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.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny then clearing. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent in the Valley City area. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around
5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Rain early this morning caused an overland flood warning to be issued in northern Stutsman County and Foster County that expired at 5:45 a.m. Unofficial rainfall amounts ranged between 3 and 5 inches.
On our CSi Weather computer in Downtown Jamestown .07 was recorded. Officially the Weather Service Jamestown weather station picked up .12 of an inch.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast today and
tonight. A few storms may be strong to severe with large hail
and damaging winds. The main hazards. Wind gusts up
to 60 mph. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. Locally heavy
rain will also be possible. The storms are expected to develop
after the noon hour and should settle down by sunset.
Thursday through Tuesday
There are chances for thunderstorms Thursday. A few storms could
be severe. However, uncertainty in details remains.
Carrington (Valley News Live)- Human remains found in Carrington, North Dakota are believed to be from an old grave.
Authorities with the Carrington Police Department tell us they received a call from a local contractor that was digging a trench for a new sewer line on 4th St. S and 14th Ave.
The contractor indicated that while digging the trench, they found what appeared to be human bones.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to assist in the retrieval of the bones. They say, it appears that it’s an old grave and foul play is not suspected.
The bones will be sent to an analyst Grand Forks to determine age and origin.
More information as it becomes available.
Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a motorcyclist was seriously injured Tuesday during a pursuit that led to a crash..
The patrol report says a call of a speeding motorcyclist to law enforcement resulted in 36 year old Daniel Staggs, located five miles east of Jamestown traveling at 120 miles per hour. Staggs fled law enforcement westbound on a stolen 2005 Yamaha FZS10 motorcycle.
A pursuit continued for three miles on a paved county road before Staggs failed to negotiate a curve and entered the north ditch.
His motorcycle struck an approach, vaulted and came to rest in a field. He suffered extensive serious injuries resulting from the crash.
He was transported by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service to Jamestown Regional Medical Center, then airflighted to a Fargo hospital.
The motorcycle was totaled.
The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol, with charges pending.
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department and the Jamestown Police Department assisted.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Tuesday morning at city, discuss the Storm Water Utility, to establish the Stormwater Utility Fund and approve the Stormwater Utility Fee. All members were present.
At the July 2 City Council meeting the City Council passed the Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to Stormwater.
The Special Meeting was set to further discuss the issue, pending additional information concerning 35 properties in dollars.
Previous amounts indicated that Residential Properties – Pay a Flat fee of $3.00 per month; and All Other Properties Except Residential – As set forth in Table 1 of the Resolution. (The billing starts in the September billing cycling period.)
Mayor Heinrich has previously said that impacts of fees on larger businesses, churches, schools and agricultural land are not known at this time.
At Tuesday’s meeting, members from the audience were invited to speak.
Clarice Liechty talked about Jamestown Regional Airport and the Jamestown Public School District had concerns about their annual fees. She suggests a flat fee for all properties.
She added that two of her properties have detention or retention ponds, asking for a possible reduction in storm water fees.
Jim Schumacher said he has business property in Jamestown and farm land near town.
He said storm water on his farmland goes into a ditch, and not into the storm water sewer.
Thelma Trecker added that she owns land near Fort Seward and questioned how the fee structure was arrived at, specifically concerning her land.
Daniel Bieber from Santa Spring, California who owns Jamestown property, with no business on it.
His fee is $111.05. He said his property of 42 acres, does not have storm water runoff, and he does not use any city services.
Neil Guthmiller, who owns MGM Trailer Court said he uses no water or sewer service, adding that the city floods the trailer court with an easement through it.
A representative from AE2S made a presentation concerning the rate structure options, and the previous feasibility study. He outlined recouping costs from user fees, and factors of how large each property is and how it is developed.
He said the residential flat fee of $3 per month was determined by dividing all residential properties about 4,700 into the annual costs of $500,000.
He said individual property fee adjustments are possible, including ag-land, vacant properties and airport land, and recouping the lost income. He discussed the impacts of reductions or exemptions on money coming into the fund, and recouping the lost income.
Mayor Heinrich said a fair and equitable solution is needed and favors a 50 percent reduction in the current rate structure for government and educational parcels, and possible adjustments in ag-land and vacant property parcels fees. Also not to charge a storm water utility fees for businesses such as Cavendish Farms that do not have storm sewer access.
Council Member Phillips said a large fee structure for businesses is impacting their ability to produce, adding the $3 fee per month for residences is fair.
Council Member Brubakken suggested a $200 fee cap, on all parcels in the city, he said will raise the need $500,000 annually.
Mayor Heinrich said Tuesday’s meeting was the first time the Council has seen meaningful numbers of the fees and rates, and implementation. He said a $200 cap would not raise enough money.
Phillips said it’s more important to reach a fair decision, rather than making a decision at Tuesday’s meeting.
Mayor Heinrich suggested a 50-percent reduction in government and educational fees, and a $3 fee per agriculture parcel, and a $200 maximum per parcel. It was pointed out that a 50-percent reduction in government and educational fees is not needed if a $200 cap was implemented.
Council Member Buchanan said to let the process take its course, and let the experts crunch the numbers. Heinrich said AE2S needs guidance in what the city wants.
City Attorney Leo Ryan said the Resolution needs to contain a formula, which can be adopted independently within the Ordinance.
The billing data base will need to be adjusted, under recommendations.
Tuesday’s meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met Tuesday afternoon at City Hall to continue with the drafting of the 2020 calendar year, city budget. All members were present.
The fourth budget draft was reviewed and discussed.
Highlights of the meeting included:
City Administrator Sarah Hellekson addressed items in the budget that had reduced expenditures, since the second draft of the budget.
Mayor Dwaine Heinrich had previously said, he will not support deficit spending, and at this point the 2020 General Fund Budget is short of being balanced by between $600,00 and $700,000.
He said line items will need to be reviewed for funding, as the budget process continues.
At Tuesday’s meeting, it was reported that the 2020 draft General Fund Budget is at this time at $4,196,005. It does not include five mills for the public building fund.
Mayor Heinrich said the General Fund Balance is reduced between $400,00 and $500,000 compared to a year ago.
The 2020 preliminary budget line item for General Fund Revenue is estimated at $7,904,135
The Civic Center budget currently shows a deficit of $413,000.
The sanitary sewer project’s outstanding balance is currently at $663,000 which needs to be addressed in the 2020 budget. The initial cost was funded through a bond sale.
He said $2-million dollars needs to be in the 2020 to meet the balance and have a proper amount in the reserve fund.
He said rather than raise property taxes, he proposes to take the Civic Center out of the General Fund budget, increase the sales tax by a half percent, and half of that, or a quarter percent be used to fund the city’s share of specials assessments. He added that a half percent would generate $600,000 to the city annually. The current seven percent city sales tax generates $1.2 million.
City Attorney Leo Ryan says an increase in the sales tax does not have to go to a public vote.
It takes three months from city approval for the sales tax increase to be implemented.
The mayor added that the Storm Water Utility also has to be funded.
In the draft budget a number of line item expenditures, have been reduced.
Proposed is eliminating the Community Christmas Tree expenditure, and instead, decorate an existing tree in the city. The savings would be around $4,500, the cost of removing it from a donated property and then disposing it.
Council Member Buchanan pointed out that the city’s mission is not to support non-profits.
The Council vote 4-1 to fund the Arts Center at $3,000. Council Member Buchanan vote in opposition.
A $5,000 expenditure for the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce was not approved, on a unanimous vote.
$800,000 is in the 2020 draft for expenditures in the City Sales Tax Fund, 2 percent on tax on sales, one percent to the city park district, point five percent to economic development and point five percent to city’s share of Special Assessments.
$359,500 in expenditures for Jamestown Tourism.
Expenditures were explained for new projects in the utility fund.
Mayor Heinrich said he is committed to passing a balanced budget, including funding in the reserve fund, and if not passed, the 2019 budget numbers would be used.
He added that department heads may be asked to find more cuts in their budgets.
The next preliminary budget discussion is planned for the Finance and Legal Committee meeting on July 23, with the estimated new revenue projection numbers, with a follow up meeting on Jul 29, at 10-a.m.
The First Reading of the budget to be introduced at the August 5th City Council meeting.
At that time the budget can be reduced but not increased.
The final budget is needed ready for passage by October.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approved was a Raffle Permit for Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club. Commissioner Erickson noted a conflict of interest, and was noted, and he did not vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS …No one spoke…
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing was held for Integrated Resource Plan for Valley City Public Works. City Administrator Schelkoph said the city gets two sources of power from MRES and WAPA and the document defines the language.
Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners passed a Resolution Approving the Integrated Resource Plan for Valley City Public Works as required by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
ORDINANCE
Approved was The First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact portions of Title 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Valley City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martineck said three changes are proposed, a brewery production language approval, along with a requirement change for the time of license renewal, relative to the ratio of food to alcohol sales, and a late fee for any late license renewal.
The City Commission approved with a narrative to state the sales of food to alcohol ratio. Spot checks of violations will still be included.
Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact portions of Title 14 (Motor Vehicles & Traffic) and Title 17 (Offenses), Valley City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martineck said changes stem from legislative changes to update the City Code, including fees.
NEW BUSINESS
National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health Presentation by, City County Health District.
The leadership coach from Oakland California spoke with an explanation of the program with a slide presentation, and the Valley City participation.
The City Commission approved adding 720 East Main Street to the Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV Buyout Program. City Administrator Schelkoph said the home owner approached the city to sell the property, at the assessed value plus 10-percent, at $48,180. The city will ask the state water commission to add the property to the Phase IV Buyout list.
The City Commission reviewed the Recycling Contract with Valley Recycling, considering options for financing, including surcharges to the utility bills for residential customers and commercial property fees.
Barnes County has approved increasing its contributions of $20,000 annually.
The City Commission on a 3-2 vote approved the scenario of a $1 surcharge per month, for residential customers and an increase in commercial rates, effective July 16.
RESOLUTION
Approved on a 3-2 vote was a Resolution Establishing Recycling Utility Fees starting September 1.
Passed was a Resolution approving Replat of Lots 15 & 16, Block 15, Granger’s Addition.
Passed was a Resolution approving Plat of Annie’s Addition.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
No information was passed along
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said seven new members have been recruited, including the first female fire fighter.
Mayor Carlsrud asks residents to clean their yards, and not to litter on city streets.
The meeting was shown live on CSi cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police warns residents of a convicted sex offender who has changed his Jamestown address.
Alton Grant Mitzel, Aliases…Alton Red Fox, Tony Red Fox….now lives at 2623 Highway 281 South, Super 8 Motel, No. 215, Jamestown, ND.
He presently has no vehicle
He is a 40 year old American Indian male,5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Mitzel has has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition involving a 13 year old girl forcibly using a a knife.
He was terminated from treatment for non-participation and refusing to accept responsibility.
Conviction Date: June 2002 in Morton County, North Dakota, District Court.
Disposition: 5 years, first serve 3 years, 2 years suspended for 4 years, 13 days credit, 4 years supervised probation.
Mitzel is currently on Federal Probation.
Mitzel is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Mitzel are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (CSi) 7- 16-19 Jamestown Police Dept is warning residents regarding a convicted sex offender who has changed his Jamestown address.
Charles Matthew Carrington now resides at 1530 6th Avenue, Southwest,, Buffalo Motel, No. 24, . He presently has no vehicle.
He is a 51 year old American Indian male, five feet seven inches tall, weighing 167 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Carrington has been assigned a High Risk Assessment by the Risk Level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’ Office.
Offense: Sexual Abuse of a Minor, sexually assaulting a 12 year old girl on approximately 25 occasions over a two year period.
Conviction Date: May 2006 in U.S Federal Court.
Disposition: 65 months, three years supervised release.
Carrington is not wanted by police and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Charles Matthew Carrington are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that during the first half of calendar year 2019, North Dakota’s commercial service airports provided a total of 580,343 passenger boardings. This is a growth of 53,240 passengers or a 10% increase from this same time period in 2018.
The increased number of passengers throughout the state has allowed communities to attract, retain, and grow additional air service opportunities. 9 non-stop destinations (of which two are seasonal) are currently available to connect North Dakota to the rest of the world.
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Executive Director, Kyle Wanner says,“The overall statewide year to date growth of 10% in passenger numbers is significant and it points to a growing economy and business climate throughout the state. This increased utilization of aviation transportation within North Dakota shows that our airports continue to play an important role in providing efficient transportation options for our residents and visitors.”
In June this year boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport were 957 compared to 1073 in June of 2018, down nearly 11 percent.
This year to date there were 5,134 Jamestown boardings compared to 6,056 through June of 2018, down 15 percent.
Dickey, ND (CSi) The annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook-off was on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Dickey raised $10,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley in memory of loved ones who have been cared for by the organization..
In its 10th year, the event showcased 38 cooks from multiple states, all hoping to win a Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey trophy and generate donations for Hospice of the Red River Valley. Four hundred people enjoyed 130 racks of ribs and numerous donated salads and desserts.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says an aerial count of American white pelicans nesting in North Dakota doesn’t give a clear picture of the number of the big-billed birds.
The nesting colony at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge is the largest in North America. Acting Refuge Manager Drew Williams says an aerial survey last month was done in the afternoon and counted only 12,000 birds.
Williams says most adult birds were probably feasting on fish and salamanders from lakes in the area when the photo was taken.
Williams says biologists believe the number of adults at the refuge is probably down only slightly from last year’s count of 29,000 birds.
The pelicans normally arrive at the refuge north of Medina in early April and stay through September.
(NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that around 530 pm Tuesday, a crop duster flown by Danny Thompson, Wyndmere, ND suffered mechanical issues.
These mechanical issues caused the aircraft to make an emergency landing 8 miles northwest of Lidgerwood, ND. During the landing the left wing of the aircraft clipped a telephone pole causing minor damage to the pole and to the left wing of the aircraft. The pilot was uninjured during the emergency landing.
Richland County assisted on scene and the crash remains under investigation by the FAA.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man says he’s not guilty of making a bomb and detonating it just east of the city.
Patrick Wagner is charged with two felonies in connection with the detonation last April.
KXMB-TV reports investigators say Wagner was seen on surveillance video purchasing items found in the explosive device. Court documents say a sheriff’s deputy was in the area and investigating a small fire in the ditch when the bomb went off. No one was injured.
The charges carry a maximum term of 15 years upon conviction.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grand Forks police say a man missing since July 6 has been found dead.
Police solicited the public’s help in locating 55-year-old Fernando Balboa when he went missing because he needed to take medication every four hours. Authorities said Tuesday a body was discovered in rural Polk County, Minnesota Monday evening and was later identified as Balboa.
Police say there were no obvious signs of trauma to Balboa. The cause of his death is under investigation.
HAWLEY, Minn. (AP) — Federal investigators say a passer-by saw a gyroplane descend nose-down and crash into the ground at a western Minnesota airport this month, killing the pilot.
According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the gyroplane crashed 300 feet from the departure end of the single runway at Hawley Municipal Airport on July 11.
The plane started on fire shortly after the crash. The report says the passer-by was driving on U.S. 10 and saw the crash, stopped and pulled the pilot from the burning wreckage. The passer-by suffered serious burns to his hands.
The pilot, 69-year-old Bradley Gibb of Vergas, was the only person aboard and died at the scene.
The crash left a 30-foot ground scar. Conditions were dry and clear when the daytime crash happened.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State officials say oil production in North Dakota held steady this spring.
The state’s wells produced 1.39 million barrels of crude per day in May, just 800 per day more than in April. Despite the steady May numbers, North Dakota’s oil production is near the record set in January. And, the high level is creating some transportation challenges. Statewide, companies are flaring off 19 percent of all gas produced, higher than the 12 percent target.
Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms tells the Bismarck Tribune work is underway on a number of facilities to capture more of that gas, including several processing plants and Oneok’s Elk Creek Pipeline, which will carry natural gas liquids from eastern Montana to Kansas.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Senate staffers say officials missed a second deadline last week to offer input on bills on Native American safety, and only one department has since provided “partial comment.”
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven set a “hard deadline” of July 8 for Interior and Justice Department officials to offer “definitive conclusions” on legislation after he criticized them for filing late testimony ahead of a key committee hearing last month. Hoeven, a North Dakota Republican, chairs the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
A Senate committee spokeswoman says Interior officials ultimately submitted updated documents to senators after the July 8 deadline, while the Justice Department hadn’t yet. A Justice Department spokesman says officials are working to do so.
A spokesman for Sen. Tom Udall, a New Mexico Democrat, says the Interior only provided “partial comment.”
In sports…
Jamestown (UJ) Dillon Kifer has been hired as the University of Jamestown’s Esports Coach. Kifer, a native of Little Falls, MN, and a 2017 UJ graduate in elementary education, competed in TESPA’s collegiate Hearthstone tournament in 2015, as well as finishing 2nd in UJ’s Hearthstone tournament in 2017.
Additionally, Dillon wrestled for the Jimmies Wrestling team for five years, qualifying three times for the NAIA national tournament, and finishing 2nd place in 2017. He also served as the Graduate Assistant Coach for Women’s Wrestling for two years while completing his graduate degree in the University of Jamestown’s Masters of Arts in Leadership program.
Dustin Jensen, Dean of Engagement and Student Affairs, stated: “We are extremely excited to welcome Dillon back into the UJ family even though he has hardly left! We have had the opportunity to watch and support Dillon as a student-athlete and then witness his transformation as a graduate of UJ’s Master of Arts in Leadership program. Dillon has a knack for coaching and a huge passion for Esports. We are thrilled to have him coach and mentor our next generation of competitive student-athletes.”
Established in 1883, University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience. For more information, please visit uj.edu.
MLB..
UNDATED (AP) _ The Mets picked up their third straight win by getting five scoreless innings out of their beleaguered bullpen in a 3-2 victory at Minnesota. Michael Conforto was 4-for-4 with a tiebreaking, RBI single in the fifth and a run scored as New York cut the Twins’ lead in the AL Central to six games over Cleveland. Edwin Diaz loaded the bases in the ninth before getting Nelson Cruz to pop up for the final out.
A big eighth-inning rally allowed the New York Yankees to increase their lead in the American League East.
The Yanks trailed 3-2 before homering twice erupting for six runs in their final at-bat to whip the second-place Rays, 8-3. Aaron Judge put New York ahead with a two-run blast before Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) followed with a grand slam.
David Hale pitched two scoreless innings for the Yankees, beginning with an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the seventh against Travis d’Arnaud (dahr-NOH’).
The outcome puts the Yankees six games ahead of Tampa Bay.
Elsewhere on major league diamonds:
_ The Angels are 5-0 since the All-Star break after Albert Pujols (POO’-hohlz) hit a bases-clearing double during a six-run first that sparked a 7-2 win over the Astros. Jake Marisnick was drilled between the shoulder blades by Angels reliever Noe Ramirez in the sixth inning, nine days after Marisnick bowled over Los Angeles catcher Jonathan Lucroy (LOO’-kroy) to cause a concussion and a broken nose. The Astros’ lead in the AL West is down to 4 ½ games over Oakland.
_ The Athletics won their fifth in a row as All-Star Matt Chapman homered and had five RBIs in a 9-2 thrashing of the Mariners. Matt Olson followed Chapman’s fifth-inning drive with a solo homer that extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Daniel Mengden allowed one run and four hits over seven innings.
_ Oscar Mercado homered for the third time in two games and Zach Plesac (PLEE’-sak) combined with three relievers on a one-hitter as the Indians dumped the Tigers, 8-0. The no-hitter ended when Nicholas Castellanos singled leading off the fifth inning. Mercado hit a two-run shot and Francisco Lindor added a two-run double in a five-run second inning.
_ Andrew Cashner was roughed up in his Red Sox debut as Toronto coasted to a 10-4 win at Fenway Park. Teoscar (tay-AHS’-kur) Hernández hit a three-run homer off Cashner, who was chased in the sixth and was reached for six runs on eight hits. Lourdes Gurriel (gur-ee-EHL’) Jr. had three hits for the Blue Jays, who dropped the Red Sox 10 games off the AL East lead.
_ The Royals clobbered the White Sox, 11-0 as Glenn Sparkman pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game. Whit Merrifield and Hunter Dozier both had three hits including a home run in Kansas City’s fourth win in five games since the All-Star break. Merrifield raced to an inside-the-park homer down the right-field line in the fourth inning after Cam Gallagher doubled.
_ Rookie Alex Young allowed one run and three hits over 5 1/3 innings to help the Diamondbacks thump the Rangers, 9-2. Ketel Marte’s (keh-TEHL mahr-TAYZ’) two-run single in the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie, and Ildemaro Vargas added a two-run home run in the sixth on his 28th birthday. Losing pitcher Lance Lynn entered the game 12-4 overall and 8-0 at home before surrendering five runs on eight hits over six innings.
_ Kyle Schwarber’s homer in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs a 4-3 triumph over the Reds. Robel Garcia and Kris Bryant also connected as Chicago took a 2 ½-game lead over Milwaukee in the NL Central. Eugenio (ay-ee-HAY’-nee-oh) Suárez homered for Cincinnati, which fell to 7-4 against Chicago this season.
_ Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) blasted his second career grand slam and Keston Hiura (hee-OOR’-uh) and Lorenzo Cain each added solo home runs to highlight the Brewers’ 13-1 pounding of the Braves. Brandon Woodruff allowed one earned run and struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings to move to 11-3 and pitch Milwaukee to just its third win in 11 games. Bryse Wilson surrendered four earned runs on six hits in four innings as Atlanta ended a five-game winning streak and saw its lead in the NL East shrink to 6 ½ games over Washington.
_ Matt Adams and Juan Soto homered to support rookie Austin Voth (vohth) as the Nationals ripped the Orioles, 8-1. Voth (1-0) allowed one run and four hits over six innings following his recall from Double-A Harrisburg before the game. Washington has won 13 of its last 16 and owns the NL’s third-best record after hammering their geographical rivals.
_ Colin Moran’s infield single in the ninth drove in the go-ahead run as the Pirates beat the Cardinals, 3-1 to end a four-game skid. Starling Marte was hit in the back by a pitch leading off Pittsburgh’s two-run ninth and came around to score on Moran’s hit. Pittsburgh starter Dario Agrazal held St. Louis to a run and five hits while pitching into the seventh.
_ The Phillies blew a 6-5 lead in the ninth before Bryce Harper supplied a two-run, walk-off double to give them a wild 9-8 victory over the Dodgers. Matt Beaty hit a three-run homer off Philadelphia closer Hector Neris in the top half, but pinch-hitter Andrew Knapp doubled and scored on Scott Kingery’s single before Harper capped his five-RBI night with the game-winning hit. Harper also belted a three-run homer as the Phils ended the Dodgers’ three-game winning streak.
_ Brian Anderson hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Starlin Castro had a bases-loaded triple in the sixth to give the Marlins an 11-3 lead in a 12-7 drubbing of the Padres. Harold Ramirez had two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored, while Garrett Cooper hit his 11th homer and a two-run single to help Miami deal San Diego its fourth straight loss. Jordan Yamamoto is 4-0 after allowing two earned runs and throwing 99 pitches to get through five innings.
_ Alex Dickerson had a career-best four hits, including the go-ahead, RBI single while the Giants scored four in the 10th to beat the Rockies, 8-4. Mike Yastrzemski homered, doubled and had three RBIs in San Francisco’s fourth straight win. Trevor Story and Ian Desmond homered for the Rockies, who erased a 4-1 lead in the ninth before losing for the 10th time in 12 games.
MLB-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) _ The Twins have activated first baseman C.J. Cron and left fielder Eddie Rosario before tonight’s game against the New York Mets. Cron sat out five games with right thumb inflammation, and Rosario was out for 13 games with a sprained left ankle. The Twins also designated right-handed reliever Mike Morin for assignment and put outfielder Byron Buxton on the seven-day injured list for players with concussion-like symptoms.
The Texas Rangers have welcomed back an All-Star to their lineup.
Hunter Pence was activated from the injured list after missing 23 games since June 17 because of a strained right groin. His return comes one week after the injury robbed him of a chance to start as the American League designated hitter in the All-Star Game at Cleveland.
Pence hit .294 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs in his 55 games before getting hurt. Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Pence would only be the DH for at least a week.
The Rangers also optioned outfielder Willie Cahoun to Triple-A Nashville, promoted pitcher Taylor Guerrieri from the same club and placed reliever Jesse Biddle on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue.
Also around the majors:
_ The Indians say pitcher Corey Kluber will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, his first mound appearance since breaking his right arm on May 1. He is scheduled to throw 20 fastballs at Progressive Field before Cleveland’s game against the Tigers. The two-time Cy Young Award winner is on the 60-day injured list.
_ Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce had to leave Tuesday’s game in the third inning after straining his right oblique. Bruce appeared to injure himself on a checked swing, grabbing his side and departing after a trainer came out to see him. Bruce is batting .230 with 24 homers and 57 RBIs with the Phillies and Mariners this season.
_ Infielder Matt Carpenter has landed on the Cardinals’ 10-day injured list with a right foot contusion. Carpenter was injured while fouling a pitch off the top of the foot during Monday’s 7-0 win over the Pirates. He is batting .215 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs this year.
NBA-NEWS
Sixers make Simmons deal official
UNDATED (AP) _ The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed their contract extension with All-Star guard Ben Simmons a deal believed to be worth $170 million over five years.
Simmons was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2016 but didn’t make his NBA debut until the 2017-18 season. The former Rookie of the Year was an All-Star for the first time last season and has averaged 16.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists as a pro.
In other NBA moves:
_ Forward Kelly Oubre (OO’-bray) Jr. re-signed with the Suns, accepting a multiyear deal. Oubre was solid for Phoenix last season after being acquired from Washington in December, averaging 16.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 40 games.
_ The Knicks have finalized contracts with Marcus Morris and Reggie Bullock, two of their offseason additions. Morris averaged 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds in 75 games last season for Boston, his fifth straight season scoring more than 10 points per game.
_ The Kings have signed free agent forward Richaun Holmes, who averaged 8.2 points, 4.7 boards and 1.1 blocks for the Suns last season. The Athletic reported Holmes will be paid $10 million over the next two seasons.
_ The Bucks have announced that they have signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (an-the-toh-KOON’-poh), the older brother of Milwaukee forward and NBA MVP Giannis (YAH’-nihs) Antetokounmpo. The elder Antetokounmpo joins the team on a guaranteed two-year, minimum contract.
NHL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) _ The Wild have re-signed three restricted free agents, including forward Ryan Donato. He had four goals and 16 points in 16 games for Minnesota after being acquired from Boston. The Wild also inked forward Nico Sturm and defenseman Carson Soucy.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Artem Anisimov (ah-NEE’-see-mahv) to Ottawa for Zack Smith in a swap of 31-year-old forwards.
Anisimov played four seasons for the Blackhawks, scoring 77 goals and adding 78 assists in 291 games. He provided 15 goals and 37 points last season.
The Russian has also played with the Rangers and Blue Jackets over 11 NHL seasons.
Smith played 70 games last season for the Senators, scoring nine goals and adding a career-high 19 assists.
In other NHL moves:
_ The Capitals have taken care of their biggest remaining offseason priority by re-signing restricted free-agent forward Jakub Vrana (vuh-RAH’-nah) to a two-year, $6.7 million contract. Vrana just completed his most productive season, registering career highs of 24 goals, 23 assists, 47 points and four game-winning goals in 82 games.
_ Veteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto is staying with the Ducks after accepting a one-year package. Centers Chase De Leo and Justin Kloos also signed with Anaheim, as did defenseman Chris Wideman.
_ A person with direct knowledge tells The Associated Press that Seattle’s NHL expansion team is close to an agreement with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis to become its first general manager. The club is set to begin play in the fall of 2021 as the NHL’s 32nd team.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have issued a remarkable rebuke against President Donald Trump, passing a resolution condemning what they called Trump’s “racist comments” aimed at four liberal congresswomen of color.
Four moderate Republicans joined Democrats in Tuesday night’s 240-187 vote in spite of lobbying by Trump and Republican leaders trying to keep the vote along party lines. GOP leaders insist Trump’s comments were not racist and accused Democrats of political game-playing.
Trump himself continued to claim that his exhortations against the congresswomen were not racist and repeated his challenge that they leave the U.S. if they aren’t happy. He originally urged the women to return to their home countries, though three of them are native-born Americans and all are citizens.
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) — Asylum-seekers gathered in Nuevo Laredo, across the border from Texas, grappled to understand what a new U.S. policy that all but eliminates refuge claims by Central Americans and many others meant for their bids to find a better life in America amid a chaos of rumors, confusion and fear.
The policy went into effect Tuesday and represents the most forceful attempt to date by President Donald Trump to slash the number of people seeking asylum in the United States. It denies asylum to anyone who shows up on the Mexican border after traveling through another country.
In some parts of Nuevo Laredo, migrants trickled into shelters. But about 70 mostly Central American migrants were returned to Mexico with an appointment with a judge tucked in plastic bags.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says remarks by the country’s foreign minister about Iran’s missile program possibly being up for negotiations with the U.S. meant to challenge Washington’s arms sales policy to the region — and were not meant to indicate a readiness by Tehran for any such talks.
The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, tweeted late on Tuesday that Mohammad Javad Zarif’s comments “threw the ball into the U.S. court while challenging America’s arm sales” to its Mideast allies.
Zarif had said in an NBC News interview that if the U.S. wants to talk about Iran’s missiles, “they need first to stop selling all these weapons, including missiles, to our region.”
Iran has long rejected negotiations over its missile program.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations also described Zarif’s comments as purely “hypothetical.”
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CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s ruling military and the pro-democracy movement have signed a political document that’s part of a power-sharing deal meant to end the country’s deadlock after weeks of stalled talks.
The two sides — representatives from the military council and the Forces for Declaration of Freedom and Change, which represents the protesters — signed a so-called political declaration, one of two documents that are part of the deal.
The other document, a constitutional declaration, is likely to be signed within days.
The ceremony took place on Wednesday in the country’s capital, Khartoum, and representatives of both sides shook hands.
The signing is a key step in the country’s transition after months of street protests that prompted the military to oust autocratic ruler Omar al-Bashir and take over the country in April.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will look at cutting back on inspections of the country’s nuclear reactors.
Staff recommendations made public Tuesday would reduce the time and scope of annual inspections at the nation’s 90-plus nuclear power plants. Some other inspections would be cut from every two years to every three years.
The nuclear power industry has pushed regulators to cut inspections, saying the nuclear facilities are operating well and the inspections are a financial burden for power providers.
Some of the staff’s recommendations would require a vote by the commission, which has a majority of Trump-appointed members.
NRC Commissioner Jeff Baran says he opposes the proposed reduction in inspections. Baran says the commission shouldn’t “weaken its safety oversight to save money.”
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