Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Nov. 11

CSi Weather…

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT  TO NOON  FRIDAY…INCLUDES STUTSMAN, BARNES

WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in Barnes County.
Locally higher amounts to around 4 inches possible along the Highway 52 corridor and around 4 to 6 inches possible in the Turtle Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE…Much of central North Dakota including the James River
Valley.  Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and
northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN…Until Noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

 

Forecast…

.TONIGHT…Snow. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Windy. Snow

accumulation around 2-3 inches. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest

winds around 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.

.FRIDAY…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the morning in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.

Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the day. Windy. Highs

around 30. North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph

decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds

5 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then

chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s.

Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light

snow in the evening. Lows around 20.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows around 20.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

 

Snow will a impact the state  Thursday night, generally
north, central and east. the best chance for snow accumulation will be from
the Turtle Mountains through the James River Valley. For most
areas the most impactful aspect of this system will be falling,
blowing snow causing visibility reductions.

On Friday, both blowing and falling snow may significantly reduce visibilities at times, especially overnight and into Friday morning. Clearing and diminished winds are expected across western North Dakota by early Friday afternoon as high pressure moves in.

Later Friday night and into Saturday a clipper system will quickly approach and slice through the region, bringing along with it several forecast concerns that will continue to need monitoring.

What is still unknown at this time is the exact track of the low and therefore precipitation. What appears likely/certain is the possibility for all precipitation types.

Mostly snow through the day Saturday as lows remain in the upper 20s to 30s.

Sleet and freezing rain, appear to be possible at some point through the day Saturday.

Following this clipper, ridging and warm air advection is expected with a mostly dry forecast and an early week period of above normal temperatures before the next trough and front arrives mid-week.

 

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

 

COVID-19 Stats

Thur. Nov 11, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  14

Total Positives: 1952

Active: 42

Recovered:  1868

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 262

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 17

Total Positives: 4603

Active: 94

Recovered: 4414

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 295

 

 

Valley City (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City announces their COVID-19 testing days and site location in Valley City.

Testing is at the REC Center at 140 4th Street Southwest.

Testing will be 12:30-2:30 Mon, Weds, and Fridays.

There are opportunities for vaccinations, both for annual influenza and for the COVID vaccine.  Call 845-8518 to make an appointment.

 

 

Central Valley Health District Regularly Scheduled Vaccination Clinics And Locations

The Schedule subject to changes depending if the listed vaccination clinic is full. Contact CVHD at 252-8130.

 

Friday, November 12, 2021

Vaccine Available: Influenza, COVID – PFIZER, MODERNA

Event Time: 9:00 – 11:30am

Event Location: Central Valley Health District

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

 

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  The Valley City Public School Board will discuss whether they should pursue a school bond referendum during their next meeting on Monday, November 15th at 5:30pm in the school district office board meeting room.

The school district conducted a community survey last month to determine which direction the district should pursue following their presentations on “Exploring the Future of School Facilities.”

The school district engaged School Perceptions  to conduct the survey.  Rob DeMeuse of School Perceptions believes a referendum would not pass. DeMeuse suggested the school district could spread out the cost of this project through future construction phases.

The survey, results found that those 56 and older, who are not staff members or parents of students are opposed to a proposed referendum.

 

 

Jamestown  JRMC)  L ow flow? Burning sensation? Frequent urination? When it comes to the prostate, a urologist can help.

JRMC Urologist Dr. Christopher Cost specializes in treating urological diseases. Urology supports below-the-belt care including conditions of the kidney, bladder, urinary tract and prostate.

The prostate gland is a small structure about the size of a walnut that produces a large portion of the semen. It is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that transports urine from the bladder. As a man ages, his prostate gland can increase in size, and this can sometimes impact urination.

“Prostate enlargement commonly occurs as men age, and sometimes can cause urinary symptoms in men as young as age 55,” said JRMC Urologist, Dr. Christopher Cost. “Prostate cancer is less likely to cause urinary symptoms, however, is one of the more commonly diagnosed cancers in men. Thankfully, most prostate cancers aren’t extremely aggressive.”

Prostate cancer is relatively common — many prostate cancers don’t impact a man’s natural lifespan. However, prostate cancers are often slow growing and do not need treatment.

PSA blood tests, when used appropriately, can support early detection of prostate cancer. The decision to perform a PSA screening is made after a thorough discussion of the goals, benefits and possible risks of PSA testing.

“The country celebrates women’s health in October and men’s health in November. This month is a great time to man up for men’s health below the belt,” Dr. Cost said.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR

First, if you or a loved one has the following symptoms, contact a urologist.

1. Frequent urination. Waking several times to urinate and frequency of urination during the day can be signs of prostate enlargement.
2. Low flow. Prostate enlargement and prostate cancer can also cause a weak or interrupted stream.
3. Blood in the urine or semen: Ask a urologist to evaluate.
4. Pay attention to hip, pelvic or back pain because prostate cancer tends to spread to those areas.

Dr. Cost shared, “A family history of prostate cancer in a first-degree relative (brother or father), African-American race and obesity can increase a man’s risk of having prostate cancer.”

Concerned about prostate-related symptoms? To learn more about men’s health, Dr. Cost, and urology, call (701) 952-4878.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (UJ)  The University of Jamestown and Dakota College at Bottineau have entered into a new partnership to help address the state’s nursing shortage.

Under the agreement, students will begin their nursing education at one of DCB’s Dakota Nursing Program sites in Valley City, Minot, or Bottineau, earn their Associate’s Degree, and be eligible to become a registered nurse. Students who complete DCB’s program will then be able to seamlessly transfer into UJ’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Once at UJ, students will be able to complete their remaining coursework either in person on UJ’s campus or online in as little as 18 months.

“DCB welcomes the opportunity to the partner with the University of Jamestown to allow our students to continue their education and earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN),” said Larry Brooks, DCB Associate Dean. “This partnership will open the door for students at other Dakota Nursing Program campuses (Bismarck State College, Lake Region State College, and Williston State College) to earn a BSN through UJ and address the state’s and region’s nursing workforce shortage.”

Currently, nearly 500 nursing positions are open across the state in a variety of settings ranging from hospitals and clinics to nursing homes.

“UJ has the oldest four-year nursing program in the state and has prepared thousands of women and men to enter the nursing profession since the late 1940s. The partnership we have with DCB is the next step in our program’s evolution,” said Dr. Paul Olson, UJ’s provost. “Most importantly, this partnership will help us help students reach their educational and professional goals while addressing a critical labor need across the state.”

Students interested in the program can view program details online at either www.dakotacollege.edu or www.uj.edu.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican Gov. Doug Burgum’s push to use some of the state treasury’s surpluses to offset income taxes appears certain to win approval, despite initial opposition from legislative leaders in his own party. Representatives in the GOP-controlled House unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would provide a $350 income tax credit for each North Dakota resident filing a return for 2021 and 2022. During his State of the State address at the special session’s opening Monday, Burgum renewed his call for the legislature to provide income tax relief. Legislative leaders say the idea now appears to be popular.

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A pilot program to help reduce bison at Grand Canyon National Park by shooting them has wrapped up with four of the animals killed. More than 45,000 people applied this spring in a lottery for 12 spots to help cull the herd and make the bison uncomfortable at the park. Up to 500 bison are roaming the far northern reaches of the park. Officials say the bison are trampling resources and spoiling the water. The park also captured 36 bison and sent them to Native American tribes in Oklahoma and Nebraska. Critics had urged the park to consider relocating the animals targeted for lethal removal.

 

 

In sports…

 

 

Jamestown (UJ)  Midwest College Hockey (“MCH”) announces that the University of Jamestown has been admitted as a member of the MCH beginning with the 2022-2023 season.

Jamestown currently has two teams that play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (“ACHA”), one at the Division 1 level and another at the Division 2 level. Jamestown is currently one of five independent teams in ACHA D1 and has proven to be one of the top teams in ACHA D1 since the Jimmies began playing in the 2016-2017 season.

With the recent announcement that Maryville University would depart the MCH at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, the MCH coaches unanimously approved the addition of Jamestown as a MCH member institution. Jamestown will be joining five MCH charter member teams starting with the 2022-2023 season: Illinois State University (Normal, Ill.), McKendree University (Lebanon, Ill.), Midland University (Fremont, Neb.), Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Ill.), and Waldorf University (Forest City, Iowa).

“This is a great step forward for our hockey program,” said University of Jamestown Athletics Director Sean Johnson. “It’s a great opportunity for our student-athletes to receive recognition and have the opportunity to play for a conference championship.”

“We are grateful to become the newest member of the MCH,” said University of Jamestown head coach Dean Stork. “Being part of Midwest College Hockey is a step forward for our program and really helps us put together a schedule that benefits our
student-athletes.”

All MCH teams are expected to play a 20-game regular season conference schedule and the MCH Regular Season Champion will be determined on a points basis. The MCH Playoff Tournament is held at the conclusion of the MCH regular season in late February/early March. The MCH Playoff Tournament format will see two games on Day 1 (3 vs 6, 4 vs 5), two games on Day 2 (1 vs lowest seeded Day 1 winner, 2 vs highest
seeded Day 1 winner) and a Championship game on Day 3.

Follow the MCH online at www.twitter.com/MidwestCHockey.

In world and national news…

HOUSTON (AP) — A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died. Attorney James Lassiter says Bharti Shahani died Wednesday. Family members told Houston TV station KTRK that Shahani was studying electronics systems engineering at Texas A&M University and had been set to graduate next spring. She is the 9th person to die after festivalgoers rushed the stage Friday night when headliner Travis Scott took to the stage. Hundreds of others were injured in the melee. A criminal investigation into the deaths at Astroworld is underway.

 

(AP)  The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North. It’s a worrisome sign of what could be ahead this winter in the U.S. Meanwhile, trends are improving in Florida, Texas and other Southern states that bore the worst of the summer surge. But it’s clear that delta isn’t done with the United States. COVID-19 is moving north and west for the winter as people head indoors, close their windows and breathe stagnant air. A Vermont college recently suspended social gatherings after a spike in cases tied to Halloween parties. Hospitals in New Mexico and Colorado are overwhelmed.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block the release of records to a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection led by his supporters. Trump’s lawyers requested a temporary stay from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Barring a court order, the National Archives is expected on Friday to turn over Trump’s call logs, draft speeches and other documents related to the insurrection. Trump’s lawyers asked the court to set a schedule for the case that would delay any decision until next week.

 

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Jurors in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s death are watching security camera videos from a home under construction that the 25-year-old Black man was seen running from before he was fatally shot. Property owner Larry English said in prerecorded testimony that his camera recorded Arbery at the construction site five times between October 2019 and Feb. 23, 2020, the day Arbery was slain by white men who pursued him in pickup trucks. English says there’s no sign Arbery took anything from his property. Cameras recorded others in the house during the same period. Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael told police they suspected Arbery was a burglar. They’re charged with murder, along with neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan.

 

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A use-of-force expert says less than three seconds elapsed between the time a protester in the streets fired a shot in the air and Kyle Rittenhouse opened fire with his rifle. John Black testified Thursday for the defense at Rittenhouse’s murder trial. Defense attorneys want to show Rittenhouse had reason to fear for his life and acted in self-defense when he shot three men, killing two, during protests in Kenosha last year. On Wednesday, Rittenhouse told jurors that he tried to get away from his pursuers and never wanted to kill anyone, saying: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I defended myself.”

 

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Public records show police received multiple calls from people reporting an armed and threatening man in the months before he killed two people and injured at least four others in a shooting at a Boise shopping mall. The Idaho Statesman obtained the Ada County Emergency Dispatch records through a public record request. The dispatch records showed callers had reported Jacob Bergquist to law enforcement agencies for separate incidents at a Walmart, a hospital and a mall in recent months. Bergquist died a day after exchanging gunfire with Boise police officers during the Oct. 25 Boise Towne Square mall attack.