CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 40. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to

20 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 50s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain showers and

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

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

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

 

Slightly warmer temperatures on Saturday with precipitation  chances returning to the forecast by the evening.

Chances of showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue through Sunday night but any precipitation Saturday and Sunday will be very hit and miss. Most will see dry weather.

Breezy conditions are likely Saturday (ahead of the cold front)

and Sunday (behind the cold front). The warmup continues into the

work week, with highs reaching into the upper 70s and lower 80

Monday through Thursday.

 

Update…

Valley City  (CSi)   On Thursday afternoon, the Boil Water Order, was lifted in Valley City.

The boil water advisory is now cancelled and is no longer necessary

After sampling and testing of the water from multiple areas throughout town, no contamination was found.

The precautionary boil water advisory was issued on Tuesday this week  stemming from a drop in water pressure when multiple water main breaks were reported in Valley City.

 

North Dakota health officials reported five more deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing to 10 the number of people who died from coronavirus in the past two days. Seven of the deaths in the past two days have been in Burleigh County, which tallied four deaths on Thursday. Health officials said the other death reported Thursday was in Ward County. North Dakota on Thursday reported 394 positive cases of COVID-19, led by Burleigh County with 74The number of active cases in the state increased by 185, to a record 2,713. The number of hospitalizations increased by seven, to 69.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Sept 17, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

 

Barnes

New Positives 9

Total Positives  206

Active Cases 55

Recovered 116

 

Stutsman

New Positives 2

Total Positives 469

Active Cases 110

Recovered 137

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

6,764 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

559,923 – Total tests completed since pandemic began

394 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

16,723 – Total positive individuals since pandemic began

6.11% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

2,713 – Total Active Cases

+185 Individuals from yesterday

200 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (160 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

13,828 – Total recovered since pandemic began

69 – Currently Hospitalized

+7 – Individuals from yesterday


5 – New Deaths*** (182 total deaths since the pandemic began)


INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

  • Woman in her 90s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.
  • Man in his 80s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
  • Woman in her 80s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
  • Man in his 70s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
  • Woman in her 90s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.


COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURS DAY

  • Adams County – 2
  • Barnes County – 9
  • Benson County – 8
  • Billings County – 1
  • Bottineau County – 1
  • Bowman County – 1
  • Burke County – 1
  • Burleigh County – 74
  • Cass County – 51
  • Cavalier County – 1
  • Dickey County – 1
  • Dunn County – 1
  • Emmons County – 18
  • Grand Forks County – 18
  • Griggs County – 2
  • Hettinger County – 1
  • Kidder County – 1
  • McHenry County – 1
  • McIntosh County – 2
  • McKenzie County – 2
  • McLean County – 4
  • Mercer County – 4
  • Morton County – 32
  • Mountrail County – 6
  • Pembina County – 2
  • Ramsey County – 4
  • Ransom County – 5
  • Renville County – 4
  • Richland County – 10
  • Rolette County – 3
  • Sargent County – 4
  • Sioux County – 1
  • Stark County – 64
  • Steele County – 1
  • Stutsman County – 2
  • Traill County – 2
  • Ward County – 33
  • Williams County – 17

 

* 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.

**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

 

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)   Central Valley Health District will  hold weekly testing event in Jamestown.  The testing will occur on Friday’s from 10 to Noon at the Jamestown Civic Center.

This event is open to anyone needing testing especially those with symptoms or who are close contacts.   There will be a total of 300 tests available and it is first come first serve.

“We will no longer be offering large-scale testing events and will be moving towards smaller weekly events to ensure availability of testing for those who are close contact or symptomatic,” says Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator at Central Valley Health District.

Appointments are not required but those who wish to receive a test are required to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https://testreg.nd.gov/.  Completing the online screening questionnaire does not guarantee you a test.

Additional details:

  • There is no cost for the test and health insurance is not processed.
  • Proof of residency will not be required.
  • The testing process itself takes approximately 15 minutes. Wait time in line may be longer.
  • Those with a positive result will be notified by phone within 24 – 72 hours.
  • Those with a negative result will be notified by the state notification system within 5 – 7 days.
  • Testing will be conducted using oral swabs. Antibody testing will not be conducted at this event.
  • Drive-up testing only. Stay in your vehicle to be tested.
  • Location of event is subject to change. Follow Central Valley Health on Facebook for event updates.

Jamestown  (CSi) The City of Jamestown reminds motorists that on Friday’s, 2nd St NE, the street just south of the Civic Center along the railroad tracks and from 2nd Ave to 5th Ave NE, will be closed to thru traffic, as it will be used for Covid-19 testing traffic, waiting to be tested at the Civic center parking lot.

This will continue EVERY FRIDAY from 8AM-1PM now through December 18, 2020.
These streets will be open on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.

Jamestown  (USACE)  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Pipestem Dam Manager, James Dixon says, Pipestem Reservoir’s water level has gone down, about a half foot over the last week enabling closing off releases at Pipestem Dam for the periodic inspection, this week.

Meanwhile, Releases of  40 cfs are continuing from Jamestown Dam with lesser flows on the James River.

The river level Wednesday  September 16, 2020, was at 3.35 feet, down from 3.75 a week earlier.

Jamestown  (CSi) Unite to Silence the Stigma will be holding a walk on Sunday September 20 at Nickeus Park in Jamestown.   On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Monte Rodacker of Jamestown said the walk begins at 2 pm and goes until about 4.  First Link will be providing a speaker.  Light refreshments, will be available, and a free will offering will be accepted to support suicide prevention and awareness.

Monte says everyone in the community is welcome to the event and the walk.

The walk route is from Nickeus Park to First Avenue, to Second Street, then west to Second Avenue, north to Eighth, and back to the park.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. On average, there are 132 suicides per day.

When someone you know or love takes their life, it’s easy to feel alone, and those attending the event are welcome to submit name(s) of those the lost to suicide, to be read during the ceremonies, to provide support, while sharing in fellowship, while observing social distancing.  Bring lawn chairs if you would like.

The First Link suicide support line is 1-877-273-TALK(8255)

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  A Frontier Village Horse Benefit will be held on September 19, starting at 7-p.m., at the All Vets Club in Jamestown.

Tickets are $10 each, and Karen George says the benefits go toward funding the Frontier Village horse operation.

Lunch will be offered, and there will be a silent auction with music by EXIT 262.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Every evening in the month of September local area Christian musicians are invited to come and share their praises of God with the city of Jamestown at 509 1st Ave. South, between the Verizon building and the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Organizers ask those interested to please consider offering their time and talent to sing and lead others in some of your favorite praise and worship songs. Start time is around 7pm or what works best for your schedule.

This is an informal outdoor gathering (bring your lawn chair) every evening the month of September. The public is invited to stop by and join in for prayer and praise.

Reserve your chosen September date to offer your hour  and leadership of worship by contacting:

Debbie at Maranatha Church Builders, at 701-252-4058.

 

In sports…

Valley City  (CSi)  The football game between Valley City High School, and Hazen will not be played, because Hazen has moved to distance learning, due to COVID-19 positive cases, concerns.

Next on the Hi-Liners football schedule in Jamestown, on September 25 at Ernie Gates Field . The matchup replaces the previously Jamestown scheduled home game against Williston’s football team, quarantined from until Tuesday, September 22, due to discovered COVID-19 cases.

Jamestown  (UJ)  The University of Jamestown has announced that the Saturday September 26, GPAC home football game versus Northwestern College has been postponed.

UJ Athletic Director, Sean Johnson says, “While our Jimmie football team continues to make progress towards a safe return to practice and competition, the September 26th home game against Northwestern College has been postponed and we will work with the GPAC office in an effort to reschedule the game at a later date.”

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council has proposed a framework to conduct a season in the Football Championship Subdivision, with teams limited to eight regular-season games in the spring and a playoff bracket reduced from 24 to 16 teams. The regular season would span 13 weeks through April 17, followed by playoffs through May 15. Teams can play a maximum of 11 games over the fall and spring, with no more than eight in the spring. If a team plays six games in the fall it can play up to five in the spring within the 13-week regular season.

In world and national news…

(AP)  An official for an Alabama county just east of Mobile Bay says the county has sustained “tremendous damage” from Hurricane Sally. Jenni Guerry is deputy director of emergency management for Baldwin County. At a Thursday news briefing, she said search crews have been trying to make sure people are accounted for and taking them to safety when needed. Trees and power lines are down throughout the county, one of Alabama’s largest with about 225,000 people. In a social media post, the county said there are also many traffic lights still out and that has led to “collisions and a lot of near misses.”

 

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two unusual weather phenomena combined to create some of the most destructive wildfires the West Coast states have seen in modern times. First was a dramatic lightning storm over Northern and Central California. Thousands of bolts ignited hundreds of fires in parched grasslands and vineyards. Then, warm, dry winds blew toward the West Coast — not the usual direction. One month after the lightning storm set the stage, firefighters are still battling the blazes. At least 34 people have died. About 5,300 square miles have burned this year in California. That’s more than ever before, according to Cal Fire. In Oregon, the figure is about 1,560 square miles, nearly double the 10-year average.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey is set to again testify before Congress. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday said Comey will testify on Sept. 30, appearing just a month before the presidential election. His appearance come as Republicans try to make the case that he and his agency conspired against Donald Trump in 2016. Comey will be a featured witness in Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham’s investigation into the origins of the Justice Department’s Russia probe. Trump fired Comey as FBI director in May 2017. Graham, a close ally of Trump, said Thursday that Comey would be “respectfully treated, but asked hard questions.”

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is set to join Senate Democrats for an online lunch. The virtual event Thursday will be a homecoming, of sorts, for the former senator who is now the party’s presidential nominee. Biden will be fielding questions on the race for the White House and the down-ballot effort to wrest the Senate’s majority control from Republicans. But the private visit comes with the COVID-19 crisis and economic distress ahead of an election like no other. Biden will likely face tough questions about his strategy to defeat President Donald Trump. He will travel later in the day to Scranton, Pennsylvania, his boyhood hometown, for a CNN town hall.

 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court has given the Democratic Party a series of victories related to November’s presidential election in the battleground state. One of Thursday’s decisions was in a lawsuit that sought favorable fixes to glitches and gray areas in the mail-in voting law. The court granted Democrats’ request to order a three-day extension of Pennsylvania’s Election Day deadline to count mailed-in ballots. It also authorized satellite election offices and drop boxes to head off an avalanche of mail ballots in Philadelphia and its populous suburbs. Another ruling kicked the Green Party’s presidential candidate off the November ballot for not strictly following procedures for getting on it.

 

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Poll workers signed up to work the November election in a county near St. Louis have been urged in an email to “act surprised” if voters ask why they aren’t wearing masks given the coronavirus threat. The St. Charles County Election Authority’s email Wednesday says workers will not be required to wear a mask but must keep one near them and put it on if a voter asks. The county’s elections director, Kurt Bahr, said Thursday that the email was simply worded poorly and that the “act surprised” phrasing was meant to convey that workers should just put on a mask when asked about it instead of engaging in a debate with the voter to keep lines moving.

 

 

 

(AP) A teenager has been indicted in the killings this month of a Cleveland police detective and an informant during what authorities say was an armed robbery. Eighteen-year-old David McDaniel faces counts of aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and other charges. Two males ages 15 and 17 have been charged with aggravated murder in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court in the Sept. 3 slayings. Authorities say the three suspects approached Detective James Skernivitz’s unmarked car and fired rounds that killed the officer and informant Scott Dingess as they prepared for a drug operation.