Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jun 15

CSi Weather…

TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds

around 5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

.TUESDAY…Sunny, windy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds

10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph increasing to south

25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy

with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after

midnight. Windy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 25 to

30 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South

winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 80.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy

after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with slight chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

Widely scattered thunderstorms are possible through early Monday
afternoon. Severe weather is not expected.

A few severe thunderstorms can`t be ruled out across far eastern North

Dakota into northwest Minnesota. Primary severe threats will be

hail up to 1.5 inches and winds around 60 mph, though an isolated

tornado can`t be ruled out.

 

Periodic thunderstorm chances will continue through this upcoming weekend.

The best chance for an organized severe threat this week will be

on Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Hail up to 2

inches, damaging winds to 75 mph, and tornadoes will be possible.

 

Update….

Jamestown  (CSi)  The South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown reopened Monday, June 15, after the morning power outage.

Previously…

Jamestown  (CSi)  The North Dakota Department of Human Services informs clients that the South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown is temporarily closed Monday June 15, 2020, due to a power outage.

Those who have scheduled individual appointments or group therapy sessions at the regional human service center are being contacted.

Individuals in crisis can still access walk-in assessments and triage services Monday morning. The center’s 24-hour confidential crisis phone line for clients remains available at 701-253-6304.

An update on when the power is restored, and the Center’s reopening will be issued when available.

The satellite clinic in Valley City remains open.

The Human Service center serves residents of Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman and Wells counties. Services include community-based behavioral health services, program management for people with developmental disabilities, aging services, and other services.

 

This Day In History, June 15, 1883 – supplies and tobacco at the post office. . . .  from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History and Images of America: Jamestown.

A. W. Kelley, the Postmaster, will sell entire stock of books, stationary, pipes, cigars, and etc. at the Post Office Store.

 

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine why a small plane crashed at Mandan Municipal Airport. The Bismarck Tribune reports the plane crashed off the runway Saturday afternoon. Mandan Police Lt. Pete Czapiewski described the plane as a “small personal aircraft.” The pilot was the only person aboard and was killed. Police said they are working notify the pilot’s family before releasing his name.

 

Valley City  (NDHP)  A 34 year-old Bismarck man who was seriously injured in a rollover crash, Thursday morning around 5 am on I-94, two miles east of Valley City, has died.

The Highway Patrol reports that the driver, 34 year old  Christopher Gerou  of Bismarck, was at the exit ramp at 296 and then accelerated on the entrance ramp back onto I-94 westbound at a high rate of speed.

The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe entered the median and rolled, The vehicle came to rest in the eastbound lane of I-94. The driver was ejected.

Gerou  was transported to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for treatment of life threatening injuries.

The crash is still under investigation.

Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Courthouse with county offices and departments reopens to the public to walk-ins, with precautions, in response to the relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions, on Monday June 15, 2020.

Barnes County Commission President Bill Carlblom says social distancing and other cleaning practices will continue inside the courthouse when it’s open to the public. The Veteran S ervice Office will be by appointment only. The Veteran Service Office can be reached at 701-845-8511.

With precautions still in place, calling ahead to make an appointment is strongly encouraged to limit the number of visitors in the offices at one time, and social distancing will be required. Cleaning and sanitizing will continue to be a priority, and use of face masks is encouraged.

Hand sanitizing stations are available at both entry doors and should be used upon entry to the building. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Alfred Dickey Library in Downtown Jamestown will begin its Phase 1 limited reopening to the public on Monday, June 15, 2020. There will be a limit of twenty patrons in the library at a time to minimize risks from COVID-19. The library requests that patrons wear masks, practice social distancing, and not come to the library if they have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Patron computers will not be available due to concerns about virus transmission from keyboards and associated surfaces.

Phase 1 hours of service at Alfred Dickey Library are 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday. The library will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

Stutsman County Library will be closed during the Phase 1 reopening to enable library staff to offer the most efficient service to the public at Alfred Dickey Library.

For more information, please call Alfred Dickey Library at 252-2990.

 

Jamestown  (NDSU Ext)  Stutsman County 4-H has put together a plan of action and will be holding all of its county  contests this summer.

NDSU Extension Stutsman County 4-H Program Coordinator, Robin Barnes says the week of June 22 to June 26th will be all livestock shows (llama/alpaca, dairy cattle, dogs, poultry, rabbits, beef, goats, sheep and swine), spread out over the week – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,   NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED.

On June 28th, they will be holding their communication arts and project expo contests.

The 4-H horse show is on August 1 (which MAY have some spectators allowed) and the 4-H static (non-living exhibits) competition on August 6th.

Robin says, with the support of the Stutsman County Fair Association, who has fully supported the 4-Hers with ribbons, judges and premiums as usual this year.  They are pushing forward and with all the safety precautions being taken, and are going to have their contests.

Valley City  (Chamber)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, and Valley City/Barnes County Development have planned summer promotions.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, the Chamber’s Event Coordinator, Mikayla Gustafson said, VC Strong Summer is designed to have consumers visit, and revisit Valley City businesses this summer, as North Dakota is in the low risk category during the COVID-19  pandemic, allowing loosing of restrictions concerning businesses.

She said, through June 20, 2020 The Great Gift Card Giveaway is in progress at participating businesses.

Jun 24-Jul 8, it’s Shop Local, Get Social, involving picture postings of visited businesses.

Then, Jul 15-August 12 “VC Strong Cash.”

Call the Chamber office 701-845-1891 for more information, or visit valleycitychamber.com

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — About 200 people marched from Bismarck to Mandan in honor of the Grand Forks police officer who was killed in the line of duty last month. Cody Holte died May 27 when he was shot while officers served eviction papers at an apartment in Grand Forks. On Sunday, the crowed walked across the Liberty Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River that connects Bismarck and Mandan. Law enforcement officers from local agencies and the North Dakota Highway Patrol accompanied the marchers, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Holte’s funeral was held June 2 in Grand Forks. The 29-year-old officer is survived by his wife and infant son.

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man convicted in the shooting death of another man in January has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Twenty-five-year-old Michael Dennis II pleaded guilty last month to accomplice to murder in the death of 29-year-old Dominick Stephens and attempted murder of 28-year-old Patrick Bost. Stephens was shot twice in the back as he was driving a car through northwest Minot, fleeing a vehicle from which Dennis and co-defendant Donald Lee Cooper Jr. were allegedly firing shots. The Minot Daily News reports that the 27-year-old Cooper fled to Milwaukee after the shooting and was apprehended there on April 3. Authorities sa hye crashed his vehicle into another car while he was fleeing law enforcement and killed two people in the other car.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials in Bismarck are discussing whether to ask voters if they should legalize fireworks within city limits. Voters banned the possession of fireworks within city limits in 1988 and upheld the restriction a year later. But current Mayor Steve Bakken has proposed dropping the ban, saying he wants families to enjoy quality time together within the city and shooting off fireworks is a perfect activity while social distancing. City commissioners could end up putting the proposal to a vote in November.

 

In sports…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The PGA Tour returned after three months and Commissioner Jay Monahan felt every bit a winner as Daniel Berger at Colonial.

There were no positive tests from the 487 administered at the Charles Schwab Challenge to players, caddies and key personnel. There were no fans, either.

Monahan called it a phenomenal return, mainly because it was a healthy won.

Berger won in a sudden-death playoff when Collin Morikawa missed a 3-foot putt.

Morikawa says just because it was a good return doesn’t mean players can ignore that the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat.

 

HOMSTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin found the magic at Homestead-Miami Speedway, once again.

Hamlin went to the lead for the final time with 30 laps left and held off Chase Elliott for his record-tying third NASCAR Cup Series victory at Homestead. Former drivers Tony Stewart and Greg Biffle are the other three-time winners.

Hamlin is in the club now, after battling Elliott most of the night. Hamlin raced to his third victory of the season and 40th overall.

He opened the season with a victory in the Daytona 500 and won at Darlington last month.

At Homestead, he led 137 of 267 laps on the 1 1/2-mile track in Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 11 Toyota, finishing 0.895 ahead of Elliott.

 

UNDATED (AP) — U.S. Soccer President City Parlow Cone has apologized for the federation’s lack of leadership in the fight against racism. Parlow Cone on Saturday discussed the federation’s decision to repeal a policy that required players to stand during the national anthem.

The rule had been adopted by U.S. Soccer in 2017 when national team player Megan Rapinoe kneeled during the anthem in support of Colin Kaepernick’s protests of police brutality and racial injustice.

It was repealed this week during a special meeting called by Parlow Cone. On Saturday, she apologized to African Americans and other minorities “for us not being leaders in this fight.”

 

UNDATED (AP) — The predominantly white sport of hockey has a checkered history of racism and a culture of not speaking out. The death of George Floyd in Minnesota has changed that.

A number of white NHL players have decided to join their black counterparts in discussing the issue.

More than 100 players posted statements on social media. Kim Davis is the NHL’s executive vice president of social impact and the highest-ranked African American in the league. She says she thinks many players are realizing the truth about what she calls “the racial pandemic.”

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS

TV money gives NFL leg up if fans can’t fill team’s coffers

UNDATED (AP) — Timing favors the NFL over other major pro sports leagues in trying to figure out how to keep the coronavirus pandemic from wrecking the 2020 season. America’s most popular sport has another big advantage if the games are played: TV money.

While NFL owners could lose billions collectively with limited capacities in stadiums or no fans at all, the league is well positioned financially because of lucrative media contracts approaching $10 billion in a full 2020 season.

Fitch Ratings recently affirmed its “A-plus” credit mark for the NFL and its properties in part because of the league’s media deals. Fitch says the NFL estimates each team’s media revenue at $250 million per season. The number gets bigger later in the contract, and each deal is set to expire in the next two years.

So, it’s safe to say more than half of the league’s $15 billion in annual revenue comes from the TV deals shared equally among all 32 teams — unlike Major League Baseball, the NBA and NHL.

MLB’s attempts to get the baseball season started are being held up in part by a disagreement over how to compensate players in the likelihood that owners will have no fan-related revenue.

In other developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic:

— Ash Barty has joined the ranks of high-profile players expressing concern over the staging of the U.S. Open while there’s still so much uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic. The women’s No. 1 hasn’t had the chance yet to defend her French Open title because all elite tennis competition is shuttered. She is still awaiting clarity on the U.S. Open, which is scheduled to start Aug. 31. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have aired reservations about the potential restrictions on players and other changes being considered. Barty says “I understand the tournaments are eager to run but keeping everyone safe has to be the priority.”

— An Arizona Coyotes staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolated at home in the Phoenix area. The teams say the staffer is asymptomatic and feeling well. The team says all other staff members or players involved in phase 2 of the NHL’s testing protocol have tested negative as teams prepare to start voluntary small-group workouts on Monday. NHL mandatory training camps can open July 10, pending an agreement to returning to play later this summer.

— Jeremy Jeffress, Jordan Montgomery, Kevin Plawecki could be playing for free this season, earning salaries lower than what they already received as advances. Mookie Betts, George Springer, J.T. Realmuto, James Paxton and Marcus Stroman are likely to find fewer bidders, dollars and contract years as the free-agent market lurches into a free fall next offseason. And all of baseball could be bracing for a spring training lockout and shortened 2022 season after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport’s first work stoppage since 1994-95.

In world and national news…

MOSCOW (AP) — An American has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on spying charges. The Moscow City Court on Monday convicted Paul Whelan on charges of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in maximum security prison colony. Whelan has insisted on his innocence, saying he was set up. The U.S. Embassy has denounced Whelan’s trial as unfair, pointing that no evidence has been provided. Whelan’s brother David said lawyers will appeal the verdict he denounced as political, adding in a statement that “the court’s decision merely completes the final piece of this broken judicial process.”

 

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says a fighter plane with one pilot on board has crashed into the North Sea. The status of the pilot is not known. The F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing was on a routine training mission Monday from RAF Lakenheath when it crashed at 9:40 a.m. U.K. search and rescue authorities are taking part in the search of the crash site. Lakenheath is a Royal Air Force base that hosts the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, known as the Liberty Wing. The base is about 80 miles northeast of London.

 

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and New York futures have skidded on concern over a resurgence of coronavirus cases and pessimism after Wall Street posted its worst week in nearly three months. Shares fell Monday in Paris, London, Tokyo and Shanghai after China reported an widening outbreak of cases in Beijing. Stocks are turning wobbly as investors re-evaluate their expectations for economic growth, which many skeptics have been saying were overly optimistic. Infections are still growing in various nations, including emerging economies, and without a vaccine, relaxing lockdowns and reopening travel could bring on further waves of COVID-19 cases.

 

LONDON (AP) — After three months of being closed under coronavirus restrictions, shops selling fashion, toys and other non-essential goods are being allowed to reopen across England for the first time since the country went into lockdown in March. London’s famous Oxford Street shopping district is ready to spring back to life but things will not quite look or feel “normal.” Shoppers will have to line up to enter stores, use hand sanitizers and follow a one-way traffic system. Plastic screens will protect workers at payment counters and some shops will only take cards. Analysts say the pandemic has accelerated a shift to online shopping, and the big question is whether consumers will return to bricks-and-mortar shops.