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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Cloudy. Highs around 40. Temperature falling through the afternoon. West winds around 5 mph shifting to the south.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Lows in
the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain possibly mixed with snow after midnight. Windy.
Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Chance of rain possibly mixed with snow
in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Windy.
Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and
snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Sunday and Monday, depending on the track of a low, winds nearing or at
advisory criteria may be possible along the south- central through the James River valley during this time period.
SANBAGGERS NEEDED, FILL & PLACEMENT IN JAMESTOWN...
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is asking for volunteers to assist in filling sandbags between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Jamestown Civic Center parking lot.
Sandbagging will continue Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm at the Jamestown Civic Center parking lot.
Volunteers will be needed Friday and Saturday, October 18th & 19th, 2019 for sandbag placement, volunteers can arrive any time after 8:00 a.m. for disbursement.
Flood updates and water level updates for the …
Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City
James River level through Jamestown.
Water amounts in the snow pack
The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service
https://ndresponse.gov/flood-region
Fire Danger Map for North Dakota
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Commission has joined the City of Jamestown in declaring a Flood Emergency.
The county’s declaration is needed if Jamestown asks the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood fighting assistance, and to start paperwork to free up state and federal assistance.
Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says, the Stutsman County declaration also addressed deteriorating township roads.
News Release From Jerry Bergquist…
Mark Klose, Stutsman County Commission Chairman, declared an emergency for Stutsman County today (Tuesday). The county declaration was made to support the emergency declaration approved by the Jamestown City Council on Monday (10-14-19). A county level declaration is required if the City chooses to ask for specialized flood fighting assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The county declaration was also made to bring attention to the deteriorating township road network. Township roads have slowly been succumbing to high water over the last several months with the above normal precipitation the region has received. Many roads are now becoming either soft/undrivable or completely inundated with water as the very wet snow from last weekend’s record storm begins to melt. There is currently no outside funding available to assist with road repairs.
According to North Dakota law, an emergency declaration made by a principal elected official may remain in effect for a maximum of seven days. After that, the continuation of the declaration requires the consent of the entire County Commission. Its continuation will be on the agenda for the regular County Commission meeting scheduled for October 22.
Jamestown (CSi) A Public Information Meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 pm Weds Oct 16 at Jamestown City Hall.
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the high volume of water coming into both Pipestem and Jamestown Reservoirs and the need to release it before freeze-up.
Because of the high releases, and with the possibility of even higher releases, Mayor Dwaine Heinrich issued an Emergency Declaration Monday at a special City Council meeting.
Organizations that will be represented at the meeting include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Weather Service, City of Jamestown and Stutsman County Emergency Management. The public is invited to attend.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday morning at City Hall. Commissioner Powell was not present.
Commissioners approved a Resolution Declaring a Flood Emergency… and a Resolution Requesting Emergency Flood Assistance. City Administrator Schelkoph, said, with the Flood Emergency Declaration, the paperwork will be sent to the State to request a Flood Declaration, to free up any federal funding, along FEMA and other agencies assistance and services.
As of Tuesday morning the Sheyenne River Level was at 13 and a half feet approaching 14 feet, with a Dam release of 3100 cfs. Scott Tichy at Lake Ashtabula also says that a release of 3500 cfs is likely to be needed by Thursday this week putting the river level at the 15 foot flood stage. No sandbagging is required at 16 feet or lower. He says the 3500 cfs will likely be in place into early November this year.
A peak in flow of between 5500 cfs and 9000 cfs could happen, from runoff, and water coming in from river tributaries.
If the Dam water level is approaching the top, a release of 4100 cfs will be required, and the river flood stage reaches 16 feet. Pumping stations are also being installed within the city.
Higher clay dikes are needed in the areas of the temporary clay dikes now in place, to an 18 foot flood stage level.
Two feet of clay “free board,” can be added to bring the protection to 18 feet to 18 and a half feet.
Barnes County Emergency Manager, Sue Lloyd said, the Barnes County Commission is being requested to pass a Flood Declaration to also send to the state.
With the Emergency Flood Assistance, state assistance is requested, including assistance with infrastructure including adding to clay levees.
Lakeshore property owners should take the necessary precautions to protect their property, like pulling their docks, if necessary. Communities downstream of Baldhill Dam should take precautions, too, as the increased flows will likely cause minor flooding along the Sheyenne River.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening, at City Hall. All members were present.
ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Approved was a Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals
Approved a Raffle Permit for Puklich Auto Dealership.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No One Spoke…
PUBLIC HEARING
Final Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant for After School Latch Key Program dba TL Childcare. No One Spoke.
Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners, Approve the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt the Valley City Municipal Code and Repeal all Ordinances Previously Adopted with Certain Exceptions. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance repeals Ordinances prior to May 2014.
He said the Flood Plain Ordinance, was updated.
NEW BUSINESS
The 2019 Tree Report was given from City Forester Willis Wagar. He said this year, 96 Elm trees was found with Dutch Elm Disease, and 47 were removed, with 22 stumps left to take out. 27 diseased Elms are left to remove. 23 non Elm trees were removed. He spoke with some property owners about removing trees deemed a hazard. Wagar now steps down as City Forester.
The City Commission approved the appointment of 2020 City Forester and 2020 Contract in the amount of $7,400. City Administrator Schelkoph said Bob Anderson was appointed City Forester, as recommended by Willis Wagar. Anderson said he has a degree in Biological Science.
City Commissioners, approved a Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to 1337 6th Ave NE. City Assessor Hansen said the structure was built in 1966, and is having three additions being made to it.
Considered was paying for elevator repairs at Elks Building. City Administrator Schelkoph pumps failed in the building during a rain, and the basement flooded. After another major rain event, the gate pump valve failed and more water damage was reported.
He recommends the city pay the Elks $91,000 and work with the insurance carrier and KLJ on disbursements. The City Commission approved Commissioner Bishop to recuse himself from the vote.
Commissioners then approved the repairs.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Schelkoph reported on Tuesday’s morning’s Special Commission meeting when a Flood Emergency was declared. He said the declaration was sent to the state for assistance. He said if anyone has a report on water concerns, or trees down, to call the City at 845-0380. He added that the city continues to monitor and gather information from the Corps of Engineers on reservoir and river levels.
The meeting was reported at CSiNewsNow.com and shown live, followed by replays on the CSi Replay Channel 10.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Building Inspector, Dave Anderson urges parents to tell their children to stay away from the river, adding some river banks are starting to give way into the river.
Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said about 300 people attended the fire department’s open house during Fire Prevention Week, last week. He said firefighter visited school, talking about fire prevention and bring along fire trucks to view. He added the Blood Drive, “Battle of the Badges,” continues on Wednesday Oct 16, from 11:30-a.m., to 6-p.m., at Stoudt Ross Ford, with blood donors “voting,” in the competition between the fire department and police department to see which department has the most blood donated on their behalf. The Blood Drive is sponsored by Vitalant.
KLJ reported that the StreetScape lighting and traffic lights have been installed, with currently the traffic lights flashing four-way red, to be treated as a stop sign in all directions. The lights should become operational in about a week.
Mayor Carlsrud said the city will continue to monitor the river during this time of high water, with individuals going out in shifts.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (JSDC) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation’s Board of Directors approved up to $86,000 in a FlexPACE Interest Buydown Loan to Dale’s Auto Mall and Motorsports Center at their October 14th meeting.
With the ability to have up to 30 cars, boats, motorcycles and memorabilia items inside his large building, Dale Lende explained his new business in Jamestown will offer a unique approach to buying, selling, and consigning these items (along with ATVs and UTVs) indoors.
Connie Ova, CEO, and Corry Shevlin, Business Development, will be attending the Main Street Summit October 29-31 in Bismarck.
Valley City (CSi) The Blood Drive, “Battle of the Badges,” continues on Wednesday Oct 16, from 11:30-a.m., to 6-p.m., at Stoudt Ross Ford, with blood donors “voting,” in the competition between the fire department and police department to see which department has the most blood donated on their behalf. The Blood Drive is sponsored by Vitalant.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota clinic is accused of participating in kickback schemes that have cost the federal government millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims.
A whistleblower complaint brought against Bismarck’s Mid Dakota Clinic and its building partnership alleges that doctors referred patients to the clinic’s surgical center, allowing them to increase their pay in the form of profits from the center. The document says Mid Dakota Clinic had a similar kickback arrangement with another physician group in Bismarck.
The suit was filed in January 2017 by former Mid Dakota CEO Jeffrey Neuberger and unsealed last month.
The federal anti-kickback law is meant to prevent abuses that occur when a person profits from a patient referral. That often includes ordering unnecessary procedures.
Lawyers for Neuberger and Mid Dakota Clinic did not immediately respond to phone messages.
CROOKSTON, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed when their SUV collided with a semi in Polk County.
The sheriff’s office says the crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday at an intersection on County Road 46. KFGO reports the driver of the SUV, a 36-year-old Fertile man, and his passenger, a 33-year-old woman from Winger, both died at the scene. Their names have not been released.
The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A University of North Dakota political science major has been chosen to fill a Grand Forks House seat left open by the Republican incumbent who resigned to take a job in Minnesota.
Twenty-one-year-old Claire Cory was chosen by party activists Friday to fill out the remainder of Jake Blum’s term, which ends next year.
Blum was first elected in 2016.
The UND junior says she has lived her entire life in House District 42, which covers northern Grand Forks. Cory says she will run to keep the seat in next year’s election.
North Dakota law allows local party district organizations to choose a successor for an incumbent legislator who dies or resigns.
Activists from the departing legislator’s own party are put in charge of finding a successor.
In sports…
DOHA, Qatar (uj.edu) — University of Jamestown head women’s wrestling coach Shauna Kemp took the bronze medal at 60 kg in Beach Wrestling at the first-ever ANOC World Beach Games Tuesday.
Kemp becomes the first American to medal in beach wrestling at the Beach World Games.
She finished the competition with a record of 4-2, winning the bronze medal match by injury default over Romania’s Kateryna Zhydachevska.
60 kg – Shauna Isbell-Kemp (Jamestown, N.D./Titan Mercury WC), bronze medal
LOSS Kateryna Zhydachevska (Romania), 3-0
WIN Juliette Rondet (France), 3-0
WIN Jeannie Kessler (Austria), 3-0
WIN Crystal Holder (Barbados), 3-1
LOSS Mehluk Ozturk (Turkey), 5-2
WIN Kateryna Zhydachevska (Romania), inj. dft.
College Volleyball…
Jamestown (uj.edu) The 11th-ranked University of Jamestown women’s volleyball team swept Presentation (S.D.) College in non-conference play Tuesday night at Harold Newman Arena. Set scores were 25-16, 25-15, and 25-13.
Tuesday High School Scores…
Volleyball…
Bismarck Century def. Jamestown, 14-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-14, 15-10
Sheyenne def. Valley City, 25-23, 25-16, 25-21
Carrington def. Oakes, 26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-6
Barnes County North def. Edgeley-Kulm, 3-1
Beulah def. New England, 25-20, 25-22, 25-21
Bismarck High def. Bismarck Legacy, 25-18, 25-12, 25-22
Bismarck St. Mary’s def. Dickinson, 25-13, 20-25, 18-25, 25-19, 15-13
Bottineau def. Velva, 18-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23
Bowman County def. Beach, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 25-18
Central Cass def. Enderlin, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18
Des Lacs-Burlington def. Lewis and Clark, 25-11, 25-11, 25-15
Fargo Davies def. Fargo Shanley, 25-18, 25-21, 25-14
Fargo North def. Devils Lake, 15-25, 25-13, 25-22, 16-25, 15-9
Garrison-Max def. Nedrose, 25-9, 26-24, 25-18
Glenburn def. South Prairie, 25-15, 25-17, 25-10
Grand Forks Red River def. Grand Forks Central, 25-12, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23
Hettinger/Scranton def. Dickinson Trinity, 19-25, 17-25, 26-24, 25-23, 15-10
Kenmare def. Ray, 3-1
Langdon-Edmore-Munich def. Dakota Prairie, 25-16, 25-12, 25-8
Lemmon, S.D. def. Grant County, 25-14, 26-28, 25-12, 25-22
Lisbon def. Sargent Central, 18-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-14
Mandan def. Minot, 25-12, 25-11, 28-26
May Port CG def. North Border, 25-19, 27-25, 25-21
Newburg-Westhope def. Burke County, 22-25, 27-25, 25-19, 25-22
Richland def. Hankinson, 25-14, 25-14, 20-25, 25-17
Rolla def. Dunseith, 24-26, 25-14, 25-23, 25-9
Rugby def. Harvey-Wells County, 25-18, 25-13, 25-12
Shiloh Christian def. Underwood, 3-0
South Border def. Kidder County, 3-0
St. John def. Rolette-Wolford, 25-16, 21-25, 25-23, 29-27
Thompson def. Park River/Fordville Lankin, 25-22, 25-16, 25-21
Tioga def. Powers Lake, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23
Towner-Granville-Upham def. Drake/Anamoose, 25-23, 20-25, 25-15, 25-24
Watford City def. Williston, 25-10, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23
West Fargo def. Wahpeton, 25-11, 25-7, 25-7
White Shield def. Trinity Christian, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25, 29-27, 15-11
Wyndmere-Lidgerwood def. Maple Valley, 25-17, 25-17, 25-15
Football…
Beulah def. Stanley, forfeit
Cavalier 22, New Rockford-Sheyenne 20, OT
Central McLean 52, Parshall-White Shield 0
Grafton/St. Thomas 44, Park River/Fordville Lankin 0
Langdon-Edmore-Munich 40, Carrington 8
South Border 60, Strasburg-Zeeland 34
Surrey 56, Trinity Christian/Trenton 0
Jamestown (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown volleyball team announced the rescheduled dates for a pair of matches that were postponed over last weekend.
The Jimmies will host Northwestern (Iowa) College on Monday, October 21 at 6 p.m. This is a varsity match only.
On Monday, November 4, UJ hosts Mount Marty (S.D.) College at 6:00 p.m. (junior varsity) and 7:30 p.m. (varsity).
MLB-NLCS-NATIONALS/CARDINALS
Nationals sweep away Cards to win first pennant
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Nationals have their first pennant in franchise history, and Washington has its first pennant in 86 years.
The Nationals completed a four-game sweep of the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series by erupting for seven runs off Dakota Hudson and Adam Wainwright in the first inning of a 7-4 victory in Washington. Patrick Corbin and three relievers combined on a five-hitter against the punchless Redbirds, who managed just 16 hits the entire series.
Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) put Washington ahead with his seventh RBI of the postseason, a sacrifice fly that scored leadoff hitter Trea Turner. Juan Soto hit an RBI double and Victor Robles followed with a RBI single before Yan Gomes (yahn gohmz) poked a two-run single that chased Hudson.
Wainwright later served up a two-run single by Turner to put the Nationals ahead by seven.
The Redbirds began to chip away at their deficit when Yadier (YAH’-dee-ehr) Molina homered in the fourth inning off Corbin. St. Louis later scored three times in the fifth, capped by a two-run double by Jose Martinez.
Corbin left the game after striking out 12 and allowing four hits over five innings.
The Nationals had never won a pennant, even when the franchise was the Montreal Expos from 1969-2004. Washington’s last pennant winner was the 1933 Senators, who dropped a five-game series with the New York Giants.
Washington will host Games 3 through 5 of the World Series.
MLB-ALCS-ASTROS/YANKEES
Astros top Yanks for 2-1 lead in ALCS
NEW YORK (AP) _ The Houston Astros now have back-to-back victories since opening the American League Championship Series with a 7-0 loss to the New York Yankees.
Gerrit Cole tossed seven shutout innings today and the Astros homered twice in a 4-1 win over the Yankees in the Bronx. Cole struck out seven and worked around five walks by holding New York to four hits.
The right-hander has won his last 19 decisions since allowing six runs over five innings of a 9-4 loss to the White Sox on May 22. Cole is 3-0 with 32 strikeouts and a 0.40 ERA in three starts this postseason.
Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) and Josh Reddick hit solo homers off losing pitcher Luis Severino, who gave up five hits over 4 1/3 innings. Altuve opened the scoring two batters into the game and provided two of the Astros’ seven hits. Reddick added a second-inning blast to make it 2-0.
Altuve also scored on a wild pitch in the seventh before Yuli Gurriel (YOO’-lee gur-ee-EHL’) lifted a sacrifice fly later in the inning.
The Yankees were blanked until red-hot Gleyber (GLAY’-bur) Torres homered off Joe Smith. Torres is 5-12 with two home runs and six RBIs in the series after hitting .417 with a home run, three doubles and four ribbies in the division series against the Twins.
Game 4 is Wednesday in the Bronx. Both managers have said they will make it a bullpen day.
NFL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) _ _The Chicago Bears have put Pro Bowl defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on injured reserve, the latest blow on the injury front for a team trying to keep up in the NFC North. Hicks suffered an elbow injury Oct. 6 against the Oakland Raiders. Coach Matt Nagy had suggested Hicks might return this season and putting him on IR allows the Bears to bring him back in eight weeks.
One NFL executive says the Detroit Lions were unfairly punished by an erroneous penalty during Monday’s 23-22 loss to the Packers in Green Bay.
Executive vice president Troy Vincent says the second hands to the face call on Lions defensive end Trey Flowers was incorrect. Flowers was flagged for the same infraction during the second half. Vincent felt the first call was legitimate but said of the second: “When you look at and review the play, it’s not something you want to see called.”
Flowers had never been whistled for hands-to-the-face fouls in his five-year NFL career
The second penalty allowed the Packers to continue a game-winning drive that put them near the Detroit goal line before Mason Crosby hit a game-winning field goal as time expired. The Lions led 22-13 with just over nine minutes remaining before Green Bay stayed atop the NFC North at 5-1.
In other NFL news:
_ Jalen Ramsey has been traded by the Jaguars to the Rams in a series of moves by Los Angeles. The Rams acquired the disgruntled cornerback for first-round picks in 2020 and 2021, along with a fourth-round pick in 2021. The two-time Pro Bowl selection had asked to be traded a month ago.
_ The Rams have traded two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters to the Ravens for linebacker Kenny Young and an undisclosed pick in the 2020 draft. Peters has been a starter since the Rams acquired him from Kansas City before last season. He has five interceptions since joining Los Angeles, but his rookie contract expires at the end of this season.
_ The Browns have dealt disappointing center Austin Corbett to the Rams for an undisclosed 2021 draft pick. Corbett was viewed as a potential long-term answer at left tackle when the Browns took him with the 33rd pick in last year’s NFL draft, but he hasn’t developed as quickly as the team had hoped. Corbett appeared in three games this season after playing in 11 last year.
_The league says the number of concussions in exhibition games this year rose to 49 from 34 in 2018, an increase of 44 percent and a setback in efforts to reduce brain trauma. Concussions in preseason practices fell to 30 from 45 in 2018, perhaps a reflection of the NFL’s decision this year to eliminate drills that involve especially violent one-on-one contact. The total of 79 preseason concussions in practice and games was the same a year ago.
_ Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford is set to undergo season-ending hip surgery for an injury that bothered him through the offseason. Crawford tried to play through the issue early this season but was active for just two games, recording his only sack in Week 2 at Washington.
_ The Steelers say defensive end Stephon Tuitt is done for the season and was placed on injured reserve, two days after he tore a pectoral muscle in the first quarter of a 24-17 win over the Chargers. The six-year veteran was in the midst of his best season, racking up 3½ sacks and six tackles for loss in just over five games.
_ Saints defensive back P.J. Williams has been suspended two games for a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The league statement does not specify which banned substance Williams was determined to have used. However, Williams was arrested in January for allegedly driving while intoxicated just days after the Saints’ loss in the NFC Championship game.
_ Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is limited in practice after injuring his left hip against Seattle. Mayfield was hurt on a run in the second quarter. He left the field briefly for treatment and tests but didn’t miss a play in Cleveland’s 32-28 loss Sunday.
_ The Patriots have signed tight ends Ben Watson and Eric Tomlinson and released quarterback Cody Kessler. New England announced the moves on Tuesday. Watson rejoins the team less than a week after being released.
NHL…
UNDATED (AP) _ Toronto earned a 4-2 win over the Wild as Morgan Rielly (RY’-lee) tied a Maple Leafs record with four assists in one period. Mitch Marner provided a goal and two assists while the Leafs scored four unanswered goals in the second period to erase a 1-0 lead. Andrea Johnsson, Auston Matthews and John Tavares also scored to help the Maple Leafs win for the second time in five home games.
The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a much-needed win after opening 1-2-1 on their six-game road trip.
Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV’-skee) turned back 33 shots and the Lightning bounced back from Saturday’s 4-2 loss at Ottawa by downing the Canadiens, 3-1. Vasilevskiy stymied a team that was averaging four goals a game, blanking Monday after Jeff Petry (PEE’-tree) beat him in the first period.
Braydon Coburn, Steven Stamkos and Tyler Johnson scored to help Tampa Bay move to 3-2-1 on the season.
Carey Price stopped 19 shots for the Habs, who are off to a 2-2-2 start.
_ Petr Mrazek (muh-RA’-zehk) notched his 19th career shutout and first of the season in the Hurricanes’ 2-0 decision over the Kings. Martin Mecas (NAY’-chas) opened the scoring 4:16 into the second period and Teuvo Teravainen (TAY’-voh tehr-ah-VY’-nehn) added an empty-netter. Carolina improved to 3-0 on the road and is 6-1 overall to become the first team with 12 points this season.
_ Pekka Rinne (PEH’-kuh REE’-nay) is 4-0 this season after making 33 saves in the Predators’ 5-2 win over the Golden Knights. Nashville trailed 2-1 until Colton Sissons, Calle Jarnkrok (KA’-lee YAHRN’-krahk) and Filip Forsberg scored in the first seven minutes of the second period. Kyle Turris and Nick Bonino also tallied for the Predators, whose 28 goals are the most through the first six games of a season in team history.
_ Arizona had dropped 10 straight in Winnipeg before Christian Dvorak scored a pair of goals in the Coyotes’ 4-2 victory over the Jets. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists to back Darcy Kuemper (KEHM’-pur), who turned back 38 shots. Kuemper has allowed two goals or less in 11 straight games, tying the franchise record set by Nikolai Khabibulin (hah-bee-BOO’-lihn).
_ Michael Frolik (froh-LEEK’) scored in his 800th NHL game and the Flames snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Flyers, 3-1. Andrew Mangiapane also scored, and Elias Lindholm added an empty-net goal for Calgary. Brian Elliott made 35 saves in his first start of the season for Philadelphia.
_ J.T. Miller had a pair of goals in the Canucks’ third consecutive win, 5-1 over the Red Wings. Elias Pettersson and Alex Edler each had a goal and a two assists while helping Vancouver go 3-for-5 on the power play. Thatcher Demko had 26 saves and blanked Detroit after the 30-second mark of the contest.
HONG KONG PROTESTS-JAMES
LeBron James no longer King James for Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG (AP) _ LeBron James’ standing among basketball fans in Hong Kong took a hit because of comments the NBA star made about free speech. Fans gathered on courts amid Hong Kong’s high-rise buildings Tuesday to vent their anger.
When a ball smashed into a photo of James’ face stuck above the hoop and dropped into the basket, the Hong Kong protesters cheered. They also trampled on jerseys bearing his name and gathered in a semicircle to watch one burn.
The Lakers forward touched a nerve among protesters for suggesting that free speech can have negative consequences. They have been protesting for months in defense of the same freedom that James said can carry “a lot of negative.”
The protesters chanted support for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, something of a hero among demonstrators in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for having tweeted on Oct. 4 in support of their struggle, infuriating authorities in China.
In world and national news…
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — The U.N. Special Envoy for Syria says there must be a cessation of hostilities between Turkish troops and Kurdish fighters as the world is “extremely alarmed by the humanitarian consequences of the crisis.”
Geir Pedersen spoke to reporters after meeting Wednesday with Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem saying that he wants to make sure that the fighting in the north is not threatening “the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.”
Pedersen said there is only a political solution also to the crisis in the northeast and “we are appealing on all parties to participate in this.”
The U.N. envoy said he is very optimistic that the committee that will draft a new constitution for Syria will start meeting at the end of the month.
He said it will work “as a door opener for the broader political process that is necessary to find a solution for the crisis in Syria.”
MONROE, Wash. (AP) — Thousands of U.S. schools still aren’t being tested for PCBs, which were banned 40 years ago over concerns they could cause cancer.
The EPA does not require — or encourage — schools to test for the chemicals. They have been found in building materials such as caulk, ceiling tiles and paint, as well as fluorescent light ballasts in schools built before 1980.
The EPA advises schools to clean and ventilate well. But without testing, there is no way to know if those measures are protecting children.
Members of Congress who promised to help schools address PCBs and other pollutants never introduced legislation. And a proposed EPA rule requiring schools and day cares to remove PCB-containing ballasts was quashed by President Trump’s administration.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator says talks between the EU and Britain on the country’s departure from the bloc are continuing after running through the night but that obstacles remain.
Michel Barnier briefed members of the European Commission — which is supervising the negotiations — on the latest developments and is set to update key EU lawmakers later Wednesday.
EU Migration Comissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, who was at the briefing, says that “talks have been constructive but there still remains a number of significant issues to resolve.”
The aim is to secure a legally watertight agreement on a new divorce deal before a crunch two-day summit of EU leaders in Brussels starting Thursday.
Britain is set to leave the EU on Oct. 31.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to surmount U.S.-led sanctions he says have inflicted “many hardships and trials” on his country.
State media on Wednesday showed Kim riding a white horse to climb Mount Paektu.
The highest peak on the Korean Peninsula is considered sacred by North Koreans, and Kim often visited the mountain before making major decisions such as his 2018 entrance into diplomacy with Seoul and Washington.
The Korean Central News Agency says Kim also visited nearby construction sites and complained about sanctions imposed on his country because of its nuclear weapons program.
He was quoted as saying “the pain the U.S.-led anti-(North Korea) hostile forces inflicted upon the Korean people … turned into their anger.”
The North Korea-U.S. nuclear talks broke down earlier this month.
HONG KONG (AP) — China says it will take countermeasures after the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills showing support for protesters in Hong Kong.
China’s foreign ministry said Wednesday in a statement posted to its website that the issues facing Hong Kong right now are not “so-called human rights and democracy,” but rather violence.
China said the House “ignores the facts, inverts black and white” and applies double standards to crimes like arson and vandalizing shops in the name of human rights and democracy.
If the bill is passed, China says, it will not only damage Sino-U.S. relations, but also harm U.S. interests in Hong Kong.
The semi-autonomous Chinese city has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations for four months.
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