Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 5

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH. GUST TO AROUND 30 MPH

.TONIGHT…CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE
MID 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 60.

 

Jamestown (CSi) High radon levels are common in homes in Stutsman County, according to an inspector with First Choice Home Inspections.

Darcy Herman,has tested has a radon level that is above what is considered a health risk. The high radon levels are found either in the basement or another part of the house.

He found one home in Jamestown that tested below 4 picocuries.

The average outdoor radon level is 0.4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L), according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. An indoor level of 2 pCi/L is a health risk and anything 4 pCi/L or higher is a health hazard.

North Dakota is considered a Zone 1 state, with all counties having a predicted average indoor radon level greater than 4 pCi/L, according to the EPA. The odorless, radioactive gas comes from decaying uranium that seeps out of the ground and is a health risk as a carcinogen when it accumulates inside buildings.

He adds, that Radon abatement can be as simple as a polyethylene sheet

Free radon tests are available to pick up at Central Valley Health Distric in Jamestown.

Free radon kits are also available from the Department of Health. Do-it-yourself radon mitigation videos can be seen at ndhealth.gov under radon.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The sixth year of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be held at Jamestown High School today.

Approximately 103 students from the freshmen class will be participating in a disaster exercise. Students will act as the responders to a mock bleacher collapse scenario with JHS drama students acting as victims. Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist stated that all current students at the Jamestown High School have participated in the exercise in the past.

Students participating will utilize newly-learned CERT skills under the direction of local emergency response agencies and school staff. Because of the large amount of students, there will be two separate exercises and graduation ceremonies. All of the CERT program will be held at the Jamestown High School Gymnasium.

Final Exercise Schedule

Group 1 / Group 2

9:01-9:06 / 10:21-10:26 – Students settle in to the gym

9:06-9:10 / 10:26-10:30 – Welcome

9:10-9:35 / 10:30-10:55 – Graduation (Certificates/Backpack handout)

9:35-9:45 / 10:55-11:05 – Exercise Review/Scenario

9:45-10:10 / 11:05-11:30 – Exercise

10:10-10:21 / 11:30-11:41 – Hot Wash/After Action Review

 

Bismarck (CSi) North Dakota early childhood service providers work to help shape the lives and futures of the children in their care. In conjunction with Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, the North Dakota Department of Human Services has recognized two licensed early childhood service providers with the Make a Difference Award for their work in enriching the lives of children and families.

KinderKidz, a licensed facility provider in Dickinson, and Shelly Differding, a licensed group provider in Valley City, were selected for this award based on their licensing compliance, commitment to improving program quality, efforts to meet the unique needs of all children in care, and other criteria.

As a licensed child care group provider, Shelly Differding is able to provide care for up to 12 children. She has been licensed since June 1981. Differding has maintained a high level of excellence in licensing compliance for over three decades, and she remains committed to the community and the children and families she serves.

County social service early childhood licensers and child care consultants from Child Care Aware of North Dakota nominated providers for this award.

Eberhardt said there are about 1,600 licensed home, group, and facility child care providers and preschool and school-aged programs in the state, and there is support available to help individuals interested in starting a licensed child care business.

Individuals interested in becoming a licensed child care provider should contact Child Care Aware of North Dakota at 800-997-8515, online at www.ndchildcare.org/, or contact their local county social services office child care licensing unit. County office contact information is online at www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/countysocialserv/.

For information on early childhood services programs, visit

www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childcare/.

The North Dakota Department of Human Services regulates these types of child care providers: licensed, unlicensed self-declared, and unlicensed “approved relative” providers. The agency also establishes standards and supports training and education of child care providers.

The Governor’s Child Care Provider Appreciation Day proclamation can be viewed on the web at www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childcare/.

　

(CSi) Foster County has declared a fire emergency and burn ban effective immediately.

A release from Foster County Emergency Manager Jess Earle states that the lack of snow and rain combined with warm temperatures and high winds have caused excessive dry down of fuels. This increases the chance of disastrous wild fires that could potentially overwhelm the local Fire Departments resources and cause inordinate equipment wear and damage.

The Foster County Commissioners declared the Burn Ban and Fire Emergency including all of its incorporated cities with the exception for the City of Carrington. The burn restrictions will be in effect until further notice whenever the Fire Danger Rating is “Extreme” or a Red Flag Warning has been issued.

Individuals who violate the burn ban will be guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,500 and 30 days in jail.

　

Valley City (CSi) Barnes County State’s Attorney Carl Martineck has announced his candidacy to run for the Judgeship Number Two position in the Southeast Judicial District.

In a News Release, Martineck said he’s looking forward to meeting with people across the district to discuss ways we can improve the law, legal system, and administration of justice.

Martineck will campaign in advance of the primary election which will be held on Tuesday June 14, 2016, with the General election on November 8, 2016.

Judgeship Number Two is seated in Valley City and will be vacated by Jerod Tufte, who recently announced his candidacy for North Dakota Supreme Court. The Southeast Judicial District includes Barnes, Stutsman, Richland, Dickey, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, Logan, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent and Wells counties.

 

Jamestown (CSi-UJ) University of Jamestown, will be presenting degrees to graduating seniors during the school’s 110th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7th at the Jamestown Civic Center at 2:30 p.m. Baccalaureate will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Center.

Dr. Irene Paasch will be speaking at the baccalaureate service. Dr. Paasch has a master’s degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate from University of Kansas. She is retiring this year as the Chair of the Department of Communication.

Scott Bintz, founder of RealTruck.com, will be delivering the Commencement address. Mr. Bintz holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Minot State, and is passionate about the guiding principles created and put to use at

RealTruck. From the basement of a duplex to a multi-million dollar e-commerce company on a mission to make people’s lives & vehicles better.

Special honors this year:

Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees:

Dr. Kimlyn Bender

Jeffrey Frommelt

Clarice Liechty

Receiving emeritus status:

Sue Anderson, Professor Emerita;

Dr. Gary Watts, Dean Emeritus;

John Jensen, Trustee Emeritus

One hundred fifty-six students will be receiving their bachelor’s degree along with three students receiving their master’s degree. In addition, thirty-five students will make up the first graduating class from the University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

　

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is asking agency directors to include 10 percent spending reductions in their proposed budgets for the next two years.

The Republican governor’s directive on Wednesday reflects a downturn in tax revenues due to slumping oil prices and activity. The blueprint is the biggest proposed budget decrease for state agencies since Democratic Gov. George Sinner suggested 10 percent reductions in 1992.

North Dakota Budget Director Pam Sharp says Dalrymple’s budget plan is “appropriate and is needed” due to less-than-forecast tax collections.

Dalrymple’s directive marks the beginning of the lengthy job of writing his spending recommendations for the 2017 Legislature. Lawmakers will get Dalrymple’s blueprint in December.

 

Jamesestown (CSi) – Dist 12 State Representative (D) Jessica Haak responding to the Governor’s bueget cut request says:

 Further cuts this will continue to hurt District 12’s working families. Rep. Jessica Haak issued the following statement:

“The lack of leadership and an unwillingness to hold a brief, strictly-focused special　legislative session to help reverse the harsh, across-the-board cuts by Governor　Dalrymple and the Republican leadership　is incredibly disappointing. This　reduction impacts nursing homes, hospitals, children who receive therapy services,　families who are looking for and need affordable childcare, especially children with　special needs, and everyone who pays property taxes. We need solutions that stand　up for all North Dakotans, not across-the-board reductions. That’s why we need a　special session to seek accountability and target ways to address fiscal challenges　without hurting domestic violence survivors, seniors, and hard working North Dakota　families.” 　

 

 

MILBANK, S.D. (AP) – Fire has destroyed the Titan Machinery building in the northeastern South Dakota town of Milbank. Police Chief Boyd Van Voren says there were multiple explosions inside the building, and ash from the Wednesday night fire traveled as far as a mile. No injuries were reported. The cause wasn’t immediately determined. Titan Machinery is a dealer of agricultural and construction equipment. The company is based in West Fargo, North Dakota.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Police are investigating whether a robbery at a convenience store in Surrey is related to two robberies in nearby Minot.
 
     Authorities say a person wearing a red scarf and wielding a knife held up Barry’s Food and Fuel in Surrey about 10 p.m. Tuesday. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was hurt.
 
     Surveillance video footage wasn’t clear enough to determine for certain whether the person was a man or a woman.
 
     Minot police are investigating two armed robbery attempts in about two hours early Tuesday, by a male who also was wearing a red scarf and brandishing a knife. The suspect targeted a motel and a convenience store. No injuries were reported in either incident.

 

 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – An alleged assault outside of a Williston business led to the arrest of five people on drug and other charges.
 
John Cameron Jr. is accused of using a device “similar to brass knuckles” to attack a man in a Wal-Mart parking lot last week. The man needed stiches on his head.
 
     Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the incident that led to searches of two residences that police say turned up drugs and drug paraphernalia.
 
     Cameron faces a felony aggravated assault charge along with drug charges. He could face up to 16 years in prison if convicted. Court documents don’t list an attorney for him, and a home telephone listing couldn’t be found.
 
     Four others face charges ranging from conspiracy to drug possession.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and GOP Gov. Jack Dalrymple say they are not endorsing a candidate for president, even though Donald Trump is now the party’s presumptive nominee.
 
     Spokesmen for Hoeven and Dalrymple say the men will likely support whomever the GOP endorses at the party’s convention in Cleveland in July.
 
     Dalrymple and his wife, Betsy, are among the state’s 28 national delegates.
 
     Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer endorsed Trump at the state GOP convention last month in Fargo.
 
     Trump has been tabbed as the keynote speaker for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference that will be held later this month in Bismarck.
 
     Democratic U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp has said she supports Hillary Clinton for president.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An oil industry group says Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been tabbed as the keynote speaker for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference that will be held later this month in Bismarck. The conference is scheduled May 24-26 at the Bismarck Event Center. North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness says Trump is slated to speak at 1 p.m. on May 26.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the North Dakota University System did not violate the state’s open records laws in dealing with a request from the system’s former chief auditor.
 
     Stenehjem says the nine days it took to meet the request was a reasonable amount of time.
 
     The request for records came from Timothy Carlson. He was put on paid administrative leave in November 2014 for allegedly providing misleading information about his work experience and credentials. In January 2015 he signed a separation agreement with the University System.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation says the majority of load restrictions will be lifted on Thursday for the state’s highways.
 State transportation officials say the majority of restrictions will be lifted at 7 a.m. CDT Thursday. Officials urge motorists to check current load restrictions to determine which load restrictions remain in effect.

 

 DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – A homeless shelter is set to open in Devils Lake, after months of planning and development.
 
     The  Lake Region Community Shelter opens Friday. An open house is planned Thursday evening.
 
     Organizer Karen Nick says she started the shelter effort when she began to notice signs of homelessness in Devils Lake.
 
     The plan is to create a referral-based service utilizing the aid of several organizations in the city, including a human service center, a church-based charity and the police department. The shelter itself is inside an existing food pantry.

 

 

In sports…

Fargo    The Class A versus Class B boys and girls games will be held July 11 at the Fargo Civic Center and July 12 at the Bismarck Event Center.

　

Class A boys

　

West Fargo: Ahmed Aden, Creighton Pfau, Tyson Jelinek

　

Fargo North: Kade Hoeg

　

Wahpeton: Carson Zarak

　

Jamestown: Noah Wanzek

　

Grand Forks Red River: Braedan Hanson

　

Bismarck: Conner Hellebust, Brayden Thomas

　

Bismarck Century: Adam Geiger, Andrew Holen

　

Mandan: Jeremy Friesz

　

Class A girls

　

Fargo Shanley: Sarah Jacobson, Lauren Rotunda

　

Fargo Davies: Kai Erickson

　

Fargo South: Maddie Erickson

　

Grand Forks Red River: Hannah Arason

　

Devils Lake: Emily Schafer

　

Minot: Cassie Askvig, Annika Arnold

　

Mandan: Hannah Hanson

　

Bismarck Century: Kourtney Selensky, Jenna Fitterer

　

Belcourt: Syann Golus

　

(Alternates: Alyssa Beck, Bismarck St. Mary’s; Alicia Wieand, Mandan; Jaycee Walter, Bismarck; Karlie Matejcek, Wahpeton)

　

Coaches: Ron Metz, Bismarck Century; Kent Ripplinger, Grand Forks Red River

　

Class B boys

　

Central Cass: Grady Bresnahan

　

Enderlin: Graham Hurlburt

　

Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier: Connor Entzi

　

Strasburg-Zeeland: Brody Nieuwsma

　

South Border: Hunter Pinke

　

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion: Drew Thielges

　

Four Winds-Minnewaukan: Jason Feather

　

Dunseith: Landyn Keplin

　

Bismarck Shiloh Christian: Zac Martin

　

Drake-Anamoose: Cordell Volson

　

Minot Our Redeemers: Josh VanLith

　

Hettinger-Scranton: Hayden Sadowsky

　

(Alternates: Jayden Grover, Griggs County Central; Ben Phelps, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg; Trace Azure, Dunseith; Peyton Gabrielson, Flasher; Ryan Michels, Rugby; John Reiten, Minot Our Redeemers)

　

Coaches: Rick Smith, Four Winds-Minnewaukan; Jeremy Feller, Minot Our Redeemers.

　

Class B girls

　

Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah: Madison Kaehler

　

Maple Valley

: Rylee Nudell

　

Thompson: Shaice Marx, Emily Overby

　

Kidder County

: Paige Schmidt

　

Rolette: Lexy Wittmayer

　

New Salem-Almont: McKenzie Kuhn

　

Bismarck Shiloh Christian: Krista Ulmer

　

Rugby: Shea Heidlebaugh

　

Dickinson Trinity: Alanna Sickler

　

Watford City: Ricki Lindley, Katie Mogen

　

(Alternates: Miriah Forness, Central Cass; Jayden Rittenour, Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah; Olivia Anderson, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier; Katrina Hoff, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion; Taylor Kamp, Garrison)

Coaches: Daryl Bearstail, Bismarck Shiloh Christian; John Zenz, Watford City.

 

 

 

 MEDORA, N.D. (AP) – Longtime rodeo and ranching leader Dale Greenwood is among this year’s inductees to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
 
     Greenwood is being inducted in the “Leader of Ranching and Rodeo” category. The Cartwright man was a lifetime member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, organized the Association of National Grasslands and served as president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. He died in 2001, at age 72.
 
     Other 2016 inductees are ranchers Arthur Jefferies in the pre-1940s rancher category, Joseph Schaff in modern-era rancher, the Kennedy Ranch, the War Paint rodeo bucking horse, Joe Berger in the rodeo arena category, Audrey Hall-Davy in western arts and entertainment, Kenneth Krueger in pre-1940s rodeo and Monty Carson and Ed Sundby in modern-era rodeo.
 
     The induction ceremony is June 18th in Medora, North Dakota.

 

 

 INTERLEAGUE
 
   Final    L.A.  Angels      7    Milwaukee            3
   Final    Washington      13    Kansas  City        2
   Final    Tampa  Bay          8    L.A.  Dodgers      5
 
 
             AMERICAN  LEAGUE

HOUSTON (AP) -Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa both homered and knocked in three as the Houston Astros won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night.

 Minnesota right-hander Phil Hughes (1-5) allowed six hits and a season-high six runs in two innings at Minute Maid Park. It was his shortest start since also lasting just two innings on September 25th, 2013. It was the third straight loss for Hughes and the second consecutive game in which he’s given up three runs in the first inning.
 
   Final    Seattle              9    Oakland                  8
   Final    Cleveland          4    Detroit                  0
   Final    N-Y  Yankees      7    Baltimore              0
   Final    Toronto              4    Texas                      3
   Final    Boston                5    Chi  White  Sox      2
 
 
              NATIONAL  LEAGUE
 
   Final    Chi  Cubs          6    Pittsburgh            2
   Final    Cincinnati      7    San  Francisco      4
   Final    N-Y  Mets          8    Atlanta                  0
   Final    Colorado          2    San  Diego              0
   Final    Miami                4    Arizona                  3
   Final    St.  Louis        5    Philadelphia        4
 
 
            NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION  PLAYOFFS

 CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Cavaliers enjoy a 2-0 lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals after setting a pair of 3-point records in a 123-98 pounding of Atlanta. The Cavs hit 18 3s in the first half and 25 overall in smashing the previous league playoff records set by Golden State last week. J.R. Smith scored 23 points on 7-for-13 from beyond the arc, while LeBron James added a game-high 27 points to the rout.
 
 
 
           NATIONAL  HOCKEY  LEAGUE  PLAYOFFS

 PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins are up 3-1 in their NHL second-round series after beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Patric Hornqvist’s goal 2:48 into overtime. Hornqvist also assisted on Trevor Daley’s goal before Matt Cullen scored to give the Pens a 2-1 lead in the second period. Matt Murray made 34 saves for the Penguins, who can wrap up the series in Washington on Saturday.
  
NBA…

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott says he thought he had more time to right the ship before the team fired him last week.
 
     Scott tells ESPN he was “surprised” and “shocked” by the move even though he led the Lakers to the two worst seasons in their history, including this season’s franchise-worst 17-65 mark.
 
     In an interview broadcast Wednesday on  CSI Cable 14, ESPN’s “The Jump with Rachel Nichols,” Scott explained that Lakers brass had told him a few years ago that a long-term rebuilding process was needed for the team. He says he figured he had at least another year to turn things around when he was suddenly let go.
 
     The former Lakers player says he’ll continue to root for the team and offered a vote of confidence for new coach Luke Walton.

 

MIAMI (AP) – The Miami Heat and center Chris Bosh have announced that he will sit out the remainder of the playoffs, ending rampant speculation in recent days that Bosh would try to return to the court.
 
     Bosh has not played since the All-Star break after a blood clot was discovered in his left leg. It remains unknown if he has dealt with any other clots or if he remains on blood thinners.

 

MLB…

 
     BALTIMORE (AP) – New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring suffered while running out a grounder last night in Baltimore.
 
     A-Rod is on the DL for the seventh time in the last nine seasons, and the first since a hip injury in 2013. The 40-year-old Rodriguez is hitting .194 with five home runs and 12 RBIs in 20 games this season.
 

 

Derby…

 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Nyquist has drawn the No. 13 post for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby after being made the early 3-1 favorite to win the 142nd Run for the Roses. Exaggerator is the second choice at 8-1 and drew the No. 11 post for the 1 1/4-mile race Saturday at Churchill Downs. Creator, Gun Runner and Mohaymen are the co-third choices at 10-1.

 

In world and national news…

 NEW YORK (AP) – A proposal coming today from the nation’s top consumer financial regulator would give account-holders of all kinds another weapon in disputes with the banks or other institutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to ban mandatory arbitration clauses, which would affect the entire financial industry and the hundreds of millions of bank accounts, credit cards and mortgages that Americans use. Now, U.S. bank customers have mostly signed away their right to sue their bank.
 
     TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s Supreme Court is to hear oral arguments today in a case that’s literally life-and-death for hundreds of prison inmates. The hearing comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that found Florida’s system of sentencing people to death unconstitutional because it gives too much power to judges. The court will decide if nearly 400 death row inmates get reduced sentences of life in prison.
 
     BAGHDAD (AP) – The breach of Baghdad’s highly fortified Green Zone by protesters has cost an Iraqi military commander his job. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (HY’-dahr ahl ah-BAH’-dee) replaced Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ridha, whose job was to protect the zone. On Saturday hundreds of protesters, mainly followers of Iraq’s influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr (mook-TAH’-duh ahl SAH’-dur), knocked down concrete blast walls and broke into the parliament building while security forces stood idle.
 
     NEW YORK (AP) – Workers living in New York City who also have caregiving responsibilities at home now have a stronger safety net. A new law has taken effect to protect employees from termination, demotion, or denial of promotion because of their status as a family caregiver. If the law is broken, the worker could recover lost wages or damages. The mayor calls family caregivers “unsung heroes.”
 
     MINETTO, N.Y. (AP) – A teacher in central New York faces charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of child after allegedly dragging a disruptive second-grader to the principal’s office and throwing the boy over a counter. Sean Fitzgerald has been placed on leave pending further investigation. He’s due in court later this month. The boy wasn’t injured.