CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY..Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph

increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds

5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.

.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…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

 

An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. The
primary hazards will be quarter size hail and wind gusts to 60
mph.

There is a chance of thunderstorms across portions of the region
Saturday night and again Monday night.

 

CARRINGTON, ND (Valley News Live) – Officials confirm more human remains were recovered from a worksite in Carrington, Wednesday, July 24.

KVLY News reports, law enforcement was called to the site after crews came across human bones. Officials are unable to say if they were from the same set of remains found on July 16.

On July 16, officials were called to 4th Street S. in Carrington after a plumbing company was laying water and sewer lines and they came across bones. One of the crew members says they were unsure they were human remains until they saw a skull appear.

The remains from both incidents have been collected and sent off for analysis.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation previously reported that they believe the remains are from an old grave.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  At Wednesday’s  Special Meeting of the Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA) the Association voted to  terminate a Key Terms Agreement with North Dakota Soybean Processors for a planned soybean crushing plant at Spiritwood.

SEPA Manager Connie Ova said, exercising the option ends the connection between North Dakota Soybean Processors and SEPA.

In Executive Session the Board discussed granting an exclusivity agreement to another company.

 

 

Jamestown  (Cassie DuBray)   South Central Homeless Coalition is having its 4th annual diaper drive for Region VI July 22 – August 23. The coalition is accepting donations of the supplies themselves or monetary donations to purchase these items.

 

With regional participation, items and dollars donated at the collection sites will be able to stay in those communities within our region. Last year over $1,200  in donations from the drive was awarded to sites all around Region VI including Salvation Army and Region VI Community Action in Stutsman County, regional food pantries, and county Social Services offices.  The goal this year is to raise at least $5,000 worth of donations, diapers and wipes again.

 

Please help us WIPE OUT area diaper by donating diapers and wipes or funds to purchase them.

 

New and unused packages of diapers and wipes can be delivered at regional collection sites:

 

  • Stutsman:
    • Trinity Lutheran Church: 523 4th Ave SE, Jamestown
    • Great Plains Housing Authority: 300 2nd Ave NE Ste 200, Jamestown
    • Stutsman County Social Services: 116 1st St E, Jamestown
    • Central Valley Health Department, Jamestown
  • LaMoure
    • LaMoure County Social Services: 202 Fourth Ave NE (second floor), LaMoure
  • Logan
    • Logan County Social Services: 301 Broadway, Napoleon
  • Griggs
    • Griggs County Social Services: 805 Odegard Ave SW, Cooperstown
  • Dickey
    • Dickey County Social Services: 205 15th St N, Ellendale
  • Barnes
    • Barnes County Social Services: 230 4th St NW #102, Valley City

Monetary donations can be made https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/diaper-drive-2019/ on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1215735515267813/ or mailed to South Central Homeless Coalition C/O GPHA 300 2nd Ave NE Suite 200 Jamestown, ND 58401.

For more information contact Coalition President Pastor Susan Haukaas at Trinity Lutheran Church at 701-252-2841.

 

Jamestown   (CSi)  The Jamestown Arts Center, presents another Arts Market, at Hansen Arts Park, in Downtown Jamestown.

 July 25th at the Boulder Pavilion Stage is OPEN MIC NIGHT!   With: The Jamestown High School Prep Band.  Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent at open mic night. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. Facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall.

Come to the Arts Market on Thursday evenings 5:30 to 8:30-pm through August this summer.

August 1. Bolder Shades of Blue with Kevin Locke (Native Hoop Dancer)

August 8. Blue Wailers With the Steve K Band

August 15. Kicks Band of Fargo-Moorhead.  The Great Outdoors with Prairie Hills Singers, Men’s Quartet

August 29.  Open Mic Night with the Stevie K Band

Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz says, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: With all the added activities, we are in need of additional volunteers. Every Thursday evening from 5:00 – 9:00 pm we are looking for extra help and every Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm we are looking for gallery sitters.

 

Valley City (CSi)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Sanford Health has organized the new series,  “Summer Nights, On Central.”

On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, the Valley City Chamber’s, Event Coordinator, Mikayla Gustafson said, the musical entertainment will feature three area bands on Thursday July 11, 18, and 25 on Central Avenue, from 6-p.m., to 9-p.m., with vendors setting up at 5:30-p.m.

The final band lineup is:

Enjoy live music, fun for the kids, late-night shopping and food from a variety of vendors. Beverages will be served by the Valley City Eagles Club (wristbands required for ages 21-plus). Vendors open at 5:30 p.m. and concerts run from 6-9 p.m. on Central Ave.

Admission is free with all ages welcome.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  Governor Doug Burgum’s Office announces that Jamestown High School will be the site for the upcoming 2019 Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education August 14th-15th.

The office says, “We are excited to listen, learn and grow along with teachers, students, administrators and community leaders as we discuss the importance of innovation and the future of North Dakota’s schools.”

The event will focus primarily on innovative instruction, best practices to personalize learning, and other community-derived solutions to better prepare young people for life after high school. The next day will focus on behavioral health system and the education system.

The statement goes on to say, “We have strong schools in North Dakota, but it’s clear that we can better support our educators and adapt our educational system to meet the opportunities and demands of the 21st century.  Help us shape educational innovation in North Dakota and empower those wanting to creatively, meaningfully and effectively engage our students. Our state, economy and future depends on it.”

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A judge has refused to reduce bond for the 18-year-old woman charged with the death of her infant who was found unresponsive at a Willison hotel in April.

Hannah McMillin asked that her $1 million bond be lowered. KEYZ reports Northwest District Judge Benjamen Johnson denied that request Wednesday afternoon in Williams County Court.

McMillin was originally charged with child abuse, but a medical examiner determined the baby had been forcibly smothered and ruled the death a homicide. A pretrial conference set for Aug 20.

McMillin’s husband, Tank McMillin, is charged with child abuse. His next court appearance is in September.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A voter referendum is coming up short to block funding for the proposed Theodore Roosevelt presidential library in western North Dakota.

Dickinson electrician Riley Kuntz tells The Associated Press that the needed signatures for library referral “is not going to happen” by Thursday’s deadline.

Kuntz also submitted a referral petition last month to overturn a new law exempting lawmakers’ communications with public employees. The group headed by Kuntz missed the deadline Tuesday to get that proposal on the ballot.

Signatures to get a third referral on the ballot to stop new restrictions on the state auditor are due on July 31. Kuntz says it’s unlikely enough signatures on that issue will be gathered by the deadline.

 

 

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole is telling wildlife officials attending a multi-state conference on chronic wasting disease that they need to talk to each other and come up with a regional approach to slowing the disease.

Representatives from wildlife agencies from an array of Midwestern states are gathering Wednesday and Thursday in Madison to discuss CWD. Cole began the conference by telling attendees that they’ve been trying to solve the disease on their own for too long.

He said states need to stop duplicating efforts and show the public that “we are on it.”

The conference agenda calls for discussions on the state of CWD research, where to focus research and CWD best management practices.

 

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A former special education teacher charged in the rape of a student in Oklahoma has been arrested in North Dakota.

The Tulsa World reports that 43-year-old Daniel Albert Cline Bodine was arrested Tuesday in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Prosecutors say Bodine repeatedly had sex with one of his students at Oologah High School between November 2018 and May 2019. A probable cause affidavit says the student was 18 when the alleged abuse began.

Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton says the girl’s mother notified authorities after finding explicit messages on her daughter’s phone.

Oologah-Talala Public Schools Superintendent Max Tanner said in a statement that Bodine resigned in May.

Bodine remains in a North Dakota jail on a $100,000 bond. Walton says extradition to Rogers County could take 10 days

 

In sports…

Jamestown   The final three days of the 2019 Jamestown Blue Jays high school football camp are scheduled for July 28-30 at Ernie Gates Field.

The camp for freshmen through seniors runs from 6:30-9 p.m. both Sunday and Monday.

Tuesday’s camp is from 3-5 p.m. to allow athletes time to attend the JHS fall sports player/parent meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. at the JHS theater.

Student-athletes planning to play football this fall must attend Tuesday’s fall sports player/parent meeting with a parent or guardian. The football team will meet with players and parents following the meeting at approximately 7 p.m.

Those unable to attend the meeting are asked to contact JHS head football coach Bill Nelson at 701-320-8441 or via email at William.Nelson1@k12.nd.us

 

American Legion Baseball  West Region tournament, in Minot

Wednesday

Bismarck Capitals 4 Jamestown Post 16  0

Jamestown is eliminated from the double elimination tournament.

 

In the Eastern Division American Legion Baseball Tournament, state qualifying game  at Charlie Brown Field.

Kindred 11, Valley City 2

Valley City in the loser out game today takes on  Grand Forks at 2:30-p.m.

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…

Fargo-Moorhead 3, Lincoln 0

 

MLB…

UNDATED (AP) _ Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) provided two of the New York Yankees’ nine extra-base hits and collected three RBIs in a 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. Aaron Hicks, Gleyber (GLAY’-bur) Torres and Edwin Encarnación (ehn-kah-nah-see-OHN’) each hit solo home runs against the Twins, whose lead in the AL Central is down to two games over Cleveland. Shane Bieber pitched a one-hitter and the Indians improved to a major league-best 30-12 since June 4 by shutting out the Blue Jays, 4-0.

_ Shane Bieber pitched a one-hitter and the Indians improved to a major league-best 30-12 since June 4 by shutting out the Blue Jays, 4-0. Bieber struck out 10 and had a no-hitter going until Eric Sogard doubled in the seventh inning. Greg Allen had three hits and an RBI for Cleveland, which has won nine of its last 11.

 

The Chicago Cubs were able to escape San Francisco with a victory following a pair of one-run losses.

Homers by Javier Báez, Kris Bryant and Albert Almora Jr. powered the Cubs to a 4-1 win over the Giants. Baez went deep in the first inning for his 25th home run. Bryant hit his homer before leaving in the fifth inning because of soreness in his right knee.

The Cubs managed to salvage the series finale after Jon Lester was scratched due to illness, turning the game into a bullpen day for Chicago. Closer Craig Kimbrel allowed two singles in the ninth before getting Brandon Belt to fly out for his seventh save.

The Cubs’ lead in the NL Central is still a half-game over St. Louis after Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) led the Cardinals’ 14-8 pounding of the Pirates. DeJong was 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBIs in the Redbirds’ four straight win. DeJong, Andrew Knizner and Paul Goldschmidt each went deep during a three-run ninth for the Cards, who have won 10 of their last 12.

The Brewers remain two games behind the Cubs after Yasmani Grandal (yahs-MAH’-nee grahn-DAHL’) hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning of a 5-4 victory against the Reds. Ryan Braun and Keston Hiura (HEER’-uh) homered as the Brewers avoided a three-game sweep. Freddy Peralta (peh-RAHL’-tah) pitched the ninth for his first save after Josh Hader Hader struck out five over two scoreless innings.

Elsewhere in the majors:

_ Brad Keller led the Royals to a 2-0 win over the Braves, allowing four hits over seven innings and hitting an RBI single. Keller had been 2-6 with a 4.81 ERA in 13 road starts before winning just minutes from where he attended high school. Kansas City won for the ninth time in 12 games and trimmed the Braves’ lead over Washington to four games the NL East.

_ The Nationals took Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader by getting home runs from Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) in a 3-2 decision over Colorado. Rendon’s seventh-inning blast broke a 2-2 deadlock. Fernando Rodney escaped a two-on, one-out jam in the eighth and Sean Doolittle closed it out for his 22nd save in 26 tries.

_ Patrick Corbin helped the Nats complete a sweep of the twinbill by yielding just three hits over six scoreless innings of a 2-0 shutout of the Rockies. Yan Gomes homered off reliever Jake McGee in the seventh to cap the scoring in the Nationals’ 23rd win in their last 32 home games. Washington is 36-15 overall since May 24, the best record in the majors in that span.

_ The Phillies blanked the Tigers, 4-0 as Vince Velasquez allowed four hits and two walks while fanning nine over 5 2/3 innings. Homers by J.T. Realmuto (ree-al-MOO’-toh) and Nick Williams helped Philadelphia win for the fifth time in six games. Detroit starter Jordan Zimmermann surrendered four runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings to fall to 0-8.

_ Kole Calhoun hit a solo homer and an RBI double to help the Angels earn a 3-2 win over the Dodgers. Mike Trout’s sacrifice fly put the Angels ahead, 3-1, two innings after Justin Turner homered for the Dodgers. Jaime Barria gave up a run and three hits over five innings as the Angels swept the two-game set and picked up their fourth straight win.

_ Hunter Renfroe and Austin Hedges drove in two runs apiece in the Padres’ 7-2 win over the Mets. Dinelson Lamet (dih-NEHL’-suhn LAM’-eht) and four relievers combined to hold New York to four hits and help San Diego win for just the third time in 11 games. Mets starter Noah Syndergaard (SIHN’-dur-gahrd) struck out eight and allowed three earned runs on eight hits and five walks over seven frames.

_ Carson Kelly belted a three-run homer and Taylor Clarke pitched six innings of two-run ball to send the Diamondbacks past the Orioles, 5-2. Ketel Marte (keh-TEHL’ mahr-TAY’) also hit a solo homer to become the first Diamondback to hit 10 or more homers from both sides of the plate in one season. Arizona’s Yoshihisa Hirano (yoh-shih-HEE’-sah hih-RAH’-noh) and Archie Bradley worked out of bases-loaded jams in the seventh and eighth innings before Yoan Lopez worked out of a two-on, no-out situation for his first career save.

 

_ Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) and George Springer each launched two-run homers as the Astros downed the Athletics, 4-2 to expand their lead in the AL West to 7 ½ games over Oakland. Justin Verlander was sharp over six innings, striking out 11 and limiting the Athletics to a run and two hits. Houston won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to 9-2 versus Oakland this season.

_ Charlie Morton struck out 11 over seven innings to pitch the Rays to a 3-2 victory against the Red Sox. The Rays took a 3-2 lead in the fifth when Joey Wendle lined an RBI single to center off David Price and scored on Guillermo Heredia’s double. A series of defensive changes involving reliever Adam Kolarek prompted Boston manager Alex Cora to protest the game due to the placement of subs into the Rays lineup after the designated hitter was removed.

_ The Mariners topped the Rangers, 5-3 behind Mike Leake, who outpitched Mike Minor in what could be the final start for each before the upcoming trade deadline. Daniel Vogelbach hit a pair of solo home runs to back Leake in his first start since carrying a perfect game into the ninth inning. Leake was reached for nine hits over seven innings but blanked Texas until Rougned Odor (ROOG’-nehd- oh-DOHR’) belted a three-run homer in the sixth.

_ Zac Gallen picked up his first major league win by holding the White Sox to two hits while striking out nine over seven innings of the Marlins’ 2-0 shutout of Chicago. White Sox starter Reynoldo Lopez was just as impressive until he surrendered Cesar Puello’s (PWAY’-ohz) two-run homer with one out in the eighth.

 

MLB-NEWS

_ The Twins have overhauled their bullpen by demoting Kohl Stewart to Triple-A Rochester and designating Blake Parker for assignment. Minnesota promoted left-hander Devin Smeltzer and right-hander Carlos Torres from the International League club.

 

UNDATED (AP) _ The Phillies have put Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain, less than 24 hours after he made a game-saving throw from left field against Detroit.

Miller threw Nicholas Castellanos (kas-tee-AH’-nohs) out at the plate in the 14th to keep the game tied before Philadelphia won it, 3-2.

The Phils fill the roster spot by activating Sean Rodriguez from the injured list.

In other MLB news:

_ Detroit right-hander Victor Alcántara (al-KAN’-tah-rah) has a right middle finger contusion that has landed him on the 10-day IL retroactive to Sunday. The Tigers recalled right-hander José Cisnero from Triple-A Toledo.

_ The Cubs have optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa about two months after he completed a suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Russell was sent down to make room for catcher Willson Contreras, who was activated from the 10-day injured list.

_ Rockies pitcher Jon Gray was pulled from Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader in Washington because of a left calf injury. He walked five and allowed a run before leaving to be evaluated.

_ Pirates reliever Keone Kela has returned from a two-game suspension for an unspecified violation of his contract and was cagey when asked about what led to the ban. Yahoo Sports reported that Kela was suspended due to an altercation with Hector Morales, the team’s director of cultural readiness and peak performance coach.

NFL-NEWS

Titans tackle announces suspension

UNDATED (AP) _ Tennessee Titans three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan says the NFL has suspended him for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancers.

In a video he posted to Twitter, Lewan says he received a letter from the NFL a few weeks ago informing of his suspension. He says he has taken a polygraph test and had the supplements tested but knows he’s responsible under the league’s collective bargaining agreement for what goes into his body.

Lewan says he’s never taken anything that would cheat the game and apologized to the Titans and also to fans.

Meanwhile, the Titans have made Kevin Byard the NFL’s highest-paid safety by giving him a contract extension hours before they report for training camp. Multiple reports said the five-year deal is worth $70.5 million with $31 million guaranteed.

In other NFL news:

_ The Jets have reported for training camp without top draft pick Quinnen Williams, who remains unsigned. The defensive lineman was the No. 3 overall selection in April out of Alabama.

_ A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms with defensive end and first-round pick Brian Burns on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season. Burns is slotted to make approximately $13.5 million on the rookie wage scale.

_ Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni (pas-kuh-LOH’-nee) says cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison have reported to camp on the eve of the team’s first practice. Both players skipped the Lions’ mandatory minicamp last month, hoping their absences would help them get new contracts.

_ The Cardinals have signed linebacker Matt Longacre to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. The 27-year-old Longacre spent the past four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, appearing in 38 games, including eight starts. He had 57 tackles, 6.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble.

_ The Buccaneers will open training camp with Jason Pierre-Paul on the active/non-football injury list. The 10th-year pro suffered a neck fracture in a single-car crash near his home in South Florida on May 2 and his status for the upcoming season remains uncertain.

_ Melvin Gordon is officially a holdout as the Chargers get ready to begin training camp. The Chargers placed their running back on the reserve/did not report list as players went through physicals Wednesday. Gordon is going into the final year of a rookie contract and will earn $5.6 million this season.

_The Seahawks added needed depth on their defensive line by signing tackle Earl Mitchell on the eve of training camp. Mitchell’s signing came two days after the Seahawks learned Jarran Reed received a six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

_ The 49ers have signed defensive lineman Damontre Moore to a one-year deal.Moore spent about six weeks with the Niners this offseason before being waived on May 16.

_ Former USC star and Jets first-round pick Mark Sanchez is retiring from the NFL and joining ESPN as a college football analyst. Sanchez played quarterback for Southern California from 2005-08, earning Rose Bowl MVP honors in his final college game.

NHL-FLAMES-BENNETT

Flames work out deal with Bennett

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) _ The Calgary Flames and forward Sam Bennett have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $5.1 million contract.

The 23-year-old Bennett had 13 goals, 14 assists and a team-high 93 penalty minutes 71 games last season.

PENN STATE-ABUSE

Pennsylvania high court declines to review Sandusky decision

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ Jerry Sandusky isn’t getting a fresh chance to argue in state court he should get a new trial, seven years after the former Penn State assistant football coach was convicted of molesting 10 boys.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has turned down the 75-year-old’s request it review a Superior Court decision earlier this year that rejected most of Sandusky’s arguments.

WORLD-LEDECKY RETURNS

Ailing Ledecky returns to US relay at world championships

GWANGJU, South Korea (AP) — Katie Ledecky is returning to competition at the world championships, with the ailing American set to swim in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay.

Ledecky’s return marks her first competition since Monday, when she withdrew from the 200 free preliminaries and the 1,500 free final because of illness.

Her coach, Greg Meehan, says Ledecky was bothered by dehydration and vomiting, symptoms that first began near the end of the U.S. team training camp in Singapore.

Meehan said Ledecky’s status for the 800 free on Friday would be evaluated after the relay.

She was set to swim the second leg of the relay, joining Simone Manuel, Melanie Margalis and Katie McLaughlin in the final.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the wake of House hearings on the Mueller report, Democrats say they will continue to hold President Donald Trump to account.

Democrats have multiple investigations of the president underway that don’t require cooperation from the White House or the Justice Department. In addition, the House Judiciary Committee says it’s filing lawsuit to obtain secret grand jury testimony and to challenge the White House claim of “absolute immunity” to block testimony from Trump’s aides.

Apart from investigations, nearly 90 House Democrats have called for an impeachment inquiry, and more are certain to join the call after former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony.

Democrats in both the House and the Senate want to move forward with legislation to make elections more secure after Mueller extensively detailed Russian interference.

 

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has announced he will resign Aug. 2, conceding power after nearly two weeks of furious protests and political upheaval touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers.

A crowd of thousands outside the governor’s mansion erupted into cheers and singing after Rosselló’s announcement on Facebook just before midnight.

The 40-year-old son of a former governor, Rosselló became the first chief executive to resign in the modern history of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory of more than 3 million American citizens without full representation in Congress or the right to vote for president.

Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez will assume the post less than halfway through Rosselló’s four-year term, becoming Puerto Rico’s second female governor.

 

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says the two weapons North Korea fired on Thursday were a new type of ballistic missile.

South Korea’s presidential office issued the assessment after a national security council meeting.

Seoul said earlier based on analysis of the launches that one missile flew 690 kilometers (430 miles) and the other 430 kilometers (270 miles) before landing in the waters off the east coast.

The presidential office says national security council members expressed “strong concerns” about the launches because they won’t be helpful for an effort to ease military tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

 

 

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the European Union to “rethink” its refusal to renegotiate the Brexit deal.

Addressing the House of Commons for the first time since becoming prime minister, Johnson said Britain would throw himself into efforts to make sure Britain leaves the EU on time on Oct. 31.

He insisted that Thursday is the first day of a new approach.

Rejecting “skeptics and doubters,” he said he is intent upon re-energizing “our great United Kingdom and making this country the greatest place on earth.”

“And when I say the greatest place on earth, I’m conscious that some may accuse me of hyperbole, but it’s useful to imagine the trajectory on which we could now be embarked.”

 

 

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina hurricane survivors are frustrated with the slow spending of federal long-term housing recovery funds.

A May report from the General Assembly’s government watchdog agency showed that federal housing funds for Hurricane Matthew victims were delayed due to administrative mistakes and inexperience. As of July, over two years since Matthew made landfall, North Carolina had spent about 6% of those funds.

The federal recovery funds for Florence still need to undergo a lengthy process before the state receives them. As displaced Florence survivors wait for these funds, some are working on their homes themselves with the help of volunteer organizations. But, those repairs are not complete fixes to the home, meaning that homes could be more vulnerable in future storms. Many homes are still awaiting repairs.