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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
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.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
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.THURSDAY…Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain
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.FRIDAY…Cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of
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.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Severe weather potential Thursday afternoon, evening, and Friday.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says, family has been contacted for the victim of Saturday’s afternoon’s shooting in Southeast Jamestown. The victim, is 25 year old Nicole Haliaaloh Gututala-Hoff, of Jamestown, and has been taken to Bismarck for autopsy.
The news release says, it could be several weeks before the results are returned.
The children of the divorced suspect and victim ages three and two have been placed with family in the Jamestown area. She was employed at RealTruck.com in Jamestown.
Nicole, from Nanakuli, Hawaii met Kevin while he was stationed in the Army in Hawaii, married, in 2013, returning to Jamestown.
This continues to be an open and active investigation and no further details will be released at this time.
Previously reported….
Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger reports, at approximately 3:55 pm Saturday, May 12, the Stutsman County communications center received several calls reporting a shooting at 503 15th Street Southeast in Jamestown, ND.
Above CSiNewsNow.com Photos from 503 15th St SE
Callers reported a man had shot a woman in a vehicle in the parking lot of that apartment building, and fled the scene in a white SUV. Officers were dispatched to the location. Moments later the dispatch center received a call from 27 year old (age corrected by authorities) Kevin Michael Hoff, of Montpelier, North Dakota.
Kevin Michael Hoff
Hoff stated he had shot his ex-wife and wanted to turn himself in. Officers took Hoff into custody at the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center without incident.
A second group of officers responded to the scene of the shooting. Officers who responded to the scene of the shooting discovered a female victim deceased in a vehicle in the parking lot.
The name of the victim is being withheld until family is notified. The Jamestown Police Department is being assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s office, North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The investigation is continuing and that was is no further danger to the public regarding this incident.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police is investigating a hit and run that occurred Sunday afternoon about 2:30-p.m, in the Hugo’s parking lot in Downtown Jamestown.
Police Lt. Syd Mann reports the female was walking to her car in the lot when she was struck by a small pickup, which left the scene.
The female was taken by Jamestown Area Ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment. Her condition was unavailable.
Anyone with information concerning the truck’s driver or seeing the truck should call the LEC Dispatch Center, at 701- 252-1000.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City StreetScape Committee meets Tuesday may 15 at 7:30-a.m., at City Hall, with the public invited to attend.
Agenda Items include:
Discussing the current project
Disscussing Phase Two, Current Status
Review Concrete Choices
Bench Placement.
The project is on hold after the bid opening process last Friday when, at the NDDOT office, in Bismarck, it was revealed that only one bid was submitted, at over $400,000 dollars, which is over the projected city cost estimate.
Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud says, the city will discuss options with the NDDOT, and depending on Department of Transportation approval, the Valley City officials will find out if the bids can be let again early next year.
Valley City Commission last month approved of the Central Avenue and 3rd Avenue Southeast street improvement projects.
Jamestown (Natalie McKenna) On Thursday, May 10, University of Jamestown appointed Dr. Robert Badal President Emeritus and dedicated a campus building in his honor.The Board of Trustees, the President’s Cabinet, and representatives from the faculty and staff attended the dedication, which revealed that the Nafus Center was renamed the Badal Nafus Center. The Badal Nafus Center houses Knight Hall cafeteria, and the student and alumni centers.
Ed Nafus (UJ class of ’63), Board of Trustee and Capital Campaign Co-chair, with his sister Virginia Nafus (UJ class of ’64) by his side, commented on Dr. Badal’s leadership: “Our family is touched by the commitment from Dr. Badal in bringing the college that we loved as students decades ago, to the University that it is today.
Dr. Badal has led this institution with focus and created an environment that supports students, providing them with a well-rounded liberal arts education which today’s professional environment demands.”
Dr. Badal retired Feb. 28, 2018, after serving as University President since 2002.
Board of Trustees Chairman, Jim Unruh commented on his service: “The Board of Trustees is greatly indebted to Dr. Badal for his commitment to and outstanding leadership at the University of Jamestown over the past 16 years. Under his leadership, academic programming was expanded through the initiation of new programs, the creation of master’s and doctoral programs, and the opening of a satellite campus in Fargo, N.D. During his presidency, the University experienced endowment growth, new buildings and the renovation of current facilities. In addition, Dr. Badal was active in national collegiate associations, as well as local
entities. He is highly deserving of the Emeritus status.”
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public works informs Southwest Jamestown residents that city crews will begin flushing fire hydrants in the Southwest areas beginning Monday, May 14, 2018 and will continue the work throughout the City during normal working hours until completed.
Please be aware of the possibility of lowered water pressure when flushing of hydrants occurs in the various areas.
Jamestown (CSi) Residents and students 18 years-old or older will have the opportunity to test drive a vehicle in cooperation with R.M. Stoudt, in Jamestown, and raise money for Jamestown High School May 23rd, at the Jamestown High School parking lot.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tara Kapp with RM Stoudt said they’ve been working on bringing the Drive 4 UR School test drive to Jamestown for over a year.
Drive 4 UR School is a fundraising effort created by the Ford Motor Company in which test drives generate $20 that is then donated to a school or organization of choice. The events have the potential to raise up to $6,000.
Proceeds will go to Jamestown High School to purchase video and sound equipment for the Multi-Media Club, and the Maker Space program.
Interested individuals can come to Jamestown High School from 2 to 6 PM on May 23rd to test drive a vehicle. She says that’s all that’s needed and then Ford does the rest.
Jamestown (CSi) R.M. Stoudt hosts the annual Running of the Pink each year on the first Saturday in June. This year, Running of the Pink this year is June 2.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, R.M. Stoudt BDC Coordinator, Tara Kapp said, all proceeds benefit the No Excuses Program and the local Women’s Way Chapter for breast and cervical cancer screenings as well as education and other needs. In its 11-year history, R.M. Stoudt has raised more than $100,000 for women’s health including cervical screenings and mammograms.
Tara said, “Casey Stoudt, Doug Klaudt and Jason Holstad were the masterminds behind the run, which began with 60 participants. This event has not only grown in size, but also in importance to the community. The run is something held near and dear to our employees’ hearts, especially this year. We lost our teammate and dear friend, Barb Gefroh, to breast cancer on New Year’s Eve. We’ve always known how vital the battle against cancer is and this year, we’re fighting even harder in Barb’s name.”
Proceeds help pay for new technology in women’s health. The money also helps individuals who could not otherwise afford mammograms and cervical cancer screenings.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center hosts No Excuses every year, in conjunction with Central Valley Health. That day, women can receive a basic screening as well as their mammogram, all in one quick visit. If women have any financial barriers, proceeds from Running of the Pink cover those needs. In 2017 alone, No Excuses helped more than 20 women. This year, because of popular demand, JRMC and Central Valley Health scheduled a summer No Excuses June 11-12.
About one-third of Stutsman County women over age 40 reported said they had not had a mammogram in the last two years, according to the North Dakota Department of Health.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Foundation director, Lisa Jackson says, “This is troubling because if caught early, the treatment options for breast cancer are so much better. This is the difference between a small surgery to remove a lump, or a large surgery to remove the full breast.”
Last year, over 550 registrants and dozens of volunteers raised $17,500 for ROP.
Tara added that “Casey Stoudt pays the bill for all event costs so that all donations can stay local and go directly to the cause.”
A number of businesses have also signed on as financial sponsors.
Running of the Pink is both competitive and noncompetitive and offers a 5K run, walk and 10K run. Early bird entry is $15 for students and seniors and $20 for adults through May 19. After May 19, entry fees are $25 adults and $20 students and seniors. Registration includes a Running of the Pink T-shirt.
There will be prizes awarded in the competitive category.
Vivian The Pink Fire Truck will be there as well.
In addition to the run, there will be two sets of corn-hole boards auctioned off to raise additional funds. The corn-hole boards will feature the 11th Annual Running of the Pink logo.
To register, visit www.stoudtcars.com or www.facebook.com/runningofthepink.
Jamestown (CSi) With one candidate filing, and two Rural positions open on Jamestown Public School Board, Superintendent Rob Lech said the second seat will be filled by a write-in candidate in the June 12th School Board elections.
He said if no write in candidate is elected, the school board will fill the position for the term.
The rural candidate must live outside city limits, however the candidates are elected district wide, regardless on residency.
He adds anyone interested in learning more may contact him at Jamestown Public Schools at 252-1950.
Sedric Trevithick is on the ballot as a Rural candidate.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Downtown Association announces that this year’s events for Rods and Hogs and activities will be Saturday June 9th, from noon to 8-p.m.
The newsletter says, four blocks of mean muscle cars, hot motorcycles, and cool classics in the heart of historic Downtown Jamestown. Get on the Trike rac-ing contest, Balance Beam, and Tire Changing Speed Contest.
Food Trucks, Street Vendors, and Live Music and a Street Dance round out the day.
Registration Forms are available.
Call 701-320-7217 or email jamestowndown-town@gmail.com
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Office Bar, Don Wilhelm Inc., RM Stoudt Inc., West End Hide, Fur, & Metal, Klein’s Collision Center, Buffalo City Car Club, and Stutsman Harley Davidson
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota driver’s vehicle caught fire while he was traveling on Interstate 94 in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Trevor Susla, of Chanhassen, Minnesota, pulled over on the shoulder west of Mandan, North Dakota, after he saw flames coming from the “area of his cellular phone charger” in the vehicle’s center console. Officials responded to put out the Friday fire, but Susla’s vehicle burned completely.
Authorities say eastbound I-94 was closed for about 10 minutes because of the fire. The Highway Patrol says nobody was injured and the incident remains under investigation.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters enthusiastically passed “Marsy’s Law” in 2016, joining several states that embraced the constitutional amendments giving crime victims such rights as being notified of developments in their cases.
Now voters are being asked to support changes to the amendment to help police and prosecutors cut down on unforeseen bureaucratic problems it has created.
The proposed changes — which the Marsy’s Law campaign supports — would require victims to opt in to many of their rights and specifically allow authorities to share information with the public to help solve crimes.
The changes will go before South Dakota voters during the state’s June 5 primary election, months before voters in at least five other states decide whether to adopt their own versions of Marsy’s Law.
NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) — A police dog is on the loose in western North Dakota.
Three Affiliated Tribes Police Department says Tigris the Belgian Malinois (MAL-uh-NWAH) was reported missing on Thursday near the junction of state Highways 22 and 23 in New Town on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
KFYR-TV reports Tigris is 3 ½ years old and was last seen wearing his metal “choke chain” collar.
Officers say there is reward for the dog’s safe return.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The tribal chairman of the oil-rich Three Affiliated Tribes in western North Dakota has been named to an Environmental Protection Agency advisory committee.
The EPA announced Chairman Mark Fox’s appointment on Friday.
The EPA says the 34-member board helps the agency develop partnerships with local governments to provide improvements to public health and environmental protection.
About 20 percent of the more than 1 million barrels of oil produced daily in North Dakota come from the Fort Berthold Reservation, occupied by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes.
Fox has been chairman of the tribes since 2014.
PARSHALL, N.D. (AP) — Authorities in northwestern North Dakota are searching for explosives that belong to the U.S. Air Force.
Mountrail County Sheriff Ken Halverson says a belt of ammunition for an automatic grenade launcher was lost near Parshall. The explosives are contained in a green metal ammo can about 18 1/2 inches long, 14 1/2 inches high and 8 1/2 inches wide.
The ammunition was reported lost on May 4. Halvorson says a group of about 100 airmen walked the six-mile route several times on Friday and did not find the grenades.
Halvorson says the explosives are dangerous and specific to the Air Force launcher. He says the ammunition will not operate in any other device without “catastrophic failure.”
Anyone with information about the explosives is asked to contact the Mountrail County Sheriff’s Department.
In Weekend Local Sports…
Friday…
High School Sports..
Baseball…
Valley City 2 Fargo Davies 1
Walk-off for the Hi-Liners
Saturday…
Baseball…
Jamestown 8 Mandan 3
Jamestown 4 Mandan 1
Kohl Kratz pitches no-hitter for Jamestown
Softball…
Valley City 11 Devils Lake 1
Jamestown 10 Bismarck Legacy4
Jamestown 8 Bismarck Legacy 7
Girl’s Soccer…
Minot 4 Jamestown 0
VCSU…
Friday….
Madison SD (Mark Potts)– Valley City State’s men took third place at the NSAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, totaling 11 All Conference performances and one individual champion during the two-day meet in Madison, S.D.
The conference championships wrapped up Friday in Madison with rain and cold weather affecting all athletes. At the end of the meet, Valley City State’s men came home with 121 team points to place third overall.
Dickinson State won the men’s title with 203 points, followed by Dakota State University (162). Valley City State finished ahead of Jamestown (81), Viterbo University (53) and Waldorf University (32). VCSU’s 121 points was the most team points scored by the Vikings at the conference meet since the track and field program was reinstated in 2010.
Madison SD (Mark Potts)– The Valley City State University women’s track and field team took home four individual conference titles and placed third as a team Friday at the North Star Athletic Association Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The Viking women had 11 All-Conference performances and racked up 120 team points at the two-day meet hosted by Dakota State University. The meet wrapped up Friday in Madison, S.D., with rain and cold weather throughout the day.
Dickinson State won the team title with 215 points and University of Jamestown was second with 169.5 points. The Vikings finished ahead of Dakota State (65), Viterbo University (59.5) and Waldorf University (51). VCSU’s 120 points was the most team points scored by the Vikings at the conference meet since the track and field program was reinstated in 2010.
Kansas City (uj.edu) – The University of Jamestown reports, that the NAIA has officially announced the 45-team field and pairings for the 2018 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round. The 10th annual event takes place today through May – 17 at nine host sites. Each of the nine locations features a five-team, double-elimination tournament.
(Schedule | Bracket Reveal Show)
The Jimmie baseball team earned the fourth seed in the Oklahoma City Bracket and will face No. 5 seed York (Neb.) today. The winner of that game will take on top seed Oklahoma City, following the conclusion of the No. 2 Mobile (Ala.) – No. 3 Central Methodist (Mo.) game.
The nine opening round champions join Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at the 62nd annual Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series in Lewiston, Idaho, May 25 – June 1. For more information on the World Series, click here.
The field consists of 31 automatic qualifiers – given to conference regular-season champions, tournament champions or tournament runners-up – and 14 at-large teams. Conferences with 10-or-more members receive two automatic qualifiers, while leagues with less than 10 get one.
For the complete release, click here.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — A former ice hockey rink in North Dakota has been updated and turned into a multipurpose facility.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the Pepsi All Seasons Arena in Mandan is now equipped with batting cages, two multipurpose courts and one wood court. The renovation also included remodeling three locker rooms.
The arena is owned by the Mandan Park District. The park district and Mandan Public Schools split the $1.2 million renovation cost.
The school district will use the facility for sports practices and games, while the park district will use it for youth programming. The school district also plans to use the facility for high school physical education classes during the day.
The updated arena caters to indoor sports, including basketball and volleyball. Outdoor sports will be able to use the facilities if there’s bad weather.
Game 2 is Tuesday night.
Kevin Love had 17 points and eight rebounds, and LeBron James finished with 15 points, nine assists and seven boards. The Cavaliers missed their first 14 3-point attempts of the game and shot just 32 percent in the first half.
By that time, Boston led 61-35 — the biggest halftime playoff deficit in James’ career.
MLB
— Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 while pitching three-hit ball into the seventh inning, and Zack Cozart got a walk-off RBI single in the Los Angeles Angels’ 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ohtani had another impressive outing in his sixth big-league start, but the Angels’ two-way sensation was denied his fourth victory when he left after walking Logan Morrison on nine pitches in the seventh.
— Sean Newcomb allowed no runs for the third start in a row and gave up only one hit in six innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Sunday. Newcomb, who is 4-1, has pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings and last allowed a run on April 26.
Brian Anderson’s double in the second inning was the lone hit off the left-hander, who has given up five hits total in his past three starts. Newcomb walked four, struck out six and lowered his ERA to 2.51. Atlanta closer Arodys Vizcaino came on after the first two batters singled in the ninth. He gave up a three-run pinch-hit homer to Justin Bour with one out, then retired the next two batters for his seventh save in eight chances, completing a four-hitter.
Jose Urena allowed three runs in six innings. The Marlins’ opening day starter remained winless in nine outings after going 14-7 last year.
Elsewhere in the majors:
— Mark Reynolds homered twice in his first game with Washington, lifting the Nationals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep. Reynolds had his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. He homered off Zack Godley in the sixth inning, then broke a 4-4 tie with a two-run shot off Archie Bradley in the eighth after the Diamondbacks rallied with a three-run seventh.
— Eugenio Suarez and Joey Votto homered, and the last-place Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for their first four-game sweep of the Dodgers since the Big Red Machine accomplished the feat in August 1976. The defending NL champion Dodgers finished a 1-5 homestand and have lost seven of eight.
— Giancarlo Stanton went 4 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs, sending Luis Severino and the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics after a long rain delay. Severino struck out seven in six innings as New York won for the 19th time in 22 games to remain tied with rival Boston for the best record in the majors at 28-12.
— J.D. Martinez homered and had three RBIs, Mookie Betts had two hits and made a sensational diving catch, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3. Martinez’s 10th homer this season was a two-run shot in the first inning off right-hander Joe Biagini.
— Corey Kluber became the American League’s first six-game winner as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 11-2. The reigning Cy Young Award winner gave up two unearned runs in seven innings, scattering eight hits. Kluber (6-2) was backed by four hits from Yan Gomes, including a three-run homer.
—Jose Iglesias hit an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over Seattle. Niko Goodrum homered and had three hits for the Tigers. His single in the ninth allowed JaCoby Jones to advance to third with nobody out, and Iglesias followed with a single up the middle off Juan Nicasio.
— Matt Davidson hit a solo homer and a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, helping the Chicago White Sox salvage the finale of their weekend series against the crosstown Cubs with a 5-3 win. The White Sox stopped a seven-game slide and became the last major league team to reach 10 wins.
— Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays. Baltimore won consecutive series for the first time this season..
— Dallas Keuchel allowed three hits in seven shutout innings, Evan Gattis and Carlos Correa homered for the second straight game and the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 6-1. Keuchel struck out eight and walked one, lowering his ERA from 3.53 to 3.10. Houston’s starters have the top three ERAs in the American League led by Justin Verlander at a major league-best 1.21.
— Gorkys Hernandez homered off Ivan Nova to spark a five-run sixth inning, Nick Hundley added a three-run drive and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 to stop a season-high six game-losing streak.
— New York’s Jacob deGrom lasted just one inning in his return from the disabled list, and pinch-hitter Nick Williams had a go-ahead, three-run homer off Paul Seward in the sixth inning that carried the Philadelphia Phillies over the Mets 4-2. DeGrom needed 45 pitches to get through a scoreless and hitless first, which included 20 foul balls. New York said he was removed as a precaution.
— Clayton Richard matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in eight strong innings for his first win in more than a month, and the San Diego Padres beat struggling Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 to salvage a split of their four-game series.
— Freddy Peralta took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning of his major league debut and set a Milwaukee rookie record with 13 strikeouts, leading the Brewers over the Colorado Rockies 7-3. A 21-year-old right-hander who was 5-1 this season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, Peralta didn’t allow a hit until David Dahl hit a sharp single to center with one out in the sixth. Winner Jon Gray gave up six runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Travis Shaw and Jesus Aguilar homered for the Brewers.
MLB-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — Robinson Cano (kuh-NOH’) left Seattle’s game at Detroit in the third inning Sunday with a broken right hand after being hit by a pitch.
Cano was struck by a pitch from left-hander Blaine Hardy, then went to the dugout while being replaced by a pinch runner. The 35-year-old Cano is hitting .287 with four home runs and 23 RBIs this season. He hit a three-run homer in Seattle’s win Saturday night.
In other MLB news:
— Right-hander Chase Anderson was put on the 10-day disabled list because of illness by the Milwaukee Brewers, who recalled right-hander Freddy Peralta from Triple-A Colorado Springs and slated him to make his big league debut against Colorado. Anderson was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday due to a stomach illness..
GOLF-PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Webb Simpson navigated his way through a few mistakes but not too much stress to win The Players Championship on Sunday.
Staked to a seven-shot lead, no one got closer than four shots of Simpson, even after a double bogey on the 18th hole when his only concern was finishing the hole. He closed with a 1-over 73 for a four-shot victory and his biggest win since the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club.
Tiger Woods made another big run. So did Jason Dufner, Jimmy Walker and Danny Lee. None could do enough to catch Simpson during record scoring in the final Players Championship in May.
Justin Thomas shot a 66 and tied for 11th, which was more than enough to move to No. 1 in the world.
NFL-OBIT-CHUCK KNOX
SEATTLE (AP) — Chuck Knox, the veteran NFL coach who led the Seattle Seahawks for nine years and took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games, has died. He was 86. Knox died Saturday evening, the Seahawks confirmed Sunday.
Knox went 186-147-1 during 22 seasons as an NFL head coach, including two stints with the Rams. He won five straight NFC West titles from 1973-77, and he returned in 1992 for the franchise’s final three seasons in Los Angeles before its move to St. Louis.
The Pennsylvania native left the Rams in 1978 for the Buffalo Bills. After five seasons, he took over the Seahawks in 1983 and immediately led the franchise to its first playoff berth and the AFC title game.
In world and national news…
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — A new fissure in Hawaii’s Puna District sent gases and lava exploding into the air on Sunday, spurring officials to call for more evacuations as residents waited for a possible major eruption at Kilauea volcano’s summit.
Hawaii County Civil Defense issued an emergency cellphone alert after the fissure was discovered early Sunday morning. The agency said one “unidentified structure” was destroyed by the new vent, bringing the total number of homes and other buildings lost to the lava to nearly 40.
Residents in the immediate area were told to evacuate, and two nearby community centers were serving as shelters for people and pets.
Geologists warn that Kilauea’s summit could have an explosive steam eruption that would hurl huge rocks and ash miles into the sky.
PARIS (AP) — A private organization in the United States that monitors extremists online says the Islamic State’s news agency has released a video of a man who appears to be the Paris knifing suspect urging French citizens to pressure their government if they want attacks to end.
The alleged suspect in Saturday night’s rampage was shot and killed by police after he stabbed five people, one of them fatally.
French officials have said the assailant was a 20-year-old French citizen born in the Russian republic of Chechnya. They have not verified if he is the person featured in the 2 ½-minute-long video presumably released posthumously by the Amaq news agency Sunday.
The man in the video speaks in French and his face is covered except for his eyes.
He blames France for its role in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group and says: “If you want it (attacks) to end, pressure your government.”
The SITE Intelligence Group, a Maryland organization that monitors online extremist postings, highlighted and shared the video on Sunday.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has warned Gaza residents they will be risking their lives if they approach the border during a planned mass protest.
The army says in the leaflets dropped by jets Monday that it will “act against every attempt to damage the security fence or harm IDF soldiers or Israeli civilians.”
Gaza’s ruling Hamas says it expects tens of thousands to join Monday’s march, suggesting a possible border breach. The march is part of a campaign to break Gaza’s decade-old border blockade. It’s also a protest against the inauguration Monday of a U.S. Embassy in contested Jerusalem.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising overture to China, President Donald Trump says he would help a Chinese telecommunications company get “back into business,” saying too many jobs in China are at stake after the U.S. government cut off access to its American suppliers.
As trade negotiations continue between China and the U.S., it was not immediately clear how the ZTE Corp. case fits in.
At issue is the Commerce Department’s move last month to block the ZTE Corp., a major supplier of telecoms networks and smartphones based in southern China, from importing American components for seven years. The U.S. accused ZTE of misleading American regulators after it settled charges of violating sanctions against North Korea and Iran.
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s national police chief says the suicide bombing Monday morning at police headquarters in Surabaya was carried out by members of one family.
Tito Karnavian told a news conference that one of the family members — a girl of about 8 who was with two of the four attackers — was thrown by the blast and survived.
Two motorbikes were used in the attack. Police have also said four officers and six civilians were wounded in the attack, which came a day after members of another family carried out suicide bombings at three churches in Indonesia, killing at least eight people.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — An over-supply of legal marijuana has driven pot prices to record lows in Oregon.
That’s prompting some growers to pivot to another type of cannabis to make ends meet — one that doesn’t come with a high.
Applications for state licenses to grow hemp — marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin — have increased more than twentyfold since 2015 and Oregon now ranks No. 2 behind Colorado among the 19 states with hemp cultivation.
The rapidly evolving market comes amid skyrocketing demand for a hemp-derived extract called cannabidiol oil, or CBD, that is seen by many as a health aid.
Like marijuana, CBD is still considered a controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
But eager farmers say in its purified distilled form, CBD oil can command thousands of dollars per kilogram.
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