Subscribe by RSS
CSi Weather..
REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 95. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Heat index 90 to 95.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph increasing to north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Heat
index 95 to 100.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. North winds
5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Tuesday evening ,
severe weather is not expected at this time.
Oriksa (NDHP) On Monday, July 26th, a ND Highway Patrol (NDHP) Trooper responded to a report of a reckless driver traveling westbound on I-94 near Tower City. The vehicle was described as a tan Buick LeSabre with no registration displayed.
The NDHP Trooper located the Buick parked at the westbound Oriska Rest Area on I-94 MM 304 at approximately 7:24 am. The driver appeared to be passed out inside the running Buick.
The trooper was able to wake up the driver of the Buick and observed signs the driver was under the influence of methamphetamine. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and was placed under arrest.
After the driver of the Buick was placed under arrest, the trooper attempted to use force to remove the driver from the vehicle. The driver resisted arrest and was able to place the vehicle in reverse and began to accelerate in reverse, dragging the trooper.
The trooper was able to force the vehicle back into park and the driver continued to resist the trooper. While the driver was resisting, she attempted to disarm the trooper.
Two Good Samaritans assisted the trooper in removing the driver from the Buick and the trooper was able to place the driver in handcuffs. The driver was then secured in a patrol vehicle.
After taking the driver into custody, it was learned the Buick had been stolen from Clay County, MN on July 5th, 2021.
The driver of the Buick was 35 year old Amanda Leavy, of Jamestown, ND. Leavy was arrested for the following misdemeanor offenses: driving under the influence, driving under suspension, false information, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. She was also arrested for the following felonies: attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.
Leavy was transported for minor injuries by the Barnes County ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Valley City. She was treated, released, and transported to the Stutsman County Jail.
The trooper was treated for non-life threating injuries at Mercy Hospital in Valley City and has been released from the hospital.
The Valley City Police Department and Barnes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident as well.
Jamestown CVHD) , ND) Stutsman County officials and health care providers are urging anyone in the community eligible for a COVID vaccination to consider being vaccinated as soon as possible. CVHD reports that COVID cases are increasing in the community and around the State. On July 19, 2021, there were 14 active cases of COVID reported in Stutsman County.
One concern about increasing cases COVID-19 is the Delta Variant. Robin Iszler, CVHD unit administrator, reports there is concern with the Delta variant as it appears to transmit more easily among younger populations. This may lead to more cases of COVID-19, increased hospitalizations, and potentially more deaths. Children and adults aged 5-49 years are 2.5 times more likely to become infected with the Delta variant. Vaccinated individuals play an important role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. “By getting vaccinated you are protecting not only yourself, but our community while playing a critical role in stopping COVID-19 from mutating.” reports Iszler.
Mayor Dwaine Heinrich wants to remind the community that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety practices such as testing, isolating, masking and social distancing have worked to slow the spread of the virus. “While these practices continue to be important, vaccines are the best defense against COVID-19 and the variants and I strongly encourage all who have not been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible.” States Heinrich.
Dr. Sarah Schatz with Sanford Clinic also wants the community to know that younger people could be at an increased risk, because children under the age of 12 are not yet able to get vaccinated. “It is important for those who are able to be vaccinated to do so as soon as possible to help our community protect the most vulnerable.” states Schatz.
Dr. Glenn Wiens, Essentia Health Jamestown is also encouraging the community to consider vaccination as soon as possible, early research shows the vaccines available in the United States Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, do offer protection against the Delta variant. “The vaccine has been very well tolerated with only occasional side effects reported for up to 36 hours after receiving the vaccine”. States Dr. Wien’s.
Over 600,000 doses of COVID vaccine have been given in North Dakota as of July 1, 2021. Vaccine is widely available in Jamestown, anyone interested in receiving a vaccination should contact their health care provider, pharmacy, or public health as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.
People who are not vaccinated and cannot be vaccinated are recommended to mask and social distance in public to protect themselves and others from the virus.
For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.
In Valley City, walk-in vaccination clinic at City County Health is open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Pfizer and Moderna are available most days.
For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.
Jamestown (CVHD) Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Schedule
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.
Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
Mon. Jul 26, 2021 2021
11- a.m.
Barnes
New Positives 0
Total Positives 1425
Active 0
Recovered: 1393
Stutsman
New Positives 0
Total Positives 3566
Active 7
Recovered 3477
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.
Unit Administrator Robin Iszler says that they will resume testing next week starting Tuesday, August 3, Wednesday August 4, Thursday, August 5 from 11-a.m. to 12 p.m.. at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequer Room.
Valley City (Chamber 7-26-21) Message from Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud.
“Crazy Daze” is Wednesday July 28! Enjoy
Last Monday was the “Let’s Walk Valley City” event. There were many booths providing education, fun and fellowship for approximately 600 people who attended. Thank you for a great job to all who organized the event and worked the booths.
A lady asked me if I would “please” mention that there are many cigarette butts lying around town. A cigarette filter can take 18 months – 10 years to decompose. So PLEASE dispose of your cigarette butts and packages properly. Keep Valley City beautiful, thank you.
Valley City State University (VCSU) held a “kick-off “ for its Forward Together Capital Campaign. VCSU is one of the “faces” of Valley City so please research the Forward Together Capital Campaign and consider helping.
TREES are important to protecting lawns, flowers, street surfaces, reduce storm water runoff, increase property values and are beautiful. Trees are stressing and you can make a difference WATERING them. Birch trees especially appear to be having a tough time.
Please research the Emerald Ash Borer as we have many Ash trees in Valley City: https://www.nd.gov/ndda/plant-industries/pest-survey-and-outreach/emerald-ash-borer-eab
The COVID-19 Variant is attacking non-vaccinated people creating illness and some deaths. Get your vaccination, as your family and friends want you alive and healthy.
August 5th, be watching for “The Longest Table”. For details see: http://www.vclongesttable.org/
Thank you to contributors again this week.
“No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helps you.” (Wilma Rudolph)
Blessings, Be Respectful, Be Kind and Pray,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud
Valley City (CCH-CHI Mercy Health) In an effort to gauge the overall health needs of the community, CHI Mercy Health and City-County Health District will survey area residents during an approximately three-week period through August 10th. Results of the survey will provide guidance to local providers on better ways to address health care needs. The survey is part of a community health needs assessment initiated by CHI Mercy Health and City-County Health District, with assistance from the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
CHI Mercy Health and City-County Health District strongly encourage all area residents to participate in the survey. Surveys will be distributed to area residents through various channels, including service clubs, stores, churches, and other public venues. Residents may access an interactive, online version of the survey at tinyurl.com/ValleyCityCHNA21. Additionally, written copies are available at CHI Mercy Health and City-County Health District. All survey responses are anonymous, and there is no way to track responses back to individuals. Survey responses are returned to the Center for Rural Health to help ensure anonymity. A postage-paid return envelope is included with each written survey.
The survey will allow local providers to learn of the community’s awareness of local health care services being provided, hear suggestions and help identify any gaps in services, learn about community health and other concerns, and determine preferences for using local health care versus traveling to other facilities. “We are committed to providing the best health care possible to the people we serve. In order to do this, important health issues within the community need to be clearly assessed,” said Steve Spickenreuther, Foundation/Mission Director for CHI Mercy Health.
In addition to specific questions, the survey also seeks general, open-ended input from residents about the community’s health needs and the delivery of local health care. Completing the survey takes about 20 to 25 minutes. “Through the assessment process, a community learns what specific areas require the most urgent attention. From there, work can begin on improving the ways in which these priority health care needs are met,” said Theresa Will, Administrator for City-County Health District.
Bismarck (CSi) . Doug Burgum Monday appointed North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Travnicek to lead the state’s Department of Water Resources, subject to approval by a majority of the members of the State Water Commission on Friday, July 30. The governor also appointed eight members to the State Water Commission with broad experience in water supply, flood protection, engineering and other water issues.
As a result of House Bill 1353 passed during the 2021 legislative session, on Aug. 1 the Department of Water Resources will be the primary state water agency, replacing the State Water Commission.
The governor appointed four new members and reappointed four current members to the State Water Commission.
New members appointed to the Commission are:
James Odermann, a Belfield rancher, who will represent the Little Missouri, Upper Heart and Upper Cannonball river basins.
Connie Ova, CEO of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp., who will represent the James River Basin.
April Walker, consulting firm owner and former Fargo city engineer, who will represent the Upper Red River Basin.
Gene Veeder, a McKenzie County rancher and board member for the McKenzie County Job Development Authority, who will represent the Upper Missouri River Basin.
The governor also reappointed the following commissioners:
Michael Anderson of Hillsboro, who represents the Lower Red River Basin.
Richard “Dick” Johnson of Devils Lake, who represents the Devils Lake Basin.
Jay Volk of Bismarck, who represents the Lower Missouri River Basin.
Burgum also expressed his gratitude for outgoing commissioners Katie Hemmer of Jamestown, Mark Owan of Williston, Matthew Pedersen of Valley City and Steven Schneider of Dickinson for their service to the Commission and the state of North Dakota.
Jamestown (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue invites the community to the “Splash & Dash,” Dog Wash on Saturday August 14, from 10-a.m. to 1-p.m., at R.M. Stoudt, in Jamestown.
Enjoy a hot dog and pop, with a free will donation.
The suggested donation is $5-$15 depending on the size of the dog. $5 for a nail trimming, with all proceeds going to Prairie Paws Rescue.
For more information visit: wwwprairiepawsrescue.com, or call 701-320-4553.
Jamestown (CSi) The Second Annual El Zagal Mystics & Lazy Fish, Fishing For A Cause is August 14, at Pelican Point Landing in Jamestown.
The ticket prices is $20, with proceeds benefiting the El Zagal Mystic Shrine activities, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Elks Camp Grassick.
There will be kids Door Prizes all day.
The Little Tyke Fishing Tournament for kids ages 2-10, is 10-a.m. to 12 noon. All species allowed.
Longest size wins. First Place $250, Second Place $150, Third Place $100. Registration on the beach
Food and beverages 11:30-a.m. to 5:30-p.m.
Drawings for prizes provide by sponsors.
DJ, Rock ‘n Ronnie.
Face painting 1-p.m. to 4-p.m.
Jamestown Inflatables 1-p.m. to 4-p.m.
Flickertail & Friends 5-p.m. to 10-p.m.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — A former Mandan police officer who pleaded guilty to shooting video of a juvenile with a hidden cellphone has been sentenced to five years in prison. Forty-five-year-old Scott Warzecha was also ordered to complete sex offender treatment while behind bars and register as a sex offender. Warzecha was charged in November with felony use of a minor in a sexual performance and two counts of felony surreptitious intrusion. He earlier pleaded guilty to one intrusion charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors. A South Central District judge on Monday also ordered Warzecha to spend five years on probation after his release.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation has added dozens of self-serve kiosks around the state to help residents avoid what can sometimes be a long wait at the motor vehicle stations. The DOT has completed adding 44 kiosks, an effort it began earlier this year. Residents can now use 52 kiosks to renew a license, request a replacement license or ID card, schedule a road test, pay a reinstatement fee, change an address and edit donor registry information. They also can check the status of their license, driving record and commercial driver’s license medical card. An initial REAL ID card isn’t available at the kiosk, but its renewal is possible.
Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – Moorhead police are searching for a murder suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.
25-year old Oscar Ortiz is wanted for a shooting death in Kildeer, North Dakota on Sunday.
The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation contacted Moorhead Police early this morning regarding Ortiz. The BCI believes he was picked up in the area of the 3600 block of 8th Street South. Officers spotted Ortiz as he ran from the area. His vehicle was later found on Rivershore Drive.
Despite a K9 track and the use of the Moorhead drone team, he has not been found. It’s not known of Ortiz is still in the area or if he may have been picked up by someone else. A female friend was found and taken into custody.
He’s described as Hispanic, 5′-5″, 160 pounds wearing blue jeans and either a long sleeve blue t-shirt or no shirt.
Property owners in the area are asked to check their surveillance equipment.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
In sports…
Monday Baseball…
Thompson 13 LaMoure A’s 3
The LaMoure A’s season comes to an end.
Thompson will play the loser of Cando and Hazen game Monday at 5-p.m.
OLYMPICS
Alaskan swimmer wins gold
TOKYO (AP) — US swimmer Lydia Jacoby had already made Olympic history by becoming the first Alaskan ever to make the US swim team. She’s now a gold medalist, winning the women’s 100 meter breaststroke at the Tokyo Games.
The 17-year-old high schooler knocked off teammate and defending Olympic champion Lilly King, who finished third. Jacoby rallied to win in 1 minute, 4.95 seconds.
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker claimed the silver in 1:05.22.
Also on the Tuesday Olympic schedule:
— For the first time since 1992, the American men have lost a backstroke race at the Olympic pool. Russia swept the top two spots in the 100-meter back, with Evgeny Rylov claiming the gold medal in 51.98 seconds and teammate Kliment Kolesnikov taking the silver in 52.00. Defending Olympic champion Ryan Murphy settled for the bronze in 52.19.
— Aussie swimmer Kaylee McKeown set an Olympic record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke, swimming 57:47 for gold. Former world record-holder Regan Smith of the United States settled for the bronze at 58.05.
— American Katie Zaferes came away with bronze in the women’s triathlon. Flora Duffy won the event, earning Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal and its first medal of any kind since 1976.
— Japan’s Naomi Osaka lost to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-4 in the third round of the women’s tennis tournament. The 42nd-ranked Vondrousova produced a series of drop-shot winners and other crafty shots that drew Osaka out of her comfort zone.
— The U.S. women’s volleyball team has handed defending gold medalist China its second straight-set loss. The Americans won a tight first set 29-27 on their fourth set point before taking the final two sets 25-22 and 25-21. They improve to 2-0 so far in Tokyo after sweeping France in the opener.
— The American “A-Team” of April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match by beating Spain 21-13, 21-16 for their second straight win. With one more game in the preliminaries left, they can do no worse than a three-way tie for first. The deadlock would be broken during a “lucky loser” matchup after the round-robin.
— Former Olympic long-distance runner Sebastian Coe says he supports a review of marijuana’s status as a doping substance after American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was banned ahead of the Olympics. The president of World Athletics says a review is now sensible and “it should be” done.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-BIG 12/SEC
Texas, Oklahoma ready to bolt Big 12
UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12 Conference will be losing Texas and Oklahoma. The question now is when.
The Longhorns and Sooners have taken the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference by notifying the Big 12 they would not be renewing an agreement that binds the league’s members through 2025.
The schools sent out a joint statement that made no mention of the SEC and said “the universities intend to honor their existing grant of rights agreements.” Those grant of rights agreements involve media rights and run concurrently with the conference’s TV contract with ESPN and Fox.
Texas and Oklahoma have been in discussions with the SEC about joining the league, though neither school nor the powerhouse conference has acknowledged that publicly.
The next step likely is a buyout between the two schools and the Big 12, a penalty cushioned by the revenue disparity between the Big 12 and SEC. Big 12 TV revenue was $34.5 million per school last year. The SEC announced an average payout to each of its members of $44.6 million in January.
MLB-…
— Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning was the difference in the Twins’ 6-5 decision over the Tigers. Robbie Grossman’s pinch-hit, two-run homer tied the game for the Tigers with one out in the ninth after All-Star Twins closer Taylor Rogers left with a sprained left middle finger.
— The Red Sox rallied in the eighth for the second straight day as Alex Verdugo (vur-DOO’-goh) hit a two-run homer in the inning to push the AL East leaders to a 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays. Boston star Rafael Devers also homered before the deciding hit, one day after Verdugo broke up a no-hitter to spark a five-run eighth against the Yankees.
UNDATED (AP) — The Mets were able to split a twinbill with the Braves, keeping Atlanta five games behind first-place New York in the National League East.
Jeff McNeil supplied a game-winning hit for the second straight day, lacing an RBI double in the fifth inning of the Mets’ 1-0 win over the Braves in Game 2. Brandon Nimmo led off with an infield single and scored one out later on a hit by McNeil, who was making his first start since Wednesday.
Six relievers combined on a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts in the seven-inning second game.
The Braves took the opener of a doubleheader in New York as Kyle Muller combined with two relievers on a five-hitter in a 2-0 shutout of the division-leading Mets. Muller limited the Mets to four hits and two walks over five innings for his second major league win. He also helped Atlanta score the first run with a single off losing pitcher Marcus Stroman in the third inning for his first major league hit. Joc Pederson followed with an RBI double.
In other major league action:
— The Phillies pulled out a 6-5 win over the Nationals on Andrew McCutchen’s three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Rhys Hoskins also had a three-run homer for the second-place Phillies, who are 3 1/2 games behind the Mets in the NL East.
— Pinch-hitter Javier Báez slapped a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to send the Cubs past the Reds, 6-5. Joey Votto homered for the third time in three games and drove in three runs for Cincinnati, which lost for the seventh time in 10 games.
— Jorge Soler (soh-LEHR’) homered twice for the second straight game and the Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 win over the AL Central-leading White Sox. Mike Minor gave the Royals their fifth quality start in the last six games, limiting Chicago to two runs on three hits over six innings.
— The Mariners came away with an 11-8 comeback win over the AL West-leading Astros on Dylan Moore’s grand slam in the eighth inning. The Astros scored six runs in the first and led 7-0 in the fourth before Seattle started to rally.
— Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) delivered an RBI single and allowed a run and five hits over seven innings of the Angels’ 6-2 downing or the Rockies. Jack Mayfield added a two-run homer for the Angels, his fourth of the season and third in his last five games.
MLB-NEWS
Judge takes step toward return
UNDATED (AP) — New York Yankees All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Kyle Higashioka took another step in returning from the COVID-19 injured list by taking batting practice at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. First baseman Luke Voit also took part in the workout at the Yankees’ spring training complex as he recovers from left knee inflammation.
New York opens a key series Tuesday night in nearby St. Petersburg against Tampa Bay. Judge and Higashioka are expected back during the three-game set.
Elsewhere in the majors:
— The Padres have announced their acquisition of All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from the Pirates for three prospects. He leads the majors with 125 hits and is batting .324. Pittsburgh is receiving infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and right-hander Michell Miliano in the trade.
— The Athletics added a reliable arm to their bullpen by getting Andrew Chafin from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers. Chafin was 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA in 43 relief appearances covering 39 1/3 innings for the Cubs this season.
— The Yankees have acquired reliever Clay Holmes from the Pirates for infielders Hoy Park and Diego Castillo. Holmes is 3-2 in 44 relief appearances with 44 strikeouts and 35 walks in 42 innings.
NFL-NEWS
Waiting for Rodgers
UNDATED (AP) — It’s anyone’s guess as to whether three-time NFL Aaron Rodgers shows up at Green Bay Packers training camp this week. Even the team’s top executive isn’t sure.
Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful the quarterback will play for them this season, but says he doesn’t know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of camp.
Murphy’s comments followed an NFL Network report that Rodgers has indicated to people close to him he does plan to play for the Packers this season. ESPN later reported that Rodgers and the Packers were close to an agreement that would include voiding the 2023 season from his contract.
The Packers’ camp opens on Wednesday.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— Colts coach Frank Reich will miss the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19. General manager Chris Ballard says Reich’s test came back late last week and that he has had no symptoms. While Reich is fully vaccinated, Ballard says it is unlikely Reich will return to practice until early next week.
— The Bengals have given defensive end Sam Hubbard a four-year contract extension. Hubbard has played in played 44 career games and has 16 1/2 sacks, third most among all players from his draft class.
— Washington has signed star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a four-year, $72 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus. The former first-round selection was fourth on the team last season with 63 tackles and also had two sacks.
NBA-GRIZZLIES/PELICANS TRADE
Grizzlies swap with Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ) The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas (YOH’-nuhs val-ehn-CHOO’-nuhs) to the New Orleans Pelicans for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and a swap of multiple draft choices. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation said.
The trade was first reported by ESPN. It sends New Orleans’ 10th and 40th overall draft choices to Memphis for the Grizzlies’ 17th and 51st overall picks this year. Memphis also will receive a protected 2022 first-round choice from New Orleans.
NHL-MOVES
Panthers sign Bennett to four-year deal
UNDATED (AP) — The Florida Panthers have signed restricted free agent forward Sam Bennett to a four-year, $17.7 million contract. Bennett put up 15 points in 10 regular-season games and was a point-a-game player in the playoffs after joining the Panthers from Calgary at the trade deadline. The Panthers now need a new deal for Sam Reinhart after acquiring him from Buffalo.
In other moves around the NHL:
— The Panthers sent defenseman Anton Stralman, defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and Florida’s second-round pick in 2024 to the Coyotes for Arizona’s seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
— New Jersey acquired defenseman Christian Jaros from San Jose for forward Nick Merkley, St. Louis re-signed Aussie Nathan Walker for two years and Jake Virtanen cleared unconditional waivers to move him closer to a buyout by Vancouver.
In world and national news…
INDIAN FALLS, Calif. (AP) — It could be days before officials will be able to assess the damage California’s largest wildfire has done to a small town. Erratic winds and the potential for dry lightning added to the challenges facing crews battling the Dixie Fire, which roared through the remote community of Indian Falls over the weekend. Firefighters reported progress against the nation’s largest wildfire, the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. It’s 53% contained. More than 85 large wildfires are burning across the country, most of them in Western states.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The fuel needle is moving closer to “empty” at some U.S. airports. That’s according to American Airlines, which is asking pilots to take steps to save fuel. American is reporting low fuel levels at “several” small to midsize airports, mostly because of a shortage of fuel tankers and drivers. Other airlines are seeing the effects too. Delta Air Lines says it sees a shortage is Reno, Nevada. Southwest says the fuel situation isn’t affecting flights, but it’s adding more fuel on some planes to limit the amount needed at airports with shortages.
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo has reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, days after the Olympics began. The Japanese capital reported 2,848 new COVID-19 cases, exceeding the earlier record of 2,520 cases on Jan. 7. It brings Tokyo’s total to more than 200,000 since the pandemic began last year. Tokyo is under its fourth state of emergency, which is to continue through the Olympics until just before the Paralympics start in late August. Experts have warned that the more contagious delta variant could cause a surge during the Olympics, which started Friday.
BERLIN (AP) — An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies has shaken the German city of Leverkusen, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. Sixteen people were injured and five remain missing. Germany’s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance classified the explosion as “an extreme threat” and asked residents to stay inside and keep windows and doors closed, but the fire department later said tests of the air showed no abnormalities. The city said the explosion occurred in storage tanks for solvents at the waste management facility. The chemical park is very close to the banks of the Rhine river.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will make his first visit to an agency of the U.S. intelligence community under sharply different circumstances than his predecessor. When in office, Donald Trump often railed against the so-called deep state and openly questioned its conclusions. Tuesday afternoon, Biden is scheduled to visit the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which by law oversees the 17 U.S. intelligence organizations. The White House says Biden intends to express admiration for their work and underscore the importance of intelligence analysis “free from political interference.” Trump visited the CIA on his first full day in office, praising the agencies but also airing personal grievances.
(AP) The major eastern Chinese city of Nanjing has reported 31 more locally transmitted coronavirus cases. National authorities also announced Tuesday that more than 1.5 billion doses of vaccine have been administered around the country. The new cases reported Tuesday bring Nanjing’s total to more than 106 in recent days. The virus circulating in the city has been identified as the delta variant, according to local officials. The city has been carrying out mass testing and has put tens of thousands of people under lockdown. The National Health Commission says 1.55 billion doses had been administered as of Sunday in the country of 1.4 billion people. China has also aggressively pursued vaccinations, with little word of noncompliance.
Comments are closed
Sorry, but you cannot leave a comment for this post.