DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP Jul 10, 2013) – NASCAR has declined to penalize the 31 cars that failed inspection in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series at Daytona. NASCAR confiscated the teams’ roof flaps, which are designed to keep cars on the ground during spins and wrecks at […]
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Pelicans Return To Chase Lake
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says more than 30,000 American white pelicans have returned to nest in south central North Dakota. Biologists say the nesting colony at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge is the largest in North America. Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge Manager Neil […]
Dakota Anglers Outing Set
The Dakota Anglers will have their Pork Roast outing Saturday, July 13th, at Boat Club Bay at Jamestown Reservoir. This is a fishing tournament for the contestants followed by a potluck meal for the membership. Two person teams may enter, at least one must be a Dakota Anglers member or […]
Pool Carnival
The Jamestown Parks Program will be hosting a Pool Carnival at the Jamestown Municipal Pool on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The cost to get in the pool is $2.25 per person or $.6.75 per family, unless you have a season pass. There will be games and prizes […]
Johnson Sweeps Race Weekend – Coke Zero 400
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson became the first driver in 31 years to sweep Daytona International Speedway, accomplishing the feat with a dominating run Saturday night for his fourth win of the season. The Daytona 500 winner is the first driver since Bobby Allison in 1982, and the […]
Twins Place Willingham on 15 Day D.L., Recall Hicks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP Jul 2, 2013) – Minnesota Twins slugger Josh Willingham has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Twins announced the move on Tuesday, one day after Willingham was scratched after feeling discomfort in his knee during pregame […]
Kenseth Takes Checkered At Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP Jun 30, 2013) — Matt Kenseth’s fuel-only pit road gamble helped him beat Jimmie Johnson late and win Sunday’s rescheduled 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway. A race that was Johnson’s to lose ultimately became Kenseth’s series-high fourth victory of the season even though […]
Latest-Future Pheasant Numbers
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Wildlife officials say North Dakota ring-neck pheasant numbers are down slightly due to harsh winter conditions. But lush nesting habitat this summer should bolster the birds’ population by the fall hunting season. State Game and Fish biologist Stan Kohn says officials heard about 11 […]
News Grizzlies Coach, Former Wizards Coach
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The new head coach of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies has ties to the Dakotas. Dave Joerger (YAY-gehr) won an International Basketball Association title and two Continental Basketball Association crowns with the Bismarck, N.D.-based Dakota Wizards. A third CBA championship came as coach of the […]
Hernandez Charged With Murder, Cut By Patriots
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP Jun 26, 2013) – Police have charged New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez with murder and weapons counts in connection with the slaying of a semi-pro football player whose body was found in an industrial park about a mile from Hernandez’s home. The charges […]
