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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. EAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH.
.FRIDAY…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 80. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER
50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER
40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
THERE ARE OCCASIONAL CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS FROM LATE THURSDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY. ALTHOUGH WIDESPREAD SEVERE
WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED…A FEW STORMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO
BECOME SEVERE THURSDAY EVENING. LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS
WOULD BE THE MAIN THREATS.
SEASONABLY MILD TEMPERATURES AND DRY CONDITIONS THROUGH EARLY NEXT
WEEK.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Engineer’s Office informs motorists that seal coating of asphalt roadways will take place in the Street maintenance District to include areas south of 5th St NW from 2nd Ave NW & SW West to the city limits, West Business Loop, & east of Highway 281 between 15th & 20th St SW.
This area includes Klaus Park, residential streets and alleys in the district, and city owned parking lots.
The Seal Coat work began Tuesday, September 16, 2014 and should be completed approximately Saturday, September 20, 2014 weather permitting.
No parking signs will be posted in designated areas!
Extreme caution should be used when entering road construction areas. The public should consider alternate routes if possible.
Valley City (CSi) — Barnes County State’s Attorney Carl Martineck says
there’s insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against a driver whose pickup truck fatally struck a 92-year-old woman in a Valley City crosswalk.
Investigators ruled out cellphone use, speed, alcohol and drugs as factors in the crash.
Phone records showed that the driver 32-year-old Robert Mittleider, used his phone about 20 minutes before the crash and again over an hour afterward but not at the time of the crash.
Valley City Police reportedthe crash happened about on Jun 22, 2014, 6:20 p.m. as Rita Weber was crossing Sixth Street Northwest. Mittleider was driving north on Central Avenue North, and when he turned left to go west on Sixth Street, he did not see Weber walking south in the crosswalk and hit her, according to police.
Weber, of Valley City, died June 30th at a Fargo hospital.
Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson says Mittleider could either be cited for making an improper turn, failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk or both.
Each citation would require Mittleider to pay a fine of about $50.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Regional Airport, Manager is about to begin a new career adventure, in California.
Matthew Leitner will resign his Jamestown position, trading it for managing three airports in northwest California.
Leitner says he appreciates the Jamestown community’s air service support and making the airport what it is today.
Leitner’s replacement has not been named yet, as the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority is seeking Leitner’s successor.
Jamestown Regional Airport continues to see the recent high boarding numbers following the June 2014 affiliation with United Exprress/SkyWest.
July 2014 saw the most boarding’s for any July at the Airport with roughly 652 passengers, and August continued with 331 total passengers.
Under Leitner’s leadership, in cooperation with the Regional Airport Authority, community leaders, and state and federal officials, along with the North Dakota Congressional delegation, United Express/SkyWest agreed this year to be Jamestown’s Essential Air Service carrier, with a two year contract.
Shortly after he arrived Leitner over-saw the expansion and renovations of Jamestown Regional Airport.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Commission has rejected a bid from Richard Geigle of Jamestown to purchase the former James River Senior and Community Center and Stutsman County Library building for $40,000.
Commissioner David Schwartz said he would like to see the county look at moving the North Dakota State University Extension office and possibly the Stutsman County Weed Board into the building.
Unanimously approved was a bid of $2.69 million from Guthmiller Earthmoving Inc. of Medina to build a construction road for the CHS nitrogen fertilizer plant at Spiritwood.
The roadway improves a section of Stutsman County Road/Highway 62 and creates a new road that will become 34th Street Southeast. CHS will pay the cost of the project directly.
Commissioners approved a request from Central Valley Health District to begin tearing down the buildings and clean up the property that housed the former Ace Hardware store on U.S. Highway 281 South.
Residents have made complaints about the property and surrounding buildings, located on Highway 281 South, that have fallen into disrepair.
CVHD is also concerned about vermin, and chemicals and paint on the property.
Commissioners denied a $350,000 grant request from the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation to fund a study to establish a regional storm water management plan.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown United Way Kickoff Event is on September 19, 2014, at Jack Brown Stadium. There will be inflatables, food vendors, and a family friendly outdoor movie.
No pets please.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, United Way Secretary, Dana Wallace who also handles Publicity, said, Coborn’s has partnered with the United Way to help put on a bratwurst and hotdog stand with all proceeds from food sales going the United Way.
The 19 local United Way agencies will be there with fun activities for the kids and to tell the community more about what they do for Stutsman County.
Inflatables are courtesy of Jamestown Inflatables for the kids. Then a family friendly movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.. Newman Signs will be putting up a screen f and there will be free popcorn courtesy of Bison 6 Cinema. Everyone will be asked to sit on the field so bring your lawn chairs and blankets to get comfortable.
The United Way Campaign Goal for 2014-15 is $210,000. 99% of the money donated to the United Way stays here in Jamestown and Stutsman County.
Ms. Wallace said the United Way was able to achieve their ambitious goal last year and the Jamestown community has been incredible over the last few years, and the United Way believes that support will continue. The Jamestown community has a greater need for services, which is the reason the campaign goal was raised this year to help meet the needs for the services in Jamestown.
The Jamestown United Way has moved toward the Community Impact model. This model will allow the showing community—through agency collaboration—how the United Way impacts the community.
United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life including:
Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential
Income – Promoting Financial Stability and Independence
Health – Improving People’s Health
The United Way currently helps to fund 19 agencies some of which include: Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, Boy & Girl Scouts, Camp Rokiwan, Safe Shelter, RSVP, James River Family Fitness, Arts After School which is a program for children within the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, and Consumer Credit Counseling.
The Board consists of an 18 member Board of Directors. This year the United Way President is Megan Aldinger, 1st Vice President Carla Edinger, 2nd Vice President Jessica Haak, Treasurer, Rebecca Kercher, and Secretary/Publicity, Dana Wallace.
Board members can serve two consecutive three year terms and then are required to sit out, so the board is always looking for new members who bring new ideas and energy to the board.
The United Way’s theme this year is, “United We Can.”
Ms. Wallace added that the community can make a difference, and change lives by coming to the Kick-Off Event, and continue on by attending some of the upcoming United Way events.
The past two campaigns have greatly exceeded expectations and the citizens of Jamestown and Stutsman County have been so supportive. The goal has gotten larger this year, but officials hope to not only meet it, but exceed it.
Other events or fundraisers in the coming months, include: a bake sale at the Buffalo Mall and holding the bowling tournament again this year.
There will be the New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Gladstone Inn & Suites this year.
She pointed out, However, the BIGGEST United Way donations come from the business and workers in the community.
Pledge Packets are being delivered this month.
Also, check out the United Way, on facebook at United Way of Stutsman County for updates.
Jamestown (CSi) This year’s Lutefisk and Meatball Supper is set for Wednesday, October 15, 2014, from 4-p.m., to 7-p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Ticket prices are, Adults in advance $14, and $15 at the door. Youth 6-11 years old $4 and pre-schoolers are fre
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
A Raffle Permit for St. Catherine’s PTO
PUBLIC FORUM No one spoke
ORDINANCES
Approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning property from R-2 Single and 2 Family Districts to B-1 Central Business District (Perkins). Commissioner Magnuson abstained from voting.
Approved the first reading of an Ordinance approving the 2015 Budget. City Auditor Richter said the 2015 Mill Levy is 88.8 Mills, with 1 mill equaling $13,900 and increase of 900 from the 2014 budget.
A presentation was made by members of Girl Scout Troop #30830 regarding safety concerns by Recreation Center. They cited concerns of distracted motorists, as they crossed the street.
Mayor Werkhoven said the Police Chief will look into stricter enforcement of speeds. Crosswalks may also be considered.
NEW BUSINESS
A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 100, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 47, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 60, and Water Main Improvement District No. 95. City Commissioner Luke pointed out by having reserves in department funds will help lessen the burden of Special Assessment.
Mayor Werkhoven said bidding projects earlier will help lower construction costs. He added the city is working on ways to reduce costs, including substituting materials.
Following the Public Hearing the City Commission:
Approved the Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 100. ..$107 per linear foot.
Approved the Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 47.
Approved the Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 60.
Approved the Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 95.
City Commissioners approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Stoudt Holdings not to exceed $7,500.00….recommended for approval by the Visitor’s Committee.
City Commissioners approved a contract with KLJ for recodification of the zoning ordinance in an amount not to exceed $19,500.
Approved the transfer of $20,000 from the property tax relief fund 241 to the General Fund for attorney recodification fees, as recommended by City Auditor Richter. City Attorney Myhre suggests that the code by placed on line as well as hard-bound copies, which is planned.
The City Commission received an Application for Property Tax Incentives for New or Expanding Businesses for Northport Apartments LLP and Scheduled a Public Hearing for October 21, 2014.
The City Commission then approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event for City Lights at the VCSU Hall of Fame Banquet.
Commissioners considered moving Commission Meetings to 5:30 P.M. as proposed by Commissioner Luke.
She noted the extra 30 minutes would allow more of the public, including working people to attended meetings after work.
She proposed trying the time for a period of time to see if it works.
Commisioners Pedersen and Nielson said they prefer the present 5-p.m. start time.
A motion to try the 5:30-p.m., start time for a period of three months, died for the lack of a second.
The City Commission approved sending a letter of support for Bjornson Golf Course Bank Stability Project for ND DOH for EPA 319 Grant, as proposed by Commissioner Luke.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Schelkoph said 63 percent of the new utility meters have been installed.
He noted that the water main 96 project is running behind schedule.
Contractor penalties and retainage is possible, but the city will work with the contractor in negotiating any penalties. He said city residents will have water service even as freeze up approaches.
He added that more mill and overlay work will be done the next few weeks.
He pointed out that motorists still need to use caution with various projects still in progress.
CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Nielson pointed out that garbage being place in receptacles other than their own, amounts to “theft of services.’ She said such activity has been noted in Valley City, including garbage being placed in dumpsters by out of town people.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – Authorities have publicly identified the two Gladstone residents who died in a car crash on Interstate 94 near Dickinson.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 82-year-old Frank Miller and 65-year-old Judith Miller died at the scene.
Two vehicles, one of which was being driven by Frank Miller, were traveling westbound on I-94 when they struck each other in a sideswipe manner. Miller’s SUV was in the driving lane, while the other vehicle was in the passing lane. Both vehicles went into the north ditch after they collided.
Miller’s SUV rolled multiple times until it came to rest on its roof.
An 18-year-old woman from Gladstone was driving the second vehicle. She was hurt in the crash and was transported to a local hospital.
The Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Police in Minot are treating the investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man as a homicide.
Capt. John Klug with the Minot Police Department says Shannon Brunelle of Minot was found dead in a garage Monday morning.
Klug says police are searching for a 37-year-old man who is considered a person of interest in the case. He says the man was an acquaintance of Brunelle.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for attempted sex trafficking of a child in North Dakota.
U.S. Attorney Tim Purdon said Tuesday that 42-year-old Justin Mattson had been sentenced. He was charged in November 2013 after responding to an online advertisement to purchase sex from a teen. Authorities had posted in the ad as part of an online sex trafficking sting.
Mattson agreed to pay $150 for a sex act with a person who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl. An affidavit says he admitted to the crime.
Mattson was one of 14 men arrested in two stings in the western North Dakota oil patch in October and November.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Police in Williston have arrested four people on various charges including possession of stolen property in connection with a gun burglary at an auto parts store. The investigation into the Sept. 4 incident at Napa/Myer Auto Parts store led to the arrest of 31-year-old Robert Rehfeldt, 20-year-old Breanna McCollim, 29-year-old Brandon Dodson, all from Idaho, and 54-year-old Kelly Plutowski from North Dakota.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Highway Patrol troopers this week are cracking down on traffic violations around school buses in northwestern North Dakota.
The patrol is bringing its “Trooper on a Bus” program to Grenora on Wednesday and New Town on Thursday.
The program has been used throughout the state in recent years. The goal is not only to catch violators but also to raise awareness about safety.
Troopers ride on buses, and if they observe motorists violating traffic laws such as failing to stop for a school bus they radio the information to other troopers in squad cars.
Failing to stop for a school bus can result in a $100 fine for both the driver and the registered owner of the vehicle.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Secretary of State Al Jaeger has made an emergency funding request to help his agency cover overtime, temporary help and other costs associated with a spate of measures on the November ballot.
North Dakota voters will decide eight measures this fall. That’s the most on a ballot since there were nine in the 1996 primary election.
Four of the measures on the November ballot were placed by the Legislature. Four others are initiated measures.
Jaeger says $8,000 was appropriated to review the measures. But he says the cost likely will be about $15,000.
The six-member Emergency Commission, which includes Jaeger, is slated to review the request for additional funding on Wednesday.
Jaeger says the bulk of the money allocated to review measures is not used in most years.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Motorists are more likely to crash into a deer in the Dakotas than in most other states.
State Farm has released its annual ranking of states in terms of the likelihood of deer-vehicle collisions. The insurer uses claims data and state licensed driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration.
South Dakota ranks fifth in the nation, with the chance of a driver hitting a deer estimated at 1 in 82. North Dakota is 16th, with the chance 1 in 120.
The national odds are 1 in 169.
West Virginia tops the list for the eighth year in a row, with a 1-in-39 chance of a motorist hitting a deer.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota is getting $200,000 in federal funding to help process DNA evidence at the state crime lab.
The state’s congressional delegation announced the funding from the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday.
The delegation says the funding is intended to help resolve pending crime cases involving DNA samples and help prevent backlogs.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo engineers are looking into what it what cost to elevate a low spot on a city street that is usually the first to close during heavy rains or flooding.
Elm Street on the northeast side of town has been closed 603 times since 2004. That includes 47 times so far this year.
Commissioner Dave Piepkorn, who requested the study, says the frequent closures are more than an inconvenience. He says there are also public safety issues.
City engineer April Walker estimates that the project would cost $10 million.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – An emergency services budget approved by city commissioners in Williston will enable the police department in the oil patch hub to hire eight more officers.
With four other new officers expected to be hired by the end of the year, the force will grow from 42 officers to 54.
Emergency Services Commissioner Tate Cymbaluk says he expects law enforcement staff to grow steadily over the next five years.
Williston’s population has doubled in size since 2010, to an estimated 30,000 people, and crime has risen along with the number of people. Cymbaluk says human trafficking, murder and drug cases are no longer rare occurrences.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot’s new city manager is on the job.
The City Council hired Lee Staab in July to replace the retired David Waind. Staab began his duties this week in North Dakota’s fourth-largest city.
Staab comes from Larkspur, Colorado. He graduated with an engineering degree from the West Point military academy and later earned his master’s degree in engineering from the University of Illinois. He worked for the Corps of Engineers for 28 years before spending more than seven years in private industry.
More than 75 North Dakota companies will be showcasing their products during the sixth annual Pride of Dakota Harvest Showcase in Dickinson this weekend. The event is Saturday and Sunday at the Dickinson Recreation Center. Admission is $2 per person. People who bring a produce donation or a reusable cloth shopping bag get in for $1. Children under 12 get in free. More than 500 North Dakota companies are members of the Pride of Dakota branding program.
In sports…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner’s permission list. The move requires him to stay away from the team while he addresses child abuse charges. Peterson is charged with a felony for using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son.
Radisson Hotels have pulled their sponsorship of the Vikings, and Nike (NY’-kee) stores in the Twin Cities area have pulled Peterson merchandise from their shelves.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – More than 1,000 fall turkey licenses are still available in North Dakota. The state’s Game and Fish Department says the remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis starting Sept. 30. Licenses remain available in eight units. Hunters are allowed a maximum of 15 licenses for the fall season, which runs from Oct. 11 through Jan. 4.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
Benson County def. New Rockford-Sheyenne, 25-12, 25-21, 25-14
Bismarck Century def. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 25-19, 25-3, 25-11
Bismarck High def. Minot, 25-18, 25-17, 25-15
Breckenridge, Minn. def. Wahpeton, 25-18, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17
Carrington def. Litchville-Marion/Montpelier, 25-9, 25-18, 25-8
Central Cass def. Lisbon, 25-13, 25-22, 25-22
Des Lacs-Burlington def. Ray, 25-16, 25-20, 23-25, 25-11
Dickinson Trinity def. Glen Ullin-Hebron, 25-14, 25-15, 25-21
Divide County def. Tioga, 25-15, 25-13, 25-17
Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah def. Hancock, Minn., 25-10, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20
Fargo Davies def. West Fargo, 25-22, 26-24, 25-16
Fargo Shanley def. Fargo North, 25-18, 25-11, 25-16
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Griggs County Central, 25-18, 13-25, 25-14, 25-13
Flasher def. New Salem-Almont, 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-18
Grand Forks Red River def. Fargo South, 25-16, 25-11, 31-29
Hankinson def. Ortonville, Minn., 25-10, 25-11, 25-14
Harding County, S.D. def. Hettinger/Scranton, 25-22, 25-17, 25-21
Harvey-Wells County def. St. John, 25-16, 25-13, 25-23
Hazen def. Beulah, 16-25, 25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12
Hillsboro/Central Valley def. North Border, 25-18, 25-10, 25-22
Kenmare def. Glenburn, 25-11, 25-23, 25-22
LaMoure def. Ellendale, 25-14, 25-14, 25-14
Lewis and Clark def. Parshall, 25-18, 25-11, 25-9
Mandan def. Dickinson, 25-8, 23-25, 25-17, 25-16
Minot Bishop Ryan def. Velva, 25-13, 25-12, 25-11
Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Bottineau, 25-10, 25-12, 25-9
Napoleon def. Strasburg-Zeeland, 25-18, 25-23, 29-27
New England def. Watford City, 25-23, 25-21, 25-19
Northern Cass def. North Sargent, 3-0
Oakes def. Milnor, 25-10, 25-19, 25-9
Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Larimore, 25-15, 25-7, 25-20
Richardton-Taylor def. Bowman County, 26-24, 25-15, 25-16
Rolla def. Newburg-Westhope, 23-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-17, 15-12
Rugby def. Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, 22-25, 25-20, 25-16, 22-25, 15-13
Sargent Central def. Maple Valley, 25-19, 25-21, 25-16
Sawyer def. Surrey, 25-15, 25-19, 25-15
Sheyenne def. Grand Forks Central, 25-18, 25-18, 17-25, 25-21
Shiloh Christian def. Grant County, 25-18, 25-19, 19-25, 25-20
South Border def. Edgeley-Kulm, 25-10, 25-18, 25-8
Stanley def. Trinity Christian, 25-11, 25-15, 25-10
Thompson def. Grafton/St. Thomas, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20
Trenton def. White Shield, 25-4, 25-7, 25-7
Turtle Lake-Mercer def. Washburn, 25-21, 25-16, 25-15
Underwood def. Wilton-Wing, 25-22, 27-25, 25-18
Valley City def. Devils Lake, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-18
Wyndmere-Lidgerwood def. Enderlin, 3-2
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Pittsburgh 4 Boston 0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Aaron Hicks hit a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 4-3 win over the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers last night. J.D. Martinez hit a three-run home run to give Detroit a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth. Trevor Plouffe drew a one-out walk against Joe Nathan and was replaced by pinch-runner Doug Bernier. Bernier scored when center fielder Ezequiel Carrera dived for a line drive off the bat of Kurt Suzuki and missed it.
UNDATED (AP) – The Baltimore Orioles Steve Pearce hit a two-run homer and Alejandro de Aza (day AH’-zah) added a bases-loaded triple as the Orioles hammered Toronto 8-2 to win their first American League East crown in 17 years.
Final Tampa Bay 6 N-Y Yankees 1
Final Chi White Sox 7 Kansas City 5
Final Cleveland 4 Houston 2
Final Seattle 13 L.A. Angels 2
Final Texas 6 Oakland 3
NATIONAL LEAGUE
The Washington Nationals are National League East champs for the second time in three years after Ian Desmond hit a two-run homer and Tanner Roark (ROH’-ahrk) tossed seven innings to lead a 3-0 shutout of the Braves in Atlanta
Final N-Y Mets 9 Miami 1
Final Chi Cubs 7 Cincinnati 0
Final Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 2, 12 Innings
Final Colorado 10 L.A. Dodgers 4
Final San Francisco 2 Arizona 1
Final San Diego 5 Philadelphia 4
NFL…
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL Players Association has appealed Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension. The former Baltimore Ravens running back was originally handed a two-game suspension in July under the NFL’s personal conduct policy after he was charged with assault following a Feb. 15 altercation with his then-fiancee in a casino elevator. The league lengthened the suspension once they saw videotape of the altercation last week.
UNDATED (AP) – Anheuser (AN’-hy-zur)-Busch says it has spoken with the NFL about former Raven Ray Rice’s domestic abuse situation and the child abuse charges against Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. McDonald’s, Visa and Campbell Soup Co. say they have also voiced similar concerns to the league. In response, the league has issued a statement saying: “We understand. We are taking action and there will be much more to come.”
NASCAR…
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) – A grand jury will decide whether NASCAR driver Tony Stewart will be charged in the August death of a fellow driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York. Stewart’s car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. at a dirt-track race in Canandaigua (kan-un-DAY’-gwuh) on Aug. 9. Stewart issued a statement saying he looks forward to the process being completed and will continue to cooperate.
MLB…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – New York Yankees infielder-outfielder Martin Prado (mar-TEEN’ PRAH’-doh) has had an appendectomy and will miss the rest of the season. The team says Prado had the surgery Tuesday and has been placed on the 60-day disabled list.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama could soon have the authority he asked Congress to give him to order training and arming of moderate rebels in Syria as a counterweight to Islamic State militants. The House is likely to approve the request today though some lawmakers are still concerned about who is getting arms and whether administration plans go far enough.
BEIRUT (AP) – The militant Islamic State group has issued a video warning to Washington today saying if the U.S. sends ground troops to Iraq there will be fighters waiting for them. The White House says ground troops aren’t part of the plan. The video could be a response to Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said in Senate testimony that he may recommend the use of ground troops under certain circumstances.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – The U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, is hosting the commander in chief today. President Barack Obama is consulting with military officials about the U.S. counterterrorism campaign against Islamic State militants. Obama will focus on yet another crisis tomorrow when he meets with Ukraine’s president.
PARIS (AP) – An operation by French authorities has targeted recruiters for Islamic militant groups. France’s top security official says five people have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a ring that recruits young women to join militants in Syria. Young French men and women make up the largest contingent of European jihadis fighting in Syria. Security officials worry they’ll eventually come home to wreak havoc.
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) – The cease-fire in Eastern Ukraine continues to be a fragile thing. The city council of Donetsk confirms that shells hit a neighborhood in the north of the city today. Officials say two people were killed and three others wounded. Despite the cease-fire and a law passed by the Ukrainian parliament granting greater autonomy to eastern rebels, civilian casualties have continued to rise.
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