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.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning,
then slight chance of rain possibly mixed with snow in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
…ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS SOUTHERN NORTH DAKOTA TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY…INCLUDES THE JAMESTOWN AND VALLEY CITY AREAS
A potent storm system is expected to bring accumulating snow from
the northern US Rockies to the western Great Lakes Tuesday night
through Friday. While the heaviest snowfall is expected across much
of South Dakota, far southern North Dakota has a potential of
receiving 3 to 6 inches of snow. Most of the snowfall in North
Dakota should accumulate from late Tuesday night through Wednesday
afternoon. At this time it appears that areas along Interstate 94
may see only an inch or less of snow.
People planning travel beginning Tuesday night across southern North
Dakota, and especially those planning travel to Wyoming, South
Dakota, or southern Minnesota, should check the latest weather and
road conditions and stay up to date with the latest forecast.
James River level through Jamestown.
Sheyenne River Level Though Valley City
Water amounts in the snow pack
The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service
UPDATE….
…A FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL OVERNIGHT TUESDAY FOR …
Southern LaMoure County in southeastern North Dakota…
Dickey County in southeastern North Dakota…
McIntosh County in southeastern North Dakota…
Southern Emmons County in south central North Dakota…
* Until 1115 PM CDT Tuesday.
* At 9:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…Water levels are expected to continue fall slowly,
falling below flood stage on Tuesday.
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM MONDAY )
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
James River Basin
LaMoure 14 14.3 Mon 9 AM 14.1 13.8 13.1 12.4 11.8
* As of Monday morning, runoff from snowmelt continues. Overland
flooding and high water along small streams will continue across
much of south central North Dakota, from the Missouri River into
the James River Valley. This includes the Beaver Creek tributaries
in Emmons County, the tributaries of the James and Maple Rivers in
LaMoure and Dickey counties, as well as the Prairie Pothole region
of McIntosh county. The region is nearly out of snow, but it will
still take a couple of days for most of this runoff to reach the
major river systems.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find
an alternate route.
Video of LaMoure Area Flooding
James River level through Jamestown.
Sheyenne River Level Though Valley City
Water amounts in the snow pack
The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service
Jamestown (CSi) Trucks hauling the hay to Nebraska left from the Walmart parking lot in Jamestown Sunday afternoon. The five trucks were headed to Omaha, with hay donated by farmers and ranchers, through Farm Rescue.
Recent floods in Nebraska destroyed some stored hay and has damaged pastures.
Valley City (INFORUM) — Prosecutors are accusing a Valley City man of trying to sexually assault two women that he allegedly held at gunpoint Thursday, April 4.
The victims told police that Kline came into the bar around closing time and ordered drinks, and then left for a few minutes. He came back inside, pointed a gun at them and told them to go into a back room and take off their clothes, according to court records.
Kline told authorities he started drinking around 6 p.m. and remembers coming to the bar and ordering two shots, but had no memory of the incident, according to court records. Kline told police he doesn’t carry a gun when he is drinking.
Kline’s bail is set at $25,000 cash-only or $250,000 bond. He is being held at Barnes County Jail as of Friday afternoon, April 5.
Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society will restart the humane capturing of feral cats in Jamestown.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 board member Jay Nitchke said once captured the cats are spayed or neutered, and given shots, and given to farm families to become barn cats while receiving food and shelter.
Anyone in Jamestown that knows of a large feral cat population may call the shelter at 252-0747.
On another topic, the James River Humane Society thanks those who turned out of the Annual Potato Bar Fundraiser, with dollars raised going to shelter operations.
She pointed out that flea and tick season will start soon, and to have pets protected with various preventive items available.
She added that the adoption fees have increased due to increased expenses incurred.
Before an animal goes to their forever home, it’s spayed or neutered and give inoculations and sent out in good health.
Any wishing to make a monetary donation may send it to Post Office Box 636 in Jamestown, ND 58402.
Volunteers are always welcome to support the shelter’s operations.
Th James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.
Open seven days a week, from 9:30-a.m., to 11:30-a.m., and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment.
Call 701-252-0747. On line visit jamesriverhumanesociety.org
KINDRED, N.D. (AP) — Firefighters used drone technology to help battle a house fire near Kindred.
Officials say the Cass County Sheriff’s Office drone gave firefighters an aerial view of the fire which allowed them to attack the hot spots. KVRR reports Kindred Fire Chief Rich Schock says the roof had collapsed and the walls were bulging making it unsafe for firefighters to enter Saturday.
One person who was home at the time the fire broke out escaped without injury.
Update…
A 16-year-old passenger in the Jeep, Alexis Meduna, of Williston, was killed. The Jeep’s 16-year-old male driver and the man behind the wheel of the pickup were injured and taken to Tioga Medical Center.
Earlier Sunday, 37-year-old Jason Morgan, of Williston, was killed in a crash involving a van and a semitrailer in foggy conditions.
The Highway Patrol says Morgan failed to stop at a red light on U.S. Highway 2 near Willison and crashed into the semi about 1:30 a.m.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grand Forks police are investigating what appears to be a hit-and-run fatality.
Officers responded to the scene about 5 a.m. Sunday and found a female who was pronounced dead while being transported to a hospital. Her name and age weren’t immediately released.
Authorities say evidence at the scene indicates the person was struck by a vehicle. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fire damaged a Bismarck landscaping business, but firefighters kept the flames from spreading to an area of the building with chemicals.
Firefighters responded to Fertilawn shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday. Police blocked off a large area around the building out of concern that chemicals could catch fire. But the fire was contained to a shop area that contained only lawn mowers and tools.
No one was at the business at the time and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately determined but is believed to be accidental.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A priest in the Catholic Diocese of Fargo has been placed on leave while police investigate his conduct with youth.
Bishop John Folda says police informed him of some concerns regarding Father Wenceslaus Katanga’s interaction with a minor while ministering at Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church in Fargo. Those concerns have not been made public.
Katanga currently serves at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wishek, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Zeeland and St. David’s Catholic Church in Ashley. Katanga has not been charged with any wrongdoing. He did not immediately return a call for comment.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led House wants to force GOP Gov. Doug Burgum to take a salary.
The first-term governor and wealthy former software executive ran on a campaign promise to forgo his salary due to tough spending decisions with a downturn in the state’s energy economy at the time.
House and Senate negotiators two years ago compromised by attaching “legislative intent” to the budget bill that makes clear Burgum was expected to take his pay but the money cannot be spent for any other purpose if he doesn’t.
House budget writers now want to go a step further and have included language in the governor’s budget bill that requires Burgum to take his salary and pay the taxes.
It’s among several issues remaining as the Legislature nears the session home stretch.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Officials are closing a bridge connecting Grand Forks, North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Minnesota, in anticipation of Red River flooding.
The Sorlie Bridge is to close at noon Monday, so crews can install closure mechanisms before water floods the road.
The National Weather Service says warming temperatures and rain will lead to widespread overland flooding and potential ice jams on streams and rivers in the Red River Valley early this week. A midweek cooldown could slow runoff.
In Sports…
College Softball…
Saturday…
FREMONT, Neb.– (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown softball team’s bats were held in check Saturday against Midland University, managing just two total hits in 5-0 and 9-1 losses to the Warriors at Christensen Field.
Jamestown (21-11, 5-5 Great Plains Athletic Conference) travels to Mayville State (N.D.) University on Tuesday for a non-conference doubleheader. Midland (16-4, 6-0 GPAC) is at Dordt (Iowa) College on Monday.
Sunday..
VCSU 2 Bellevue 1 (8 Innings)
VCSU 12 Bellevue 0 (5 Innings)
College Baseball…
Sunday…
Jamestown 12 Mt. Marty 1
Jamestown 14 Mt. Marty 2 (8 innings)
Bellevue 22 VCSU 3
Bellevue 11 VCSU 8
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) scored 30 points and Khris Middleton added 21 to send Milwaukee to a 115-107 victory over the Hawks. The outcome gives the Bucks 60 wins in a season for the first time since 1981.
— The Heat dropped their fourth in a row as Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam) had 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Raptors’ 117-109 overtime win against Miami. Dwyane Wade scored 21 points and James Johnson had 18 for the Heat, who are one game behind Detroit for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth.
— Charlotte is also within one game of a playoff slot following a 104-91 victory over the Pistons. Kemba Walker scored 20 of his 31 points while the Hornets were building a 60-42 halftime lead in their third straight win.
— Miami’s loss allowed the Nets to clinch their first playoff berth in four years. D’Angelo Russell scored 20 points and Joe Harris added 19 in leading Brooklyn to a 108-96 victory over the Pacers. The Nets scored the last seven points of the third quarter and used two 3s early in the fourth to build a 95-78 cushion.
— The Magic are going to the playoffs for the first time in seven years after Terrence Ross had 26 points and Nikola Vucevic (nee-KOH’-lah VO’-cheh-vihch) added 25 with 12 rebounds in a 116-108 win over the Celtics. Orlando stayed tied with Brooklyn for the sixth seed in the East and left Boston one game ahead of Indiana for the fourth spot.
— Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 32 points and the short-handed Lakers snapped Utah’s seven-game winning streak with a 113-109 victory over the Jazz. Pope scored 18 points during the fourth quarter as Los Angeles rallied for its second consecutive win.
— The Spurs coasted to a 112-90 pounding of the Cavaliers as LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills added 14 points apiece for San Antonio, which dealt Cleveland its ninth straight loss.
— Salah Mejri scored a career-high 19 points, including the tying basket in regulation and the first seven points of overtime as the Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies, 129-127.
— Mario Hezonja scored a career-high 30 points and made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds left in the Knicks’ 113-110 triumph over the Wizards.
— Ian Clark scored 31 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers, and Elfrid Payton provided 12 of his 25 points in the final 3½ minutes of the Pelicans’ 133-129 verdict over the Kings.
MLB…
UNDATED (AP) — Rhys Hoskins smacked a two-run homer and Zach Eflin scattered six hits over seven innings of the Phillies, 2-1 victory over the Twins. Eflin allowed a leadoff homer to Max Kepler and continued to trail 1-0 until Hoskins went deep off Jose Berrios (beh-REE’-ohs) in the sixth.
The New York Yankees are starting to heat up despite having 11 players on the injured list.
The Yankees banged out seven home runs and completed a three-game sweep with a 15-3 thrashing of the Orioles in Baltimore. The seven home runs are the most by the Yanks in a road game since May 30, 1961 at Fenway Park.
Gary Sánchez went deep three times for the Bombers, who scored their first 18 runs of the series via the long ball. Clint Frazier homered twice for the Yankees, who also received round-trippers from Austin Romine and Gleyber (GLAY-bur) Torres.
Elsewhere around the majors:
— Daniel Vogelbach homered twice, hit a bases-clearing double and set a career high with six RBIs in leading Seattle to a 12-5 romp over the White Sox. Edwin Encarnación (ehn-kahr-nah-see-OHN’) had a two-run homer and three hits for the 9-2 Mariners, who own the AL’s best record after extending the best start in club history.
— Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) worked out a bases-loaded walk off Blake Treinen (TRY’-nehn) with two out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete the Astros’ 9-8 victory and three-game sweep of the Athletics. Aledmys (ah-LEHD’-mees) Diaz got his first hit as an Astro with a three-run homer in the first before driving in a fourth run with a bases-loaded walk.
— Cleveland polished off a four-game sweep of the Blue Jays as Mike Clevinger struck out 10 and allowed one hit over five scoreless innings of the Indians’ 3-1 victory. Clevinger has struck out 22 without allowing a run in 12 innings over two starts this season, but he left Sunday’s game with back tightness.
— Tyson Ross allowed a run and five hits with eight strikeouts over seven innings in his Comerica Park debut as the Tigers downed the Royals, 3-1. Rookie outfielder Christin Stewart following Saturday’s grand slam with two more RBIs to help Detroit complete a three-game sweep.
— Mike Trout homered for the fourth straight game and Brian Goodwin also connected in the Angels’ third consecutive win, 7-2 against the Rangers. Play was stopped for five minutes in the fifth when a swarm of bees began flying around the bullpens in left center field.
— The Red Sox completed a 3-8 road trip by getting a seventh-inning homer by Mitch Moreland to beat the Diamondbacks, 1-0. Boston carried a 6.97 ERA into the game before Hector Velázquez, combined with four relievers on a three-hitter.
— Yandy Diaz homered on the game’s second pitch and Yonny Chirinos threw five scoreless innings as the Rays downed the Giants, 3-0. Rays reliever Adam Kolarek pitched a perfect sixth inning to protect a 2-0 lead, then had two different stints on the mound while also shuttling from first base in the seventh.
— The Dodgers already have 24 home runs this season after Max Muncy belted a two-run shot and Cody Bellinger added a solo blast in a 12-6 thumping of the Rockies. Bellinger had three hits and scored four times as Los Angeles picked up its fifth straight win to move to 8-2.
— The Brewers won for the seventh time in eight games as Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) homered and drove in three to lead a 4-2 victory over the Cubs. Zach Davies pitched effectively into the sixth and Josh Hader picked up an eight-out save to help Milwaukee win a series for the 15th time in 16 tries.
— The Braves pulled out a 4-3 win over the Marlins on Dansby Swanson’s game-ending single against a five-man infield in the bottom of the ninth. The winning rally was aided by a passed ball and a catcher’s interference call on Chad Wallach.
— Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) belted a three-run homer and the Nationals were helped by 12 walks in a 12-9 win over the Mets. Kurt Suzuki also homered to back Max Scherzer, who picked up his first win in three starts despite allowing four runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings.
— Adam Wainwright tossed five-hit ball over six sharp innings as the Cardinals topped the Padres, 4-1 to avoid a three-game sweep. Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) drove in a pair of runs with a fourth-inning double off Matt Strahm.
— Pittsburgh’s 7-5 win over the Reds included a benches-clearing fracas in which Cincinnati outfielder Yasiel Puig (YAH’-see-ul pweeg) barreled into a bunch of Pirates. Josh Bell crushed an estimated 474-foot home run in the fourth, a half-inning after the skirmish led to the ejection of five players.
MLB-NEWS
Braves place McCann on IL
UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain suffered during Saturday’s game to the Marlins.
Alex Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and made his major league debut by starting in Sunday’s game against Miami.
In other MLB news:
— Catcher Travis d’Arnaud (dahr-NOH’) has been activated by the Mets, nearly one year after he had Tommy John surgery. D’Arnaud was reinstated from the 10-day injured list before Sunday’s game against Washington, causing the Mets to option catcher Tomas Nido (NEE’-doh) to Triple-A Syracuse.
— The Diamondbacks have placed catcher Alex Avila (AH’-vee-lah) on the injured list with a strained left quadriceps, an injury sustained while circling the bases on a home run Friday.
NHL-COACHES FIRED
Panthers, Sabres ditch head coaches
UNDATED (AP) — The Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres will be interviewing potential head coaches.
The Panthers fired Bob Boughner (BOOG’-nur) the day after the season finale, ending his two-year tenure with one year remaining on his contract. The Panthers didn’t make the postseason under Boughner and have missed the playoffs 16 times in the last 18 seasons.
In Buffalo, the Sabres fired coach Phil Housley following two underperforming seasons and after the team extended its franchise-worst playoff drought to an eighth consecutive year. A 10-game winning streak left the Sabres 17-6-2, but they won just 16 of their final 55 games.
In other NHL news:
— The Kings say Willie Desjardins is not a candidate to become the next head coach after serving in an interim role most of the season. Desjardins said after Saturday’s 5-2 victory over the Golden Knights that he was going to enjoy the win and worry about his coaching future in the coming weeks.
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NCAA TITLE GAME
Baylor wins national championship
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Baylor Lady Bears fought off adversity before capturing their first NCAA women’s basketball championship in seven years.
Baylor coughed up a 17-point lead and lost star forward Lauren Cox in an 82-81 victory over Notre Dame in the championship game at Tampa. Chloe Jackson provided the tiebreaking layup with 3.9 seconds left, but the Irish had a chance to force overtime until Arike Ogunbowale (ah-REE’-kay oh-goon boh-WAH’-lee) missed the first of two free throws. Ogunbowale hit a buzzer-beating jumper to give Notre Dame the title last year.
Cox injured a knee late in the third quarter and didn’t return.
Jackson finished with 26 points and Kalani Brown had 20 for Baylor. Ogunbowale led all scorers with 31 points.
NASCAR-BRISTOL
Kyle Busch continues Bristol mastery
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — The Busch Brothers have claimed yet another victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch passed his older brother, Kurt, on the final restart to win Sunday’s NASCAR race. The Busch Brothers were first in line not to pit for tires during the 11th caution to set up a final shootout between Bristol’s two winningest active drivers.
It’s the eighth Bristol victory for Kyle, who prevented Kurt from getting his seventh on the .533-mile high-banked oval. Kurt Busch lamented lamented over the P.A. system that he should have wrecked his brother for the win.
Joey Logano finished third, followed by Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Paul Menard and Clint Bowyer (BOY-ur).
PGA-VALERO OPEN
Conners goes from qualifier to winner
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Corey Conners has become the first Monday qualifier since 2010 to win a PGA event.
Conners claimed his first PGA Tour victory and earned an invite to the Masters by capturing the Valero Texas Open. He made three birdies in the final five holes, shooting a 6-under 66 for a 20-under total.
Charley Hoffman finished second at 18 under, while Ryan Moore was another shot back. Moore closed with an 8-under 64, one off the course record.
LPGA-ANA INSPIRATION
Ko wins major
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Jin Young Ko won the ANA Inspiration on Sunday at Mission Hills for her first major title and second victory in three weeks.
Ko closed with a 2-under 70 for 10-under total and a three-stroke victory over Mi Hyang Lee.
The 23-year-old South Korean won for the fourth time on the LPGA Tour, completing a desert sweep after taking the Founders Cup in Phoenix. She leads the money list and has five top-three finishes in six events this year.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned amid President Donald Trump’s growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border.
Trump announced on Sunday in a tweet that U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan would be taking over as acting head of the department. McAleenan is a longtime border official who is well-respected by members of Congress and within the administration. The decision to name a top immigration officer to the post reflects Trump’s priority for the sprawling department founded to combat terrorism following the Sept. 11 attacks.
Though Trump aides were eyeing a staff shake-up at Homeland Security and had already withdrawn the nomination for another key immigration post, the development Sunday was unexpected.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a “foreign terrorist organization” in an unprecedented step to ramp up pressure on Tehran.
U.S. officials say an announcement could come as early as Monday and the move could have widespread implications for U.S. personnel and policy in the Middle East and elsewhere.
The Trump administration has escalated rhetoric against Iran for months, but this will mark the first such designation by any American administration of an entire foreign government entity.
Two U.S. officials and a congressional aide confirmed the planned move and spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
The designation comes with sanctions, including freezes on some assets and a ban on Americans doing business with the group.
TOKYO (AP) — Shareholders of Nissan Motor Co. have approved removing its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, from its board.
The approval Monday was shown by applause from the more than 4,000 people gathered at a Tokyo hotel for a three-hour extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. Other votes had been submitted in advance.
The shareholders also approved the appointment of Nissan’s French alliance partner Renault SA’s chairman, Jean-Dominique Senard, to replace Ghosn. They likewise gave a green light to removing from the board Greg Kelly, who is charged with collaborating with Ghosn in the alleged misconduct.
Ghosn is facing financial misconduct charges and was arrested in connection with fresh allegations and taken back into custody last week after spending barely a month out of detention on bail.
LONDON (AP) — The British government says Prime Minister Theresa May will hold talks with the leaders of Germany and France ahead of a key Brexit summit this week.
Downing Street says May will fly to Berlin Tuesday to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel, then on to Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron.
May will lay out her reasons for seeking a further delay to Brexit, currently due to take place Friday.
EU leaders are set to meet in Brussels Wednesday to consider May’s request to delay Brexit until June 30. An extension requires unanimous approval from leaders of all 27 remaining member states. Some, especially Macron, are weary of the Brexit melodrama and unwilling to prolong it.
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Bernie Sanders is embracing a new role: front-runner.
The Vermont senator leads the pack of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in fundraising and is drawing big crowds in early voting states. Sanders raised more than $18 million in the first fundraising quarter, far outpacing his rivals.
Sanders is embracing his new status.
He draws explicit comparisons with President Donald Trump in his campaign remarks, previewing his approach to a general election faceoff with the incumbent Republican. He’s also building out a larger, more diverse campaign operation. That’s in response to criticism that his 2016 organization skewed too heavily white and male.
Campaign officials say the 2020 campaign staff of roughly 100 people and growing is majority female and 40 percent people of color.
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda police say that an American tourist who was freed after being kidnapped in a wildlife park will be turned over to the U.S. ambassador Monday, amid conflicting reports over whether a ransom was paid for her release.
Ugandan police said Kim Endicott, from California, and her Ugandan driver were both safe, after the ordeal during which they were taken from Queen Elizabeth National Park across the border to Congo.
Police said no ransom was paid, although the kidnappers had demanded $500,000 after grabbing Endicott and her driver on April 2.
However, an official with Wild Frontiers Uganda Safaris, which organized the kidnapping victim’s itinerary, said Monday a ransom was paid for Endicott. The tour agent spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to press.
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