Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jul 13

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…

.Mostly cloudy.Temperature falling through the afternoon. South winds around
15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Chance of precipitation 30  percent  in the Jamestown area 70 percent in the Valley City area.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a

20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after

midnight. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs

75 to 80. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.

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

thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 65.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 80 to 85.

There is a chance for severe storms to develop Monday afternoon and
evening. Hail up to two inches in diameter and a few tornadoes
are possible Monday afternoon, with winds up to 75 mph and localized
flash flooding later in the afternoon into evening hours.

There will be periods of thunderstorms late this week into the
weekend.

North Dakota health officials have reported two more deaths from COVID-19, along with 90 new cases as the state experiences a rise in cases over the last two weeks. The increase in cases comes as the state makes mass testing available while it lifts state-mandated business closures. 

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society in Jamestown continues to be available to visit by appointment, by calling 701-252-0747. On line visit www.Jamesriverhumanesociety.org.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jay Nitschke said, the shelter has eight cats and 10 dogs available for adoption.

She said “Batman,” a year and a half old Sheppard cross underwent successful surgery on his injured leg earlier this month. He’s recovering at the shelter, and he’s had interest in prospective adoptions.

Jay said remodeling of the dog kennels is continuing, adding that additional volunteers are needed, along with donations of supplies, dog and cat food and toys, along with cleaning supplies.

She reminded that proceeds from donations of aluminum cans to Gerdau Ameristeel can also support the shelter, by indicating that when dropping off the cans.

Also when purchasing items from Amazon.com just indicate a portion of the purchase price be donated to the James River Humane Society in Jamestown.

Jay reminds pet owner to keep them safe in the hot summer weather, including walking them in early morning, or later in the evening to protect the animal’s paws from being burned on hot pavement. If leashed outdoors make sure it is in a shady area with plenty of water available.

The James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit. Call 701-252-0747, or

call Sheila the Cat Manager, at 701-367-6913, or Kris the Dog Manager 701-269-2803 for more information.

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Committee is pleased to announce the 7^th winner of Yard of the Week Program for 2020.  Larry & Terry Ukestad of 302 15^th Ave. NE,  in Jamestown, has received this award.  Congratulations to them on this beautiful yard and thank you to them for their efforts to help beautify Jamestown. Congratulations for a job well done! Larry & Terry will receive a gift certificate from our award aponsor Menards in Jamestown.

The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 1st and ends August 28^th. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.

To nominate a yard for the Yard of the Week program, please contact the Chamber at 701-252-4830.  The completed forms require a valid phone number so we can contact the perspective winner. Forms are also available on our website at www.jamestownchamber.com.  Forms can be emailed to director@jamestownchamber.com. All single family residences within Jamestown are eligible for the program.

Valley City  (BCDC/ via  Chamber) The State of North Dakota announced its Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG), a new program for businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. The intent of ERG is to provide financial resources that help get customers back into the market place. The program provides grant funds that support direct investments made to reduce the spread of COVID and instill customer confidence in the marketplace of up to $50,000 for a single business and up to $100,000 for two business locations. Examples of eligible expenses may range from PPE and barriers to structural changes necessary to improve customer flow. Businesses who have direct interaction with customers are eligible to apply. ERG is the State’s response to business concerns of finding a way to increase the comfort level of customers to reenter businesses.

Director of Development for the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation Jennifer Feist said the ERG application is expected to be available by July 31, 2020. She said please use the next two weeks to get ready if you plan to apply. Qualifying expenses are those incurred between March 27, 2020 and 45 days after grant award (no later than December 29, 2020) provided they meet additional program guidelines. Documentation such as invoices and cost estimates are needed for the application.

Kidder County   (NDHP)   The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, at 7:23-a.m.m Saturday, on Highway 3, about 8-miles north of Steele, a  2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 was traveling southbound on Hwy 3. The driver drove off the west shoulder, over-corrected, and entered the east ditch. The vehicle overturned in the east ditch.  One of the occupants, 18 year old Roger Yankton  III was ejected and sustained  serious injuries. Another occupant, an unidentified 17-year-old male sustained injuries. Both were transported to Sanford Hospital in Bismarck by Kidder County Ambulance.  The Kidder County Sheriff’s Office also investigated at the scene.   The incident is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation will conduct an independent review of Fargo’s former deputy police chief, who went undercover without telling anyone during a May gathering in memory of George Floyd. Deputy Chief Todd Osmundson resigned following a May 30 gathering that turned violent. KFGO radio reports the city requested the Attorney General’s office investigate Osmundson’s actions. Mayor Tim Mahoney said he and Police Chief David Todd and the City Attorney’s Office don’t feel there is evidence to charge Osmundson with a crime. But the mayor said they felt it’s important to request an independent review.

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — Metal band Great White has apologized for performing at a North Dakota concert where the crowd didn’t wear masks despite the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. Great White drew criticism on social media after performing outdoors Thursday night in Dickinson as part of the “First on First: Dickinson Summer Nights” concert series. Spin magazine posted video showing the crowd packed in and not wearing masks. Great White said in a statement Saturday that the band “would like to apologize to those who disagreed with our decision to fulfill our contractual agreement.” Although North Dakota health officials recommend social distancing and wearing masks, the state doesn’t require it by law.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Republican Party is asking the state Supreme Court to remove Democratic candidate for state insurance commissioner from the November ballot, alleging she hasn’t lived in the state long enough to run for statewide office. The GOP said Travisia Martin appears to have voted in Nevada in November 2016 and was a resident of that state then. Martin has said she moved to North Dakota in 2015 and worked as a traveling critical care respiratory specialist. She said she also owned a home in Nevada at the time and considered herself a resident of both states.

Sports…

Baseball

At Jack Brown Stadium

Phil Brown Classic

Jamestown Eagles win the  Championship..

Sunday’s Games

5th Place – LaMoure 10. Dickinson 6

3rd Place  Fergus Falls 12 Thief River Falls6

Championship – Jamestown 1 Gillette, WY 0  (8 innings)

Walk off win

Earlier

Friday July 10

Gillette, WY 6, LaMoure 1

LaMoure 2, Fergus Falls, MN 0

Gillette, WY. 8, Fergus Falls, MN 0 F/5

Jamestown 11, Dickinson 3 F/5

Dickinson 8, Thief River Falls, MN

Jamestown, 8, Thief River Falls,MN 0 F/5

Saturday July 11

Thief River Falls 5, LaMoure 3

Fergus Falls 10, Dickinson 0

Jamestown 8, Thief River Falls 5

Gillette, WY 10, Fergus Falls 0

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports.

USA Today, ESPN, The Washington Post and Sports Business Journal reported owner Dan Snyder and the organization would announce the move two weeks before the start of training camp. It’s unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league’s oldest franchises.

The team launched a ‘thorough review’ of the name July 3. That came in the aftermath of several prominent sponsors calling for a change.

LAKERS-RONDO INJURED

Lakers G Rajon Rondo breaks thumb in practice, out 6-8 weeks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rajon Rondo broke his right thumb in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando. The veteran point guard will be out for six to eight weeks.

Rondo has been a key backup during his second season with the Lakers, who signed him shortly after adding LeBron James to the roster in July 2018.

Rondo is averaging 7.1 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 48 appearances this season, including three starts. He has been a regular presence on the floor late in close games, with coach Frank Vogel trusting his veteran leadership and playmaking.

NASCAR-KENTUCKY

NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer became the first rookie winner in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly four years, surging to the lead in a four-wide, final-lap scramble Sunday at Kentucky Speedway. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. were dueling side by side for the lead on the final restart when Custer — with a push from Matt DiBenedetto on the outside in the backstretch — made his move in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. As the leaders bunched in Turn 1, Custer slid ahead and outlasted Truex’s Toyota. The victory was the first by a series rookie since Chris Buescher at Pocono on Aug. 1, 2016. Making his 20th series start, the 22-year-old Custer celebrated with a frontstretch burnout as his crew happily ran to greet him. DiBenedetto was third, and Harvick fourth.

PGA-WORKDAY OPEN

Morikawa clutch in finish and playoff to win Workday Open

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Collin Morikawa never looked like a winner at the Workday Charity Open until he tapped in for par on the third playoff hole, capping off a wild finish Sunday at Muirfield Village.

Morikawa trailed Justin Thomas by three shots with three holes to play and managed to get into a playoff with a 6-under 66. Then, after watching Thomas hole a 50-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole, he had to make a 25-footer just to stay alive. He could only watch as Thomas had a 10-footer to win on the 18th on the second playoff hole.

It finally ended on No. 10 when Thomas had to lay up from behind a tree and made bogey, and Morikawa took two putts from just inside 10 feet for his second career victory, and first against a strong PGA Tour field.

Viktor Hovland of Norway had a 71 and finished alone in third. He was in the final group of three young stars, all of whom had the lead at some point during the final round.

FATAL SPEEDWAY CRASH-VIRGINIA

Virginia speedway: Driver dies following crash during race

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A driver has died after crashing during a race at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia.

Speedway officials say Shawn Balluzzo crashed during the second of two Modified Division races Saturday night. He had finished second in the first of the twin 50-lap races, which were the season openers for the Modifieds. During the second race, Balluzzo’s car went airborne after bumping another car and crashed front-first into a wall. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

The Virginian-Pilot reports the 64-year-old Balluzzo was the winningest driver in the history of the track.

F1-STYRIAN GP

Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Lewis Hamilton won the Styrian Grand Prix from the pole position on Sunday to clinch an 85th career win and move within six of Michael Schumacher’s Formula One record.

Hamilton’s record-extending 89th career pole on a rain-drenched track was one of his best in extreme conditions, but during the race he was hardly challenged as he finished a sizeable 13.7 seconds ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and 33.7 ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Like last Sunday, drivers again wore black T-shirts with “End Racism” and most took the knee a few moments before the national anthem. When he stood on the podium, Hamilton, the only Black driver in Formula One, raised a clenched right fist.

INDYCAR DOUBLEHEADER-ROSENQVIST

Rosenqvist surges at Road America for 1st IndyCar victory

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist passed Pato O’Ward on the next-to-last lap and earned his first career victory in the second half of an IndyCar doubleheader at Road America.

Rosenqvist won by 2.8699 seconds and became the first driver other than Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon to win an IndyCar race this year. Dixon’s three-race winning streak ended with a 12th-place finish.

O’Ward and Rosenqvist were both chasing their first career victories. They traded the lead throughout the second half of the race. O’Ward pulled ahead in the 43rd of 55 laps. Rosenqvist kept charging and finally passed him.

MLB-NEWS

Yankees’ Judge out 2nd straight day with stiff neck

UNDATED (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been held out of action for a second straight day due to a stiff neck.

The 2017 AL Rookie of the Year was scratched from a simulated game Saturday after waking up with a sore neck. On Sunday the right fielder wasn’t included in either lineup for an intrasquad scrimmage. New York manager Aaron Boone said Judge got treatment at Yankee Stadium and was improving.

New York is set to open a pandemic-shortened season July 23 at Washington. Judge was diagnosed with a broken rib in March and used the coronavirus hiatus to recover.

VIRUS AFFECTS ON SPORTS….

— Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was late arriving to summer camp after he tested positive for COVID-19. The three-time All-Star closer says he believes he contracted the virus from his 4-year-old son Kaden. He says the child had a fever, among other symptoms, which led his wife to suggest everyone in the family get tested. Jansen says his wife, Gianni, and 7-year-old daughter Natalia tested positive, but that his first test was negative. A day later, he says he also tested positive. Jansen expects to be ready for the season opener on July 23.

— Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer says he’s on the injured list because he was in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Lauer said he hasn’t tested positive. The protocols accompanying that situation caused Lauer to arrive late to the Brewers’ summer camp. He made it to camp Friday, nearly a full week after the Brewers’ first full-squad workout. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Lauer still has a chance to be ready for the start of the season.

— Protective masks won’t be out of sight when big league baseball resumes. Some players and coaches are planning to wear them on the field. Safety protocols require masks in clubhouses and close proximity indoors, but not on the field. Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier plans to wear one during games, in part to set an example for those watching on television. Atlanta third base coach Ron Washington also plans to wear one for health reasons. At age 68, he’s in a high-risk group.

— The Arizona Cardinals say that owner Michael Bidwill has been released from a Rhode Island hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. The team revealed on Friday that the 55-year-old Bidwill was in the hospital with the virus. Bidwill said in a statement that he “learned first-hand just how serious COVID-19 is.”

— Frank Bolling, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the last player to hit a grand slam off Sandy Koufax, has died. He was 88. Bolling died Saturday. He was diagnosed with cancer about five years ago, according to a notice posted by the funeral home handling the arrangements. Bolling played 12 seasons in the majors, six with Detroit and six with the Braves, and hit .254 with 106 home runs. He won a Gold Glove in 1958 with the Tigers and for part of that season, his double-play partner was his older brother, shortstop Milt Bolling.

NBA-JERSEYS

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to wear own name on jersey in Orlando

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis will wear his own name on the back of his jersey when the Los Angeles Lakers return to action. Davis and LeBron James both declined to choose a social justice message to replace their names on the back of their jerseys during the NBA restart. Davis said he was “torn between” choosing from among the 29 approved messages and sticking with his name. In the end, the seven-time All-Star decided that he wanted to represent his family name because it’s very important to him.

James said he decided to forgo a social justice message because the available options didn’t “resonate” for him or his particular feelings about the movement. James would have liked to choose his own slogan, but wasn’t angry that it wasn’t allowed.

Both James and Davis have been outspoken about social justice causes in the past, although the younger Davis is less vocal than James.

The Lakers open play in Orlando on July 30 against the Clippers.

WORLD TEAMTENNIS-FANS

Fans welcomed to World TeamTennis matches in West Virginia

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — World TeamTennis has welcomed fans to matches at a resort in West Virginia. The matches started Sunday at The Greenbrier, where the entire three-week season is being held. There were strict measures in place at the matches to ensure health and safety as confirmed cases of the new coronavirus soar across the country.

Anyone who wasn’t a player wore a mask inside the tennis stadium, and fans had their temperatures checked prior to entering.

Rows of seats near courtside were covered up to allow for social distancing.

Up to 500 spectators are being allowed at each of the outdoor matches at the 2,500-seat court.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Major League Soccer postponed a match between Toronto FC and D.C. United shortly before it was scheduled to begin Sunday morning because of one unconfirmed positive test and one inconclusive test for the coronavirus. The unconfirmed positive test was for a D.C. United player, while a Toronto player returned the inconclusive test. The league announced Sunday night that the match would be rescheduled for today with a 9 a.m. EDT kickoff after all players on both teams had tested negative during the additional round of testing.

The postponement is the latest hiccup for the tournament in Florida, which has already had two teams drop out because of a spate of COVID-19 cases. FC Dallas and Nashville were both withdrawn earlier this week, reducing the tournament to 24 teams. FC Dallas had 10 players and one coach test positive for the virus. Nashville had nine players test positive.

In other developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic:

— NHL teams return to the ice today for the first time since March as the 24 that qualified for the expanded playoffs open two-week training camps. Mixed with the excitement is the uncertainty of which and how many players might opt out and how the long layoff could contribute to injuries. It’s a training camp unlike any in history, with players coming back from a four-month absence to compete for the Stanley Cup. It’s a two-week sprint from home cities to Toronto for Eastern teams and Edmonton, Alberta, for their Western counterparts.

— For the first time since the coronavirus shut down sports and chased away spectators, fans have returned to elite European soccer. Thousands of spectators turned out Sunday to see Paris Saint-Germain’s superstars back on a pitch. For their return to work, PSG’s marquee attacking duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe wore face masks in red, white and blue PSG colors and messages of thanks for health workers. The exhibition match was the first encounter in front of spectators to feature one of Europe’s elite clubs since the outbreak erupted. Only 5,000 people were allowed inside Le Havre’s 25,000-seat stadium to see the French League 2 club take on PSG’s star-studded squad.

— Jockey Flavien Prat has tested positive for COVID-19 after riding in Kentucky. Del Mar officials said Prat was tested Sunday in La Jolla and was told shortly thereafter that he had a positive result. The 27-year-old jockey had been scheduled to ride eight horses at Del Mar on Sunday, but was removed from those mounts. He was in Kentucky to ride a day earlier. Prat, a three-time leading rider at Del Mar, is quarantining at home for at least 10 days. Del Mar requires all riders traveling from other locations to be tested before being able to ride at the seaside track north of San Diego.

HORSE RACING-DEL MAR-FATALITY

3-year-old filly euthanized after workout at Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 3-year-old filly was euthanized after completing a workout at Del Mar, the track’s first fatality of its summer racing season.

Lovely Lilia had just completed a four-furlong workout in 49.20 seconds during training hours Saturday when she was pulled up and vanned off the track. Veterinarians found that she could not recover from the unspecified injury and was euthanized.

Lovely Lilia was trained by Vladimir Cerin. She had two wins in seven career starts and earnings of $37,551, according to Equibase.

Del Mar’s summer meet opened Friday. The seaside track north of San Diego ranks among the country’s safest tracks, according to The Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database. It had a rate of 0.62 fatal injuries per 1,000 starts last year. The national average for tracks that reported was 1.68.

BRITAIN-SUBSTANCE TEST

UK Sport says welfare not risked with athlete substance test

LONDON (AP) —The UK Sport government agency said athletes’ welfare was not put at risk with the use of an experimental substance ahead of the 2012 London Olympics that was disclosed for the first time Sunday by a newspaper.

The Mail on Sunday reported public money was used to provide a select band of athletes with an energy drink called DeltaG, claiming there were no guarantees the product did not cause side-effects nor was it certain to be cleared by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

UK Sport said it had consulted with WADA and UK Anti-Doping before using the product to make sure it complied with guidelines and that the health of athletes would not be put on the line for more medals.

UK Sport did not say why the use of drink was not previously disclosed. The Mail on Sunday said waivers and non-disclosure forms had to be signed by those on the trial.

In world and national news…

BEIJING (AP) — China says it will impose sanctions on three U.S. lawmakers and one ambassador in response to similar actions taken by the U.S. against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against Muslims in the Xinjiang region. Those targeted were U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, Rep. Chris Smith and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback. The four have been critical of the ruling Communist Party’s policies toward minority groups and people of faith. Last week, the U.S. imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials, including Chen Quanguo, who heads the region of Xinjiang, where more than 1 million members of Muslim minority groups have been incarcerated in what China terms de-radicalization and retraining centers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump’s campaign say they have now hired 1,500 field staffers, aiming to convert their financial advantage over Democrats into votes in November. The joint field effort of the two organizations, Trump Victory, announced Monday the hiring of an additional 300 staffers set to hit 20 target states by Wednesday in the largest field operation ever mounted by a Republican. The goal is to turn out votes on behalf of Republicans up and down the ticket this fall. The Trump team says it’s on pace to eclipse the 2.2 million volunteer total that helped reelect President Barack Obama in 2012.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Kelly Preston has died at age 57. John Travolta, Preston’s husband of 28 years, confirmed late Sunday that his wife had died after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Preston enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television, appearing in “Jerry Maguire,” “Twins” and at times starring with her husband in films like “Battlefield Earth” and “Gotti.” The couple was married in 1991 in Paris after meeting on a film set, and had three children together. They experienced tragedy in 2009 when their son Jett died after a seizure in the Bahamas.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid figures Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59. State television the South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported that Mandela died at a Johannesburg hospital early Monday morning. At the time of her death, she was South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark. The Mandelas’ daughter came to prominence in 1985, when the white minority government offered to release Nelson Mandela from prison if he denounced violence perpetrated by his movement, the Africa National Congress, against apartheid, the brutal system of racial discrimination enforced in South Africa at that time. His letter rejecting this offer was read by his young daughter Zindzi at a packed public meeting and broadcast around the world.

Pakistani authorities are banning open-air livestock markets in cities for the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, people will be allowed to buy and sell sacrificial animals at the designated 700 markets, which will be set up on the outskirts of cities across the country. These markets will only remain open from dawn to dusk. Monday’s move comes as Pakistan reported 69 more COVID-19 deaths, taking total fatalities to 5,266. Pakistan now has 251,625 confirmed cases and the decision to ban open-air cattle markets within the cities was announced at a meeting of National Command and Control Center, which supervises country’s response to the new virus.