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CSi Weather…
INCLUDES JAMESTOWN-VALLEY CITY AREAS
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY.
* VISIBILITY…ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.
* IMPACTS…DRIVING WILL BE DIFFICULT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING…SLOW DOWN…
USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS…AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.
Forecast…
TONIGHT…CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF DRIZZLE.
LOWS 25 TO 30. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY…AREAS OF FOG IN THE MORNING. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF
LIGHT SNOW. A CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE IN THE MORNING…
THEN A SLIGHT CHANCE OF DRIZZLE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE
MID 30S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
40 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. A CHANCE OF
LIGHT FREEZING RAIN. LOWS 25 TO 30. NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 10 MPH.
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. HIGHS IN
THE MID 30S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 30 TO 35.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 25.
.TUESDAY…CLOUDY. HIGHS 30 TO 35.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. LOWS 20 TO 25.
.WEDNESDAY…CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. HIGHS IN THE
MID 20S.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. LOWS
15 TO 20.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
AREAS OF FOG ALONG WITH PATCHY LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE CAN BE EXPECTED
THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. VISIBILITIES OF A HALF MILE OR LESS POSSIBLE.
SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
AREAS OF FOG ALONG WITH PATCHY LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE CAN BE EXPECTED
INTO SATURDAY NIGHT. VISIBILITIES OF A HALF MILE OR LESS POSSIBLE.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF SNOW MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MAINLY OVER
SOUTHERN NORTH DAKOTA.
Jamestown (CSi) – While the warm temps are certainly welcome relief, the melting ice & snow create run-off problems and slushy alley-ways, places the sun doesn’t shine on very long.
The Jamestown Street Department crews were out on Friday cleaning compacted snow & ice from the alley west of 1st Avenue South, next to the Arts Center.
Ice chunks and slush was being loaded into dump trucks to be hauled away, to melt elsewhere. Residents and businesses were taking advantage of the warm temp to finally break up ice that has coated sidewalks and driveways.
Jamestown (CSi) The Choralaires will be traveling in February to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, with a fundraising raffle in progress.
Choralaires Director, Pam Burkhardt sys the group will be in concert at Carnegie Hall, on February 19, 2017, and will be performing Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom.”
Ahead of the New York City trip and performance the Choralaires will perform concerts at the University of Jamestown’s Reiland Fine Arts Center, at 7:30-p.m., on January 20 and 21, when they perform Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom,” which they will perform at Carnegie Hall.
Joining the Choralaires will be the Jamestown Boys Choir under the direction of Meredith Meidinger.
Tickets are $12 for adults, and $5 for students available from any Choralaires member or at the door..
A raffle is in progress to raise funds for travel expenses.
Choralaires member, Mark Sherfy points out that costs for the stay in New York will be picked up by the company, but, he pointed out that the air travel will be about $1,500 to $2,000 each.
The drawing for raffle tickets will be on the 21st. Raffle tickets are $20 and available from Choralaires members. Sherfy says 30 singers and 25 spouses and guests will be making the trip.
Ms Burkhardt received an E-Mail in June last year with an invitation to Carnegie Hall from the company that organizes concerts for the Hall, and handles air travel and hotel and food arrangement.
Ms. Burkhardt added that the Choralaires will leave for New York City February 16th and return on the 20th. The group will leave by air in two groups, on from Jamestown and the other from Fargo.
Pam has more information, and along with Mark on other ways to make a charitable donation.
Again the raffle drawing prizes include: First Place: A trip for two to New York City, or $2,000 cash.
Second Prize: $999 in cash.
Third Prize: A bolt-action rifle.
The Jamestown Choralaires currently has 48 members and was formed in 1955.
They rehearse Wednesday evenings at 8:45 p.m., at the Jamestown Middle School.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials say widespread flu activity has doubled since the beginning of January and caused at least one death.
State Department of Health spokeswoman Jill Baber says flu cases are expected to peak in the next couple of weeks.
Of the 455 reported flu cases, 24 people have been hospitalized and an elderly person has died. Baber says she’s aware of a couple of other deaths and hospitalizations that haven’t been officially reported.
She says the H3N2 strain is predominate this year. Health officials recommend everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for the flu.
Bismarck (CSi) – Crime victims, law enforcement and prosecutors now have a central location with information about the recently passed Marsy’s Law.
North Dakota Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem says, “I felt it was important to have a single resource for victims and criminal justice agencies with information about all the new rights and responsibilities under Marsy’s law. The website provides comprehensive information for victims and separate guidelines for law enforcement and prosecutors.”
Under Marsy’s Law, law enforcement officers are required to provide a Marsy’s Card to the victim at the time of the initial response. The Attorney General’s office has created a uniform state “Marsy’s Card” for use by law enforcement agencies, so that all victims receive the same information.
The law provides victims with certain rights, including the right to protect their contact information from being released, but a victim first has to assert these rights. Information for victims is on the “Public Safety” tab of the Attorney General’s website. It includes an explanation of the rights (the “Marsy’s Card”) and instructions on how and where to assert the victim’s rights. There is also a link to help victims sign up to receive certain types of notifications electronically.
The law also imposes new obligations on criminal justice agencies, and the Attorney General’s office worked with the State’s Attorney’s Association and victim advocates, to compile standard guidelines for law enforcement agencies, local prosecutors and correctional facilities.
Stenehjem adds, “These guidelines provide uniform procedures for executing the various different requirements, ensuring a consistent approach statewide.”
The Guidelines and the official state Marsy’s Card are on the “Criminal Justice Resources” tab of the Attorney General’s website.
The information is posted on the Attorney General’s website, www.attorneygeneral.nd.gov.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. prosecutors want a Jamaican man who is accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar lottery scam held without bond pending trial in North Dakota.
Twenty-seven-year-old Lavrick Willocks on Friday made his first appearance in U.S. District Court since his arrest in Jamaica last November.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Miller ordered him held in jail pending a detention hearing, likely next week. Willocks requested a public defender.
Willocks evaded police for years before his Nov. 5 arrest. He’s charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering. He has yet to enter a plea. Authorities say the scam victimized at least 70 people across the U.S.
The case began in North Dakota when an FBI agent from Bismarck interviewed a Harvey woman who said she was defrauded out of $300,000.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are mulling a bill that would exempt drivers from liability if they unintentionally injure or kill a pedestrian obstructing traffic on a public road or highway.
Opponents told the House Transportation Committee on Friday that they believed the measure would mean it could be open season for Dakota Access pipeline protesters on North Dakota roads.
Rep. Keith Kempenich has said his bill was crafted after his 72-year-old mother-in-law was blocked by protesters waiving signs on a roadway in southern North Dakota.
Kempenich says his proposal does not impact pedestrians who are following the law and not interfering with traffic.
The House committee did not immediately endorse the proposal. The full House will consider it later.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A man is accused of biting off the ear of another person during a fight at a lumber and hardware store in Minot.
Fifty-two-year-old Gary Eiland is charged with aggravated assault, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
A probable cause affidavit says Eiland and the other man were fighting over where to place store merchandise when Eiland bit off the man’s ear.
Minot Daily News reports the severed ear was found, but doctors were unable to reattach it.
Eiland has a court hearing March 2. The state’s attorney’s office declined to comment on the case. It wasn’t immediately clear if Eiland has an attorney.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. leaped by 35 this week to 694.
A year ago, 637 rigs were active.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 551 rigs sought oil and 142 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Texas jumped by 17 rigs, Oklahoma increased by seven, North Dakota was up three and Ohio two. New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia increased one apiece.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana and Wyoming were all unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Trial has been delayed again for Hollywood actress Shailene Woodley, who faces charges related to her protest against the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota.
The “Divergent” star was among 27 activists arrested Oct. 10. She livestreamed her arrest on Facebook. She has pleaded not guilty to criminal trespass and engaging in a riot.
Woodley initially was to stand trial Jan. 25. It was rescheduled for Feb. 22 and has now been moved to March 31. Court documents show attorney availability has been the reason both times.
Both misdemeanor charges against Woodley carry a maximum punishment of a month in jail and a $1,500 fine.
Opponents of the $3.8 billion pipeline worry about potential damage to water supplies and tribal artifacts. More than 600 protesters have been arrested since August.
In sports…
Valley City (CSi) The North Dakota High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of two new members for the 2017-18 school year during a meeting held January 19.
Warren Strand, Principal at Fessenden-Bowdon, was elected as North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals representative.
Travis Jordan, Beulah Superintendent, was elected as Class B Southwest representative.
The appointment of NDHSAA Board Members is determined by a vote of member schools. Ballots were distributed to member schools following the October 2016 NDHSAA Membership Meeting held in Bismarck and were tallied January 19.
NDHSAA Board Members serve four year terms. Strand will replace Dr. Todd Bertsch of Fargo South as the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals representative. Jordan will replace Brad Rinas of Washburn as the Class B Southwest representative. Strand is a 1990 graduate of Mohall High School. Warren graduated from Minot State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He earned his Master of Education in Elementary and Secondary Administration from the University of Mary in 2014.
Jordan is a 1999 graduate of Wilton High School. Travis graduated from Dickinson State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science Education. He earned his Masters in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University in 2009.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Parks and Recreation reports,
There are 6 miles of groomed trails around the Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course’s pro shop area.
Walkers and snowboarders are asked to stay off the groomed trail. Snowmobiles are not allowed on the golf course.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 252-3982.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers may not know until Sunday if injured receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison will be able to play in the NFC championship game. Coach Mike McCarthy says the team may make a decision on the receivers after the final practice of the week on Saturday.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has been making his way down Constitution Avenue with a military escort, as he takes part in his inaugural parade. The president will review the parade from a viewing stand near the White House. Trump was being cheered by supporters as his car passed. Several blocks away, police using pepper spray and stun grenades have been clashing with anti-Trump demonstrators on the streets of Washington. Some demonstrators smashed windows of downtown businesses. Scores were arrested.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s new president is continuing to sound the themes of economic populism and nationalism that fueled his campaign. In his inaugural speech, Donald Trump painted a dark picture of a country he vowed to take in a new direction — saying he would stir “new national pride,” bring back jobs, and wipe out Islamic terrorism. And as he stood among Washington’s longtime leaders outside the U.S. Capitol, Trump said that for too long, “a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.”
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman (wah-KEEN’ el CHAH’-poh gooz-MAHN’) says he hasn’t seen any evidence that indicates Guzman has “done anything wrong.” And he suggests Guzman’s lawyers will be looking at whether his extradition from Mexico was appropriate. Guzman is charged with running a massive drug trafficking operation that laundered billions of dollars and oversaw murders and kidnappings. Through his court-appointed lawyers, he entered a not-guilty plea today in a Brooklyn federal court. He’s being held without bail.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending higher, recouping much of the market’s loss from a day earlier and breaking a 5-day losing streak for the Dow Jones industrial average. Materials and phone companies led the gainers, while health care stocks fell. The S&P 500 is up seven points. The Dow climbed 94 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 15.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An autopsy shows that an Orlando, Florida police officer who was gunned down outside a Wal-Mart last week was struck four times. And it says the fatal shot hit her neck, apparently as she lay on her back. That’s according to an arrest affidavit filed Friday. Meanwhile, the man suspected in the shooting of Lt. Debra Clayton is said to have told detectives that the fatal shooting might not have happened if the officer had “waited for backup.” The affidavit quotes Markeith Loyd as telling detectives, “She pulled her gun out first.”
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