CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Temperature rising overnight. South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Highs in the mid 30s.  West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. West winds around

10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds

5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

 

A warming trends starts Saturday with Sunday likely being the

warmest day of the long term. Highs will range from the upper 30s

over the Turtle Mountains to the lower 50s southwest. Above normal

temperatures continue into the next work week. No precipitation is

currently in the forecast through the long term.

 

 

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

Wed. Dec. 8, 2021

10:25 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  6

Total Positives: 2115

Active: 42

Recovered:  2027

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 358

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 17

Total Positives: 4987

Active: 99

Recovered: 4782

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 415

North Dakota, Reported Dec. 8, 2021

NEW CASES REPORTED: 472

ACTIVE CASES: 3,038

DAILY POSITIVITY RATE: 6.1%

TOTAL KNOWN CASES THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 165,845

TOTAL RECOVERED THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 160,868

The state’s 14-day rolling average positivity rate is 7.5%.

North Dakota

ACTIVE HOSPITALIZATIONS: 153

DEATHS: 11

TOTAL DEATHS: 1,939

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is  on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm.

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.

 

 

 

CVHD Regularly Scheduled  Vax Clinics

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Vaccine Available:  COVID PEDIATRIC 1ST DOSE ONLY – PFIZER

Event Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm

Event Location: Central Valley Health District

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   *Must be ages 5 – 11 years old*

 

Friday, December 10, 2021

Vaccine Available: COVID BOOSTERS — PFIZER, MODERNA, JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Event Time: 9:00 – 11:30am

Event Location: Buffalo Mall

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

 

 Events hosted by the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH).  Vaccine availability may vary see registration link below for more information.

Various Upcoming Dates: Sundays and Wednesdays in November

Event Information: These are pop-up community clinics with varying times/locations. 

Event Location: Buffalo Mall and S&R Truck Plaza

 CLICK HERE TO SEE LISTINGS  

 

 

 

Valley City  (VCPD)  Police Chief Phil Hatcher, says two stolen cars were recently recovered in Valley City.

He reports a Parking Control Officer who was working to get snow covered vehicles marked, ran a license plate check, and found that the vehicle was stolen from Fargo. He said the stolen vehicle may have been parked sometime over this past weekend in the 700 Block of 6th Street Southwest. He says the investigation is open at this time, and he’s urging residents to keep their vehicles locked.

In the second case, Hatcher says officers responded to a stolen vehicle complaint from a resident in the 1500 block of East Main Street Tuesday morning. He says a vehicle was stolen from an open garage with the keys left in the vehicle, and it was recovered a short time later at I-94 east of Valley City.

Chief Hatcher reminds motorists to lock their, vehicle and remove keys from your vehicle.

 

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — A Valley City man charged with attempted murder has changed his plea to guilty. Twenty-seven-year-old Alex Mooridian previously pleaded not guilty.

He’s accused of shooting another man in Valley City last February

The victim has since recovered. The man who was shot told police he woke up to find Mooridian standing over him holding a pistol. The victim says he and Mooridian talked for a moment before the man stood up and grabbed an unloaded assault-style rifle. Officials say that’s when Mooridian shot the man once in the abdomen. Mooridian surrendered at the Valley City Police Department.

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  A 39-year-old Dazey, man has been charged following a domestic violence incident in Valley City that was reported on Friday, December 3.

Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher says, the suspect, Jeremy Wade Hatcher was arrested for Simple Assault (Domestic Violence). Chief Hatcher says looking into the initial arrest, it was determined that  Jeremy Hatcher allegedly committed other assaults.

That report about those incidents was given to the Barnes County State’s Attorney. Leading to  more charges of Simple Assault (Domestic Violence) that occurred in November. At the time of  the arrest, officers also found methamphetamine.

Jeremy Wade Hatcher  faces three felony charges including one count of Aggravated Assault (Domestic Violence) and one count of Terrorizing (Domestic Violence). And one count of Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, all are Class C Felonies. In total Jeremy Hatcher faces three felony and three misdemeanor charges.

Police Chief Phil Hatcher adds, the Valley City Police Department urges victims of any violence to contact police so they can help, whether through the courts or through the Abused Person’s Outreach Center (APOC) and Valley City Police other local partners. Adding “We strive for safety and justice for all victims.”

 

 

Jamestown   (CSi)  Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) CEO Connie Ova has announced her resignation date in 2022.

In a letter to the JSDC Board of Directors she said, “It has been a privilege, honor and pleasure serving as CEO of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation for the past 19 years.  Working in partnership with the JSDC Board of Directors, City and County, we have achieved major accomplishments. I believe this community is in an excellent position for continued growth and success in the years to come.”

Ova thanked them for allowing her to grow and develop her career.

She was asked to announce her resignation at least six months ahead of her last day in order to take the appropriate amount of time to seek her successor.

Ova’s last day as CEO will be May 13th, 2022. She says she will  transfer responsibility where appropriate and train a replacement for her position.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Parks and Recreation will be hosting an open house to honor Doug Hogan and to thank him for his 37 years of service to the community.

The open house will be held at the Bunker, 1520 3rd St SE, on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The community is invited to attend.

 

 

Jamestown (City)  Starting December 8, 2021; the road closure at the intersection of 7th Ave NE & 3rd St NE will be extended until Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Construction signing will be put in place by the City.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

 

 

Jamestown  (City)  Beginning Saturday December 11, 2021, until further notice, the Jamestown Baling Facility  (City Transfer Station) will be open weekdays and the second Saturday each month.

Baling Facility Open:

Monday – Friday 8-a.m. to 3:30-p.m.

Second Saturday each month from 8-a.m. to 11:30-a.m.

For further information contact the Jamestown Sanitation Department at Sanitation@JamestownND.gov or 701-252-5223.

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Bison 6 Cinema as the December Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.

Their nomination stated, ” I took my 6-yr old to a special mom/daughter movie day. Of course, we had the discussion about what she brings to the theater, she carries. The staff at the concessions were so sweet and patient with us as we decided on our treats. As we finished paying, she asked me to hold “all her things” and her treat tray. While trying to help her juggle her treats I spilled half my bag of popcorn on the floor. While apologizing profusely, the manager just said no problem and refilled my bag. The gals on staff sweetly smiled and said it happened all the time and they came to my rescue. For that moment of kindness, they all deserve to be part of today’s Business of the month nomination. Because of their kindness, I was able to get her to the movie for our special date. Thank you to all the staff at Bison 6.”

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce honors businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.  This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded in January of 2022.  Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com. Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for the Minnesota police officer who killed Black motorist Daunte Wright has told jurors that all Wright had to do that day was surrender to police. Prosecutors told jurors earlier Wednesday that former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter violated her training and “betrayed a 20-year-old kid.” Defense attorney Paul Engh, meanwhile, told jurors during his opening statement that Potter made a mistake when she pulled her handgun instead of her Taser but that she ‘’did what she had to do” to protect a fellow officer. The prosecution says the former suburban Minneapolis officer had undergone extensive training that warned about such a mix-up. Potter has told the court she will testify at the trial.

 

In sports…

Jamestown (CSi) The 2021-22 Stutsman County Class B Girls Basketball Tournament run Thursday, December 9th and Friday and Saturday with four games each day at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Thursday Dec. 9

3pm – Medina/PB vs. Ellendale

430pm – Edgeley/KM vs. South Border

6pm – Carrington vs. Warwick

730pm – Napoleon/GS vs. Griggs/Midkota

 

 

 

Barnes County Girl’s Basketball Tournament

Day 1

LaMoure/L-M 46, Maple River, Minn. 34

Sargent County 63, Enderlin 33

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 64 Barnes County North 27

 

Thursday, Dec. 9 – Day 2
4:30 p.m.: (4) Maple River vs. (6) Enderlin
6:00 p.m.: (2) Sargent County vs. (3) Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: (1) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (5) Barnes County North

 

 

(VCSU)  Valley City State University senior defensive linemen Marshaun Jones and Garrett Pemelton have accepted invitations to play in the NAIA Senior Football Classic on Dec. 17 in Durham, N.C.elton t

Both Jones and Pemelton will play for the NAIA West team, joining other top seniors from across the country in the NAIA’s official all-star game.

The NAIA Senior Football Classic is the premiere event leading into the NAIA Football National Championship. Kickoff for the Senior Classic is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Central at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Friday, December 17.

A live video broadcast from the game will be available for free at: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/naia/

Jones and Pemelton were both All-Conference players on VCSU’s defense that allowed just 12.9 points per game – third best in the nation. Jones was a First Team All-Conference selection after racking up 7.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss this season. Pemeltom finished with seven sacks from the defensive end position and was named 2nd Team All-Conference.

In world and national news..

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says early evidence suggests the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be spreading faster than the highly transmissible delta variant and brings with it less severe disease — although it’s too early to make firm conclusions. The comments come among swirling concerns about the new variant that first emerged in southern Africa last month. Some countries have shut their borders and the existence of omicron has rattled stock markets fearful of the long-term impact of a possible new variant. So far, coronavirus has infected at least 267 million people and killed more than 5.2 million.

 

 

 

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After deliberating for five hours over two days, jurors have recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of killing an Orlando police lieutenant four years ago. The 12-member jury in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday agreed with prosecutors that Markeith Loyd should face capital punishment for the 2017 shooting death of Lt. Debra Clayton. She was killed as she tried to arrest him outside a Walmart store for the fatal shooting of his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Loyd has already been convicted of first-degree murder for killing his ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, and her unborn child. The jury in that case recommended that he be sentenced to life in prison.

 

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett’s defense attorney says charges against the former “Empire” actor rely on the testimony of brothers who are “sophisticated liars” and “the worst type of criminals.” Neny Uche said during his closing argument Wednesday that prosecutors’ case against Smollett is “built like a house of cards.” Smollett is charged with staging a racist, anti-gay attack against himself in January 2019 and lying to Chicago police about it. Prosecutor Dan Webb told jurors that there’s “overwhelming” evidence against Smollett. The jury is to begin deliberating later Wednesday. On the stand, Smollett has repeatedly denied the attack was a fake, telling a prosecutor “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida judge declared a mistrial in a murder case after jurors failed to agree on a verdict following more than five days of deliberations. The jury had delivered a manslaughter verdict against 27-year-old Dayonte Resiles on Tuesday evening. But the decision was rescinded moments later when a juror said she didn’t agree. The judge sent jurors back Tuesday night and Wednesday to try to reach a decision, but they said they remained deadlocked. Resiles is accused of killing Jill Halliburton Su. She was bound, forced into a bathtub and stabbed about 25 times during a burglary in 2014.

 

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury in Arkansas has begun deliberations in the trial of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is accused of receiving and possessing child pornography. The jury began its deliberations at midday Wednesday, a week after the trial began in northwest Arkansas. Duggar faces up to 20 years in prison on each count if convicted. He was featured on TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” which was pulled in 2015 over revelations that Duggar had molested four of his sisters and a babysitter. Duggar was charged in April after child pornography was discovered on a computer at his workplace.