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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…Clear. Not as cold. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs around 40. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT….Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed with
snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight.
Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jametown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.
.MONDAY… Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning,
then slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
snow. Lows around 20.
Quiet and mild conditions continue into Saturday. On Sunday, the
next clipper pushes through, which may bring a bit of
precipitation, mainly to northern areas.
Wind, could get a bit gusty over southwestern portions of the state. Some precipitation may linger into Monday, when temperatures will also be a bit cooler.
The cooling trend continues through mid week.
.THANKSGIVING DAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s.
On Thanksgiving a low will be developing and deepening over the plains.
The question is where the precipitation will develop, whether it be
over our area or further north.
Update: OMAHA, Neb (11-20-19) –The Army Corps of Engineers is incrementally increasing releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams for the next several days as the cities of Jamestown and LaMoure prepare for higher flows. Combined releases will reach 2,200 cubic feet per second by Friday Nov 22.
Jamestown (CSi) The Frontier Village Association Board met Thursday morning at 9-a.m., at City Hall in Jamestown.
Members present were: President Melody Mittleider, Secretary/Treasurer Tina Busche, JoAnn Herrick, and Sean Syverson, along with Executive Director Nichole Mosolf. It was agreed between the FVA, and Jamestown City Attorney to allow the three members vote as a quorum, as the FVA by-laws state that five “yes” votes would be needed to approve a motion.
The board voted to Quit Claim Deed all items at Frontier Village to the City of Jamestown, and terminate interest in the lease agreement with the City of Jamestown.
The FVA Board to Authorize Tina Busche, as Secretary/Treasurer to access the FVA Bank account, and to pay any and all remaining expenses of Frontier Village.
Jamestown Tourism Executive Director Searl Swedlund indicated to the Tourism board that Thursday’s action by FVA will conclude the interests of the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Tourism.
He added that, “The community clearly stated some weeks back a desire for artifacts to remain in Jamestown. This is the legal response that officially states that ownership will go to the City of Jamestown. How the Frontier Village Association proceeds as a 501c3 is not our concern.”
He said Jamestown Tourism will begin work with the City of Jamestown to start to identify the ownership of artifacts, an issue that arose when the Frontier Village Association expressed interest to move the collection to Minnesota.
At Thursday’s Tourism Grant Executive Board Meeting, the board voted 3-0 to have Tourism request the City Of Jamestown to free up $15,000 from the Capital Construction Promotion Fund as matching dollars for a Grant Request to the State Historical Society, to assist in funding toward the future of Frontier Village, as a short-term solution to the immediate situation. Board embers at the Tourism meeting included President Matthew Woods, Paulette Ritter, and Frank Balak.
There currently is $50,000 available in the Capital Construction Promotion Fund.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Advisory Board met in Regular Session on Thursday November 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.
Members Present: Board President, Matthew Wood, Paulette Ritter, and Frank Balak.
GRANT REQUESTS INCLUDED FROM:
Stutsman County Fair Board – Wayfinding Sign
NAIA Women’s Wrestling Invitational
Buffalo City Tournament Association – Pool Tournament
A request for funds from the Stutsman County Fair Board was for a Wayfinding Sign, was for $800, with the sign to be placed at 5th Street Northwest, at the Tennis Courts.
The Grant was approved in the full amount of $800.
The NAIA Women’s Wrestling Tournament request was for $10,000 for marketing the tournament to be held at the University of Jamestown, March 13 and 14, 2020.
336 student athletes are expected to participate, with the tournament a U.S. Olympic qualifying event.
Sean Johnson said this second year of the tournament in Jamestown is the first year of the two year extension, at UJ.
The economic impact of the two day tournament is estimated at $200,000.
The Board approved granting the full amount requested.
The Buffalo City Tournament Association was represented by Rory Hoffmann.
Requested was $1,000 for the Buffalo City Shootout, Pool Tournament to be held January 24, 25, 2020 in Jamestown. The Shootout is postponed until April of 2020 due to a conflict in scheduling the tournament at a local hotel. However he said a “Downtowner,” tournament will still be held on January 24, and 25, 2020 at various bars, and the Gladstone Inn & Suites. The April event will be held at the Quality Inn in Jamestown.
Other funding sources included sponsor tables, at $2,000, and $400 for a raffle during the tournament.
The economic impact is estimated at $29,750.
The Grant/Excutive Board approved the $1,000 request.
Fort Seward Wagon Train Marketing request on the agenda was delayed until next month, pending additional information.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING:
Declaration of Conflict of Interest…none stated
Financial Report – was given by Searle Swedlund. He said the third quarter Hospital Taxes received were in line with what was anticipated.
The Tourism Report was given by Searle Swedlund. He said the Jamestown Rural Fire Department’s Fishing Tourney was cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions this winter on the reservoirs. He added the Rural Fire Department has indicated that it would still like to use the previously allocated tourism grant, when it has plans developed. The fire department will return to a tourism meeting with more information.
It was pointed out that other events are still planned including raffle drawings.
Searle also said the Louis L’Amour video project is still be planned, and the Trail Builders is on track.
Ex-Officio Report:
Pam Phillips representing the Jamestown City Council gave informational updates on the Frontier Village, City of Jamestown negotiations, and the “Road Diet,” downtown traffic pattern changes.
She noted that there will be designated pedestrian crossings as part of the plan.
Executive Director Review was held with board approving of Searle Swedlund’s work, and voted to grant a salary increase of three percent, and to accelerate his leave time by one year, effective in 2020.
The board approved Annual Bonus for Staff, with Swedlund receiving $1200, and Manager Allison Limke receiving a $500 bonus.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session on Thursday evening at City Hall.
All members were present.
The Council approved the plans and specifications for demolition of 1100 Railroad Drive and authorize the advertisement for bids. The building collapsed due to heavy snow accumulations on the roof, last winter.
The City Council discussed, the $85,714.29 in-kind community commitment to the BND Community PACE program loan and the state’s contribution of $200,000 the interest buydown, $285,714.29 being the tax abatement previously approved by the City of Jamestown, for the student housing portion of UJ Place on the University of Jamestown Campus, and authorize the city administrator, the mayor and the city attorney to execute the instruments on behalf of the City of Jamestown.
The City Council voted to approve.
Approved was terminating, by creating a new ATM lease agreement at the Jamestown Civic Center.
The City Council was approved a Quit Claim Deed, for Block 7, Jamestown College Subdivision.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s, Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE:
An update was given on the Jamestown City Fire Department’s ladder truck. Mayor Heinrich said the city continues to work on finding funding, for the purchase or other means to obtain a replacement truck which is currently not usable
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A Presentation was given by Ben Aaseth, of Interstate Engineering, of the NDDOT Main Street Road Diet project, including the timeline, purpose, area, scope, amenities, improvements and next steps.
He said the public comment period is over, with a report on the comments sent to the NDDOT.
He indicated a majority of the public comments indicated the traffic signal elimination proposal was not a favorable move in the proposed plan.
He pointed out specifics that will need to be considered for alternatives, including bump outs.
Mayor Heinrich said the project will continue, based on the NDDOT recommendations.
He said it would cost the city as much dollar wise to stop the project as to accept it.
Bids for the project will be let, in the near future.
Discussion was held concerning the Jamestown Snow Emergency routes. Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said, minor changes are indicated with better representation based on the effort it takes to remove the snow. It was pointed out that if the Road Diet plan is approved, Main Street snow will need to be wind rowed to the center and then hauled away. The map on the city’s web site will be updated.
Considered was the 2021-2024 NDDOT Urban Roads and Urban Regional State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) list. Items include a Highway 20 mill and overlay in town, and reconstructing an area of business loop west, starting from the base of Mill Hill where the concrete pavement ends. Also on the list is construction of an overpass in town. A ranking process determines the priorities, with considerations coming from the city.
City officials will discuss recommendations at next month’s Public Works Committee meeting for consideration at the January City Council meeting.
Discussion was held concerning the elimination of the I-94 exit 257, which would also eliminate the on ramp there. The Land Use and Transportation Plan includes the elimination of the exit. The City is on record to keep the exit open. A 17th Street overpass has been suggested if the exit is eliminated at the city’s cost of several million dollars. It would also entail improving the frontage road there, and realigning I-94.
INFORMATIONAL: A Recycling collection update by Ralph Friebel, Recycle North Dakota was passed along. The public is being informed to leave four feet between the garbage and recycling bins so the automated trucks can utilize the mechanical arms more efficiently.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The 2nd Act Community Theater dinner production of Sweeney Todd & Conflict continues, continues this evening the 22 & Saturday the 23 at 6:00 pm at The Jamestown Arts Center. Arts Center Director Mindi Schmitz advises those wishing to attend the Friday and Saturday evening dinner theater to make reservations soon before they area sold out. Click for Tickets or call the office at 701-251-2496
On our show Thursday, Mindi said, the 2nd Act players are stretching themselves artistically tackling a double bill of comedies that address the absurd and the macabre equally.
Raymond Hull’s “Sweeny Todd” is a macabre tale of Victorian era murder and mayhem in London. This story has been a part of popular culture since the 19th Century, and has its roots in the melodramatic literature and urban legends of the period.
Next up is Conflict by Wade Bradford. A very amusing explanation of how we crave stories in which the protagonist experiences all kinds of hardship. Conflict is struggle, a quest, a battle, a challenge, a longing, an agony, a goal that seems forever out of our grasp? and we the audience demand it. Enter the cantaloupe!
Mindi also pointed out that Christmas decorations are being installed at the downtown Hansen Arts Park, in cooperation with the Jamestown Rotary Club. A Christmas trees is also being put up by the club.
She noted that other service clubs in town may also add a tree, and other decorations.
She added that during the Dazzle Parade on November 29, the Arts Park will also be available to parade goers for holiday festivities, and treats.
Update…
Bismarck (NDHP) A Silver Alert that was issued early Friday morning at the request of Bismarck Police Department was cancelled about 7-a.m. Friday.
Jeanette Carman of Bismarck was found safe.
She was last seen at her residence, in the 2100 block of south 12th street in Bismarck, on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Jeanette is a vulnerable adult that has medical issues.
Note: A Silver Alert is issued, based on criteria, upon request by local law enforcement to assist in locating an individual identified as a disabled adult, or vulnerable elderly adult, or a minor who has a developmental disability and has been reported to law enforcement authorities as missing.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo teacher suspended after being accused of striking a special education student has returned to the classroom.
Fargo Public School District officials say that after an investigation the allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.
KFGO says Fargo police also reviewed the allegation. A relative of the Centennial Elementary School student says the family is disappointed by the decision and that the investigation began after the child’s mother contacted authorities.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of bankers suggests the economy continues growing in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, but the ongoing trade disputes continue to hurt the outlook for more growth.
The Rural Mainstreet survey’s overall index improved to 54.2 in November from October’s 51.4. Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 indicates a shrinking economy.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey, says bankers still have a weak outlook for the region because of the ongoing trade war with China.
The confidence index for the region remained in negative territory at 44.4 in November even though it was higher than October’s 36.5.
Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s attorney general says few people are so far taking advantage of a policy change that lets people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean if they avoid unlawful behavior for five years.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could be eligible. But only about three dozen people have applied to date.
Stenehjem says his office may reach out to attorneys statewide urging them to let their former clients know of the change that took effect in July.
North Dakota is one of many states and cities nationwide that are trying to fix problems the convictions have caused for people trying to find jobs and housing.
Gov. Doug Burgum also has supported the change.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says he does not support revoking the Medals of Honor given to the U.S. soldiers who participated in the Wounded Knee massacre.
Rounds said Thursday he believes that what happened at Wounded Knee was a massacre, not a battle. But the Republican senator said at this point, “we’re now guessing” about what individual soldiers did.
The Argus Leader reports Rounds said he talked with living recipients of Medals of Honor while making his decision.
Medals of Honor were given to 20 soldiers from the 7th Cavalry Regiment for participating in the Dec. 29, 1890, massacre on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Wounded Knee Creek. An estimated 250 Native Americans were killed, many of whom were women and children.
Native American groups have called for years for the Medals of Honor to be rescinded.
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In sports…
High Volleyball Tournament…
Thursday…
Class A
QuarterFinal
Bismarck Century def. Valley City, 25-17, 25-16, 25-14
Valley City takes on Bismarck in the consolation semifinals this afternoon at 3-p.m.
Fargo Shanley def. Jamestown, 25-18, 25-12, 21-25, 25-23
Jamestown faces Mandan in the consolation semifinals, Friday at 1-p.m.
Fargo Davies def. Mandan, 25-18, 25-19, 25-23
Sheyenne def. Bismarck High, 25-19, 25-14, 25-15
| Class B State Tournament |
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| Quarterfinal |
Langdon-Edmore-Munich def. Flasher, 25-6, 25-12, 25-8
Oak Grove Lutheran def. Thompson, 30-28, 25-19, 25-21
Oakes def. Stanley, 25-14, 25-15, 25-20
Oakes plays Oak Grove at 7:00 Saturday night
Our Redeemer’s def. Dickinson Trinity, 25-13, 28-26, 25-18
NFLTHURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL…
Texans top Colts
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have regained first place in the AFC South by rebounding from Sunday’s 41-7 loss in Baltimore.
Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to DeAndre Hopkins and finished with 298 yards to help the Texans beat the Colts, 20-17. Houston trailed by four early in the fourth quarter when Hopkins got in front of Pierre Desir and stretched out to haul in a 30-yard reception to give the Texans a 20-17 lead.
Hopkins finished with 94 yards receiving, including a 35-yard scoring grab in the second quarter.
Jacoby Brissett ran for a touchdown but threw for only 129 yards as the 6-5 Colts dropped one game behind the division-leading Texans.
NFL-NEWS
Garrett’s suspension upheld after appeal
UNDATED (AP) — After further review, Myles Garrett’s punishment will stick.
The NFL has upheld the indefinite suspension levied against the Cleveland Browns defensive end for his actions against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last Thursday. Garrett is banned for at least the final six regular-season games and any potential playoff games involving the Browns. He received the punishment for pulling off Rudolph’s helmet and cracking him on the head with it in the closing seconds of Cleveland’s 21-7 win.
Garrett made his case to former player James Thrash, who didn’t find enough compelling evidence to lessen the punishment.
It’s the longest suspension for an on-field incident in league history.
Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey had a little more success in his appeal of a three-game suspension for punching and kicking Garrett in last Thursday’s game. League appeals officer and Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks reduced Pouncey’s suspension to two games but upheld the fine of more than $35,000.
Meanwhile, Rudolph is denying an anonymous report alleging he used a racial slur shortly before his confrontation with Garrett last week.
ESPN cited anonymous sources in reporting Garrett told the NFL during the appeal of his indefinite suspension Rudolph used a racial slur just before a confrontation between the two players. An NFL spokesman says the league found no such evidence of the slur.
In other NFL news:
— Redskins safety Montae Nicholson says it was his decision to play last week, days after the death of a woman he dropped off at a hospital. Nicholson and another man took 21-year-old Julia Crabbe to a hospital last week, and she later died there of a drug overdose.
— Former Vikings kicker Fred Cox has died at age 80, according to the team. Cox scored a Vikings-record 1,365 points while often kicking in nasty conditions because Minnesota played outdoors during his career from 1963-77. He was second to George Blanda on the NFL’s all-time scoring list when he retired and was the co-creator of the Nerf football.
NBA-..
UNDATED (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are owners of a six-game winning streak following their highest-scoring output of the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 24 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 15 assists for his second triple-double of the season to power the Bucks past the Trail Blazers, 137-129. Eric Bledsoe added 30 points and six assists for the Bucks, who own the best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 12-3.
CJ McCollum scored a game-high 37 points and Skal Labissiere added 22 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks off the bench for Portland.
In Thursday’s only other NBA game, Brandon Ingram scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter of the Pelicans’ 124-121 victory at Phoenix. JJ Redick chipped in 26 points and Jrue (juh-ROO’) Holiday added 23 points with nine assists to help New Orleans pick up its third straight win.
T25 BASKETBALL…
UNDATED (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEHF’-skeez) will own an impressive coaching record if Duke beats Georgetown in the 2K Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.
The Blue Devils’ 87-52 pounding of California gives Krzyzewski 217 victories as coach of a top-ranked team, tying him with UCLA’s John Wooden. Krzyzewski is 217-34 when the Blue Devils hold the top spot, a mark they hit this week in The Associated Press poll.
Vernon Carey led Duke with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Carey scored 21 points in the first half, one point better than the best in his brief career.
The Hoyas became the Blue Devils’ next opponent by whipping No. 22 Texas, 82-66. Mac McClung scored 19 points and Georgetown went on a 12-0 run in the second half to pull away.
Jamorko Pickett scored 15 points and James Akinjo had 14 to help the Hoyas win in coach Patrick Ewing’s return to Madison Square Garden.
In other top-25 finals:
— Davide Moretti shot 4-for-4 from 3-point range while scoring 13 of his 19 points in the second half to lead No. 12 Texas Tech to a 72-57 win over Tennessee State. Freshmen Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jahmi’us Ramsey each scored 13 points as the Red Raiders moved to 4-0.
— Josh Green dropped in 15 points and Nico Mannion added 14 to help No. 14 Arizona overcome a slow start and top South Dakota State, 71-64. The Wildcats trailed by one with 14 ½ minutes left until Green hit a 15-footer to spark a 12-0 run.
— Cole Swider nailed six 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 26 to lead 17th-ranked Villanova to a 98-69 romp over Middle Tennessee. Collin Gillespie added 16 points and hit four 3s for the Wildcats, who shot 57% and never trailed in advancing to the Myrtle Beach Invitational semifinals.
— Tyrique Jones had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 18 Xavier to a 73-51 romp over Towson. Jason Carter finished with 13 points and Bryce Moore added 12 points for the 5-0 Musketeers, including a four-point play with 9:50 to go.
— Baylor also reached the Myrtle Beach semis as Jared Butler scored 19 points and Freddie Gillespie added 17 in the 24th-ranked Bears’ 76-53 thumping of Ohio. Baylor scored 22 points off 19 Bobcats turnovers and took control with a late 15-0 run.
NHL…
UNDATED (AP) — — Jason Zucker scored midway through the third period of the Wild’s 3-2 victory against the Avalanche. Mats Zuccarello and Jordan Greenway also scored for Minnesota, which has won consecutive games for the second time this season.
The Islanders are 15-0-1 in their last 16 games after Brock Nelson scored late in overtime to give them a 4-3 victory over the Penguins. Nelson also tallied on a power play with 4:52 remaining in the third period to give New York a 3-2 lead, but Pittsburgh extended the game when Bryan Rust netted his second of the night with 29.9 seconds left in regulation.
The 16-game point streak breaks the Islanders team mark of 15 established three times before this season, including a 15-game winning streak in 1981-82. The current streak follows a 1-3-0 start to the season.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— Jordan Binnington stopped 40 shots for his sixth career shutout and Oskar Sundqvist scored twice as the Blues dumped the Flames, 5-0. Zach Sanford had a goal and three assists in helping the St. Louis improve to 9-1-2 in its last 12 games.
— Brad Marchand scored twice and David Pastrnak (PAHS’-tur-nahk) netted his NHL-leading 20th goal of the season in the Bruins’ 3-2 verdict over the Sabres. Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask stopped 35 shots to help Boston improve to 3-0-1 following a season-high four-game skid.
— Aaron Ekblad delivered a pair of goals while the Panthers turned a 4-0 deficit into a 5-4 overtime win against the Ducks. Brett Connolly sparked the comeback with two goals in 27 seconds of the second period, but Florida didn’t win it until Ekblad tallied 22 seconds into OT.
— The Flyers earned a 5-3 win over the Hurricanes as Claude Giroux (juh-ROO’) collected two goals and two assists. Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist in his second NHL game to help Philadelphia end a four-game slide.
— Third-period goals by Oliver Bjorkstrand, Boone Jenner and Eric Robinson carried the Blue Jackets past the Red Wings, 5-4. Jenner beat Jimmy Howard with a sharp-angle shot 8:43 into the third, 63 seconds after Bjorkstrand’s tying power-play goal.
— The Maple Leafs won their first game under coach Sheldon Keefe as Pierre Engvall’s short-handed goal was the deciding tally in a 3-1 win at Arizona. Tyson Barrie and Auston Matthews sandwiched goals around Engvall’s first NHL tally as Toronto ended a six-game losing streak.
— Tyler Toffoli (tah-FOH’-lee) had two goals and an assist to send Los Angeles to a 5-1 victory against Edmonton. Jeff Carter added a goal and two assists in the Kings’ fifth straight home win.
— Dallas squandered a 3-0 lead before Jamie Benn backhanded a tiebreaking goal with 4:21 left to send the red-hot Stars to a 5-3 victory over the Jets. Corey Perry collected three assists in the second period before Benn’s tally left the Stars 12-1-1 in their last 14 games.
— Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point scored 2:39 apart midway through the third period to push the Lightning to their first win in three games, 4-2 at Chicago. Mikhail Sergachev (SUR’-gah-shehv) scored a power-play goal in the first period, and backup Curtis McElhinney made 32 saves for Tampa Bay.
— Bo Horvat (HOHR’-vat) scored one of Vancouver’s five power-play goals in a 6-3 win at Nashville. Elias Pettersson had a goal and two assists as the Canucks ended a three-game skid and dealt the Predators their sixth consecutive loss.
— Logan Couture (koo-TOOR’) scored in overtime and Aaron Dell made 37 saves to lead the Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Golden Knights. Timo Meier scored early in the second period for San Jose, which won for the seventh time in eight games.
MLB NEWS
MLB will investigate Astros conduct over last 3 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity by the team over the past three seasons.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB will “investigate the Astros situation as thoroughly as humanly possible.” The probe includes the team’s firing of an assistant general manager during the World Series for clubhouse comments directed at female reporters, behavior that the club at first accused Sports Illustrated of fabricating.
Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers (FY’-urz) described the Astros’ method of sign-stealing in an article published by The Atlantic last week. Fiers said the 2017 World Series champs stole signs during home games by using a camera positioned in center field while he was with the team.
Houston players were suspected of whistling in the dugout to communicate pitch selection to batters during the postseason last month.
In other baseball news:
— All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal (yahs-MAH’-nee grahn-DAHL’) agreed to a $73 million, four-year contract with the White Sox. The 31-year-old hit .246 and had career bests with 28 homers and 77 RBIs for the Brewers last season.
— John Sherman has been approved as the new controlling owner of the Royals, and his group plans to close its deal to purchase the last-place team from David Glass and his family next week. The proposed sale is expected to be worth about $1 billion.
— The Giants’ ownership group has its new control person in Greg Johnson after he was approved by the major league clubs at the owners meetings. President and CEO Larry Baer will still represent the club at the meetings, along with Johnson and Rob Dean, who had been handling leadership duties since March.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — In their testimony in the House impeachment inquiry, a number of key witnesses have chosen to highlight a common trait: Their immigrant backgrounds.
One came from northeast England. Another came from the former Soviet Union. Another was born in Canada to parents who’d fled the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
Several chose to share details of their families’ stories as they testified in front of Congress this week.
Former National Security Council staffer Fiona Hill, for instance, said the U.S. offered opportunities she “never would have had in England” because of her working-class accent.
And Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said he felt compelled to enlist to repay the U.S.
Their stories serve in contrast President Donald Trump, who has often depicted immigrants as a threat to national security.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel’s already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his right-wing allies.
It appears to have dashed any remaining hopes for a unity government following September’s elections, paving the way for an unprecedented third vote in less than a year.
In a column Friday in Israel’s Yediot Ahronot newspaper, Amit Segal says the election will be “a civil war without arms.” Writing in the same newspaper, Sima Kadmon compared Netanyahu to the Roman emperor Nero, saying “he will stand and watch as the country burns.”
The corruption charges will weigh heavily on Netanyahu’s Likud party, but it’s unclear if any senior member has the support, or willingness, to replace him.
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong is gearing for local elections that have become a referendum on public support for more than five months of protests.
For the first time, all 452 seats on the city’s 18 councils are contested in Hong Kong’s only fully democratic elections on Sunday.
The pro-democracy opposition hopes to win a decisive victory on the back of public anger against the government and police. Pro-government candidates concede they are the underdogs but are urging voters to choose stability over violence.
Among the new faces running is Cathy Yau, a former police officer who quit in July exasperated at the increasing use of force to quell the unrest.
She says, “I cannot accept the fact that tear gas is fired everywhere and police brutality is getting worse.”
ABOARD A US GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT (AP) — Attorney General William Barr says Jeffrey Epstein’s death was the result of a “perfect storm of screw-ups.”
Barr’s comments in an interview Thursday with The Associated Press come days after two correctional officers responsible for guarding Epstein were charged with falsifying prison records.
Officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas are accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of checking on Epstein, who killed himself in his cell in August. The wealthy financier was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The indictment against the officers is a damning glimpse of safety lapses inside a high-security unit at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.
A lawyer for Thomas has said both guards are being “scapegoated.”
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The parents of a former U.S. hostage who died after being released from North Korea in a coma say they are committed to finding and shutting down illicit North Korean business assets around the world in efforts to hold its government accountable for widespread human rights abuses.
In a news conference in Seoul on Friday, Fred and Cindy Warmbier also called for the Trump administration to raise North Korea’s human rights problems as it engages in negotiations to defuse the country’s nuclear threat.
Their 22-year-old son, Otto, suffered severe brain damage and died after being returned to the United States in a vegetative state in 2017.
The North has denied it tortured or cruelly treated the University of Virginia student.
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