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..WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY…
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING…
.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Much
colder. Highs around 15 below. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind
chills around 50 below.
.TONIGHT…Clear. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the
evening. Colder. Lows around 35 below. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Wind chills around
60 below.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 15 below. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Lowest wind chills around 60 below in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 25 below. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the
morning. Not as cold. Highs near zero. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
afternoon. Highs 5 to 10 above.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows
near zero.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs
5 to 10 above.
Tuesday morning…
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol warn the public to be aware that, with very cold temperatures, black ice may be encountered on roadways, especially in high traffic areas.
Much of the black ice is created by the moisture tracked onto roadways by vehicles and from vehicles’ exhaust systems. Black ice forms when temperatures drop rapidly and any moisture on the road freezes into a smooth, nearly invisible, slippery surface. This thin layer of ice is very hard for motorists to detect, so drivers need to be especially vigilant in looking for changes in a road’s surface that may affect traction.
Crews are working to improve road conditions, however de-icers are less effective in extremely cold temperatures. Maintenance crews are limited to applying abrasive material such as sand to provide temporary traction and using equipment to scrape ice and compacted snow.
All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone or go to the website: www.dot.nd.gov .
The NDDOT works hard to keep travelers informed of road conditions. However, the road conditions are not reported 24 hours a day but updated every day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time, including holidays. It’s important to remember that the conditions may vary from what is being reported. The latest road reports on line at CSiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) Betty Jo Krenz of Woodworth was sentenced Monday in Southeast District Court in Jamestown to over four years in prison, after entering an Alford plea, to charges of theft of property a Class C felony, and theft of property, a Class B misdemeanor. A charge of unauthorized use of identifying information was dropped.
She was sentenced in connection with a a so-called adoption scam.
Krenz, in her late 40’s entered an Alford plea, meaning she acknowledge there was enough evidence to be convicted of the crime, but didn’t admit to the crime.
Krenz turned herself into authorities in June 2018 following arrest warrants.
Families involved accused Krenz of taking money from a Medford, Oregon family under the pretense of facilitating an adoption for them.
Court documents provided by the State’s Attorney, say she used her background, a Spirit Lake social worker, to provide false adoption paper work.
The investigation showed several times when Krenz promise a baby adoption without following through. Restitution to the victims of the scam is to be determined over the next 60 days and added to the sentence.
Update (CSi) A Jamestown woman faces charges in conjunction with a series of dog attacks in town.
22 year old Mariah Bermel, is charged with keeping a dangerous dog and not vaccinating it for rabies.
Court documents show that she’s also charged for conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. It’s the fifth time her pit bull has bitten a person since September 2018.
Bermel says pit bull was a service dog, and wanted to shoot the dog so it would stop biting people.
As reported over the weekend, Jamestown Police issued an alert late Friday, after the dog bit a person near the Buffalo Motel, resulting in serious injuries.
Police Chief Scott Edinger said the dog had bitten at least three people in the 10 days leading up to its capture.
Jamestown (UJ) University of Jamestown students offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program plus free tax help to individuals with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers in need of preparing their own tax returns.
The program is available to the public and students at the University on Saturday, February 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 10 AM to 4 PM. It’s also available Tuesday, February 5th from 11 AM to 2 PM and Thursday, February 7th from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Appointments can be made by calling 701-253-4468 or by emailing vita@uj.edu. leave a message including a phone number. The VITA office can be found in Unruh Sheldon 106.
Two volunteers have been specially certified to prepare nonresident tax returns for international students.
Appointments are needed. Bring any tax document you’ve received, photo ID, and social security card for taxpayers and dependents.
The program cannot do anything with depreciation and inventory for a business.
(CSi) — The National Council for Home Safety and Security (NCHSS) has just released a study that reveals the safest cities in the United States. The study was completed primarily to highlight the cities that have had the least amount of violent and non-violent crimes per population, while also bringing awareness to the cities that are more likely to have crime per capita.
North Dakota, for example, has property crime rates that are nearly 40% lower than the national average, and violent crime rates that fortunately fall below as well. However, as the data shows, there are often vast differences from one city (or state) to the next.
Jamestown ranks the fifth safest city in North Dakota. Click through to the study here: https://www.alarms.org/safest-cities-in-north-dakota/
Bismarck (Gov Burgum’s Office) ) – With most of North Dakota under a wind chill warning for Tuesday, Gov. Doug Burgum and State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler are supporting the judgment of school administrators about whether to close schools in response.
Baesler said local school administrators decide whether to delay school openings, dismiss classes early or cancel school days altogether. Some storm days are already required to be “built in” to a school district’s calendar.
Baesler says, “Each of our North Dakota school districts is different, and our local superintendents are in the best position to judge whether it is appropriate to hold classes on days when the weather is snowy or extremely cold. Our schools across the state are evaluating this new cold snap according to their local weather conditions, and that is how it should be.”
The Department of Public Instruction has information about school closings on its website. A list of frequently asked questions, and the answers to those questions, is here: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/SchoolStaff/SAO/FAQ/closingfaq/
Background information about school closings is here: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/SchoolStaff/SAO/weather/
North Dakota Century Code 37-17.1-05 has been interpreted as giving the governor authority to close schools statewide, but only after first declaring a state of emergency through executive order. This authority has very rarely been exercised, as the decision historically has been left to local superintendents. Of the four winter storm emergencies declared by executive order since 2010, none included an order to close schools.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led House has approved legislation that would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a live birth if they change their mind.
The so-called “abortion reversal” legislation was approved 73-16 Monday. It now goes to the Senate.
Supporters say doctors can give a woman the hormone progesterone to stop an abortion after she has taken the first of two medications needed to complete the abortion.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says there is no medically accepted evidence that a drug-induced abortion can be interrupted.
Abortion-rights groups say the legislation amounts to providing misinformation to woman.
North Dakota’s proposal follows similar and successful bills in Idaho, Utah, South Dakota and Arkansas.
In sports…
Postponements….
Valley City Wrestling at Grand Forks, postponed to Saturday
(UJ) The Jamestown Jimmie basketball game vs Dakota Wesleyan and Family Fun night on Wednesday night in Jamestown has been postponed
Jamestown Blue Jays boys and girls basketball doubleheader scheduled for Jan 28 against Bismarck High have been rescheduled for February 5 due to weather.
(UJ) University of Jamestown men’s wrestling has canceled its dual against Dickinson State University Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Harold Newman Arena. The Jimmies have a Great Plains Athletic Conference road dual against Morningside College (Iowa) on Thursday.
Jamestown (UJ) The University of Jamestown will announce their new football coach at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at Newman Arena.
Jimmie football coach Josh Kittell previously announced he was taking the position as recruiting coordinator at NDSU.
NDAPSSA Class B Basketball Polls
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
Boys
Eighth poll
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. Hillsboro-CV (11) 12-1 171 1
2. Thompson 12-1 171 1
3. Four Winds-Minn. (2) 12-1 161 3
4. Rugby 13-1 122 5
5. Shiloh Christian 12-2 103 6
6. Richland 10-2 76 9
7. Bishop Ryan 12-2 73 7
8. Kindred 10-2 45 4
9. Cavalier 10-2 43 8
10. White Shield 14-1 31 10
Others receiving votes: New Rockford-Sheyenne (11-2), Grafton (10-2), Central Cass (6-6), Beulah (8-3), Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (12-2), Hatton-Northwood (10-3), Larimore (9-4), Madaree (12-2), Dunseith (10-3), LaMoure-Litchville-Marion (11-3).
Girls
Ninth poll
Team Rec. Pts. LW
1. Grafton (13) 13-1 183 1
2. Kidder County (6) 17-0 173 2
3. Langdon 13-2 131 5
4. Thompson 15-2 117 3
5. Trenton 17-0 99 7
6. Kindred 12-3 81 6
7. Four Winds-Minn. 14-2 57 NR
8. Carrington 14-2 54 9
9. Velva 14-2 53 4
10. Hettinger-S 14-1 46 10
Others receiving votes: Rugby (14-3), Linton-HMB (16-2), Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood (14-2), Center-Stanton (15-2).
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Legislature should be prepared to set aside money to treat problems that will result from legalizing sports betting in the state, lawmakers were told Monday.
North Dakota is one of many states attempting to capitalize on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision that lifts a federal ban on sports gambling. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow sports betting to generate revenue for the charitable gambling industry and the state.
Two Republican lawmakers, Reps. Jason Dockter of Bismarck and Thomas Beadle of Fargo, introduced separate legislation that would allow sports betting, hoping to generate revenue for the charitable gambling industry and the state.
But while most people can gamble without getting hooked, it becomes a “life-altering addiction” for others, said Lisa Vig of Gamblers Choice, a treatment program of Lutheran Social Services in Fargo.
Dockter’s bill would permit gambling on college and professional sports, while Beadle’s would allow only the latter. Neither bill has a provision to fund counseling for compulsive gamblers. Vig said she would support the legislation if that provision is included.
NBA-PELICANS-DAVIS
Agent says Davis wants out of New Orleans
UNDATED (AP) — Anthony Davis’ agent says the five-time All-Star has told the New Orleans Pelicans that he wants to be traded to a contending team.
Agent Rich Paul confirmed the request to The Associated Press early Monday. ESPN first reported that Davis has told the Pelicans he wants to go elsewhere.
The Pelicans have issued a statement saying they will make a deal on their terms and their deadline, adding that they will only accept a trade that makes the most sense for the team.
Davis is having the best season of his career, averaging 29.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game. He’ll almost certainly become a six-time All-Star later this week when the NBA announces the full rosters for this year’s game that will be played Feb. 17 in Charlotte.
In other NBA news:
— Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has undergone surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb. Head coach Kenny Atkinson declined to provide a timeline for Dinwiddie’s return. The 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 17.2 points, mostly coming off the bench.
— Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (oh-lah-DEE’-poh) has undergone surgery for a season-ending ruptured tendon in his right knee. The Pacers’ top scorer was injured in last Wednesday’s victory against Toronto. He was averaging 19.2 points and was hoping to make the All-Star Game for the second straight season.
— Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a pair of bone bruises in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in about six weeks. Jones took an awkward fall in Miami’s win at New York on Sunday, prompting concern that he could have damage the structure of the knee.
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Blue Devils clobber Irish, Raiders halt skid
UNDATED (AP) — Duke’s heralded freshmen trio of Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish lit up Notre Dame for 56 points in leading the Blue Devils to their fourth straight win.
Williamson delivered 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks as second-ranked Duke ripped Notre Dame, 83-61 at South Bend. He scored nine points while the Blue Devils were building a 17-2 lead.
Barrett chipped 17 points and nine boards, while Reddish had 13 points to help the Blue Devils improve to 18-2.
The other top-25 team in action was Texas Tech, and the 16th-ranked Red Raiders snapped a three-game Big 12 losing streak by whipping TCU, 84-65. Jarrett Culver scored 12 of his 18 points after halftime, including two punctuating dunks in the closing minutes as Tech moved to 17-4 overall.
SUPER BOWL-WEATHER
Snow forecast for Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta has never handled snow very well, and the city is bracing for a possible winter storm just as thousands of fans begin pouring into town for Super Bowl 53.
A winter storm watch goes into effect at 4 a.m. Tuesday for Atlanta, a city known for grinding to a halt even in relatively light snowfalls.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that state offices in more than 30 counties in the northern part of the state would be closed Tuesday, including those in the Atlanta area.
The National Weather Service projects that up to an inch of snow is possible Tuesday in Atlanta, with up to 2 inches in far northern suburbs. Forecasters warn of the possibility of ice-glazed roads and highways.
The snow forecast comes five years after cars, trucks and school buses became marooned on Atlanta freeways in what became known as “snow jam.”
However, The Weather Channel is predicting a high of 58 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 50 for Sunday’s game between the Rams and Patriots.
The two teams went through media day on Monday, a little more than 24 hours after arriving in Atlanta.
NFL-SAINTS-RAMS-PLAYOFF LAWSUIT
Federal case over the NFC title game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A longshot lawsuit seeking a possible do-over of the NFC championship game has been moved from state court in Louisiana to federal court.
At issue is the failure of officials to call interference or roughness penalties when a Rams player leveled a Saints receiver with a helmet-to-helmet hit at a crucial point in the playoff game. The Rams won overtime and are set to play the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
The lawsuit by two Saints season ticket holders says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should implement a league rule that could mean reversal of a game’s result or the rescheduling of a game. The NFL’s lawyers say the rule doesn’t apply in matters involving referees’ decisions.
NFL-COLTS-VINATIERI
Vinatieri could be NFL’s oldest player next season
UNDATED (AP) — Kicker Adam Vinatieri has signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
The 46-year-old Vinatieri will again be the league’s oldest active player next season if he makes the Colts out of training camp. Should he play beyond his birthday on Dec. 28, he would join fellow kickers George Blanda and Morten Andersen as the only 47-year-olds to appear in an NFL game.
He begins next season as the NFL’s career scoring leader with 2,600 points and career leader in field goals made with 582.
In other NFL news:
— The Bills have re-signed long snapper Reid Ferguson to a three-year contract. Ferguson was an exclusive rights free agent and returns for a fourth season with Buffalo.
— Lions linebacker Trevor Bates is undergoing a psychological evaluation at a New York City hospital after his weekend arrest, according to his agent. Bates was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at a hotel near LaGuardia Airport after allegedly refusing to pay a $32 cab fare for a ride from Manhattan. Police say they were ready to let him go with an appearance ticket if he didn’t have any outstanding warrants, but Bates refused to be fingerprinted and punched a sergeant in the face.
NHL-SCHEDULE
Pens, Jets fall
UNDATED (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets have come out of the NHL All-Star break with losses against the two worst teams in the Metropolitan Division.
The Devils came into Pittsburgh with the NHL’s worst road record before Travis Zajac (ZAY’-jak) collected a goal and three assists in New Jersey’s 6-3 win over the Penguins. Keith Kincaid turned back 37 shots and Pavel Zacha (ZAH’-kah) scored a power-play goal to put the Devils ahead 6-1 with 6:23 remaining.
Kyle Palmieri also scored with the man advantage as the Devils improved to 6-17-3 away from Newark.
Derick Brassard, Matt Cullen and Bryan Rust did the scoring for the Pens in their fourth loss in five games.
The Flyers picked up their fourth straight win as Travis Konecny (kah-NEHK’-nee) scored the tiebreaking goal and had an assist in a 3-1 victory against the Jets. Konecny snapped a 1-1 tie late in the second period before setting up James van Riemsdyk’s (REEMZ’-dyks) insurance goal.
Carter Hart stopped 31 shots and improved to 7-5-1 since being recalled last month.
NHL-MAPLE LEAFS/KINGS TRADE
Leafs get Muzzin from Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin (MUH’-zihn) from Los Angeles.
The Kings receive forward Carl Grundstrom and the rights to unsigned defenseman Sean Durzi in the deal along with a 2019 first-rounder. The 29-year-old Muzzin has four goals and 17 assists in 50 games this season.
MLB-METS WILSON
Mets reliever: Many teams would rather make money than win
UNDATED (AP) — Newly-signed New York Mets reliever Justin Wilson says the number of teams not pursuing free agents has damaged the market.
Wilson told reporters Monday that “there are only certain teams that are willing to spend money to compete.” The left-hander was on a conference call with reporters after finalizing his two-year, $10 million contract with the Mets.
Astros ace Justin Verlander was quoted last weekend by the Houston Chronicle expressing similar sentiments.
In other MLB news:
— The Royals and versatile second baseman Whit Merrifield have agreed to a four-year, $16.25 million contract, pending a physical. Merrifield led the American League with 193 hits and 45 stolen bases last season while batting .304 with 12 home runs and 60 RBIs. He’s a lifetime .293 hitter in 384 games since breaking into the majors with the Royals in 2016.
— Emilio Bonifacio (bih-nih-FAH’-see-oh) is one of five players to accept minor league contracts and spring training invitations with the Tampa Bay Rays. Bonifacio has played for eight teams over parts of 11 seasons, batting .256 with 13 home runs, 165 RBIs and 166 stolen bases. The Rays also worked out minor league packages with right-handed pitchers Ricardo Pinto, Casey Sadler, Luis Santos and Cole Sulser.
BASEBALL-CARIBBEAN SERIES
Caribbean Series moving from Venezuela to Panama
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Baseball’s Caribbean Series has been moved from Venezuela to Panama for security reasons.
The series will begin on Feb. 4 at Rod Carew National Stadium in Panama City.
Violent street protests have erupted in Venezuela since opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido declared himself interim president in defiance of President Nicolas Maduro.
Major League Baseball had urged players and staff not travel to Venezuela for the series.
NASCAR-GAMBLING
NASCAR bans drivers, team members from betting on races
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR has banned all drivers and team members from betting on its races as part of new gambling guidelines established in this season’s rulebook.
NASCAR employees are prohibited from disclosing confidential information and from requesting insider information that could potentially help “their own gain or for the gain of others.” They are allowed to participate in fantasy sports relating to the three national touring series, Cup, Xfinity and Truck. But they may not accept prizes with a value of more than $250 in any games.
NASCAR partnered with Sportradar Integrity Services to develop a comprehensive gambling policy intended to protect the integrity of the sport.
Dover International Speedway opened an on-site betting kiosk last fall, becoming the only track to allow sports gambling on its property.
Mens college basketball poll…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennessee stays atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a second straight week. The Volunteers earned 48 of 64 first-place votes to extend the program’s first stint at No. 1 since February 2008. Tennessee (18-1) has won 14 straight games. The top six remained unchanged, with Duke sitting at No. 2, followed by Virginia, Gonzaga, Michigan and Michigan State. Kentucky moved past Nevada to reach No. 7, while North Carolina and Marquette each rose two spots to round out the top 10. No. 17 Purdue, No. 24 Wisconsin and No. 25 Florida State are back in the poll, replacing Auburn, Iowa and Mississippi.
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