Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec 1

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS

10 TO 15 MPH.

.TONIGHT…CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.

.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS

AROUND 5 MPH.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO

10 MPH.

.SATURDAY…DECREASING CLOUDS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTH

WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER

MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.

LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.

.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE

OF SNOW. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN

THE EVENING. LOWS AROUND 10.

.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 10 TO 15.

A SURGE OF ARCTIC AIR IS FORECAST TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHERN

PLAINS EARLY NEXT WEEK…CURRENTLY EXPECTED MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH

WEDNESDAY. CURRENT FORECAST HAS HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SINGLE

DIGITS ABOVE TO MID TEENS…LOWS BELOW ZERO…AND NIGHTTIME AND

MORNING WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES 15 BELOW TO 25 BELOW ZERO.

ACCUMULATING SNOW IS POSSIBLE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Stutsman  County officials are asking that visitors to the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center check in at the Jamestown Police Department or Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office counters before going to the downstairs area.

The lower level of the LEC houses the communications center, conference rooms and the Stutsman County Emergency Manager and Veterans Service Offices.

The request stems from increased security, due to possible protests there by those opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline on social media.

Stutsman County Auditor/COO Casey Bradley, says, a DAPL protester is be held at the Stutsman County Correctional Center, downtown, 37 year old Redfawn Fallis, of Colorado, arrested on a federal charge of Possession of a Firearm, or ammunition by a felon.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department is warning resident regarding a convicted sex offender who has changed his address within the City of Jamestown.

Michael Phillip Kruk now resides at 320 2nd Avenue, SE #2, Jamestown, ND

He presently has no vehicle.

Kruk is a 28 year old white male, six feet one inches tall, weighing 350 pounds with brown eyes and red hair.

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Kruk was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition while babysitting four and six year old boys. He did not progress in treatment and was sent to a residential treatment center. He was convicted in May of 2003 in McHenry County Juvenile Court. Disposition 2 years.

He was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition while he was in a treatment center for the McHenry County offense involving another ten year old child he was babysitting, in West Fargo. Kruk also had contact with a 13 year old at the residential treatment center. He was convicted in May of 2005 in Bottineau County Juvenile Court. Disposition was 1-year.

Kruk is not wanted by police at this time and is currently serving the sentence imposed by the court. This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender. Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders or their families, landlords or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of Kruk’s photo and demographics are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered offenders is available on the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office web site, at www.sexoffender.nd.gov

 

Valley City  (CSi)  A Valley City  committee has been formed, seeking the public’s assistance to help law enforcement and soldiers working on the front line of the Dakota Access Pipeline protest in Morton County.

The committee, members Holly Neuberger, Barb Henke and Eileen Maresh issued a statement and information on how the public can help support the men and women working at the protest.

The statement reads:

“Law enforcement and our soldiers have been working long hours in order to keep both the public and protesters safe in the DAPL protest. Our Valley City Police officers and Barnes County Sheriff’s Deputies have been assisting Morton County along with a number of officers from other cities.

The Community in Support of Law Enforcement and Soldiers would like everyone to know that if individuals and club organizations would like to make a monetary contribution to help with a list of items needed for our soldiers and police officers.

Items needed include: Hand warmers, body warmers, thermal socks, chap stick, water, snacks, protein bars, paper plates, cups, plastic silverware, paper towels, hot chocolate mix, batteries, AAA, AA, C & D and winter face masks and gloves.

There are three drop off boxes to collect these items: Lobby of the Valley City police department, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and the east door of the Valley City Eagles Club.

The committee said monetary donations are being accepted, checks payable to Morton County LEC. Mail monetary donations to Community for Law Enforcement  & Soldiers C/O Barb Henke 1701 5th Ave. N.E. Valley City, N.D 58072.

The Community for Law Enforcement & Soldiers would like to thank the public for their support.”

 

Jamestown (CSi-JRMC)  Local groups presented Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice a special gift Tuesday night — funds to help continue its service to the community.

The Knights of Columbus, Don Wilhelm, Inc. and Jamestown Speedway sold more than 1,000 $40 raffle tickets to benefit JRMC Hospice programs and services. Jason Vincent, Cavour, S.D., won the top prize: a 2016 Camaro Pace Car and $200 cash drawings at every race this year. The $11,000 proceeds benefited JRMC’s Home, Health and Hospice.

Jamestown Speedway owner Keith Veil said the idea of raffling off a Camaro occurred to him one day while driving home from work.

Veil says, “Initially I didn’t even think about the idea of a Camaro, I just wanted to create awareness about Hospice care and the great things they do.”  Although Veil had always been aware of hospice care, he found a new appreciation for it when his close friend and co-worker’s dad benefitted from it.

Veil adds, “I have a huge respect for hospice and what it provides for its patients.”

Hospice provides end-of-life care to individuals and families. Those services include nursing, social work, counseling, pastoral services and bereavement care.

To raffle the Camaro, Veil partnered with Jeff Wilhelm, owner or Don Wilhelm Inc.

Veil says “Don Wilhelm was great about making this idea a reality. Once I contacted owner Jeff Wilhelm about the idea of a Camaro he was great about making that a possibility.”

Raffle proceeds will benefit JRMC Foundation for JRMC Home Health & Hospice programs. The funds will help provide hotel and gas gift cards to assist families while traveling to see loved ones. Funds will also help purchase special medical equipment.

JRMC’s Lisa Jackson adds, “Our work is only possible with support from our community. Thank you to this team who organized the raffle and everyone who purchased and helped sell tickets.”

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The state’s largest farm organization will kick off its 90^th annual state convention in Bismarck on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at the Bismarck Event Center in a celebration of family farms and ranches. Participants will have the opportunity to debate issues facing families on the land and actively determine policy for the organization during the two-day event.

NDFU President, Mark Watne, says, “We will be celebrating the grassroots leadership of Farmers Union members in defeating Measure 1 back in June, and we’ll set the course for our organization over the next year during our policy discussion.”

Governor-elect Doug Burgum is expected to welcome convention goers to Bismarck on Friday morning, Dec. 9, when the convention convenes at 10 a.m. After the annual meeting of Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company, speaker David Wasserman will take the floor at 1 p.m. Wasserman is the U.S. House editor and quantitative election analyst for the Cook Political Report. He’ll be sharing his insight on recent elections and the political landscape in which a new farm bill will be written.

Breakout sessions will be held at 4:15 p.m., featuring presentations on ag technology, ATV safety, grain and commodity marketing, and faith-based agriculture. Sen. John Hoeven will address attendees at 5:30 p.m., followed by live and silent auctions.

Rep. Kevin Cramer opens the second day of the convention at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Noted author and syndicated columnist Alan Guebert will take the stage at 10:45 a.m., followed by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. Rob Larew, senior vice president of public policy and communications at National Farmers Union, will give a report at 1 p.m.

Dist. 35 Sen. Erin Hill-Oban will speak Saturday evening during the Torchbearer ceremony. Twenty-two youths from around the state will earn their Torchbearer Award, the highest honor a Farmers Union youth can achieve. To close out the evening, Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos will perform with audience participation.

Activities for youth and daycare are provided throughout the convention. For more information or to register, go to ndfu.org or call 1-800-366-8331.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a body was found after fire broke out in a Fargo apartment.

Fire Chief Steve says firefighters discovered the body in a second-floor apartment in north Fargo once the fire was extinguished.

Dirksen says it’s too early to say how the person died.

The fire was reported just after noon Wednesday. Fire and police investigators were at the scene.

 

 

In sports…

(CSi)  At the NAIA Volleyball Tournament Wednesday morning in Sioux  City, Iowa, the University of Jamestown (19) was defeated by (3) Hastings College 3-0.

This morning the Jimmies play unranked Union, Kentucky.

If the Jimmies beat Union, they will advance to the single-elimination, 16-team tournament, beginning on Friday.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The snow storm this week that included large amounts of snow dumped on Bismarck has affected the sports schedule into later this week.

Jamestown High School basketball teams were slated to play in Friday’s season  opener at Bismarck Legacy.

The games have been postponed,  after school in Bismarck was canceled on Tuesday due to weather.

That, prevented Legacy’s basketball teams from holding practice.

Legacy now will not have the mandated number of nine practices before Friday.

The JHS basketball games with Bismarck Legacy have been rescheduled for Thursday, December 22, 2016 with the same game times.

 

Valley City  (CSi-VCSU) – Valley City State University men’s basketball coach Ryan Montgomery announces the signing of Collin Trottier for the 2017-18 season.

Currently a senior at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, Trottier recently signed a letter of intent to continue his education and play basketball at VCSU starting in the fall of 2017.

A 6-foot-7 power forward, Trottier averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game as a junior last season. He helped Sheyenne to a 11-14 overall record and was named to the All Conference Team in the Eastern Dakota Conference. He is just starting his senior season at Sheyenne.

Montgomery says, “Collin is an extremely skilled big man.  We believe he will be a great threat inside and outside throughout his career. His work ethic and love for basketball are extremely high. These attributes are what we look for in VCSU players, and he checks the box in all them.”

During the summer, Trottier plays AAU ball with ECI Basketball. He is the son of Gloriann and Todd Trottier. Collin is currently undecided on a college major.

Trotter was the first official signing for VCSU’s 2017 recruiting class.

Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and a conference member of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA). Last season, the men’s basketball team posted a 22-11 overall record and advanced to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament for just the second time in school history.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Gaukler Wellness Center in Valley City concluded a three day Grand Opening celebration Wednesday with the official ribbon cutting.

The Gaukler Family Wellness Center, is  $16 million 65,000-square-foot facility on the Valley City State University campus,  managed by the Valley City Parks and Recreation.

It’s  also home to VCSU’s kinesiology and human performance department with classrooms, labs and faculty offices.

VCSU President Tisa Mason said students wanted a facility that reinforces fitness and healthy lifestyles.

For more information on the wellness center, call (701) 845-3294 or on line www.gauklerfamilywellness.com.

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 29 points and eight rebounds in a thrilling duel with Karl-Anthony Towns, helping the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-104 on Wednesday night.

Carmelo Anthony capped a quiet night with a game-winning 18-footer over Andrew Wiggins with 2.3 seconds to play, helping the Knicks avoid what would have been an epic collapse in the fourth quarter.

Towns had a career-high 47 points and 18 rebounds for the Wolves, who tied the game in the final minute after trailing by 17 with 7:30 to play.

But Porzingis threw Gorgui Dieng aside for a putback slam and Anthony tipped the inbounds pass on Minnesota’s final possession to thwart the comeback.

 

Final Toronto 120 Memphis 105

Final Detroit 121 Boston 114

Final OT Oklahoma City 126 Washington 115

Final L.A. Lakers 96 Chicago 90

Final San Antonio 94 Dallas 87

Final Miami 106 Denver 98

Final Phoenix 109 Atlanta 107

Final Portland 131 Indiana 109

Sacramento at Philadelphia 7:00 p.m., postponed

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final N-Y Islanders 5 Pittsburgh 3

Final Calgary 3 Toronto 0

Final San Jose 4 L.A. Kings 1

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Final (13) Indiana 76 (3) North Carolina 67

Final (6) Virginia 63 Ohio St. 61

Final (9) Baylor 79 Sam Houston St. 45

Final (11) UCLA 98 UC Riverside 56

Final (12) Saint Mary’s (Cal) 66 Stanford 51

Final (14) Louisville 71 (15) Purdue 64

Final (16) Arizona 85 Texas Southern 63

Final (23) Oregon 93 Western Oregon 54

 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL…

 

T25-FLORIDA-STATE-MINNESOTA…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Florida State Seminoles have climbed in the rankings with an efficient and balanced offense.

The defense and rebounding are pretty good, too.

Nicole Ekhomu scored 16 points and Ivey Slaughter had 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the No. 8 Seminoles beat Minnesota 75-61 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Reserve center Chatrice White added 13 points and seven rebounds for Florida State (7-1) in its six straight victory. The Seminoles had 11 blocked shots, eight steals and held Minnesota to 33.9 percent shooting.

“It’s our bread-and-butter,” Slaughter said. “I think that’s what makes us a great team on the offensive end because of how we start with defense. Defense is our key.”

Florida State outrebounded Minnesota 51-32, including 23 offensive rebounds — leading to 18 second-chance points.

Kenisha Bell scored 17 points and Carlie Wagner added 15 for the Gophers (4-3). They have lost three in a row.

 

Update…

VIKINGS-ZIMMER…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will miss Thursday night home game against Dallas after emergency eye surgery.

Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the interim head coach against the Cowboys, a decision that Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said would be the least disruptive to the team. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and offensive line coach Tony Sparano have experience as NFL head coaches, but they’ll remain in their roles. Zimmer is the play-caller for the defense, a duty that will fall to defensive coordinator George Edwards.

This was the third procedure Zimmer has had over the past month. Spielman said Zimmer would stay at home to rest and not attend the game.

 

MLB…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed former Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro to a three-year contract worth $24.5 million.

The deal was agreed to last week and finalized Wednesday. Castro will make $8.5 million in 2017, $8 million in 2018 and $8 million in 2019. He became a free agent after six seasons with the Astros, hitting .232 with 114 doubles, 62 home runs, 212 RBIs and 215 walks in 617 career games. The left-handed batter hit .210 with 11 homers and 32 RBIs last year.

Castro, a first-round draft pick in 2008, is well-regarded for his ability to work with pitchers. He was an All-Star in 2013, when he hit a career-best .276 with 18 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Castro will replace Kurt Suzuki, who became a free agent.

 

 

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