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REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. WEST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY
MIXED WITH RAIN. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
PRECIPITATION IN THE FORM OF SNOW LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING…TRANSITIONING TO RAIN OR A RAIN/SNOW MIX FRIDAY AFTERNOON…AND BACK TO SNOW AS TEMPERATURES COOL ONCE AGAIN FRIDAY NIGHT.
THE TEMPERATURE TO REMAIN COOL ON SATURDAY BEHIND THIS
EXITING SYSTEM…WITH ONLY A SLIGHT WARM-UP ON SUNDAY.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 1, 2013) — With the Jamestown sanitary sewer project, Interstate Engineering reports, 3rd Ave NW is open for about a half block south starting at 3rd St NW.
1st St SE, between 2nd Ave SE and 4th Ave SE, near City Hall, is now open.
A reminder,
2nd St SW from 3rd Ave SW to 4th Ave SW is open.
The 2nd St SW bridge over the James River remains closed. Enter CSi from 4th Av SW.
Project updates are posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com, accessible on line at CSiNewsNow.com and updates on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.
Questions can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.
View the construction map for details:
Update…
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 4, 2013) Jamestown Police investigated a call to the University of Jamestown campus Sunday evening. A male was taken into custody after it was reported he was carrying a gun.
The University says a student told authorities that a man was carrying a gun while walking through Sorkness Center, on campus, and alerted campus security, and Jamestown Police.
Officer John Johnson said a call came into the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center at 7:17 p.m.
Johnson says the man, however, was not carrying a weapon when he was taken into custody on the college campus.
Police along with the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and the Special Operations Team responded to the call.
University officials say the man under arrested is not affiliated with the University not being a student or faculty member.
The situation remains under investigation.
Jamestown ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 3, 2013) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a semi tractor-trailer roll over Sunday afternoon, at 1:50-p.m., injured a Virginia man.
54 year old, Narantsatsral Sharav-ish, of Alexandria, Virginia, was operating a 2001 Volvo semi and trailer eastbound on I-94, when the semi entered the median, crossed the median and continued traveling east in the westbound lanes for a short distance. The semi went back onto the median, then rolled over onto the driver’s side and came to stop, with the trailer blocking both westbound lanes.
Traffic was able to pass on the shoulder at reduced speeds.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 94 near Medina, were expected open by 7 p.m. Sunday.
The semi and trailer will remain in the median Sunday night and will be removed in daylight hours on Monday.
Sharav-ish was wearing a seat belt. He was taken to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for minor injuries.
The semi was totaled.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office assiated at the scene.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V.. News Nov 1, 2013) – A Former Valley City State student-athlete will be transported back to Minnesota within 14 days to face murder charges following an extradition held Friday.
21-year-old Cedric Chappell Jr was charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of a man and attempted murder after he allegedly wounded another man in Minneapolis shooting.
Chappell is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Willie Smith of St. Paul outside a Minneapolis restaurant and bar.
The criminal complaint says a fight started inside the bar, spilled out into the parking lot and two groups started shooting at each other.
Chappell was arrested Tuesday, October 1, 2013 on campus at Valley City State University.
Chappell, did not waive his extradition back to Minnesota following the bond hearing in Valley City, Judge John Paulson set Chappell’s bail at one million dollars.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 31, 2013) – A suspect who allegedly was involved in the burglaries of Valley City churches, is in custody. 18 year old Nicole Linderman, of Kathryn turned herself in to authorities on Wednesday.
Valley News Live in Fargo reports, a warrant for her arrest was issued, along with an arrest warrant for 25 year old Andrew M. Miklas, of Valley City, also alleged to have been involved with the burglary of Faith Lutheran Church, in Valley City.
Lindermann faces a charge of conspiracy to commit burglary.
She is accused of waiting outside the church as the burglary was committed. Police are still looking for another suspect, Andrew Miklas, of Valley City who authorities allege was the burglar. Police say more arrests are anticipated in the case.
CARRINGTON, N.D. – A 27 year old Willow City man, Antoine Lee Williams, has been identified as a suspect in the Oct. 24 robbery of the Gate City Bank in Carrington. Williams will face a federal charge of bank robbery.
Williams was arrested on U.S. Highway 52 near Martin after the Oct. 24 holdup of the Gate City Bank in Carrington. No one was hurt in the robbery.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 1, 2013) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, started its annual winter draw down of eight of its Minnesota and North Dakota reservoirs recently.
Baldhill Dam, near Valley City, N.D., began its draw down in October. Conservation elevation is
1,266 +/- 0.2 feet. The goal is to reach elevation 1,262.5 feet by the end of February. During the winter, the snow water content in the basin will be monitored and changes to the target draw down and date may be changed. Maximum drawdown at Baldhill is elevation 1,255 feet.
Red River of North basin:
Lake Traverse, near Wheaton, Minn., is currently releasing flows due to fall rains. The pool is being returned to its conservation elevation of 976.8 +/- 0.2 feet. The pool will be drawn down in March between 1.5-3 feet, depending on the amount of snow water content in the basin.
Orwell Reservoir, near Fergus Falls, Minn., is currently at its conservation elevation of 1,064.0 +/- 0.5 feet. The pool may be drawn down in March, depending on the amount of snow water content in the basin. Maximum drawdown at Orwell is elevation 1,050 feet.
Homme Dam, located near Park River, N.D., will be drawn down 3 feet in November. In March, the pool will be drawn down another 3 to 13 feet, depending on the amount of snow water content in the basin. The pool is currently at elevation 1,079.8 +/- 0.2 feet, its conservation elevation.
Minnesota River basin:
Lac qui Parle, near Montevideo, Minn, was raised from its summer conservation elevation of 933.0 +/- 0.2 feet to its winter conservation elevation of 934.0 +/- 0.2 feet in September. The winter raise enhances conditions for fish survival.
Mississippi Headwaters basin:
Gull Lake, near Brainerd, Minn., is currently releasing flows due to fall rains. The lake will be gradually drawn down during the fall, and the final elevation level will be determined by the winter snow water content.
Cross Lake, near Crosslake, Minn., started its draw down Oct. 1. The target elevation is 1,228.3 feet at the end of November. The final draw down level will be determined by the winter snow water content.
Big Sandy Lake, near Libby, Minn., also started its draw down Oct. 1. The normal draw down is to elevation 1,214.31 feet, or 2 feet below the middle of the summer band.
Pokegama Lake, near Grand Rapids, Minn., is currently releasing flows. The normal drawdown is to elevation 1,270.42 feet, or 3 feet below middle of the summer band.
Leech Lake, near Federal Dam, Minn., began its draw down Oct. 1. The final level will be determined by the winter snow water content.
Winnibigoshish Lake, near Deer River, Minn., also began its draw down Oct. 1. The final level will be determined by the winter snow water content.
The nearly 700 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, employees working at more than 40 sites in five upper-Midwest states serve the American public in the areas of environmental enhancement, navigation, flood damage reduction, water and wetlands regulation, recreation sites and disaster response. Through the Corps’ Fiscal Year 2011 $175 million budget, nearly 2,800 non-Corps jobs were added to the regional economy as well as $271 million to the national economy. For more information, see
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The All Vets Club in Jamestown has announced plans for Veterans Day, November 11, 2013.
The All Vets Club has a full day of celebration activities planned for veterans and their families.
The activities start with a free Pancake Breakfast at 7:30-a.m. to 10-a.m.
A free soup buffet is at 11-a.m., and bingo starts at 12-noon.
A No-Host Social is at 5-p.m. and an evening celebration banquet, including the POW/MIA ceremonies starting at 6-p.m.
All area veterans are encouraged to attend, and a special welcome to the 817th National Guard and their families.
Veterans organizations are invited to set up membership tables during the day and the VFW Auxiliary will again have their Bake Sale in the Auxiliary Room.
The Jamestown Drum and Bugle Corp will perform at 5:30- p.m., and Alexis Barnick will perform after the banquet.
For more information call the All Vets Club at 252-8994.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 1, 2013) — Cinema Flix is set to open the remodeled theaters in Valley City on Thursday November 7, 2013.
“Free Bird” will be showing in both theaters Thursday at 7-p.m., and “Thor 2” will debut at 9:10-p.m., and- 9:30p.m.
Cinema Flix owner Jeremy Zako says there’s lots of excitement in the Valley City community on the reopening.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A Chicago-area man wanted for questioning in the suspicious deaths of his wife and mother has been arrested in North Dakota after allegedly trying to rob a church at gunpoint during Mass.
Antioch, Ill., Police Chief Craig Somerville says 54-year-old Billy Varner was arrested Saturday. He says no one was hurt in the robbery attempt, and parishioners chased the suspect when he fled the church.
Authorities arrested Varner without incident shortly after on a car theft warrant out of Illinois. He wasn’t immediately charged in the robbery attempt.
Illinois authorities have traveled to North Dakota to question Varner about the deaths of 61-year-old Peggy Henderson and 82-year-old Dorothy Varner. They were discovered dead Oct. 28 in an apartment they shared with Billy Varner. Police haven’t said how they died.
RAY, N.D. (AP) – The priest at a church in Ray that was targeted by a robber armed with a shotgun says God gave him the grace to handle the situation calmly, and that he was prepared to die.
The Rev. Benny Putharayil (poo-tuh-RY’-uhl) says the man walked into the Church of St. Michael during Saturday night mass and told the 35 parishioners to get on the floor. He then had Putharayil to fill a bag with money.
Three parishioners chased the man after he fled and gave a description to officers, who apprehended the suspect. The man is wanted for questioning in the suspicious deaths of his wife and mother in Illinois.
Putharayil says after the robbery the congregation talked for a bit, prayed for the robber – then held Mass as planned.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Thousands of North Dakotans who buy health insurance on their own will see their current policies canceled or changed beginning in January as new federal health care regulations take effect.
Health insurance companies already have sent out cancellation notices in North Dakota and other states, routing customers to new plans that comply with rules in the Affordable Care Act. Those rules make some previously optional coverage areas mandatory and set limits on out-of-pocket expenses. Plans that do not meet those new regulations will be cancelled or upgraded.
In North Dakota, the changes will wipe out virtually all the 2,500 individual insurance policies carried by Medica and Sanford Health. Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota has not disclosed how many of its customers’ plans will be discontinued.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota National Guard says it will issue military identification for same-sex couples.
Guard spokeswoman Billie Jo Lorius says the move was made because the North Dakota gets federal funding for Guard units.
Some Guard units in states that do not recognize gay marriage had been singled out by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in a speech before the Anti-Defamation League.
The Defense Department began issuing identity cards to the spouses in same-sex couples following a Supreme Court ruling this year that cleared the way for them to receive the same work-related benefits given to heterosexual couples.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Appointed Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak is seeking a permanent seat in 2014.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple appointed Fedorchak to fill the post in 2012, after it had been vacated by Republican Kevin Cramer who was elected to the U.S. House.
Fedorchak is slated to start her campaign Monday in Bismarck and Fargo. No challengers have announced a bid for her seat.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – Lawyers say dozens of western North Dakota mineral owners have expressed interest in joining lawsuits seeking damages from oil drilling companies for natural gas that is lost when it is burned instead of being captured as a byproduct of oil production.
The lawsuits against 10 oil companies in the Bakken oilfields seek class-action status to represent other western North Dakota mineral rights owners. The lawsuits argue the mineral owners have lost millions of dollars in royalties because oil drilling companies burn off large amounts of gas instead of capturing and selling it.
Texas-based lawyer Britton Monts says landowners with wells operated by companies not already being sued are showing interest in joining the lawsuits.
Oil industry officials say they comply with state laws on flaring natural gas.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Officials say foreclosures in Minot have risen substantially since the 2011 flood in the North Dakota city.
The Ward County Sheriff’s Office reports eight foreclosure sales from its auctions in 2011. That has risen to 23 foreclosure sales this year as of the end of October, with more auctions pending.
Minot real estate agent Connie Lord says flood-damaged homes often don’t sell when auctioned at sheriff’s sales because the value typically isn’t enough to cover what’s left on the mortgage. The properties then wind up on the market with real estate firms.
Lord says lenders will sell houses at a discount to get them off their inventory, rather than risk not being able to sell later.
In sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The state Game and Fish Department will continue a surveillance program for chronic wasting disease during the fall hunting seasons.
Officials will sample hunter-killed deer from 12 hunting units in the east and one in the southwest for both CWD and bovine tuberculosis. Moose and elk killed in the state also are eligible for testing.
CWD affects the nervous system of members of the deer family and is always fatal.
A list of drop-off sites for deer heads can be found at http://www.gf.nd.gov .
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A push to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Fargodome during North Dakota State University football games has apparently fizzled.
A few NDSU senators had suggested the possibility of regulating alcohol sales during games, arguing that could reduce binge-drinking before games.
The idea seems to lack support from university officials, and even the students who brought up the issue are reconsidering its merit.
The current five-year contract between the university and the Fargodome Authority does not allow alcohol sales inside the facility during school events. And Athletic Director Gene Taylor says the alcohol policy for NDSU events inside the Fargodome is not going to change any time soon.
Robbie Lauf, student body president, says the student government supports the current policy.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A company accused of negligence for a 2012 fire in the Ralph Engelstad Arena says the lawsuit should be thrown out of federal court.
The complaint filed by Arena Holdings Charitable and RE Arena, Inc., seeks $5 million from Harman Professional, Inc., and Harman International Industries.
Arena officials say the fire originated in a speaker after it became “improperly energized” by a direct electrical current from the amplifier. The fire caused smoke damage and damage to electronics and ice.
The defendants say in a motion filed Friday that an economic loss doctrine does not allow the arena to recover damages.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Tony Romo threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-23 yesterday. Romo’s 7-yard pass to Harris answered an 11-yard touchdown by Adrian Peterson that had given Minnesota a 23-20 lead. The East Texas kid raised on the Cowboys had 140 yards rushing in his first game at their $1.2 billion stadium.
Final Carolina 34 Atlanta 10
Final Kansas City 23 Buffalo 13
Final N-Y Jets 26 New Orleans 20
Final OT Washington 30 San Diego 24
Final Tennessee 28 St. Louis 21
Final Philadelphia 49 Oakland 20
Final OT Seattle 27 Tampa Bay 24
Final Cleveland 24 Baltimore 18
Final New England 55 Pittsburgh 31
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston coach Gary Kubiak (KOO’-bee-ak) collapsed leaving the field at halftime and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, and the Indianapolis Colts rallied for a 27-24 victory over the Texans last night. Texans GM Rick Smith said Kubiak felt light-headed and dizzy, but was evaluated by specialists and was awake and coherent.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will be in charge of the Denver Broncos while head coach John Fox recovers from heart surgery.
Del Rio went 68-71 from 2003-11 as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining Fox’s staff last season.
Del Rio will still serve as Denver’s defensive coordinator.
The Broncos are ranked 24th in defense this season, but they were missing star linebacker Von Miller and cornerback Champ Bailey for much of the first half of the season.
Fox needs aortic valve replacement surgery and will miss several weeks. He was taken to a hospital near his Charlotte, N.C., home Saturday when he began feeling dizzy while playing golf during the Broncos’ bye week.
The Broncos (7-1) play at San Diego on Sunday.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 for the first time in 12 years with a 109-100 victory over the New York Knicks last night. Minnesota took a huge lead after a 40-point first quarter. They pulled away after the Knicks trimmed it to two in the closing minutes to move halfway to matching the 2001-02 team that set the franchise record by winning its first six.
Final Detroit 87 Boston 77
Final Orlando 107 Brooklyn 86
Final Miami 103 Washington 93
Final Oklahoma City 103 Phoenix 96
Final L-A Lakers 105 Atlanta 103
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Josh Harding stopped 19 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 last night. Mikael Granlund, Torrey Mitchell, Dany Heatley and Jason Pominville scored for the Wild. Nino Niederreiter had three assists.
Final 2OT Dallas 4 Ottawa 3 (SO Dallas 1-0)
Final OT Calgary 3 Chicago 2
NASCAR…
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Jimmie Johnson led 255 of 334 laps for a dominating victory that put the five-time champion back in the Chase for the Sprint Cup lead with two races left in the season.
Matt Kenseth and Johnson arrived at Texas Motor Speedway tied in points, though Kenseth was the leader based on his seven wins. Kenseth finished fourth and fell seven points back of Johnson in the Chase race.
Johnson got his sixth victory this season, becoming only the second three-time Cup winner at Texas. The No. 48 Hendrick team takes a seven-point lead to Phoenix next week.
Unofficials Results…
1 Jimmie Johnson (48) Chevrolet 48/5 334 255 $0 Chart
2 Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) Chevrolet 42/0 334 0 $0 Chart
3 Joey Logano (22) Ford 42/1 334 1 $0 Chart
4 Matt Kenseth (20) Toyota 41/1 334 3 $0 Chart
5 Kasey Kahne (5) Chevrolet 39/0 334 0 $0 Chart
6 Brad Keselowski (2) Ford 39/1 334 30 $0 Chart
7 Denny Hamlin (11) Toyota 37/0 334 0 $0 Chart
8 Kevin Harvick (29) Chevrolet 36/0 334 0 $0 Chart
9 Ryan Newman (39) Chevrolet 36/1 334 2 $0 Chart
10 Clint Bowyer (15) Toyota 34/0 334 0 $0 Chart
11 Mark Martin (14) Chevrolet 33/0 334 0 $0 Chart
12 Greg Biffle (16) Ford 33/1 334 1 $0 Chart
13 Kyle Busch (18) Toyota 32/1 334 2 $0 Chart
14 Martin Truex Jr. (56) Toyota 30/0 334 0 $0 Chart
15 Paul Menard (27) Chevrolet 29/0 333 0 $0 Chart
16 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) Ford 28/0 332 0 $0 Chart
17 Kurt Busch (78) Chevrolet 27/0 332 0 $0 Chart
18 Parker Kligerman (30) Toyota 26/0 332 0 $0 Chart
19 Elliott Sadler (55) Toyota 25/0 331 0 $0 Chart
20 Juan Pablo Montoya (42) Chevrolet 24/0 331 0 $0 Chart
21 Marcos Ambrose (9) Ford 23/0 331 0 $0 Chart
22 Austin Dillon (33) Chevrolet 22/0 331 0 $0 Chart
23 Kyle Larson (51) Chevrolet 21/0 331 0 $0 Chart
24 Jeff Burton (31) Chevrolet 20/0 331 0 $0 Chart
25 Danica Patrick (10) Chevrolet 19/0 331 0 $0 Chart
26 David Gilliland (38) Ford 18/0 330 0 $0 Chart
27 Aric Almirola (43) Ford 17/0 330 0 $0 Chart
28 David Reutimann (83) Toyota 16/0 330 0 $0 Chart
29 Trevor Bayne (21) Ford 15/0 330 0 $0 Chart
30 J.J. Yeley (36) Chevrolet 14/0 329 0 $0 Chart
31 Jamie McMurray (1) Chevrolet 13/0 329 0 $0 Chart
32 Travis Kvapil (93) Toyota 12/0 329 0 $0 Chart
33 Casey Mears (13) Ford 11/0 328 0 $0 Chart
34 Landon Cassill (140) Chevrolet 10/0 328 0 $0 Chart
35 Dave Blaney (7) Chevrolet 9/0 326 0 $0 Chart
36 Joe Nemechek (87) Toyota 8/0 190 0 $0 Chart
37 Carl Edwards (99) Ford 8/1 187 38 $0 Chart
38 Jeff Gordon (24) Chevrolet 6/0 147 0 $0 Chart
39 Josh Wise (35) Ford 5/0 145 0 $0 Chart
40 Bobby Labonte (47) Toyota 4/0 144 0 $0 Chart
41 Timmy Hill (32) Ford 3/0 125 0 $0 Chart
42 David Ragan (34) Ford 3/1 81 1 $0 Chart
43 Michael McDowell (98) Ford 2/1 27 1 $0 Chart
Standings…
1 Hendrick MotorsportsJimmie Johnson 48 2342 Leader 34 6 15 22 1 1
2 Joe Gibbs RacingMatt Kenseth 20 2335 -7 34 7 11 19 3 -1
3 Richard Childress RacingKevin Harvick 29 2302 -40 34 3 8 19 2 1
4 Joe Gibbs RacingKyle Busch 18 2290 -52 34 4 16 20 4 1
5 Hendrick MotorsportsDale Earnhardt Jr 88 2280 -62 34 0 8 20 3 2
6 Hendrick MotorsportsJeff Gordon 24 2273 -69 34 1 8 17 5 -3
7 Michael Waltrip RacingClint Bowyer 15 2273 -69 34 0 9 18 2 -1
8 Roush Fenway RacingGreg Biffle 16 2269 -73 34 1 4 13 0 0
9 Penske RacingJoey Logano 22 2251 -91 34 1 11 17 3 2
10 Furniture Row RacingKurt Busch 78 2246 -96 34 0 10 15 2 -1
11 Roush Fenway RacingCarl Edwards
12 Stewart-Haas RacingRyan Newman 39 2224 -118 34 1 6 17 5 0
13 Hendrick MotorsportsKasey Kahne
MLB-TIGERS
New manager for Detroit
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Tigers have chosen Brad Ausmus as their new manager. The 44-year-old former catcher has almost no managerial experience and replaces Jim Leyland (LEE’-lind). Ausmus worked most recently in the San Diego front office as a special assistant to the general manager. He takes over a team that has reached the American League championship series three straight years and should be well positioned for another big season in 2014. Ausmus managed Israel’s team in the World Baseball Classic and was a big-league player from 1993 to 2010.
BOSTON (AP) – The celebration of the Boston Red Sox World Series win continues today with a little shaving party. Red Sox players David Ortiz and Shane Victorino will shave in a promotion at Gillette headquarters in Boston. The Red Sox players’ beards became a symbol of their solidarity as they went from worst in the AL East last year to first this year.
AP T25- COLLEGE FOOTBALLPOLL
UNDATED (AP) – Third-ranked Florida State gained ground on idle No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Oregon in the new Associated Press college football poll. Both of the top teams were off this week and with the Seminoles’ 41-14 win over then No. 7 Miami, they received six first-place votes in the new poll.
Alabama remains No. 1 with 52 first-place votes, three less than last week. Oregon received two first-place votes, a loss of one for the Ducks. The loss dropped Miami seven spots to 14.
Rounding out the top five after Alabama, Oregon and Florida State are Ohio State and Baylor.
Notre Dame moved back into the rankings at No. 24 and Michigan fell out after losing to Michigan State.
In the new BCS standings, Florida State leapfrogged Oregon into second place behind Alabama.
PGA-HSBC
SHANGHAI (AP) – Dustin Johnson had a strong finish to win the PGA’s HSBC Champions tournament in China. He finished three shots in front of Ian Poulter as each shot a 6-under-66 in the final round. Johnson got the win with three birdies and an eagle over the last six holes.
CHAMPIONS TOUR
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Fred Couples won the Champions Tour’s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Kenny Perry topped the yearlong points race to earn a $1 million annuity.
Couples ended a 16-event winless streak dating to the Senior British Open in July 2012, closing with a 2-uunder 69 for a six-stroke victory over Bernhard Langer, Peter Senior and Mark O’Meara. The Hall of Famer has nine victories in four seasons on the 50-and-over tour after winning 15 times on the PGA Tour.
Perry had a 68 to tie for fifth at 10 under. He led the tour with three victories, taking the Senior Players Championship and U.S. Senior Open in consecutive tour starts and winning the AT&T Championship last week in San Antonio.
In world and national news…
CAIRO (AP) – Egypt’s deposed president remained defiant as he faced a judge today at the start of his trial on murder and other charges. Mohammed Morsi proclaimed himself still the legitimate leader of Egypt and he rejected the court’s authority to try him and 14 members of his Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. The trial was then adjourned until Jan. 8.
MOSCOW (AP) – A nationalist protest in a southern Moscow neighborhood drew several thousand people voicing their ire at migrants they accuse of taking their jobs and inflating the crime rate. The protest took place on the national holiday that replaced commemorations of the Bolshevik Revolution. One banner read, “Young People Against Tolerance.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It’s still not clear why a gunman targeted TSA agents when he opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport and investigators are still looking for pieces to that puzzle. It’s also unclear when Paul Ciancia (see-AHN’-see-uh) will make his first court appearance since he is still hospitalized for wounds he received when police shot him. He’s under 24-hour guard facing murder and other charges. A TSA agent was killed.
NEW YORK (AP) – Fire officials say as many as two days may have passed while a 19-year-old New York University student hung trapped in a narrow space between two buildings. A fire department spokesman says Asher Vongtau was rescued yesterday afternoon and is in serious condition at Bellevue Hospital. It’s unclear how Vongtau got in his predicament but officials say the only way into the area is from a building roof.
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