his 29th goal of the season and Timo Meier contributed his 23rd as the Sharks sent Chicago to its fourth loss in five games.
— Marc-Andre Fleury earned his second straight shutout by handling 19 shots in the Golden Knights’ 3-0 victory over the Canucks. Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee), Ryan Carpenter and Reilly Smith did the scoring as Vegas won its fourth in a row.
— Jakob Silfverberg contributed a goal and an assist as the Ducks downed the Avalanche, 2-1 to snap a five-game losing streak. Cam Fowler also tallied and John Gibson made 25 saves for his first victory since Jan. 19.
— The Senators’ seven-game losing streak is over after Rudolfs Balcers scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period of their 3-2 win against the Panthers. Brian Gibbons and Zack Smith also scored and Anders Nilsson stopped 30 shots as Ottawa dealt Florida its fourth consecutive loss.
NASCAR-LAS VEGAS
Logano gets first Vegas win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The reigning NASCAR Cup champ has his first victory of the season.
Joey Logano held off teammate Brad Keselowski (kehs-LOW’-skee) to win Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It’s Logano’s 22nd career victory and first in 11 starts at Vegas, although he won an Xfinity Series race at the track in 2017.
Keselowski drove up from 19th to take the lead with 27 laps left, but his hopes for back-to-back victories were dashed when Logano passed him while getting held up by lapped traffic.
Third-place finisher Kyle Busch was unable to recover from a mid-race speeding penalty in the hometown driver’s quest for the third three-race weekend sweep in NASCAR history.
The first race under NASCAR’s full new rules package produced a caution-free event that still had some exciting action up front, including a couple of wild restarts after the two segment breaks.
PGA-HONDA CLASSIC
Mitchell gets first PGA win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Keith Mitchell sank a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win The Honda Classic for his first PGA Tour victory.
Mitchell closed with a 3-under 67 to finish at 9-under 271 at PGA National, a stroke ahead of Brooks Koepka (KEHP’-kah) and Rickie Fowler.
Mitchell was tied for the lead after 36 holes, and was tied for second going into Sunday. He birdied four of his final seven holes for his first win as a pro, including stints on the Web.com and Latinoamerica tours.
Ryan Palmer fired a 63 to finish in a fourth-place tie with Lucas Glover at minus-7.
Vijay Singh (VEE’-jay sing) settled for sixth after starting in the final group on Sunday. The 56-year-old Singh was trying to become the oldest winner on the PGA Tour.
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
O’Meara victorious in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Mark O’Meara claimed his first PGA Tour Champions victory in more than eight years by finishing four shots ahead of four others in the Cologuard Classic in Tucson.
O’Meara had a one-shot lead going into the final round and stretched it to four going to the back nine. At 62 years, 1 month and 17 days, he’s the fourth-oldest winner on the history of the 50-and-over tour.
Darren Clarke holed a 50-foot birdie putt on the 18th for a 68 to tie for second with Willie Wood, Kirk Triplett and Scott McCarron.
LPGA SINGAPORE
Park wins 6th LPGA title
SINGAPORE (AP) — Sung Hyun Park rallied to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore, her sixth LPGA title.
The world No. 2 birdied five of her first seven holes and added four more on the back nine for an 8-under 64 and a two-stroke victory over Minjee Lee. Park began the round four strokes behind No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn (ahr-EE’-uh juh-TAN’-uh-garn), who shot a 75 to fall into a tie for eighth.
USGA-THOMAS
USGA, Justin Thomas to meet
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) —The USGA says it will meet with Justin Thomas in the coming days, in response to his criticisms over some of the game’s newest rules changes.
The world’s No. 3 player and the USGA engaged a bit over Twitter during the weekend, and then chatted offline as well.
USGA senior managing director of championships John Bodenhamer says he has arranged a meeting with Thomas.
This week’s Honda Classic provided a plethora of rules-related issues, some of them involving Thomas.
WAKE FOREST-CURRIE
New AD coming to Wake
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman will retire on May 1 and be replaced by former Tennessee AD John Currie.
Wellman is the longest-tenured AD in Division I, leading Wake Forest’s athletic department since 1992. The school has won five national championships under his watch, including men’s tennis in 2018.
Currie is a Wake Forest alumnus who was Kansas State’s AD from 2009-17. He spent much of 2017 at Tennessee before he was suspended in the midst of the search to replace football coach Butch Jones.
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