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Cramer’s stepson in ICU, critical condition

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — ND Congressman Kevin Cramer says his 35-year-old stepson is in critical condition at a Bismarck hospital. Cramer told The Associated Press Saturday that Isaac Cramer is suffering from “failing liver and kidneys” and was taken to Sanford Medical Center Friday night. Cramer says he and his […]

Jamestown

Smoke smell at house, prompts fire call

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was call out about 10:03 p.m., Thursday, to 1600 11th Avenue, Northeast, to a report of a smoke smell. Glenn Christianson says there was no smoke inside the home, as it was coming from an outside source. Three City Fire Units and 17 […]

Featured Jamestown

Man killed in shootout Wed identified

Jamestown  (CSi) Sheriff Chad Kaiser released the name of the man who died following a high speed pursuit on Weds in a gun confrontation with law enforcement north of Medina. He reports that 27 year old Michael Andrew Schieffer,  last known to be from Jamestown, died following the incident. Kaiser says […]

State

Billy Graham to lie in honor, U.S. Capital

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Rev. Billy Graham’s body will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for two days next week. Ryan says he’s inviting members of Congress and the public to pay their respects to the man called “America’s Pastor” on […]

State

Bismarck schools not supporting student walk-outs

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Superintendents in the Bismarck area won’t dismiss classes for any walkouts or demonstrations in support of Florida school shooting victims and gun control but won’t prohibit students from participating in them. Students nationwide are planning walkouts over next two months to advocate for tougher gun control […]

Valley City

VC family treated, Mexico ferry boat explosion

Valley City  (WDAY)  A Valley City family on vacation was waiting to board a ferry boat, in Mexico,  and were  taken to a hospital after a nearby ferry exploded. It happened Wednesday in Playa del Carmen. Among the 25 people reported injured in the explosion were Rebecca Lahlum’s 14-year-old son […]

State

Franklin Graham remembers, dad

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. Billy Graham’s son, the Rev. Franklin Graham, says his father would want to be remembered as a preacher. Franklin Graham told NBC’s “Today Show” on Thursday that Graham’s children asked several years ago what he wanted on his tombstone and he replied “Preacher.” The […]

Jamestown

Meland to become next Stutsman Co. Auditor/CEO

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Commission has voted to hire Nicole Meland as the next County Auditor and Chief Operating Officer. She was one of six individuals applying for the position. She has been the interim auditor since Casey Bradley resigned in August he said was because of personal reasons. […]

Jamestown

High Risk sex offender changes Jmst address

Jamestown (CSi)  Police are warning residents a convicted high risk  sex offender has changed addresses within the City of Jamestown. 42 year old Timothy Richard Olpin is a white male, six feet tall, weighing 225 pounds with hazel eyes and gray hair. Olpin now resides at 414 4th Street Northeast […]

State

Fla shooting surviors descend on Capitol Hill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Survivors of the Florida school shooting descended on the state’s Capitol on Wednesday and had one overarching message: It’s time for action. The kids split into several groups to talk with lawmakers and other state leaders about gun control, the legislative process, and mental health issues. […]