– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct. 15

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY.. Becoming mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds

around 5 mph.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to

10 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in

the evening, then slight chance of rain showers possibly mixed

with snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of

precipitation 20 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

Jamestown (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at approximately 7:25 pm, a ND Highway Patrol trooper was assisting a stranded motorist and a tow truck eastbound on I-94 MM 257 at Jamestown.

A vehicle had broken down along the eastbound median shoulder. The tow truck was on scene to remove the stranded vehicle. The NDHP Trooper was on scene with their emergency lights activated to warn traffic of the stranded vehicle and tow truck. The emergency lights included an amber arrow board directing traffic to move to the right.

A 2002 Chevrolet Impala approached the NDHP Trooper vehicle in the left lane of eastbound I-94, slowed and then side swiped the patrol vehicle. After striking the patrol vehicle, the Impala did not stop and continued to travel eastbound on I-94.

The NDHP Trooper left the stranded motorist and tow truck and stopped the Impala. The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office responded and completed an investigation of the crash involving the Impala and the NDHP patrol vehicle, a 2018 Ford Explorer

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The suspect from the Impala was 51 year olf Angela Rose Fickert, from East Grand Forks, MN. The Stutsman County SO arrested Fickert for driving under suspension (DUS) and on an outstanding Morton County, ND arrest warrant for failure to appear on a previous DUS charge. Fickert was also cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and driving without liability insurance.

The Stutsman County SO is investigating the non-reportable crash.
Neither Fickert or the NDHP Trooper were injured in the crash. The NDHP Trooper was seated in the Ford patrol vehicle and seat belted at the time of the crash. It is unknown at this time if Fickert was restrained at the time of the crash.

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. Oct. 14, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 8

Total Positives: 1751

Active: 57

Recovered: 1651

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 167

Stutsman

NEW DEATHS 2

TOTAL DEATHS 85

New Positives: 14

Total Positives: 4251

Active: 79

Recovered: 4077

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 212

Valley City (CCHD) City County Health in Valley City announces changes in their COVID-19 testing days and site location in Valley City.

Testing has moved to the REC Center at 140 4th Street Southwest. Testing will be 12:30-2:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

There are opportunities for vaccinations, both for annual influenza and for the COVID vaccine. In October CCHD opens early on Tuesdays at 7-am and late on Wednesdays until 6-pm, Call 845-8518 to make an appointment).

Jamestown (USACE) Recent significant rainfall events in the James River Basin has soaked into the soil, and no little accumulations of water at either the Jamestown or Pipestem Reservoirs.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing minimal releases from Pipestem Dam at 3 cubic feet per second, with no releases from Jamestown Dam. The two reservoirs are reported at levels projected at winter freezeup.

Jamestown (City) Due to the weather conditions on Wednesday, the road closure on the 800 block of 4th Ave NW in Jamestown will be extended through Friday, October 15, 2021.
The schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Construction signing will be put in place by the Street Department.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

Jamestown (City) Starting Sunday, October 17, 2021; there will be a street closure on 2nd Ave NW, between 1st St NW & 2nd St NW. This closure will last approximately ten (10) days or until finished.
A detour will be put in place.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Coats for Kid distribution day will be October 15th 10 AM to 4 PM at the Salvation Army Community Center at 320 1st Avenue N. Major Judy Lowder says there is minimal requirements if you’re in need of a coat for you child this winter.

Jamestown (JRMC) Wave of Light is a time for families who’ve experienced infant loss and miscarriage to share in their sorrow and support each other. Wave of Light is an international event, recognized in six countries.

This year’s event is set for Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. To reduce exposure, the event is held from the comforts of each individual’s home.

“Thirty years ago, if families experienced a miscarriage or infant death, they were told to forget it,” said Renae Lunde. Lunde is a registered nurse at Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Family BirthPlace. She is also one of the event’s organizers. “Today, we encourage families to grieve in the way that best fits them.”

Wave of Light occurs each year on October 15. Participants are asked to burn a candle for at least one hour, resulting in a continuous chain of lighted candles throughout the globe on this day. If families need support year round, they may contact the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team.

The Jamestown Area Grief Support Team is a group of volunteers who offer to support to those who grieve. The group organizes regular educational events and support groups to the community.

Organizers invite the community to join the Facebook group, Jamestown ND Area Wave of Light. Anyone affected by infant loss from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death in and around the Jamestown area is welcome.

For more information on Wave of Light, call (701) 952-4807 or visit jrmcnd.com. For more information on the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team, call (701) 952-9358 or visit JAGST.org.

Jamestown (JRFD Facebook) The Jamestown Rural Fire Department has recently received,

A $5,000 grant, from the North Dakota Community Foundation.

The Rural Fire Department says, the grant dollars will be put towards the purchase of a new grass unit similar to the one in the background of the picture posted in this story, at CSiNewsNow.com. These units help them reach hard-to-reach places where their larger trucks cannot go.

The Rural Fire Department sends out big thank you to the North Dakota Community Foundation.

NDCF has awarded $172,646 in grants from its Statewide Greatest Needs (Unrestricted) Fund to 39 organizations across the state working to improve the quality of life for North Dakota residents. Congrats to these organizations – we are proud to partner with you! Kevin Dvorak has delivered some of the checks

Valley City (CSi) The North Dakota Winter Show announces that Brandee Moore is the new manager.

Brandee, is a native of Arkansas. She has lived and worked in North Dakota for over four years.

She worked for Bailey Pro Rodeo for a number of years.

Brandee Moore succeeds Tesa Klein who stepped down earlier this year. Her staff includes Virginia Nelson, Kasi Holm and Barn Manager Russell Nelson. Kelcey Hoffmann is the coordinator of the North Star Classic. She points out that numerous volunteers assist, the North Dakota Winter Show during big events.

Jamestown (JSDC) Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation’s (JSDC) CEO was recognized for her work in economic development recently.

Connie Ova was recognized as a finalist (top 3) for the Economic Development Governor’s Choice Award for Developer of the Year.

The JSDC Statement says, “This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution that will leave a lasting impact on the economic health of her community or region, thus increasing the quality of life for residents. This is tremendous recognition from economic development leaders from around the state.”

Ova also recently celebrated 19 years in her position with the JSDC.

Corry Shevlin, JSDC Business Development Director, was also nominated to serve on the Economic Development North Dakota Board of Directors.

Jamestown (Chamber) The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Hand Pickd Boutique as the October Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.

Their nomination stated, “I just love that we have a great women’s clothing store in Jamestown that is owned and operated by a local. I love going shopping there. The staff is so friendly and they genuinely care about finding the right pieces for you and your style. I never feel pressure to buy, but I always end up buying a lot! They also do a great job promoting on social media. Their little fun videos brighten my day. They are the type of feel-good business that our community needs. I hope people support them and they can continue to bring great clothing options to Jamestown.”

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce honors businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community. This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded in January of 2022. Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com. Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

Valley City (CSi) The 21st Annual Oktober Fest is planned for Saturday October 16, from 5:30-p.m. to 10-p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

The charity event benefits the CHI Mercy Health Foundation, to purchase new Smart Beds for patient rooms, providing more efficient efforts for caregivers, and more responsive environments for patients.

There will be an Appetizer Buffet, Music, Silent Auction, Raffle, Raffle Boards, and Dueling Pianos, by Fun Pianos.

For event information and to purchase tickets:

mercyhospitalvalleycity.org/oktoberfest

Or call 701-845-6557.

Bismarck (NDDOT) – It is never too early, or too often, to discuss driving habits with teens. Parents can start the conversation during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 17-23, 2021.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation encourages parents to talk to their teen drivers about the importance of always wearing a seat belt and taking personal responsibility while behind the wheel.

Teen drivers age 14-19 were involved in 9.4% of fatal crashes in North Dakota in 2020. Inexperience, coupled with immaturity, often results in risk-taking behaviors such as speeding, alcohol/drug use, driving distracted and not wearing a seat belt – all of which contribute to an increased death rate among teens. Seat belts are the single most effective safety device to prevent death and injury in a motor vehicle crash.

Safety Division Director Karin Mongeon says, “Parents can influence driving behavior even before their child gets behind the wheel.” Always wearing your seat belt, following posted speed limits and driving sober and distraction-free teaches your kids that taking personal responsibility when driving is a priority.”

Parents should become familiar with North Dakota’s graduated driver licensing restrictions including night driving restrictions. Self-reported surveys show that teens with parents who set and enforce firm rules for driving typically engage in less risky driving behaviors and are involved in fewer crashes. By knowing and enforcing the laws, parents will help promote personal responsibility for their teens and the teens around them.

Learn more about the Vision Zero strategy and its traffic safety campaigns at VisionZero.ND.gov.

Bismarck (Game & Fish) The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reports that EHD in deer, has been reported south and west of the Jamestown area.

Big game biologist with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department Jason Smith. in Jamestown says, “The deer population is good. The majority of the EHD (epizootic hemorrhagic disease) has been limited to the southwest and central North Dakota.”

North Dakota Game and Fish Department has offered refunds to hunters with licenses in several units across the state including 2I and 2H in the Jamestown area.

Unit 2I is outlined by Interstate 94 on the north and U.S. Highway 281 on the east. Unit 2H is defined by U.S. Highway 13 on the north and U.S. Highway 281 on the east.

Bill Jensen, a big game biologist in Bismarck, says there are some cases of EHD every year usually limited to areas south and west of the Missouri River.

This year the west area is showing some immunity. This year it started along the Missouri River and spread.”

Jensen says EHD is a viral disease spread by tiny midges. The insects, sometimes called “no-see-ums” breed in the mud of drying sloughs that were common this year during the drought.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former oil company maintenance manager has been sentenced to 1 1/2 years of probation after pleading guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into the 2014 death of an oil field worker. Stephen Reisinger was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland, who said Reisinger has shown remorse. Federal prosecutors had asked that Reisinger be imprisoned for 1 1/2 years. Reisinger was working for Nabors Completion and Production Services Co. in Williston when a welder, 28-year-old Dustin Payne, died after an explosion. Prosecutors say Reisinger deceived the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration during its investigation.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Canadian energy company has announced a plan to build North Dakota’s first factory designed to turn natural gas into liquid fuels. Officials say it also will help curb the burning of the gas that’s a byproduct of oil production. Cerilon Inc. says the $2.8 billion project in Trenton is intended to convert natural gas to fuels such as diesel. Commerce Commissioner James Leiman says the state approved a $3 million loan for the project Thursday. Leiman says the plant would employ “thousands” during construction that would begin in 2023 and about 100 people when completed in 2026.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Four children were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening after the school bus they were riding in crashed with a pickup truck in northwestern Minnesota’s Clay County. Sheriff Mark Empting said the crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday in rural Clay County. Empting said the preliminary investigation shows the driver of the pickup truck may have failed to yield, but the investigation is ongoing. The school bus was equipped with a camera, which will be used in the investigation. The bus was carrying students from the Ada-Borup School District.

In sports

NDAPSSA H.S. Football Polls

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

9-man

Seventh poll

Team Rec. LW Pts.

Lamoure LM (14) 8-0 70
New Salem 8-0 55
Cavalier 8-0 41
Nelson County 8-0 21
Bottineau 8-0 16

Others receiving votes: Surrey 6-1, South Border 7-1

Class B 11-man

Team Rec. LW Pts.

Beulah (13) 8-0 68
Hillsboro/CV (1) 7-1 57
Langdon Area/EM 7-1 37
Kindred 7-1 34
Central Cass 7-1 5

Others receiving votes: Bowman County 7-1, Harvey/Wells County 6-2, Bishop Ryan 7-1.

Thursday

High School Volleyball

At Jerry Meyer Arena

Bismarck High def Jamestown 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21)

At the Hi-Liner Activity Center

Sheyenne def Valley City in 5 sets

At Steele

Carrington def Kidder County 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-13)

At Oakes

Linton/HMB def Oakes 3-0 ( 25-15, 25-19, 25-18)

Thursday….

High School Footballl

Bismarck St. Mary’s 34, Dickinson 0

Williston 14, Watford City 7

MLB

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally defeated the San Francisco Giants in a winner-take-all series.

The Dodgers are in the NLCS after rallying in the ninth inning to beat the Giants, 2-1. The Dodgers can finally celebrate a postseason series win over their bitter rivals after the Giants captured best-of-3 series in 1951 and 1962 to decide the National League pennant.

Cody Bellinger broke a 1-1 deadlock with an RBI single that scored Justin Turner, who started the rally by getting hit by a pitch with one out.

Neither team scored until Corey Seager singled home a run in the sixth inning. Darin Ruf quickly responded with a solo blast in the bottom half.

Ruf’s blast came off Julio Urias, who gave up just two other hits over four innings of relief.

Kenley Jansen got the win with help from Max Scherzer’s save.

Giants starter Logan Webb struck out seven and allowed a run and four hits over seven innings.

The Dodgers head to Atlanta for Game 1 on Saturday.

MLB-NEWS

Cardinals fire Shildt over ‘philosophical differences’

UNDATED (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have fired manager Mike Shildt, one week after the team lost to the Dodgers in the NL wild-card game.

Cardinals president John Mozeliak said the firing was “something that popped up recently,” but he refused to expand on what he called “philosophical differences” between Shildt, the coaching staff and the front office.

The Redbirds went on a team-record, 17-game winning streak last month and made the postseason with 90 victories. They were 252-199 after Shildt took over for manager Mike Matheny during the 2018, winning the NL Central in 2019 and reaching the playoffs the last three seasons.

In other MLB news:

— The Braves are preparing to play without outfielder Jorge Soler (HOHR’-hay soh-LEHR’) in the NL Championship Series as they await his clearance following his positive COVID-19 test. The Braves worked out Thursday at Truist Park without Soler, who was pulled from the lineup for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against Milwaukee on Tuesday.

— White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says he wants Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa to remain in the dugout next season. La Russa’s future was a bit of a question mark after the White Sox were eliminated Tuesday by Houston in Game 4 of the AL Division Series. Chicago rolled to a 93-69 record and beat Cleveland by 13 games in AL Central for its first division championship in 13 years.

NFL-BUCCANEERS/EAGLES

Brady, Fournette provide 2 TDs each for Bucs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to their bye week with a 5-1 record after holding off the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette each accounted for two touchdowns as the Buccaneers topped the Eagles, 28-22.

Brady tossed TD passes on Tampa Bay’s first two drives while going 11 for 12 for 121 yards. He finished 34 of 42 for 297 yards and an interception.

Tampa increased its lead to 28-7 when Fournette walked in from the 1 in the third quarter. It was his second scoring run of the game.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns but had trouble passing the ball, completing just 12 of 26 for 155 yards.

Philadelphia is 2-4.

NHL-SCHEDULE

Cats rally past Pens

UNDATED (AP) — The Florida Panthers have had good fortune when opening their NHL schedule at home.

The Panthers erased a late two-goal deficit and defeated the Penguins, 5-4 on Carter Verhaeghe’s (vur-HAY’-geez) goal 97 seconds into overtime. The Pens were up 4-2 until Aaron Ekblad scored the two late goals to extend the game. Verhaeghe also finished with two goals and Sergei Bobrovsky (boh-BRAHF’-skee) made 43 saves for Florida, including a breakaway stop in OT.

The Panthers have won their last eight season-opening home games.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— The Kraken have earned their first franchise victory in two games by beating the Predators, 4-3. Brandon Tanev (TAN’-ehv) scored his second goal into an empty net with 1:21 left. Alex Wennberg and Jared McCann each had a goal and an assist for Seattle.

— Ondrej Palat (AHN’-dray pah-LAHT’) scored 2:43 into overtime to finish off the Lightning’s comeback in a 7-6 triumph over the Red Wings. Tyler Bertuzzi scored a career-high four times, three coming in the second period as Detroit took a three-goal lead. Ross Colton, Nikita Kucherov (KOO’-cheh-rahv) and Alex Killorn (kih-LOHRN’) scored in a four-minute span for Tampa Bay to make it 6-all.

— Andrei Svechnikov (SVEHCH’-nih-kahv) provided two goals and an assist in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 downing of the Islanders. Teuvo Teravainen (TAY’-voh tehr-ah-VY’-nehn) added a goal and an assist to back Frederik Andersen, who stopped 25 shots in his Carolina debut. Mathew Barzal, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee each scored goals in the first of 13 straight road games for the Isles to open the season.

— The Stars pulled out a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Miro Heiskanen’s (MEER’-oh HAYS’-kah-nehnz) goal at 1:38 of OT. Jacob Peterson and Radek Faksa (FAHK’-sah) scored early for Dallas, and Braden Holtby and Anton Khudobin (koo-DOH’-bihn) combined to make 31 saves. Adam Fox and Chris Kreider each had a goal for New York.

— Anze Kopitar (AHN’-zhahy KOH’-pih-tahr) and Drew Doughty (DOW’-tee) carried the Kings’ offense on a 6-2 rout of the Golden Knights. Kopitar set a team record by scoring five points in a season opener, delivering three goals and two assists. Drew Doughty added a goal and three assists to the win.

— The Blue Jackets rolled to an 8-2 win over the Coyotes as Oliver Bjorkstrand (BYOHRK’-strand) had two goals and two assists. Max Domi (DOH’-mee) added a goal and two assists to help Brad Larsen win his first game as coach of Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins (murz-LEE’-kihnz) stopped 36 shots in his first opening-night start.

— Anton Forsberg made a career-high 46 saves and the Senators scored three times in the first period before holding off the Maple Leafs, 3-2. Tyler Ennis had a goal and an assist for Ottawa, which also received goals from Alex Formenton and Chris Tierney. Formenton scored on a slap shot with 0.6 seconds remaining in the opening period.

— The Sabres have followed a tumultuous summer with a stunning season-opening 5-1 win over the injury-depleted Canadiens. Victor Olofsson and Anders Bjork scored 2:01 apart in the second period. The Sabres converted three of six power-play opportunities, with Tage (tayj) Thompson pushing Buffalo’s lead to 5-1 early in the third period.

NHL-NEWS

Brady Tkachuk gets 7-year, $57.5 million deal with Senators

UNDATED (AP) — Brady Tkachuk (kuh-CHUK’) and the Ottawa Senators have agreed to a seven-year, $57.5 million contract.

Tkachuk was a restricted free agent and had not played for the Senators during the preseason until a deal was reached. The contract has an average annual value of $8.214 million.

Also in the NHL:

— Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (POO’-lahk) says he’s agreed to an eight-year extension. Newsday reports the deal is believed to be worth $49.2 million. Pulock and Adam Pelech (PEH’-lehk) make up the Isles’ top blueline pairing. Pulock is in the final season of a two-year, $10 million package.

— Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (LAN’-dehs-kahg) has been suspended for two games without pay by the NHL for boarding Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach (dahk). Landeskog was assessed a minor penalty for boarding with 3:38 left in Colorado’s 4-2 home victory Wednesday night.

NFL-NEWS

— The Bears have placed running back Damien Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting his status for their game against the Packers in question. Williams is second on the team with 137 yards and two touchdowns.

UNDATED (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey did not practice Thursday, a sign that he could miss his third straight game while trying to rehab from a hamstring injury.

The 2019 All-Pro running back had participated in four straight practices on a limited basis. Coach Matt Rhule (rool) told reporters on Wednesday that McCaffrey was “50-50” for the game and that his playing status would likely come down to a game-time decision.

Carolina’s 2017 first-round draft pick was injured in a Week 3 win against the Houston Texans.

In other NFL news:

— Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice Thursday because of an illness. Jackson was listed on the team’s injury report. He’s missed practice time previously this season but hasn’t missed any of Baltimore’s five games.

— Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is making steady progress after sustaining a concussion in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys and has a shot at playing Sunday against the Rams. Running back Saquon (SAY’-kwahn) Barkley and receiver Kenny Golladay haven’t practiced this week. Barkley has almost no chance to play this weekend.

— The Washington Football Team says it is retiring late safety Sean Taylor’s number this weekend. The last-minute timing has sparked criticism while the organization is dealing with multiple off-field scandals. Taylor was murdered at his home during a botched robbery attempt in 2007, midway through his fourth NFL season.

NBA-NEWS

Pelicans’ Williamson out at first week of regular season

UNDATED (AP) — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is expected to miss at least the first week of the regular season.

Williamson’s recovery from surgery to repair a right foot fracture is taking longer than anticipated, although Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says nothing “has gone wrong.” He says it’s just taking longer for Williamson’s bones to heal than the team had hoped when they initially forecast his return for the regular season opener.

Griffin now says doctors want to re-evaluate imaging of Williamson’s foot in about two-and-a-half weeks.

GOLF-CJ CUP

Robert Streb leads a day of low scoring in CJ Cup at Summit

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robert Streb shot the finest round of his career in taking a one-stroke lead in first-round play at the CJ Cup at Summit in Las Vegas.

Streb had 10 birdies and an eagle in an 11-under 61, but it left him just one shot ahead of Keith Mitchell. When Streb walked off the par-5 sixth hole after a long two-putt for birdie, he already was 7-under par.

Mitchell had more birdies than pars in matching his low round with a 62. Harry Higgs was at 64, while the group at 65 included Sergio Garcia and Viktor Hovland.

TENNIS-BILLIE JEAN KING CUP

US Open finalist Fernandez to sit out Billie Jean King Cup

TORONTO (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez won’t be part of Canada’s team for the Billie Jean King Cup finals next month. Tennis Canada confirmed that Fernandez pulled out of the team’s roster for the Nov. 1-6 matches in Prague and is being replaced by Carol Zhao.

The 19-year-old Fernandez turned in a breakthrough performance at the U.S. Open, making it all the way to the final before losing to another unseeded teenager, Emma Raducanu.

AFGHAN SOCCER PLAYERS EVACUATED

Female soccer players evacuated from Afghanistan to Qatar

UNDATED (AP) — Qatar says female soccer players have been evacuated from Afghanistan on a flight to Doha. Qatar’s assistant foreign minister says there were around 100 footballers and their families including female players are on board.

Qatar worked with FIFA to coordinate the evacuation of players, who were taken to a compound with other evacuees to undergo coronavirus testing.

Concerns were raised for the safety of female athletes after the Afghan government fell much faster than publicly anticipated by the United States in August, allowing the Taliban to take back control of Kabul.

In world and national news…

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Suicide bombers assaulted a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed with worshippers attending weekly Friday prayers, killing at least seven people and wounding more than a dozen. The attack on the Imam Barga mosque came a week after a bombing claimed by a local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan. An eyewitness says four suicide bombers attacked the mosque. Two detonated their payloads at a security gate, allowing the other two to run inside and strike the congregation of worshippers. A hospital official confirmed the death toll.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change. It’s issuing a 40-page report Friday on government-wide plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets and the savings of American families. The mortgage process, stock market disclosures, retirement plans, federal procurement and government budgeting are all being reconsidered so the country could price in the risks being created by climate change. The report is a follow-up to a May executive order by President Joe Biden that essentially calls on the government to analyze how extreme heat, flooding, storms, wildfires and broader adjustments to address climate change could affect the world’s largest economy.

(AP) Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after technology companies powered the biggest rally on Wall Street since March. U.S. futures also rose after the S&P 500 jumped 1.7% on Thursday. Investors have been encouraged by strong earnings reports. Every S&P 500 company that has reported earnings this week has beaten forecasts. Inflation remains a key concern, and Friday will bring an update on how higher prices may be affecting consumer spending when the Commerce Department releases retail sales for September. China will report its last quarter growth on Monday in another indicator of how the pandemic recovery is progressing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said that the panel will vote Tuesday to recommend the charges. That would send the recommendation to the full House for a vote. If the House votes to recommend the contempt charges against Bannon, the Justice Department will ultimately decide whether to prosecute. The committee had demanded documents and testimony from Bannon, who was in touch with President Donald Trump ahead of the violent attack.

DALLAS (AP) — A former Boeing test pilot has been indicted on fraud charges related to his work in evaluating the 737 Max jetliner, the same model that was involved in two deadly crashes. Prosecutors said Mark Forkner was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury and accused of deceiving safety regulators who were evaluating the plane. The indictment accuses Forkner of giving false and incomplete information to the Federal Aviation Administration about a flight-control system on the plane. The control system was implicated in the crashes. It pushed the noses of the planes down, and pilots were unable to regain control. Forkner is expected to make his first appearance in court on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A major Southern California highway was reopened as firefighters made progress against a wildfire in a coastal mountain range. Authorities warn the flames are still threatening remote properties. The Alisal Fire is 11 % contained after charring more than 26 square miles in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara. It erupted Monday amid high winds. Since then, the winds have shifted but have been less intense than the first hours of the fire when flames blasted down the face of the mountain range toward the Pacific Ocean, jumped U.S. 101 and reached a beach. Traffic was moving again on the highway by Thursday evening.