Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 22

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the west after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds

around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

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

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the

lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

 

Thunderstorms chances begin to increase Wednesday night as a warm

front pushes through, followed quickly by a cold front that will

bring even higher chances for thunderstorms on Thursday. Some of

those storms could be severe.

Any thunderstorms that do develop will likely produce very heavy rain.

 

As the cold front moves through Friday, chances of thunderstorms

diminish, with only slight chances for scattered precip through

the weekend, and highs near to slightly above average. Another

system may develop early next week and bring more widespread

precipitation to the area.

COVID-19 Stats

NDDoH

Posted Jun 22, 2020

11-a.m.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY

• Burleigh County – 4
• Cass County – 5
• Cavalier County – 1
• Dunn County – 1
• Grand Forks County – 4
• Ramsey County – 1
• Richland County – 1
• Sioux County – 7
• Ward County – 1

BY THE NUMBERS

158,199 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+2,227 total tests from yesterday)

97,453 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,280 unique individuals from yesterday)

94,140 – Total Negative (+1,255 unique individuals from yesterday)

3,313 – Total Positive (+25 unique individuals from yesterday)

1.1% – Daily Positivity Rate**

218 – Total Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)

31 – Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)

2,952 – Total Recovered (+42 individuals from yesterday)

77 – Total Deaths*** (+0 individual from yesterday)

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

**Because the serial tests completed and added to the total number of tests completed can result in new individuals who test positive, the daily positivity rate will be calculated using the total positives for the day by the daily number of tests completed instead of the daily number of unique individuals tested.

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.

Jamestown  (JPD) On June 21, 2020, at approximately 1:59-p.m.,   the Jamestown Police Department was dispatched to the alley in the 200 block of 1 Ave S, on a report of 2 individuals who were spray painting the sidewall of a business in that location.

Major Justin Blinsky’s report says, the caller witnessed the criminal act and provided a description of the suspects and what clothing they were wearing. The suspects were also reported as carrying a baseball bat and pushing a shopping cart full of bricks, running away from that location.

Jamestown Police Officers located both suspects minutes later. Upon further investigation, a second location approximately 2 blocks north of the first reported location, was identified as having been spray painted. Evidence linking the female suspect to the first reported criminal mischief was found in her possession.

The female suspect was identified as 20-year-old Kelsie Michelle Robinson of Kensal, ND. Based on the probable cause that was immediately established, Robinson was summonsed into Municipal Court on suspicion of the charge of Criminal Mischief. The male suspect was identified, questioned, and released from the scene.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone who has information or video surveillance related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Jamestown Police Department at 701-252-1000.

Jamestown  (CSi)   SCAM ALERT – There have been reports of individuals again going door-to-door this past Saturday in Jamestown pretending to be a “techs” asking to get into home to update or look at equipment.   Customers of Dakota Central and CSi have reported such attempts. One to two young males, representing themselves as being from Indiana.  One homeowner said this is second time they have been approached.

Do Not let person or persons into your home.  Immediately contact the Jamestown Police at 701-252-1000.    CSi always make appointments for their CSi Techs to come to your home per your request.  Call the CSi office 252-5281 if in doubt.

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Stutsman County Development Corporation, along with area supporters, are teaming up to help our local business members through the negative effects their business may have experienced caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The “Give, Get, Grow” campaign is an effort to inject much needed cash flow into the local Jamestown and Stutsman County businesses.

Jamestown Chamber Executive Director Emily Bivens ,”It’s a three-phase campaign. It begins with donations from organizations, clubs, businesses, and citizens which will go into a matching pool to spark support for area businesses.”

During the “Give” portion of the campaign, donations will be accepted and added to the matching pool. From there, the community can purchase gift cards and certificates to area restaurants, retailers, and small businesses, which will be matched while the matching pool funds last.

She adds, “Right now, we’re looking for any and all donations to add to the matching pool.”

Donations have already begun rolling in. So far, Otter Tail Power Company has contributed $1,500, Bank Forward has given $500, and R.M. Stoudt has donated $250.

Otter Tail Power Company’s Jeremy Rham says,, “Otter Tail is proud to support our communities, in part through donations to help with COVID-19 recovery,” says

Casey Stoudt adds, “My donation is modest, but I love the idea of helping each other locally. I often think that we are so fortunate to have volunteers with boundless energy and admirable ideas. Putting a little fertilizer (money) in the pot is the easy part.”

A radiothon will be the campaign kickoff from August 17th through August 31st on local i3G Media stations to take orders, but the hope is a majority of orders will take place in an online platform at jamestownchamber.com.

For more information or to make a matching pool contribution, contact the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce at (701)252-4830 or director@jamestownchamber.com

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Great Plains Food Bank will hold another Farmers to Families  Food Box Distribution on Tuesday, Jun 23.

In Valley City, from 10-a.m., to 1-p.m., at the Epworth United Methodist Church parking lot, at 680 8^th Avenue, Southwest.

In Jamestown that day from 3-p.m., to 6-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center, parking lot, 212 3^rd Avenue, Northeast.

Jamestown (Buffalo Museum)  After being awarded a Cultural Heritage Grant from the State Historical Society of North Dakota and the North Dakota Legislature, The National Buffalo Museum has hired Julie Hale as a Collections Assistant for a one year contract. Julie will focus solely on inventorying the museum’s object collections. The grant funded project will allow the museum to rectify ownership issues of objects in its care, and continue to provide an increased level of care for those objects.

Assistant Director/Curator of Collections, Rachel Johnson, says, “Adding this position is part of the museum’s long-term goal of working toward accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums, as well as improving visitor experience and program offerings for the Jamestown community and visitors. Julie began work in mid-May, and has made substantial initial progress in documenting the collection.”

Julie is originally from southwest Ohio. She received her Master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. She has worked as a Historic Sites Intern with the Macon County Conservation District in Decatur, IL, which included giving tours of an 1850s homestead and presenting history and natural history programs to the public. Before that, she worked as a Collections Technician for the Dayton Society of Natural History in Dayton, OH. As Collections Technician, she helped with the management and preservation of the Natural History collections. This education and experience have made her a great fit for this work at the National Buffalo Museum.

The National Buffalo Museum’s mission is to advocate for the restoration of the North American Bison through education and outreach. For more information, contact Ilana Xinos at 701-252-8648 or director@buffalomuseum.com.

Jamestown  (CVHD)  A free car seat checkup will be held on Friday, June 26 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the OnTRAC Learning Center Parking Lot (1501 5th St NE) in Jamestown.  Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to answer questions and assist parents and caregivers in proper use and installation of their car seats.  The checkup is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Central Valley Health District.

 

Certified Technician, Shannon Kaiser says, “Most parents are trying to protect their children by using car seats, but car seat use can be confusing, which can lead to misuse and possible injury to a child in a crash.”  According to the North Dakota Department of Health, four out of five car seats checked in North Dakota had at least one error in use, with some having multiple errors.

 

During the checkup, car seats will be checked to be sure they are appropriate for the child who is riding in them and that the seats are not recalled or expired.  Technicians will assist families with installation of the seat, using either the LATCH system or the seat belt.  Guidance will be given on how to correctly secure the child in the car seat, including how tight the harness should be, which harness slots should be used and correct positioning of the harness clip.

 

Each car seat check will take about 30-45 minutes.  Parents should bring the car seat instructions and their vehicle owner’s manual.  Although not necessary, it helps to have the child present, so he/she can be fitted to the seat.

 

Shannon adds, “I encourage parents, grandparents and others to take advantage of this opportunity.   Don’t wait to have a crash to find out that your car seat was being used incorrectly. Parents are often surprised to learn they were doing something wrong with their car seat, but they are so appreciative when they leave the checkup, knowing their child is riding safer.”

 

Appointments are required for the checkup event.  Contact Shannon at Central Valley Health at 701-252-8130 to schedule your appointment today.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The next Jamestown City Board of Adjustment meeting is Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 8-a.m., at City Hall.

 

The agenda items is a Variance Request – 703 Eastwood Dr- 4’ Front Yard Setback Variance Request.

 

Valley City  (Chamber)  Summer Nights On Central, 2020,  is set the last two Thursdays in July and the last two Thursday’s in August, with free admission.

Shopping Happy Hour 4-p.m., to 6-p.m.

Vendors Open At 5:30-p.m.

Concerts from 6-p.m., to 9-p.m.

 

Entertainment:

On July 23

National touring artist, 32 Below, with music in a variety of genres.

On July 30

Regional touring artists 8^th Hour, with music in a variety of genres.

August 20

National touring artists Tripwire, with music in a variety of genres.

August 27

National touring artist Slamabama with music in a variety of genres.

Wrist Bands Required for those and over.

Food and Beverage Vendors brought to you by  Valley City Eagles Club.

Sponsored by Puklich, BEK, Sanford Health, Dacotah Bank, Grotberg Electric, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Dakota.

On line visit: valleycitynd.or/summernights.

E-Mail: summernightsvc@gmail.com

Phone:  701-490-3530.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Field hospitals set up in Bismarck and Fargo in preparation for a spike in coronavirus cases have been disassembled. Hundreds of cots and medical supplies were put in place at the University of Mary Fieldhouse in Bismarck and at the Fargodome early this spring in case regular hospitals weren’t able to handle all the coronavirus cases. About two dozen people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Dakota, well below the state’s hospital bed capacity. The Bismarck Tribune reports state officials say the cots are in storage and could be reassembled in as little as 48 hours if needed.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Sister Thomas Welder, the longtime former president of the University of Mary and winner of North Dakota’s most prestigious award, has died. She was 80. The school announced Monday that Welder died at her monastery home south of Bismarck. She had recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Welder began her career as a music teacher at the university in 1963, when it was named Mary College. She became the school’s fifth president in 1978 and held that position for 31 years. During her tenure, the school earned university status, nearly tripled its enrollment and moved up from NAIA to NCAA Division II athletics. North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven bestowed on her the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award in 2004.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State officials say North Dakota has collected about $43 million in online sales taxes since they were authorized two years ago. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2018 that states can force online shoppers to pay sales taxes. North Dakota began collecting from remote sellers that fall. State Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger says the court’s decision leveled the playing field for local sellers who were no longer at a competitive disadvantage with their online competitors. The Bismarck Tribune reports North Dakota cities and counties that impose local sales taxes have received nearly $15 million through the first half of this year.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Visitors are now able to enter the White House complex without having their temperatures checked for the first time since mid-March, although several other coronavirus precautions remain in place. Those who come near the president will still undergo temperature checks and testing for the virus. Over the past three months, those seeking to access the complex first had to get their temperatures checked and answer a question about whether they had experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19. The White House says it is scaling back complex-wide temperature checks now that the District of Columbia is entering phase two of its reopening.

ATLANTA (AP) — Mourners are lining up to pay their respects to Rayshard Brooks in a public viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. A gold-colored coffin carrying the body of the man who was fatally shot by police arrived at the church just under an hour before the viewing was set to begin Monday. A handful of people were already waiting outside. Officer Garrett Rolfe fatally shot Brooks in the back when Brooks fired a Taser in his direction while running away after a struggle on June 12. Rolfe is white. Brooks was Black. Rolfe was fired and is jailed without bond on a murder charge.

 

SEATTLE (AP) — For the second time in less than 48 hours, there was a shooting in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone. Police said the 17-year-old victim declined to speak with detectives, leaving the circumstances unclear. The shooting happened late Sunday night in the area known as CHOP, for “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.” It followed a pre-dawn shooting Saturday that left a 19-year-old man dead and another person critically injured. Just as with the earlier shooting, volunteer medics inside the protest zone took the victim to the hospital rather than wait for first responders from the police and fire departments. The teen was treated and released.

 

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says the record levels of new daily COVID-19 cases worldwide may reflect the fact that the pandemic is now peaking in a number of big countries and demonstrate that the coronavirus has now become entrenched in some regions. Some countries, including the U.S. and India have attributed their rising caseloads to an increase in testing. But WHO’s emergencies chief dismissed that explanation Monday, pointing to a rise in hospital admissions and deaths in numerous countries. He said the coronavirus appeared to be peaking in numerous large countries including Brazil, the U.S. and India at the same time.

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says this year’s hajj will not be canceled, but that due to the coronavirus only “very limited numbers” of people will be allowed to perform the major Muslim pilgrimage. The kingdom said Monday that only people of various nationalities already residing in the country would be allowed to perform the hajj. The government did not specify how many people would be permitted to take part. The annual pilgrimage, which is set to begin this year at the end of July, traditionally draws around 2 million Muslims from around the world for five intense days of worship and rituals in Mecca.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is designating the U.S. operations of four major Chinese media outlets as “foreign missions” in an action that could force some of their journalists to leave the country. The State Department announced the action Monday. It says four outlets will be required to submit a list of everyone who works for them in the U.S. and any real estate holdings. None are being ordered to leave at this time but a similar action in February against five other outlets preceded a cap on the number of people who could work for those organizations in the U.S. The four include China’s state-run CCTV and the People’s Daily newspaper.

 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the U.S. West and South as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance. Some public health officials are warning that progress won after months of lockdowns could be slipping. And hospitals in areas seeing an uptick in cases are warning that intensive care beds were filling again, and urging communities to do what it takes to control any new outbreaks. An Associated Press analysis of data compiled by Johns Hopkins University finds that new daily confirmed coronavirus cases across the country are up to more than 26,000 a day, up from about 21,000 a day two weeks ago.