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Wainwright helps Cards beat Cubs 4-2 in doubleheader opener

Sports

September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Wainwright allowed two runs, struck out six and walked one while improving to 4-0 for the first time in his career.

St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

The 6-foot-7 right-hander tossed a four-hitter in a 7-2 victory over Cleveland on his 39th birthday in his previous start. Paul DeJong drove in two runs for St. Louis, which had dropped two in a row. Kolten Wong had two hits and scored twice.

 

Work release escape of Korey McGhee

News

September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DUBUQUE – Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Corrections (DOC) said Saturday, 33-year old Korey Sherdall McGhee, a black male who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree and other crimes in Dubuque County, failed to report back to the Dubuque Residential Facility as required Friday night.

Korey McGhee

McGhee stands 5-feet 9-inches tall, and weighs 372 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on July 29, 2020.  Persons with information on McGhee’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Des Moines area bars can’t reopen while lawsuit proceeds

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September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge has refused to allowed some Des Moines area bars to reopen while their lawsuit challenging Gov. Kim Reynolds’ new round of bar closures makes its way through the courts. The Des Moines Register reports that Polk County Judge William Kelly emphasized the importance of public health Friday in his explanation of the ruling denying a temporary injunction to the bar owners in Polk and Dallas county.

Attorney Billy Mallory said he will appeal the denial while continuing to prepare for trial, where he will seek a permanent injunction.

 

Saturday Morning Coaches Show 09/05/2020

Podcasts, Sports

September 5th, 2020 by admin

KJAN Sports Director Chris Parks’ weekly talk on Atlantic Fall sports. This week we hear from Cross Country Coach Dan Vargason and Volleyball Coach Michelle Blake.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/5/2020

News, Podcasts

September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/5/2020

Podcasts, Sports

September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Chris Parks.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 9/5/2020

News, Podcasts

September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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IA COVID-19 update, 9/5/20 (Updated): 23more deaths, 1,024 new Positive cases (2 more in Cass Co.)

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September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (10-a.m., Saturday) reports there have been 23 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 statewide since 10-a.m. Friday, for a total of 1,160, and 1,024 additional, positive cases of COVID-19, for a total of 69,006. Persons with preexisting medical conditions made up for 810 of the deaths. Officials say 622 deaths have taken place at a long-term care facility since the beginning of the outbreak. There have been a total of 49,502 persons who have recovered from the virus and 5,952 additional negative test results received since Friday, for a total of 591,380 since testing began. A total of 661,821 individuals have been tested for COVID-19. The combined 14-day positivity rate is 11.1%.

Here in the KJAN listening area: Cass County picked two more positive COVID-19 cases, Friday, for a total of 118; There was one more case in Audubon County (40 total); 4 new cases in Guthrie County (Total 178); Montgomery County has 1 new cases (83 total); Harrison County has two more case (total 154), and there 13 more cases in Pottawattamie County (total 1,708).

There are 315 Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus. IDPH reported 94 patients are in intensive care. There were a total of 36 patients admitted to Iowa hospitals, and 38 patients who remained on a ventilator. In western/southwest Iowa: 9 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19; 7 are in an ICU, two people were admitted to an area hospital, and four patients are on ventilators.

Long-Term Care outbreaks remain at 29. IDPH reported 802 positive cases and 366 recoveries within those facilities.

Here are the latest positive case numbers for southwest/western Iowa (County; Positive Case #’s; number of persons who have (recovered); {deaths since the outbreak began}.

  • Cass County: 118 cases; (106); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 49 cases; (32); 1 death
  • Adams County: 23 cases; (17)
  • Audubon County: 40 cases; (27); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 178 cases; (135); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 83 cases; (71); 5 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 1,708 cases; (1,441); 34 deaths
  • Shelby County: 223 cases; (211); 1 death.
  • Madison County, 172; (125); 2 deaths
  • Harrison County, 154 cases; (137); 2 deaths

Red Oak man arrested for Public Intox.

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September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police, early this (Saturday) morning, arrested a man for Public Intoxication. Authorities say 36-year old Jeremy Ray Dilocker, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 2:20-a.m. in the 400 block of E. Reed Street. Dilocker was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.

1 dead, 2 hurt in Carroll County crash, Friday afternoon

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September 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A collision in northeastern Carroll County, Friday afternoon, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two others. The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of 130th Street and Robin Avenue, between Lidderdale and Lanesboro, at around 12:50-p.m.

Authorities say a 1997 Chevy pickup driven by 20-year old Jacob Allen Hubbs, of Jefferson, was traveling north on Robin Avenue, and failed to stop at the stop sign with 130th Street. The pickup hit a 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by 76-year old Kenneth Lee Johnston, of Lanesboro.

Afterward, the pickup came to rest in the middle of the intersection, and the car entered the north ditch. Hubbs, and his passenger, 43-year old Brian Glenn Hubbs, of Carroll, were transported by Carroll County EMS to St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. Johnston died at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.