Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 13

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Increasing clouds. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to

15 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds

5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

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

winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to south 15 to 20 mph in the

afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the lower 50s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs around 60.

 

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday evening and

Monday night south, however severe weather is not expected.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday night.

Some stronger storms, even a few severe storms, are possible across central North Dakota Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The second chance for precipitation arrives Friday. Precipitation

chances increase and become more widespread early Friday and

continue through the weekend.

This will also lead to cooler temperatures for the weekend, with highs in the 50s and 60s.

 

 

Valley City   (CSi)  CSi TV & Internet service was interrupted in Valley City Sunday morning due to a pickup truck crash that knocked down several Public Works utility poles on  12th Street Northwest . The pickup hit a utility pole, a parked pickup, and came to rest on its top. The driver of the truck was airlifted to a Fargo Hospital for treatment of serious injuries after the crash. The man’s condition has not been released.

The outage also effected Internet Service in Jamestown Sunday morning.  As of 11:30am normal CSi Internet Service was restored in Jamestown,  and shortly thereafter TV & Internet service for Valley City returned to  normal.

Valley City Public Works crews worked to replace the poles and restore power in the area.   CSi fiber technicians then were able to start the fiber splicing needed to repair the main transmission fiber severed by the crash.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out about 1:15 -p.m., Friday to a fire involving storage sheds, located in the backyard of a structure, at 1307 11th Street Southeast, near 13^th Avenue Southeast, north of Casey’s General Store.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says, the structure was involved in flames when the units arrived on the scene.

He says the shed were destroyed, as the investigation into the cause is under investigation.

No Injuries were reported  with Four City Fire Units and 20 fire fighters were on the scene an hour and 40 minutes.

City fire Chief Jim Reuther, and Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger said, emergency responders had a difficult time in accessing the fire scene due to onlookers impeding their efforts.

They remind residents to stay away from any fire scene to allow authorities to do their job.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Jamestown’s Citywide Cleanup the week is May 13 through May 16, 2019.

During that week residents are asked to place unwanted and discarded items on the roadway as close to the curb or shoulder, as possible, to be picked up by city crews at no charge.

The items must be out by 7-a.m., the day of your cleanup. Crews will not return for any items.

Items accepted for Citywide Clean Up pick up include, small branches, less than four feet in length and less than two inches wide, and tied in bundles.

Basic household items, small scale building and remodeling debris, wood, lumber, and non-creosoted landscaping timbers, carpeting.

Items not accepted include large quantities of clothing, linens, regular garbage, stoves dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, items containing freon.

Also NOT ACCEPTED, electronics, including no T.Vs, antifreeze,  oil, lead acid batteries. Paint, lawnmowers, snowblowers, propane tanks, automotive products, paint, lawn mowers, gas cans, and bio-medical waste.

Take non accepted items to  Gerdau Ameristeel, West End Hide & Fur,

Other items can be disposed of in regular garbage, recycling.

Take such items as tires, and automotive oil, to the city baler/landfill.  There may be a disposal charge for some items.  Photo identification showing proof of residency is required.

The Citywide Clean Up Week pick up schedule:

Monday, May 13th – Southeast section
Tuesday, May 14th – Southwest section
Wednesday, May 15th – Northwest section
Thursday, May 16th – Northeast section

Flyers outlining Citywide Cleanup, including the map, available at City Hall.

Any questions, by contacting Jamestown City Hall at 701-252-5900.

Valley City (CSi)  The City of Valley City and two police officers have been served with notice of a lawsuit.

WDAY reports, the suit and complaint were filed in U.S. District Court, on May 3, 2019 by  the Aaland Law Firm.  City Attorney Carl Martineck says Valley City Police Officers Christopher Olson and Wade Hannig, along with the City of Valley City were served.

He says the city and police  officers intend to defend the suit’s allegations, vigorously .

Each, is entitled to have all of the facts surrounding the arrest of Warren Lindvold   July 15, 2018   heard, and to defend the professionalism of these police officers.

Martineck  says, in accordance with the City’s agreement with the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund, outside counsel has been appointed to defend the City and the officers this action.

Any further inquiries can be directed to the appointed attorney representing the city through the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund.

Jamestown  (Chamber)  Members of the chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the chamber Ambassadors recently presented the Business of the Month Award to S&R Truck Plaza of Jamestown for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.  The business is located at 1609 Business Loop E in Jamestown and they can be reached at 701-252-3523.

The nomination stated, “Just call me an old truck driver that has been on the road for a long time. I have seen many changes over the years with full-service truck stops changing over to convenience stores with diesel pumps. Recently I pulled into the truck stop on the east side of Jamestown and realized it had an attached restaurant just like the “good old days.” I went in and had a one of the best nights of my life having supper there. Real food, homemade pie and especially waitresses that were some of the best. They had manners, courtesy and a sense of humor. Both waitresses served food, cleaned up and kept the coffee cups full. The food was great, plentiful and very reasonably priced. I got up early and went in for breakfast, same story again! Food like that makes drivers like me fat! This establishment is a true asset to your community. I have recently been assigned this this area as my area of deliveries and I will be back!”

The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.  This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. S&R Truck Plaza, along with all of the other monthly winners, will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded at the Chamber’s annual banquet in January of 2020.  Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com .  Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

 

Bismarck (CSi)   – The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ eight regional human service centers are holding their regularly scheduled advisory group meeting this month at their respective centers in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston.

Center directors will share operational updates, including information on the electronic health record implementation, the center accreditation project, and changes underway in team-based care to individuals with multiple needs. They will also report briefly on which behavioral health and human services priorities were funded by lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session. Other business may be discussed.

The meetings are open to the public, and are scheduled at these locations on these dates and times:

• Northeast Human Service Center – Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. CT in Grand Forks,
• Lake Region Human Service Center – Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. CT in Devils Lake,
• West Central Human Service Center – Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. CT in Bismarck,
• Southeast Human Service Center – Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. CT in Fargo,
• North Central Human Service Center – Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. CT in Minot,
• Northwest Human Service Center – Wednesday, May 22 at noon CT in Williston,
• Badlands Human Service Center – Thursday, May 23 at 1 p.m., Mountain Time, in Dickinson,
• and South Central Human Service Center – Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. CT in Jamestown.

Information about regional human service center locations and other meeting details can be found online at www.nd.gov/dhs/info/publicnotice/index.html. The centers primarily serve individuals who have limited resources and severe and chronic behavioral health needs.

The department employs about 850 people at its regional human service center locations. During the 2017 State Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018, the regional centers provided behavioral health services to an estimated 17,868 registered clients. The centers served additional individuals who did not become regular clients and did not receive ongoing services and support.

Staff members provide community-based behavioral health services focusing on chronic disease management and emergency services and provide walk-in behavioral health assessments on designated dates and times, which vary by region. Behavioral health staff also provide community outreach and short-term crisis residential services.

Other team members provide case management services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, vulnerable adult protective services and other services for older adults, vocational rehabilitation services to help people with disabilities achieve their employment goals, and oversight of children and family services provided by the counties.

Services may be provided directly by staff or through partnerships with county social services and contracts with other providers based on regional needs and available community resources.  Details about centers and services are listed online at http://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/regionalhsc/.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot police say a 28-year-old suspect is under arrest in last week’s fatal shooting of a man on the city’s northwest side.

Police on Saturday said the suspect is Christopher Vickerman, from Minot. He is in jail on suspicion of murder in the death of 55-year-old Mark Vickerman, his father.

Police say dispatchers received a report Friday afternoon about a man with a gunshot wound. Officers found the victim dead at the scene.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. An autopsy is planned this week.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A program that funds developers of North Dakota farm products is considering grant requests from a dozen projects this quarter.

North Dakota’s Agricultural Products Utilization Commission provides money every three months for research, marketing, farm diversification, ag tourism and technology.

The group meets Wednesday and Thursday in Bismarck to discuss nearly $900,000 worth of requests. They range from about $7,000 for a freeze-dried herb operation in Esmond to nearly $250,000 for an equipment project at Cloverdale Foods in Mandan.

The commission is part of the state Commerce Department.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Recently unveiled concept plans show that an imitation B-52 bomber and an oil derrick will be showcased in the proposed Magic City Discovery Center in Minot.

The Minot Daily News reports that the children’s museum’s board president Mark Lyman says that the project has raised nearly two-thirds of the $7 million needed for the three-story, 22,000-square-foot facility.

Lyman added that groundbreaking will happen on a gill just south of the Minot airport once the project has raised 75 to 80% of the intended funding target.

Paul Orselli, chief instigator with POW!, detailed a 35-foot climbing structure with a B-52 at the top that will be viewed through the multi-story glassed-in atrium.

Orselli noted the new building will feature three floors, each with different exhibit galleries.

 

 

DERBY LINE, Vt. (AP) — Some along the northern U.S. border are worried the temporary transfer of hundreds of border agents south could cause backups of people seeking to enter the United States from Canada during the busy summer tourist season.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says 731 U.S.-Canada border agents from land, sea and airports will help U.S.-Mexico border colleagues who have been overwhelmed by the apprehension of families and unaccompanied children from Central America.

Fourteen members of Congress from seven northern border states are voicing concerns the transfers could hurt cross-border travel and commerce to the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Vermont CBP Port Director Gregory Starr says officials will do the best they can to avoid delays.

 

 

(AP)  –  The Oglala Sioux tribe has bluntly told Gov. Kristi Noem to stay away from the Pine Ridge Reservation because of her support for legislation aimed at heading off large-scale protests against the Keystone XL pipeline.

But the tribe still believes it can count on state support for a massive post-flood reconstruction project.

Spring flooding damaged or destroyed hundreds of miles of reservation roads and dozens of buildings. Spokesman Chase Iron Eyes says damage could total “scores of millions.”

The tribe wants state help rebuilding roads. It hasn’t gotten a response, but Noem recently told reporters she hopes to quickly resolve the ban issue and work with the tribe on such needs.

Iron Eyes says the tribe doesn’t construe the statement to mean dropping the ban would help ensure state support.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Agriculture officials say North Dakota’s 2019 winter wheat crop is forecast to be up 15 percent from last year.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service says in its crop production report that 3.45 million bushels of winter wheat should be produced this year, based upon May 1 conditions. The average yield is predicted to be 46 bushels per acres, up 3 bushels from last year.

The service says acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at 75,000 acres, an increase of 5,000 acres from last year. That would be 83 percent of the planted acres.

Hay stocks of 1 million tons are up 39 percent from last year.

 

In sports…

Jamestown (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown baseball team will be heading to Santa Barbara, Calif., for the 2019 NAIA Baseball Opening Round. 

The Jimmies are the fifth seed in the bracket and will face No. 4 seed Arizona Christian in game one on Monday, May 13, at 9:00 a.m. PDT. The second game of the day has No. 2 Westmont (Calif.) against No. 3 Antelope Valley (Calif.) at 12:30 p.m., with top seed Science & Arts (Okla.) taking on the game one winner at 4:00 p.m.

The nine opening round champions join Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at the 63rd annual Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series in Lewiston, Idaho, May 24 – 31. For more information on the World Series, click here.

 

(VCSU)  The VCSU softball team is headed to Columbia, Missouri, as a No. 1 seed for the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round.

The seedings and pairings for the 10 opening round sites were announced Tuesday afternoon by the NAIA national office. The Vikings – ranked No. 6 in Tuesday’s final Top 25 Coaches’ Poll – will be the No. 1 seed for the Columbia Bracket hosted by Columbia College at Antimi Sports Complex in Columbia, Mo.

NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll – May 7

Valley City State (51-3, NSAA Tournament Champion) will play their first game of the tournament against No. 4 seed Madonna (Mich.) (35-13, WHAC Regular Season Champion) at 1:30 p.m. on May 13. The Vikings and Crusaders met once earlier this season in Tucson, Ariz. Valley City State won that game 8-7 on a walk-off home run by Riley Perryman.

Also in Valley City’s bracket is No. 2 seed Columbia College (Mo.) (35-10, AMC Tournament Champion) and No. 3 seed Brenau (Ga.) (34-10, AAC Tournament Champion).

 

 

In world and national news…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the Arab League has condemned attacks that targeted vessels off the coast of the United Arab Emirates the previous day, including two Saudi oil tankers, as “criminal acts.”

Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said in a statement on Monday that these acts are a “serious violation of the freedom and integrity of trade and maritime transport routes.”

He says the Arab League stands by the UAE and Saudi Arabia “in all measures taken to safeguard their security and interests.”

 

 

BADOUSH, Iraq (AP) — Islamic State group militants are keeping residents around northern Iraq in fear, more than a year and a half after the defeat of the so-called caliphate.

They hide in the mountains and emerge under cover of night to kill and intimidate. They stage abductions and roadside ambushes, aimed at intimidating locals, silencing informants and restoring the extortion rackets that financed IS’s rise to power six years ago.

It’s part of a quiet, relentless battle with the military, which is on a constant hunt for sleeper cells, raiding homes and questioning family members.

The militants’ ranks number between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters around Iraq, according to one Iraqi intelligence official.

The local population is divided between those who suffered at the hands of IS and those who supported the militants.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly two years, the nation watched and waited as special counsel Robert Mueller investigated President Donald Trump and his campaign for potential collusion with Russia and obstruction of justice.

The release of a redacted version of Mueller’s 448-page report last month offered a long-awaited moment of closure for many — and an utterly unsatisfying cliffhanger for plenty of others.

Many still wonder just what Mueller was trying to say and what he really thinks, particularly on the question of obstruction, where the document drew no conclusion.

That uncertainty has given partisans on both sides an opening to frame Mueller’s findings to their liking and left many Americans scratching their heads about what to believe and whom to trust.

And they want to hear directly from Mueller himself.

 

 

BEIJING (AP) — Companies are waiting to see how China will retaliate for President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hikes on Chinese imports while economists warned the escalating dispute could slow growth.

Chinese officials gave no indication Monday what steps they might take after threatening “necessary countermeasures” for Trump’s penalties on $200 billion of Chinese goods, imposed Friday.

Trade talks wrapped up later Friday in Washington without an agreement.

Jake Parker, the vice president of the U.S.-China Business Council, an industry group, said officials appeared to be studying the potential impact on China’s economy before deciding how to respond.

Morgan Stanley economists said the tariff hike could trim China’s annual economic growth by 0.5 percentage points. They said that impact could grow if uncertainty prompts companies to cut jobs or postpone investment.

 

 

STOCKHOLM (AP) — WikiLeaks’ editor-in-chief says the Swedish decision to reopen a rape case against Julian Assange “will give Julian a chance to clear his name.”

Kristinn Hrafnsson said in a statement Monday that Swedish prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson had been under “intense political pressure” to reopen the case. He also asserted that the case has been “mishandled” from the start.

Persson announced the Swedish decision a month after Assange was removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Assange’s Swedish lawyer, Per E. Samuelsen, said that his client is innocent and he doesn’t understand the reasoning for reopening a 10-year-old case.

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we’ll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.

The offer, announced Monday, comes as Amazon seeks to speed up its shipping time from two days to one for its Prime members. The company sees the new incentive as a way to get more packages delivered to shoppers’ doorsteps faster.

Amazon says it will cover up to $10,000 in startup costs for employees who are accepted into the program and leave their jobs. Amazon says it will also pay them three months’ worth of their salary. The offer is open to most part-time and full-time Amazon employees, including warehouse workers who pack and ship orders.

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco is on track to become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition by police and other city agencies as the technology creeps increasingly into daily life.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on broad surveillance legislation that includes the ban.

Facial recognition technology is not new and has been used to run headshots through databases in search of suspects and to prevent identity fraud.

But recent advances in artificial intelligence have created more sophisticated computer vision tools that make it easier for police to pinpoint a missing child or a protester in a crowd.

Supporters of a ban say the technology poses a severe threat to civil rights. Opponents of a ban say police need tools to catch criminals.