CSi Weather…

.Critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and
early evening across central and much of western North Dakota
including the James River Valley. Northwest winds will gust to 45 mph, with relative humidity values dropping into the 20s.

The gusty winds and low relative humidity values will combine
with dry fuels.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says, the National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for Stutsman County and the entire area to go into effect Tuesday, October 6 at noon and remain in effect until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.  Critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and evening due to gusty winds and low relative humidity.

The issuance of the RED FLAG WARNING is a trigger for the Stutsman County Open Burning Ordinance burning restrictions to go into effect.  The ordinance itself is in effect 365 days a year.  However, the ordinance restricts burning only when the Fire Danger Rating for Stutsman County is in the “VERY HIGH” or “EXTREME” categories or if a “RED FLAG WARNING” has been issued by the National Weather Service.

Even though today’s Fire Danger Rating is in the MODERATE category, the issuance of the RED FLAG WARNING takes precedence. When burning restrictions are in effect, the ordinance dictates that NO burning is permitted within Stutsman County. This includes starting, conducting, allowing, maintaining, or soliciting any open burn activities.

Violations of the open burning ordinance will be enforced.  A violation is a Class B misdemeanor, for which a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a fine of $1,500.00 or both may be imposed.

This ordinance is in effect in all of Stutsman County including its incorporated cities that do not have their own open burning ordinances.  The ordinance does not include the City of Jamestown which has its own ordinances relating to burning.

The daily Fire Danger Rating can be found either by going to the Stutsman County website at www.co.stutsman.nd.us and clicking on the green “Fire Danger” icon at the top of the page, or by calling the Stutsman County Communications Center at 701-252-1000.  A full version of the burn ordinance can also be found at the County website under Departments, choose Zoning, and click on “Burn Ban Ordinance” on the left-hand side of the page.  Information regarding RED FLAG WARNINGS can be found by going to the Bismarck National Weather Service website at https://www.weather.gov/bis/#.

Stutsman County information

 

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. Much of central and northwest North Dakota including the James River Valley.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Forecast…

.REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny.  Windy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest

winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph increasing to

northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the

afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest

winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to

15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds

around 5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds

5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and

slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of

precipitation 30 percent.

.COLUMBUS DAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the lower 60s.

 

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools announced Monday that a student at Jefferson Elementary was hit by a vehicle on Central Avenue as he was crossing the road on Monday, October 5. The student was transported to Mercy Hospital for evaluation and precautionary reasons.

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said we are very thankful that our student will be ok; however, this does serve as a safety reminder for all of us. Please tell your children to use crosswalks when crossing the street and we encourage parents/guardians to drop off your child in the parking lots when available or use the same side of the road as the school.Johnson encouraged the community to be extra cautious in our school zones, especially before and after school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding student and school safety, please feel free to contact either myself or School Resource Officer Sean Hagen at sean.hagen@k12.nd.us or 701.840.9761.

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483

 

North Dakota health officials have confirmed 12 new hospitalizations and three deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The results released Monday lifted the state’s total to 277 deaths and 112 hospitalizations. The fatalities included a woman in her 90s from McHenry County, a woman in her 80s from Stark County and a man in his 80s from Ward County. All had underlying health conditions. There were 312 positive tests in the last day, for a positivity rate of just more than 7%. More than 23,860 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Active cases stand at 3,693, an increase of 86 from Sunday.

COVID-19 Stats

Mon Oct 5, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 255

Active Cases 31

Recovered 224

 

Stutsman

New Positives  5

Total Positives  548

Active Cases 45

Recovered 499

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

4,737 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

666,931 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

312 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

23,862 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

7.03% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

3,693 Total Active Cases

-86 Individuals from yesterday

395 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (292 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

19,892 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

112 – Currently Hospitalized

+12 – Individuals from yesterday

3 – New Deaths*** (277 total deaths since the pandemic began)


INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

  • Woman in her 90s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
  • Woman in her 80s from Stark County with underlying health conditions.
  • Man in his 80s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.


COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY

  • Benson County – 5
  • Bottineau County – 4
  • Burke County – 1
  • Burleigh County – 47
  • Cass County – 50
  • Dickey County – 9
  • Dunn County – 2
  • Eddy County – 1
  • Emmons County – 14
  • Golden Valley County – 2
  • Grand Forks County – 47
  • Grant County – 3
  • Hettinger County – 1
  • Kidder County – 2
  • McHenry County – 2
  • McIntosh County – 5
  • McKenzie County – 6
  • McLean County – 3
  • Mercer County – 14
  • Morton County – 9
  • Mountrail County – 3
  • Nelson County – 6
  • Ramsey County – 11
  • Renville Count – 2
  • Richland County – 2
  • Rolette County – 3
  • Sioux County – 2
  • Stark County – 11
  • Stutsman County – 5
  • Traill County – 2
  • Walsh County – 3
  • Ward County – 13
  • Williams County – 22

 

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
****
The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on FacebookTwitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Jamestown (CSi) – the Jamestown Public School Board received an update on positive COVID-19 positive cases reported this school year in the public school district .

Central Valley Health Unit Administrator Robin Iszler said the public health district continues to work with the schools following up of positive cases and also identifying close contacts.

She pointed outthat at the start of this academic school year,  there was a spike of cases in the community over a 14-day period.

Since that time, there has been a drop in positive, active cases in Jamestown.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech said that contact tracing in the district and with Central Valley Health is important.

Also Monday South Central Human Service Center Regional Director, Dan Cramer told the about mental health issues with children.

The Community Input Session with the instructional model will be held Monday October 19, from 6:15-p.m., to 8:15-p.m., with virtual options available.

Video of the meeting in this story at CSiNewsNow.com

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds travelers that this week First Avenue pavement markings are changing.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, just First Avenue marking are being changed in conjunction with the project.

The purpose is to outline the lane changes from four lanes to two lanes and right turn lane indicators.

He added that pedestrian crossing signs will be installed, with the pedestrian crossing beacons to be put up next spring.

 

With the 2021 City Budget he said, with $900,000 coming to the city from the federal CARES Act, over five months earlier this year, the city budget will allow for a $1,000 increase in city employee budgets, over 2021,and will allow for adding to the General Fund Budget, to help offset shortfalls in anticipated revenues.

He pointed out that with a minimum of a $2-million cushion in the General Fund Reserve Fund, efforts continued to be made in adding dollars to the reserve.

 

 

Mayor Heinrich added that with the North Dakota Legacy Fund, having $7-Billion on hand for investments in North Dakota projects to benefit the state’s economy it could mean dollars coming to the Jamestown Buffalo City Park funding.

 

On our show the mayor said, the Frontier Village had a good tourism season this year, despite the slow in pandemic related travel.  He said Jamestown Parks & Recreation has assisted in Frontier Village projects, with refurbishing buildings.

 

He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.

 

Council Member Kamlitz was not present.  Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.

 

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Ernie  Williams appeared to address a “washboarding,” issue concerning a township road that abuts a city street.

He said, the township road is heavily traveled, and the roadway is deteriorating and requested a schedule for blading.

Mayor Heinrich said he would bring the issue to the city street department.

 

NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

Considered was a Resolution extending the Temporary Moratorium pertaining to possession of alcohol on public right-of-way through January 5, 2021, and extended to include offsale liquor that goes with food serving, as amended by Council member Steele.

The Council voted to approve, including the amendment.

 

ORDINANCES:

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was held,  concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

 

The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, was approved.

 

The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 was approved.

 

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Mayor Heinrich reported that a four lane to three lane conversion including right turning lanes, of First Avenue is taking place with restriping the pavement.   He said it will be a little “painful,” for motorists to adjust to the changes.  This is the first phase of reconfiguring the roadway under the Road Diet Plan.

Travis Dillman said the four pedestrian crossings will be temporarily installed, with the permanent crossing installed next summer.

 

He commented on improvements to Frontier Village, as he talked about on Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, with the story at CSiNewsNow.com

 

He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.

 

He also commented on the COVID-19 situation in Jamestown and Stutsman County, with a recent surge.

He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy.

 

Also passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

 

Bids for city trucks:

 

City Attorney Leo Ryan said a defect was noted in the bids from Wesley Motors. He said the defect is waivable.  The City Council moved to open the bid, and all bids.   Upon opening the bids, the name on the Wesley bid and the bond were different.

Ryan said those should not be allowed.

 

A Resolution awarding the bid for a One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body) for the Sanitation Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,632, which was the low bid. The City Council voted unanimously to accept.

 

A Resolution awarding the bid for One (1) New Roll Off Truck (Cab, Chassis & Hoist) for the Solid Waste Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,445 was passed.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

Update

Valley City  (VCSU) Valley City area voters will have the opportunity, to attend a candidate forum.

A District 24 candidate forum and a discussion of the two measures that will be on the ballot will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in Vangstad Auditorium.

Ellen Chaffee, Ph.D., former president of VCSU, will speak briefly about the measures, sharing her position on Nos. 1 and 2 and her thoughts on why No. 3 is no longer on the ballot. Chaffee is a board member of the group that initiated Measure 3.

Following Chaffee’s presentation, the six legislative candidates for District 24 will then be invited to respond to her presentation and also briefly state why each is running. Audience members will then be able to submit written questions on any topic for candidate response.

The District 24 Democrat-NPL candidates are Senator Larry Robinson, Senate candidate, and Naomi Muscha and Bradley Edin, running for seats in the House of Representatives. The Republican candidates are Senate candidate Mike Wobbema and Representative Dwight Kiefert and Cole Christensen, running for House seats.

The event, sponsored by “What in the World Is Going On?,” will be moderated by Anthony Dutton, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Social Science Department.

VCSU health and safety protocols will be observed, including physical distancing and mandatory face coverings.

 

Dave Carlsrud

Valley City (Chamber)   Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud with a message for resident.

Greetings Folks

*Please “Think”. A number of Campaign signs have been stolen! Whether or not a candidate is your candidate of choice, be thankful for people who are willing to step up, run and serve. Oh, did I mention, stealing is wrong and thieves will be prosecuted?

*The weather is mellowing, try getting out and enjoying  it.

*September 24th VCSU hosted a Social Issues Forum on the lawn at McFarland Hall. It was a beautiful setting and evening. There were introductory statements followed by an “open mic” segment. A number of people shared experiences of which all were heartfelt and informative. A mutual respect for the other person’s position in life was exhibited. Thank you all for the event and thank you Daijah for inviting me. “To move along, we need to get along”.

*Fun! Have you seen the new lights in City Park? It was accomplished with a Parks & Recreation and Valley City partnership. Thanks to Valley City Public works for installing, they look great.

*Thank you all for efforts you have made battling the virus. The daily numbers of positive tests have been in the lower single digits recently; keep up your good work. ** Hygiene, Social Distance and “MaskUpND” when you can’t social distance. “Work towards “Green”

*Good News: Saturday I had the pleasure of observing two of our police officers help an elderly person who was up town and lost. They were compassionate and efficient in accomplishing their mission. Thank you to the officers and Todd Christiansen.

*Please, exercise your right to vote.

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” (Special Olympics Oath)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

Jamestown  (CSi)  COVID-19 Testing this week, is Wednesday October 7, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

On Wednesday, from 9:00AM-1:00PM; 2nd St NE (road over viaduct) to 3rd Ave NE; 2nd Ave NE (in front of Civic Center) from 2ND St NE to 3rd St NE; also 2nd Ave N from 1st St W to 3rd St NE will be closed for Covid-19 testing.
There will be signs put in place for entrance to the Depot as well as where to enter for testing.
Testing at the Civic Center will resume to Fridays on October 16 through December 18, 2020.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston State College President John MIller says he’s retiring at the end of the school year. Miller started at the school as vice president for academic affairs in 2015. He served as acting president for a year before he was named fulltime president in June 2017, In a letter sent to campus late last week, Miller said he would be retiring effective on June 30, 2021. Miller was unanimously appointed by the state Board of Higher Education in 2017.

Bismarck   (CSi)  – Gov. Doug Burgum will host the 2020 Main Street ND Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, livestreamed from the Bismarck Event Center. The interactive, virtual summit will serve as a forum for information on the community planning principles behind the three pillars of the governor’s Main Street Initiative: a 21st century workforce; smart, efficient infrastructure; and healthy, vibrant communities.

Burgum will deliver the summit’s welcoming remarks at 9 a.m. Tuesday, highlighting the progress of communities engaged in the Main Street Initiative and discussing this year’s summit theme, “Building Resilient Communities.” The governor will hold a media availability at 10 a.m. Tuesday after his opening remarks.

Final details for the breakout sessions and speakers can be found at https://belegendary.link/2020-Main-Street-ND-Agenda.

In sports…

NDAPSSA H.S. Football Polls

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

Class AAA

Sixth Poll

Team Rec. Pts. LW

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

1. Bismarck Century (12) 4-0 86 1

2. West Fargo Sheyenne (4) 4-0 74 2

3. Bismarck High (3) 4-0 63 3

4. Fargo Davies 5-0 39 4

5. Fargo Shanley 4-1 16 5

Others receiving votes: Jamestown (4-0).

Class AA

Sixth Poll

Team Rec. Pts. LW

1. Bismarck St. Mary’s (19) 5-0 95 1

2. Hillsboro-Central Valley 5-1 73 2

3. Kindred 3-0 54 3

4. Beulah 3-2 42 4

5. Central Cass 3-2 21 5

No other teams receiving votes.

– The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) announced its fifth installment of volleyball players-of-the week honors Monday. Baylie Dashner of Dickinson State was selected as the Attacker-of-the-Week, while her teammate  Karlie Cleveland was named as the Setter-of-the-Week. Kallene Klever of Valley City State (N.D.) was chosen as the  Defender-of-the-Week.

– Dashner led Dickinson  State to a pair of North Star Athletic Association conference home victories, including a 3-2 thriller over Viterbo (Wis.) and  a 3-0 sweep over Waldorf (Iowa). She smashed 15 kills and hit .237 against the V-Hawks, as well as three blocks (1 solo,

2 assist). She followed up with 12 kills and nine digs versus WU. For the week, Dashner averaged 3.4 kills per set and  registered a hitting efficiency of .328. She also had 13 digs (1.6 digs per set) and three blocks.

– Cleveland averaged 7.8 set assists  in helping Dickinson State (N.D.) to a pair of home North Star Athletic Association conference wins, including victories  over Viterbo (Wis.) 3-2 and Waldorf (Iowa) 3-0. She tallied 32 assists and collected nine digs versus the V-Hawks,  followed by 30 assists and three service aces against the Warriors. For the week, Cleveland contributed 62 set assists, 11 digs and five service aces. She also had six blocks (2 solo, 4 assist).

– Klever tallied double  figure digs in al three matches as Valley City State (N.D.) went 1-2 record for the week. She achieved a perfect receiving  percentage in 46 receptions for the week. Klever tallied 43 digs, averaging 4.3 digs per set for the Vikings. She also had  three service aces and five set assists.

Dickinson State (N.D.) and Viterbo (Wis.) returned to North Star Athletic Association conference action on Oct. 2. The  Blue Hawks recorded their first-ever NSAA conference win over the V-Hawks, winning in a five-set thriller in Dickinson,  N.D. DiSU also swept Waldorf (Iowa) in three straight sets on Oct. 3, lifting the Blue Hawks’ overall/NSAA conference  record to 2-1.

Viterbo bounced back in the winning column after sweeping Valley City State (N.D.) on the road on Oct. 3. The V-Hawks  are 2-3 overall record and 2-1 NSAA conference record.

VCSU defeated Waldorf in four sets on Oct. 2 in Valley City, N.D. The Vikings, who lost to Jamestown (N.D.) in three  straight sets on Sept. 30, is 3-7 overall record and 2-1 NSAA conference record. The Warriors remained winless in seven matches (0-7 overall record) and five NSAA conference matches (0-5 record).

Monday

2020 Girl’s State golf tournament

Round One

Souris Valley Golf Course in Minot.

Jamestown 11th place of 12 teams  tied with Grand Forks Red River at 369.

Fargo Shanley in first after with 325

In Second, Mandan, with a 328.

In Third, Bismarck Century with a 334.

1. Fargo Shanley 325

2. Mandan 328

3. Bismarck Century 334

4. Fargo Davies 344

5. Fargo South 355

6. Bismarck Legacy 361

7. Bismarck 365

8. Fargo North 367

9. Wahpeton 367

10. Grand Forks Red River 369

11. Jamestown 369

12. Williston 377

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.—  (UJ) The University of Jamestown women’s golf team is in third place after the first round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Fall Championships, being held at Dakota Dunes Country Club.

UJ’s score of 363 is two shots back of second-place Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) and 47 shots behind leader Morningside (Iowa). The Jimmies are five shots ahead of Concordia (Neb.) and six shots ahead of Briar Cliff (Iowa).

Paige Argent (SR/Minot, N.D.) had the top round one score for Jamestown and is tied for seventh at 12-over 85.

Izzy Marchino (JR/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) is just outside the top 10, tied for 11th at 17-over 90.

Haley Malone (SO/Moorhead, Minn.) is tied for 21st at 20-over 93, Faith Justesen (FR/Hawley, Minn.) tied for 26th at 22-over 95, and Jayme Carlson (SO/Hartford, S.D.) tied for 36th at 26-over 99.

Sam Knight of Morningside is the leader at 3-over 76.

The second round begins Tuesday at noon. The final 36 holes of the tournament will be played in the spring at Bent Tree Golf Course in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

VCSU – M-State Dual @ Detroit Country Club

Men’s &Women’s Golf

Team Results

Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

 

MLB-DIVISION SERIES

Yankees, Astros cruise to series-opening win

UNDATED (AP) — Both the New York Yankees and Houston Astros are 3-0 this postseason after taking Game 1 of their respective AL Division Series.

The Yankees banged out four home runs in a 9-3 smashing of the Rays. Tampa Bay led 3-2 until Kyle Higashioka and Aaron Judge belted solo shots off Tampa Bay starter and loser Blake Snell in the fifth inning.

The Yanks put it out of reach with a five-run ninth capped by Giancarlo Stanton’s grand slam.

Clint Frazier also hit a solo blast and Aaron Hicks went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for New York.

Gerrit Cole struck out eight and allowed three runs over six innings, including homers by Randy Arozarena and Ji-Man Choi.

In Los Angeles, Carlos Correa homered twice and had four RBIs in the Astros’ 10-5 rout of the Athletics. The A’s led 5-3 in the sixth until George Springer laced an RBI double and scored on Jose Altuve’s (al-TOO’-vayz) two-run single.

Houston plated four in the sixth following an error by shortstop Marcus Semien with two out and nobody on.

Alex Bregman also homered for the Astros, who entered the postseason after compiling a losing record.

Khris Davis, Sean Murphy and Matt Olson homered for the Athletics, who will try to even the series on Tuesday.

MLB-NEWS

Hoskins has Tommy John surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last week.

The team says he’s expected to return to play in four to six months.

Hoskins injured his ulnar collateral ligament when his non-throwing arm collided with a baserunner on Sept. 12 against Miami.

 

NFL MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL DOUBLEHEADER…

UNDATED (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had to wait an extra day to face the New England Patriots, but it was worth it.

The Chiefs shut down a sputtering offense in a 26-10 win over the Patriots. New England had to play without former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, who was sidelined after contracting COVID-19. Brian Hoyer was ineffective for almost three full quarters before being replaced by Jarrett Stidham, who led a touchdown drive to put the Pats within 13-10.

New England also played without top running back Sony Michel due to a quad injury.

Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman grabbed short scoring passes from Patrick Mahomes (mah-HOHMZ’) Jr., who 236 yards passing in a somewhat shaky performance by his standards.

Tyrann Mathieu returned a late interception for the clinching touchdown as the Chiefs improved to 4-0 while dropping the Patriots to 2-2.

Like the Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers are 4-0 following a 30-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Aaron Rodgers passed for 327 yards and tossed three of his four TD passes to Robert Tonyan. The Packers QB has thrown for 13 touchdowns without an interception this year.

The Packers have opened the season scoring 30 points in each of their first four games for the first time in team history.

Todd Gurley’s two touchdown runs couldn’t stop the Falcons from their first 0-4 start since 1999, when they followed a Super Bowl season by going 5-11.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFL

Goodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violations

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has warned the league’s 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the regular-season schedule.

Goodell wrote in the memo obtained by The Associated Press that “compliance is mandatory” and that teams need to recommit to protocols and best practices for the duration of the season.

The NFL was forced to reschedule Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Titans when Tennessee had the league’s first coronavirus outbreak, which has affected 20 organization members, including 10 players. That game was moved to Week 7, causing adjustments that also impacted the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL-NEWS

Texans fire coach Bill O’Brien after 0-4 start

UNDATED (AP) — Houston Texans coach and general manager Bill O’Brien has been fired.

The firing comes after Sunday’s loss to the Vikings dropped the Texans to 0-4 for the first time since 2008.

After assuming the role of general manager in the offseason, O’Brien received almost universal criticism when he shipped superstar receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona for running back David Johnson and draft picks.

O’Brien was in his seventh season in Houston where he compiled a 100-52 record. He won the AFC South four times in his tenure, including the past two years.

In other NFL news:

— Cleveland powerful Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb will miss “several weeks” with a sprained ligament in his right knee. Chubb injured his MCL in the first quarter of Sunday’s 49-38 win over the Cowboys, moving the Browns to 3-1 for the first time in 19 years.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-BOWDEN-VIRUS

Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden, 90, tests positive for virus

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has tested positive for the coronavirus. Family friend and Bowden’s former publicist Kim Shiff says the 90-year-old Bowden had been hospitalized in Tallahassee, Florida, for about two weeks. He returned home late last week and was informed he had tested positive.

Bowden told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday he had not exhibited symptoms of COVID-19.

Bowden coached Florida State for 34 years and is second on the career victories list in major college football behind the late Joe Paterno of Penn State.

NBA-76ers-RIVERS

Rivers introduced as Sixers coach

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have introduced Doc Rivers as their coach. Rivers takes over as the 25th head coach in 76ers history after a seven-season run as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Rivers said coaching All-Stars Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) and Ben Simmons made the job too good to pass up. Rivers won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. With the Clippers, he twice lost playoff series after taking a 3-1 lead.

NHL-NEWS

Oilers star McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

UNDATED (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.

The team says the 23-year-old forward is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms.

McDavid is widely considered the best player in the NHL after being taken first overall in the 2015 draft. The captain of the Oilers had 34 goals and 97 points in 64 games during the pandemic-shortened season.

The NHL made it through its postseason in bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton without one positive test in August and September.

In other NHL moves:

— The Wild have traded goalie Devan Dubnyk (DOOB’-nihk) and forward Ryan Donato to the Sharks for draft picks, in separate deals. Dubnyk is coming off his worst season since joining the Wild, going 12-15-2 with a 3.35 goals-against average and an .890 save percentage. Donato is a solid two-way, third-line center who had 14 goals, 23 points and a plus-5 in 62 games last season.

— Longtime NHL defenseman Matt Niskanen is retiring with one year left on his contract with the Flyers. The 33-year-old Niskanen had eight goals and 33 points in 68 games for Philadelphia this past season. The Flyers followed Niskanen’s decision by signing blueliner Justin Braun to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.8 million.

— The Penguins have placed 33-year-old defenseman Jack Johnson on waivers so it can buy out the remaining three years of the deal he signed with the club in 2018. Johnson has struggled to keep pace with faster forwards during his tenure in Pittsburgh.

— The Maple Leafs have signed center Jason Spezza (SPEHT’-suh) to a one-year, $700,000 contract. It marks the second straight one-year deal at the NHL minimum with the Leafs for the 37-year-old Toronto native. Spezza had nine goals and 25 points in 58 regular-season games with Toronto last season.

TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN

Djokovic reaches quarterfinals again

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) has reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 11th consecutive year, extending his own Open-era record at the tournament. The top-seeded Djokovic faced his toughest challenge yet this year at Roland Garros but still won rather easily against No. 15 seed Karen Khachanov, taking the last four games to close out a 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 match.

Djokovic has won all 12 sets he’s played in Paris this year and dropped a total of only 25 games so far. He lost five games in each of his first three matches.

Other fourth-round winners on the men’s side were Stefano Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Pablo Carreno Busta (sah-RAYN’-yoh BOOS’-tah). Rublev was the only men’s player to lose a set, dropping a first-set tiebreak before sweeping the last three sets.

Women’s fourth seed Sofia Kenin had to rally to reach the quarterfinals. The American dropped her opening set before taking control in a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Fiona Ferro.

Seventh seed Petra Kvitova won her fourth-round match in straight sets, as did Laura Siegemund. American Danielle Collins plays her fourth-round match against Ons Jabeur on Tuesday.

SUPREME COURT-MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS

High court allows minor-leaguers’ class-action suit to proceed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed from minor league baseball players who allege they are being paid less than minimum wage.

The lawsuit involves minor league players in Arizona, California and Florida. The justices offered no comment Monday in rejecting Major League Baseball’s appeal.

The players first sued major league teams in February 2014, claiming most earn less than $7,500 annually in violation of several laws.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask. Trump climbed the South Portico steps, removed his mask and declared, “I feel good.” Trump, who remains contagious, is expected to continue his recovery at the White House, where he will be cared for 24/7 by a team of doctors and nurses.

 

SEATTLE (AP) — Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump’s advice not to fear the disease. The world’s most prominent coronavirus patient tweeted Monday that he’s feeling great and that people shouldn’t let COVID-19 dominate them. Seneca Nation member and New York resident Marc Papaj lost his mother, grandmother and aunt to the virus. He was finding it tough to follow the president’s advice not to let the virus “dominate your life.” On the contrary, he says his loss will forever dominate the rest of his life. At least 210,000 Americans have died from the virus since March.

 

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The 2020 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to Briton Roger Penrose, German Reinhard Genzel and American Andrea Ghez for advancing our understanding of black holes. Penrose proved with mathematics that the formation of black holes was possible, based heavily on Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Genzel and Ghez discovered a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. Goran Hansson of the Royal Swedish Academy announced the recipients. The prestigious award comes with a gold medal and prize money of over $1.1 million courtesy of a bequest left by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel.

 

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has opened its new term with a jolt from two conservative justices on the question of same-sex marriage. Justice Clarence Thomas suggested in a statement that the court needs to revisit the issue after having affirmed the right to gay marriage. Justice Samuel Alito joined him in the statement. The matter resurfaces as the court is expected to take a turn to the right if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed for the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Reversing the court’s decision in the gay marriage case would seem a tall order. But the statement underscores liberals’ fears that the court could roll back some of their hardest-fought gains.

 

Stocks have wavered on uncertainty over prospects for fresh economic stimulus and over President Donald Trump’s return to the White House to complete his recovery from the coronavirus. Shares fell Tuesday in Paris and London but rose in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Shanghai’s markets are closed for a holiday. U.S. futures edged lower. Investors were encouraged by comments by both Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi noting the importance of more support for the economy. Worries over flaring outbreaks of the coronavirus have raised the urgency of fresh stimulus but it’s unclear if the Democrats and Republicans will manage to reach an agreement.

 

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