Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Feb 13

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs zero to 5 above. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows around 10 below. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Wind chills around 30 below.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the mid 20s. Patchy blowing and drifting snow.  South winds 15 to 20 mph. Lowest wind chills around 25 below in the morning.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy.  A 20 percent chance of light snow in the evening.   Not as cold. Lows 15 to 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds

10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows zero to 5 above.

.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Highs 10 to 15.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows zero to 5 above.

.WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of

snow. Highs around 15.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows zero to 5 above.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows near zero.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 20.

 

A dramatic warmup across western North Dakota on Friday. Some patchy blowing snow across the James River Valley, where highs could reach the mid to upper 20s.

Scattered snow chances across the north and east Friday night. Only light snow amounts are expected.

The next chance for snow will be Sunday night through Monday night. Precipitation amounts again look light with this.

 

 

This Day in History:   Medina, ND,  Feb 13, 1983, U.S. Marshals attempt to arrest Gordon Kahl. . . 

“No greater tragedy”. . . these were the words used by Former Attorney General William French Smith in responding to the deaths in North Dakota of United States Marshal Kenneth H. Muir and Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert S. Cheshire, Jr.- shot February 13, 1983 while attempting to make an arrest.*  More rememberance.  This tragic event set off a North Dakota and nationwide search, which spanned from Feb 13 through June 3rd of 1983.  By the time it was over in Arkansas, two more individuals,  Sheriff Gene Matthews and Gordon Kahl, would be dead.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Giving Hearts Day, 2020 is on Thursday February 13, with the Jamestown area goal to raise $1-million, supporting 15 Jamestown organizations.

The one-day only opportunity is the opportunity for individuals, businesses schools, and many other organizations to multiply the impact of their gift, which can dramatically improve quality of life for people in our community.

Dakota Medical and Impact Foundation hosts the 24-hour online event running from midnight to midnight on February 13. Gifts of $10 or more are matched up to the match figure.  Additional donations will be added to the total raised.

More information on participants at CSiNewsNow.com

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  A 23 year old Jamestown man was arrested stemming from an incident in Northeast Jamestown just before 3-a.m., Tuesday.

Jamestown Police were called to a residence concerning a domestic incident, when the alleged victim said she was involved in an argument with the man, when leaving the residence.

The victim says  23 year old Corwin Deacon, allegedly pushed her  onto the bed and pinned her down, and allegedly hit her in the face with a closed fist and then purportedly started to strangle her.

He then allegedly threatened her with a knife telling police that she “feared for her life.”

Officers observed a swelling on the top and bottom lips of the victim, and swelling below her left eye, along with marks consistent with strangulation.

After being arrested, Deacon was taken to the Stutsman County Correctional Center, where he is  being held on $4,000 bond.

Charges may include, domestic violence, serious bodily injury and domestic violence, and a possible subsequent offense.  Charges had not been formally lodged against him at last report.

His preliminary court hearing is set for March 11th.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Two Missionaries in Jamestown from  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jamestown, were guests on Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.

Missionaries Ethan Anderson and  Graydon Guzzle, talked about where they are from, the role of missionaries, and more about the Church.

Ethan said he’s originally from Maui, and this weather is the coldest, temperature and wind chill he’s experienced.   Graydon said he’s from Salt Lake City, Utah, where they get snow but usually not this much like Jamestown has this winter.

Both have been involved in the church for two years and are in their late teens.

 

The two Mormon Elders explained more about the church and its teachings, including being a Christian faith, and said the Book of Mormon teaches in detail about the life of Christ, and clarifies His role, and His Second Coming, in addition to the Holy Bible’s scriptures.

 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds a Sunday morning service at 10-a.m., and has a youth ministry program.

 

Jamestown  (NDANG)The North Dakota National Guard will conduct flood response training on Thursday, February 13 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

About 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the North Dakota National Guard will exercise command and control during the hypothetical flood response. Representatives of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) are also participating to exercise the process of assigning response missions to the Guard. This ROC serves as a nexus for information sharing, personnel and equipment tracking during a flood response.

The Rehearsal of Concept exercise, serves as a mechanism to refine and validate flood response plans in order to maintain a high level of readiness.

When activated by the governor in response to requests through the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, the North Dakota National Guard serves as the first military responders during a natural disaster or emergency within the state.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO-AM) — A Fargo mail carrier is credited with helping an elderly woman in a potentially life-threatening situation. Fargo Postmaster Greg Johnson says letter carrier Michael Sorum was out delivering mail in blizzard-like conditions Wednesday when he encountered the disoriented woman standing near a vehicle. Johnson says the woman didn’t know where or who she was. KFGO reports Sorum guided her to a postal vehicle to warm up and called 911. Johnson says Sorum was later concerned that allowing the woman inside his mail truck was generally against regulations, but he says Sorum was quickly assured that he did the right thing.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota artist has scrapped his plan to erect a mural honoring Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on the exterior wall of a Bismarck bakery because the business received boycott threats. Shane Balkowitsch had planned to put a 7-foot-tall mural of Thunberg on the exterior wall of a bakery. Balkowitsch took the photo of the teenage climate activist when she visited the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in October. Balkowitsch tells The Bismarck Tribune he saw the planned mural as a celebration of art, not a dig at oil or coal companies in North Dakota. But after threats of boycotts and possible vandalism, Balkowitsch says he pulled his application with the city.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Commercial Service says that excluding oil, North Dakota exported more than $2.2 billion worth of products last year, which is nearly an 11% decrease from 2018. The state’s export decline was led by soybeans and machinery, including farm implements. Soybean exports decreased 55% between 2018 and 2019. The value of machinery dropped from $652 million to $488 million, a 25% decrease. Some exports of crops saw an increase, including the state’s durum, wheat and corn. Canada is the state’s top export destination, followed by Mexico. Australia, Germany, Brazil, Japan, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, United Kingdom and Russia.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Record oil production is pushing state revenue ahead of expectations for the first several months of the state’s two-year budget cycle. North Dakota budget director Joe Morrissette says revenue is up 7.6%, or about $121.6 million, over projections. Oil production in North Dakota is at about 1.5 million barrels daily. The Bismarck Tribune reports state has so far collected more than $1.25 billion in oil tax revenue for the current budget cycle, or about 4% more than projected. Data show oil production is running about 5% ahead of projections, while prices are running about 4% higher than forecast.

In sports…

(VCSU)  The Valley City State softball team opens its season this weekend at the Presentation College Dome Classic in Aberdeen, S.D. The Vikings will play four games during the weekend with two games on Friday and two on Saturday. Live stats and video will be available for all games.

Valley City State takes on Dordt University on Friday at 10 a.m. and University of Jamestown at 12 p.m.

The Vikings are scheduled to take on No. 22 Morningside College on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Dakota Wesleyan University at 2 p.m.

Valley City State is ranked No. 10 in the Preseason NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll after finishing their 2019 campaign at the NAIA World Series. The Vikings graduated three seniors from last year’s squad and will feature new coaches this year as Mark Mattson and Barbi Mattson take over the program.

Valley City State is coming off of a historic 2019 season after going 54-5 and setting the school record for wins in a season. The Vikings won the North Star Athletic Association Regular Season and Tournament championships, earning a spot in the NAIA National Tournament. The Vikings won their bracket in the opening round which allowed them to advance to the NAIA World Series for just the third time in school history. The Vikings broke more than a dozen team and individual records last season.

Wednesday

College Basketball…

UJ Women

Jamestown  (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown women’s basketball team found themselves in an early hole Monday night against Northwestern ( Iowa) College, but rallied back to tie the game after three quarters only to have the Red Raiders pull away for a 77-70 win at Harold Newman Arena.

The Red Raiders (15-9 overall, 10-9 Great Plains Athletic Conference) opened up a 19-3 lead just over six minutes into the game, and took 21-point leads on two separate occasions in the second quarter.

Jamestown (16-11, 9-10 GPAC) closed the half on a 13-4 run to trail 39-27 at the break, then opened the second half on a 15-4 run to make it a one-point game with 3:33 remaining in the third.

A pair of Mackensi Higlin (JR/Mandan, ND) free throws brought the Jimmies within 51-50 at the 9:18 mark, but two Taylor VanderVelde free throws and three-pointers by Devyn Kemble and Bre Schuiteman pushed the lead back to nine.

UJ got as close as four points after Noelle Josephson (SO/Ramsey, MN) made a three-pointer with 2:14 to play. The Red Raiders went five-for-six at the foul line down the stretch to seal the victory.

Macy Nilsen (FR/Edina, MN) had a career-high 16 points off the bench to pace Jamestown. Josephson was also in double figures with 13. Nilsen and Josephson both went 3-of-4 from three-point range. Hannah DeMars (FR/Grand Rapids, MN) pulled down a team-best seven rebounds while Kia Tower (FR/Bigfork, MN) dished out four assists.

Northwestern was led by Kemble’s game-high 26. VanderVelde added 17 points and eight boards. Sammy Blum chipped in with 11.

The Jimmies travel to Sioux City, Iowa, to face Morningside College at 2 p.m. Saturday.

UJ Men

Jamestown  (uj.edu)  A 7-0 run over 2:27 in the second half proved to be the difference Monday night as Northwestern (Iowa) defeated the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team 101-98 at Harold Newman Arena.

The Jimmies (18-9 overall, 9-8 Great Plains Athletic Conference) led 46-44 at the half, but the Red Raiders opened the second on a 5-0 run, holding onto the lead until Isaiah Dobson (SR/Stillwater, MN)’s basket tied the game at 63 with 12:21 to play.

Terrell Alfred (SR/Orlando, FL) and Jack Talley (JR/Sioux Falls, SD) each knocked down three-pointers as UJ went ahead 69-65 at the 11:08 mark.

After Northwestern (19-8, 11-6 GPAC) came back to tie the game at 69 with 10:28 remaining, there were 10 lead changes and four ties until the Red Raiders took the lead for good on Craig Sterk’s three-pointer made it 88-87.

Dobson made things interesting for UJ in the final 32 seconds, knocking down threes on three straight trips down the floor as the Jimmies trailed by just a point at 99-98 with eight seconds remaining.

Both teams shot the ball well, with Jamestown hitting 57.6 percent (38-of-66) overall and Northwestern 57.4 percent (35-of-61). The Jimmies made 15 of their 29 three-point attempts while the Red Raiders were good on 13 of 33 from beyond the arc.

Dobson led all scorers with 28 points, including 6-of-10 from three-point range. Alfred finished with 22 and Jack Talley 18. Brady Birch (JR/Melrose, MN) just missed a double-double, scoring 15 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Both Alfred and Talley made four three-point shots.

Jay Small led the Red Raiders with 25, followed by Sterk with 24.

Jamestown is on the road Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa, as they take on top-ranked Morningside College at 4 p.m

 

In world and national news…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s health ministry says a woman infected with the new virus has died, becoming the country’s first confirmed fatality. Health minister Katsunobu Kato says the victim is a woman in her 80s who had been treated at a hospital near Tokyo since early February after developing symptoms. Her infection was confirmed after her death. Japan has confirmed 247 cases of the virus, including 218 from a cruise ship quarantined at the port of Yokohama, near Tokyo, amid growing fears of the spreading virus.

 

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake has hit off Japan’s northern coast, but officials say there are no reports of serious damage or injuries, and no danger of a tsunami. Japan’s meteorological agency says the quake measured magnitude 7 and was located far off the northeastern coast of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido. It was centered 60 kilometers (100 miles) below the ocean’s surface. Officials say the quake is unlikely to cause injuries or damage because of its depth and distance from the coast.

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — The shopping mall that was the site of Thailand’s worst-ever mass shooting has reopened four days after security forces killed a gunman who was holed up inside, ending the bloody rampage. A total of 29 people were killed by the soldier, who kept police at bay at the mall for about 16 hours over the weekend before being killed. More than 200 Buddhist monks presided over a ceremony at the center of the mall which included prayers and alms offerings to make merit for the dead. The gunman, a sergeant major in the army, launched his attack after fatally shooting his commander, whom be believed was involved in a real estate deal that had cheated him out of money.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Fidelity Investments says the average 401(k) balance rose to a record $112,300 last year. Part of the gain was due to surging markets, as stocks and bonds of all types rallied. But just as important was better savings habits by workers. The average participant set aside a record 8.9% of their pay in their 401(k) in the fourth quarter. Combined with employer matches, the average total savings rate was 13.5%. That’s just below the 15% rate that Fidelity recommends. Congress has passed laws trying to get more people access to 401(k) and similar plans.

 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Bloomberg is on a two-day campaign swing through the South. It comes on the heels of controversy surrounding newly resurfaced comments in which he defends the controversial “stop-and-frisk” policing tactic that has been found to disproportionately affect minorities. Bloomberg is seeking to move past the remarks, and on Wednesday, he announced a trio of endorsements from Congressional Black Caucus members. He’s also opening an office this week in New Hampshire and campaigning in Tennessee and North Carolina as the Super Tuesday primary states begin early voting. But he has yet to face presidential-level scrutiny of his past record and remarks.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pro-Trump groups raised more than $60 million in January and have more than $200 million on hand for this year’s general election. The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign provided The Associated Press with the fundraising total for the first month of the election year, which included most of the Senate’s impeachment trial. The two groups and two joint-fundraising committees have raised more than $525 million since 2019, shattering fundraising records. President Donald Trump’s team has aimed to bring in $1 billion to support his reelection effort. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says, ”This campaign is going to be unstoppable in 2020.”