CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of light of light freezing rain in the Valley City this afternoon.  High in the lower 30’s.  South Wind 10-15 mph.



TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light freezing rain


after midnight. Lows 25 to 30. South winds 5 to 15 mph.


.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light rain in


the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45. South winds 5 to 15 mph.


.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s. West


winds 10 to 20 mph.


.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest


winds 20 to 30 mph.


.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 20.


.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs around 40.


Lows in the 20s.


.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.


.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.


.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.


Lows in the 20s to lower 30s.


.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.


 


Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police is joining with the University of Jamestown Campus Security in seeking a male who was on campus about 3:15 a.m., Wednesday seen near locked buildings on campus.


Campus Security Director, Elizabeth Kapp reports that the male fled authorities when he was approached, leaving behind footprints, that led off campus.


The night shift campus safety officer then contacted police for assistance in finding the individual and identify the man.


The man is being sought is described as a white male approximately 5 foot 10 inches and weighing around 130 to 140 pounds, with facial hair around his mouth, wearing a dark colored Carhart coat, jeans, and Ariat work boots.


Anyone with information is asked to call Jamestown Police.


 


 


Jamestown  (CSi)  Airline boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport in February this year were 1,199.


That compares to the February 2016 boardings of 992 and 746 boardings in February 2015.


The total boardings through February 2017 were 2,061, compared to 1,764 through the first two months of 2016.


 


 


Jamestown  (CSi)  Pre-Registrations are picking up for the 39th Annual Runnin O The Green this Saturday March 18, 2017, in Jamestown.


On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Larry Knoblich said as of Wednesday morning, 149 individuals have registered at Wildside Creations at 103 4th Street Northeast in Jamestown.


He said on Wednesday morning that T-shirts at a donation of $30 are available at Wildside Creations.


Call 701-252-5228.


Early registrations continue at Wildside Creations, Cork & Barrel, where 80 had pre-registered as of Wednesday, along with Dakotah Bank.


Early Registration Friday March 17th is 4-p.m., to 8-p.m., at the Elks Club, along the  Cork & Barrel, Wildside Creations, and Dakotah Bank  in Jamestown .


More information on the run in the story at csinewsnow.com


 


Valley City   (CSi)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation’s Annual Awards Banquet is on Thursday April 20, 2017 at the VCSU Student Center cafeteria.


Chamber Executive Kay Vinje says, one of the highlights of the year for the Chamber is to present the Annual Chamber Awards to Members who have gone above and beyond to serve in our community.


Nominations are being accepted  for the award, please contact the Chamber office office no later than NOON Thursday, March 16th.  The submitted nominees will be voted on at the Friday morning Board meeting this week. The nomination forms with award criteria are available at the Chamber web site www.valleycitychamber.com   or stop by the office, at the Rosebud Visitors Center.


The Social is at  5:30-p.m.,with the banquet at 6:30-p.m.


The Guest Speaker will be Paula Klein, with SMARTT INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION.


 


Jamestown  (CSi)  Eventide, Jamestown, will hold a Benefit Auction, on Friday April 7, 2017, at 6-p.m., at Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown.


Enjoy hors d’oeuvres buffet and silent auctions.


It will be an evening of music and entertainment, featuring entertainment by Fun Pianos! By 176 Keys, benefiting residents and programs at Eventide.


Tickets are $50 each, and to purchase, contact Tammy at 701-952-3411, or tguzman@eventide.org


 


 




BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) —   A federal judge has refused to head off the imminent flow of oil in the disputed Dakota Access pipeline.




Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday denied a request by the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux to stop oil from flowing while they appeal his earlier decision allowing pipeline construction to finish.


Boasberg says a “critical factor” is the tribes’ appeal is unlikely to succeed. They say the pipeline violates their religious rights because it’s running under a lake they consider sacred. Boasberg says the argument was made too late and is of questionable merit.


The $3.8 billion pipeline will carry North Dakota oil to Illinois. Texas-based developer Energy Transfer Partners says it could be moving oil as early as Monday. Boasberg says ETP would be “substantially harmed” by a delay.




Amnesty International USA is asking the state of North Dakota to address alleged human rights violations against Dakota Access pipeline opponents.


Hundreds of protesters were arrested from August through February. Amnesty International says it has documented numerous instances of excessive force or intimidation by police and excessive criminal charges.


The organization sent a letter asking Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to drop or consider dropping charges against protesters. The letter also asks them to review police practices and open independent investigations into several cases.


Police have defended their practices, which have included water sprays, tear gas and non-lethal ammunition such as rubber bullets. Police have said some protesters were violent and took part in riots, and that some targeted police both professionally and personally.


 




BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) —  Officials are re-establishing traffic on a stretch of highway in North Dakota that has been closed for months due to protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.


The stretch of state Highway 1806 was shut down in late October after a bridge was damaged by fires during protests.


Authorities say that beginning at noon Friday, two-way traffic will be allowed with the assistance of pilot cars that will escort vehicles over a 9-mile stretch. That system will continue until authorities deem it safe to resume normal traffic without pilot cars.


The stretch of highway is near the area where pipeline opponents camped for months. The camps were cleared out and shut down late last month in advance of spring flooding season.


 


 




BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican House majority leader has changed his proposal to allow up to six state-owned casinos, if voters approve.


Rep. Al Carlson is introducing an amendment Wednesday that would allow for up to six privately-owned, state-regulated casinos.


Opponents say a change to the state Constitution to allow more casinos would hurt American Indian gambling facilities and relationships with tribes.


Carlson’s original proposal would forbid state casinos from being built within 20 miles of a reservation. The amendment would double that distance.


The new proposal would allow the casinos anywhere in the state. Previously, the casinos also would not be allowed within five miles of a city of more than 5,000 people.


If approved by the Legislature, voters could decide the issue in the June 2018 primary.








BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislators are looking to cut funding needed to repair a historical site where thousands of American Indians once gathered to trade along the Missouri River.


The state House voted last month to withdraw a $1.25 million loan authorized last session to help restore the fast-eroding Double Ditch Indian Village Historic Site. The bill is now before the Senate Appropriations Committee, which may choose to reinstate the funds.


The state historical society was promised the $3.5 million it would take to stop the erosion in 2015. At least 16 graves had been exposed because of erosion. Members of the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Nation reburied the exposed graves last year.


North Dakota has owned the site since 1936. The site began eroding during floods in 2011.




 


In sports…


Jamestown  (CSi)  The James Valley Pheasants Forever Chapter will hold their banquet on Friday March 31, 2017, at the Jamestown Knights of Columbus Hall.


Admission includes:  Dinner, Toasting and Boasting,  with like-minded outdoors people.


There will be opportunities to win great prizes and make a difference for habitat in the James Valley area.


The Cackle Hour starts at 5-p.m.


Tickets can be purchased at Downtown Dental at 815 First Avenue, South in Jamestown, at the door.  Web site


For more information contact Ken McDougall at 701-269-9157.


 


In world and national news…




NEW YORK (AP) — As expected, the Federal Reserve will hike its key short-term rate. It’s the third increase since December 2015 and a show of confidence in that the economy is stable. Steady hiring has brought down the unemployment rate to 4.7 percent, while the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation has been moving closer to the central bank’s preferred target of 2 percent. By a 9 to 1 vote, Fed officials raised the federal funds rate by a quarter of a point. Policymakers expect to hike rates a total of three times this year, including the increase announced Wednesday. That’s the same as their December forecast. But more Fed officials now support that view. Stocks have been higher this afternoon, easily absorbing the expected news of the rate hike.


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is bringing its first hacking charges against Russian government officials. Two Russian intelligence agents and two hackers are charged in a breach of Yahoo that affected at least a half billion user accounts. One of the hackers is in custody in Canada. The other is on the list of the FBI’s most wanted cyber criminals. But it’s not clear if he or the two others who’ve been charged — identified as officers of the Russian FSB — will ever set foot in a U.S. courtroom, since there’s no extradition treaty with Russia.


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice for national intelligence director. Senators voted 85-12 to approve the nomination of former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats, making him the fifth person to hold the post created after the Sept. 11 attacks. Coats replaces James Clapper, who retired at the end of the Obama administration. As the Trump administration’s top intelligence official, Coats will oversee 16 other intelligence agencies that have been harshly criticized at times by Trump president for past failures and their assessment that the Kremlin interfered in the election to help him win.


YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration will restart a review of federal requirements governing the fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks. The announcement was supposed to come in a speech Trump is giving in Michigan. But he revealed the plan a bit early during a meeting before the speech with auto company executives and workers. Trump is also predicting that the U.S. will make thousands and thousands of additional cars. The review Trump is restarting was halted by his predecessor, Democrat Barack Obama, before Obama left office earlier this year.


WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who police say fired an assault weapon inside a Washington, DC pizza shop — as he tried to investigate phony rumors of child sex trafficking — has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors. The terms haven’t been revealed. Authorities say Edgar Welch caused panic by firing multiple shots inside the Comet Ping Pong restaurant in December. He’d driven from North Carolina to investigate a conspiracy theory about Democrats harboring child sex slaves. He would face 10 years in prison if convicted of the charges against him.