Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jul 28

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY… Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight in the Jamestown area. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent chance in the Valley City area.  Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to

10 mph.

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

10 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid

80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in

the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

 

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected Friday and Friday night.

Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated at this time.

Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms expected Saturday

afternoon and night, then again Monday afternoon through

Tuesday. At this time, widespread severe weather is not

anticipated.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports,  no injuries as a pickup truck and Coachman Camper lost control just before 5-p.m., Thursday westbound on I-94 12- miles west of Valley City.

The camper was being towed by a 2006 Chevy Tahoe when the unit driven by 39 year old Natasha Gerace of St. Alberta, Canada was traveling 75 mph when a side draft from the pickup caused the camper to sway side to side.

Attempting to slow down caused the truck to go into the median, and the camper rolled onto its side causing about $25,000 to the camper.

Natasha and her passengers, 42 year old Ryan Gerace, and their two daughters, 11 and 6 years old were not injured.

The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and  Sanborn Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall.  All Council Members were present.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

The committee again discussed the parking of Recreational Vehicles and trailers on City Streets.

Council Member Buchanan said the issue sparks controversity in the community.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said RV’s parked the “wrong way,” has been the main complaint.

He said the main reason for parking the units in that manner is so the RV’s with doors on the opposite side, and slide outs face toward the boulevard.

Line of sight issues have also been raised.

Edinger added that reflectors placed on the front of the units helps to make them visible.

The Ordinance allows RV’s parked in the street no longer than 14 days if parked in front of their property, and 30 feet back from and intersection.

The committee recommends creating language in the Ordinance to mandate reflectors be placed on the front of backward parking RV’s.

 

Informational: Concerning application(s) for appointment to the Fire Board Code of Appeal.

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Considered an amendment to the agreement for the acceptance of wastewater between GRE, Stutsman Rural Water District and the City Of Jamestown.

Mayor Andersen said the city is comfortable with the amendment, and all three parties need to be in agreement.

The committee recommends approval of the amendment.

 

The committee recommends  the creation of Northwest Water Main Rehabilitation District No. 17-61. It establishes the creation of a Special Assessment district, and recommends approving  increases the city’s share of Specials from City Sales Tax dollars.

 

Considered the bids for the purchase of a new 3 Cubic Yard  – 4 Wheel Drive Loader for the Street Department.

Two bids were considered.

Titan Machinery:  Final of $78,956.

Butler Machinery:  Final of $33,675.

The committee moved the bids to the  August 7, 2017 City Council meeting.

 

Considered were the bids for the purchase of a new two (2) Stage Snow Blower for the Street Department.

Titan Machinery;  Final: $86,942.

Northern Truck Equipment Corporation:  $92,597.

Two Bids from Swanson for two models at $78,500, and $94,900.

Those bids will be forwarded to the City Council.

 

Informational: Concerning application(s) for appointment to the Shade Tree Committee, that will be considered at the August 7^th City Council meeting.

 

The committee recommends approving Change Order No. 2, to Border States Paving, Inc., on Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and  Reconstruction District 17-41, for an increase in the contract price of $29,336.00.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a vintage Dr. Pepper go-kart believed to be in the Jamestown area. It was stolen from rural Barnes County in October, 2016.

The person  charged with  theft of the go-kart may have traded it to an individual in Jamestown, who is probably not aware that it was stolen.

The sheriff’s office  is not looking at additional charges, just wanting to get the go-kart back to the victim.

Anyone with information on the go-kart should call the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 845-8530.

 

Jamestown  (CSi-JRMC)   — Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice along with the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team (JAGST) are hosting a Memorial Service on Tuesday, August 15^th at McElroy Park in Jamestown. The memorial will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the shelter near the flagpole. This service is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. JRMC Hospice will also be planting a tree in loving memory.

Grief can be an isolating and lonely experience. JRMC Hospice and JAGST are committed to providing support and an opportunity for individuals to share their grief and loss in a supportive environment.

JRMC, Hospice Coordinator, Marin Radi, says “The annual Memorial service and tree planting ceremony is a celebration of life and to affirm the bonds of community, memory and hope that sustain us in sorrow.  It is an opportunity for bereaved families and the hospice staff to honor the loved ones who have died and an opportunity to support each other.”

The memorial service is free and open to anyone. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair to sit on if desired. For more information on this event, please call JRMC Hospice at (701) 952-4847.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Park Program’s last day is today, Friday, July 28, 2017.  Leapaldt Park, McElroy Park, Nickeus Park, and Meidinger Park will be open from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM that day.  There will be park activities all morning with a sack lunch picnic in each park.  Children should bring their own sack lunches for the picnic in the parks.  For more information, please contact 252-3982.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi July 27, 2017) – Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a drought disaster for nearly all of North Dakota, paving the way for additional response and assistance from state and federal agencies.

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report Thursday rated nearly 46 percent of North Dakota in extreme (D3) or exceptional (D4) drought, up from 40 percent last week. About 16 percent of the state is in severe drought (D2) and 18 percent is in moderate drought (D1).

 

Burgum signed an executive order late Wednesday declaring a drought disaster for counties and tribal nations experiencing extreme and long-term drought conditions resulting in a D2, D3 or D4 rating, as well as all adjacent counties and tribal nations. More than 300 wildfires have been reported to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services since April 1.

 

“These extreme drought conditions represent a serious economic hardship for our farmers, ranchers and the entire state, while also putting firefighters under considerable stress,” Burgum said. “This disaster declaration is another step toward providing relief where it’s most needed.”

 

The declaration directs state officials to coordinate with federal agencies to make appropriate drought response programs available, and authorizes the North Dakota National Guard to provide personnel, resources and equipment necessary to support drought response efforts.

 

Last week, the governor waived fees for commercial vehicles hauling hay, water and livestock supplies in drought-affected counties. Previous executive orders have waived hours of service and weight restrictions and allowed the State Water Commission to reactivate its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Program. More information is available at www.swc.nd.gov.

 

The executive orders can be found at www.governor.nd.gov. For more information on drought and wildfires, including a link to the Drought Monitor map, visit www.ndresponse.gov.

 

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Drought conditions are getting worse in several states, and extreme heat and weeks with little rain have begun to stress corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock in some areas.

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says nearly 11 percent of the continental United States is in moderate drought or worse.

The most severe drought area is centered on portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.

The United States Department of Agriculture has designated several counties in those states as areas of natural disaster, paving the way for emergency loans for producers.

Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas also are seeing stressed crops and farm animals.

About half of U.S. spring wheat, 15 percent of corn and 14 percent of soybeans are in drought.

 

 

Grand Forks  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, that  at 2:08 p.m., Thursday,  a 2011 Western Star semi was pulling a piece of farm equipment northbound on Interstate 29 about five miles south of Grand Forks. The load was too tall and struck a bridge at milepost 133.

The collision damaged the roadway and bridge. Structural damage is not suspected. The driver was cited for several violations for the over-height load.

Traffic was affected until 4:15 p.m.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police say the death of a man found in the parking lot of a Fargo fitness center died of alcohol-related causes.

Police were called to Courts Plus Community Fitness Wednesday where the body of Nate Olsby was found in a car. Fargo Deputy Chief Joe Anderson says family members told investigators that Olsby was struggling with alcohol issues.

Police say Olsby was in his 30s.

 

 

STANLEY, N.D. (AP) — A former teacher has been sentenced to probation and time served for destroying a printer with a hammer at the New Town High School.

Authorities say Lukas Kostelecky came into a classroom at the high school’s vocational building in February carrying a hammer in a grocery bag, and used the tool to smash the $6,700 printer to pieces. The reason isn’t clear.

Kostelecky pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief on Thursday. He was sentenced to about a year of probation and restitution and fined $2,000. He also was given a six-month jail sentence with all of it suspended except for the four days he served behind bars earlier.

Kostelecky resigned from the school after the incident and now lives in Dickinson.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a North Dakota woman has met with two of the Muslim women she was shown threatening in an online video, and all “expressed their sincere regrets” and apologized.

Fargo Police Chief David Todd posted a photo on Facebook Thursday of Amber Hensley of Mapleton with her arms around Leyla Hassan and Sarah Hassan, with Todd in the background.

Todd said the women “have come together and talked through this incident.”

Hensley had said she was upset that the car the women were in was parked too close to her car. One of the women who was threatened recorded video of Hensley shouting at the women “We’re going to kill all of you” and posted it on Facebook.

Hensley also had said one of the women she yelled at insulted Jesus, but Sarah Hassan told The Forum of Fargo that did not happen.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Jamaican man accused of masterminding a lottery scam that defrauded dozens of mostly elderly Americans out of millions of dollars has pleaded guilty to conspiracy.

Twenty-eight-year-old Lavrick Willocks reached a deal with federal prosecutors in North Dakota and appeared in court Thursday to enter his plea. Prosecutors dropped 65 counts of fraud and money laundering.

Willocks faces up to 40 years in prison, though he’s more likely to get about 10 years because he cooperated with authorities. The government also will recommend that he pay restitution.

Sentencing wasn’t immediately scheduled.

Fourteen other people are charged in the case. One of them reached a plea deal with prosecutors Wednesday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Clare Hochhalter says he’s hopeful there will be more plea deals reached.

 

ROLLA, N.D. (AP) — A Dunseith man accused of trying to kill a Rolette County deputy in February has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

Authorities allege Deputy Keith Benning was trying to arrest Michael Marion after a vehicle chase and was struggling with him when Marion grabbed Benning’s gun and pointed it toward the officer. The gun went off twice.

Benning wasn’t hit, though he broke three ribs and was struck in the face with brass knuckles during the scuffle.

The Minot Daily News reports that Marion appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty to attempted murder along with drug, escape, weapons and fleeing charges. The charges carry a total maximum sentence of 57 years in jail.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Four major manufacturers of farm implements are going to court to block a new North Dakota law designed to protect farm equipment dealers.

The law permits North Dakota implement dealers to sell generic rather than name-brand replacement parts.

But the manufacturers contend the law is unconstitutional. This week they filed a complaint in federal court against Gov. Doug Burgum and North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

The complaint was filed by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and manufacturers Agco, CNH, Deere & Company and Kubota. The companies contend the new law interferes with federal right-to-contract and copyright protection claims.

The manufacturers are asking for damages and want a judge to block the law scheduled to go into effect Aug. 1.

Stenehjem says he will “vigorously” defend the law.

 

 

DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration is asking three federal appeals court judges in Denver to hold off on a decision regarding a major federal fracking rule implemented by the Obama administration.

The Trump administration first announced plans to roll back the rule in March.

The rule, which would require drilling companies to disclose what chemicals they’ve used for fracking, was put on hold last year after a Wyoming judge said the Bureau of Land Management had no authority to set such a rule.

In a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing Thursday, the government asked the court to leave the district court’s current ruling in effect until it can be replaced.

The government would need to go through a series of legal processes before replacement, which includes receiving comment from the public.

Since replacement could be years away, the Bureau of Land Management has asked the court to leave the district court’s ruling in effect until a new one is implemented.

 

In sports…

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown adult summer soccer league will be held from August 9 – September 27, 2017.

Games will be played at Hillcrest Soccer Complex. Cost is $90 per team. Games are played on small fields with unlimited substitutions. During the spring league, six A Division teams and 10 B Division teams participated.

For more information or to register, go to jamestownsoccer.org or email ggrugel@csicable.net.

 

AA..

Fargo-Moorhead 7, Winnipeg 5

 

MLB…

INTERLEAGUE

Final Chi Cubs 6 Chi White Sox 3

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Final Cleveland 2 L.A. Angels 1

Final Toronto 8 Oakland 4, 10 Innings

Final N-Y Yankees 6 Tampa Bay 5, 11 Innings

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Washington 15 Milwaukee 2

Final Miami 4 Cincinnati 1

Final Arizona 4 St. Louis 0

Final San Diego 7 N-Y Mets 5

 

MLB…

PHOENIX (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are sending Triple-A catcher John Ryan Murphy to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Double-A left-hander Gabriel Moya. The deal agreed to Thursday was pending physicals for both players. The 26-year-old Murphy, a second-round pick by the Yankees in the 2009 amateur draft, has played parts of four seasons in the majors — from 2013-15 with New York then last year for the Twins.

 

 

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays are beginning to demonstrate just how they feel about their playoff chances.

The Mets have initiated their roster-pruning by sending first baseman Lucas Duda to the Rays for minor league pitcher Drew Smith. Duda is hitting .246 with 17 homers and 37 RBIs this season, which hasn’t been enough to prevent New York from falling nine games out of a playoff berth.

Duda joins a ballclub that is within striking distance in the AL East and the league wild-card race.

Tampa Bay also has picked up lefty reliever Dan Jennings from the White Sox for minor league first baseman Casey Gillaspie. Jennings was 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA in 48 appearances for the White Sox this season.

 

 

NFL…

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater says he hasn’t had any setbacks in his recovery from the massive injury to his left knee he suffered nearly a year ago in practice with the Minnesota Vikings. The fourth-year quarterback spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since he was hurt.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The first practice of Packers training camp was underway on a sunny day in Green Bay. Thursday morning’s practice session began with a training camp tradition. Players rode the bikes of kids from Lambeau Field for about a block down to the practice field. The Packers will practice in the morning for about a week, then switch to an evening schedule in advance of the “Family Night” practice at Lambeau on August 5th.

 

PGA-CANADIAN OPEN

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — There was a five-way tie for the lead when the first round of the PGA’s Canadian Open was suspended because of darkness.

Hudson Swafford, Brandon Hagy, Kevin Chappell, Matt Every and Ollie Schniederjans were in the clubhouse at 7-under 65 when play was stopped. Eleven others were at minus-6.

Matt Kuchar (KOO’-chur) fought dizzy spells while shooting a 1-under 71. The 39-year-old American became dizzy marking a ball and sought medical attention during the morning round at Glen Abbey.

 

 

 

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS-SENIOR BRITISH OPEN

BRIDGEND, Wales (AP) — Bernhard Langer (LAHN’-gur) is the first-round leader at the Senior British Open at Royal Porthcawl.

The 59-year-old German star had five birdies and three bogeys for a one-stroke lead over 64-year-old Carl Mason and Mauricio Molina.

Langer has nine senior major titles, winning the Regions Tradition and Senior PGA Championship in consecutive weeks in May.

Colin Montgomerie, Tom Lehman (LAY’-mihn), Billy Mayfair and Tom Pernice (pur-NEES’) Jr. are part of a fourth-place tie with Peter Lonard, Peter Fowler, Jean-Francois Remesy and Chris Williams.

 

LADIES SCOTTISH OPEN

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Karrie Webb’s 7-under 65 puts her atop the leaderboard through one round of the Ladies Scottish Open.

The LPGA Hall of Famer shot a 7-under 65 in cold and windy conditions to take a one-stroke edge over Cristie Kerr. Webb played the final 10 holes in 7 under at Dundonald Links, including five consecutive birdies and another on the final hole.

 

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