Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan 23

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Decreasing clouds. Patchy fog in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows around 15. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in
the upper 20s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower
20s. Highs in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Highs
in the lower 20s to mid 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
15 to 20.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.
Highs 17 to 26.

A Warming trend along with dry conditions Wednesday into Thursday

Thursday night and Friday, a cold front comes through the region along with

some chances for snow mainly across the north.

 

A reinforced shot of colder air along with some light snow. The GFS

washes this feature out but also indicates colder air with some

light snow chances.

 

Sunday into Monday should moderate our temperatures a bit followed by another cold

during the Tuesday/Wednesday time period along with the potential

for snow.

 

Travelers….

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Heavy snow and strong winds are pushing through the Midwest, closing highways in Kansas and South Dakota and snarling flights in Denver and Minneapolis.

The National Weather Service says more than 10 inches (26 centimeters) of snow has already fallen on North Platte in western Nebraska. In southern Minnesota, the storm dumped 9 inches (22 centimeters) on Owatonna by midday Monday. Dozens of school districts in Minnesota canceled classes.

Weather service meteorologist Bill Borghoff in Minnesota says the storm starting brewing Saturday night over Nebraska and spread to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Transportation officials advised against traveling in southwest Minnesota due to whiteout conditions.

Officials say about 190 flights have been canceled at Denver International Airport. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reports more than 100 cancellations.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Public Works informs motorist that City Snow Removal continues  on 5^TH Ave NE from 4^th St NE to 13^th St NE  and from 13^th St to 12^th Ave NE (Hwy 20) NE

City crews will begin snow removal from the area beginning approximately at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018, and continue during the night.

The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests were made following a pursuit of their vehicle, on Friday, January 19th, about 4:15 p.m.

The news release says, that after two men in the vehicle failed to stop for Barnes County deputies during a traffic stop,  deputies initiated a traffic stop on I-94 near mile marker 294 east of Valley City due to a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to stop for deputies and continued into the Valley City at a high rate of speed. After a short pursuit in the city, the fleeing vehicle stopped and two men fled on foot.

Barnes County Sheriff  reports that deputies and Valley City police officers were able to apprehend the two suspects after a foot chase. Cash and illegal narcotics were found inside the seized vehicle. The two suspects were transported to the Barnes County jail and face multiple charges.

One of the male suspects is   also being held for outstanding felony warrants. McClaflin says the names of suspects will be released following their initial court appearance and formal charges have been lodged.

McClaflin thanks citizens and bystanders who contacted and assisted law enforcement in this investigation.

He asks if anyone has any additional information about this incident to contact the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office at 701-845-8530.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals were arrested when their vehicle was pulled over for a traffic stop on I-94 eastbound  at  mile markers 266 on Sunday January 21^st.

The news release from Sheriff Chad Kaiser says upon further investigation it was discovered the vehicle, a Toyota pickup,  contained 476 pounds.625 ounces of what appears to be raw marijuana..

The two suspects taken into custody are: The driver, 36 year old Nhia Lee, from St. Paul, Minnesota, and 37 year old,  Bee Thor  the passenger from Oshkosh,  Wisconsin.

They appeared in court Monday and asked for public defenders.

The pair are in custody at the Stutsman County Correctional Jail, with bail set at $200,000, each.

Kaiser said this is the only information being released at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Jamestown Police Department and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The ND Small Business Development Center will have a counselor, Nicole Evans, in  Jamestown on Tuesday, January 30^th from 9am-4pm in the JSDC office.

JSDC CEO Connie Ova says, Evans will  meet with existing clients and/or clients wanting to do some business planning.

 

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man has pleaded not guilty to setting fires last fall at the state parole and probation office and at a city park building.

Forty-one-year-old Greg Leingang faces two felony arson charges, along with theft and burglary counts. The Bismarck Tribune reports he’s scheduled for trial in late April.

Police estimate damage from the two September fires at $57,000.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Denver woman accused of shooting at law officers while being arrested for protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota has pleaded guilty to two charges in a deal with prosecutors.

It means Red Fawn Fallis won’t stand trial, where she could have faced up to life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors will recommend a sentence of no more than seven years.

Fallis was accused of firing a handgun three times during her October 2016 arrest. No one was hurt.

Fallis pleaded guilty Monday to civil disorder and gun possession by a convicted felon. Prosecutors will drop a more serious count — discharge of a firearm during a felony crime of violence.

Sentencing wasn’t immediately scheduled.

About two dozen supporters of Fallis packed the courtroom under heavy security.

 

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s attorney general is applauding a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that recognizes federal district courts as the forum to hear legal challenges to an Obama administration rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem led a coalition of 12 states that obtained the first preliminary injunction against the “Waters of the U.S. Rule” in 2015 in North Dakota, arguing it would greatly and unlawfully expand the federal government’s authority over states’ land and water and the ability to control pollution.

The rule has never taken effect because of lawsuits and is now under review by President Donald Trump’s administration.

Stenehjem says he’ll ask the federal district court to resume North Dakota’s case as soon as possible now that the jurisdiction issue has been resolved.

 

The Bismarck Tribune reports that 11 companies flared more than 15 percent in October, but none of them were ordered to limit oil production because they met one of the conditions in the policy.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man shot by a Bismarck policeman after allegedly attacking the officer has pleaded not guilty.

Fifty-one-year-old Donald Miller faces felony counts of robbery with serious bodily injury and simple assault on a peace officer

The Bismarck Tribune reports he pleaded not guilty Monday, and South Central District Judge Bruce Haskell scheduled trial for May 1-3.

Authorities allege Officer Justin Antonovich was responding to an unrelated call outside a motel last October when Miller attacked him, punching him and gouging his eyes before Antonovich shot him.

State and county investigations cleared the officer of any wrongdoing. He returned to regular patrol duties late last year.

Police initially didn’t release Antonovich’s name because the officer invoked a new law that expands the rights of crime victims. They later changed their policy.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police say an underage drinker had a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit when she hit a police vehicle in Fargo.

The 20-year-old driver damaged the back of the police vehicle, but no one was hurt in the crash Friday night.

KFGO reports the woman was arrested on possible charges of driving under the influence, underage drinking and other counts.

 

 

 

In sports…

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds ice anglers that caution is always advised when traveling on frozen waters, even though recent ice conditions may appear safe.

Education coordinator Brian Schaffer says extreme cold temperatures have created much better ice conditions in most of the state, but driving or fishing near pressure ridges should be avoided.

“Pressure ridges are a way of life when it comes to ice fishing, but this year there appears to be more of them, especially in south central North Dakota,” Schaffer said.

Pressure ridges, cracks, and slushy or dark areas signal thinner ice.

Schaffer says, “The same goes for ice that forms around partially submerged trees, brush and embankments, especially under bridges.”.

In addition, Schaffer said snow hides blemishes, such as cracked, weak and open water areas.

Schaffer adds, “Simply put, anglers need to be aware of the current conditions, and continue to monitor ice conditions as winter moves along.”

 

Class B Polls…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)- The Bismarck Shiloh Christian girls and Stanley boys basketball teams are still in the top spots of this week’s Class B polls, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

First place votes are in parenthesis, followed by the team’s record, and the number of total points received.

Girls

1. Bismarck Shiloh Christian (15) 14-0 176
2. Medina-Pingree-Buchanan (3) 13-2 152
3. LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 14-1 151
4. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 12-2 116
5. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 12-2 97
6. Carrington 11-3 81
7. Rugby 12-2 67
8. Des Lacs-Burlington 14-1 65
9. Trenton 10-1 32
10. Thompson 11-3 28

Others receiving votes: Four Winds-Minnewaukan (11-4), Kidder County (11-3), Kindred (10-3), Grafton (11-4), Grant County (10-4), Hillsboro-Central Valley (10-3), Killdeer (10-4), Underwood (13-3).

Boys

1. Stanley (12) 12-0 166
2. St. John (6) 12-0 165
3. Minot Bishop Ryan 10-1 138
4. Hillsboro-Central Valley 10-1 128
5. Fargo Oak Grove 9-1 92
6. Grafton 11-1 68
7. Thompson 9-2 62
8. Bottineau 11-1 56
9.Bismarck Shiloh Christian 8-2 33
T-10. Maple Valley 10-0 19
T-10. Richland 9-0 19

Others receiving votes: Four Winds-Minnewaukan (8-3), Minot Our Redeemer’s (9-1), New Town (10-1), Carrington (10-2), Dunseith (8-4), Solen (11-1).

 

Boy’s Basketball…

 

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 40 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-118, snapping their four-game road skid. Jeff Teague added 30 points, making 16 of 17 free throws, to help the Wolves win for the seventh time in nine games _ and second in a row without Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a sore right knee.

 

Final Charlotte 112 Sacramento 107

Final Atlanta 104 Utah 90

Final Memphis 105 Philadelphia 101

Final 2OT New Orleans 132 Chicago 128

Final Houston 99 Miami 90

Final Milwaukee 109 Phoenix 105

Final Dallas 98 Washington 75

Final Denver 104 Portland 101

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jason Zucker scored for the fourth straight game and Alex Stalock made 37 saves to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1. Zach Parise and Mikael Granlund also scored for Minnesota, which is 4-0-2 in the past six games.

 

Final Detroit 3 New Jersey 0

Final Colorado 4 Toronto 2

Final Minnesota 3 Ottawa 1

Final Tampa Bay 2 Chicago 0

Final OT Buffalo 2 Calgary 1

Final OT Arizona 3 N-Y Islanders 2

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Final (6) Michigan St. 87 Illinois 74

Final TCU 82 (7) West Virginia 73

Final Virginia Tech 80 (10) North Carolina 69

Final (13) Ohio St. 64 Nebraska 59

 

NFL-COACHES

UNDATED (AP) — A couple of NFL teams have filled their coaching vacancy.

Pat Shurmur is the new head coach of the Giants after two seasons as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator.

Shurmur inherits a team that went 3-13 under Ben McAdoo and interim coach Steve Spagnuolo (spag-NOH’-loh). He returns to the head coaching ranks for the first time since leading the Browns in 2011-12.

Steve Wilks has agreed to a four-year deal to serve as the Cardinals’ head coach, a contract that includes a fifth-year option.

Wilks served as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator this season after five years as the team’s secondary coach. He replaces Bruce Arians, who retired after five seasons and a franchise-record 50 victories.

 

 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-LOMBARDI AWARD-FINALISTS

HOUSTON (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, Louisville signal-caller Lamar Jackson and running back Bryce Love of Stanford are the finalists for the Lombardi Award, which will be presented Saturday.

All three were finalists for the Heisman Trophy, which was won by Mayfield.

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick are among the finalists, as are Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin and Iowa State linebacker and quarterback Joel Lanning.

The award is given to the nation’s top player based on performance as well as leadership, character and resiliency.

 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL POLLS

UNDATED (AP) — Villanova maintained its hold on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, while another bunch of Wildcats found themselves sliding out of the rankings for the first time in nearly four years.

Kentucky is out of the poll following losses to South Carolina and Florida. Kentucky had been 18th before falling out for the first time since March 2014.

Villanova claimed 63 of 65 first-place votes, while second-ranked Virginia and No. 3 Purdue received one apiece.

Duke and Kansas round out the top five and are followed by Michigan State, West Virginia, Xavier, Cincinnati and North Carolina.

St. Mary’s beat Gonzaga last week to move back into the poll at No. 16.

UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP women’s poll after continuing their triple-digit winning streak. Mississippi State is second, ahead of Baylor, Louisville and Notre Dame.

 

NHL-BRUINS-McAVOY

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been treated for an abnormal heart rhythm and is expected to need about two weeks to recover. The 20-year-old defenseman first reported heart palpitations to team doctors on Nov. 26. McAvoy made his NHL debut during last year’s playoffs and has five goals and 25 points with a +18 in 45 games this season.

 

MLB-GIANTS-JACKSON

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Jackson appears to have found a new team.

Two people with knowledge of the contract say the Giants have worked out a two-year, $6 million deal with the center fielder. The move fills San Francisco’s top remaining void just a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

The 31-year-old Jackson batted .318 with seven homers and 35 RBIs in 85 games for the Indians last year.

 

 

TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — There’ll be a British man in the Australian Open semifinals for the seventh time in nine years. It’ll be Kyle Edmund this time, though, not Andy Murray. Edmund upset No. 3-ranked Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time. Edmund had never played in a major quarterfinal, had never won five consecutive matches at tour level, had lost both of his previous matches against Dimitrov and had never beaten a top five player.

Unseeded Elise Mertens is the center of attention in Belgium after reaching the semifinals in her debut at the Australian Open. Mertens upset fourth-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-0 to extend her winning streak to 10 matches, and became the first Belgian since Kim Clijsters in 2012 to reach the semifinals here.

Next up for Mertens is the winner of Tuesday’s other quarterfinal match between second-seeded Caroline Wozniacki or Carla Suarez Navarro.

In other quarterfinals, top seed Rafael Nadal will take on No. 6 Marin Cilic (CHEE’-leech).

Organizers announced a $45,000 fine for No 32-seeded Mischa Zverev for a poor performance in his first-round match against Hyeon Chung.

Zverev was punished under a new rule implemented by the Grand Slam Board in the off-season intended to deter players with pre-existing injuries from starting tournaments and retiring from first-round matches.

 

NASCAR-PATRICK-DAYTONA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Danica Patrick is teaming with Premium Motorsports for next month’s Daytona 500, the final race of her NASCAR career.

The one-race deal will put Patrick in the seat of the No. 7 GoDaddy Chevrolet, the same number she drove when she entered stock-car racing in 2010.

Her former crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., will return to Patrick’s pit box for her finale.

 

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