CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Rain showers and thunderstorms likely.Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent, in the Jamestown area, 50 percent chance in the Valley City area.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 5 to

10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to

10 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly

cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms

after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent chance in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after

midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.

Lows in the mid 50s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

 

Severe thunderstorms are possible, with the main hazards being

large hail to the size of golf balls and damaging winds up to 70

mph.

There is a chance for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon through

Friday evening. Some storms could be strong to severe.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a one vehicle rollover Tuesday about 4:25 a.m., on I-94  five miles east of Jamestown killed a 17 year old male and injured a a 54 year old man.

The report says 54 year old Wilmer Duane Nadeau of Fargo was operating a pickup  was eastbound on I-94 when the vehicle entered the median and rolled. The 17-year-old passenger from Belcourt was ejected and died on scene. Nadeau was injured and transported to Jamestown for medical treatment. After Nadeau was released, he was arrested for driving under the influence.

The Dodge pickup was a stolen vehicle from a rural residence in the Spiritwood area.

The Stutsman Co. Sheriff’s Office is assisting the NDHP with crash investigation and is the lead agency regarding the stolen vehicle.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police report a  vehicle crashed into a house Tuesday just after noon in northeast Jamestown.

A van driven by an unidentified woman left the street and struck the house near 4th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast.

Assistant Police Chief Major John Johnson, says, the driver did not request medical assistance, after Jamestown Area Ambulance Service was sent to the scene.

There were no other injuries.

No damage estimate to the van or house was available.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police is warning residents of a convicted sex offender living in Jamestown.

Michael Allen Jans resides at 102 4th Avenue, SW, Jamestown, ND

He is a 28 year old white male five feet six inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with hazel eyes, and brown hair.

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee on the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Offense:  Gross Sexual Imposition when he was 20 years old involving three 14 year old girls, in 2009.

Conviction Date:  May 2010, Burleigh County, ND District Court.

Dispostion: 20 years, 10 years suspended, 109 days credit, five years supervised probation.

 

Offense:  Sexual Assault when he was 18 years old concerning intercourse with a 15 year old girl, on approximately  four occasions.

Conviction Date:  March 2008, Burleigh County, ND, District Court.

Disposition:  One year, 335 days, suspended.  30 days credit, two years supervised probation.

Jans is currently on probation with North Dakota Parole and probation.

He is on GPS monitoring.

Jans is not wanted by police at this time and has served 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.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Michael Allen Jans are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

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

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Wednesday evening at City Hall.

Commissioners Magnuson, and Powell were not present.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved an electrician license for Bentson Electric

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS  No One Spoke

 

ORDINANCE

City Commissioners approved second and final reading of an Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting an Ordinance, Title 9, Zoning for the City of Valley City.

 

The City Commission approved the first reading of an Ordinance to establish a fee required by North Dakota Century Code to benefit local victims of crime.

City Attorney Lilie Schoenack said the Ordinance is in line with Marcy’s Law.

A judge may waive the fee if the individual convicted is indigent.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioners approved the Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of 247 3rd St SW for 110% of the appraised value, in the amount of $75,570.  City  Administrator Schelkoph said the action has been implemented in the past with a 75 percent cost share by the State Water Commission, if approved, under Phase four of the buyout program.

 

The City Commission approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill, located at 1241 14th St SW.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph said a date in September will be set for a public hearing for the Comprehensive and Transportation Plan, at the Valley City Eagles Club.

 

He said the City is in discussions with FEMA and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services concerning a lot and flood control issues.  He said KLJ will be forthcoming with more information, and the City may ask the North Dakota congressional delegation for assistance.  The City Commission will be addressing the issue in the future.

 

He urges residents to stay in compliance with Ordinances.  Letters have been sent to property owners in violation, and the matter is time sensitive.

 

He added that the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)  has held meetings regarding issues with members such as Valley City.

He said topics including economic development matters, and creating a growth environment.

Other topics are geared to consumers.

He said with mass production of LED lights the costs have decreased, and so the rebates offered by Bright Energy Solutions will be changed.

With cyber security, Schelkoph said MRES will offer training to local officials, and to improve customer service.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said an upcoming bond sales will be on an upcoming Commission agenda, including a Special Assessment District, and a Bank of North Dakota loan.

 

Fire Chief Retterath reminded resident to still file complaints concerning detonation of fireworks and possible Ordincance violations.  He said the city has received grant dollars to be used to purchase airpacks.

 

KLJ gave a report on city street projects.

Due to installing a new traffic signal, in Valley City the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue Southwest  will become  a 3-way stop controlled by signs, for about a month, starting Wednesday July 19, 2017.

Work on the new traffic signal is estimated to take that long before returning to a traffic signal controlled intersection.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked city employees for their work.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.

 

 

Update…

Valley City  (CSi)  Three people from Valley City were seriously injured in a rollover  crash involving a pickup truck, Sunday evening about 10:30-p.m., five miles south of Valley City on County road 21.

Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin says two occupants were ejected and another was trapped inside.

He says fire and rescue crews extricated one of the occupants.

The driver of the pickup a 17 year old male from Valley City and his passenger a 17 year-old female from Valley Citywere air lifted to a Fargo hospital. Their condition has not been released.

McClaflin says the second passenger was 18 year-old Brighton Smith of Valley City, who was  transported to CHI Mercy Hospital for treatment of his injuries.  The cause of the crash remains under investigation

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The Citizens Advisory Committee discussing Jamestown Public Schools (JPS) decided on its official list of priorities to enhance the future of JPS. The list was compiled after several meetings among committee members and the Jamestown community at-large, including a town hall meeting in May. The committee’s priorities are:

  • Capital maintenance plan
  • Improve heating, ventilation, air conditioning and temperature controls (HVAC)
  • Improve safety and security
  • Closing Washington Elementary and adding on to Louis L’Amour Elementary
  • Update and remodel Transition House
  • Relocate high school activities (football and track) to the high school campus

How to best accomplish these priorities will be part of the committee’s ongoing discussion, in which the Jamestown community is encouraged to participate. Later this summer or early fall, the committee expects to make a recommendation to the Jamestown School Board for its consideration.

JPS Superintendent Rob Lech says, “As a committee, we have thoroughly reviewed the facility needs across Jamestown Public Schools, including several conversations with school staff and community members, and believe this list of priorities is the best, most effective way to ensure education in Jamestown remains top-notch long into the future.  While we continue to work on finer details among these priorities, we look forward to presenting our plan to the School Board later this year.”

For more information on the Citizens Advisory Committee or to participate in its ongoing efforts, visit its Facebook page, Building Our Future Community Forum.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Due to installing a new traffic signal, in Valley City the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue Southwest  will become  a 3-way stop controlled by signs, for about a month, starting Wednesday July 19, 2017.

Work on the new traffic signal is estimated to take that long before returning to a traffic signal controlled intersection.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Department of Health  has confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus  disease for the season.

The two cases reside in LaMoure and Barnes Counties and were not hospitalized for their illnesses.

In 2016, the State Health Department reported that  85 people had West Nile virus. Of those, 28 were hospitalized and two died. West Nile virus was also confirmed in five horses, one squirrel and six birds.

So far this year,  three birds from Grand Forks County have tested positive for  the virus.

To help avoid contracting the virus, state and local health officials urge people to protect themselves from mosquito bites, and get rid of any stagnant water around their homes.

Symptoms of West Nile include fever, headache, body aches and rash.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown  AAUW announces the date of the 28th Annual Garden Tour 4-8 pm on Weds July 19

Locations on this year’s tour include:

  • Kim Avans, 418 4th Ave SE
  • Frank and Stephanie Jensen, 1605 3rd Ave NE
  • Alan and Mary Sargeant, 3161 Highway 281 N
  • John Zvirovski, 1601 7th Ave SE.

An added feature of the tour is the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Corner of  3rd Ave and 5th St SE, where refreshments will be served and guests can see the recently completed restoration work.  Completed tickets can also be dropped off there to qualify for door prizes.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota State Patrol says three people have died in a collision between a tanker truck and a van near the Grand Forks airport.

The patrol says the three killed were in the van that overturned after colliding with the tanker about 7 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 2. Authorities say the three were among 10 people in the van.

The condition of the others in the van was not immediately released. The truck driver was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

MANTADOR, N.D. (AP) — Richland County authorities have responded to two collisions involving a train and a truck in as many days.

A Wheaton, Minnesota, man escaped injury Tuesday evening when the semitrailer he was driving was struck at a crossing just outside of Mantador.

Authorities say the man had stopped at a stop sign but didn’t notice the oncoming train and proceeded forward. The semitrailer was struck and destroyed. The train was damaged but still operational.

On Monday afternoon, a semitrailer stalled on the tracks near Fairmount, and the driver jumped out of the cab to safety as the train approached. That semitrailer also was destroyed. The train suffered damage but was able to continue on.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A man considered a person of interest in a Williston shooting that injured two other people has been found dead of an apparent suicide.

The Williams County Sheriff’s Department says the body of 21-year-old Jonah Hendricks was found at an apartment by officers executing a search warrant Tuesday. Authorities believe he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy is planned.

Williston police say two people were shot about 4 a.m. Tuesday. Both were taken to a hospital with wounds not considered to be life-threatening. The investigation is continuing.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former postal employee in Rugby accused of stealing money and gift cards from the mail has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

The deal calls for Tomi Kiele to plead guilty to misappropriation of postal funds, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. In return for the plea, a charge of theft of mail by a postal employee will be dropped.

Authorities say customers contacted the Rugby Post Office about missing mail between August and November of last year. Kiele allegedly hit mail under her shirt, in a bag, in a garbage can and among postal mailing supplies. Authorities believe she took home $20 to $30 per day.

The plea agreement asks Kiele to pay back nearly $2,400.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota residents may soon have a chance to sign onto a petition to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions.Secretary of State Al Jaeger (JAY’-gur) said Tuesday he is reviewing the ballot initiative to end the state’s so-called blue laws. Once the petition is approved for circulation, it will need signatures from about 13,500 North Dakotans to put it to a statewide vote next year.

Fargo business owner Brandon Mendenwald is heading the effort. He believes repealing the state’s Sunday shopping ban has broad support.

The National Conference of State Legislatures says about a dozen states have some form of Sunday sales laws, but only North Dakota prohibits shopping on Sunday morning.

The Legislature has defeated several measures over the years to end the Sunday morning shopping prohibition.

 

HEBRON, N.D. (AP) — About 20 people were evacuated from their homes in Hebron when workers digging holes for fence posts struck a natural gas pipeline and started a fire.

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday incident. The Bismarck Tribune reports damage was limited to some fencing and a shed.

Montana-Dakota Utilities says the incident cut off service to some natural gas customers for a time.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers says additional environmental review of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline is likely to take the rest of the year.

The federal agency, Texas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners and energy trade groups also are advocating for keeping the line operating during the study.

The $3.8 billion North Dakota-to-Illinois pipeline that’s opposed by American Indian tribes has been operating since June 1. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg last month ordered the Corps to do more study on its impact on the Standing Rock Sioux.

He’s taking arguments on whether the pipeline should be shut down in the meantime.

The tribe says a shutdown is warranted. The company says a shutdown would impact oil producers and refiners, workers, customers, consumers and government tax revenue.

 

 

In sports…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says it has paid more than $644,000 to counties in which it owns or leases land, $62,000 more than for the previous year.

The payments are in lieu of property taxes. The payments for 2016 ranged from less than $100 in Griggs County to more than $101,000 in McLean County.

Game and Fish manages more than 200,000 acres in 51 counties for wildlife habitat and public hunting. The department doesn’t have any land in Traill or Renville counties.

 

 

AA..

Fargo-Moorhead 7, Sioux Falls 4

 

MLB…

 

INTERLEAGUE

Final L.A. Dodgers 1 Chi White Sox 0

Final Washington 4 L.A. Angels 3

Final San Francisco 2 Cleveland 1, 10 Innings

 

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bartolo Colon faltered in the fifth inning after a decent start by the burly 44-year-old, whose Minnesota debut ended with a two-run double by Gary Sanchez that sent the New York Yankees on their way to a 6-3 victory over the Twins on Tuesday night. Making his 514th major league start and joining his 10th team, Colon allowed eight hits and four runs with no walks and three strikeouts.

Final Baltimore 12 Texas 1

Final Boston 5 Toronto 4, 15 Innings

Final Houston 6 Seattle 2

Final Detroit 9 Kansas City 3

Final Tampa Bay 4 Oakland 3

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Pittsburgh 4 Milwaukee 3

Final Philadelphia 5 Miami 2

Final St. Louis 5 N-Y Mets 0

Final Arizona 11 Cincinnati 2

Final Chi Cubs 5 Atlanta 1

Final Colorado 9 San Diego 7

 

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Final Atlanta 88 San Antonio 75

Final Chicago 94 Seattle 83

 

 

MLB-NEWS

—Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes will miss the rest of the season because of persistent arm trouble related to a condition that required rib removal surgery a year ago. The Twins put Hughes on the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, and manager Paul Molitor said another operation is possible.

 

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Todd Frazier and relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago White Sox for reliever Tyler Clippard and three prospects.

The deal was announced Tuesday night, less than two weeks before the nonwaiver trade deadline.

The Yankees are aiming for a playoff run, while the White Sox made their second big trade in a week — last Thursday, they sent ace Jose Quintana to the crosstown Cubs for four minor leaguers.

Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired star outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Detroit Tigers for a package of prospects, hoping to solidify a trouble spot while making a run toward the playoffs. The 29-year-old Martinez is hitting .305 with 16 home runs and 39 RBIs.

 

NBA-UNIFORMS

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA teams are making a wardrobe change, with the traditional home and road uniforms going back in the closet.

The league said Tuesday it is eliminating the old apparel designations starting with the 2017-18 season, when Nike becomes the official outfitter. Instead, there will be four primary uniforms for each team.

The host team will pick which of its uniforms will be worn for each game and the visitors will select one of the contrasting ones from their collection. Previously, white uniforms were the default for home teams.

The first two editions will debut at the start of the season. The “Association” is formerly the home white uniform and the “Icon” is the previous road jersey, featuring the team’s primary color.

The other two primary uniforms will be revealed in the coming months.

 

US OPEN-PRIZE MONEY

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Total player compensation at the U.S. Open will top $50 million for the first time this year, with a record $3.7 million going to each of the singles champions.

The U.S. Tennis Association announced Tuesday that the total purse for the tournament will be $50.4 million, a nearly 9 percent increase from last year. The previous winners of the final Grand Slam tournament of the season — Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber — earned $3.5 million.

Runners-up will get $1.825 million, up from $1.75 million.

Both the men’s and women’s doubles champions will earn $675,000, the highest in U.S. Open history. A player who loses in the first round of singles at Queens’ Flushing Meadows will make $50,000, an increase of $6,700.

The U.S. Open starts on Aug. 28.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says it’s probably time to “just let Obamacare fail” after the latest humiliating heath bill collapse in the Senate. Still, he’s making a last-ditch effort to find some way to revive his party’s seemingly failed efforts on the bill.

DENVER (AP) — One American was able to go to school. A second could afford her toddler’s latest heart operation. A third was inspired to pursue her entrepreneurial dream. These beneficiaries of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act aren’t rejoicing over Congress’ failure this week to craft a new health care plan. Instead, Republicans in Congress have succeeded in shaking the confidence _ and anxiety about the future plan _ of those who rely on ‘Obamacare’ the most.

MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — An Iraqi lieutenant has hunted for three years for Islamic State militants from his village who he believes killed his father, his uncle and more than a dozen other relatives and friends. He acknowledges unapologetically how as Iraqi forces closed in on the city of Mosul late last year, he began interrogating suspected militants and killing detainees he believed were IS fighters. That thirst for vengeance is fueling extrajudicial killings of IS suspects at the hands of Iraqi security forces.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Russian lawmaker is dismissing media reports of an undisclosed conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump as sensationalist. The White House spokesman Sean Spicer confirmed on Wednesday that Trump and Putin spoke at a dinner for world leaders and their spouses at the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The cyberattack that ripped through Ukraine on June 27 disrupted operations at clinics and pharmacies, knocking out scanners and briefly leaving patients in limbo. Although there’s no evidence anyone was hurt as a result of the attack, experts say that whoever was behind the sabotage came perilously close to violating international law.