2014 Total Calls – 268 Nov 24 – Dec 3,2015 Call No. 267 November 24th, 9:00AM, regional response team responded to the request of other agencies to assist with specialized equipment. Time out 5 hours 30 minutes. Call No. 268 November 27th, 3:22AM, ready squad responded to 910 2nd Ave […]
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San Bernardino shootings investigation widens
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – The FBI says it is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California as an “act of terrorism.” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, made the declaration at a news conference Friday in California. He also said the shooters […]
Gold coin dropped in Salvation Army kettle
Everything from a penny to $500,000 has been dropped into a red kettle this holiday season. Now, thanks to a donation in Jamestown, the Salvation Army can add a gold coin to that list. The 2015 American Eagle one-half ounce gold proof coin retails for $720 at the United States […]
No criminal conduct VC Police Chief
Valley City (CSi) The North Dakota Bureau of Investigation, the Barnes County State’s Attorney, and the City Attorney found no criminal conduct or violation of procedural rules against Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson. The investigation stemmed from in an October 3, 2015 incident in Valley City, when Thompson drew […]
Sheriff urges citizens to carry licensed guns
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York sheriff is urging residents of his county who are licensed gun owners to arm themselves when they leave home, citing recent mass shootings in the United States and Paris. Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum, a Democrat, posted a message to the […]
Flags to half staff says President
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the shooting in California that left 14 people dead. The White House says Obama signed the proclamation Thursday. It calls for flags to remain at half-staff through Monday and affects […]
ND revenue forecast concerns
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s top budget writer says “it’s very likely” an updated revenue forecast will be needed due to drop in oil drilling in the state. Office of Management and Budget Director Pam Sharp says a reworked revenue forecast is the initial step in addressing […]
Search for VC police chief on hold
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Administrator David Schlelkoph says the search to hire a new Valley City Police Chief is on hold. He says the search has been stopped because of the unknown outcome of a proposed city petition and possible vote by the people in the future. Under the […]
TRAC costs 27% over original estimate
Jamestown (CSi) The planning phase of the Two Rivers Activity Center is taking longer than anticipated. The process is currently in the schematic design phase, where a general design of the structure is planned Jamestown Parks & Recreation Direcotr Doug Hogan says under a cost control effort, the end result […]
Changes in Barnes County positions
Valley City (CSi) Changes in some positions in Barnes County have been noted. The Barnes County Commission has unanimously approve the appointment of Sue Lloyd as the Barnes County Emergency Manager, replacing Kim Franklin who resigned earlier this year. The commissioners also approved of Lloyd to be the 9-1-1 coordinator. […]























