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Notice:
Today, October 28, 2020, 12TH Ave SE from 6th to 7th St SE will be closed for installation of new water hydrants. The street will remain closed until work is finished.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes as necessary.
North Dakota has topped more than 200 deaths in October from COVID-19. Health officials reported an additional 15 deaths on Tuesday, bringing the overall statewide death toll from the virus to 476. The sum includes 205 deaths that have occurred so far in October, surpassing the previous monthly high set in September at 123. The deaths included nine women and six men, all in their 60s or older. The North Dakota Department of Health reported 896 new cases on Tuesday, and a daily positivity rate of almost 15%.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
Tues. Oct. 27, 2020
11- am
Barnes
New Positives 6
Total Positives 357
Active Cases 55
Recovered 301
Stutsman
New Positives 13
Total Positives 858
Active Cases 127
Recovered 725
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
BY THE NUMBERS
6,505 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
829,052 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began
896 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
39,130 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
14.82% – Daily Positivity Rate**
6,315 Total Active Cases
-131 Individuals from yesterday
1,005 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (683 with a recovery date of yesterday****)
32,339 – Total recovered since the pandemic began
161 – Currently Hospitalized
-12 – Individuals from yesterday
15 – New Deaths*** (476 total deaths since the pandemic began)
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
To simplify and clarify messaging around deaths, we will no longer reporting underlying health conditions. For more information on the change, please view the October 23 news briefing beginning at 40:48. For more detailed information on deaths, please visit the NDDoH dashboard.
- Woman in her 90s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 60s from Grand Forks County.
- Woman in her 90s from Grand Forks County.
- Woman in her 80s from McHenry County.
- Man in his 70s from Ransom County.
- Woman in her 70s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 90s from Ward County.
- Man in his 80s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 80s from Ward County
- Woman in her 90s from Ward County.
- Man in his 80s from Ward County.
- Man in his 70s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 70s from Ward County
- Man in his 60s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 100s from Williams County.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY
- Adams County – 6
- Barnes County – 8
- Benson County – 3
- Bottineau County – 15
- Bowman County – 3
- Burke County – 1
- Burleigh County – 176
- Cass County – 135
- Cavalier County – 3
- Dickey County – 4
- Divide County – 5
- Dunn County – 2
- Eddy County – 7
- Emmons County – 2
- Foster County – 3
- Golden Valley County – 1
- Grand Forks County – 146
- Grant County – 3
- Griggs County – 5
- Hettinger County – 3
- Kidder County – 6
- LaMoure County – 1
- McHenry County – 3
- McIntosh County – 1
- McKenzie County – 13
- McLean County – 16
- Mercer County – 15
- Morton County – 45
- Mountrail County – 5
- Nelson County – 3
- Oliver County – 1
- Pembina County – 6
- Pierce County – 4
- Ramsey County – 17
- Ransom County – 6
- Renville County – 3
- Richland County – 15
- Rolette County – 13
- Sargent County – 1
- Sheridan County – 1
- Sioux County – 4
- Stark County – 16
- Steele County – 1
- Stutsman County – 13
- Towner County – 6
- Traill County – 7
- Walsh County – 28
- Ward County – 81
- Wells County – 5
- Williams County – 29
* 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. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.
**** 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 Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Bismarck (Prairie Public Radio) Bismarck has become the latest North Dakota city to adopt a mask mandate, to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Prairie Public Radio, heard on CSi Cable 77 reported, that the vote was 3 to 2.
The mandate does not have any penalties.
Commissioner Nancy Guy said she proposed the mandate, because she fears if Bismarck and Burleigh County don’t reduce the positivity rate, businesses and schools could again face shutdowns.
Guy was joined by Commissioners Greg Zenker and Steve Marquart in voting yes.
Commissioner Mark Splonskowsi was a “no” vote.
Mayor Steve Bakken was the other no vote. He said he still believes in personal responsibility.
About a half-dozen other cities in North Dakota have adopted a mask mandate
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Tourism, full board of directors meeting, heard a report, on the Buffalo City Park, feasibility study.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said the feasibility study with Apogee Attractions, pointed out that the feasibility study overview indicated that the project is favorable to come to fruition.
Searle and developer Brian Lunde met recently with the North Dakota Investment Board, and tapping into the North Dakota Legacy Fund, for the project. The legacy fund is geared to promote projects that benefit local communities, and the state of North Dakota.
He added that variables exist for the use of funding.
More studies will be done to address project costs, who will operate the park, and the cost of admission by visitors, and other items to address, along with the estimated annual number of visitors to The Buffalo City Park, now pegged at around 270,000, less than the first estimate of 318,000. Also to be addressed is the time each visitor will spend at the park, and other economic potential impacts.
As Searle said recently on our show and reported at CSiNewsNow.com that at Frontier Village a study continues with Frontier Village operations, and reviewing the future of buildings, to raze some structures for additional space for future buildings and plans.
Previously reported at CSiNewsNow.com
Also on our show, Searle Swedlund reviewed the plans in progress in the development of the Buffalo City Park, and noted the many features planned for the Park, including a hotel and restaurant in addition to the planned new location of the National Buffalo Museum on the footprint off I-94 on land currently owned by the North Dakota State Hospital, now the buffalo herd’s pasture land. He pointed out the proximity of the Park to the interstate, saying that the location is about three-tenths of a mile off I-94, which would be the closest attraction of its type to an interstate in North Dakota. The buffalo herd will be a major draw to the Park.
He said the North Dakota Legacy Fund dollars continue to be looked at as the major source of funding, promoting North Dakota as a whole as a continued major visitor attraction, with a good return on state dollars invested in the project. The state’s investment in the $47 million to $57 million project is estimated to generate annual revenues of $13-million with the annual operating costs of around $10 million.
JSDC has approved, with the City of Jamestown, funding for a market and financial feasibility assessment for Buffalo City Park from Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $25,000, with the City Share to be $20,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.. Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said feasibility study “Builds a case,” for the project, and studies traffic counts on I-94. The Park is estimated to draw 300,000 visitors annually.
On the drawing board is the planned Bison Discover Center, The Dakota Corral for children, plus, The Dakota Lands Pavilion, Gondola and Enhanced Dakota Thunder, Buffalo City Amphitheater, Bison Ranch BBQ, Bison Mall, and Tatanka Lodge, estimated to draw at least 300,000 tourists annually to Jamestown from traffic generated off I-94, and regional traffic.
The North American Bison Discovery Center could possibly become an expanded National Buffalo Museum location highlighting the history of the American Bison.
The proposed Buffalo City Park in Jamestown was discussed at a roundtable meeting in Bismarck on July 23, where the tourist attraction presentation was reviewed with state officials, and developers.
At the planning, funding, and development meeting were Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, along with North Dakota Commerce Commissioner, Michelle Kommer, and developers, Brian Lunde, and Apogee Attractions from Porter Ranch, California.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department is warning residents regarding a convicted sex offender relocated within the city of Jamestown.
Travis Lee Wedmore, resides at 438 2nd St. SW #2, Jamestown, ND
He presently has no vehicle.
Wedmore is a 36 year old white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 183 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.
Wedmore has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
Offense: Sexual Assault. Wedmore admitted to his probation officer that he was having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old girl.
Conviction Date: May 2005 in Burleigh County District Court.
Disposition: 1 year, 3 months suspended, 2 years supervised probation.
Wedmore is currently on GPS Monitoring.
Wedmore is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Wedmore are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (CVHD) – Central Valley Health District will be holding a flu vaccination clinic on Thursday, October 29. The clinic will be held at Civic Center in Jamestown and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for all ages.
Regular and high dose (65 and older) vaccine will be available. There will be 200 high dose vaccine available on a first come, first serve basis. If we run out of the high dose vaccine, you will be given a regular dose of flu vaccine.
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone be vaccinated against the flu, especially those at high-risk for complications. Anyone who wishes to be vaccinated are encouraged to attend the clinic.
All individuals wishing to be vaccinated should wear a short-sleeved shirt and should bring their insurance card for billing purposes. Most major insurance companies, including Medicare, cover the cost of the flu shot. Those with Medicare should present their Medicare card.
The general public should enter the Civic Center at the main door and proceed to the arena floor. Anyone 65 and older, or those with mobility issues, may enter at the north door near the Exchequer Room and proceed to the main area. Face coverings and social distancing will be required.
Central Valley Health District encourages all people to take precautions to protect themselves from getting the flu this season. These steps include washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and staying home from work and school when sick. For up-to-date information on the vaccination clinic and other local public health happenings, follow Central Valley Health on Facebook or visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org.
Valley City (CSi) Motorists are alerted that Barnes County 19 will be closed approximately ½ mile north of North Dakota Highway 26 for a culvert installation, with no detour provided. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes. This closure is expected to last a few days.
LaMoure (CSi) – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Tuesday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Office of Rural Development, has awarded three North Dakota cities with water and waste disposal loans and grants:
- City of Larimore – $26,366,500 loan for water, sewer and storm sewer upgrades for the city.
- City of Plaza – $1,529,000 loan and a $785,000 grant to help finance the construction of a water tower and the replacement of a water main.
- City of LaMoure – $653,000 loan to replace the current water tower and resolve inefficient water storage.
In LaMoure, funds will be used to improve existing water infrastructure.
The USDA reports, “The project will replace the current water tower with a new 300,000-gallon tank to resolve inefficient water storage.”
Hoeven adds, “These USDA loans and grants will help address infrastructure needs in these three cities, helping to provide clean water and enhance the well-being of residents.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Microsoft, a Walmart heir, and a Fargo media mogul are among the major financial backers of a proposed presidential library for Theodore Roosevelt in the state’s Badlands. The North Dakota Legislature last year approved $50 million to operate the library, but specified it must be matched by $100 million in private money to build it. The library foundation announced that it had obtained the $100 million in commitments late Tuesday, on what would be Roosevelt’s 162nd birthday. Roosevelt lived in North Dakota for four years before he went on to become the 26th U.S. president.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota and Minnesota residents who have been fighting plans for a Red River diversion channel around the Fargo-Moorhead area have agreed to a settlement with the public group managing the project. The agreement should end a federal lawsuit filed by upstream residents in 2013 and allow the $2.75 billion project to move forward. It was signed Monday by the Metro Flood Diversion Authority and several entities representing people who live south of north-flowing river. The agreement requires the diversion authority to provide compensation and flood prevention to political subdivisions located within Richland County in North Dakota and Wilkin County in Minnesota for potential impacts from the project. In turn, opponents agree to dismiss all challenges to the diversion.
In sports…
NDAPSSA High School Volleyball Polls
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
CLASS A
1. Century (15) 14-0 75
2. West Fargo 21-2 60
3. Jamestown 12-2 42
4. Fargo Davies 20-5 31
5. Mandan 9-4 6
Others Receiving Votes (RV): GF Red River (13-5) 5.
CLASS B
1. Linton-HMB (13) 17-0 147
3. Oakes 15-1 114
4. Langdon/Edmore/Munich 14-2 112
5. Dickinson Trinity 16-1 95
6. Northern Cass 10-1 62
7. Rugby 14-3 60
8. Flasher 13-1 45
9. Grafton 13-2 34
10. Des Lacs-Burlington 11-3 11
Others Receiving Votes (RV): Central Cass (11-3) 4, Heart River (12-3) 3, Kindred (9-2) 2, Velva (13-3) 2, Trenton (9-1) 1, Kenmare (11-3) 1, North Star (7-2) 1, Beulah (10-3) 1.
From the Oakes Public Schools Web Site:
(OPS) The (Oakes) football playoff game against Langdon scheduled for Saturday, October 31 2020, has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, this means the end of the Oakes Tornadoes’ Football season. We wish Langdon and the remaining teams good luck as they continue on in the playoffs. Congratulations to Tornado Football on another incredible season!
MLB-WORLD SERIES
Dodgers win Series for first time since 1988
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — For the first time in 32 years the Los Angeles Dodgers can call themselves World Series champions.
The Dodgers closed out their seventh championship by rallying for a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. It erases the pain felt by the Dodgers and their fans following World Series losses in 2017 and ’18.
The Rays led 1-0 until Los Angeles scored twice in the bottom of the sixth. Austin Barnes came home on a wild pitch by reliever Nick Anderson before Mookie Betts outraced first baseman Ji-Man Choi’s throw to the plate on a fielder’s choice.
Betts put a capper on the clincher by leading off the bottom of the eighth with a home run.
The Dodgers’ rally occurred right after Rays starter Blake Snell was lifted with one out in the sixth. He allowed just two hits while striking out nine in a 73-pitch performance. Manager Kevin Cash pulled the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner immediately after Austin Barnes singled.
Snell’s next three batters would have been Betts, Corey Seager and Justin Turner, who were a combined 0-for-6 with six strikeouts against the left-hander on Tuesday. Instead, Cash went with Anderson, who was charged with at least one run in each of his last seven appearances.
Tampa Bay’s lone run came courtesy of a first-inning blast by Randy Arozarena (ah-roh-zah-RAY’-nah). It was Arozarena’s 10th home run this postseason, extending his major league record.
The Dodgers allowed just five hits, two coming after starter Tony Gonsolin (GAHN’-sah-lihn) was pulled with two out in the second inning. Julio Urias (yoo-REE’-uhs) retired all seven batters he faced to get the save.
Winning pitcher Victor Gonzalez struck out three of the four batters he faced. Nick Anderson took the loss.
Seager was named the MVP of the series. Seager batted .400 with a .556 on-base percentage, two home runs and five RBIs in 26 plate appearances.
The Dodgers had played 5,014 regular season games and were in their 114th postseason contest since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series.
MLB-WORLD SERIES-TURNER
Turner removed from Game 6 after positive COVID test
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Turner was removed following the seventh inning in Game 6 after registering Major League Baseball’s first positive test for the coronavirus in 59 days. And he wasn’t on the field as the Dodgers began enjoying the spoils of a title earned during a most unusual season.
Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Turner’s positive test moments after presenting the World Series trophy to Los Angeles.
Turner returned to the diamond about an hour after the game, hugging longtime teammate Clayton Kershaw and sitting front-and-center for a team photo next to manager Dave Roberts with his mask pulled down under his bushy beard.
The 35-year-old Turner has been a staple in the Dodgers’ lineup for seven of their eight consecutive NL West titles.
MLB-METS SALE
Owners to approve Mets sale Friday
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball owners will vote Friday to approve the sale of the New York Mets to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation.
The proposed purchase of 95% of the Mets by an entity of Cohen was already approved by MLB’s ownership committee. Cohen needs approval from 23 of the 30 club owners for the deal to be finalized.
The sale values the franchise at $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion.
MLB-MARLINS-MARTE
Marte staying with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Starling Marte is staying with the Miami Marlins after the team exercised its $12.5 million contract option for next year. Miami decided to pick up Marte’s option rather than pay him a $1 million buyout.
The move Tuesday prevents Marte from becoming a free agent this offseason.
The 32-year-old outfielder was acquired from Arizona for three players at the Aug. 31 trade deadline and helped the surprising Marlins reach the playoffs by finishing second in the NL East. Marte went 2 for 4 with a double in the first-round opener against the Cubs but was hit by a pitch late in the game and missed the rest of the expanded postseason with a broken left hand.
NFL-NEWS
Panthers’ McCaffrey back at practice
UNDATED (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is off injured reserve and could play Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons.
The 2019 All-Pro arrived at the Panthers’ practice Tuesday with a red jersey and a baseball cap signifying an injured player, but he quickly put on a black practice jersey and a helmet.
McCaffrey hasn’t played since Week 2 when he suffered a high ankle sprain in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In other NFL news:
— Wide receiver Dez Bryant has signed with the Ravens and has been assigned to the practice squad. Bryant last played in 2017, when he had 69 catches for 838 yards in his eighth and final season in Dallas. He signed with New Orleans in November 2018 but tore his Achilles tendon before getting into a game.
— The Rams have released rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after seven games with the team. Veteran NFL kicker Kai Forbath is expected to take over for Sloman. The Rams signed Forbath last week off the Bears’ practice squad.
— The Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve two days after the team’s 37-34 overtime win against the Seahawks. Several other Arizona players left the game with injuries, including defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, linebacker Jordan Hicks and running back Kenyan Drake.
— The Lions have acquired veteran defensive end Everson Griffen from the Cowboys for a conditional draft pick that could be as high as a fifth-rounder in 2021. The 32-year-old Griffen has 77 career sacks, including 2 1/2 this season as a reserve in seven games with Dallas.
— Free agent safety Eric Reid says he declined an offer to join Washington’s practice squad following a season-ending injury to safety Landon Collins in Sunday’s win over Dallas. Reid tells The Associated Press that he doesn’t think playing on the practice squad is reflective or indicative of his career. The 28-year-old Reid played two seasons for Washington coach Ron Rivera in Carolina.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE SPORTS
COVID-19 issues trim Conference USA slate
UNDATED (AP) — Two Conference USA football games scheduled for the weekend have been postponed because of COVID-19 issues.
No. 19 Marshall was scheduled to play Florida International on Friday night, but FIU had to call off the game because of a lack of available scholarship players.
North Texas at UTEP on Saturday was called off because a surge in COVID-19 cases in El Paso, Texas, has led to a stay-at-home order in the city.
In other virus-related developments:
— Bethune-Cookman will not be participating in intercollegiate sports this coming winter or spring because of ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The NCAA said Bethune-Cookman was the first Division I institution to publicly announce that it was not going to compete in any sport for the entire academic year.
— The Florida Gators are reporting six new positive tests for the coronavirus in the past week, bringing the team’s total for the month to 37. The 10th-ranked Gators returned to practice and meetings starting Monday following a two-week hiatus because of a coronavirus outbreak. Coach Dan Mullen, at least two assistants and more than two dozen players tested positive following a road trip to Texas A&M earlier this month.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-PENN STATE-CAIN
Penn State running back out for the season
UNDATED (AP) — Penn State running back Noah Cain will miss the rest of the season with an injury, another blow to the Nittany Lions’ backfield.
Penn State coach James Franklin declined to give specifics of Cain’s injury, but the sophomore left Saturday’s game against Indiana early and reportedly was seen on the sideline later with a walking boot on his left foot.
The loss of Cain comes about a week after Penn State announced its leading rusher from last season, Journey Brown, could miss the entire season with an unspecified medical condition.
In other college football news:
— Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says linebacker James Skalski will miss several games with a knee injury and will have arthroscopic surgery. The fifth-year senior was Clemson’s second-leading tackler before missing last week’s win over Syracuse.
— Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence says he still has options about next season despite previously saying he expected this to be his final college season. The 6-foot-6 junior widely considered to be the likely No. 1 pick in next spring’s NFL draft. The question has come up whether Lawrence should consider staying depending on which team has the top pick in the upcoming draft.
— Southern Mississippi interim coach Scotty Walden has left the school to become the head coach at Austin Peay. Walden takes over a program that had been without a coach since Mark Hudspeth resigned in July. Walden’s departure means Southern Miss will be on its third head coach of the season.
NHL NEWS
Avalanche sign Toews to 4-year deal
UNDATED (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a four-year deal with newly acquired defenseman Devon Toews (deh-VAHN’ tayvz). The deal reportedly is worth $16.4 million and runs through the 2023-24 season.
Colorado picked up Toews from the New York Islanders on Oct. 12 in exchange for a second-round pick in 2021 and another in ’22.
In other hockey news:
— An arbitrator has awarded Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi a $3.5 million contract for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old Bertuzzi has scored 21 goals in consecutive seasons. He was an All-Star during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season and led the team in goals while setting career highs with 27 assists and 48 points.
— The Hurricanes have signed defenseman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract. Fleury had four goals and 10 assists in 45 games last season.
NASCAR-TEXAS
NASCAR Cup race pushed back again
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — NASCAR will make a fourth attempt to complete its playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway on Wednesday after persistent mist and cold temperatures continued the long delay.
The race began Sunday and drivers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 laps before mist and drizzle halted the action. The weather did not relent on Monday or Tuesday as NASCAR spent about two dozen futile hours trying to dry the track.
The resumption of the race was set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT at the Texas track.
The Cup Series is scheduled to finalize the championship field next Sunday at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. It is not clear how NASCAR may have to adjust scheduling based on the postponements in Texas.
DOPING-COLEMAN BANNED
World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics
MONACO (AP) — Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman has been banned for two years because of three violations of doping control rules. He will miss the Tokyo Olympics next year.
Track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit says Coleman will be banned until May 2022. The 24-year-old American had been provisionally suspended from competition since May. Details of his three missed appointments with sample collections officials in 2019 were revealed weeks later. Coleman can appeal his ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
He was favored to win Olympic titles after taking gold in the individual 100 and 4×100 relay at the 2019 world championships in Qatar.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME THREAT
1-year sentence for angry fan who made football game threat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio has sentenced a California man to a year and a day in prison for threatening a shooting at Ohio State University in 2018.
The government says Daniel Rippy made the threats during Ohio State’s defeat of Michigan during the teams’ annual football match-up.
Federal Judge Algenon Marbley had harsh words for Rippy at Tuesday’s sentencing, saying he epitomized fandom spiraling out of control, something that can be ignored in the age of mass shootings. But Marbley also said he recognized that Rippy’s mental health issues contributed to the incident.
Rippy apologized several times for his actions.
In world and national news…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The presidential campaign is shifting west as President Donald Trump visits Arizona and stages a rally in a town just across the Colorado River from neighboring Nevada. Trump narrowly lost Nevada in 2016 and is looking to deny Democratic challenger Joe Biden, whose campaign has for months eyed once reliably red Arizona as a prime candidate to flip to blue. Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will campaign in Arizona a day after making multiple Nevada stops. Both campaigns are trying to project that they are on offense and have the momentum with Election Day looming next week.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zeta re-strengthened into a hurricane early Wednesday as Louisiana braced for the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season. Landfall is expected south of New Orleans with life-threatening storm surge and strong winds expected along portions of the northern Gulf Coast beginning around midday. The city has been housing evacuees from earlier storms that hit the state and many of the evacuees are on edge. New Orleans officials are working to make sure there is enough electricity to run the city’s aging drainage pumps after a generating turbine recently broke down. Officials noted that Zeta is expected to be a relatively fast-moving storm, possibly mitigating the flood threat.
PARIS (AP) — France is bracing for a potential new lockdown as the president prepares a televised address Wednesday aimed at stopping a fast-rising tide of virus patients filling French hospitals and a growing daily death toll. French markets opened lower on expectations that President Emmanuel Macron will announce some kind of lockdown Wednesday. The government has not released details of its plans yet, amid ongoing discussions about what measures would be most effective. Many French doctors are urging a new nationwide lockdown, while business owners and some politicians are pushing for localized lockdowns in hot spots or lockdowns that would allow schools to stay open.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is pressing for a partial lockdown as the number of newly recorded infections in the country hit another record high Wednesday. Germany’s disease control agency said 14,964 new cases were recorded across the country in the past day, taking the total since the start of the outbreak to 449,275. Germany also saw a further 27 COVID-related deaths, raising the overall death toll to 10,098. Merkel meets Wednesday with the governors of Germany’s 16 states. Senior government officials say she will demand they introduce measures to drastically reduce social contacts. Owners of restaurants and bars planned to protest over fears that their establishments will be closed for several weeks.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are facing a grilling by Republican senators making unfounded allegations that the tech giants show anti-conservative bias. The Senate Commerce Committee has summoned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sundar Pichai to testify for a hearing Wednesday. The executives agreed to appear remotely after being threatened with subpoenas. With the election looming, Republicans led by President Donald Trump have thrown a barrage of grievances at Big Tech’s social media platforms. They accuse the platforms without evidence of deliberately suppressing conservative, religious and anti-abortion views.
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