Friday, May 24 AUTO RACING 7 a.m., NBCSN - IRL, IndyCar, Indianapolis 500 Carb Day, part I 8 a.m., NBCSN - IRL, Indy Lights, Freedom 100, at Indianapolis 9 a.m., NBCSN - IRL, IndyCar, Indianapolis 500 Carb Day, part II BOXING 6 p.m.

SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners sent slumping catcher Jesus Montero to the minor leagues Thursday, a year after acquiring him in trade full of potential that hasn't panned out for either side. The Mariners optioned Montero to Triple-A Tacoma.

Ketchikan resident Dirk Richardson, a GCI TV subscriber since 1997, is the winner of a trip for two to Seattle and Diamond Club tickets to a Mariners/Rangers game on Memorial Day weekend.

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PALMER - The Division of Agriculture is inviting the public to submit nominations for the 14th Annual Farm Family of the Year award that will be presented during the Alaska State Fair in August.

FAIRBANKS - The Denali Highway remains closed. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities usually opens the 135 mile highway, which connects Cantwell, on the Parks Highway, to Paxson, on the Richardson Highway, by May 15.

SITKA - Hunters are reminded the open season for the Unit 4 inside drainages registration brown bear hunt (RB089) ends May 20.