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Bismarck (NDDEQ) The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents with respiratory health problems to remain indoors as much as possible while smokey conditions remain in the state.
Wildfires in northern Canada, Wyoming and Western Montana are sending smoke across North Dakota.
Extremely small particles of ash and soot, or particulate matter, have been increasing over the last few hours across eastern North Dakota. Particulate matter can irritate the respiratory system, especially for those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or conditions such as asthma and allergies. The NDDEQ advises people with respiratory conditions, the elderly and young children to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
The NDDEQ’s Division of Air Quality is closely monitoring its air sampling network across the state. At this time most of the smoke impact seems to be concentrated in the eastern part of the state. If conditions in western North Dakota become unfavorable, the department will follow up with additional information.
Update
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to a two family dwelling, house fire Thursday July 15, about 7:48- am, at 423 6th Avenue Northwest.
Traffic was diverted from the area by Jamestown Police.
City Fire Lt. Sheldon Mohr says, seven individuals were evacuated from the house, six on the main floor, one individual in the basement.
One person was transported to JRMC by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service for treatment of smoke inhalation.
He says, after an investigation the cause of the fire is listed a “Juvenile Fire Play.”
Extensive smoke damage was reported, along with the fire damage
No other injuries reported and no other structures were involved.
The Red Cross was on the scene to assist the family with living arrangements.
Five City Fire Department units, and 23 firefighters were on the scene about one hour.
Repored earlier…
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Dept was called to a house fire Thursday July 15, about 7:48am, at 423 6th Avenue Northwest.
Traffic is being diverted in the area.
Two ambulances were on scene.
More information when the report is filed.
Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Assistant Police Chief, Major Justin Blinsky reports several incidences being investigated over the past 24 hours in Jamestown.
He says that “Police would also like to thank several citizens who have reported suspicious behavior to our agency, which has assisted in several of these investigations.”
The Report:
1.) On 07/13/2021, at 1420 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department and Jamestown Area Ambulance responded to the 600 block of 2 St SW, in the alley, on a report from a concerned citizen of a vehicle striking an unattended vehicle. The caller expressed concern over the driver’s well-being, as he fell getting out of the vehicle causing a head injury.
Upon arrival, an officer located the male in a nearby residence. An investigation into the incident showed the male suspect had been driving a 1989 GMC Sierra pickup and struck a 2006 Chevy Impala. The investigation also focused on the cause of the accident. The male driver was taken to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment.
After the investigation was completed, the driver of the vehicle was identified as 36-year-old Anthony Lee Felts of Jamestown. Felts was cited for Driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, care required, no vehicle insurance, and driving without a valid operators license.
2.) On 07/13/2021, at 1429 hrs., a concerned citizen reported a female driver of a vehicle drove off the roadway and into a ditch, along the 1100 block of 4 St NW. The report indicated the female driver was also acting unusual. Officers responded to the area and located the female driver of the vehicle.
An investigation into the incident determined a 2001 Chevy Impala had missed an approach and ended up driving down into a ditch. The female driver of the vehicle was identified as 36-year-old Breona Amber Oretta of Jamestown. The investigation also determined there was probable cause to believe Oretta was in Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor.
Oretta was arrested on suspicion of Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, Driving on a Revoked license, and Care Required. She was transported to Stutsman County Corrections to await formal charges.
3.) On 07/13/2021, at 2314 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to My Place Hotel to investigate a report of a male sleeping in the bathroom of the hotel. The report indicated the male was acting unusual and had blocked the bathroom door.
Officers made contact with the male and spoke to him outside the hotel. A warrants check revealed the male subject had an active arrest warrant out of another jurisdiction. Officers attempted to arrest the male for the warrant, but he refused to comply with officer’s commands. The subject resisted arrest and started fighting with officers. During the fight, a Jamestown Police Officer was struck in the face, with an elbow by the suspect. The officer sustained an injury which included some swelling and bruising to his face. A taser was used to control the subject, so he could be taken into custody. During a search of his person, he was found to be in possession of what is believed to be an illegal drug.
The male has been identified as 37-year-old Monty Owen Yellowbird, Jr. Yellowbird was arrested on suspicion of Assault on a Peace Officer, Preventing Arrest, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Yellowbird was transported to Stutsman County Corrections, where he awaits formal charges. Yellowbird indicated he does not have a current address. The incident remains under investigation.
4.) On 07/14/2021, at 0619 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to a residence on 12 St NE, on a report of a naked male who had just assaulted the caller, using a scissors. Officers responded to the area, but the male suspect had fled the location. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect had used the scissors to cause bodily injury to the victim, while threatening to cause serious bodily injury. The suspect also obstructed the victim’s airway, causing additional injuries, while continuing to make threats.
At 0634 hrs., while the investigation was still on-going, a concerned citizen contacted the Police Department to report a male was passed out on the 3rd floor of 1012 10 St NE. The male was acting unusual and disoriented. Officers responded and located the male. The male was identified as the suspect in the initial assault call on 12 St NE. He was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.
After he was released from JRMC, 41-year-old Tommy James Vondal of Fargo, ND was arrested on suspicion of Aggravated Assault and Terrorizing. He was transported to Stutsman County Corrections where he awaits formal charges.
The investigation into this incident is on-going and additional charges are possible.
5.) On 07/14/2021, at 0840 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department responded to the 800 block of 20 St SW, on a report of a female knocking on doors and acting suspicious. The caller indicated the female was writing down license plates and trying to get into other vehicles.
Upon arrival, an officer located the female driving the area in a 2016 Jeep Compass. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the subject refused to stop and sped away from officers. The officers were able to verify the female driver did have an active warrant for her arrest and was driving while her license was suspended. The female drove through several streets in southwest Jamestown before entering onto Interstate 94, going westbound.
A Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy was able to deploy a tire deflating device, in an attempt to get the vehicle to stop, near mile marker 251. The tire deflating device was successful in deflating all 4 vehicle tires. The vehicle came to a stop near mile marker 250 on I-94. The driver refused to comply with officers’ commands and posed a safety risk. The subject refused to exit the vehicle and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray was used to get the subject to comply, but she continued to resist commands. Officers removed her from the vehicle and she was taken into custody. Interstate 94 (westbound) was shut down for several minutes, until the suspect could be safely taken into custody.
The suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Stacey Danielle Corbell-Hicks of Jamestown. Corbell-Hicks was arrested on suspicion of the following charges:
Driving while license suspended, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Arrest Warrant, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Preventing Arrest, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment. She was transported to Stutsman County Corrections to await formal charges.
This incident remains under investigation. The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.
6.) On 07/14/2021, at approximately 1026 hrs., the Jamestown Police Department assisted the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol in stopping a stolen vehicle, which was seen driving in southeast Jamestown. The vehicle was a 2005 Honda Accord, which had been stolen out of Fargo, ND. The vehicle came to a stop on Interstate 94, just west of exit 260.
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol are leading the investigation into this incident and took the male suspect into custody. No further information will be released by the Jamestown Police Department, about this incident, at this time.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
10:30 -a.m.
Wed. Jul 14, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 0
Total Positives 1427
Active: 3
Recovered: 1393
Stutsman
New Positives 1
Total Positives 3551
Active 2
Recovered 3467
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District’s COVID-19 testing clinics are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon. The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center. Pre registration is required.
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District wants the public to know that there will be NO testing scheduled at the Civic Center on July 27, 28, and 29 due to availability of the testing site.
CVHD encourages those with symptoms to seek testing from their medical provider during the week of July 26 to July 30. Testing is also available in Valley City on Monday July 26 and Friday July 30 at the public health department as an additional opportunity for testing.
Jamestown (CVHD) Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Schedule
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center has announced this summer’s entertainment at the Downtown Arts Market, and the Hansen Arts Park, at 5:30 pm
Enjoy the best of regional live entertainment in The Hansen Arts Park. The Downtown Arts Market… a celebration of culture and community when we need it the most! Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket.
Would you like to one of the artisan vendors at this year’s Downtown Arts Market? We are currently accepting applications. Click to download the Vendor Application.docx.
File Photos from 2019
July 15th: DEB JENKINS BAND
With: Heather Rae
One of the upper midwest’s finest R&B and blues bands, the Deb Jenkins band has gained a passionate following from their performances ta the annual Fargo Blue Festival and clubs throughout the region. This is not a background music band… be prepared to be compelled to dance, dance, dance!
Heather Rae is an Indie/Pop singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. Her refreshingly unique pop sound is a blend of Aretha Franklin and Bruno Mars, which is a rare find in a city known for its country music. The Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI) has named Heather Rae as a One-to-Watch amongst today’s rising songwriters. Please visit www.HeatherRaeMusic.com for more information.
July 22nd: MATT HODEK & DAKOTA DUTCHMEN
With: Buffalo City Church
Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen band is an authentic style polka band from Lankin, ND. They use traditional instruments such as concertina, accordion, tuba, piano, brass, reeds and drums to make up the sounds of this fine group of musicians. The tunes they play not only include polkas and waltzes but foxtrot, two-step, big band, patriotic and an occasional Christian song. The Dakota Dutchmen can be seen playing for festivals, community gatherings, family events, clubs or any place festive music is needed. Come out and take a listen when you see them in your area playing “HAPPY MUSIC FOR HAPPY PEOPLE”!
July 29th: OPEN MIC NIGHT
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the stage. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. Facilitated by local musician and instructor Steve Kuykendall.
August 5: FLICKERTAIL BAND
With: Top of the Stairs Dance
Flickertail is a three piece band made up of old friends exploring and experiencing fun music of all sorts through the joy of live performance! Jeremy Gray on drums and Jon Beyer on bass…together, bring the rhythm section to life ! Steve Kuykendall adds his vocals and guitar to the mix and the result is pure fun ….this exciting trio is motivated solely by the joy of the journey….so why not come along?
August 12: KICKS DIXIELAND BAND
With: The Jamestown Gymnastics Club
The Kicks Dixieland Band is a versatile jazz ensemble able to perform for intimate private parties or large special events. Our repertoire features arrangements of classic big band vocal and instrumental arrangements, waltz, polkas, with a nice mix of 50s & 60’s rock and blues charts. We also perform Dixieland jazz for school programs and other special events. This performance will be use a 6-piece combo featuring Dixieland Jazz. More information about the Kicks Band and booking information may be found at: www.fmkicksband.com.
August 19: BLUE ENGLISH
Full description coming shortly.
August 26: OPEN MIC NIGHT
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the stage. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. Facilitated by local musician and instructor Steve Kuykendall.
This HUGE undertaking is only possible thanks to our many supporters, volunteers and grantors. Including, but not limited to, these Arts Market sponsors:
- Association of American University Women
- Dakota Central Communications
- Farmers Union
- Farmers Union Insurance
- First Community Credit Union
- Heartland Chevy Dealers
- i3G Media
- Interstate Engineering
- Jamestown Downtown Association
- Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
- Jamestown Tourism
- Lifetime Vision Source
- Medicine Shoppe
- Newman Signs
- North Dakota Council on the Arts
- OtterTail Power Company
- Sanford Health
- Unison Bank
- United Way
- Walter Brothers Lawn Service
- John Zvirovski
- Lynn Lambrecht
- Christine Witt
Ashley (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, that a 23 year-old Ellendale man was seriously injured in a rollover crash on Highway 11 at mile marker 53 (17 miles east of Ashley), early today (Thursday).
The report says, a Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway 11 when the driver lost control and entered the south ditch. The pickup overturned and came to rest in the ditch slough facing southwest. The driver was treated on scene and flown by Sanford Air Med to Avera Hospital in Aberdeen, SD.
The crash is under investigation by the state highway patrol. They were assented by the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, Ashley Rural Fire & Rescue, Ashley Ambulance, and Sanford Air Med.
FARGO, N.D. (AP/ KVLY) — A jury has convicted a North Dakota man of murder and other charges for killing his mother and a police officer during a shootout at his home last year. Authorities say 42-year-old Salamah Pendleton opened fire on Grand Forks police Officer Cody Holte and other officers in May 2020 while they were serving him and his mother with eviction papers. They say a stray bullet Pendleton fired killed his mother. He and a sheriff’s deputy were also wounded in the gun battle. In addition to two counts of murder with extreme indifference, the jury on Wednesday convicted Pendleton of two counts of attempted murder, terrorizing, reckless endangerment and possession with the intent to deliver marijuana. He faces life in prison.
Wednesday’s verdict came after a week and a half trial. Evidence in the trial relied heavily on body camera footage and bullet trajectory investigations in the May 27th, 2020 shootout.
Pendleton admitted that his bullet killed his mother, calling it a ricochet. He told jurors he then wanted to surrender to law enforcement but that he wasn’t thinking clearly after seeing his mother’s body. Holte was killed in a subsequent exchange of gunfire.
The shooting started after two Grand Forks County deputies tried to enforce an eviction on Pendleton and his mother for not paying rent.
Pendleton will be sentenced in October.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tribal and environmental groups opposed to Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision affirming the approvals of the project. The state Commerce Department, which was part of the earlier appeal, is not joining in the appeal this time. The legal move comes as protests continue along the route in northern Minnesota. More than 500 protesters have been arrested or issued citations since construction on the Minnesota leg of the project began last December. Meanwhile, opponents are demanding more transparency from state officials about a spill last week of drilling mud into a river that the pipeline will cross.
In sports…
Grand Forks (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum Wednesday presented North Dakota’s highest citizen honor to the state’s first Olympic gold medal winners, officially inducting twin sisters and hockey world champions Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson into the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Hall of Fame.
Burgum presented the award and helped unveil the official portrait that will hang in the Hall of Fame at the Capitol in Bismarck during a public ceremony attended by over 150 family members, friends, state and local officials, and supporters at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, where the twins played for the University of North Dakota women’s hockey team.
Burgum noted that Lamoureux-Morando and Lamoureux-Davidson are the first siblings inducted into the Hall of Fame and, at 32 years old, are also the second- and third-youngest individuals to receive the Rough Rider Award – only Roger Maris was younger.
Burgum said during the ceremony, “Throughout their careers, they have demonstrated the power of values that many North Dakotans hold dear – an incredible work ethic, a love of family and community, a dedication to continuous improvement and a focus on success. When they took their hard-won and well-deserved place on top of the podium at the 2018 Winter Olympics, the eyes of the world were fixed upon them, and all of North Dakota stood in awe of their accomplishment. Two athletes from North Dakota, from Grand Forks, from right here, realizing the dream they had been working so hard achieve since childhood. “They turned that dream into a platform for sharing their guiding principle, which is ‘cheering for the one behind.’ And they’ve used that platform in an increasingly impactful way, advocating for equity for all – in both sports and life.”
Burgum announced the Lamoureux twins as the 45th and 46th recipients of the Rough Rider Award on June 11, 2020. A formal presentation of the award in 2020 was postponed because of obstacles related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lamoureux-Morando and Lamoureux-Davidson rose to national and international prominence as members of the gold medal-winning 2018 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team. Each contributed game-changing moments in the gold medal game, with Lamoureux-Morando tying the game near the end of regulation and Lamoureux-Davidson scoring the game-winning goal in the shootout. Lamoureux-Morando and Lamoureux-Davidson have further used their platform as gold medalists to promote gender equity and increased access for disadvantaged youth, forming the Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux Foundation in July 2019.
Lamoureux-Morando said the sisters have always appreciated the support they have received from Grand Forks and the state of North Dakota.
Sh said “We have always understood that one day our hockey careers would be over and we would have to move on to other things. While always being singularly focused during our hockey careers, we never lost sight of the bigger picture. Being good at hockey and winning gold medals and championships is great, but it’s how you treat others along that journey that truly matters.”
Lamoureux-Davidson said. “If there is one thing that I have learned throughout our career, it is that there is no way to accomplish the things we have alone. We have coaches, teachers, trainers, teammates, family and friends here today along with community members who have supported us throughout the years. We have traveled the world, accomplished sports’ most coveted prize, achieved our childhood dreams and, after all of it – the wins and losses, the plane and bus rides – we have always come back home to North Dakota.”
Guest speakers praised Lamoureux-Morando and Lamoureux-Davidson for their work ethic, commitment to excellence and passion for ensuring equity for all.
UND President Andrew Armacost said,“Whether it’s on the ice as athletes leading hockey teams to victory at the very highest levels of competition, in the classroom excelling as students, or championing the cause of gender equity in sports and in society, their example has enabled girls and women to pursue their dreams.”
Other speakers included Coach Gordon Stafford, director of girls’ hockey and head coach at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Faribault, Minn., where the Lamoureux twins played high school hockey; Dr. Colleen Hacker, mental skills coach for USA Hockey during the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, in which the Lamoureux twins played; and David Cohen, senior advisor to the CEO at Comcast, who has worked closely with the Lamoureux twins in their advocacy efforts.
North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger and State Historical Society Director Bill Peterson, who concurred with the selection of the Rough Rider Award recipients, assisted in unveiling the official portrait of the Lamoureux twins. The portrait was painted by Minot-based artist Vern Skaug, who since 1970 has painted many of the portraits hanging in the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Hall of Fame at the North Dakota Capitol.
The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award recognizes present and former North Dakotans who have been influenced by the state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby reflecting credit and honor upon North Dakota and its citizens.
Video of the ceremony can be viewed on the governor’s Facebook page.
Wednesday Baseball
Casselton 8 Valley City Royals 4
NBA FINALS
Middleton, Bucks knot Finals at 2 apiece
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have tied the NBA Finals at two games apiece through a lot of help from Khris Middleton.
The Bucks trailed by nine in the fourth quarter before Middleton carried them to a 109-103 win over the Phoenix Suns. He drained the go-ahead basket while scoring 10 straight Milwaukee points before finishing with 40.
Phoenix led by two with 2 1/2 minutes left before Middleton made the next two baskets to give Milwaukee a 101-99 edge with 1:28 to play.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) followed a pair of 40-point performances with 26 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and one huge block on Deandre Ayton with just over a minute remaining.
The only thing stopping Suns guard Devin Booker was foul trouble. He poured in 20 of his game-high 42 points in the third period but had to sit out 3 1/2 straight minutes after picking up his fifth foul early in the fourth.
Chris Paul shot just 5-for-13 and finished with 10 points and five turnovers, including one big miscue in the final minute.
Jae Crowder was the only other Suns player with more than 10 points, finishing with 15 and eight boards.
Game 5 is Saturday in Phoenix, where the Suns took the first two games of the series.
WNBA ALL STAR GAME….
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and the WNBA All-Star team beat the U.S. Olympic team 93-85 in the league’s All-Star Game. It wasn’t a typical All-Star Game with the teams playing hard on both ends of the court for the entire game. Usually there isn’t much defense played until late in the fourth quarter. The WNBA team led 75-73 midway through the fourth quarter before Ogunbowale had a four-point play to extend the advantage to six. The Olympic squad rallied within 83-78 before Ogunbowale, who earned MVP honors for the game, hit another 3-pointer and posed to the crowd, which included many current and former WNBA players and team owners.
NBA-PELICANS-COACH
Pelicans seek to hire Suns assistant as head coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are negotiating with Suns assistant Willie Green about taking over as head coach. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who added that no deal is in place and discussions could extend beyond the NBA Finals.
The 39-year-old Green would become a first-time head coach after serving as an NBA assistant coach the past five years. Green was a member of two NBA title-winning staffs with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018 before spending the last two years under Phoenix coach Monty Williams.
MLB-DODGERS-BAUER
Bauer’s leave extended
NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave has been extended by nearly two weeks through July 27 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
The sport’s investigators continue to check into allegations of sexual misconduct against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. Bauer was placed on seven days’ paid leave on July 2 under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy adopted by MLB and the players’ union in 2015. This first extension had been through July 15.
Police in Pasadena, California, and MLB are investigating the allegations made against Bauer by a Southern California woman. She says the pitcher choked her to the point where she lost consciousness and punched her during two sexual encounters earlier this year. The woman obtained a protection order against Bauer last month under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act.
In other major league news:
— The Blue Jays were expecting to learn from Canadian officials on Friday whether they could resume playing their home games in Toronto by the end of the month. But a government official familiar with the talks tells The Associated Press that the ballclub won’t get that information this weekend. The U.S.-Canada border remains closed to nonessential travel, causing the Jays to open their home schedule in Florida before heading to Buffalo.
— The Angels have signed veteran outfielder Adam Eaton two days after he was released by the White Sox. Eaton batted .201 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 58 games during his return season with Chicago. He is a career .278 hitter with 65 homers and 317 RBIs across a decade with Arizona, Washington and two stints with the White Sox.
— The television rating for baseball’s All-Star Game sank to a record low but viewers increased by 1%. The game got a 4.5 rating and 11 share, and was seen by 8,237,000 viewers ages 2 and up, Fox said Wednesday. The previous low rating was 5.0 for the 2019 midsummer classic.
— Former major league pitcher Dick Tidrow has died at 74, according to the San Francisco Giants. Tidrow pitched parts of 13 major league seasons for the Indians, Yankees, Cubs, White Sox and Mets, going 100-94 with a 3.68 ERA over 620 appearances with 138 starts. He most recently served as the Giants’ senior adviser to the President of Baseball Operations,
DOCTOR SEXUAL ASSAULT-FBI
Watchdog: FBI greatly mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s inspector general says the FBI made numerous serious errors in investigating allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and didn’t treat the case with the “utmost seriousness.”
The long-awaited watchdog report raises serious questions about how the Justice Department and the FBI handled the case.
The inspector general’s investigation was spurred by allegations that the FBI failed to promptly address complaints made in 2015 against Nassar. USA Gymnastics had conducted its own internal investigation and then the organization’s then-president, Stephen Penny, reported the allegations to the FBI’s field office in Indianapolis. But it took months before the bureau opened a formal investigation.
At least 40 girls and women said they were molested over a 14-month period while the FBI was aware of other sexual abuse allegations involving Nassar. Officials at USA Gymnastics also contacted FBI officials in Los Angeles in May 2016 after eight months of inactivity from agents in Indianapolis.
NFL-NEWS
Richard Sherman jailed on domestic violence allegation
UNDATED (AP) — NFL defensive back Richard Sherman was arrested Wednesday and booked into the King County jail in Seattle.
Authorities said Sherman crashed his SUV in a suburban Seattle construction zone, tried to break into his in-laws’ home, and fought with officers who used a police dog to apprehend him.
He was booked on suspicion of resisting arrest, malicious mischief and residential burglary. Sherman did not enter the home, strike or try to strike any family members or significant other, according to authorities.
Sherman played seven seasons with Seahawks, three with the 49ers and is now a free agent. The NFL says it investigates any incident involving law enforcement.
In other NFL news:
— The Jaguars say coach Urban Meyer and general manager Trent Baalke were both subpoenaed as part of a federal lawsuit filed in Iowa. Attorneys for Black former players are pursuing a discrimination case. The lawsuit accuses Hawkeyes staff of demeaning Black players with racial slurs and other actions. The Jaguars say Meyer and Baalke submitted a written response but have no information that would be relevant to the lawsuit.
NHL-NEWS
Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller retires
UNDATED (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller announced his retirement on Wednesday in an Instagram post that he signed “Forever a Bruin.”
The 33-year-old has played in just 28 games since breaking his kneecap in 2019. Miller played in 352 games over eight seasons with the Bruins, scoring 13 goals with 58 assists.
Also in Boston, the Bruins have signed defenseman Brandon Carlo to a six-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $4.1 million per year. The 24-year-old had three goals and one assist in 27 games last season, averaging 18:43 in ice time during his fifth year with Boston.
In other NHL news:
— Sabres forward Jeff Skinner has agreed to waive his no-movement clause, freeing the team from having to protect him during the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft next week. The Sabres initiated the move, knowing it’s unlikely Skinner will be selected by the Kraken given the under-performing winger has six years left on an eight-year, $72 million contract. What the move does is allow Buffalo to keep an additional forward or defenseman upon submitting its protected list of players on Saturday.
— Penguins forward Teddy Blueger (BLOO’-gur) has signed a two-year contract with an average salary of $2.2 million. The fourth-line player tied a career high with 22 points on seven goals and 15 assists in 43 games for the Metropolitan Division champions this past season.
OLYMPICS-NEWS
Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies
TOKYO (AP) — Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus.
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says it’s a “very significant change” to traditional medal ceremonies. Medals will be placed on a tray by a person wearing disinfected gloves and presented to the athletes, who will take them from the tray and place them around their necks. The tray will be presented to and athletes will take their medals from the tray. Medalists and ceremony officials will have to wear masks.
In other news related to the Olympics:
— Tokyo has reported its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in almost six months, climbing to 1,149. IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga both pledged that the Tokyo Olympics opening in just over a week would be “safe and secure.” That declaration came despite the games opening with Tokyo and neighboring prefectures under a national government-imposed state of emergency.
— Two Russian swimmers set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics have been provisionally suspended for anti-doping violations by world governing body FINA (FEE’-nah). Alexandr Kudashev and Veronika Popova Andrusenko were suspended based on evidence supplied by the World Anti-Doping Agency, according to FINA.
— The Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs. Ralph Lauren has built a personal air conditioning system into a roomy white jacket. The coats will be worn by the yet-unannounced athletes who will have that honor during opening ceremonies for the Olympics and Paralympics.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS
Ohio coach Frank Solich stepping down
UNDATED (AP) — Ohio University says football coach Frank Solich (SOH’-lihch) is retiring after leading the program through 16 seasons of unprecedented success.
The school announced that Solich was stepping down less than two months before the start of the season and his 77th birthday. Offensive coordinator Tim Albin was promoted to head coach.
Solich is the winningest head coach in the history of the Mid-American Conference with 115 victories.
In other college football-related news:
— Nebraska has hired former star linebacker Trev Alberts as its new athletic director. Alberts has been the athletic director at the University of Nebraska-Omaha since 2009. He will fill the job that opened with the retirement of Bill Moos.
HORSE RACING-BAFFERT
Baffert wins NY decision
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge has nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert in the state.
Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon found that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let Baffert adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
In her written ruling Amon said a prompt post-suspension hearing where Baffert could refute the claims was required to meet constitutional muster.
Baffert’s attorney in the case says the ruling confirms that there was an improper rush to judgment, and that Baffert was treated unfairly.
LPGA-DOW GREAT LAKES BAY INVITATIONAL
Korda sisters share lead
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Nelly and Jessica Korda teamed to shoot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play for a share of the first-round lead in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
Defending champions Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura joined “Team Jelly” and Pajaree Anannarukarn-Aditi Ashok and Jillian Hollis-Lauren Stephenson atop the leaderboard at Midland Country Club. The teams will play best ball Thursday, alternate shot Friday and close with best ball Saturday.
Nelly Korda is making her first start since winning the Meijer LPGA Classic and the KPMG Women’s PGA in consecutive weeks to take the No. 1 spot in the world ranking.
TENNIS-OBIT-FRY IRVIN
Tennis Hall of Famer Shirley Fry Irvin dies at 94
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Tennis Hall of Famer Shirley Fry Irvin has died in Florida at 94.
Competing as Shirley Fry, she completed a career Grand Slam by capturing three straight majors in 1956 and ’57 after coming out of retirement at age 28. Fry also won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles and was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1970.
In world and national news…
PULGA, Calif. (AP) — A California blaze that erupted near the flashpoint of the deadliest wildfire in recent U.S. history is heading away from homes but survivors of the 2018 blaze in the town of Paradise are worried that history could repeat itself. Meanwhile, exploding trees and burning homes are among the terrifying sights residents in the Pacific Northwest are seeing as they flee dozens of fires amid a historic drought and sweltering heat. The Bootleg Fire has torched an area larger than New York City. The Dixie Fire is burning in California’s Butte and Plumas counties, not far from where a 2018 blaze killed 85 people.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is starting to deposit child tax credit money into the accounts of more than 35 million families. President Joe Biden has expanded the credit for one year as part of coronavirus relief. The result is that most families will now qualify for monthly payments of as much as $300 per child beginning Thursday. Biden is seeking to extend the payments and make them permanent. He says that would cut child poverty in half and help economic growth. Some Republican lawmakers say the payments will make parents less likely to work.
WASHINGTON (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be carrying a bag full of issues to discuss with President Joe Biden when she arrives at the White House. What is expected to be Merkel’s last official visit comes Thursday with an overarching message for Berlin’s close ally: You’ve got a friend. The veteran leaders are expected to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the rise of China and a Russian gas pipeline that Washington opposes. The new pipeline taking natural gas from Russia to Germany is a thorny issue that preceded the Trump administration. The White House is not anticipating any sort of formal announcement to come out of the leaders’ talk.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed, giving hope that low inoculation rates can increase and help blunt the effect of the rapidly spreading delta variant. Some 1.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived Thursday in Indonesia, which has become a dominant hot spot with record high infections and deaths. Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea have all imposed new lockdowns as they struggle to contain rapidly rising infections amid sluggish vaccination campaigns. The U.S. has sent tens of millions of vaccine doses to Asia, part of President Joe Biden’s pledge to provide 80 million doses, including to Vietnam, Laos, South Korea and Bangladesh.
BERLIN (AP) — More than 20 people have died and dozens of people are missing in Germany and neighboring Belgium after heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and causing buildings to collapse. Authorities in the western German region of Euskirchen said Thursday that eight deaths had been reported in connection with the floods. Police in the western city of Koblenz said four people had died in Ahrweiler county, and about 50 were trapped on the roofs of their houses awaiting rescue. Germany and neighboring countries have seen heavy rainfall in recent days, causing widespread damage. The governor of Rhineland-Palatinate state called the situation “devastating.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden visited the U.S. Capitol in search of Democratic support for his multitrillion-dollar domestic agenda. Biden and top Democrats want to dramatically boost spending for infrastructure, health care and other programs. That would notch a landmark achievement. But they’ll need near-unanimous Democratic backing in the tightly divided Congress. Biden had a closed-door lunch with Senate Democrats on Wednesday, a day after leaders said they’d agreed to a plan for spending a whopping $3.5 trillion over the coming decade to beef up a wide menu of domestic initiatives, including a Medicare expansion.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a bill that would fund guaranteed income programs across the state. Guaranteed income programs give money to people each month with no restrictions on how they can spend it. California would be the first in the U.S. to fund these programs at the state level. Guaranteed income programs have flourished lately at the local level beginning with the city of Stockton, California. Other programs have been announced in Oakland, Califonria; Los Angeles and New Orleans. State lawmakers have set aside $35 million for the program to be awarded in grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations.
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mostly lower after China reported its economic growth slowed in the April-June quarter to a still robust 7.9%. Shares fell in Tokyo, Paris and Frankfurt but rose in Shanghai and Hong Kong. U.S. futures declined following a wobbly day of trading Wednesday on Wall Street. China’s growth was 18.3% in January-March and economists said the slowing momentum reflects a leveling off in its relatively early recovery from the pandemic. Investors were also eyeing U.S. corporate earning reports and the Federal Reserve chair’s comments on inflation.
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