Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan 29

CSi Weather…

…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY…

 

Forecast

.TUESDAY NIGHT…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 Evening….

No Travel Advisory LIFTED for northeast; Travel Alert remains in effect for portions of eastern  ND

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota HighwayPatrol (NDHP) have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for northeast North Dakota incuding Grand Forks and surrounding areas.

A Travel Alert is in effect for the northeast portion of the state including Grand Forks and surrounding areas due to reduced visibility. In addition, a Travel Alert remains in effect for Valley City,
Jamestown, Ellendale and Ashley due to blowing snow creating areas of reduced visibility. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of changing conditions.

 

The National Weather Service has a Wind Chill Warning out for most of the state until noon (CST) on Thursday. A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

 

If traveling here are some tips to keep you safe:

Carry a fully charged cell phone.

Let someone know when you depart, your route, and expected arrival time.

Dress according to weather conditions. Keep dry and wear clothing in layers.

Do not leave without a full fuel tank.

Pack a winter survival kit with items such as blankets, candle, water,
flashlight and food.

If you were to become stranded; stay with your vehicle, run the engine if
extremely cold, and keep exhaust pipe clear of snow.

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 .

 

Bismarck  (NDAC)  The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces that Brian Rau has been selected for induction into the state’s Aviation Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on the evening of March 5th, at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium banquet in Bismarck, ND. Brian Rau will join the prestigious aviation hall of fame group that currently includes 43 other individuals who have all had a significant impact to the growth, development, and promotion of aviation in North Dakota. For more information on the North Dakota aviation Hall of Fame, visit https://ndacaero.com/hall-of-fame/.

 

Brian Rau began his career in aviation in 1975 when he received his private pilot license. Brian’s start to aviation came from his father, who had been aerial spraying their farmland after gaining flight experience in Korea flying combat missions in an F-80. In 1979, Brian received his commercial pilot’s license and returned to his family farm after receiving a higher education degree in agronomy. Brian’s passion for flight grew as he established Medina Flying Service and since that time, he has become actively involved in the agricultural aviation industry at all levels – grower, local, state, regional, and national. His passion about sustaining and growing the industry through technology and education while ensuring safety for all involved has helped him become well known as a leader within the aviation industry.

 

Brian has been an active member of the North Dakota Agricultural Applicator Association for over 30 years. Over that time, Brian has also served on multiple national boards and committees and he has held leadership positions where he was able to advocate for the interests of North Dakota aviators. Brian was the chair of a national committee that developed the professional operating guidelines for the aerial application industry. That guiding document is now being used to develop international standards for the industry by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO). Brian is currently a PAASS presenter (Professional Aerial Applicator Support System), a role in which he travels to state and regional Aerial Application Conferences to provide information to other Aerial Applicators regarding safety. Brian has also been a leader through the Recreational Aviation Foundation in advocating and promoting backcountry aviation to remote and scenic natural areas throughout the United States.

Brian’s love for aviation is contagious and he has encouraged and helped many people to understand and advocate for the aviation industry. Brian has also worked to inspire and promote aviation careers to the next generation by presenting and visiting with youth at multiple aviation education functions throughout the state. One such example of this is his annual attendance at the North Dakota’s Business Aviation Association’s 5th grade career fair where he utilizes his aircraft and experience to help educate and spark interest in nearly 900 students from across the region.

 

UPDATE:

Bismarck (KFYR)  Around noon on Tuesday, the Central Dakota Communications Center received notice of a small Cirrus SR22 plane that made an emergency landing nine miles south of Bismarck near the McLean Bottoms Gun Range.

(Photo by KFYR)

The pilot notified air traffic control that he was having an oil pressure issue.

The two people on board are safe.

Cirrus SR22 planes do have parachutes that can be deployed allowing the plane to come down slower, however it was not deployed in this instance.

The Bismarck Rural Fire Department, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, and Metro Area Ambulance are on scene.

According to the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department they are sending a snowmobile unit to the scene.

Click here for updates from KFYR

 

 

Bismarck  (Valley News Live) The North Dakota Department of Health is accepting applications for entities interested in obtaining a registration certificate to operate a dispensary in the Devils Lake, Dickinson, Jamestown, and Minot regions under the North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program.

Applications will be accepted through February 26, 2019 at 3 p.m. central time.

“The four regions represent the third and final open application period for dispensaries,” stated Jason Wahl, director of the Division of Medical Marijuana. “We anticipate entities being selected in these four regions near the end of March or beginning of April.”

In 2018, the NDDoH selected dispensaries eligible for certification for the Bismarck/Mandan, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Williston regions.

No additional dispensary open application periods are anticipated.

An applicant must determine which region(s) they will be applying for.

The same legal entity may apply in multiple regions but can only hold one registration certificate under the Medical Marijuana Program.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House wants to rename a highway in the western part of the state to honor military veterans.The House voted 91-1 Tuesday to designate state Highway 22 as the Veterans Memorial Highway.The highway runs 156 miles from the South Dakota border to the junction of Highway 23 near New Town.The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has endorsed legislation that would charge owners of electric and hybrid vehicles an annual fee.The Senate approved the bill 26-19 on Tuesday. It now goes to the House for consideration.Grand Forks Republican Sen. Curt Kreun sponsored the measure. He says all vehicles contribute to wear and tear on the state’s roads and drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles should pay their fair share.North Dakota is among 30 states that don’t levy a fee for owners of electric vehicles. Eight states charge annual fees for drivers of hybrid vehicles.The legislation says owners of electric vehicles would be charged $110 annually. Hybrid vehicle owners would pay $50 a year.Data show there are 3,850 hybrids and 141 electric vehicles registered in the state. 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota education officials are opposing legislation that would require drug testing of teachers, administrators and school board members.The Senate Education Committee took testimony on the two bills Tuesday.Education officials say the measures are likely unconstitutional and would be a big cost to school districts.Democratic Sen. Richard Marcellais from Belcourt is the lead sponsor of the bill that would require random drug testing of school board members. And West Fargo Republican Sen. David Clemens is sponsoring the measure that would require testing of school personnel.They say schools are advertised as drug-free and their legislation is an opportunity to prove it.Education officials say there is no evidence of widespread drug use by school officials in North Dakota.The committee took no immediate action on the measures.

 

In sports..

(UJ)   The Jamestown Jimmie  Men’s and Women’s basketball games vs Dakota Wesleyan  and Family Fun night on Wednesday night in Jamestown  have been postponed due to extremely cold weather, and  rescheduled for Monday, February 4, at Harold Newman Arena.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Directly contradicting President Donald Trump, U.S. intelligence agencies have told Congress that North Korea is unlikely to dismantle its nuclear arsenal, that the Islamic State group remains a threat and that the Iran nuclear deal is working. The chiefs made no mention of a crisis at the border for which Trump has considered declaring a national emergency. Their analysis stands in sharp contrast to Trump’s focus on security gaps at the border as the biggest threat facing the U.S.CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s embattled President Nicolas Maduro is seeking to beef up his nation’s defense in response to growing tensions with the United States. Maduro spoke before a gathering of troops Tuesday and set a new goal of expanding Venezuela’s civilian armed militia to 2 million members by mid-April.LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas shooting survivor says despite the fact the FBI found no specific motive by the gunman, he shouldn’t have been able to stockpile the weapons used to kill 58 people in October 2017. Stephanie Dobyns Welleck of San Francisco reacted to the FBI’s final report Tuesday, saying there should be limits on the number of guns one person should own. Police reported finding 49 guns in Stephen Paddock’s hotel rooms and homes in Reno and Mesquite, Nevada. Authorities say all were legally owned.LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers have passed a non-binding motion calling on the government to rule out leaving the European Union on March 29 without a divorce agreement. Businesses fear economic chaos if Britain crashes out of the bloc without a deal regulating the terms of the divorce. An amendment ruling out a “no-deal” departure passed 318 votes to 310 on Tuesday night.WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s longtime friend and confidant Roger Stone has made an uncharacteristically silent exit from his court hearing. Stone raised his hands to make victory signs but didn’t speak publicly Tuesday as he left the Washington federal courthouse, where he had pleaded not guilty plea to charges filed in the special counsel’s Russia probe. Stone was arrested last week in Florida and spent the weekend publicly blasting special counsel Robert Mueller’s case against him as politically motivated.