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…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY…
* WHERE…Kidder, Stutsman, Sioux, Emmons, Logan, La Moure,
McIntosh and Dickey counties.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 8 to 14 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze
expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY…
* WHERE…Portions of southeast North Dakota. Including the Valley City area.
* WHAT…Significant blizzard conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around
one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very difficult to
impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility, leading to whiteout conditions. Strong winds could
cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Forecast…
.REST OF TODAY…Snow. Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Snow
accumulation around 1 inch. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT…Snow. Blowing and drifting snow,possibly mixed with
freezing rain after midnight in the Valley City area. Very windy. Snow may
be heavy at times. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times
after midnight. Snow accumulation 7 to 10 inches.
Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch.
Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY…Cloudy. Snow in the morning. Blowing and drifting
snow in the morning, then areas of blowing and drifting snow in
the afternoon. Very windy. Visibility one quarter mile or less at
times in the morning. Snow accumulation around 2 inches. Storm
total around 9- 13 inches. Highs around 30. North winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts to around 60 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing and drifting snow
through the night. Windy. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 10.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 30.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 30.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Lows around 15.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Wednesday night through Thursday.
Strong storm system will move into the plains with precipitation
spreading southwest to northeast late Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday night.
Locations south of I-94 may initially see rain or
even heavy rain, as well as light icing due to freezing rain
before transitioning to snow.
This transition will result in a large spread in snow amounts from the south to the north, with the heaviest axis of snow currently more likely to occur from Valley City to Grand Forks Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
This may extended across far northwest Minnesota. Within this
heavy snow axis snow accumulations may range from 6 to 12″, with
locally higher amounts possible.
In addition, very strong north winds gusting 45 to 60 mph may combine with blowing snow to create significant drifting and blowing Wednesday night through Thursday.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown city crews will begin the full snow plowing program starting Friday, March 15, 2019 at 4:00 a.m. beginning with the Emergency routes.
City crews will begin plowing residential areas at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019.
Crews will continue work during the night with the Downtown district beginning at 11:00 pm.
City Ordinance Section 25-10 requires that a property owner keep the sidewalk adjoining the property clear of snow and ice. Do not deposit snow or ice on the city street after the city plow has cleared the street. These violations are class B misdemeanors under the general penalty and will result in a fine.
PLEASE NOTE:
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.
City of Jamestown, offices will be closed on Thursday. Only the road to the hospital will be maintained for emergency purposes.
No garbage or recycling collection on Thursday. It will be collected Friday, March 15, as conditions allow
Jamestown (CSi) Due to inclement weather forecast for Thursday, and team travel concerns, the NAIA Women’s Wrestling Invitational will be a one day event and will happen Saturday, March 16.
All rounds and competitions, including the championship matches will be retained.
Doors to Harold Newman Arena will open Saturday at 7:00 a.m. with competition beginning at 8:00 p.m. and finals 7:00 p.m.
The planned banquet will now be held on Friday at the same times.
Those needing to pick up shirts and passes need to do that on Wednesday.
Below is ticket information and schedule of events:
Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students for the entire day.
| Schedule: |
Saturday, March 168 a.m. Session #2: Session #3: 6 p.m. 7 p.m. |
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Grant Executive Board on Wednesday meeting at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School, heard Capital Construction funding requests from Jamestown Parks and Recreation, and the Jamestown Soccer Club.
In attendance were: Board Members, President, Matt Woods, Taylor Barnes, Tena Lawrence, and Frank Balak. Ex Officio Member, Pam Phillips representing the Jamestown City Council.
Tourism Director Searle Swedlund.
Goals and Objectives of Capital Construction Fund were reviewed.
Searle pointed out that there is a total yearly amount in the fund, of $80,000 which is divided between the two rounds of funding requests, March 1, and October 1, each year.
The funds are held by the City of Jamestown.
With Requests:
Doug Hogan representing Jamestown Parks and Recreation, requested $50,000 to replace the Jack Brown Stadium first base line bleachers, with metal bleachers, and a new press box. The application states the cost of the bleacher replacement is estimated at $118,000 and for the press box replacement, $57,500. The total project cost is estimated at $225,800 including demolition of the existing structures, and concrete work.
He added that the replacement is due to safety concerns, pointing out the new bleachers will allow fans to sit behind each other.
Some spectator seating was lost when the new dugouts were installed, being higher than the old ones.
The new bleachers will be ADA accessible.
Plans are to start the project this fall, with demolition with the seating installed in the spring of 2020 completion in the spring of 2020.
Next baseball season the press box will have a temporary location, noting there is enough seating to accommodate baseball crowds, and all games will be held as scheduled.
A temporary P.A. system will be used during renovations.
Other funding of $145,000 is planned to come from Parks and Recreation and private donations.
The request pointed out that tourism will benefit from the improvements as Jack Brown Stadium will be able to host not only state and regional and conference tournaments, at the high school and college levels, plus hosting 4-5 tournaments for amateur, American Legion, and Babe Ruth baseball, bringing thousands of people to the community every year. There have also been discussions of bringing a collegiate wood-bat team to play in Jamestown.
After discussion the Grant Executive Board voted to fund $20,000 half of the present funding available this round, with Parks & Recreation invited to re quest additional funds in the next round in October
Director, Tommy Nienhaus representing the Jamestown Soccer Club stated that $34,724 is needed for the soccer field goals, based on bids. The goals vary in size, depending on the age of the players. He said the new goals with a life expectancy of 10-12- years, meet all requirements and guidelines under the North Dakota Soccer Association, would enable the Soccer Club to host tournaments in Jamestown, that usually attracts 80-100 teams with rosters of 12-18 players for each team, adding that the ability of host a June 7-9 tournament in Jamestown this year, depends on this grant funding.
He added the goal of the soccer club is host multiple and regional tournaments in Jamestown within three years.
Local businesses would be able to set up booths during the tournaments.
The Grant Executive board voted to fund, $25,829, half of the $40,000 available in the fund, this round, plus $5,829 no longer earmarked for another grant request that will not be used for that organization.
Jamestown (CSi) The James River Figure Skating Club’s Annual Ice Show, “Dance Your Skates Off,” is at Wilson Arena in Jamestown, Friday March 15 at 7-p..m., Saturday the 16 at 2-p.m., and 7-p.m., and Sunday the 17 at 2-p.m.
The James River Figure Skating Club Ice Show is an annual event designed to showcase the skills our skaters have learned throughout the year while providing quality entertainment for the community and raising much needed funds for JRFSC. This event compares to a dancer’s recital, but on a much grander scale.
For more information call 701-320-7217.
Jamestown (CSi) Saturday March 23, marks the 41st Jamestown Runnin O’ The Green fundraiser through Jamestown.
Organizer and founder of the original event, The Not So Famous River Run, that evolved into the Runnin’ O’ The green, Larry Knoblich says no specific the goal is mind this year.
This year the Run is in Memory of Dean Anderson.
On The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Larry said, dollars raised go to support Camp Grassick, serving both mentally and physically challenged individuals and selected local cancer patients .
In 2018 $40,000 was raised for Camp Grassick, $10,000 for local cancer patients.
The list of cancer patients to receive the funds comes by “word of mouth,” by contacting Larry Knoblich.
He adds, that over the years, $340,000 have been donated to Camp Grassick, and $105,000 to local cancer patients. All proceeds go directly to those causes, with no administrative fees involved.
Those wishing to make a monetary donation can send a check, written to Camp Grassick, with Runnin O The Green in the memo area.
He says those entering may be a team or and individual. He points out that participants must be at least 21 years old.
Early Registration is at: Wildside Creations, where $30 shirt orders are taken, and Cork & Barrell Liquors by March 20, along with the Corner Bar.
On Friday March 22, early registration is at the Elks Club is from 4-p.m., to 9-p.m.
All on the 23rd register at The Buff, the Knights of Columbus Hall, and the Elks Club.
On race day, March 23 registration at Frontier Fort starts at 11-a.m, with the first flight of runners leaving at 2-p.m., please carry an legal ID card when registering, and on-demand.
The first heat leaves Frontier Fort at 2-p.m., other heats will leave the starting area at: 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, and 2:40 p.m., all other runners will leave at 2:50-p.m.
The run finishes at Shady’s at the Gladstone.
Remember, Registration/donation is $10 for the Run, or before race day, $30 including the T-shirt. (Shirt order deadline, March 20 at Wildside Creations.
The pub stops along the way include: The All Vets Club, Buffalo Lanes, Corner Bar, Cork & Barrell (At the Elks location), Fred’s Den, Frontier Fort Bar & Grill, Jonny B’s Brickhouse, Knights of Columbus Hall, Office Bar & Lounge, and Wonder Sports Bar. Alcoholic beverages must be consumed in the establishments or with the fenced in outdoor area. Growlers will be allowed to be taken off premises in properly sealed containers.
Larry says alcohol need…not…be consumed to participate, or drink in moderation. To those drinking alcohol, Larry points out that “Binge Drinking Kills.”
He cautions runners to be weary of traffic and drivers to be watchful of participants, and not to litter along the way.
He asks that participants watch out for each other along the route.
Rides will be available on race day, by calling: 701-320-3751, or 701-658-0087, starting at 10:30 a.m., ending at 2-a.m.
Larry thanks, Jerry Iverson Construction, and the group of drivers for their continued financial support, and R.M. Stoudt for furnishing some vehicles.
Poster printing by The Press Room.
For more information contact Larry Knoblich at 701-269-0603, or send donations to the Jamestown Elks Club at P.O. Box 990 Jamestown, ND 58402.
The event will be recorded by CSi Cable 10 The Replay Channel. Be watching for the 2019 replay dates.
The Legislative Council, which is the Legislature’s research arm, says the records are not protected from disclosure.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The possible misallocation of millions of dollars in North Dakota oil money may have affected a third constitutional fund, lawmakers were told Wednesday.
The Legislature for the past few weeks has been dealing with the revelation that about $137 million in state revenue from the oil-rich Fort Berthold reservation did not go the common schools trust fund and the foundation aid stabilization fund, as it should have.
State engineer Garland Erbele told the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee that the constitution-mandated resources trust fund that benefits water projects was shorted, too, by about $125 million.
Erbele said there are $1.5 billion in water project needs in North Dakota and “those dollars could have been used.”
Republican leaders have argued the money was correctly distributed by GOP Republican state Treasurer Kelly Schmidt, based on guidance from the attorney general’s office in 2012. But they have introduced legislation that would begin steering some oil tax money into the funds for now on, but not retroactively.
Education and water groups told lawmakers Wednesday the money should be repaid retroactively.
The committee took no immediate action on the legislation.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been indicted in New York on state charges, seen as a strategy for preventing a potential presidential pardon.
An indictment unsealed Wednesday in Manhattan accuses the 69-year-old Manafort of conducting a yearlong residential mortgage fraud scheme that netted millions of dollars.
The indictment filed March 7 was unsealed the same day Manafort was sentenced in Washington in the second of two federal cases against him.
He would serve more than seven years in prison in those cases. Trump has repeatedly defended him and floated the idea of granting a pardon, but would not be able to do so in a state case.
BOSTON (AP) — The FBI says actress Lori Loughlin (LAWK’-lin) has been taken into custody in connection with a scheme in which wealthy parents paid bribes to get their children into top colleges.
FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller says Loughlin is in custody Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. She is scheduled to appear in court there in the afternoon.
Prosecutors allege Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, paid $500,000 to have their two daughters labeled as recruits to the University of Southern California crew team, even though neither is a rower.
They were among 50 people charged in the scheme.
Loughlin became famous as the wholesome Aunt Becky in the 1980s and ’90s sitcom “Full House.” She has lately become the queen of the Hallmark channel with her holiday movies and the series “When Calls the Heart.”
Federal court papers detail how college entrance exam policies aimed at helping students with disabilities were exploited to enable cheating in a massive college admissions bribery scandal.
At least 50 people were charged in the scheme, which included not only admissions test cheating but also bribing coaches to gain admission into elite schools.
An affidavit made public Tuesday alleges that parents were told to seek disability accommodations for their children and then request the exams be given at centers where test administrators were bribed “to allow a third party to facilitate cheating.” Court papers say clients paid $15,000 to $75,000 per test structured as charitable donations.
HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — A spokesman for Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation is telling The Associated Press that the agency was asked by Ethiopian authorities to analyze the black boxes from Sunday’s plane crash but declined because it lacked the necessary software.
Spokesman Germout Freitag said Wednesday that he doesn’t know where the black boxes will be sent next.
An Ethiopian Airlines spokesman said flight recorders from the jet will be sent to a European country for analysis because Ethiopia lacks the technology to examine them.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday, killing all 157 people on board. The disaster is the second with a Max 8 plane in just five months and has set off a wave of groundings of the planes around the world.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Night is falling at the site of a collapsed school building in Nigeria as search and rescue workers make frantic efforts to find what could be scores of children in the ruins.
The evening call to prayer has been heard as hundreds of anxious people watch in the heart of the country’s commercial capital, Lagos.
An emergency official has said more than 40 people have been found but it is not known how many are dead.
Workers have carried several dust-covered children, some moving and some still, to waiting ambulances.
Nigeria’s president says that “it touches one to lose precious lives in any kind of mishap, particularly those so young and tender.”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order putting a moratorium on executions in the most populous state.
Newsom signed the order Wednesday granting a reprieve to the state’s 737 death row inmates for as long as the Democrat is governor. It doesn’t change any convictions or sentences and won’t allow anyone to be released from prison.
Newsom says his views on the death penalty were shaped 40 years ago through his grandfather’s and father’s advocacy on behalf of a wrongfully convicted man.
His order also repeals California’s lethal injection protocols and closes the state’s never-before-used death chamber at a state prison. California hasn’t executed anyone since 2006.
President Donald Trump says Newsom is “defying voters.” California voters narrowly approved a ballot measure to speed up executions in 2016.
SAO PAULO (AP) — The governor of Sao Paulo says two young men, wearing hoods and carrying several weapons, opened fired at a school in southern Brazil, killing eight people before taking their own lives.
Wednesday’s shooting happened in a public school in Suzano, a suburb of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city.
Gov. Joao Doria says the two attackers were believed to be between 20 and 25 years old. He says authorities don’t believe the two were former students.
Doria says the dead included two teachers and six students, and several more people had been hospitalized after sustaining injuries.
Latin America’s largest nation has the largest number of annual homicides in the world, but school shootings are rare.
Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro recently announced that gun ownership controls would be loosened.
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