Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec 26

CSi Weather…

 

Forecast…

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Snow. Patchy blowing and drifting snow after midnight.

Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow accumulation around 5 inches in the Jamestown area, 3-4 inches in the Valley City area. Lows around 15. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.

.THURSDAY…Snow. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the

morning. Blowing and drifting snow in the afternoon. Windy.

Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the afternoon.

Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches in the Jamestown area, 2-5 inches in the Valley City area. Highs 15 to 20. North winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon with gusts to 50 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening.

Blowing and drifting snow in the evening, then areas of blowing

and drifting snow after midnight. Windy, colder. Visibility one

quarter mile or less at times in the evening. Snow accumulation

around 1 inch. Storm total 10 to 14 inches in the Jamestown area, 7-16 inches in the Valley City area.  Lows near zero. North winds 30 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Lowest wind chills around 20 below after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the

morning. Colder. Highs zero to 5 above. Northwest winds 15 to

25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 below. Southwest

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 10.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows around 10.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy

blowing and drifting snow. Highs 10 to 15.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the

evening. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the evening. Lows

around 10 below.

.NEW YEARS DAY…Mostly sunny. Highs near zero.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs

in the mid 20s.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The 2019 Polar Pig, Walk the Plank is set for February 2, at Stutsman Harley Davidson in Jamestown.

Funds raised support the JRMC Hospice program.

The day begins with the Silent/Live Auction from 10 – a.m., to 1-p.m.,

Registration and Chili Cook-off begins at 10:30-a.m.

Walk the Plank begins at noon.

 

Bismarck (National Weather Service) A high-impact winter storm unfolds across much of North Dakota Wednesday through Thursday night. The main hazard through Wednesday night is accumulating snow. The main hazard Thursday and Thursday night is blowing snow with possible blizzard conditions in the James River Valley and surrounding areas.

6 to 10 inches of snow across southern, central, and far northeast portions of the forecast area through tonight. Snow amounts taper off to less than one inch in the far northwest corner of the state.

Part 2 of the winter storm arrives on Thursday

The associated surface low is forecast to move from eastern Nebraska into southern Minnesota Thursday into Thursday night. This places the wrap-around band of moderate to heavy snow in the southeast ND counties, with lighter snow/flurries to the north and west. Additional accumulations in the
James River Valley are expected to be in the 3 to 6 inch range,
which results in 2-day storm total snow amounts of 10 to 14 inches.

The bigger concern for Thursday, though is that winds start to ramp up
over south central into eastern North Dakota Thursday afternoon,
reaching a peak around sunset. With several inches of
fresh snow on the ground and snow still falling, combined with those
winds, blizzard conditions are possible, if not likely. Due to the
fact that blizzard conditions would not start until Thursday
afternoon and there is a 24 hour period of hazardous winter weather
beforehand.

There are 2 main weather features of interest in the extended
forecast beyond the storm system. The first is Arctic high pressure
building in behind the departing storm system for Friday into
Saturday. Expect much of the area to see single digit highs and
subzero lows during this timeframe. Wind chills may drop as low as
25 below. The second feature is a clipper type system moving through
Sunday into Monday, bringing a brief warmup and chances for rain and
snow.

Motorist should monitor the forecast and adjust their travel plans as needed. Even after the snowfall stops, areas that receive significant amounts will experience blowing and drifting snow.

The weather service recommends that people who must travel have emergency kits in their vehicles and follow winter-driving rules.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Jamestown Area Ambulance Service will present basic information on first aid and safety on Monday January 17 from 1:30-p.m., to 3-p.m., their location at 502 1^st Avenue South in Jamestown.

Topics will include:  Choking, Bleeding, Calling 9-1-1, Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke.

Register by January 14, by calling Beth at Freedom Resource for Independent Living in Jamestown at

701-252-4693, of Email: bethd@freedomrc.org

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Regulators say the volume of natural gas flared this year in North Dakota reached an unprecedented level.

Operators burned off the natural gas associated with oil production due to the lack of plant and pipeline capacity in the state. The volume flared was 527 million cubic feet per day. In October alone, that’s enough to heat 4 million average homes.

The Bismarck Tribune says several gas processing plants and pipeline projects were announced or under construction in 2018, representing investments of more than $3 billion. Four major natural gas processing plants are expected to be complete next year, adding a total processing capacity of 690 million cubic feet per day.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has pardoned 18 people and commuted sentences for two others during his two years in office.Data from the state’s Pardon Advisory Board shows the Republican governor has pardoned more people than his predecessor did during six years in office, The Bismarck Tribune reported .Burgum supports the First Step Act , a criminal justice reform bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Friday. It aims to reduce recidivism among federal prisoners.The board’s chairman, H. Patrick Weir, says the panel has extended the types of pardon applications it considers, in part because of the panel and Burgum’s recognition of the role of addiction in criminal activity.”We legally discriminate against people who have felonies all the time,” Burgum said. “This is like the scarlet letter that just follows them around and causes this legal discrimination.” It occurs in employment applications, housing and in other forms, he added.A few of the people that Burgum pardoned includes a 65-year-old Grand Forks man for a 1972 arson conviction and a 69-year-old Canadian woman for methamphetamine possession in 1999.”I was young and hanging out with the wrong crowd,” said a 33-year-old Minot man, pardoned for charges including burglary and drug possession.The board meets twice a year to consider applications for executive clemency, which includes pardons and commutations. The applications are also reviewed by state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff before the governor makes the final decision. Burgum said he carefully reviews the pardon applications to keep in mind public safety and victims’ rights.Burgum credits advice he received from other governors at a Western Governors’ Association conference meeting for his being proactive about pardons. The association includes governors from 19 western states and three U.S. territories.”This is a tool you can use right now to both help your economy, your society, families,” he said. “Why would you wait until the end of a term to do something like this? If you can make a difference now … why wait?” 

In sports…

Class B Basketball Polls…

(First-place votes in parentheses)

Boys

Third Poll

Team Rec. Pts. LW

1. Thompson (9) 5-0 116 1

2. Dickinson Trinity (1) 5-0 101 2

3. Hillsboro-CV 3-0 97 3

4. Four Winds-Minn. (2) 4-0 93 4

5. Richland 4-0 72 6

6. Bishop Ryan 4-0 72 6

7. Rugby 4-0 46 8

8. Cavalier 4-0 28 9

9. Shiloh Christian 1-2 21 5

10. Kindred 3-1 12 10

Others receiving votes: Mandaree (7-0), Enderlin (4-0), Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (3-0), Langdon-Edmore-Munich (3-1), Grafton (3-1), New Rockford-Sheyenne (3-1).

Girls

Fourth poll

Team Rec. Pts. LW

1. Thompson (11) 8-0 110 1

2. Velva 9-0 95 2

3. Grafton 6-0 78 4

4. Kindred 6-1 75 3

5. Rugby 8-0 60 5

6. Kidder County 10-0 58 6

7. Linton-HMB 8-0 42 8

8. Langdon 4-2 24 9

9. Carrington 7-1 19 7

10. Four Winds-Minn. 7-2 19 7

Others receiving votes: Trenton (7-0), LaMoure-Litchville-Marion (7-1), Beach (6-0), Hettinger-Scranton (7-1).

 

 

College Men’s Basketball…

HONOLULU (AP) — Alex Robinson had 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists and TCU withstood a late rally to beat Indiana State 83-69 on Tuesday night in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic.

 

NBA…

Lakers rip Warriors despite finishing without JamesUNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers had to play most of the second half without LeBron James on Christmas Day, but they had enough talent to whip the NBA’s two-time defending champions.Kyle Kuzma (KOOZ’-mah) led seven Lakers in double-figures with 19 points in a 127-101 rout of the Warriors in Oakland.James already had 17 points, 13 rebounds and five assists when he strained his left groin after slipping under the Warriors basket at the 7:51 mark of the third quarter. James awkwardly walked toward the Lakers bench trying to loosen up before leaving for the locker room under his own power with Los Angeles leading by just single digits.The Lakers expect to know more about his status following an MRI exam Wednesday.Stephen Curry made consecutive 3s shortly after James exited, and the Warriors got within 78-76 at the 2:48 mark of the third. The Lakers responded by outscoring Golden State, 36-19 in the final period to improve to 20-14.Ivaca Zubac (ee-VAH’-kah ZOO’-bahts) finished with 18 points and 11 boards for the Lakers, while Rajon Rondo (RAH’-zhahn RAHN’-doh) contributed 15 points, 10 assists and five rebounds off the bench. Rondo provided a spark once James left the court.Andre Iguodala (ihg-ah-DAH’-lah) had a season-high 23 points off the bench to lead the Warriors, who fell into a virtual tie with Denver for first place in the Western Conference.Checking out Tuesday’s other NBA action:— Kyrie Irving hit five of the Celtics’ 14 3-pointers and finished with 40 points as Boston outlasted the 76ers, 121-114 in overtime. Philadelphia led by five in OT before Irving nailed back-to-back 3s as part of the Celtics’ 13-1, game-ending run. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Morris each scored 23 for the Celtics, while Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) was high man for the Sixers with 34 points to go with 16 rebounds.— Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) delivered a game-high 30 points and a team-best 14 rebounds as the Bucks downed the Knicks, 109-95 in New York. Antetokounmpo dropped in 11 points while Milwaukee outscored New York 36-22 in the third quarter to take an 84-65 lead into the final period. Brook Lopez finished with 20 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 17 in Milwaukee’s fifth win in six games.

— The Rockets made it seven wins in their last eight games as James Harden poured in 41 points in a 113-109 victory over the Thunder. Harden has scored 30 points or more in a career-high seven games in a row, marking the first time a player has done that since Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook had eight straight 25 months ago. Paul George scored 28 points, grabbed 14 boards and hit two free throws that got the Thunder within two with 43.6 seconds remaining.

— Rudy Gobert’s (goh-BEHRZ’) 18 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks helped the Jazz beat Portland for the second time in five days, 117-96. Donovan Mitchell ended up with 19 points and Joe Ingles added 15 with seven rebounds and five assists in Utah’s fifth win in its last six home games. The Jazz shot 55 percent and held the Trail Blazers to 39 percent from the field.

 

NFL-CARDINALS-SWEARINGER

Swearinger back with Cardinals

UNDATED (AP) — D.J. Swearinger had no trouble finding a new team, and it’s one of his old franchises.

The Arizona Cardinals have claimed the safety off waivers from the Washington Redskins, one day after he was let go for criticizing defensive coordinator Greg Manusky. Swearinger reportedly blamed the game plan for the Redskins’ loss to the Titans in Tennessee and was critical of the play calling earlier this year.

The 27-year-old Swearinger played 20 games for the Cardinals in 2015 and ’16 before heading to Washington. He has four interceptions, three forced fumbles and 64 tackles this year.

The Cardinals also placed offensive lineman Korey Cunningham on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Also around the NFL:

— A person with knowledge of the MRI results tells The Associated Press that Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay’s season is over after tests showed he sustained major damage to his right wrist in Monday’s loss at Oakland. It also appears unlikely he’ll be able to play in the Pro Bowl next month after becoming the first undrafted offensive rookie in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl selection. Lindsay finishes the season with 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns.

 

BIATHLON-SHIPULIN

Banned Russian biathlete retires

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian biathlete Anton Shipulin has announced his retirement, saying at a news conference that he made the decision after he was barred from the Winter Olympics earlier this year.

The decision comes amid an investigation by Austrian police of 10 members of Russia’s biathlon team for doping and fraud offenses allegedly committed around the 2017 world championships in Austria. Prosecutors said those accused have been formally notified that they are under investigation but did not name the suspects.

Shipulin has vehemently denied the accusations and dismissed the Austrian inquiry as a “witch hunt.”

The 31-year-old Shipulin is one of scores of Russian athletes banned from competing for being part of Russia’s state-sponsored doping program at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Shipulin won a gold medal in Sochi’s biathlon relay race.

 

In world and national news…

HOUSTON (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection have ordered medical checks on every child in its custody after an 8-year-old boy from Guatemala died, marking the second death of an immigrant child in the agency’s care this month. The death came during an ongoing dispute over border security and with a partial government shutdown underway over President Donald Trump’s request for border wall funding.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the first full business day of the partial government shutdown. So far, the public and federal workers have largely been spared inconvenience and hardship because government is closed on weekends and federal employees were excused from work on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The shutdown began at midnight last Friday. Trump said Tuesday that the closed parts of the government will remain that way until Democrats agree to wall off the U.S.-Mexico border.

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is hoping to someday link its railway with its southern neighbor, but without progress in nuclear negotiations, regular trains won’t be crossing the border anytime soon. Both countries broke ground Wednesday on an ambitious project to modernize the North’s railways and roads and connect them to South Korea. A South Korean train carrying government officials, lawmakers and aging relatives separated by the Korean War rolled into the North Korean border town of Kaesong.

 

TOKYO (AP) — Japan says it will resume commercial whale hunting for the first time in 30 years but promises not to hunt in the Antarctic. It also says it will leave the International Whaling Commission. The IWC imposed a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s due to a dwindling whale population. Japan switched to what it calls research whaling and says stocks have recovered enough to resume commercial hunts.

 

CARITA BEACH, Indonesia (AP) — Fearing another tsunami, Indonesian authorities have warned people to move away from the coastline where big waves set off by volcanic activity killed hundreds over the weekend. Scientists are monitoring Anak Krakatau’s eruption in the strait separating the islands of Java and Sumatra and say high waves and rains could push the cliffs of the crater into the sea and trigger another disaster. The death toll is now 430, with more than 1,400 people injured and at least 129 missing.