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REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY
IN THE EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE SEVERE IN THE EVENING. LOWS
IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 80S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TODAY ACROSS THE JAMES
RIVER VALLEY.
THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FROM WEST TO EAST DURING THE
DAY ON THURSDAY…CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. SOME OF
THESE STORMS COULD BE SEVERE.
LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS WILL BE THE PRIMARY THREAT.
Valley City (CSi) Numerous activities are available Wednesday in Valley City during Crazy Day. Several Valley City businesses will offer sales, as residents mill around town.
On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Event Coordinator, Jerilyn Bruns outlined events and sponsors.
A water slide and inflatable games for the kids in downtown Valley City. Wristbands at $5.
The First Community Credit Union Game Day, VFW Bingo, a Cookie Decorating contest at Dutton’s, Lion’s Club bison burgers, Trinity Lutheran Ladies walking tacos & bake sale and VCSU bookstore Arts & Crafts vendors.
There will be a free will picnic supper starting about 6:15-pm until gone. sponsored by Marketplace Foods.
Valley City Area Chamber raffle begins at 6:30pm in front of Sanford Eye Clinic. The Grand Prize is a grill by Dakota Plains Cooperative.
After the drawing head to Music in the Park at the band shell, featuring Monroe Crossing at 7:15-pm. Bring a lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.
Council Member Gumke was not present.
The City Council approved and authorized the submission of an application to the North Dakota Health Department and Public Finance Authority for a CWSRF Loan to finance the Sanitary Landfill – Cell 3BW Development, in the amount of 450,000.00. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said the bond is 2% plus a one half of one percent administrative fee.
Following the Special Meeting the City Council committee meetings were held.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:
The committee recommends authorizing the JSDC to enter into a short term lease agreement, with an option to renew, to provide office space at the Center for Economic Development, for the CHS contractor Becktel. The Stutsman County Commission approved the agreement on Tuesday morning.
The committee recommends authorizing the JSDC to enter into a short term lease agreement, with an option to renew, to provide an 80 acre parcel in Spiritwood Township for use in providing a crew camp.
The committee recommends authorizing the JSDC to request a change in zoning on the JSDC Spiritwood Township property for the E½ of Section 28-140-62 from Agricultural to Industrial. The zone change request was approved by the Stutsman County Commission, Tuesday morning.
The committee recommends approving the 2016 JSDC Budget Request.
The (JSDC) Board of Directors had approved a revised 2016 budget that includes a 3.8 percent overall increase in expenditures. The budget includes a 3 percent raise for JSDC employees.
The increase boosts the 2016 budget to $452,000 from the 2015 budget of $436,000.
The JSDC Board had approved a 5 percent increase in wages and an overall 5 percent increase in spending.
The original budget did not meet guidelines set by the Stutsman County Commission limiting increases to 3 percent.
The committee considered the request from the Jamestown Bus Stop, Inc., for $5,000 to provide water, sewer and restroom fixtures in the proposed bus depot in the 100 Block on 2nd Avenue Southeast adjacent to the First Congregational Church. Supporter and organizer, City Council Member Charlie Kourajian said, if approved the corporation would start fundraising and applying for grants, ask churches for support, and to apply for United Way funds. He said a verbal agreement is in hand with the church, adding that a formal agreement is expected to be for three years.
Mayor Andersen said that she would vote in favor when a formal agreement is in hand.
The committee recommends sending to the City Council without recommendation pending a formal contract being in place.
The committee recommends approval of the request from John and Susan Greenwood for Renaissance Zone incentives by providing 5 years of property tax exemption and to request the ND State Tax Department to grant 5 years of State income Tax exemption for the purchase of a residence on Lot 8, Block 1, Lindberg Addition.
The committee discussed the offer of Brian H. & Erin S. Paulson to purchase Lot 10, Block 2, Homestead Addition for $500.00. The Paulson’s currently own Lot 11. City Assessor Darrell Wollan said the amount would not cover administrative costs.
The committee recommends selling for $500, and the Paulson’s pay the Special Assessments and property taxes due.
The committee recommends approval of a five (5) year extension to the Jamestown Renaissance Zone District incentives from the ND Department of Commerce.
City Administrator Fuchs said the 15 year agreement expires on August 7th this year, and a five year extension is possible.
Informational:
A Public Hearing is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council meeting relative to a five (5) year extension of the Renaissance Zone District incentives.
Informational:
A Public Hearing is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council meeting relative to a request from the James River Valley Library System for a “Certification of Significant Community Support” concerning a USDA-Rural Development Grant to replace the Book Mobile.
Informational:
An application for appointment to the Planning Commission has been received from Paulette Ritter.
Informational:
The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1461, introduced by Council Member Gumke, to create and enact Article V of Chapter 25.5 of the City Code pertaining to City Sales and Use Tax for Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) Bond Issue, is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council meeting.
Informational
: Departmental and financial reports.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Informational:
A Public Hearing and approval-disapproval of an update of plan requirements according to Section 5.4.3 of Appendix C for Lot 1, Block 1, Eventide Addition, is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council Meeting.
Informational:
The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1462, introduced by Council Member Brubakken, to amend and re-enact Section 6 of Appendix B of the City Code pertaining to Fees for Platting Procedures, is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council meeting.
Informational:
A Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1463, introduced by Council Member Gumke, an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the Lots 1-5, Block 1, and Lots 1-4, Block 2, Dakota Acres First Subdivision, from A-1 and R-1 to R-1 and for the proposed Lots 1-3, Block 3, Dakota Acres First Subdivision, from P-O-C and R-1 to R-1, is scheduled for the August 3, 2015, City Council meeting.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
No agenda items at this time.
The Special Council Meeting and committee meetings were shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
No items were on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC FORUM: No One Spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING
An Open Public Hearing was held for property at Lot 2, Block 1 of NP West 3
rd Addition to rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to B-1 Central Business District. The Planning $ Zoning Committee recommends approval.
Following the Public Hearing…
ORDINANCES
City Commissioners approved first reading of Ordinance No. 993, an ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Block 1 of NP West 3rd Addition from I-1 Light Industrial to B-1 Central Business District.
Commissioners then approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending Title 17, Offenses for the City of Valley City – Paraphernalia. Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance come in line with the North Dakota Century Code, becoming affective August 1, 2015.
Approved was the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Zoning, of the revised ordinance of Valley City. City Attorney Myhre said one provision change deals with home based businesses, relative to items under Provisional Use Permits, and consistent with state laws.
NEW BUSINESS
The City commission considered the bid for E 60’ of the Rosebud Parking Lot from PACE Development Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00. City Administrator Schelkoph said a bid opening was held in the form of an auction. A ten percent down payment has been made.
Marketplace Foods, is planning on building a liquor store, and a convenience store, gas station at the intersection of Main and Central Avenue.
The Valley City Commission had approved selling the parcel, Commissioner Magnuson voting in opposition.
The City Commission approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Appliance City, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $7,500 to enhance the entrance to the store.
The Commissioners approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Redking Foods LLC dba Burger King in an amount not to exceed $7,500. Exterior enhancement include lighting.
Commissioners approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Park Street Development, Inc. dba Valley Flooring in an amount not to exceed $7,500 and will also enhance the entrance.
The City Commission approved the Food and Beverage Grant for the ND Winter Show in an amount not to exceed $36,000. NDWS Manager Dawn Riley indicted the need for additional horse stalls, along with additional bleachers and other items.
Considered was Barnes Rural Water agreements for construction work and transfer of a customer to BRW. City Administrator Schelkoph two actions need to be taken…approving BRW to extend a water line into city limits, and to transfer pre 1999 annexed land.
The Construction and the transfer were approved by the City Commission on separate votes.
The Police Department Second Quarter Report, presented by Police Chief Fred Thompson.
CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
David Schelkoph said that he and other city officials attended a meeting in Jamestown concerning insurance issues.
CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Auditor Richter said the 2016 budgeting is on schedule.
Police Chief Thompson said the City and Barnes County will be conducting an emergency planning exercise on Wednesday.
KLJ provided an update on projects, including footing being installed at various permanent flood walls. Storm sewer work will be coming up along Viking Drive.
Commissioner Nielson said the Summer in the Park program continues, with events at the City Park, Band Shell.
Commissioner Luke noted improvements to the library.
Mayor Werkhoven pointed out a fireworks incident, where a residential air conditioning unit was disabled by a fireworks, projectile that was fired in a parking lot, over the 4th of July holiday, and that a resident lost an eye in a fireworks accident. He suggested that the Valley City fireworks Ordinance be revisited in the future to address concerns.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Menards store will start hiring workers, on July 22, 2015, and running through August 1st.
Menards, Jeff Abbot says interested applicants will be able to stop on site, at 1209 23rd Street Southwest, for applications and interviews, and receive an interview at the store.
Interested applicants should stop at the store site between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wed., July 22nd through Sat., July 25th or Mon., July 27th through Sat., Aug. 1st.
He says, Menards in Jamestown is looking to hire both Part-time and Full-time Team Members for a variety of positions.
No official store opening has been announced, however Recruiting & Team Development Coordinator Erin Parker notes on social media that the store will be opened in September this year.
Jamestown (CSi) Community Action Region VI in Jamestown Backpacks for Kids Program, ensures any child can receive a backpack to supplement their diets over the weekend.
Food Pantry Coordinator Sarah Oberlander says the program went through roughly 40 to 50 backpacks in their first year of the program and has been growing.
Oberlander says it costs roughly $15 to pack every backpack that’s given out through the anonymous program.
To help with the project, the Jamestown HOGS Chapter 1955 will be hosting a Bike for Kids event on Sunday, July 26th. For more details, you can call 701-252-1821.
Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Department of Human Services has awarded the Stutsman County Social Services an Achievement Award for outstanding program performance in the SNAP program.
According to a release, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Stutsman County sees between 501 to 1,500 SNAP cases per month. For their outstanding program performance, the North Dakota Department of Human Services recognized Stutsman County.
Employees in Stutsman County who received the award include Director Sandy Bendewald, Sondra Clark, Glory Farsdale, Shari Fiergola, Mandi Freije, Jean Hagel, Shera Joramo, Tiffany Staloch, Nicole Meland, Elise Miller, Tamara Miller, Diane Nygaard, Ella Ortberg, Carla Rask, Pamela Rau, Sue Reichenberger, Stephanie Risser, Bonnie Schmitz, Jennifer Urness, Mary Waagen, and Tina Williams.
The department also recognized Suzanne Kilichowski, regional representative, and Leslie Uecker, quality control reviewer, who are employed by the state agency.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A group that wants to block a new law that relaxes North Dakota’s Depression-era ban against corporate farming has successfully pushed the matter to a public vote.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says his office has verified that submitted petitions have enough valid signatures to put the measure on the June ballot.
The North Dakota Farmers Union is leading the campaign to overturn the Legislature’s decision to exempt pork and dairy operations from the state’s anti-corporate farming law.
The successful petition drive means the law’s Aug. 1 effective date will be delayed until after the election next year.
Supporters of the legislation say delaying it would be another blow to the already ailing swine and dairy industries in the state.
Update…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Authorities say an intoxicated man suffered a severed foot and “significant” internal injuries after he was hit by a train at a crossing in downtown Fargo.
The incident happened at about 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Police identified the man as 49-year-old Derrick Jongward, who has no permanent address.
Sgt. Shane Aberle says the train’s conductor spotted Jongward sitting on the tracks. Aberle says the train horn was sounded but the man didn’t move. The engine’s guard pushed the man off the tracks but his left foot was run over by the train.
He was taken to a Fargo hospital.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Authorities say an Underwood couple is facing drug and other charges following a garden shed fire at their apartment.
Authorities were called to the residence Sunday night.
Joshua Wirkus was charged Tuesday in South Central District Court with felony endangering by fire and misdemeanor ingestion of a controlled substance.
Meagan Wirkus also was charged Tuesday with felony possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing a police officer.
It is not clear if either of them have retained an attorney.
No injuries were reported.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Two brothers are facing drug and other charges in North Dakota after authorities seized several pounds of meth, two stolen guns and hundreds of prescription pills from a home.
The Minot Police Department says 32-year-old Roderick Harris and 37-year-old Frederick Harris have been charged in connection with the Monday search of a Minot home where $20,000 were also found.
Authorities estimated the value of the drug seized at over $200,000. The Ward County Narcotics Task Force found 145 oxycodone pills and 147 Alprazolam pills.
Charges against Roderick Harris include delivery of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia possession. Frederick Harris is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and other counts.
Roderick Harris is from Maxton, North Carolina, and Frederick Harris is from Minot. Neither has legal representation.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has ordered that flags on state property be flown at half-staff to honor the five service members killed last week in Tennessee.
Dalrymple’s order comes at the request of President Barack Obama. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset Saturday.
Dalrymple says the shooting that occurred Thursday at two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is “an attack on the very principles we hold dear in this country.”
Four Marines and a U.S. Navy sailor were killed in the attacks that authorities have blamed on a 24-year-old Kuwait-born man.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Republican party has named Roz Leighton as its new executive director.
The 24-year-old Leighton is has worked as a staff member for U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and the North Dakota House GOP caucus.
Leighton is a Minneapolis native. She graduated from North Dakota State University last year with a degree in agricultural economics.
She replaces Jason Flohrs, who held the post for just over two years. He left last month to take over as the Minnesota state director for Americans for Prosperity, the organization backed by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The secretary of the U.S. Air Force says her visit to Fargo was meant to update members of the North Dakota Air National Guard base on her priorities.
Secretary Deborah Lee James met Tuesday with members of the 119th Wing, as well as elected and civic officials. She says her goals include taking care of people, striking a balance between readiness and modernization, and ensuring that public officials act as good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
James oversees the Air Force’s annual budget of more than $139 billion.
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the 119th Wing has a long-standing record of excellence and James’ visit allowed her to see firsthand the contributions of the group known as the Happy Hooligans.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Navy attack submarine named for the state of North Dakota is getting a new skipper.
Capt. Douglas Gordon is being replaced as commanding officer of the USS North Dakota by Cmdr. Michael Hollenbach.
A change-of-command ceremony is scheduled Thursday afternoon at the naval base in Groton, Connecticut. A delegation from North Dakota is attending.
Gordon is being promoted to a new position at headquarters of the Allied Maritime Command in the United Kingdom.
Construction of the $2.6 billion submarine began in March 2009. It was commissioned in October 2014. The 377-foot-long sub with a crew of nearly 150 can launch cruise missiles, deliver special forces and carry out surveillance.
In sports…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota says a committee facilitating the selection of a new school nickname has chosen five possibilities to be brought to a public vote.
The school said in a news release that the committee agreed at its last meeting Tuesday night on a final list of names. Still in the running are the Fighting Hawks, Nodaks, North Stars, Roughriders and Sundogs.
The group started out with nearly 1,200 possible names. That was cut down to about five dozen before being trimmed to 15, then seven and now five.
State residents voted overwhelmingly in 2012 to get rid of the school’s “Fighting Sioux” nickname, which the NCAA considered “hostile and abusive.”
The university said it would announce details of the voting process in the near future.
AA…
Fargo-Moorhead 13, New Jersey 12
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Tampa Bay 1 Philadelphia 0
Final Milwaukee 8 Cleveland 1
Final Kansas City 3 Pittsburgh 1
Final St. Louis 8 Chi White Sox 5
Final Texas 9 Colorado 0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Matt Shoemaker pitched six innings of two-hit ball for his first home win of the season in nine tries as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 7-0 Tuesday night. The win was the Angels’ 12th in 14 games. Star center fielder Mike Trout was scratched because of a sore left heel.
Final N-Y Yankees 3 Baltimore 2
Final Seattle 11 Detroit 9
Final Houston 8 Boston 3
Final Toronto 7 Oakland 1
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final N-Y Mets 7 Washington 2
Final Chi Cubs 5 Cincinnati 4, 13 Innings
Final Atlanta 4 L.A. Dodgers 3
Final Miami 3 Arizona 0
Final San Francisco 9 San Diego 3
WNBA BASKETBALL
Final San Antonio 80 Indiana 62
Final Washington 76 Tulsa 69
Final New York 81 Seattle 77
Final Los Angeles 70 Phoenix 65
Peterson…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to restructure the final three years of the running back’s contract. Terms of the revamped deal weren’t disclosed. Peterson says he appreciates their willingness to address his contract to provide him “additional security.” Peterson’s existing deal called for a $12.75 million salary this season.
TOUR…
PRA LOUP, France (AP) – A clearly hurting Tejay van Garderen, the American leader of the BMC team, is sick and at risk of losing his podium spot on Stage 17 of the Tour de France.
Van Garderen started today’s stage in third place overall, 3 minutes, 32 seconds behind race leader Chris Froome. But he has been dropped by Froome and the main pack on the first of five climbs in the first day in the Alps and his team has just said on French television’s live coverage that he is ill.
Drips of sweat rolling down his nose, Van Garderen was shown shaking his head as he rides.
The biggest difficulty on Stage 17 and the Tour’s first day in the Alps isn’t uphill, but downhill.
A 16-kilometer (10-mile) descent from the Allos mountain pass into a valley before the final climb to the Pra Loup ski station is treacherous because of its bends and uneven road surface.
Eddy Seigneur, sporting director of the IAM team, told the race organizers’ website before the start on Wednesday in Digne-Les-Bains that the downhill is “extremely dangerous,” and “the key of the stage.”
SOCCER…
ATLANTA (AP) – The U.S. national soccer team plays Jamaica tonight in one semifinal of the Gold Cup in Atlanta followed by Panama against Mexico. Tonight’s winners meet Sunday in Philadelphia for the Gold Cup title.
NBA…
UNDATED (AP) – A person with knowledge of the deal says the Sacramento Kings and guard Seth Curry have agreed to a two-year, $2 million contract.
The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been signed yet, said Curry holds a player option for the second year.
Curry is the brother of NBA MVP and Golden State Warriors star Stephen (STEH’-fihn) Curry.
– Free agent Richard Jefferson has agreed to terms on a one-year deal for next season with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press. The 35-year-old Jefferson came off the bench for Dallas last season, will receive the veteran’s minimum salary of roughly $1.5 million.
– The Washington Wizards say forward Jared Dudley will be sidelined for three to four months following lower back surgery. The 30-year-old Dudley had a herniated disk repaired on Tuesday, less than two weeks after he was acquired in a trade with Milwaukee.
– Two people familiar with the negotiations say free-agent center Kendrick Perkins has agreed to a one-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 6-foot-10 Perkins is starting his 13th NBA season.
– The Houston Rockets have re-signed restricted free agent K.J. McDaniels to a multiyear deal. McDaniels came to Houston in February in a trade with Philadelphia. In 62 games as a rookie last season, he averaged 7.9 points and 3.2 rebounds.
NHL-EXPANSION…
UNDATED (AP) – The NHL has confirmed that it has received applications from prospective ownership groups in Las Vegas and Quebec City. The announcement came a day after a deadline for submissions.
The league doesn’t anticipate adding teams before the 2017-18 season. The proposed expansion fee is at least $500 million.
AUTO RACING-INDYCAR…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – IndyCar has followed through on a promise to curtail criticism of the series with the creation of a new conduct code.
The five-point bulletin issued Tuesday is labeled under “Detrimental Competitor Conduct.” It stems from last month’s race at California, when many drivers were critical of the racing.
COLLEGE FOOBALL-UAB…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Football is coming to the University of Alabama-Birmingham, along with bowling and rifle. But it was the dropping of football that caused the big ruckus last year.
School supporters pledged enough money, $17 million, to operate a football program. The NCAA has informed the school that it can resume play in 2017 and in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
In world and national news…
SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) – A sheriff’s office in suburban Atlanta says three people have been killed and two wounded in a shooting at a home northeast of the city. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Maj. Rick Doyle says the suspected shooter is one of the two wounded people.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greek lawmakers are holding an emergency debate on another bundle of economic reforms. A vote is planned later today on changes to the judicial and banking sectors. The measure is one of the requirements European creditors demanded for a third bailout. After losing the support of a large chunk of his own party’s lawmakers during a vote on austerity measures last week, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (TSEE’-prahs) is having to rely on support from opposition parties to gain approval.
MILAN (AP) – Italy has arrested two men on terror charges. Prosecutors say the men claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group and were targeting an Italian military base that has a U.S. military presence. Officials say the men had not yet acquired any weapons but had obtained a manual from the Internet that describes primitive weapons and bomb making, how to escape after carrying out an attack and how to avoid detection as an extremist.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Iranian diplomats discussed the case of Americans still held captive by Tehran on the sidelines of negotiations in Vienna earlier this month over the country’s nuclear program. He says “humanitarian” reasons had motivated the discussion with the U.S. delegation, but he did not elaborate. It was the first confirmation by the Iranians of any talks over former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian (reh-ZY’-ahn) and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson.
HEMPSTEAD, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has released police dashcam video of the traffic stop that led to Sandra Bland’s arrest. The 28-year-old was found dead in her jail cell last week. The video shows a Texas state trooper stopping Bland for failing to signal a lane change. After handing her a written warning, the trooper remarks that Bland seems irritated and the encounter escalates when he asks Bland to put out her cigarette. The trooper eventually tries to drag Bland from her car and threatens to use a stun gun on her.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Five volcanoes are erupting in Indonesia, darkening skies with ash over large sections of the country. Three airports have been closed and more than 10,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas on Sumatra and the Moluccas islands. Indonesia has 130 active volcanoes on its more than 17,000 islands.
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