{"id":228012,"date":"2021-06-16T06:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T11:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=228012"},"modified":"2021-06-16T14:26:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T19:26:21","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-jun-16-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=228012","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jun 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TODAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon. Heat index 90 to 95.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n

5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to<\/p>\n

15 mph shifting to the west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n

10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n

15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n

Fire Rating <\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Pingree\u00a0 (CSi) On Tuesday morning, Jun 15,\u00a0 at 11:57am a crash between a semi and a pickup occurred on 281 North and 20th Street Southeast., between Buchanan and Pingree.\u00a0 The Jamestown Rescue Squad and Jamestown Rural Fire departments were called due to a person trapped in the pickup.<\/p>\n

Jamestown City Fire Department Lt. Sheldon Mohr says, a male occupant of the pickup was extricated from the vehicle. Five Rescue personnel were on the scene about 15 minutes, with 19 firefighters were on stand\\y at the city fire hall.\u00a0\u00a0 The Rural Fire Department supplied fire support.\u00a0 There was no fire at the scene.<\/p>\n

Also on the scene investigating were the North Dakota Highway Patrol, and the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0 Jamestown Area Ambulance Service was also called.<\/p>\n

More information when the accident report is filed.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) A GoFundMe page is available to assist the family of\u00a0 a Bismarck man, Cody Martin,\u00a0 who died from injuries sustained\u00a0 in a motocross race in Jamestown on\u00a0 Sunday June 13, 201<\/p>\n

The page indicates that Cody\u2019s girlfriend, family, and friends need help with his memorial expenses. \u00a0 \u201cNo matter if it was detailing or helping with bikes, Cody would be there to lend a helping hand, a joke, or a smile.\u201d<\/p>\n

As of Tuesday, over\u00a0 $21,000 have been raised. All donations will benefit Chelsey and the family for medical and funeral expenses.<\/p>\n

GoFundMe Page<\/a><\/p>\n

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NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats\u00a0 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Tues. Jun. 15,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n

Total Positives 1423<\/p>\n

Active: 3<\/p>\n

Recovered: 1389<\/p>\n

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Stutsman<\/p>\n

New Positives 1<\/p>\n

Total Positives 3543<\/p>\n

Active 2<\/p>\n

Recovered\u00a0 3458<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CVHD)\u00a0 Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, June 17, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong> MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District\u2019s COVID-19 testing clinics are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n

The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n

Pre registration is required.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 the City of Jamestown announces that starting Thursday, June 17, 2021; City crews will begin mosquito fogging at approximately 9:00 P.M. This will continue throughout the city until finished.<\/p>\n

Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.<\/p>\n

Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas.<\/p>\n

The schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Vector Control or call 701-320-5503.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (JSDC)\u00a0 At the June Monthly meeting, the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Board of Director, addressed FlexPace loan updates.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, JSDC Business Development Manager Corry Shevlin added that so far, all Flex PACE funds for the year have been obligated.<\/p>\n

In 2021 so far, more than $279,828 has been distribute through the Flex PACE program. Current applications awaiting consideration include Casey Stoudt, Medicine Shoppe, Creative Energy, IDK, Liecthy Family Housing, and Pizza Ranch. The total amount of those requests are up to $480,000.<\/p>\n

The board approved a\u00a0 committee recommendation for \u00a0funding up to $1 million for the 2021 Flex PACE program up to an additional $720,000. \u00a0\u00a0Included is $800,000 from the City of Jamestown and $200,000 from Stutsman County for the program.<\/p>\n

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The board \u00a0has approved the new FlexPACE rules. Also approved was funding the 2022 Flex PACE program, awaiting \u00a0city and county approval, of up to $500,000 within certain parameters.<\/p>\n

He added that there is currently $4.3 million dollars available in economic development funds available for projects, with \u00a0Economic Development funds generating $1.56 million annually including the city sales tax and the county mill levy.<\/p>\n

The board reported that awaiting consideration include Casey Stoudt, Medicine Shoppe, Creative Energy, IDK, Liecthy Family Housing, and Pizza Ranch. The total amount of those requests are up to $480,000. So far this year, over \u00a0$279,828 has been distribute through the Flex PACE program.<\/p>\n

Also, the board, voted to de-obligate airport park funds.<\/p>\n

A total of $424,007.15 was de-obligated at the City and $106,557.00 at the County.<\/p>\n

JSDC was under budget for infrastructure costs at the Airport Industrial Park.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Erickson was not present.<\/p>\n

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Commissioners approved Ending COVID 19 Emergency Resolution.\u00a0\u00a0 Mayor Carlsrud, said he appreciated the cooperation of the Valley City residents during the term of the Emergency Resolution.<\/p>\n

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On March 17, 2020, Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.<\/p>\n

The lifting of the Emergency Order, is in consideration of a decline in positive cases locally and across the state, and widespread availability of vaccines, along with the end of the school year.<\/p>\n

According to the North Dakota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask indoors and outdoors. Individuals who are not vaccinated should continue to follow previous guidelines which include physical distancing and wearing masks.<\/p>\n

A recommendation remains that everyone wears masks when they are in a health care setting, when they are traveling on public transportation, including airplanes, and when they are in a business or employer that chooses to require masks. Also, vaccinated people who have weakened immune systems should consult with their physician to determine the best course of action for them.<\/p>\n

Citizens may resume attendance at all public City meetings, in accordance with these health recommendations, or continue to participate in and\/or watch meetings remotely through Zoom.<\/p>\n

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A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA ITEMS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blocking off a Street Request Along 4th Ave SW from 4th St. to 6th St. SW for On the Move Let\u2019s Walk Valley City Event held on July 19th, 2021 from 5PM to 8 PM.<\/p>\n

Public Comments :\u00a0 No one spoke<\/p>\n

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PUBLIC HEARING <\/strong><\/p>\n

Public Hearing to Consider Development Plan and Developer\u2019s Agreement for Valley Plains Equipment (Nextera Properties) \u00a0City Attorney Martineck said the area was rezoned to \u00a0light industrial.\u00a0 He presented detailed information on the plan to the Commissioners.\u00a0 The anticipated costs and other items concerning dollars involved with the project was included, along with anticipated tax revenue to pay off a loan, put at $62, 000. The value of the land and building is about four and half million dollars.\u00a0 The building is looking to be enclosed by this winter.\u00a0 Site work is out for bids at this time.<\/p>\n

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Following the Public Hearing City Commissioners \u00a0approved a Resolution Approving Developer\u2019s Agreement, and Tax Increment Financing, \u00a0for Valley Plains Equipment (Nextera Properties)<\/p>\n

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O<\/strong>RDINANCES: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved a Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1083, an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Lot 2 Block 1 of Love\u2019s Valley Addition.<\/p>\n

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Approved the \u00a0Second and Final reading of an Ordinance to Adopt and Enact a section of the Valley City Municipal Code re littering. \u00a0City Attorney Martineck said no changes from the First Reading.<\/p>\n

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Approved a Second and Final Reading of, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 08-07 and Section 11-05-11 and to repeal Title 13 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Mobile Park Regulations. City Attorney Martineck said no changes from the First Reading. The Ordinance will be amended to including parking recreational vehicles in the front area, if it does not impede line of site.<\/p>\n

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Approved a First Reading of, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 2 of Section 15-01-19 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Responsibility for Utility Service Lines. \u00a0City attorney Martineck said<\/p>\n

the intent is to establish the owner of the underground utility.<\/p>\n

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R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved a Resolution Creating Consolidated Sewer & Water District No. 59 (Nextera).<\/p>\n

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Approved a Resolution Providing for the Issuance of City Sales Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2021, for the local share of Permanent Flood Protection.<\/p>\n

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Approved a Resolution Approving a Petition to Vacation 15th Ave NE adjacent to Lots 4 & 5 of Block 1 of the Northern Pacific East Fourth. \u00a0City Attorney Martineck said the planning and zoning commission has approved the usage as a private roadway, between Valley Lumber, and Smith Lumber.<\/p>\n

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N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved Submitting an Application to the Bank of ND for loan for Fire Hall Addition. \u00a0Finance Director Richter recommends a $500,000 loan at two percent interest over a 20 year period.<\/p>\n

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Approved Developers Agreement for Nextera Addition. City Administrator Crawford<\/p>\n

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Approved the Appointment for the Following Committees and Terms<\/p>\n

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Planning & Zoning Commission-1 opening, 5 year term<\/p>\n

Bobby Koepplin<\/p>\n

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Renaissance Zone Board-4 openings, 3 year term<\/p>\n

Tyler Marthaler<\/p>\n

Shannon Little Dog<\/p>\n

John Paul (JP) Jones<\/p>\n

Jeff Nathan<\/p>\n

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Special Assessment Commission-1opening, 6 year term<\/p>\n

Jim Knutson<\/p>\n

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Approved \u00a0Quotes for Mill and Overlay on 2nd Ave SE. City Engineer Chad Peterson said the quotes are from Border States and Strata,\u00a0 Border States quote for $76,000, even though it was above the estimate of $70,000, Strata\u2019s quote was $83,931.<\/p>\n

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C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gwen Crawford said residents are be kept up to date with projects through regular media releases.<\/p>\n

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C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>& C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n

City Auditor Richter thanked those who have stepped up an serve another term on committees.<\/p>\n

With the city budget, the department heads have received worksheet, with budget requests.\u00a0 Budget meeting will be held starting in July, with dates and times to be announced.<\/p>\n

Updates on city construction projects were given by Chad Peterson.\u00a0 He said weather permitting pavement should be restored on Main Street by the 4th<\/sup> of July.<\/p>\n

Mayor Carlsrud thanked citizens for cleaning up their properties.\u00a0 He said private dumpsters are not be used by unauthorized \u00a0people..\u00a0 Doing so is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Music at the City Park Bandshell 2021 Schedule:<\/p>\n

June 16 \u2013 Joe DeMasi, Dave Oakland<\/em>
\n June 23 \u2013 Kroshus & Krew<\/em>
\n June 30 \u2013 Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band<\/em>
\n July 7 \u2013 Micaiah Studio of Ballet<\/em>
\n July 14 \u2013 Monroe Doctrine<\/em>
\n July 21 \u2013 Myron Sommerfeld & Music of the Stars<\/em>
\n July 28 \u2013<\/em>
\n August 4 \u2013 Maasjo Sisters<\/em>
\n August 11 \u2013 Jesse Veeder, singer\/songwriter ???<\/em>
\n August 18 \u2013 DeMasi Brothers<\/em><\/p>\n

Music in the Park will be on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm. This summer they will be celebrating 25 years in existence. Musicians are featured each week showcasing their talents for the community and surrounding area.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 This year\u2019s Wagon Train entails a 95 mile ride with\u00a0 over 100 people expected to participate.<\/p>\n

The trip this year starts at the Fort Seward Historic Military Post off of Highway 281 North and goes north beginning June 20 and returning Saturday, June 26.<\/p>\n

Maps available at the Jamestown Police Department for those who wish to visit the wagon train on its journey. If you\u2019d like to sign up for the journey, visit covered-wagon-train.com or their Facebook page Fort Seward Annual Wagon Train. For questions, contact Registrar Mary Ann Kaiser at 701-424-3744.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is currently accepting applications for one open position on the City Planning Commission \u2013 5 year term to 2026.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in serving on the above committees\/boards should complete an \u201cApplication for Appointment\u201d. The application may be obtained in person at City Hall, 102 3rd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND, by calling 701-252-5900 or online at jamestownnd.org and select government tab\/city committees to download the form.<\/p>\n

The application should be returned by July 16, 2021 to:<\/p>\n

City of Jamestown<\/p>\n

Attn: Appointments<\/p>\n

102 3rd Avenue SE<\/p>\n

Jamestown, ND 58401-4205<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The body of a Bismarck kayaker who went missing earlier this month was recovered by a fisherman, who brought it to shore. Joby Seagren, 41, went missing June 5 while kayaking with friends on the Missouri River in the Kimball Bottoms area south of Bismarck. A fisherman found his body Monday in the main channel of the river. Authorities don\u2019t suspect foul play in Seagren\u2019s death. Burleigh County Sheriff\u2019s Maj. Gary Schaffer says his body showed no obvious trauma but an autopsy will be conducted.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota has ranked as the nation\u2019s second-biggest oil producer for nine years, but it\u2019s on the verge of losing that status because oil production is soaring in New Mexico. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Monday that New Mexico produced 1.16 million barrels of oil per day in March, while North Dakota\u2019s daily oil output that month was 1.11 million barrels. Texas continues to lead the nation in oil production. Lynn Helms, North Dakota\u2019s mineral resources director, told the Bismarck Tribune that New Mexico could surpass North Dakota unless it picks up the pace of production soon.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota\u2019s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2021 decreased nearly 10% over the same period the previous year. Taxable sales and purchases for January, February and March totaled $4.1 billion, a 9.9% decrease over the three-month span in 2020. Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger said the drop was due to the coronavirus pandemic\u2019s impact on the state\u2019s economy. Despite the decline statewide, Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot all reported increases, led by Fargo at 17.6%. North Dakota\u2019s taxable sales and purchases are a key indicator of economic activity in the state. They also are used to forecast state budgets.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Millions of dollars in state agency requests for federal funds may need approval of the full Legislature due to a new law setting certain thresholds for such requests. The law was enacted in April after the Legislature overrode Gov. Doug Burgum\u2019s veto. The Republican-led Legislature passed the bill after the state received $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding last year. The North Dakota Emergency Commission, headed by Burgum, largely determined how the money would be spent. The panel meets Wednesday to consider nine requests totaling more than $125 million, some of which appear to need the full Legislature\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n

In sports…<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Babe Ruth Baseball<\/p>\n

Game One<\/p>\n

Carrington 22 Steele 1, three\u00a0 and a half innings 15-run mercy rule
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Game Two<\/p>\n

Steele 8 Carrington 6<\/p>\n

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NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS\/BUCKS<\/p>\n

Durant carries Nets in Harden\u2019s return<\/p>\n

NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 James Harden was back in the Brooklyn Nets\u2019 lineup, but it was Kevin Durant\u2019s triple-double that led them to a 114-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n

Durant carried the Nets on his back, delivering 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeff Green also had a big night off the bench, scoring 27 points as Brooklyn took a three-games-to-two lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.<\/p>\n

Harden played all but two minutes, providing five points, eight assists and six assists in his first game since coming out of the series opener in the first minute because of a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH\u2019-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON\u2019-poh) had 34 points and 12 boards for the Bucks, who led by 16 at halftime before allowing 71 points over the last two quarters.<\/p>\n

Game 6 is Thursday in Milwaukee, where the Bucks are 4-0 against the Nets this season.<\/p>\n

NBA-ALL-STARS<\/p>\n

Jokic, Antetokounmpo lead All-Star picks<\/p>\n

NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH\u2019-lah YOH\u2019-kihch) is among the list of players named to the All-NBA First Team.<\/p>\n

The Denver Nuggets center averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 72 games during the regular season. He also averaged 29.8 points as Denver advanced to the Western Conference semifinals before getting swept by Phoenix.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH\u2019-nihs an-teh-tah-KOON\u2019-poh) was a unanimous First Team selection. He and Jokic are joined on the First Team by Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (DAHN\u2019-chihch) and Clippers forward Kawhi (kah-WY\u2019) Leonard.<\/p>\n

Second Team selections were Lakers forward LeBron James, 76ers center Joel Embiid (joh-EHL\u2019 ehm-BEED\u2019), Suns guard Chris Paul, Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Knicks forward Julius Randle.<\/p>\n

NHL PLAYOFFS-LIGHTNING\/ISLANDERS<\/p>\n

Bolts knot series behind blueline scoring<\/p>\n

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) \u2014 The Tampa Bay Lightning had been waiting all postseason to get a goal from their defensemen. They got a pair on Tuesday to even their Stanley Cup semifinal series with the New York Islanders at a game apiece.<\/p>\n

Blueliners Jan Rutta (ROO\u2019-tah) and Victor Hedman scored seven minutes apart in the third period to give the Bolts a 4-1 lead in a 4-2 win over the Isles. Rutta scored for the first time in December 2019, which proved to be the game-winner.<\/p>\n

Nikita Kucherov (KOO\u2019-cheh-rahv) set up goals by Hedman, Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat (AHN\u2019-dray pah-LAHT\u2019), one game after Tampa Bay waited until the final minute to beat Semyon Varlamov (SEHM\u2019-yahn vahr-LAH\u2019-mahv).<\/p>\n

Brock Nelson and Mat Barzal had the Islanders goals against Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV\u2019-skee), who stopped 24 shots.<\/p>\n

Game 3 is Thursday at Nassau Coliseum.<\/p>\n

NHL NEWS<\/p>\n

Lindblom wins Masterton<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom has captured the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL player who \u201cbest exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lindblom was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer in December 2019, causing him to miss the remainder of the regular season. He returned to the Flyers\u2019 lineup for two games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs in September and regained his regular place in the lineup this season.<\/p>\n

Lindblom had eight goals and 14 points in 50 games this year. He was declared cancer-free in March.<\/p>\n

In other NHL news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Devils have re-signed right wing Nathan Bastian to a two-year deal worth $1.65 million. Bastian completed his first full NHL season with the Devils, leading the club with 136 hits and collecting 10 points in 41 games.<\/p>\n

MLB-..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 J.P. Crawford homered on starter J.A. Happ\u2019s first pitch, before Shed Long Jr. added a three-run triple an inning later, guiding the Mariners to a 10-0 thumping of the Twins. Seattle starter Chris Flexen tossed eight sharp innings while striking out a career-high eight.<\/p>\n

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UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The New York Mets must be imagining how good they\u2019ll be when a few of their position players come off the injured list.<\/p>\n

The patchwork Mets are a season-high nine games over .500 at 34-25 after beating the NL Central-leading Cubs for the second straight night, 3-2. Taijuan (TY\u2019-wahn) Walker struck out a career-high 12 while limiting Chicago to two runs and five hits with no walks.<\/p>\n

Pete Alonso hit a game-tying, two-run single and snapped a 2-2 tie with a sacrifice fly as the Mets won for the seventh time in nine games.<\/p>\n

Seth Lugo got six outs for his first save since returning on June 2 from elbow surgery. Lugo avoided a blown save when Jake Marisnick was thrown out at the plate for the second out of the ninth.<\/p>\n

Javier B\u00e1ez hit his 15th home run for the Cubs, a two-run shot that opened the scoring in the third inning.<\/p>\n

The Mets continue to play without Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo and J.D. Davis, each of whom were in the starting lineup on opening day.<\/p>\n

In other major league action:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Yan Gomes (yahn gohmz) launched a grand slam and Trea Turner got four hits in the Nationals\u2019 third straight win, 8-1 over the Pirates. Patrick Corbin gave up one run and eight hits over 8 1\/3 innings as Washington dealt Pittsburgh its ninth consecutive loss.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Reds broke open a scoreless game in the 10th inning without the benefit of a hit and held on to beat the Brewers 2-1. Eugenio (AY\u2019-oo-HEH\u2019-nee-oh) Suarez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Kyle Farmer added a sacrifice fly in Cincinnati\u2019s fifth straight win.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Cardinals pulled out a 2-1 win over the Marlins on Paul Goldschmidt\u2019s game-ending homer in the ninth. Goldschmidt also had a tying RBI single in the sixth to help St. Louis win its second straight since dropping nine of 10.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 5-3 win over the Phillies. Betts also provided an insurance run with an RBI single in the eighth as the Dodgers won in front of 52,078, the largest crowd to attend a professional sports league game in the U.S. since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Yastrzemski (ya-STREHM’-skee) crushed a grand slam in the eighth inning to complete the Giants’ wild comeback in a 9-8 thriller over the Diamondbacks. Arizona was ahead 7-0 in the second inning before absorbing its 21st consecutive road loss, one shy of the major league record set by the 1963 Mets.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan McMahon homered, tripled and drove in four runs as the Rockies rallied from an early deficit to beat the skidding Padres, 8-4. Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. hit his NL-leading 20th home run of the season for San Diego, which has lost 11 of 15.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dallas Keuchel (KY\u2019-kul) won his fifth straight decision by tossing four-hit ball over seven innings of the White Sox\u2019s 3-0 shutout of the Rays. Adam Engel hit a solo home run and Tim Anderson had three hits as the AL Central leaders bounced back from Monday\u2019s 5-2 loss to the AL East leaders.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Alex Verdugo (vur-DOO\u2019-goh) slammed a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Chris Martin in the eighth inning to send the Red Sox past the Braves, 10-8. Rafael Devers added a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help Boston improve to a major league-best 36-4 when scoring at least four times.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Yankees erased a 5-2 deficit before Clint Frazier snapped an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit double to give New York a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. Chris Gittens homered for his first major league hit, Gary Sanchez went deep and Brett Gardner added a blast in the Yanks\u2019 third win in 10 games.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double while the Indians scored five times in the fourth inning of a 7-2 win over the Orioles. Bobby Bradley delivered a solo homer and two RBIs as Cleveland handed Baltimore its team record-extending 17th straight road loss.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Casey Mize turned in his eighth quality start in his last nine games, giving up three runs over 6 2\/3s to pitch the Tigers to a 4-2 win at Kansas City. Cabrera doubled and singled to drive in one run and score another, helping Detroit send the Royals to their fifth loss in a row.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Athletics were 6-4 winners over the Angels as Sean Murphy homered for the second consecutive night and Elvis Andrus (AN’-droos) hit a two-run double. Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) hit his 18th home run with two outs in the eighth inning for Los Angeles before Oakland closed out its fifth straight win.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jose Altuve (al-TOO\u2019-vay) belted a grand slam in the 10th inning to complete the Astros\u2019 late comeback in a 6-3 verdict over the Rangers. Texas was one out from a nine-inning win until Carlos Correa homered.<\/p>\n

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MLB-NEWS<\/p>\n

Pitchers face crackdown on foreign substances<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Major League Baseball is cracking down on pitchers using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs to get a better grip.<\/p>\n

Beginning Monday, such pitchers will be ejected and receive 10-game suspensions. Suspension time will escalate for repeat offenders.<\/p>\n

Major and minor league umpires will start regular checks of all pitchers, even if opposing managers don\u2019t request inspections.<\/p>\n

The penalty comes amid record strikeouts and a league batting average at a more than half-century low. The spin rate of pitches has gone off the charts as some hurlers resort to foreign substances that provide an enhanced grip.<\/p>\n

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said use of grip substances had changed.<\/p>\n

In other MLB news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Rays\u2019 charge to the AL East title has taken a severe hit following a serious injury to Tyler Glasnow (GLAS\u2019-noh). An MRI showed Glasnow had a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and also a flexor strain putting the remainder of his season in doubt. Glasnow said he won\u2019t have surgery for now, but he\u2019d miss the rest of this season and at least most of the next if he elects to have Tommy John surgery.<\/p>\n

\u2014 White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair tears in his right hamstring. The 24-year-old rookie was hitting .305 with 21 RBIs and 30 runs scored in 54 games before getting hurt last week trying to beat out a grounder. Chicago had put him on the 60-day injured list and held out hope he might recover to play again this year.<\/p>\n

\u2014The Nationals have placed ace Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list because of groin inflammation. Scherzer tweaked his groin in the first inning of his last start on Saturday, calling the injury minor. Scherzer is 5-4 with a 2.21 ERA.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Athletics have picked up Bob Melvin\u2019s contract option for next season. Melvin has guided the A\u2019s to an 808-715 record since taking over midway through the 2011 season. He recently passed Tony La Russa for most victories by an Oakland manager and last weekend became the 35th person in major league history with 1,300 managerial wins.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Yankees will resume 100% capacity in the Bronx starting with Friday night\u2019s series opener against the Athletics. More than half the 30 teams have announced plans to resume full capacity.<\/p>\n

NFL NEWS<\/p>\n

Belichick won\u2019t expect Gilmore to take part<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn\u2019t expect cornerback Stephon Gilmore to participate in any of the team\u2019s remaining mandatory minicamp workouts this week.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an indication the former defensive player of the year could be a holdout as the team prepares to open training camp next month. Gilmore also has skipped the team\u2019s voluntary workouts in recent months. He is entering the final season of a five-year, $65 million deal.<\/p>\n

In other news from NFL camps:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tua Tagovailoa (TOO\u2019-ah tuhng-ah-vy-LOH\u2019-ah) threw five interceptions in practice as the Dolphins opened mandatory minicamp. Worse, all those giveaways came with NFL interceptions leader Xavien Howard a no-show for the first day of minicamp. Head coach Brian Flores calls Howard\u2019s absence a contract issue.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Panthers have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn, a cornerback from South Carolina. The team has a fifth-year option as part of the contract.<\/p>\n

TENNIS-QUEEN\u2019S CLUB<\/p>\n

Andy Murray defeats Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-2 at Queen\u2019s Club<\/p>\n

LONDON (AP) \u2014 Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has earned his first major victory in more than a year, and his first grass-court win in three years.<\/p>\n

Murray defeated Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-2 at the Queen\u2019s Club grass-court tournament. Murray had not played on the ATP Tour since Rotterdam.<\/p>\n

MICHIGAN-DOCTOR-SEXUAL ASSAULT<\/p>\n

Abuse victims to seek school action on Schembechler\u2019s legacy<\/p>\n

DETROIT (AP) \u2014 Former University of Michigan football players and others who say they were sexually abused by a now-deceased team doctor are expected to call for action by the University of Michigan\u2019s board as the legacy of the school\u2019s gridiron coach is being questioned over what he knew.<\/p>\n

The group has planned a news conference Wednesday in Ann Arbor, a day before Michigan regents are to hold a regularly scheduled meeting. No action items involving former head coach Bo Schembechler (SHEHM\u2019-behk-lur), Dr. Robert E. Anderson or litigation against the school by abuse victims were listed on the agenda.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of men allegedly were abused by Anderson during his nearly four decades working for the university.<\/p>\n

GOLF-US OPEN-DRAW<\/p>\n

DeChambeau and Koepka keep distance on US Open tee sheet<\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO (AP) \u2014 Anyone hopeful of a Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka (KEHP\u2019-kah) pairing at the U.S. Open will have to wait. The USGA has them on opposite sides of the course at Torrey Pines, one playing in the morning and one in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

DeChambeau and Koepka have been engaged in a social media spat that began nearly two years ago and picked up steam with a leaked Golf Channel clip that was never aired. Koepka stops his interview at the PGA Championship and rolls his eyes when he sees DeChambeau walking behind him and then uses salty language to express his feelings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In world and national news…<\/p>\n

GENEVA (AP) \u2014 Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is frequently late at high-level meetings, arrived on time at the 18th century Villa La Grange in Geneva for his high-stakes summit with President Joe Biden. The Russian leader landed in Geneva on Wednesday and traveled to the summit venue in a Russian-made Aurus limousine that was airlifted from Moscow for the summit along with a fleet of other vehicles. Putin, 68, who has received a Russian-made vaccine against the coronavirus, wasn\u2019t wearing a mask. However members of his delegation were wearing masks. The two leaders are holding a highly anticipated summit that comes as both leaders agree that U.S.-Russian relations are at an all-time low.<\/p>\n

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GENEVA (AP) \u2014 U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are set to meet for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss city of Geneva. It’s a moment of high-stakes diplomacy that comes as both leaders agree that U.S.-Russian relations are at an all-time low. For four months, the two leaders have traded sharp rhetoric. Biden has repeatedly called out Putin for malicious cyberattacks by Russian-based hackers on U.S. interests, for disregard of democracy in the jailing of Russia\u2019s top opposition leader and for interfering in American elections. Their talks on Wednesday are expected to last four to five hours. In advance, both sides set out to lower expectations.<\/p>\n

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BERLIN (AP) \u2014 Cybersecurity researchers in Europe say they’ve discovered a flaw in an encryption algorithm used by cellphones that may have allowed attackers to eavesdrop on some data traffic for more than two decades. In a paper published Wednesday, researchers from Germany, France and Norway said the flaw affects the GPRS mobile data standard. While most phones now use 4G or even 5G standards, GPRS remains a fallback for data connections in some countries. The researchers say the vulnerability in the GEA-1 algorithm is unlikely to have been an accident. Instead, they think it was probably created intentionally to provide law enforcement agencies with a backdoor. Manufacturers and standards organizations have been notified to fix the flaw.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden’s big jobs and families infrastructure plan even as the White House continues negotiating with Republicans on a scaled-back $1 trillion proposal. A top White House adviser assured House Democrats during a closed-door session Tuesday that there would be a fresh assessment by next week on where talks stand with the Republicans. But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he is moving ahead. He is set to huddle privately Wednesday with the Senate Budget Committee to prepare for July votes on a majority-rules approach to pass the $1.7 billion American Jobs Plan and $1.8 billion American Families Plan.<\/p>\n

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TOKYO (AP) \u2014 Global shares are mixed in quiet trading ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting that may yield clues on what lies ahead with its massive support for markets. Benchmarks rose in early trading in France and Britain, while slipped in Germany. Japanese and Chinese shares finished lower, while those in Australia and South Korea rose. Japan released data showing its trade surplus jumped 49.6% in May from a year earlier, but that was smaller than expected, highlighting how the world\u2019s third largest economy may be only slowly recovering. Data out of China on industrial production and retail sales showed growth.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 The U.S. Education Department says it’s erasing student debt for thousands of borrowers who attended a for-profit college chain that made exaggerated claims about its graduates\u2019 success in finding jobs. The Biden administration is approving 18,000 loan forgiveness claims from former students of ITT Technical Institute, a chain that closed in 2016. The loan discharges will clear more than $500 million in debt. The move announced Wednesday marks a step forward in the Biden administration\u2019s effort to clear a backlog of claims in a program that provides loan forgiveness to students defrauded by their colleges. Many students said it was harder to find jobs when they listed ITT Tech on their resumes.<\/p>\n

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BEIJING (AP) \u2014 The Chinese government says a nuclear power plant near Hong Kong had five broken fuel rods in a reactor but no radioactivity leaked. The statement was the first official confirmation of the incident that prompted concern over the facility’s safety. The environment ministry said radiation rose inside the No. 1 reactor at the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant but was contained. The Hong Kong government said earlier it was watching the facility after its French co-owner reported increased \u201cnoble gases\u201d in the reactor. Experts said that suggested fuel rods broke and leaked gas produced during nuclear fission. China is one of the world’s biggest operators of nuclear power plants.<\/p>\n

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) \u2014 A federal judge in Louisiana has ordered an end to the Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water. The judge ruled Tuesday in a lawsuit by Louisiana’s attorney general and officials in 12 other states. Those states say the administration bypassed bureaucratic steps required before such delays can be undertaken. The decision is a blow to Democratic President Joe Biden\u2019s efforts to rapidly transition the nation away from fossil fuels and thereby stave off the worst effects of climate change, including catastrophic droughts, floods and wildfires. Louisiana\u2019s Republican attorney general hailed the decision as a victory for energy workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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