Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 15

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. 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 20 mph increasing to south 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Heat index 90 to 95.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear 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 shifting to the south 15 to 25 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.

 

Bismarck  (NDDoH)  North Dakota Health officials Monday reported 22 new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota but no additional deaths.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Canvass Board Monday, June 15th certifed the June 9, 2020, primary and city election results.

Jamestown City Council election:

*Brian Kamlitz 2,407

*David Schloegel 1,997 

*Dan Buchanan with 1,987

Pam Phillips 1,764.

*Elected

 

City Park Board

*Mark A Ukestad  2,525

*Ron Olson  2,254.

*Elected

 

Jamestown  Public School Board Rural  seat

*Aaron Roberts with 1,943

Steve Veldkamp  1,320

*Elected

 

Urban School Board

*Gayle Nelson 2,507 

*Diane Hanson 2,487 

*Roger Haut 2,439

Jamie Bear  2,364

*Elected

 

 

District 12 State Senator

*(D) John Grabinger789

*(R) Cole Conley  1,386

(R) Willy Mickelson 314

*Nominated

 

State Representative

District 12

*(R)Bernie Satrom 1,276

*(R) Mitch Ostlie 1,071

Grant Christensen  1,017.

*Nominated

 

District 12 State Representative

*(D) Pam Musland 731

*(D)George Barnes 694.

*Nominated

 

Stutsman County Commissioner

Joan Morris 2,765.

Mark Klose  2,731

Jill Gainer had 2,337

 

Total ballots cast, Mailed in 4,879

Republican, 3,297

Democratic-NPL 1,160

Libertarian, 15

Crossover 343

Blank 3

 

 

Bismarck  (Gov Burgum’s Office)  – Gov. Doug Burgum has announced that the Valley City High School Senior Choir and Fargo Davies Wind Ensemble have been selected as the 2020 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs.

Burgum says, “Congratulations to Valley City Senior Choir and Davies Wind Ensemble for being named this year’s Governor’s Official Band and Choral Programs and for their outstanding representation of their schools, communities and state.  Music and the arts are important elements of our schools and communities, and these two accomplished groups embody the tremendous musical talent within our state.”

Valley City High School Senior Choir, under the direction of Sheila Zinke, is comprised of 56 students in grades 11 and 12 and is the top choral ensemble at Valley City High School. Over the past 12 years, the choir has competed in the Heritage Festival in New York City, winning Gold ratings in 2018, 2016, 2014 and 2012. Members of the choir have participated and achieved recognition in regional competitions and the ND High School All State Choir.

The Davies Wind Ensemble is directed by Darcy Brandenburg and has 50 students in grades 11 and 12. The Davies music program has participated in the Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC) Ensemble Contest, the University of Mary International Jazz Festival and Raging Red Band Festival, receiving top recognition in several categories. The Davies Music program has also participated in community service through the Fill the Dome food drive, volunteering for the Red Cross and holding fundraisers to support other musicians.

The Governor’s Band and Chorus were selected from applications submitted by school and civic groups from across the state based on musical talent, achievement and community involvement. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ensembles were unable to be named and perform at the Capitol this spring but will be invited to perform at the State of the State Address in early 2021. They may be invited to perform at other official state functions throughout the year.

Valley City  (VCSU Newletter)  VCSU President, Dr. Alan LaFave informs students, staff, and the community that, VCSU will be opening this fall and resuming face-to-face instruction.

In a statement he says,  “In response to the pandemic, our campus Emergency Management Team is meeting twice weekly to complete our plans for a successful and smart restart plan for this fall. This local group includes chairs for nine different working groups focused on North Dakota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, along with recommendations and procedures developed by several national health and higher education organizations.

Prior to reopening many of our campus buildings on July 6, we are ensuring that proper protocols, equipment and supplies are in place, including sufficient PPE (personal protective equipment), face masks, signage, training for employees, see-through barriers, hand sanitizer dispensers, electrostatic disinfecting machines for large spaces, and office cleaning supplies.

Additionally, Jill DeVries, VCSU athletic director, and I are serving on the NDUS Small College Restart Task Force. This group is very engaging and conversational as we look for the most appropriate and size-specific solutions and strategies to address the many challenges for smaller schools such as ours.

One of the biggest challenges we face will be to provide ample and sufficient testing for our students, faculty and staff upon their return, but rest assured that all of the NDUS institutions, in concert with state health authorities and agencies, are sharing plans and best practices as we reopen our campuses.

We know how very important it is for us to be responsible and vigilant as we move forward with a thorough and smart restart plan. We also know that even though our move to remote learning for the last eight weeks of spring semester was successful, students prefer face-to-face classes for delivery of instruction.

The campus experience is an amazing and wonderful teaching and learning environment. In addition to classroom learning, the environment nurtures the development of lifelong friendships, faculty mentorship, and leadership development. Living on campus and playing an active role in community life through participation in student organizations, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, and art and music, among others, provide unrivaled opportunities for personal growth and complete the educational experience for our students. We look forward to having our community back together on campus this fall!

In the meantime, I trust you are enjoying these early days of summer. I invite you to take a walk, a run or bike ride through our beautiful campus. Please do stop and take a break on campus —relax on one of our benches or picnic tables and take time to appreciate the beauty of our front yard.”

 

Bismarck  (NDAC) the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that   North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports during the month of May 2020 posted a total of 13,474 passengers boardings.  Due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, these numbers amount to a statewide decline of 86% of the normal passenger volume that the airports were previously expected to see during this month.

Jamestown Regional Airport boardings in May were 179 compared to 839 in May 2019, down about 78 percent.

Year to date numbers were 2634 in May this year, compared to 4177 in May of 2019 down about 37 percent.

Airline passenger levels in North Dakota and throughout the rest of the country are beginning to slowly rise from the historically low passenger numbers that were previously seen in April. In that month, North Dakota airports experienced approximately 5,000 passengers or a statewide decline of 95% from the normally expected passenger volume.

North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Executive Director, Kyle Wanner says, “It’s an encouraging sign to see that our airline passenger numbers are beginning to rise from the historically low numbers that our state and nation recently experienced in April  We hope that this trend continues as economic activity increases and restrictions throughout the country are lifted.  The safety of all passengers and workers continues to remain a top priority and the flying public can be assured that extra sanitary precautions are being taken so that a safe environment is being promoted within the airport and on board the aircraft.”

Bismarck  (NDDOT)  The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will begin mowing the top cut along shoulders of state highways next week. Adjacent landowners who plan to mow non-Interstate ditches for hay should cut the top before the state mows these areas. Private mowing is not allowed in medians of four-lane highways.

For more information, contact the respective NDDOT district office in your area:

• Bismarck District (701) 328-6950
• Devils Lake District (701) 665-5100
• Dickinson District (701) 227-6500
• Fargo District (701) 239-8900
• Grand Forks District (701) 787-6500
• Minot District (701) 857-6925
• Valley City District (701) 845-8800
• Williston District (701) 774-2700

Or visit the NDDOT website for district information and map at: http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel/districtinfo.ht

 

In sports…

NEW YORK (AP) — The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday when the commissioner’s office told the players’ association it will not proceed with a schedule unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides. MLB’s action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said ahead of last week’s amateur draft that the chance of a season was “100%.”

In world and national news…

ATLANTA (AP) — The family of a black man killed in a scuffle with Atlanta police outside a fast food drive-thru is pleading for nonviolent protests and policy changes to end future deaths in police custody. About 20 relatives of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks said at a news conference Monday that he was a loving father with a big heart. Brooks was shot late Friday as police tried to arrest for being intoxicated behind the wheel. His niece, Chassidy Evans, said the family isn’t just pleading for justice, but also for change. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 people joined a protest outside the Georgia Capitol, where Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a slate of criminal justice reforms.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet says he’ll work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said he believes that players are kneeling to protest police brutality, not because they disrespect the flag. He added that players need to make that clear. Trump has shown no signs of softening his disapproval, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem.

 

(AP) The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Turkey is continuing to rise, weeks after the country relaxed restrictions. The health minister on Monday reported 1,592 confirmed new infections over the previous 24 hours — 30 more than Sunday’s figure. There were also 18 new deaths due to the coronavirus, bringing the total to 4,825. Turkey has now recorded a total of 178,831 infections. At the start of June, the government authorized cafes, restaurants, gyms, parks, beaches and museums to reopen and eased stay-at-home orders for the elderly and young. Turkey’s media is rife with reports of people flouting social distancing rules and ignoring advice to wear masks in public places.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to throw out a California immigrant-sanctuary law that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The justices’ order Monday leaves in place lower court rulings that upheld the law. The administration said the 2017 state immigrant-sanctuary measure conflicts with federal immigration law and makes it harder to deport people who are in the country illegally. California argued that encouraging local police to participate in federal immigration enforcement is counterproductive because it makes people less likely to report crimes if they believe they’ll be deported for doing so.

 

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea off the coast of northern England has been found dead. In a statement Monday, hours after the crash, it said “the pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased.” It said it is a “tragic loss” for the 48th Fighter wing community and sent condolences to the pilot’s family. The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.

 

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A second man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of retired St. Louis police Capt. David Dorn during a pawn shop break-in that followed a night of violent protests. Mark Jackson is charged with second-degree murder, robbery, burglary, stealing and three counts of armed criminal action. Stephan Cannon was earlier charged with first-degree murder, robbery and other crimes. Both men are jailed without bond. Dorn was killed June 2 on the sidewalk outside Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry. His death came on a violent night in St. Louis, where four officers were shot, officers were pelted with rocks and fireworks, and dozens of businesses were damaged.