{"id":227596,"date":"2021-06-10T14:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T19:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=227596"},"modified":"2021-06-11T09:29:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:29:09","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-jun-10-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=227596","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show &#8211; Evening &#8211; Jun 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_125\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-125\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-125\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bubble-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bubble-300x202.png 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bubble-258x175.png 258w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bubble.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wayne Byers Show Weekdays on CSi 2<\/p><\/div>\n<p>CSi Weather&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging wind.\u00a0 Locally heavy\u00a0 rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY\u2026Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance<\/p>\n<p>of thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Windy. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of<\/p>\n<p>precipitation 40 percent, in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to<\/p>\n<p>15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>.SATURDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n<p>.TUESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n<p>.TUESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n<p>.WEDNESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.stutsman.nd.us\/departments\/emergency-management\/fire-danger\">The Fire danger rating<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-223361\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Burn-Ban-lifted-Barnes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Burn-Ban-lifted-Barnes.jpg 274w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Burn-Ban-lifted-Barnes-261x175.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/>Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Barnes County Commission on Jun 10, lifted the temporary Burn ban that was implemented on Jun 3.<\/p>\n<p>Rural residents in Barnes County conducting controlled burns are asked to call Barnes County Dispatch at (701) 845-8181 to inform them of the location where the controlled burn will be taking place.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are asked to monitor their controlled burns, and fire pit usage and have adequate materials needed to extinguish a fire in the event the need arises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-143545\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/streetsweeper-300x154.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/streetsweeper-300x154.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/streetsweeper.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>(CSi)\u00a0 The evening of June 10, 2021, Jamestown City crews will be out street sweeping in the downtown business district. This will take place at 12:00 AM and last approximately until 8:00 AM or until finished.<br \/>\nPlease move vehicles off the streets during these times until sweeping is done in these areas.<br \/>\nThe above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.<br \/>\nMotorists should use extreme caution in this area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NDDoH<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Stats\u00a0 11:00 a.m<\/p>\n<p>Thurs. Jun. 10, 2021<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Barnes<\/p>\n<p>New Positives\u00a0 1<\/p>\n<p>Total Positives 1423<\/p>\n<p>Active: 5<\/p>\n<p>Recovered: 1386<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stutsman<\/p>\n<p>New Positives 0<\/p>\n<p>Total Positives 3543<\/p>\n<p>Active 3<\/p>\n<p>Recovered\u00a0 3458<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-221120\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VCBarnesHealth-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VCBarnesHealth-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VCBarnesHealth-260x175.jpg 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VCBarnesHealth.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Valley City\u00a0 (CCHD)\u00a0 City County Health in Valley City COVID-19 Testing Clinic schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Administrator, Theresa Will says, the testing clinics are on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30-p.m. to 1:30-p.m. with the drive through clinic, located at the west side of the building., at <strong>415 2nd Ave NE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-123273\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KiteFestival2017-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KiteFestival2017-300x202.png 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KiteFestival2017-260x175.png 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/KiteFestival2017.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Kite Fest Kite Fest is this weekend, Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13 at Meidinger Park Field in Jamestown, free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The event is created and organized \u00a0by the Wings on Strings Jamestown Kite Club.<\/p>\n<p>An indoor kite fly will be held \u00a0at\u00a0 Two Rivers Activity Center Friday at 10-a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Also on hand\u00a0 at Kite Fest will be internationally known kite builders and flyers. Along with kite building sponsored by the Jamestown Parks &amp; Rec Department.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Jamestown Kite Club on Facebook for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-76034\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RodsHogsRoadRunner-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RodsHogsRoadRunner-300x202.png 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RodsHogsRoadRunner-259x175.png 259w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/RodsHogsRoadRunner.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Rods, Hogs, and Things That Go VROOM car show \u00a0returns this year, after a year\u2019s absence due to the pandemic.\u00a0 This year the activities are set for Saturday Jun 12 from 1-p.m. to 11:30-p.m., in Downtown Jamestown.\u00a0 Partial funding provided by Jamestown Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrecht says,\u00a0 two blocks on First Avenue South will be closed to traffic, adding that construction on the Road Diet should not interfere with the activities.\u00a0 With that, she says, residents and visitors are invited walk the finished bumpouts and sidewalks and view the Walk of Fame project.<\/p>\n<p>Judged categories will include classic car, best bike, best truck, and best ratrod with a $200 1st place prize. Lambrecht says for those who don\u2019t want to register, they\u2019re welcome to just show and shine, but they will not be eligible for the prizes or to be judged.<\/p>\n<p>Other activities downtown this summer include, the 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July Kiddie Bike Parade, the Buffalo Days Parade on July 24 through downtown, and the University of Jamestown Block Party.\u00a0 On line, jamestowndowntown.org, and Like them on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Partial funding provided by Jamestown Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown \u00a0(JRMC) \u2013 Without local cancer care, one Jamestown woman says she may have given up.<\/p>\n<p>Last year tested the faith of Alice Wanzek. Between the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and her cancer, Wanzek has been challenged in many ways<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-227610\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-group-JRMC-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-group-JRMC.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-group-JRMC-223x175.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 83-year-old\u2019s husband Richard passed away in April 2020. Because of COVID-19, the family buried him in May, six weeks later. In August 2020, Wanzek\u2019s son Mike, experienced a significant traumatic brain injury and could not breathe on his own. In November, she traveled to California to care for her other son, Dean, battling cancer. And in December, doctors diagnosed Wanzek with cancer of her own, in the left breast.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors surgically removed the lump that month. Since then, Wanzek has received chemotherapy at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. She completed her treatments on June 1.<\/p>\n<p>Her daughter, Kristi Oscarson, says, \u201cWe were so happy it was in Jamestown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wanzek says she feels fatigued after chemotherapy, as well as her challenging year. With all that she has going on with her family, she may have refused treatment had she needed to travel.<\/p>\n<p>Daughter, Lisa Reich adds, \u201cI don\u2019t know how we would have done it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kristi adds, that Alice and Richard raised their seven children on a farm west of Jamestown. Farm living made her a \u201cfighter,\u201d However, Wanzek credits support from her children, neighbors and friends, saying, \u00a0\u201cI\u2019ve had a lot of people offer to help me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among her helpers are the members of the JRMC Cancer Center team. Registered Nurses K.C. Robison and Garrett Hillius could always be counted on for a silly joke or comment to lighten the mood.<\/p>\n<p>She says ,smiling, \u201cThey have a sense of humor. But I don\u2019t want to see them again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-227609\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell-300x270.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell-768x690.jpg 768w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell-1024x921.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell-195x175.jpg 195w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wanzek-Bell.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Wanzek\u2019s journey continues, with radiation scheduled this month, adding, \u201cI\u2019m relieved the chemotherapy is over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>JRMC opened the JRMC Cancer Center in June 2019 in partnership with Sanford Health. Wanzek is the twelfth patient to ring the graduation bell. Each month, the JRMC Cancer Center provides more than 100 chemotherapy infusions, saving nearly 250,000 miles of travel each year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMiles matter,\u201d said Laura Bond, oncology nurse practitioner, says, \u201cMile Matter. \u00a0Healing is better close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bond said a person\u2019s quality of life improves too, saying the cancer center means people spend more time with family or even work and less time on the road.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe burden of travel causes significant anxiety. <em>Who will drive me? How can I afford mileage?<\/em>\u201d she said. \u201cOne of the reasons JRMC is a destination for care in the region is because it offers award-winning care right here at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, The National Rural Health Association named JRMC a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital. JRMC also received Modern Healthcare\u2019s Best Place to Work award each year from 2017-2020.<\/p>\n<p>For Wanzek, she is ready to move to the next chapter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe worst is over. \u201cI have hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the JRMC Cancer Center or to schedule care, visit www.jrmcnd.com\/cancer. To learn how we are keeping patients safe, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jrmcnd.com\/covid\">www.jrmcnd.com\/covid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota&#8217;s rural lawmakers worry that when new political maps are drawn this year their political influence will shrink due to population growth in and around a handful of the state&#8217;s larger cities. Legislative redistricting occurs every 10 years after a federal census. It aims to ensure each lawmaker represents about the same number of people. Some lawmakers expect some partisan political bickering during the process. But they say the biggest task will be striking a balance between urban and rural interests. Republican Sen. Jerry Klein of Fessenden says rural priorities increasingly don\u2019t mirror those in bigger cities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-200633\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HolteCody1-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HolteCody1-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HolteCody1-260x175.jpg 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/HolteCody1.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 On Sunday, June 13th\u00a0 at 2-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center law enforcement \u00a0agencies including the Jamestown Police Department, Grand Forks Police, Fargo Police, Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office, different army units, and more, will gather, and travel in a procession to pay tribute to Grand Forks Officer Cody Holte, with the dedication to a Memorial.<\/p>\n<p>The 29 year old Holte lost his life in the line of duty on May 27, 2020 in a shootout, that also claimed the life of a woman, and injured another law enforcement officer and wounded\u00a0 the suspect.<\/p>\n<p>The event is planned for June 13th will honor the former officer and 1st Lt. with the National Guard.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Lindberg served with Lt. Holte for five years with the National Guard 817 Engineering Company in Jamestown.<\/p>\n<p>He says, the event will leave the Civic Center, around 2-p.m. going 25 miles north on Highway 281, where the procession will pay their respects, to Lt. Holte, adding The public is invited to send off the procession from the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n<p>Holte had been with the police department for three years. He is survived by a wife and infant son. He also served concurrently in the Army Reserve and Army National Guard for about a decade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-34617\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/statehosp2-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/statehosp2-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/statehosp2-259x175.jpg 259w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/statehosp2.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) \u00a0\u2013 The North Dakota State Hospital\u2019s governing body will meet Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m. CT, in the administration conference room in the hospital\u2019s LRC Administration Building, 2605 Circle Dr., in Jamestown. Cloth face masks are required, and social distancing and other health and safety practices will be followed. Interested individuals can also join by <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/ap\/t-59584e83\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_ZTI0NjM5MmItOTc5MS00NTQ5LWFmNDgtMDViNGM1N2ExMmFh%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25222dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522bb8ae5cc-248c-4077-b175-57e955756f99%2522%257d&amp;data=04%7C01%7Clklawrence%40nd.gov%7C104519f353ad471ca1f508d92c34a21f%7C2dea0464da514a88bae2b3db94bc0c54%7C0%7C0%7C637589426979677173%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=DSrGMQY9Kh74kKT5eZRBKc6LYI7LozQxy4PVWkIcOJI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> or by conference call at 701-328-0950, conference ID: 799 094 330#.<\/p>\n<p>The agenda includes reports from hospital administration, the medical director and the North Dakota Department of Human Services. There will also be updates on quality management, finances and employee wellness committee activities. Other business may be discussed.<\/p>\n<p>The agenda for the public meeting includes time for comments from the public and hospital team members at the end of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>A complete agenda is online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nd.gov\/dhs\/info\/publicnotice\/index.html\">www.nd.gov\/dhs\/info\/publicnotice\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations, including auxiliary aids, to participate in the meeting can contact Kristie Cagle at 701-253-3964, 711 (TTY) or <a href=\"mailto:kjcagle@nd.gov\">kjcagle@nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information about the North Dakota State Hospital is available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nd.gov\/dhs\/locations\/statehospital\/\">www.nd.gov\/dhs\/locations\/statehospital\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In world and national news&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>CARBIS BAY, England (AP) \u2014 President Joe Biden says the United States is buying and donating hundreds of millions of doses of Pfizer\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine to help save lives. He says it&#8217;s not being done to get favors or potential concessions from the nearly 100 low-income countries that will be receiving the shots. He\u2019s also calling on other countries to follow the American lead, saying \u201cit is in all of our interests to see the global economy recover.\u201d Biden is outlining the U.S. global vaccine-sharing plans while he&#8217;s in St. Ives, England. Earlier Thursday he met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Johnson &amp; Johnson says U.S. health officials have extended the expiration date for its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks. The drugmaker said Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration approved a shelf life of 4 1\/2 months for the one-dose shots. State officials recently warned that millions of doses would reach their original three-month expiration by the end of June. The extension comes as the number of U.S. vaccinations continues to slip. Vaccine expiration dates are based on information from drugmakers on how long the shots stay at the right strength. Regulators are reviewing those dates as companies have continued to test batches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) \u2014 A key reservoir on the Colorado River is shrinking to record low levels, prompting concerns throughout the drought-stricken U.S. West about future water supply. The dropping surface elevation of Lake Mead along the Arizona-Nevada state line dipped to a historic low on Wednesday, surpassing 2016. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says the lake level is projected to continue falling until November, affecting recreation and hydropower efficiency. Already, water users in Arizona and Nevada are prepared to get less water in 2022 from the Colorado River. Millions of people in the U.S. West rely on the river that has been declining amid a prolonged drought and climate change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 FBI Director Christopher Wray says the bureau discourages ransomware payments to hacking groups even as major companies in the past month have participated in multimillion-dollar transactions aimed at getting their systems back online. Wray tells the House Judiciary Committee that there are a number of reasons why FBI policy frowns on such payments. For one, it may encourage additional cyberattacks. And it may not result in victims getting their information back. Both Colonial Pipeline and meat processing company JBS SA have revealed that they paid multimillion-dollar ransoms. In ransomware attacks, hackers lock up and encrypt a victim\u2019s data and demand a payment in order to return it. They have proliferated in scale over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) \u2014 North Carolina&#8217;s Senate approved a measure on Thursday to prohibit doctors from performing abortions if a woman is seeking it because of race, sex or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is not expected to approve the bill. Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion advocates say the proposal ensures equality by protecting fetuses that could have disabilities when they are born. Abortion rights groups say it would interfere with a woman&#8217;s privacy, preventing them from having open conversations with their doctors and violating their constitutional rights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>PHOENIX (AP) \u2014 Arizona has refurbished its gas chamber at a prison where the last lethal-gas execution in the United States was carried out in 1999. The refurbishment late last year was made as Arizona tries to resume executions after a nearly seven-year hiatus. It purchased materials to make hydrogen cyanide, the gas used in executions in the U.S. and by the Nazis to kill 865,000 Jews at the Auschwitz concentration camp alone. The horrific nature of gas-chamber deaths and the advent of lethal-injection executions turned the United States against lethal gas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) \u2014 Opioid distribution companies and federal regulators pointed the finger at each other as a contributing factor in the nation\u2019s opioid epidemic during a landmark civil trial in West Virginia. The Herald-Dispatch reports that a former Drug Enforcement Administration official and the distributors each argued Wednesday that the other side disregarded requests to comply with regulations and policies. They said doing so could have led to stopping the flow of pills into local communities. The lawsuit brought by Cabell County and the city of Huntington accuses AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health Inc. and McKesson Corp. of fueling the epidemic. The trial is being heard in Charleston.<\/p>\n<p>UNITED NATIONS (AP) \u2014 A high-level committee that focuses on rapid responses to humanitarian crises estimates that some 350,000 people in Ethiopia\u2019s embattled Tigray region are in famine conditions. The estimate was presented at a meeting on Monday of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, comprising 18 U.N. and non-U.N. organizations that is chaired by U.N. humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock. According to a U.N. official, a note from the meeting said millions of other people in Tigray urgently need food to avoid famine. Ethiopia&#8217;s government has been at war with Tigray&#8217;s leaders since November, and Eritrea, a longtime Tigray enemy, teamed up with Ethiopia in the conflict. The U.N. estimates that since the war began, an estimated 2 million people had been displaced amid reports of killings and rape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CSi Weather&#8230; THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging wind.\u00a0 Locally heavy\u00a0 rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. 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