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CSi Weather….

TONIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the morning in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.  Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast

winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph

increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

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

cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms

after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy

after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 80.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

 

There is a chance for thunderstorms today across the west, and

tonight across the James River Valley.

A chance of thunderstorms return west Saturday afternoon, then

central Saturday night. Some thunderstorms could be strong.

 

Update…

Jamestown  (JPD)  Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger Thursday afternoon reported that, a suspect has been identified and is being sought in the armed robbery at the Superpumper truck stop in Jamestown.  34 year old Travis James Allcock  of Valley City has been identified as a suspect through multiple investigative sources.

Allcock is approximately 5″10″ tall and weighs approximately 200
lbs.   He may be driving a blue 1993 Toyota Camry with ND license plate
518BVX.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.  Do not approach Allcock as he is considered armed and dangerous.  If you know of Allcock’s
whereabouts, notify law enforcement immediately.

 

Valley City    (CSi)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce reminds residence that Back to the City is the perfect time to showcase Valley City businesses and let VCSU students know about all of the products and services you can offer them right here in Valley City.

Back to the City Night is Thurs Sept 6 from 5:30-p.m. to 7:30-p.m., on Central Avenue  from 2nd street to 4th Street.

VCSU Students will walk from the footbridge to downtown beginning at 5:30-p.m., to participate.

The Chamber invites businesses to send them your events & happenings by Wednesday of each week to include them in their weekly E-blasts, which are sent to our 239 members, as well as in their Community Calendar on their website. Residents, homeowners, and schools can participate with decorations.

 

Update…

Bismarck  (CSi)   The North Dakota State Health Department reports that, a Burleigh County resident initially thought to have measles has now tested negative for the disease.

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ran a subsequent test on the sample, per protocol.

It went on to say,“Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world,” said Molly Howell, immunization program manager for the NDDoH. “We acted quickly and appropriately based on the testing and information that we had on hand at the time to prevent the spread of measles in the community. We appreciate the cooperation of this individual, schools and community members in response to this situation.”

It added.  Laboratory tests can sometimes produce false positives, though that’s rare, the state health department said.

Lisbon  (CSi)  On Saturday September 8, activities are set for the 125th Anniversary of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Stutsman County Veterans Service Office, David Bratton said, at 10:30-a.m. Saturday The Red River Valley Veterans Band will perform.

At 11-a.m., the “Fly Over,” and ceremony will be held.

12 noon, Lunch is served.

1:30-p.m., to 3:30-p.m., Dancing with music by “The Honky Tonk Stardust Band.”

1-p.m., to 3:30-p.m., Games by Games to Go.

2:30-p.m., to 3:30-p.m., Tours available.

The North Dakota Veterans Home is located at 1600 Veterans Drive in Lisbon.

Medina  (CSi)  The Medina Fall Festival events are set around town, including the parade on Friday and Saturday September 7, 8.

On Friday:

The  free child safety seat inspection at City Park from 4-p.m., to 7-p.m.

The Pitchfork Fondue is 5:30-p.m., to 8-p.m., in the park, sponsored by FFA Alumni.

The cost is $20 in advance, $25 the day of.  Kids meals available at $5.  The Kids Outdoor Movie is at 8-p.m.

On Saturday:

Parade:  10:30-a.m., line up at 9:30-a.m. (Obtain entry from, Pat, Nancy, or Wendy.)

Rolls, Pie & Coffee, 9-a.m., to 3-p.m., at Legion Hall, sponsored by Lutheran Ladies.

Exhibits:  9:30-a.m., to 3-p.m., at Legion Hall.

Pedal Pull: 11:30-a.m., Downtown, for 4-12 year olds.

Noon Beef Feed at City Hall.  Adults $7.50,  age 6-12, $5.

Heritage Center, open 1-p.m., to 4-p.m.

Tractor/Truck Pull, 1-p.m., South of school.   Admission $12… 6-12 year olds,  $6,  5 and under, free.  Concession sponsored by FFA.

Kids Games & Inflatables, in the park…MESSY BESSY – FFA.   Ice cream floats served in the park, $3.

Bingo, 7:30-p.m., Legion Hall, sponsored by Lutheran Ladies.

Saturday Night Street Dance with Redline, sponsored by Gundy’s and The Decoy.

On Sunday:

Ecumenical Service at Legion Hall.   Fellowship 10:30-a.m., Worship 11-a.m.

Noon Meal, at Legion Hall, $5.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in a knife attack on a woman in Grand Forks.Authorities say the 20-year-old victim was acquainted with the man accused of attacking her at a residence Wednesday evening. Police say the victim’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.Officials say the man could be charged with terrorizing, aggravated assault and criminal mischief.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators have approved the conversion of a crude oil pipeline to transport natural gas liquids from the heart of the state’s oil patch.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the three-member Public Service Commission on Wednesday gave unanimous approval to Andeavor Logistics to convert 42 miles of the BakkenLink pipeline, which was originally approved in 2012 to transport crude oil.

Andeavor previously received permission from the PSC to construct about 44 miles of new natural gas liquids pipelines in McKenzie, Billings and Stark counties that are associated with the converted pipeline.

The pipeline system will transport mixed natural gas liquids from the Watford City area to an Andeavor gas processing plant near Belfield, where the liquids will be separated into products such as ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline.

 

In sports…

Madison, SD  PlayNorthStar.com reports,  the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) has announced its first edition of the Men’s and Women’s Golfers-of-the-Week, announced by the conference office Wednesday. Jared Lentz of Valley City State (N.D.) was selected as Men’s Golfer-of-the-Week, while Bailey Schmidt of Viterbo (Wis.) was named to Women’s Golfer-of-the-Week.

Jared Lentz a  Senior  from Valley City shot a career-best round of 4-under par (68) as he won the University of Jamestown (N.D.) Invitational. Lentz’s 68 led the Vikings to the team title as they finished with a 2-under par total of 286. Both Lentz’s individual score and the team score are the best rounds for VCSU since the golf programs were reinstated in 2009.

 

In world and national news…

NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Reynolds, whose credits included acclaimed films such as “Deliverance” and commercial hits like “Smokey and the Bandit,” has died.The handsome film and television star died at age 82, according to his agent Todd Eisner. No other details were immediately available Thursday.

During a long, erratic career, Reynolds starred in the Oscar-winning film “Deliverance” in 1972 and the Oscar-nominated “Boogie Nights” in 1997. He also fronted such commercial favorites as “Smokey and the Bandit.” And he had a hit TV show in the 1990s with “Evening Shade.”

But he also had more than his share of flops and tabloid moments, including an acrimonious divorce from former TV star Loni Anderson and a nearly nude centerfold in Cosmopolitan magazine.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump says the anonymous author of a critical opinion piece about President Donald Trump is “sabotaging” the country through “cowardly actions.” The first lady says in a statement Thursday that “if a person is bold enough to accuse people of negative actions, they have a responsibility to publicly stand by their words and people have the right to be able to defend themselves.”

 

CINCINNATI (AP) — A woman who works in a Cincinnati building where a gunman opened fire says her co-worker was on an elevator when the doors opened and she nearly stepped on a man’s body. Jessica Hanson says her co-worker was in shock and that’s when people in her office found what had happened Thursday morning. Police say four people, including the gunman, died in the shooting that started in a loading dock and spilled into the lobby at the Fifth Third Bank headquarters.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a computer programmer working on behalf of the North Korean government with the hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2014, along with the massive Wannacry ransomware attack last year and an $81 million theft from a bank in Bangladesh. The department identifies the programmer as Park Jin Hyok. Assistant Attorney General John Demers says it was one of the most complex cybercriminal investigations conducted by the department.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it is abandoning a court settlement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept locked up. Instead, it is proposing new regulations that would let the government detain families until their immigration cases are decided. Homeland Security Department officials say that abandoning the so-called Flores agreement of 1997 will speed up the handling of immigration cases while also deterring people from illegally crossing the border.

 

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he has high expectations for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sept. 18-20. Moon’s comments on Thursday came after his presidential delegation met Kim in Pyongyang and returned home with a fixed date for the summit and comments by Kim reaffirming his desire for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.