CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY..Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph increasing to around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s.

West winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph

decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast

winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

.SUNDAY…Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs

in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to

around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy

with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after

midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.

 

Periods of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy
rainfall are likely Friday and Friday night. A few storms may become
strong to severe Friday afternoon, with the main hazard being
damaging wind gusts to 60 mph.

There is a chance of thunderstorms on Sunday. A few storms may be
strong to severe.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office continues with its investigation into a body found, on August 5, 2021.

On August 3, the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person. On August 5, the Barnes County Sheriff’s office located a body whom they believed to be the missing person on a rural farmstead in a tree-grove in the 4400 block 44th Street Southeast in Fingal, ND.

The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating this incident and it’s still an open investigation pending the state medical examiners final report.

The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens, the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the local Pilots who assisted in the search.

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.COVID- 19 stats:

 

COVID -19 Stats..

Thurs. Aug. 19, 2021

10:30- a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  1

Total Positives:  1449

Active: 8

Recovered: 1409

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 1

Total Positives: 3616

Active: 22

Recovered: 3512

 

 

(CVHD)  Central Valley Health District along with the North Dakota Department of Health are partnering to provide weekly COVID drive up vaccination clinics at the Buffalo Mall parking lot in Jamestown starting in August.

The drive-up clinics will be held on Sundays and Mondays for the next six weeks.  The event will take place from 1 pm to 6 pm in the Buffalo Mall parking lot located at 2400 8th Ave SW in Jamestown.  The clinics are open to anyone 12 years of age and older no appointment is needed you can preregister at https://www.ndvax.org.

Additional dates of the clinics are  August 22 and 23, August 29 and 30, September 5 and 6, September 12 and 13 and September 19 and 20.    The clinic will be open on Labor Day September 6 from 1 to 6.

For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)   Health District in Jamestown is offering coronavirus booster shots to those who are “severely immunosuppressed” while making plans to offer the booster shots to others later this fall.

Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler says, individuals with an impaired immune system make up about 2.7% of the American population or about 7 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In Stutsman County, 55.1% of the population has received at least one coronavirus vaccine shot.  That’s compared to a one-dose coverage rate of 51% for all of North Dakota.

Robin adds, “Right now, that is the only group of people we are vaccinating,” she said, referring to the booster shot. We are not vaccinating any other group other than those with immune response issues.”

Booster shots for individuals in other groups could follow in September.  Priority order for the booster shot will likely be similar to the order used for the distribution of the original vaccines with medical staff and first responders first followed by residents of nursing homes and the general public in age order.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Grant Board, Thursday approved one submitted application.

North Dakota Amateur Baseball, Inc., is requesting $300 for the State A, AA, and AAA Baseball Tournament playing 13 dates, that started August 4 and continuing to August 22, with 22 teams playing at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown.

Representative, Tom Gould said, additional funding comes from the teams entry fees, at $200 per team.

Expenses are listed as equipment, and umpiring crew.

The Grant/Advisory board unanimously approved the $300 request.

Those present,  Tourism Executive Director, Searle Swedlund, board members,  Board President, Tena Lawrence, Frank Balek, Taylor Barnes, and Pam Phillips.  No Conflicts of interest were noted.

Searle pointed out that there is $10,000 left in the fund at this point this year.

The meeting was held virtually via the zoom platform.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The 15th annual North Dakota Patriot Guard  Rally will Saturday, August 21.  The ride is open to the public and costs $20 per motorcycle.  All proceeds with go to benefit the veterans.    For more information click here

Registration is at 9:30- a.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center with kickstands up at 11-a.m.  The procession rides from Jamestown to Lisbon for  lunch and back to Jamestown with a supper at the All Vets Club.

For safety,  masks may be required while visiting.

The annual ride has seen upwards of more than 300 riders in previous years

The Patriot Guard attends funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. They show support for the heroes, families, and their communities. When necessary, they also act as a barrier or shield for the mourning family and friends from protesters,  through legal and non-violent means.

Registration is at 9:30- a.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center with kickstands up at 11-a.m.  The procession rides from Jamestown to Lisbon for  lunch and back to Jamestown with a supper at the All Vets Club.

For safety,  masks may be required while visiting.

The annual ride has seen upwards of more than 300 riders in previous years

The Patriot Guard attends funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. They show support for the heroes, families, and their communities. When necessary, they also act as a barrier or shield for the mourning family and friends from protesters,  through legal and non-violent means.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Arts Center will host the Arts After School program Sept 7 thought November 5.

The program is for students in grades 3,4,5 & 6

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the After School Program follows the JPS schedule, and will be holding classes this fall. Due to concerns over Covid-19 The Arts Center is following these safety guidelines. Students will be asked to frequently wash hands, socially distance and wear masks. All surfaces will be sanitized regularly. If your child is sick—stay home. Thank you for looking our for yourself and others.

Arts After School Program
•    School days from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
•    After school snack included
•    Scholarships available
•    Bus transportation provided (in town only)
•    Pre-registration required

The Arts After School program runs from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Parents should be prompt in picking up their child at 5:00 pm if not riding the bus. All students should read the code of conduct form (received in email after registration) with their parents.

Intro to Printmaking with Sharon Linnehan
September 7 – 17  • $72
Sharon is excited to get back in the classroom and teach everyone about printmaking with Gelli Plates! Gelli Plates are squishy, gelatinous pads people use to create a wide variety of colorful papers. They can be used to make collages, mixed media, cards, and more. Gelli plate printing is fun and anyone can do it. This is a playful, messy class where kids will use a gelli plate and other objects to make beautiful papers. No two will be the same!

FUNdamentals of Drawing: Learning Light, Shapes and Shadows with Mr. Billy
September 20 – October 1  •  $80
Join Mr. Billy as he teaches the students how to turn the 2D into 3D. We will study light and shadows in 360 degrees with fun drawing assignments and challenge sheets. After mastering basic shapes we will move on to organic shapes like fruits and vegetables. The final challenge will be applying realistic shading to people and faces. The class is great for beginners and skilled artists.

Wearable Art: Paint Shoes, Hats and Other Canvas Items with Linda Roesch
October 4 – 15  •  $72
Linda is back to teach a repeat of her Summer Camp! Students with work with acrylic paint to create their own wearable designs on shoes, hats and canvas items. Learn how to maintain consistency in your works while working with various line, color and patterns. Also experiment with different painting materials and techniques to add texture and contrast to the artworks. *No school (no Arts After School) October 8th

Ceramics with Bill Nybo
October 18 – November 5 • $104
Using basic hand-building techniques (slab, pinch and coil) students will create their own piggy banks and bird houses out of clay. Kiln firing and glazes are included. *No school (no Arts After School) October 21 & 22.

Additional sessions will be added as the year progresses. In case of inclement weather The Arts Center will follow the Jamestown Public Schools. If JPS cancels, delays or closes early The Arts Center will do the same.

Tuesday August 24, 6-p.m. to 9-p.m. come enjoy a beautiful summer evening with Artist-in Residence, Linda Roesch, as she lead the class in a wonderful painting experience.

Linda has years of experience working with acrylic paint from doing pet portraits to landscape paintings. The class is a great introduction to the medium for artists of all skill levels.

Pre-registration is required. Click below to register online or call the office at 701-251-2496.

Also coming soon is Oktober Fest, planned for September 18 starting at 5-p.m. at the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown. Entertainment will be provided by the Blue Whalers, and local musician Tim Burchill.

Beer will be available at the event for those 21 and older, and ID’s will be checked.

The final Jamestown Arts Market is planned for Thursday August 26, at Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown.

A change in schedule:

No Open Mic Night, instead:

Entertainment by Stick Ponies, and Bolder Shades of Blue, along with music by Steve and nancy Kuykendall.

The change was due to a previously cancelled event earlier this summer due to weather concerns, and now rescheduled to August 26.

 

Bismarck  (NDGF) North Dakota Game and Fish Department needs assistance in identifying populations of flowering rush, an aquatic nuisance species, with separate findings by department staff on the James and Sheyenne rivers.

Ben Holen, ANS coordinator, said fisheries staff are actively looking for flowering rush and other ANS species during regular work activities. In addition to these efforts, fisheries management personnel dedicate time solely to ANS detection and surveillance on waters around the state.

Flowering rush can be identified by its umbel cluster of 25-50 pink flowers and can generally be found along shorelines of slow-moving water, but can also grow deeper than three meters under water in some areas of the country.

He adds, “We really want to catch these ANS introductions early, because it allows us to have a full assortment of management options, including eradication in some instances. The more eyes we have on the landscape, the better. Under the right conditions, flowering rush can outcompete native vegetation, restrict lake access for shore anglers and impede boating,” he continued. “In canals and drainage ditches, flowering rush has significantly reduced water flow.”

 

To report a flowering rush sighting or any other ANS visit https://gf.nd.gov/ans/report.

For more information about ANS in North Dakota, visit https://gf.nd.gov/ans

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A patient at long-term care center in Fargo has died more than two weeks after police say the resident was assaulted by an employee. Fargo police responded to Maple View Memory Care Aug. 3 on a report of an assault on a resident. An investigation was initiated and the 59-year-old caregiver was arrested at her home in Fargo Aug. 18. She was being held on a probable charge of endangering a vulnerable adult. Police were notified Thursday that the 78-year-old male victim had died. An autopsy will determine whether the man’s injuries contributed to his death.

 

Update…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A jury has found a chiropractor and Navy veteran guilty in the gruesome killings of four people at a North Dakota property management firm in April 2019. Jurors returned guilty verdicts Friday on all counts against Chad Isaak, who was charged in the deaths of RJR Maintenance & Management co-owner Robert Fakler and employees Adam Fuehrer, William Cobb and Lois Cobb. Defense attorneys say police were under pressure to solve the case quickly and overlooked or ignored other possible suspects. Prosecutors presented the case as a puzzle in which all of the pieces pointed to Isaak.

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests continued economic growth in the region, but some say worsening drought could threaten their banks. The overall Rural Mainstreet economic index dropped slightly in August to 65.3 from July’s 65.6. Any score above 50 suggests growth. The survey shows nearly 16% of bankers reported that continuing drought conditions are the greatest threat to banking operations over the next year, while more than 40% of bank CEOs see low farm loan demand as their bank’s greatest challenge over the next year. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.

In sports…

Thursday

UJ Women’s Volleyball Sweeps at the Keiser Volleyball Invitational, at West Palm Beach, Florida.

Game One UJ W 25-22,25-18,25-12 over Indiana University East.

Game Two  UJ   W 25-19,25-15,25-12 over William Carey University

 

 

Thursday…

Boy’s High School Soccer…

At Bismarck

Bismarck Legacy 2 Jamestown 1The Jamestown boy’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday night as the Blue Jays fell to Bismarck Legacy by a final score of 2-1.

 

 

AAA ND Amateur Baseball Tourney, Jack Brown Stadium

Baseball Tournament playing 13 dates, that started August 4 and continuing to August 22, with 22 teams playing.

(Schedule subject to change, pending rain events)

Friday August 20

6:30-p.m. Jamestown Hounds Vs. Valley City Saints

9-p.m. Jamestown Elks Vs. Mayville Redcaps

Saturday August 21

11-a.m. Mayville Recaps Vs. Fairview

1-p.m. Jamestown Hounds Vs. Jamestown Merchants

3-p.m. Jamestown Elks Vs. Fairview

5-p.m. Jamestown Merchants Vs. Valley City Saints

Sunday August 22

1-p.m. AAA Championship

 

 

MLB…

The Yankees kept pace as they scored four runs in the third inning of a 7-5 win over the Twins. Leadoff hitter Luke Voit had a two-run double in the third inning of New York’s season-high, seventh-straight win. Kyle Higashioka and Giancarlo Stanton homered for the Yanks, who lead the AL wild card by one game over Oakland.

 

UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have retained their five-game lead over the New York Yankees atop the AL East.

The Rays wrapped up a four-game sweep by dealing the Orioles their 15th consecutive loss, 7-2. Brandon Lowe smacked his career-high 29th home run, a two-run blast in the second inning of Tampa Bay’s 11th win in 14 games. Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start by limiting Baltimore to a run and five hits over five innings.

Ji-Man Choi delivered a two-run single that put the Rays ahead 7-0 in the fourth. Austin Meadows walked with the bases loaded for his 83rd RBI.

Jorge Lopez became the majors’ first 14-game loser, allowing four runs over two innings.

The Rays lead their division by 5 1/2 games over the Yankees, who are hosting the Twins right now.

 

Checking out Thursday’s other major league action:

— The Athletics’ four-game losing streak is over after Matt Chapman, Matt Olson and Sean Murphy homered in Oakland’s 5-4 downing of the White Sox. Olson supplied a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning as the A’s avoided a four-game sweep. Winning pitcher Cole Irvin allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings to help Oakland move a half-game ahead of Boston for the second AL wild card.

— Like the A’s, the Astros avoided a four-game sweep as Aledmys (ah-LEHD’-mees) Díaz singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to lead a 6-3 win over the Royals. Díaz finished 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs as the AL West leaders maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over Oakland. Houston added two more runs in the 10th on a bases-loaded walk by Chas McCormick and a sacrifice fly by Taylor Jones.

— Ty France slammed a two-run homer in the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 9-8 victory and a three-game sweep of the Rangers. France went deep off Joe Barlow after Texas tied it with a five-run ninth. Mitch Haniger hit his 27th homer for the Mariners who won for the seventh time in eight games and are 10 games over .500 for the first time since their 13-3 start in 2019.

— The Angels overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Tigers, 13-10. Max Stassi had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning. Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs but remains stuck on 500 career home runs.

— Trea Turner furnished two of the Dodgers’ six hits and singled home the final run in a 4-1 verdict over the Mets. Ex-Met Billy McKinney laced an RBI double as Los Angeles pulled within 2 1/2 games of the NL West-leading Giants. Seven pitchers combined to limit New York to six hits as the Mets dropped five games behind the NL East-leading Braves.

— The National League-worst Diamondbacks completed a 6-1 homestand and a three-game sweep of the Phillies, 6-2. Madison Bumgarner carried a one-hitter into the eighth inning and allowed one run and three hits over eight frames. Bumgarner also had a broken-bat RBI single in the Diamondbacks’ five-run seventh against Zack Wheeler, helping Arizona deal Philadelphia it’s seventh loss in nine games.

— Tyler O’Neill and Lars Nootbaar hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run fifth inning that launched the Cardinals past the Brewers, 8-4. Nolan Arenado (ar-eh-NAH’-doh) also drove in a pair as St. Louis erased a three-run deficit to avoid a three-game sweep. Brandon Woodruff allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings as the Brewers lost for just the second time on a season-high, 10-game road trip.

— The Reds knocked off the Marlins, 6-1 as Joey Votto (VAH’-toh) slammed a three-run homer and Luis Castillo pitched seven innings of one-run ball. Kyle Farmer and Jonathan India each had run-scoring doubles for the Reds, who rebounded after dropping two in a row to the Cubs. The outcome puts Cincinnati one game behind San Diego for the second NL wild card.

MLB-NEWS

Judge denies restraining order against Dodgers’ Bauer

UNDATED (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has sided with Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and denied a restraining order sought by a woman who said he choked her into unconsciousness and punched her repeatedly during two sexual encounters.

Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman says that according to the 27-year-old San Diego woman’s testimony, Bauer followed the woman’s boundaries when she set them.

It’s a major victory for Bauer, but police and Major League Baseball are still investigating the incidents.

In other baseball news:

— Mookie Betts says he’s feeling “really, really good” and is eager to return soon to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup from a stint on the injured list with right hip inflammation. The All-Star outfielder has been on the IL since Aug. 8. He was diagnosed with a bone spur in his hip and recently received a second cortisone injection.

— Longtime Tigers catcher and 11-time All-Star Bill Freehan has died at 79. Freehan spent his entire 15-year career with Detroit and helped the 1968 Tigers win the World Series. The cause of death was not disclosed, but in recent years family members have publicly stated that Freehan had Alzheimer’s disease.

NBA-NEWS

Hornets’ Rozier gets extension

UNDATED (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year, $97 million contract extension with guard Terry Rozier, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The six-year NBA veteran averaged a career-high 20.4 points and 4.2 assists last season in his second season with the Hornets.

Rozier went to Charlotte in a sign-and-trade deal in 2020 that included Kemba Walker going to the Boston Celtics. Rozier averaged 18 points and 4.1 assists and shot a career-high 40.7% from 3-point range in his first season with the Hornets.

Also in the NBA:

— The Pelicans have signed restricted free agent Josh Hart to a three-year extension worth up to $38 million with $12 million guaranteed. The club announced the signing without providing terms, but a person familiar with the situation provided the length and value of the contract to The Associated Press. Hart averaged 9.2 points, eight rebounds and 2.3 assists in 47 games for the Pelicans last season before a hand injury sidelined him for the final 25 games.

— The Pistons have re-signed guard Hamidou Diallo, the 2019 NBA Slam Dunk champion as a rookie. Diallo had career-high averages of 11.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in 52 games for the Thunder and Detroit.

NFL-NEWS

Jets’ Lawson ruptures Achilles

UNDATED (AP) — New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson will miss the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in practice Thursday, a devastating loss for a team seeking to turn the corner under new coach Robert Saleh.

Backup safety Zane Lewis also sustained a season-ending knee injury.

Both players were carted off the field during Thursday’s joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers.

The loss of Lawson will force the Jets to retool their defensive line under Saleh, who spent the past four seasons as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator.

In other NFL news:

— The Dolphins’ injury-depleted receiving corps has added a reinforcement but also lost another player. Preston Williams was removed from the physically unable to perform list to take part in practice Thursday with the Atlanta Falcons. But midway through practice, Lynn Bowden Jr. walked gingerly off the field holding the back of his right leg after diving to catch a pass.

— The Saints have adopted a new refund policy allowing fans to relinquish their season tickets and get their money back. The Saints are following local and state protocols that restrict admittance to fans who wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before a game. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry opposes mask mandates and had called for the withholding of funding for Superdome improvements unless the Saints agreed to provide refunds.

NHL-COYOTES-LEASE

Coyotes’ in limbo over home ice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes could be playing just one more season at Gila River Arena.

The city of Glendale has announced that it will not renew its agreement with the franchise beyond the 2021-22 season, tweeting that it wants to focus on “larger, more impactful events and uses” for the arena. The Coyotes have played at Gila River Arena since moving from America West Arena in 2003.

PGA-NORTHERN TRUST

Thomas, Rahm share Northern Trust lead

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm share the first-round lead at the PGA’s Northern Trust in New Jersey.

Both opened with an 8-under 63 as the PGA Tour’s postseason began with no shortage of bizarre developments. Rahm was playing for the first time in a month, and Thomas sizzled after a 15-year-old told him to go back to the putter he abandoned earlier this year.

Harold Varner is alone in third, three shots off the lead and one ahead of a group that includes Adam Scott and Tony Finauy (FEE’-now).

Bryson DeChambeau also made nine birdies but was done in by five bogeys and two double bogeys that put him eight shots back.

Patrick Reed had to withdraw from the tournament with an ankle injury. The timing is not great for Reed with Ryder Cup qualifying ending after next week. He is No. 9 in the U.S. standings and only the top six automatically qualify for the team.

GOLF-WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN

Olympic champ Korda shares lead at Women’s British Open

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Top-ranked Nelly Korda has begun her bid for a second major title by shooting 5-under 67 in the first round to share the clubhouse lead at the Women’s British Open.

Korda is playing her first event since winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics two weeks ago. She rolled in a 5-foot putt at No. 18 for her eighth birdie of a round that also contained three bogeys at Carnoustie.

Madelene Sagstrom was the outright leader before falling into a tie, driving into a bunker on 18 and missing a 10-footer for par.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NASCAR

NASCAR’s COVID-19 protocols sideline LaJoie for Michigan

UNDATED (AP) — Corey LaJoie will miss Sunday’s NASCAR race at Michigan because of COVID-19 protocols. Spire Motorsports says Josh Berry will replace LaJoie in the No. 7 Chevrolet.

LaJoie posted “Protocols” on Twitter in what appeared to be clarification that he has not tested positive.

INDYCAR-IOWA RETURN

IndyCar to return to Iowa Speedway for 2022 doubleheader

UNDATED (AP) — IndyCar will return to Iowa Speedway for a July doubleheader next season.

Iowa is a short oval track beloved by fans and drivers that had fallen off the schedule after 14 years. Iowa Speedway opened in 2006 and IndyCar added it to its schedule the next season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-KENTUCKY-ARRESTS

Six Wildcats arrested in burglary attempt

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Six University of Kentucky football players have been charged with first-degree burglary, with one also accused of first degree wanton endangerment, following the investigation of an incident last March at a private party.

The Lexington Police Department said in a release Thursday that offensive lineman Reuben Adams, running back Robert McClain, defensive back Andru Phillips, receiver Earnest Sanders IV, safety Devito Tisdale and defensive back Joel Williams were charged with first-degree burglary. Tisdale also was charged with wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a gun at one of the victims.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-MURDER ARREST

Arrest made 15 years after Miami player’s fatal shooting

MIAMI (AP) — A former University of Miami football player has been arrested in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata.

South Florida authorities say Rashaun Jones was arrested on a first-degree murder warrant by Miami-Dade police and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Pata was shot several times outside of his apartment the night of Nov. 7, 2006.

 

In world and national news…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anyone who wants to eat, drink or exercise indoors in San Francisco must show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when one of the nation’s most stringent restrictions on unvaccinated people takes effect Friday. The city’s mayor said the mandate is needed to stem the rise of COVID-19 cases and the rule goes beyond New York City’s, which requires only the first dose of a vaccine for indoor activities. Restaurant and bar owners say they plan to have extra staff at the front door to verify people’s proof of vaccination and make sure they match their identity cards.

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hospitals are overflowing with COVID patients in northeast Florida, the hot zone in the state’s latest surge. But the patients rapidly filling wards in Jacksonville are younger than last summer’s peak outbreak. And they’re getting sick faster. The caseload is more than double that surge at Baptist Health’s hospitals. They’re making do by converting empty spaces, adding more than 100 beds and working overtime to persuade people to get vaccinated. Florida accounts for 1 in 5 cases nationwide as the highly-contagious delta variant spreads. Baptist’s medical director says they’re “bracing for the worst.”

 

MILAN (AP) — Hundreds of Western nationals and Afghan workers have been flown to safety since the Taliban reasserted control over the country. Yet still unprotected, and in hiding, are untold numbers of Afghans who tried to build a fledgling democracy. They include Afghans who worked with foreign forces, and who are now stranded and being hunted by the Taliban, along with aid workers. Many are deleting contacts with the West from their phones. European countries have pledged to evacuate people who are at risk, such as feminists, political activists and journalists, but it is unclear where the line is being drawn and how many the West will be able to get out.

 

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appellate court has refused to delay implementation of a judge’s order reinstating a Trump administration policy forcing thousands to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling late Thursday. President Joe Biden suspended former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy on his first day in office. A federal judge last week ordered that the program be reinstated. The Biden administration appealed and had asked for a delay in re-implementing the program pending appeal.

 

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Amnesty International says Taliban fighters recently tortured and killed members of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, fueling fears that they will again impose a brutal rule. The report comes even as the Taliban urged imams to push a message of unity at the first gathering for Friday prayers since the capital was seized. Terrified that the new de facto rulers would commit such abuses, thousands have raced to Kabul’s airport. Others have taken to the streets to protest the takeover, and Taliban fighters have violently suppressed those demonstrations. The Taliban have sought to project moderation and have pledged to restore security and forgive those who fought them in the 20 years since a U.S.-led invasion. But many Afghans are skeptical.

 

An Afghan official familiar with talks with the Taliban says the group does not plan to make any decisions or announcements about the upcoming government until after the Aug. 31 U.S. withdrawal date passes. The official, who is not authorized to give information to the media and thus spoke anonymously, says Taliban lead negotiator Anas Haqqani has told his ex-government interlocuters that the insurgent movement has a deal with the U.S. “to do nothing” until after the final withdrawal date passes. Haqqani’s statement raises concerns about what the religious movement might be planning after Aug. 31, and whether they will keep their promise to include non-Taliban officials in the next government.