{"id":220128,"date":"2021-02-26T14:44:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T20:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=220128"},"modified":"2021-03-01T12:05:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:05:20","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-feb-26-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=220128","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Feb 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Isolated snow showers. Colder. Lows around 15. West winds around 5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. Chance of snow<\/p>\n

20 percent, in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the morning.<\/p>\n

Much colder. Highs in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

Chance of snow 20 percent, in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

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.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing.<\/p>\n

Lows 5 to 10 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to<\/p>\n

20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows<\/p>\n

5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n

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Another weak cold front<\/a> and associated mid level wave may bring a chance for light precipitation to the region on Sunday, otherwise dry conditions prevail through the work week.<\/p>\n

Mild\/Pacific air back into the Northern Plains. Widespread highs in the 40s and 50s (with the exception of the Turtle Mountains) are expected by early next week, with highs towards the end of the work week nearing 60F over the southwest.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City (VCPD) Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher on Friday afternoon reported that as of that time the Thursday evening shooting incident in Valley City was still under investigation.<\/p>\n

He said it appears that both parties involved in this incident knew each other and no known threat exists to the general public.<\/p>\n

The victim, a 31 year old Valley City resident is recovering in a Fargo hospital.<\/p>\n

The suspect, 26 year old Alex Morridian from Valley City has been arrested and is awaiting a formal appearance in Barnes County District Court, charged with Attempted Murder, a Class A Felony, for which a maximum penalty is 20 years in prison a $20,000 fine, or both may be imposed.<\/p>\n

If anyone had information in regard to the case, or any others, please contact Valley City Police at 701-845-311o.<\/p>\n

Previously\u2026.<\/p>\n

Valley City (VCPD) The Valley City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening around 7-p.m., in the 500 block of 11th Avenue SW.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Phil Hatcher says, \u201cOfficers quickly responded and assisted in securing the area and providing medical assistance to a male that had suffered a gunshot wound to the torso.\u201d<\/p>\n

The wounded person was taken by Barnes County Ambulance to CHI Mercy Hospital and later to a medical facility in Fargo. The suspect was taken into custody. There is no current threat to the public.<\/p>\n

No other information will be released at this time until investigations are complete. More details will be reported Friday.<\/p>\n

NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Fri. Feb 26, 2021<\/p>\n

11am<\/p>\n

Barnes:<\/p>\n

New Positives 1<\/p>\n

Total Positives 1294<\/p>\n

Active 4<\/p>\n

Recovered 1253<\/p>\n

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Stutsman<\/p>\n

New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n

Total Positives 3288<\/p>\n

Active 7<\/p>\n

Recovered 3190<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Test Results<\/strong>
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Please note that\u202ffrom\u202fnow on\u202fthe\u202fdaily news release will be\u202fsent\u202fMonday \u2013 Friday. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n

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BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
126,570<\/td>\nResidents who received at least one dose of vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
211,507<\/td>\nTotal COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8,185<\/td>\nTotal Tests from yesterday*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,652,831<\/td>\nTotal tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/td>\nPositive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nPCR Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nAntigen Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99,711<\/td>\nTotal positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.59%<\/td>\nDaily Positivity Rate**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
707<\/td>\nTotal Active Cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+1<\/td>\nChange in active cases from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>\nIndividuals with a recovery date of yesterday****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97,562<\/td>\nTotal recovered since the pandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nCurrently hospitalized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-4<\/td>\nChange in hospitalizations from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nNew death(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,442<\/td>\nTotal deaths since the pandemic began<\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Man\u00a0in his\u00a060s from\u00a0Cass\u00a0County<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY BY COUNTY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adams<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nGrant<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRansom<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\nGriggs<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRenville<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nHettinger<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nRichland<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Billings<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nKidder<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRolette<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottineau<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nLaMoure<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSargent<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowman<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nLogan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSheridan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burke<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcHenry<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSioux<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burleigh<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\nMcIntosh<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSlope<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cass<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/td>\nMcKenzie<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStark<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cavalier<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMcLean<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSteele<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dickey<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMercer<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStutsman<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divide<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMorton<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\nTowner<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dunn<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMountrail<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nTraill<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddy<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\nNelson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWalsh<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emmons<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nOliver<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWard<\/strong><\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPembina<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWells<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golden Valley<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPierce<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWilliams<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Forks<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/td>\nRamsey<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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*\u00a0Note that this\u00a0includes PCR\u00a0and antigen; it\u00a0does not include individuals from out of state.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

**Individuals\u00a0(PCR or antigen)\u00a0who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

***\u00a0Number of individuals who tested positive\u00a0with a PCR or antigen test\u00a0and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.\u00a0Please remember that deaths are reported as they\u2019re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

****<\/em>\u00a0The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test.\u00a0Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n

For descriptions of these categories, visit the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u202fwww.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u202fFacebook<\/a>,\u202fTwitter<\/a>\u202fand\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202fand visit the CDC website at\u202fwww.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"UPDATE<\/p>\n

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Saturday Facebook announcement from Central Valley Health: All the Covid vaccination clinics for March 1,2, & 4 have been closed. We will re-evaluate the number on Monday. We do want to offer a few slots to any high risk individuals the\u00a0 week of March 1 who may have missed the announcements or do not have access to a computer. More information and more vaccine is arriving over the next few weeks. Stay tuned and thanks for your patience.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The clinics listed below are for those who already pre-registered and have an appointment.\u00a0 No walk-ins.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\u00a0The first and second dose of the COVID Moderna<\/b> Vaccination Clinic will be\u00a0Mon March 1\u00a0from 1pm to 3pm at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room, use the north entrance for those that already registered.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The first and second dose of the COVID Pfizer<\/strong> Vaccination Clinic will be Tues March 2<\/strong>\u00a0for those who have pre-registered from 9am to 1:30pm at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room.<\/p>\n

Thurs March 4\u00a0<\/strong>from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m. the COVID Vaccination Clinic is for the first and second dose of the vaccine, for those who have pre-registered, also at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequer Room, use the north entrance.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City (CCHD 2-27-21)\u00a0 City-County Health District (CCHD) is prepared to move into the final eligible priority groups within Phase 1B of North Dakota\u2019s COVID-19 vaccination plan: childcare workers, preschool and K-12 school workers.<\/p>\n

Due to a substantial allocation of Moderna\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine, CCHD is offering a mass-vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Valley City Jr\/Sr High School Gym.<\/strong> \u201cWe are grateful for the support of Valley City Public Schools in hosting these safe and convenient events,\u201d said Theresa Will, Administrator for CCHD.<\/p>\n

Those who are currently eligible, who wish to be vaccinated by City-County Health District must register for an appointment by visiting www.citycountyhealth.org<\/a>\/covid-19-vaccine. Those in need of clinic registration support are encouraged to call CCHD at 701-845-8518.<\/p>\n

The Health District reports 3,535 vaccines administered in the County to date with 2,122 given by CCHD. Vaccine coverage rates are growing positively\u2014currently at 23.4% for 1st doses in Barnes County and 12.2% coverage for 2nd doses.<\/p>\n

For information and updates related to COVID-19 vaccination in North Dakota, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov<\/a>\/covid-19-vaccine-information.<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City (Chamber)\u00a0 The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced, an increase in the amount of the maximum Chamber Bucks able to purchase, in the For Love of Local economic stimulus program.<\/p>\n

Chamber Executive, Kay Vinjee says that now, the maximum amount that can be\u00a0 purchased is $1,000, up from $500, and the Chamber Bucks can now be purchased by each family member.<\/p>\n

She pointed out that the program continues to be very successful, with the intent of bolstering the local economy to keep the Valley City community strong.\u00a0 The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website has more details about terms, conditions, and special offers regarding the use of Chamber Bucks.<\/p>\n

Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A meeting to begin an update to the Barnes County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, in the Skoal Room in the Student Center at Valley City State University.<\/p>\n

The plan update will review mitigation strategies for Barnes County and the incorporated cities. \u00a0Townships and unincorporated cities are included under the county jurisdiction.\u00a0 Representatives from each jurisdiction in the county are invited to attend.\u00a0 The meeting is open to the public.<\/p>\n

The meeting\u2019s agenda will include and overview and intent of mitigation planning, how the current plan is used, a review of stakeholders, scheduling of meetings, identification of hazards impacting the county\u2019s people and property, and overview of the mitigation survey for the planning process.<\/p>\n

A mitigation plan helps local jurisdictions prioritize what they need to do to keep people safe and limit losses.\u00a0 The plan works as a tool to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and develop mitigation actions to limit loss of life and property.\u00a0 It is also required for the jurisdictions to access grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other sources.<\/p>\n

Nexus Planning & Consulting, Inc., Bismarck, ND, was hired to facilitate the planning process and write the plan.<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd at 701-845-8510; email: slloyd@barnescounty.us<\/a> or Planner Daniel Schwartz at Nexus at 701-989-7970; email: dschwartz@nexusplanco.com<\/p>\n

Bismarck (CSi)\u00a0 –\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that $20 million in grant funds are available for round two of the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS which will be open for applications on March 9 at 10 a.m. CST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s\u00a0lodging sector\u00a0lost more than $178 million in visitor spending in 2020 with demand continuing at depressed levels to start off 2021,\u201d\u00a0Interim Commerce Commissioner Shawn Kessel said.\u00a0\u201cThese businesses are vital to our communities\u00a0for visitors and the local workforce and supporting business.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Hospitality\u00a0Economic\u00a0Resiliency\u00a0Grant PLUS\u00a0expands the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant\u00a0(HERG)\u00a0to\u00a0provide\u00a0funding\u00a0for the accommodation sector which\u00a0includes hotels, motels, lodges, and resort establishments.\u202fThe Hospitality\u00a0Economic\u00a0Resiliently\u00a0Grant\u00a0PLUS is intended to assist the state\u2019s hotels, motels and lodging businesses who have been impacted by loss of revenue due to low occupancy rates\u00a0as a\u00a0result of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

The grant is not intended for private vacation rentals or\u00a0bed-and-breakfasts who rent rooms, apartments, condos or homes to the traveling public through online marketplaces.\u00a0Extended stay hotels\u00a0that\u00a0offer rooms for an ongoing nightly basis are eligible\u00a0but,\u00a0those who only serve long-term stays defined as 30 days or more are not eligible.<\/p>\n

Eligible facilities may apply for up to $40,000. Applicants with more than one facility may apply for up to $80,000\u00a0with\u00a0maximum of $40,000\u00a0to be used\u00a0per location. Grant recipients are required to comply with ND Smart Restart protocols.<\/p>\n

Funds must be used to reimburse eligible entities for costs in operations, like payroll, rent and utilities. Eligible expenses must have been incurred on or after March 27, 2020, and no later than Dec. 29, 2020.<\/p>\n

Recipients of the first round of the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS may be eligible for round two funds if the recipient received less than the full eligible amount. In this case, the recipient may be eligible for the difference between the two rounds, up to the maximum distribution allowed per grant. Different expenses from round one reimbursements must be submitted to receive round two funds.<\/p>\n

Applications will be processed as they are received. Funding will be approved if the application meets all criteria and funding is available.\u00a0Additional information\u00a0is available\u00a0at belegendary.link\/PHERG<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u2013 The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality awarded loans for water projects to two communities and a water district through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program in January and February.<\/p>\n