Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 10

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain possibly mixed with snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds

15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10.

.SATURDAY…Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the

mid 20s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows

15 to 20.

.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely

in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow

60 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance

of snow after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.

.MONDAY…Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of snow. Highs

in the mid 20s.

 

Friday into early next week, western and central North Dakota is in a favorable position for widespread precipitation this weekend into early next week. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding the track and intensity of this storm, but there appears to be a decent potential for widespread snowfall accumulations.

 

Jamestown   (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department has received a donation of $25,000 in the local fund drive toward the purchase of a new ladder truck.

<Similar truck being considered

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the donation was made by the Jamestown Firefighter’s Association.

Chief Reuther stated, “These monies were raised from our annual pancake breakfast that is usually held in July during White Cloud Days over the past 10 years.  Jamestown firefighter’s want everyone to know how important this piece of equipment is in fighting fire, search & rescue and the many uses to will have throughout our great community.”

Firefighters will present a check to the city of Jamestown at the next Police & Fire Committee meeting on March 26th at 4–p.m., at City Hall.

He went on to say, “Please thank your local firefighter next time you see them for the great contribution towards our communities next ladder truck.”

 

Valley City  (VCPS) Valley City Public Schools Resource Officer, Sean Hagen has issued a news release, statement, after a few drug overdoses and one death from an overdose was reported in Jamestown this week.

Hagen issued this warning to parents and children in the Valley City Public School District.

“It has been reported that there have been a number of drug overdoses in the Jamestown area in the last 4 days resulting in at least one death. Investigators in the police department have reason to believe there is a dangerous substance being distributed in their community. Officers have been administering Narcan, which can be a lifesaving tool in these overdose circumstances. Jamestown police department is conducting an investigation into these cases and has issued a precautionary warning to anyone who may have purchased illicit substances in the last several days.

Based on this information and our close proximity to the Jamestown community we thought a precautionary note was appropriate to send to our parents and community members as well.

We hope these substances do not make their way into the Valley City community and certainly hope they don’t find their way into the schools. However, as a reminder, every building in the Valley City Public School district has Narcan available in each office and inside every AED station. Staff have been trained district-wide in administering Narcan safely to any individual who may need this type of response.”

By SRO Sean Hagen

Valley City  (VCPS)  A second administrative medical lockdown within a week was issued on Tuesday, March 10 at Valley City Public Schools, specifically at Valley City, Jr.-Sr. High.

The lockdown, Tuesday was issued at 11:28-a.m., at the High School,  for a 15 minute duration.

School. Superintendent Josh Johnson says once again the situation was dealt with as quickly as the one that occurred  last week. He adds that the student was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening condition.

Valley City  (CSi)  Two Valley City School Board seats are up of election this June.

Those interested in running to fill the two seats, may file a petition of interest to run on or before April 6, by contacting school district Business Manager Thomas Vanorny at 845-0483.

School Board member Mike Callahan will not seek another term, opening his  At-Large position.

Incumbent school board member Ryan Mathias plans on seeking another term with his  Rural Seat.

Valley City (CSi) The 2020 Centennial of Women’s Suffrage, a One Woman, One Vote, Film Screening will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 7-p.m., at the VCSU Student Center, Skoal Room.

Moderated by Kiersten Baughman, from the VCSU Department of Social Services.

There will also be discussions held.

Before the presentation, stop by Allen Memorial Library to see the Centennial Exhibition, there.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by: North Dakota Women’s Network, VCSU Art Department, Allen Memorial Library, and the “What in the World Is Going On,” program.

Jamestown (JRMC)  — Suture stitches. Blood types. Ultrasound images.

Area students are invited to Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s annual Scrubs Academy, which exposes them to careers in healthcare.

This year’s event is set for Friday, April 17.

Scrubs Academy encourages high school students from across North Dakota to pursue a career in healthcare. Students participate in hands-on activities and receive information related to a variety of healthcare professions. The academy is an engaging and fun way for high school students to learn about healthcare within a healthcare environment.

JRMC Chief Nursing Officer, Trisha Jungels says,  “Scrubs Academy is a good opportunity for someone interested in learning about what careers are available to them. Students often think of doctors and nurses, however, they don’t always consider radiology, laboratory or any of the other options a career in healthcare offers,”

This year, students may participate in a variety of activities, including:

• a hands-on surgery center featuring laparoscopic equipment, a suture station and calf hearts
• learn about blood types and even type their own blood
• ultrasounds and imaging post-processing

Ms. Jungels adds, that North Dakota, like most rural states, has a growing need for more healthcare professionals. The Scrubs Academy is one of the ways medical centers and the state work together to excite young people about healthcare careers..

Students from JRMC’s nine-county region are invited to apply. The camp can hold up to 54 students. JRMC will give priority to high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers.

To learn more about Scrubs Academy, call (701) 952-4795. To apply, visit www.jrmcnd.com/scrubs. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 25.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20^th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2019, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for the sixth consecutive year. Modern Healthcare named JRMC a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” each year since 2017.  For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call (701) 952-1050.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Democrats in North Dakota are voicing their presidential preference Tuesday in a revamped caucus system that’s expected to greatly increase turnout. The new so-called “firehouse caucuses” operate much more like an ordinary election. Voters can go to 14 sites around the state for much of the day Tuesday, cast their ballot and leave. The easier method of voting was certainly boosting interest in Fargo. Some Democrats waited in line for an hour before they could cast their vote, but no complaints were heard. The bigger turnout may be a good sign for Joe Biden. Bernie Sanders won the state’s traditional caucuses four years ago.

In person voting locations on Tuesday open from11 am to 7 pm.  Locations across the state listed below.

“Firehouse Caucus” Locations across state from ND Democratic-NPL:

Fargo – Fargo – Moorhead AFL-CIO, 3002 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

In world and national news…

(AP)  New York’s governor announced he is sending National Guard troops to scrub surfaces and deliver food in and around a New York City suburb at the center of the nation’s biggest cluster of coronavirus cases. It’s one of the most sweeping actions yet to control the outbreak in the U.S. In California, thousands of passengers aboard a cruise ship struck by the coronavirus are still waiting their turn to leave the vessel, even if means being shipped to military bases for weeks of quarantine. About 3,500 passengers and crew were aboard. Those who left Monday included some requiring hospital care and more than 200 Canadians who were brought home by their government.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pitched his proposed payroll tax break on Capitol Hill as pressure mounts on the administration and Congress to work more vigorously to contain the coronavirus outbreak and respond to the financial fallout. Trump’s economic team joined in presenting the economic stimulus package privately to wary Senate Republicans. They’ve been cool to additional spending at this stage. Democrats are preparing their own package of low-cost virus testing, unemployment insurance and sick pay for workers struggling to keep paychecks coming as the outbreak disrupts workplaces.

 

ROME (AP) — Italian Civil Protection Authorities say the number of coronavirus infections in the country has topped the 10,000 mark, hitting 10,149. They say the number of people with the virus who have died rose to 631, from 463 a day earlier. A sweeping lockdown is in place in Italy, with travel restrictions being enforced by soldiers and police. In China, the diminishing threat prompted President Xi Jinping to visit the epicenter of Wuhan and declare: “We will certainly defeat this epidemic.” Caseloads are increasing in France, Spain and Germany, and fear is growing in the United States. U.S. stocks, oil and other financial markets around the world clawed back some ground after their historic plunge Monday.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly U.S. workers that allowing them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of a new virus. The nation’s largest private employer said Tuesday that a worker at its store in Cynthiana, Kentucky, tested positive for the COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The worker is receiving medical care and her condition is improving, according to an internal memo. The retailer consulted with state and local health experts after learning of the case, reinforced its cleaning and sanitizing protocol, and the store remains open after Walmart conferred with the state government.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is painting a grim picture of the peace process with the Taliban in Afghanistan. He says the current level of attacks is higher than allowed in the plan and he has no confidence the group will honor its commitments. Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie tells the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he will recommend against full withdrawal if that continues. He says the military plans to cut the number of troops to 8,600 by the summer, but so far the U.S. “has not developed military plans” for the full withdrawal in 14 months that’s called for in the peace plan.