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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Cloudy. Patchy fog through the day. Slight chance of flurries through the day. Highs in the mid 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light freezing drizzle in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 20.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light freezing drizzle in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Patchy fog through the day. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light
snow in the evening. Lows around 15. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
snow. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
morning. Highs 15 to 20.
Patchy light freezing drizzle may develop Friday night and into
Saturday across portions of the south central and much of the
James River Valley. Freezing drizzle may lead to some slick roads
and walking surfaces. Be sure to check the latest road conditions
and use extra caution if traveling.
Bismarck The National Weather Service reports that a potential storm system moving through the Northern Plains in the middle of next week in the far south central and James River Valley. Almost a week out there is obviously time for major changes with the storm track, but, widespread accumulating snow is expected.
Cooler temperatures also look to move in after this system moves through.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — National Weather Service forecasters say the chance of significant flooding in eastern North Dakota is low, thanks to dry conditions that have persisted since the fall. The weather service’s first spring flood outlook shows little threat of serious snowmelt along the Red River and its tributaries or in the Devils Lake Basin. Soil moisture and snowpack are near to below normal. Forecasters say the second half of winter should have near-normal temperatures with above-average precipitation. The next flood outlook is scheduled to be issued on Feb. 11.
Jamestown (Chamber) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Awards were presented virtually this year, made available for viewing on Thursday January 28, 2021.
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens says, the Annual Awards presentation was in lieu of the annual banquet which was not held during the pandemic, unable to observe social distancing.
Receiving the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award is Kari Newman Ness.
Her nomination letter, read in part, that Kari’s father, Harold Newman chose to select Jamestown to open his business, and Kari chose to return to the community to operate Newman Signs, in Jamestown. Since her return, the business has continued to grow and employ our residents with solid jobs and benefits.
It stated that Kari was an integral part in making Mary’s Place, named after her mother, provides a safe and secure building, providing victims of abuse and their family with a caring and supporting environment, now housing SAFE SHELTER.
Kari represents our community through her state-wide service on judicial boards and Department of Commerce committees.
She also supports lighting the trees by Newman Signs during the holidays, and encourages employees to be supportive to Jamestown through their participation in other in the food drive and other community activities, not just donating to local fundraisers, but participating in the walks and dinners and fundraising events.’
(Sponsored by Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC)
Central Valley Health District, Administrator, Robin Iszler, received the Above & Beyond Award.
The past year’s activities and summarization how the impacted the community:
“During a pandemic, Robin has been a rock for this community, providing up to the minute information on COVID Testing, precautions for the community, and generally being a pillar of strength. But even before we were thrust into this world of abnormality, she has been a champion for Jamestown and surrounding communities, writing several safety grants, and pushing forward the health an safety agenda. We have been blessed to have access to her wealth of expertise and drive.”
(Sponsored By 1st Community Credit Union.)
Tim Perkins received the Young Professional of the Year, Award.
His nomination letter read in part: “Tim Perkins is the definition of a hard worker. Between owning his own Property Management Company (Premium Property Management) and working at RE/MAX Now as a Realtor, Tim is always on the run. Even with a busy schedule, Tim makes sure everyone he works with is always taken care of at all hours of the day. He is always on top of his work and truly cares about everyone he works with. Whenever you chat with his coworkers, or clients, I have never heard one negative thing come out of their mouths regarding him.
Tim is also an active member in both YPJ and Kiwanis. When it comes to helping Jamestown grow, Tim is right there at the front lines, and is set to continue serving Jamestown for many years to come. “
(Sponsored by the University of Jamestown.)
The full list of Awards presented:
Beautification Awards-
Continuing Beautification: Wilson Memorial Park on the UJ Campus
Best Landscaping: Menards
Spot of Beauty: Jamestown Fire Department
Young Professional of the Year: Tim Perkins with Premium Property Management and ReMax Now.
(Sponsored by the University of Jamestown.)
Business of the Year: Central Valley Health District
(Sponsored by Midwest Ag. Energy.)
Above & Beyond Award: Robin Iszler of Central Valley Health District
(Sponsored By 1st Community Credit Union.)
Citizen of the Year: Kari Newman Ness of Newman Signs.
(Sponsored by Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC)
NDDoH Covid-19 Stats
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials are reporting another day of low rates of positive COVID-19 tests, deaths and hospitalizations. The update showed 147 positive tests in the last day, increasing the total number of cases to 97,305 since the start of the pandemic. The positivity rate came out at 2.58% after about 6,600 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. Data compiled Wednesday by The COVID Tracking Project shows that the rolling average number of daily new cases over the past two weeks has decreased of 28%. Officials reported two new deaths due to the coronavirus.
NDDoH Covid-19 Stats
Thurs. Jan. 28, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 1
Total Positives 1277
Active 3
Barnes 1243
Recovered 1243
Stutsman
Positives 5
Total Positives 3235
Active 17
Recovered 3143
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.
BY THE NUMBERS
60,623 – Residents vaccinated against COVID-19
85,589 – Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
6,588 – Total Tests from yesterday*
1,509,152 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began
147 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
98 – PCR Tests | 49 – Antigen Tests
97,305 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
2.58% – Daily Positivity Rate**
1,051 – Total Active Cases
+35 – Individuals from yesterday.
95 – with a recovery date of yesterday****
94,837 – Total recovered since the pandemic began
49 – Currently Hospitalized
+0 – Individuals from yesterday.
2 – New Deaths*** (1,417 total deaths since the pandemic began)
A previously reported case from Ward County was incorrectly reported and has been removed from the total.
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Man in his 70s from Emmons County.
- Man in his 80s from Cass County.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY
- Adams County – 3
- Barnes County – 1
- Benson County – 1
- Bottineau County – 3
- Bowman County – 2
- Burleigh County – 17
- Cass County – 16
- Cavalier County – 1
- Dickey County – 1
- Eddy County – 2
- Foster County – 1
- Grand Forks County – 18
- Grant County – 1
- Hettinger County – 1
- McKenzie County – 3
- McLean County – 7
- Morton County – 5
- Mountrail County – 1
- Nelson County – 1
- Ramsey County – 4
- Ransom County – 1
- Renville County – 2
- Richland County – 6
- Stark County – 9
- Stutsman County – 5
- Traill County – 1
- Ward County – 13
- Williams County – 21
* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state.
**Individuals (PCR or antigen) 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 with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.
*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. 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.
A reminder…
Bismarck (CSi) With active cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota at their lowest level since mid-August, Gov. Doug Burgum Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 announced the statewide risk level is being adjusted from moderate/yellow risk to low/green risk, effective 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.
A low/green risk level increases the recommended occupancy limit for bars, restaurants and other food service establishments from 65 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 200 patrons, to 80 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 300 patrons, with social distancing. Face coverings should be strongly recommended or required. Banquet, ballrooms and event venues are recommended at 75 percent of room capacity, not to exceed the ND Smart Restart capacity limits.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City, City Attorney, Carl Martineck, has announced that Thursday morning Mayor Dave Carlsrud signed Order 2020-05.6, amending the City Mask Plan to Green in accordance with Governor Burgum’s announcement of a change in the statewide risk level to Low Risk.
The Valley City face covering requirement will remain in place until February 19 per city Order 2020-05.5.
As of 8:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, the recommended capacity for businesses will increase to 80% with a cap of 300, and the recommended capacity at large gatherings will increase to 75%. The City strongly encourages all businesses and gatherings to adopt Smart Restart protocols consistent with the Green/Low risk level.
Jamestown (JPS) Jamestown Public Schools, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 8 and on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Elementary conferences are from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM both days. Elementary School conferences will be by appointment. Parents will be notified of their appointment by the staff of those schools.
Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences are from 3:30 to 6:30 PM both days and the Middle School conferences will be by appointment. Parents will be notified of their appointment by the Middle School staff.
High School and the Career and Technology Center’s Parent Teacher conferences are from 3:30 to 6:30 PM both days.
School will not be in session on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15, 2021
School will resume on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Cass County judge has refused to reduce the prison sentence for a West Fargo man who pleaded guilty in the drunken driving death of a friend. Judge Wade Webb turned down a sentence reduction for Daniel Dal Pozzo, who in a written request from the state penitentiary in Bismarck, argued a reduced sentence was in the interest of justice and for the well-being of his family. Dal Pozzo was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the June 2019 death of Johnny Grey, a well-known hair stylist in Fargo.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say two people accused of fleeing from police in a stolen pickup and hiding out in Theodore Roosevelt National Park during a two-day search are awaiting charges. Authorities say the incident began Monday when the pair stole the truck from a Fairfield residence and fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 94. The Bismarck Tribune reported that the suspects led law enforcement on a chase into the park, where they abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. One of the suspects, a 19-year-old woman, survived two nights in the park when the temperature dipped to zero degrees. The other suspect, a 33-year-old man, spent one night in the park.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A plan by some of the most conservative members of the North Dakota Legislature to terminate a pandemic-related emergency declaration could discontinue food assistance to the state’s neediest residents. North Dakota and other states that have emergency orders in place have been getting additional money for food stamps under a package passed by Congress. If lawmakers end the emergency declaration, North Dakota would lose $2.8 million monthly for food stamp allocations to nearly 15,425 households. The resolution is sponsored by GOP Rep. Rick Becker. He says the intent for the resolution isn’t to cut off funding to anyone, but to end a “perpetual” state of emergency declared by Republican Gov. Doug Burgum in March.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A dozen people identifying themselves as pit bull owners have filed a federal lawsuit demanding that the city of Williston end its nearly 24-year-old ban on the dogs. The city’s ordinance, which went to effect in March of 1987, prohibits anyone from owning or keeping a pit bull in the city limits. It bars four specific breeds as well as any dog that has the “appearance and characteristics” of a pit bull. The civil complaint argues, among other things, that the risks of the dogs are based on outdated information and by deeming them dangerous it strips the owners of their due process and equal protection rights. Williston city attorney Pete Furuseth says he believes the suit “has no merit.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislators are considering bills aimed at increasing access to lower-priced prescription drugs from neighboring Canada. Two bills heard by the Senate Human Services Committee Wednesday propose a state-run, wholesale import program that would purchase medication from Canada. An AARP survey last year found 65% of North Dakota residents ages 45 and older are at least somewhat concerned about affording prescription drugs in the next two years. Opponents to the bills cite risks from counterfeit drug trade, safety concerns and legal questions.
In sports…
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=
Beach 55, Wibaux, Mont. 42
Burke County 59, Tioga 37
Cavalier 57, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 50, OT
Divide County 63, Trinity Christian 51
Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 75, South Border 38
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 46, Park River-Fordville/Lankin 36
Garrison 76, Max 47
Grafton/St. Thomas 69, May Port CG 45
Grand Forks Central 69, Grand Forks Red River 63
Hatton-Northwood 49, Griggs Central/Midkota Co-op 29
Hillsboro/Central Valley 65, Midway-Minto 51
Kidder County 57, Barnes County North 31
Kindred 60, Central Cass 52, OT
Linton 58, Medina 38
Linton-HMB 58, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 38
North Border 69, Larimore 36
Oak Grove Lutheran 89, Richland 54
Parshall 60, Alexander 31
Shiloh Christian 62, New Salem-Almont 36
Strasburg-Zeeland 65, Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 49
Tri-State 65, Sargent County 62
Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 60, Hankinson 44
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
White Shield vs. New Town, ppd.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
Beulah 62, Bowman County 51
Bishop Ryan 50, Surrey 40
Bismarck High 74, Dickinson 53
Bottineau 42, Westhope-Newburg 36
Dunseith 67, Rolla 59
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 47, Park River-Fordville/Lankin 46, OT
Flasher 63, Center-Stanton 62
Garrison 64, Max 25
Glenburn 64, Lewis and Clark-Berthold 40
Grand Forks Red River 52, Grand Forks Central 44
Grant County 50, Washburn 42
Harding County, S.D. 59, New England 37
Hettinger/Scranton 53, Glen Ullin-Hebron 41
Kenmare 69, Ray 17
Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie 47, Benson County 42
Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 76, Linton-HMB 32
Minot 44, Bismarck St. Mary’s 41
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 52, South Prairie 39
Moorhead, Minn. 64, Fargo North 36
Mott-Regent 54, Killdeer 31
Nedrose 63, Towner-Granville-Upham 32
New Salem-Almont 45, Strasburg-Zeeland 39
North Star 57, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 50
Oakes 52, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 45
Our Redeemer’s 49, Des Lacs-Burlington 44
Rugby 40, Velva 34
Stanley 47, Powers Lake 44
Trenton 48, Beach 47
Walhalla 37, Larimore 33
White Shield 49, New Town 40
Wilton-Wing 55, Central McLean 26
NDAPSSA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL POLLS
(FIRST-PLACE VOTES IN PARENTHESIS)
CLASS A
BOYS
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. West Fargo (18) 10-0 101 1
2. W.F. Sheyenne (3) 12-1 83 2
3. Minot 11-1 67 3
4. Jamestown 9-2 37 5
Others receiving votes: Bismarck Legacy (9-3) and Fargo Davies (9-3).
GIRLS
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. Bis. Century (21) 10-0 105 1
2. Devils Lake 9-0 82 2
3. Watford City 11-1 63 3
4. Fargo Davies 11-1 44 4
5. G.F. Red River 8-3 18 5
Others receiving votes: Bismarck Legacy (9-3).
NBA..
— Victor Oladipo (oh-lah-DEE’-poh) scored 25 points and the Rockets shook off a terrible first quarter to beat the Trail Blazers, 104-101. The Rockets were down by 20 in the first quarter before using a big second to take the lead and hold on down the stretch.
— The Clippers wiped out an 18-point deficit and went on a 20-2 run in the third quarter of a 109-105 win at Miami. Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOM’) furnished 18 points for Los Angeles, which was without Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard and Paul George because of the league’s virus protocols and Patrick Beverley with right knee soreness.
UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have their first losing streak of the season.
Blake Griffin scored 23 points in leading Detroit’s 107-92 win over the Lakers. Griffin’s 3-pointer with 6:54 remaining started a 16-0 run that put the Pistons ahead by 17.
LeBron James had 22 points and 10 assists, but only two of those points came after halftime.
Anthony Davis missed the game with a right quad contusion after playing in Wednesday’s one-point loss to the 76ers.
— Mikal Bridges scored 20 points and the Suns ended a three-game losing streak by pulling away in the third quarter of a 114-93 thumping of the Warriors. Deandre Ayton added 12 points and 13 rebounds as Phoenix moved back over .500 at 9-8.
NBA-NEWS
Hawks G Kris Dunn out at least another 2 weeks
UNDATED (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn will be out at least another two weeks as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery.
Dunn signed with the Hawks as a free agent and was expected to be a defensive stopper in the backcourt, but he has yet to play for his new team. Dunn underwent surgery on his right ankle Dec. 29.
TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL…
UNDATED (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga picked up its 20th straight win since last season and improved to 16-0 this season.
Drew Timme had 21 points for the Bulldogs in a 90-62 pounding of San Diego. Gonzaga started slow and trailed 19-14 before taking control with a 15-0 run. Corey Kispert added 19 points and keyed an impressive stretch in which the Zags went ahead by 20 early in the second half.
Julian Strawther had 11 points and Anton Watson 10 for Gonzaga, which shot 58% from the field.
— Cameron Tyson set career highs by hitting nine 3-pointers and scoring 31 points as No. 6 Houston routed Tulane 83-60. Tramon Mark added 16 points and Justin Gorham had 15 rebounds to help the 14-1 Cougars win their seventh straight.
— David McCormack scored 15 points and 15th-ranked Kansas halted its three-game skid by slogging through a 59-51 victory over turnover-prone TCU. Ochai Agbaji added 13 points for the Jayhawks, who took advantage of 22 turnovers and held the Horned Frogs to 35% shooting.
NHL..
— Kirill Kaprizov scored the second goal of his rookie season to cap the Wild’s three-goal first period in a 5-3 decision over the Kings. Marcus Johansson had a goal and an assist, and Kaapo Kahkonen (KAH’-poh KAH’-koh-nehn) made 32 saves as Minnesota stopped a two-game slide.
UNDATED (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes made a triumphant return to the ice after having several games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.
The Hurricanes still were without five regulars on Thursday as they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 1-0 in overtime. Martin Necas (NAY’-chas) provided the lone goal 72 seconds into OT on a feed from Jordan Staal, who was among six Hurricanes to land on the NHL’s daily unavailability list last week.
Petr Mrazek stopped 31 shots in his second shutout of the season and 23rd of his career.
The Hurricanes were back in action just as Thursday’s game between the Blues and Golden Knights had to be postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Vegas.
The NHL says a Golden Knights player and another coach have entered COVID-19 protocol, which could mean a positive test, potential exposure or something else.
The Knights played Tuesday without their entire coaching staff as general manager Kelly McCrimmon ran the bench with the minor league coaching staff.
— The Capitals trailed 3-0 before erupting for five goals in the second period of their second win over the Islanders in three days, 6-3. Conor Sheary scored twice to ignite the comeback before Garnet Hathaway, John Carlson and Zdeno Chara (zuh-DAY’-noh CHAH’-rah) followed with goals.
— Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREES’ BEHR’-zhuh-rahn) scored twice and Jaroslav Halak (YAH’-rah-slahv hah-LAHK’) stopped 16 shots in the Bruins’ fourth consecutive win, 4-1 versus the Penguins. Chris Wagner and Sean Kuraly also scored to help Boston beat Pittsburgh for the second time in three days.
— Nazem Kadri (NA’-zem KA-dree) had two goals and an assist in the third period of Colorado’s 3-0 shutout of the Sharks. Andre Burakovsky (bur-ah-KAHV’-skee) also tallied and Philipp Grubauer had 21 saves in his second shutout of the season and 13th of his career.
— Carter Hart made 33 saves and fourth-line forward Michael Raffl scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period of the Flyers’ 3-1 victory over the Devils on Thursday night. Captain Claude Giroux notched his first goal of the year and defenseman Nate Prosser had his first since April 2018 to help Philadelphia complete a two-game sweep in New Jersey.
— Alexandre Texier (TEH’-shee-ay) slickly beat Chris Driedger five-hole in the fourth round of a shootout to lift the Blue Jackets over the Panthers, 3-2. Mikko Koivu (MEE’-koh KOY’-voo) and Max Domi (DOH’-mee) scored and Elvis Merzlikins (murz-LEE’-kihnz) had 33 saves as Columbus dealt Florida its first loss in four games this season.
— No. 1 draft pick Alexis Lafreniere (lah-FREHN’-yehr) scored his first career goal 2:47 into overtime to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Sabres, ending New York’s four-game losing streak. Artemi Panarin (ahr-TEH’-mee pah-NAH’-rihn) had a goal and set up Ryan Strome’s (strohmz) game-opening goal.
— Ty Dellandrea had his first NHL goal and first assist, both coming in the final 5:08 of the Stars’ 7-3 rout of the Red Wings. Denis Gurianov (gur-ee-AH’-nahv) had a goal and two assists to help Dallas finish unbeaten on its season-opening, four-game homestand.
— The Coyotes pulled out a 3-2 win over the Ducks on Christian Dvorak’s second goal of the night, a power-play tally with 4 1/2 minutes to play. Darcy Kuemper (KEHM’-pur) stopped Kevin Shattenkirk on a short-handed breakaway just before Dvorak’s second goal.
— Carey Price made 23 saves and the Canadiens improved to 5-0-2 by winning their home opener, 4-2 against the Flames. Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli did the scoring for Montreal, while Jonathan Drouin (DROO’-an) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (yehs-PEHR’-ee kaht-kan-YEH’-mee) each had two assists.
— Auston Matthews scored on a power play with 6:24 left to lift the Maple Leafs to their fourth win in a row, 4-3 at Edmonton. Jason Spezza (SPEHT’-suh) had a goal and an assist, for Toronto, which also received goals from William Nylander (NEE’-lander) and Wayne Simmonds in improving to 7-2.
— Brock Boeser (BEH’-sur) had two goals and an assist in leading the Canucks to their third straight win over the Senators in four nights, 4-1. Elias (eh-LEE’-uhs) Pettersson scored and had an assist for Vancouver, while Tanner Pearson tallied a goal and Quinn Hughes each chalked up two assists.
NHL-BLACKHAWKS-BOWEY
Bowey agrees to 2-year contract with Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with defenseman Madison Bowey. Bowey’s contract has a $725,000 salary cap hit. The first season is a two-way deal and it transitions to a one-way deal for the 2021-22 season. The 25-year-old Bowey set career highs with three goals and 14 assists in 53 games for Detroit last season.
NFL-NEWS
AP source: QB Watson requests trade as Texans hire new coach
UNDATED (AP) — Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade, according to a person familiar with the move.
Watson has a no-trade clause in his four-year, $156 million contract, so he could have some control over where he might be dealt.
The same source who told The AP about the trade request said Watson made the ask before David Culley was hired as head coach on Wednesday.
The Texans don’t want to part with the talented 25-year-old who led the NFL in yards passing this season.
Watson has been unhappy with the direction of the team for some time. Sports Illustrated reported weeks ago that Watson was upset the team didn’t initially request to interview Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (bee-EN’-uh-mee) for its coaching vacancy.
In other NFL news:
— The Steelers are open to having quarterback Ben Roethlisberger return next season if the math works out. Roethlisberger carries a $41 million salary cap hit for 2021, a number team president Art Rooney II says is too high. Rooney says the team has already approached Roethlisberger about finding a workaround that gives the team some financial flexibility in the offseason.
— Tom Brady says his parents are doing well after battling COVID-19 early this season and will be among family in the stands to root for him and the Buccaneers in next week’s Super Bowl. Brady’s father, Tom, Sr., recently revealed that he and his wife, Galynn, had a bout with COVID-19 in September.
MLB-NEWS
Tanaka rejoins former team in Japan
UNDATED (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka is returning to pitch for his former team in Japan after seven seasons with the New York Yankees.
The Rakuten Eagles of the Pacific League say the 32-year-old free agent had signed a two-year contract that local media report is worth almost $9 million annually.
Tanaka went 78-46 with a 3.74 ERA and 991 strikeouts in 1,054 1/3 innings over seven seasons with the Yankees. The right-hander pitched for Rakuten from 2007-13, going 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in his final season and leading the Eagles to the Japan Series title.
In other MLB news:
—The Brewers have promoted Sara Goodrum to minor league hitting coordinator. Brewers vice president of minor league operations Tom Flanagan says that “to our knowledge, she would be the first” woman to hold that position in any Major League Baseball organization. Goodrum played softball for Oregon from 2012-15 and had spent the last three seasons in the Brewers’ sports science department.
— Former Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has reached a lawsuit settlement to reimburse local government $4.2 million for the cost of building Marlins Park, which opened in 2012. In 2009, local government agreed to help pay for the ballpark in exchange for Loria’s pledge to share profits if he later sold the team.
— Right-hander Kohl Stewart has agreed to a one-year contract with the Cubs after he opted out of last season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Stewart last pitched in the majors in 2019, going 2-2 with a 6.39 ERA in nine appearances with Minnesota.
SUPER BOWL-TAMPA-MASKS
Tampa’s mayor issues outdoor mask order for Super Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anyone visiting Tampa’s popular outdoor destinations for the Super Bowl will be required to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor signed an executive order Wednesday saying masks must be worn outside while downtown, in neighborhoods around Raymond James Stadium and in other tourist hotspots.
The order says those who are not wearing a mask can be cited with a “nominal civil infraction” that carries a penalty up to a $500 fine. It will remain in place until Feb. 13 — nearly a week after the Super Bowl ends.
PGA-FARMERS INSURANCE
Reed, Noren share Farmers lead
TORREY PINES, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Reed and Alex Noren share the first-round lead in the PGA’s Farmers Insurance Open.
Reed and Noren each opened with 64′s that put them one ahead of Scott Scheffler.
Gary Woodland, Ryan Palmer, and K.J. Choi are among 12 players at minus-6.
In world and national news….
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are rejecting a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan into smaller chunks. Democrats and the White House appear ready to leave their GOP opponents behind and push the sweeping economic and virus aid forward on their own. Despite Biden’s calls for unity, Democrats say the stubbornly high unemployment numbers and battered economy leave them unwilling to waste time courting Republican support or curbing the size of the package. The bill would offer money for vaccines, help reopen schools and give $1,400 direct payments to most Americans. Biden has been appealing directly to Republican and Democratic lawmakers while signaling his priority to press ahead.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top U.N. official has urged the European Union to ensure that the huge amount of money set aside for pandemic recovery will benefit the many European citizens who have been plunged into poverty by the economic crisis triggered by COVID-19. EU member states agreed last year on a long-term coronavirus recovery fund worth 750 billion euros that should help member nations bounce back. Olivier De Schutter, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, noted that large swaths of the package will be dedicated to digital projects and the green transition. He regretted the lack of quotas for social cohesion to guarantee that investments will be made to reduce poverty.
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks have fallen amid worries about rising coronavirus infections, Wall Street volatility and U.S. economic aid plans. London and Frankfurt opened lower and Shanghai and Tokyo declined. Overnight, the S&P 500 closed 1% higher, recovering some of the previous day’s losses. But U.S. futures declined, dampening expectations the run might last. Japan’s government reported December factory output declined 1.6% from the previous month. U.S. markets were roiled by a spate of trading by small investors of video game vendor GameStop that hurt hedge funds that bet the stock would fall. Investors were watching coronavirus infection spikes in Europe and Asia and negotiations in Washington over President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion economic aid package.
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say two people are dead and three are wounded in a shooting outside a strip club in western Pennsylvania. The shooting took place early Friday in McKees Rocks. The Allegheny County Police Department says first responders found five victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene. Three other adults were taken to hospitals for treatment. Their conditions are not known. Authorities have not released any names. Homicide detectives are investigating.
NEW YORK (AP) — Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who earned an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” has died. She was 96. A onetime model, Tyson began her screen career with bit parts but gained fame in the early 1970s when Black women were finally starting to get starring roles. She earned an honorary Oscar in 2018 and won two Emmys for playing the 110-year-old former slave in the 1974 television drama “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says lawmakers face threats of violence from an “enemy” within Congress and more money is needed to protect them. The California Democrat’s remarks are a startling acknowledgement of how internal tensions over safety have escalated since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack by supporters of former President Donald Trump. Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that Congress should provide more money to protect lawmakers “when the enemy is within the House of Representatives.” Pelosi said she was referring to members of Congress who want to bring guns on the House floor and “have threatened violence on other members of Congress.” She didn’t offer names.
FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Army says eleven soldiers have been injured after ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise at Fort Bliss in Texas. A statement released late Thursday says two of the soldiers are in critical condition. The 1st Armored Division says all 11 soldiers have been placed under the observation of medical professionals. The statement says the incident is under investigation. No further details have been released.
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