– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan 30

CSi Weather…

.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY…

Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota, including Barnes County.

* WHAT…Freezing drizzle. A light glaze of ice expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning
commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at
dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling
5 1 1 in either state.

.LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE AND FOG THROUGH MOST OF THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS THE TURTLE MOUNTAINS AND JAMES RIVER VALLEY…

Areas of fog and light freezing drizzle will remain possible
through most of Thursday morning from the Turtle Mountains into
the James River Valley areas. Travel may become hazardous, with a
light glaze of ice on roads and sidewalks. Some locations impacted
include Jamestown, Ellendale, Harvey, Rugby, Bottineau, and
Rolla.

Forecast…

REST OF TODAY… Widespread fog through the day. Highs in the upper 20s.

Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. Patchy light freezing drizzle and slight

chance of light snow in the evening. Patchy fog through the

night. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. Lows 15 to 20. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to

10 mph shifting to the southwest around 15 mph in the afternoon.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds

5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40. Southwest winds 5 to

10 mph shifting to the west around 15 mph with gusts to around

30 mph in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs 15 to 20.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Jamestown (CSi) At the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room Wednesday evening a good number of individuals turned out to hear about the spring 2020 flood outlook and along with flood preparedness, and steps people can take to prepare themselves and protect their property, along with flood insurance information.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Berqquist opened the meeting by explaining the presentation was sponsored by the State Water Commission, the State Department of Emergency Services, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA).

Officials on hand were representatives from The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha Office, with information on Jamestown & Pipestem Dam operations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA), and the National Weather Service with a look at probable precipitation amounts in the long-range weather forecast.

Information was passed along by the ND State Water Commission and North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. SWC spokesperson, Dionne Haynes, introduced a video with Governor, Doug Burgum who said individuals should consider purchasing flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program by contacting your insurance agent, for coverage, and premium costs.

FEMA’s Matthew Buddie said:

One inch of water can cause, $25,000 in damages.

Most homeowners insurance policies DO NOT cover flooding.

The cost is based on factors such as risks, and coverage.

The coverage is for a 12 month period and becomes effective 30 days from when the policy is taken out, and covers other above ground water seepage, year round. The policies are renewable at the end of the 12 month policy coverage.

20-percent of claims are made from outside the High Risk, Flood Plain area.

No presidential disaster declaration is necessary to be paid by National Flood Insurance.

FEMA Grants or low interest lows could be available if a presidential disaster declaration is made.

It was pointed out that the State Mapping information is on line at www.ndram.swc.nd.gov

Jessica Batterman with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office in Omaha gave current information on water levels and releases at Jamestown and Pipestem Dams.

As of January 29, 2020, Jamestown Reservoir’s pool elevation in the flood storage zone was at nine percent occupied. At Pipestem Reservoir, the flood storage zone was five percent occupied. The Target Date to reach the normal fall freeze up storage capacity, or target evacuation date, is now March 1, 2020. The current combined releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams is 650 cfs. That release rate is expected to remain through the rest of this winter. The maximum combined release is 1800 cfs, or higher based on conditions.

She added that the Pipestem Creek is expected to have high runoff this spring.

Variables that may change that include water runoff from snowpack and rain events, temperatures affecting the rate of snow melt, and the soil moisture condition, including frost depth, affecting the runoff.

Todd Joersz the State Department of Emergency Services, Mitigation Officer said there are website resources including hazard mitigation assistance and other resources is www.ndresponse.gov

National Weather Service Hydrologist Allen Schlag pointed out record rain and snow fall moisture content events between October first 2019 and now, in the area, with the wettest calendar year on record in 2019. Between August and October of 2019 was the wettest period of rain fall recorded in 125 years.

The current snow-water equivalent is three inches at Jamestown, and three plus inches south of Jamestown. The average snow-water equivalent is one and an half to two inches in the winter.

The outlook for February, March and April, 2020, suggests the snowpack lasting longer than usual, with cooler that normal temperatures, leading to above normal runoff.

The National Weather Service will update the Spring Flood outlook on, February 13, February 27, and March 12, 2020.

The presentation was recorded by CSi 10 The Replay Channel, with additional information that was passed along. Be watching for when the replays start.

Jamestown (CSi) The 2020 Polar Pig “Walk The Plank for JRMC Hospice” will be on Sat Feb 1 at Stutsman Harley-Davidson in Jamestown.

On The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Don Wegner said, activities start at 10-a.m., the Silent and Live Auction is from 10am – 1pm, Registration at 10:30 am, and the Polar Pig Walk The Plank starts at noon. Usually around 15-22 jumpers take part in the plunge.

Sponsors include: Stutsman Harley-Davidson, the local Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter, and ABATE North Dakota.

He said organizers hope that the accumulative dollars raised during this 14th year of the event will top the $200,000 for the JRMC Hospice program. Those wishing … not to take the plunge may make a monetary donation with representatives on hand at the event.

Don pointed out that District 8 ABATE is hosting the Chili Cookoff, and pre-registration of chili entries can be made by calling Stutsman Harley-Davidson in Jamestown at 701-252-5271, or call Marla Wegner at 701-320-1506. He added that over 120 people on average are served.

Those wishing to vote on their favorite chili may get in line to sample the bowls, at a donation of $5. The Chili Cookoff winners will receive prizes.

He added that numerous Jamestown businesses have contributed items for the Live and Silent Auctions, with Roger Nenow auctioning the larger items.

Stutsman Harley-Davidson will offer discounted Harley-Davidson items that day.

Meanwhile JRMC reports that back in 2014 Chad Henningsgard walked up to the plank and jumped. The water wasn’t cold. Neither was his heart or dedication to families in need.

Before he jumped in his first Polar Pig “Walk the Plank” in 2014, Henningsgard collected more than $1,500 in donations from businesses and individuals in the Valley City area. This year he is back. Already, he’s collected more than $3,000 in donations and auction items. All proceeds benefit Home Health & Hospice at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Months before the event, Henningsgard spends hours and days raising money for the cause. He likes the work, but declines the attention.

He said, “This isn’t about me, it’s about Hospice and raising money for those who need it. I feel guilty that I’ve gotten second chances in my life. Helping hospice is a way to give back.”

Henningsgard has seen the work of JRMC Hospice firsthand, saying, “A friend asked me to help. “I lived with him for six months and the nurses who came to support us were wonderful.”

Instead of riding for a good cause, the bikers walk the plank into a large pool of water. It would not be a big deal, other than the event always the fifth Saturday of the New Year. The group challenges the community to participate to raise funds for need hospice services in the community.

Proceeds provide chaplaincy, bereavement support, medical supplies and equipment, telecare and comfort items.

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission reopened the Special Session recessed on Monday evening at City Hall. Commissioners Powell and Magnuson were not present.

The City Commission Wednesday, approved the Resolution Declaring Slum and Blighted Area, under the North Dakota Main Street Program, sponsored by the South Central Dakota Regional Council.

City Attorney Martineck further researched and recommended approving the Resolution, saying the 25 percent requirement of properties eligible in the area for rehabilitation was met at 26-percent, to receiving the $160,00 Grant, from CDBG funds. After inspection of the properties they will be scored and rated for work to be done.

The City Commissioners voted unanimously to approved.

Also approved was a request for a Resolution of Sponsorship – Rocking DD Properties grant application for rehab of 358 North Central Avenue. Diane Hochhalter presented information on the plans for the rehabilitation at the Monday recessed meeting.

In both instances the city is acting as a pass-through to access the CDBG funds.

Wednesday’s meeting was shown live on CSi 68.

Jamestown (CSi) P.E.O. Chapter AB of Jamestown announced that a $3,000 scholarship in honor of Charlotte H. Hansen has been established to benefit a female student entering the University of Jamestown.

Applicants must be girls residing in or attending school in Stutsman County, who will graduate from high school in May or June and will be attending UJ in the fall. Applicants must also be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada.

Hansen was a longtime resident of Jamestown, who was deeply involved in professional, educational and philanthropic activities. She was a strong believer in the value and importance of education. She held degrees in bacteriology and chemistry and received an honorary doctorate from UJ, where she taught for 11 years.

Scholarship applications are available through guidance counselors at Stutsman County high schools, the N.D. Home School Association, Jamestown Adult Learning Center or by contacting Jaci Trefz at jacit@daktel.com. Application deadline is March 15, 2020.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing education for women. Since its founding in 1869, the organization has given more than $321 million in scholarships, grants, awards and low-interest loans to help women achieve their scholastic goals.

Jamestown (uj.edu) University of Jamestown is once again hosting its annual Character in Leadership Conference. The event has been rescheduled for Thurs., Feb. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Character in Leadership, Director, Liz Hunt, MA, says, “The spring 2020 UJ Character in Leadership Conference brings an interesting perspective and one that I hope people will appreciate and enjoy. . “For many people, faith and leadership go hand in hand, providing the impetus for how they engage with others and the world.”

Dr. Shane Berg, Executive Vice President at Princeton Theological Seminary and keynote speaker at the conference, will explore what the New Testament teaches individuals about what it means to be a Christian leader in his address titled, Leadership by Serving: Christian Leadership in a Chaotic Age.

Expanding on the keynote speech, Hunt explained, “This year, Dr. Berg will be addressing leadership from a biblical perspective and how that perspective can provide us with actionable guidelines for engaging in a diverse and ever-changing world. I hope attendees will find the presentation to be moving and profoundly relevant to their lives.”

Breakout sessions, which will each cover leadership ideas and experiences related to various professional fields, will take place from 6:30-7:20 in various locations on campus. Breakout speakers include Steve Bietz, retired CEO of WBI Holdings in Bismarck, Mindi Schmitz, Executive Director of the Jamestown Arts Center, and Trisha Jungels, Chief Nursing Officer at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Location details are available in the Reiland Fine Arts Center lobby. Tickets, although free, may be reserved at the Reiland Box Office by calling 701-252-3467 ext. 5435 or emailing tickets@uj.edu. For a campus map, please visit uj.edu/CampusMap.

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience. For more information, visit uj.edu.

Carrington (JRMC) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s vision is to be the best rural hospital in the country.

To do that, it has opened outreach clinics in both Carrington and Valley City.

As a thank you to those communities, JRMC is welcoming the public to a Business After Hours on Feb. 4.,from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the JRMC Carrington Clinic 923 1st St S (adjacent to Carrington Dental Care). The event is free and open to the public.

In conjunction with the Carrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours will celebrate the JRMC Carrington Clinic. Attendees can tour the space and meet providers including JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael T. Dean, JRMC Podiatrist Dr. Rachael Renschler and JRMC Audiologist Marissa Leese.

Business After Hours also includes tours of Dr. Jay Bauer’s Carrington Dental Care and adjacent daycare.

JRMC, President, & CEO, Mike Delfs says, “JRMC’s had a big year. With the opening of the cancer center, the onboarding of new physicians and implementing new equipment like R.O.S.I.E. and the fetal heart monitor, we are grateful. This is how we can be THE difference in the lives of those we serve. We hope the Carrington-area community will join us in celebration,”

Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce were at Plantation Coffee Bar on January 29^th to show support for this local business and Chamber member. This event promotes chamber members helping each other, shopping local, and economic growth. Plantation Coffee Bar is open from 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00am to 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on this new member program contact the Chamber office at 701-252-4830.

Bismarck (NDDOT) A construction project will begin Thursday, January 30, on ND Hwy 11, approximately 3.5 miles west of Ellendale. During the project, the eastbound lane will be temporarily closed to traffic and motorists will need to stop and take turns through the construction zone. Work on the project will only take place during the daylight hours.

The project is expected to be complete near the end of February.

For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 from any type of phone or visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s secretary of state says he has no problem with the state’s new elections director, despite complaints that he undermined election security work, created a toxic work environment and broke the law in previous roles elsewhere. Brian Newby started working for North Dakota’s secretary of state’s office in mid-December. Newby was executive director of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission from 2015 to 2019. Politico last year reported about management troubles at the federal agency under Newby’s tenure. Newby this week told The Bismarck Tribune that he’s proud of what he accomplished there and blamed the “political environment” for the allegations leveled against him.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says the state should reinvest half of the earnings from the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account to grow the fund’s principal by billions of more dollars over the next decade. Burgum gave his State of the State address Wednesday at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Burgum says the state also should use earnings from a voter-approved oil tax savings account to help build infrastructure and provide property tax relief. Burgum said the state needs to embrace and pursue more technology industries, and diversify beyond energy and agriculture. The first-term Republican announced in October he would seek a second term.

(AP) The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of a former Lyft driver from Mandan convicted of sexually assaulting a customer. Corey Wickham argued that some expert testimony during his trial should not have been admitted. Wickham argued the prosecution should have been required to qualify five witnesses as expert. He says he wouldn’t have been convicted without their testimony. The Bismarck Tribune reports Wickham was sentenced last spring to 20 years in prison after a jury convicted him of two counts of felony sexual assault. He was accused of assaulting a woman after driving her to her residence.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — City leaders in Fargo are considering a change to an ordinance that restricts selling firearms and ammunition from home. City Commissioner Tony Gehring says the state has no restrictions on it and if there is no good reason for the law enacted in 2001, it should be fixed. KVLY-TV says gun shop owner Duane Spooner welcomes the potential change and doesn’t think it would negatively impact his business. Fargo commissioners have sent the law to the city planning staff and law enforcement so they can research it and provide a recommendation.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republicans will have an intraparty race for North Dakota treasurer. Rep. Daniel Johnston of Kathryn and Rep. Tom Beadle of Fargo have announced runs for the post that’s being vacated by Republican Kelly Schmidt, who was first elected in 2004. Johnston was first elected to the House in 2016. Beadle has served in the Legislature since 2010. No Democrats have announced bids for the office. The state treasurer is custodian of the state’s funds and sits on several state boards, such as the State Historical Board, State Investment Board and State Canvassing Board. The treasurer’s annual salary is about $110,600.

In sports…

Wednesday

Men’s College Basketball

MITCHELL, S.D. (uj.edu) — Jack Talley (JR/Sioux Falls, SD) scored 20 points and was one of four players in double figures as the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team defeated No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan University Wednesday night.

The win was the 16th of the season and 100th in the career of Jimmie head coach Danny Neville. The fifth-year head coach entered this season with a record of 84-42.

Talley and Terrell Alfred (SR/Orlando, FL) each knocked down three three-pointers on the way to 11 points each in the first half.

Jamestown opened the game on a 20-8 run and would go ahead by 15 following Talley’s three with 9:46 in the half.

DWU went on a 21-7 run on the strength of 17 points by Ty Hoglund, and the Tigers found themselves down just one.

An Alfred three-pointer and two more by Talley gave UJ a six-point cushion heading into halftime.

The Tigers tied the game on a Collin Kramer three-pointer with 11:29 in the game, but an Isaiah Dobson (SR/Stillwater, MN) jumper and three-pointer pushed the lead back to six.

DWU had one last run that got them within a point at the 5:15 mark, only to have an 8-0 Jimmie run essentially put the game away.

Alfred finished with 18 while Dobson added 17. Mason Walters (FR/Jamestown, ND) came off the bench to score 12. Brady Birch (JR/Melrose, MN) had nine rebounds to go along with eight points, and Jack Frazier (SR/Salem, OR) passed out four assists and chipped in with seven points.

Hoglund led all scorers with 39. Mason Larson was also in double figures with 14.

Jamestown, now 16-8 overall and 7-7 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference are off until February 5, when they host Mount Marty (S.D.) College at 8 p.m.

Wednesday

Women’s College Basketball…

MITCHELL, S.D. (uj.edu)— Hannah DeMars (FR/Grand Rapids, MN) scored 26 points and grabbed ten rebounds in a losing effort Wednesday night as the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team fell 69-57 to 12th-ranked Dakota Wesleyan University.

The Jimmies trailed 34-22 at the half on 7-of-33 shooting.

In the third quarter, Jamestown used a 20-7 run and took a 42-41 on Kia Tower (FR/Bigfork, MN)’s three-pointer with 2:38 left. DWU responded with an 8-2 run to close out the quarter and lead 49-44 heading to the fourth.

The Tigers went up nine following a three-point play by Kynedi Cheeseman with 7:47 to play, and maintained between a five and ten point lead the rest of the game. DWU scored their final seven points from the foul line as the Jimmies were forced to foul.

Jamestown finished 19-of-64 shooting for 29.7 percent and made 5-of-25 (20 percent) three-point attempts. UJ was 14-of-25 (56 percent) at the free-throw line.

UJ outrebounded the Tigers 46-33, including 18-4 on the offensive glass.

Tower and Olivia Anderson (SR/Edgeley, ND) scored eight points each for the Jimmies, and Anderson finished with nine rebounds, including seven offensive.

UJ (13-9 overall, 7-8 Great Plains Athletic Conference) host College of Saint Mary (Neb.) at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Boy’s, Girl’s Class B Basketball Polls

Girls

Kindred (13) 12-0, 180 [1]
Langdon-Edmore-Munich (6) 13-0, 177, [2]
Kidder County 13-1, 141, [4]
Trenton 14-0, 111, [6]
Grafton 12-2, 88, [9]
Rugby 12-1, 85, [3]
Four Winds-Minnewaukan 12-2, 80, [8]
Thompson 11-2, 65, [5]
Carrington 12-2, 52, [NR]
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 13-1, 43 [10]

Others receiving votes: Beach (10-2), Linton-HMB (12-3), LaMoure-Litchville-Marion (10-4), Northern Cass (10-2), Shiloh Christian (10-5).

Boys

Four Winds-Minnewaukan (17) 10-0, 188, [1]
Rugby (2) 11-0, 173, [2]
Richland 7-1, 129, [5]
St. John 10-1, 122, [8]
Hatton-Northwood 8-2, 112, [7]
Enderlin 9-1, 91, [3]
Hillsboro-Central Valley 7-3, 52, [4]
Shiloh Christian 10-2, 46, [10]
Beulah 10-3, 37, [NR]
Langon-Edmore-Munich 8-2, 28, [NR]

Others receiving votes: Dickinson Trinity (11-2), New Rockford-
Sheyenne (6-3), Thompson (7-4), New Salem-Almont (10-2), Bowman County (10-2), Kindred (7-3), Cavalier (7-4), Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (8-2), Northern Cass (7-3).

NBA..

UNDATED (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 10 of his 28 points while the Nets were reeling off a 12-4 run to pull away in the fourth quarter of a 125-115 win against the Pistons. Kyrie Irving returned to the Brooklyn lineup to score 20 after missing Sunday’s game following the death of Kobe Bryant.

Damian Lillard registered his first career triple-double by delivering 36 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to the Trail Blazers, 125-112 downing of the Rockets. Russell Westbrook led Houston with 39 points and James Harden added 18 following his two-game injury absence.

Victor Oladipo (oh-lah-DEE’-poh) provided a big basket in his return to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

Oladipo’s only 3-pointer tied the score with 10 seconds left in regulation before the Pacers won for the eighth time in 10 games, 115-106. He had nine points in his first game back since suffering a season-ending knee injury last January.

Malcolm Brogdon scored seven of his 15 points in overtime and finished with eight rebounds and nine assists. T.J. Warren had a team-high 25 points for Indiana.

— DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points and the Spurs stopped a three-game skid by holding off Utah, 127-120. Patty Mills had 18 points and Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN’-tay) Murray 16 points to help San Antonio send the Jazz to their second straight loss since a 14-1 stretch.

— The Thunder rolled to a 120-100 win at Sacramento as Luguentz (loo-ZHEHNTS’) Dort set season-highs with 23 points and five 3-pointers. Dennis Schroder chipped in 24 points and nine assists for Oklahoma City, which has won six of its last seven.

— The Grizzlies won their fourth in a row as Dillon Brooks scored 27 points and Ja (jah) Morant had 18 with 10 assists in their 127-106 thrashing of the Knicks. Memphis forward Jae Crowder and New York’s Marcus Morris Sr. were ejected for instigating a fight after Crowder was knocked into the stands by Elfrid Payton in the final minute.

NBA-LAKERS-

UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers returned to practice Wednesday while they continue to grieve for Kobe Bryant. The Lakers held a light shooting workout as they resumed basketball activities after the death of Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash.

Head coach Frank Vogel was the only person to speak to the media following the working, saying the Lakers “are all deeply, deeply saddened by this tragedy.”

Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed her husband and their daughter, Gianna. Vanessa Bryant wrote: “Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately.”

She also announced the formation of a fund to help support the other families that were affected by the crash.

NFL-SUPER BOWL

Chiefs in relatively good health

UNDATED (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had everyone on the field Wednesday for their first significant practice of Super Bowl week as they went without helmets or pads during the 90-minute workout.

The only injury concerns involve defensive tackle Chris Jones and tight end Travis Kelce (KEHL’-see), although head coach Andy Reid says Kelce is fine and Jones is “good to go.” Kelce has been dealing with knee soreness during the postseason, and Jones is bothered by a calf strain.

In other news coming out of Super Bowl week:

— Commissioner Roger Goodell used part of his Super Bowl news conference to note the league needs change to its minority hiring policy, saying, “we are not where we want to be on this level.” Though the league requires teams to interview minority candidates, only two African-Americans have been hired for 19 open head coaching spots over the past three years. The league has only two minority general managers among the 32 teams.

— Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for Sunday’s game in Miami say they are ready for anything, including a detonated bomb or massive food poisoning. But they say they haven’t identified any threats but added that they are well prepared. A Homeland Security official says, “It’s all hands on deck.”

T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL

UNDATED (AP) — — Myles Powell finished with 24 points despite shooting 7-for-21 from the field Seton Hall’s 10th consecutive win, 64-57 versus DePaul. Jared Rhoden added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the 10th-ranked Pirates, who rallied from a nine-point, second-half deficit and improved to 16-4.

— LSU earned its ninth straight win as Emmitt Williams had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the 22nd-rated Tigers past Alabama, 90-76.

Seventh-ranked Dayton has continued its best start in the history of its men’s basketball program.

Obi Toppin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help the Flyers hold off Duquesne, 73-69 in Pittsburgh. Dayton led by as many as 19 points in the second half, but the Dukes used a 15-2 run to close the gap before the Flyers improved to 19-2 overall and 8-0 in the Atlantic 10.

Jalen Crutcher had 18 points and was 4 for 6 from beyond the 3-point arc for Dayton.

— Top-ranked Baylor knocked off Iowa State, 67-53 as MaCio Teague scored 15 points and Mark Vital furnished 10 rebounds and seven assists. Devondo Bandoo came off the bench to score seven of his 12 points during a 17-2 spurt that gave the 17-2 Bears an 18-point lead with 7:43 remaining.

— KJ Feagin scored 18 points and No. 4 San Diego State remained the lone unbeaten team in Division One by pounding New Mexico, 85-57. The 22-0 Aztecs got off to a 17-0 lead while holding New Mexico scoreless for the first 4:44.

— Jordan Nwora (WOHR’-uh) poured in a career-high 37 points and grabbed nine boards to highlight sixth-ranked Louisville’s 86-69 romp over Boston College. Darius Perry scored 14 points and Malik Williams had 13 rebounds in the Cardinals’ seventh straight win.

— Davide Moretti had a career-high 25 points and Texas Tech snapped a two-game losing streak with an 89-81 win over No. 12 West Virginia. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 23 points and fellow freshman Jahmi’us Ramsey scored 21 for the Red Raiders.

— Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of his 17 points in the second half and No. 13 Kentucky used a 23-12 run to rally past Vanderbilt, 71-62. The Wildcats trailed 40-30 early in the second half before handing the Commodores their 25th consecutive SEC regular-season loss.

— Cassius Winston contributed 18 points and Xavier Tillman had 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists to lead No. 14 Michigan State’s 79-50 romp over Northwestern. Foster Loyer scored 12 points and matched a career high with four 3-pointers to help the Spartans move to 8-2 in the Big Ten.

— Caleb Mills provided 18 points and Quentin Grimes added 15 to help No. 21 Houston earn a 69-59 victory against East Carolina.

— Lamar Stevens scored nine of his 17 points in the second half and grabbed nine rebounds to lead 24th-ranked Penn State over Indiana, 64-49.

MLB-NEWS

Astros, Baker reach agreement

UNDATED (AP) — Dusty Baker is about to become the oldest manager in the majors.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the 70-year-old Baker and the Astros have worked out a contract. He takes over from AJ Hinch, who was fired Jan. 13 just an hour after he was suspended for the season by Major League Baseball for his role in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal.

The former Braves and Dodgers slugger has previously managed the Giants, Cubs, Reds and Nationals, winning division titles with each club. He led the 2002 Giants to the National League pennant, one year before guiding the Cubs within one victory of the World Series.

Baker has won 1,863 games over his 22-year managerial career.

Elsewhere in the majors:

— Reliever Greg Holland is back with the Royals after accepting to a minor league contract. Holland was 1-2 with a 4.54 ERA last year in 40 relief appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who released him on Aug. 9. The three-time All-Star pitched for the Royals from 2010-15, helping them win consecutive AL pennants in his final two seasons.

— All-Star third baseman Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs. Two people with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the decision to The Associated Press. Bryant argued he was held in the minors in a deliberate effort to delay his free-agent eligibility.

NHL..

UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Capitals followed a couple of gift-wrapped goals by creating their own damaging miscue in a 5-4 loss to the Predators.

Ryan Johansen tied it with a short-handed goal three minutes into the third period following a giveaway by Caps All-Star goaltender Braden Holtby. Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal with 4:37 left as the Predators improved to 4-4 under new coach John Hynes.

The Predators also survived a couple of their own blunders. Netminder Juuse Saros (YOO’-see SAH’-rohs) made 29 saves to make up for handing the puck to Alex Ovechkin for his 693rd career goal. Saros also was victimized by teammate Nick Bonino, who fired the puck off the goalie and into the Predators’ net.

Washington still has a league-high 73 points, three more than conference rival Boston and the defending-champion Blues.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— Steven Stamkos scored twice and Eric Cernak scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period of the Lightning’s 4-2 victory at Los Angeles. Every Kings player showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena’s first sporting event since the retired Lakers superstar died in a helicopter crash.

— Vancouver and San Jose were tied 2-2 until Jake Virtanen (vur-TAN’-ehn) and Brandon Sutter scored 59 seconds apart in the third period of the Canucks’ 5-2 verdict over the Sharks. Quinn Hughes and Tanner Pearson also scored and J.T. Miller set up two goals as the Canucks made it four straight wins and 13 in their last 16 contests.

— Mitch Marner set up goals by Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman to jump start the Maple Leafs’ seventh win in their last eight road games, 5-3 at Dallas. Tyson Barrie and William Nylander (NEE’-lan-dur) also scored on All-Star Ben Bishop, Andreas Johnsson added an empty-netter and Frederik Andersen made 31 saves for Toronto.

— Sean Monahan scored the shootout winner as the Flames beat the Oilers, 4-3 to end a two-game losing streak. Andrew Mangiapane (mahn-jah-PAN’-ee) had a pair of goals and Elias Lindholm also scored for Calgary.

— Adam Henrique (hehn-REEK’) scored twice in the first period and Hampus Lindholm notched the eventual game-winner as the Ducks doubled up the Coyotes, 4-2. Vinny Hinostroza had a goal and an assist for Phoenix, which has dropped three straight and six of seven.

NHL-SABRES-ULLMARK HURT

Sabres lose ullmark

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres starting netminder Linus Ullmark is expected to miss three to four weeks after injuring his right leg during Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to Ottawa.

Ullmark’s left skate slipped out from under him, and he fell back with his right leg bent under him.

Jonas Johansson was promoted by the Sabres from their AHL affiliate at Rochester to serve as Carter Hutton’s backup.

TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Djokovic beats Federer, reaches Australian final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich) has reached an eighth Australian Open final with a straight-set win over Roger Federer, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-3. The second-seeded Djokovic maintained his record of never losing a semifinal match at Melbourne Park and is one win from extending another streak.

He will meet the winner of Friday’s match between No. 5 Dominic Thiem (teem) and No. 7 Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s championship match.

It was an all-upset women’s semifinal at the Australian Open today as American Sofia Kenin and unseeded Garbiñe Muguruza (gahr-BEEN’ moo-gah-ROO’-thah) moved into the final.

Kenin has reached her first Grand Slam final by upsetting No. 1 Ash Barty. Kenin saved two set points in each set en route to the 7-6, 7-5 victory in the semifinals at Melbourne Park. The 14th-seeded Kenin had never been past the fourth round at a major tournament until now.

Barty was trying to become the first Australian woman to reach the final of the country’s Grand Slam tournament since 1980. Instead, Kenin became the first American other than a Williams sister to reach the Australian Open final since Lindsay Davenport in 1995. She’s also the first American woman to beat the No. 1 player at any major since Serena topped Venus at Wimbledon in 2002.

Kenin is the highest seed left standing after Muguruza knocked out No. 4 Simona Halep (HA’-lehp), 7-6, 7-5. Muguruza accumulated 39 winners, fired 10 aces and won 20 of 30 net points in reaching a hardcourt Grand Slam final for the first time. The former No. 1 is 4-0 versus Halep on hardcourts, the last coming under triple-digit temperatures.

TRACK-INDOOR WORLDS POSTPONED

Indoor world athletics championships postponed over virus

LONDON (AP) — The indoor world athletics championships in Nanjing, China, have been postponed for a year because of the dangerous virus outbreak in the country.

Nanjing is located about 330 miles from Wuhan, where the virus emerged.

World Athletics said in a statement that the event will now be held in March 2021 instead of March 13-15 this year.

In world and national news…

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London on the cusp of Britain’s departure from the European Union for talks focused on a post-Brexit free trade deal and the U.K.’s decision to allow the Chinese tech giant Huawei to play a role in the country’s high-speed wireless network. As President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial nears a close Pompeo was to meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to re-register American concerns about Huawei and the possibility that its entry into the market could affect U.S.-Britain intelligence cooperation. U.S. officials said they believed the British decision would not greatly affect negotiations on a trade deal but could hurt other aspects of the relationship upon which Britain is counting after its divorce from the E.U.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump adjourned late Wednesday night with Republicans appearing focused on bringing the proceedings to a vote of acquittal, possibly in a matter of days. Revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton were countered by the president’s lawyers, who used Wednesday’s question-and-answer session to insist senators have heard enough. Democrats maintained that Bolton’s account in a forthcoming book could not be ignored and pushed to have him testify to Trump saying he wanted military aid withheld from Ukraine until it agreed to investigate Joe Biden and his son. The vote on calling witnesses is expected by Friday.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Joe Biden plans an address Thursday in Iowa at the same time President Donald Trump is to stage a rally in Des Moines. And the Biden campaign is promising an aggressive and direct counterstrategy ahead of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, as the former vice president fends off a new onslaught of GOP attacks over his son’s business overseas and faces piling pressure to show Democratic voters he can handle the incoming. Republicans have amplified their allegations against Biden in a series of charges stemming from Trump’s impeachment trial.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will use his Super Bowl ad to highlight his efforts to combat gun violence as he blankets the airwaves against President Donald Trump. Trump and Bloomberg will be airing dueling ads during Sunday’s NFL championship game, with both campaigns spending an estimated $10 million on 60 seconds of airtime. But instead of an attack ad, the former New York City mayor’s spot will instead feature a grieving mother who lost her son to gun violence. The focus underscores Bloomberg’s efforts to build a national profile with a highly unconventional campaign that is looking to get under the president’s skin.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government is defending its plan to send citizens evacuated from the epicenter of China’s new coronavirus emergency to a remote island used to hold asylum seekers and convicted criminals, despite warnings that some Australians would prefer to stay in China. Australia is preparing to send potentially hundreds of its citizens rescued from Hubei province to a quarantine camp on remote Christmas Island. The Indian Ocean island houses asylum seekers who attempt to arrive by boat, a widely condemned policy. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says that Christmas Island strikes the right balance between supporting Australians stranded in China and protecting the wider population.

BEIJING (AP) — China has counted 170 deaths from a new virus and more countries have reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China’s worst-hit region returned home. India and the Philippines reported their first cases in people who had been in the Chinese city where the new coronavirus first surfaced. South Korea confirmed a case that was locally spread, in a man who had contact with a patient diagnosed earlier. Locally spread cases outside China have been a worrying concern among global health officials. The World Health Organization is reconvening experts on Thursday to assess whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency.