Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 7

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S.
HIGHS AROUND 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 60S.
.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 60S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 80S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S

 

AREA WIDE EXTENDED OUTLOOK CALLS FOR

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND EARLY

AFTERNOON IN THE SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL. SCATTERED TO ISOLATED

THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE MAINLY ACROSS THE NORTHWEST AND

NORTH CENTRAL THURSDAY NIGHT.

CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE OVER VARIOUS PARTS OF THE AREA

FROM FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

 

Jamestown (CSi) According to the state forensic medical examiners report, a Linton man found deceased on March 31, 2016 in the restroom of a Jamestown business died from an overdose of furanyl fentanyl.

Police were called after Travis Burgad was discovered unconscious and not breathing. Burgad was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

Dr. William Massello’s report indicated that Burgad had a history of drug abuse, and had been recently released from a drug rehabilitation facility.

The report said, “His full postmortem examination revealed findings consistent with death as the result of an alcohol and/or drug overdose. This was confirmed by postmortem toxicology studies that confirmed the presence of a potent derivative of the opioid drug fentanyl.”

Jamestown Police Department’s investigation into Burgad’s death is complete.

 

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,827,466.88

blocking off street for Crazy Days on July 27.

New electric request for Static Electric Construction, and Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Electrical.

new tree trimming license for Jerry’s Tree Service.

Special Alcohol Beverage Event permit for Boomer’s Corner Keg on June 19 for Dakota Riders Hill Climb.

　

PUBLIC FORUM

No one spoke.

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution alling for a Special Election for Mayor to be held on September 15, 2016.

The first date petitions can be taken out is June 13, 2016, the filing date is July 12, 2016, at 4-p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve appointing board members for open positions: (all renewed)

Renaissance Zone Board (3 year term) – Jim Knutson, Bobby Koepplin, Tony Kobbervig

Zoning Board of Adjustments (3 year term) – Mike Schell, Ken Reid

Planning & Zoning (5 year term) – Bobby Koepplin

Visitor’s Committee (4 year term) – Bobby Koepplin, Dick Gulmon, George Dutton

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill and Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for VCSU at Osmon Fieldhouse, Town & Country Club, Lokken Stadium and Eagles Club.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Eagles Club, The Captain’s Pub, Tavern 94, The Labor Club, My Bar Valley City and City Lights Supper Club.

Approved Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Assessor Sandy Hansen said no valuations were protested at the Barnes County Board of Equalization meeting, on Tuesday.

City Fire Chief Retterath said the outdoor siren that malfunctioned during Tuesday’s test will be repaired immediately, and put back in service.

KLJ gave a presentation on the update on the permanent flood protection project.

Commissioner Nielson congratulated VCHS sports teams on successful tournament play.

Commissioner Luke congratulated the VCHS Speech Team.

She encouraged voters to turn out for the city commission and other elections on June 14, 2016.

Commissioner Magnuson congratulated all graduating classes of 2016.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68, followed by replays.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Talking Trails program is making progress through Jamestown Tourism, and will be active within a short time.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swelund said signs to be place at various Jamestown tourist attractions are in the process of being made, with 40 completed at this time.

Stories about each site are being recorded.

The locations and access to the recorded information will be available on the Tourism web site, plus the recordings can be accessed when tourists stop by each site.

He reminds the community if they have suggestions about sites that may attract visitors to contact Jamestown Tourism at 701-251-9145.

Swedlund also pointed out that the Jamestown City Council has approved Capital Construction Funds that are now available to non-profit entities with approval of the Tourism Board, and review of the City Council.

He said the Funds are based on a percentage of the restaurant tax.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Potholes and Prairie Birding Festival is from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 8-12, 2016, at Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge.

The cost to register is $135 for one day or $395 for all days. Registration and a social are from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and an “Overview of North Dakota Birds and Habitats” by Dave Lambeth is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call (701) 652-2524.

Jamestown (CSi, NDHP) – Driving while under the influence of alcohol needs to stop—that’s the message from North Dakota law enforcement and the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). Throughout the month of June, fifty law enforcement agencies across the state will participate in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, by adding extra patrols to be on alert for impaired drivers to keep our roads safe.

Consuming alcohol reduces your ability to distinguish objects, especially at night, even when under the legal limit of .08 blood alcohol content (BAC). To publicize this increased enforcement and bring awareness to the severity of this driving behavior, NDDOT is introducing the ” Blurred Lines” campaign.

“Blurred vision is a visual theme in our campaign—but we want to emphasize that you need to hand over the keys long before it comes to that,” said Karin Mongeon, Safety Division Director at NDDOT. “The point at which you decide to have a sober driver shouldn’t be blurred either. It needs to be clear that if you plan to drink alcohol, designate a sober driver before you start drinking.”

Along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), participating law enforcement agencies include the Sheriffs’ Departments in Dickey, Eddy, Foster, LaMoure, Logan and Stutsman counties, and Police Departments in Carrington, Jamestown, Oakes and Valley City.

“We all know better than to drink and drive, but some people still believe it’s okay to take that risk. Like your vision, your judgment gets impaired and the line gets blurred,” said Carrington Police Chief Randy Munkeby. “Be clear ahead of time whether you will drink or whether you will drive. When you are celebrating this month, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.”

Last year in North Dakota, 44 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes were alcohol-related. From 2005 to 2014, an average of about 62 people a year died in crashes in North Dakota where alcohol was involved. These are lives that could have been saved as driving under the influence is 100 percent preventable.

Funding for high-intensity impaired driving enforcement is provided by the North Dakota Department of Transportation in order to prevent impaired driving crashes. Learn more about the efforts to reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries at ndcodefortheroad.org or join the conversation on the Code for the Road Facebook or Twitter page. Memorials to individuals killed by impaired drivers in North Dakota can be viewed at ndcodefortheroad.org/memorial.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of killing another man by running him over with his SUV on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation in northeastern North Dakota has pleaded guilty.
 
     Lance Robertson is charged in federal court with murder in the death of 18-year-old Larse Azure Jr., of Fort Totten. Robertson faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
 
     Authorities say the 27-year-old Robertson was drinking with five other people in his Dodge Durango early on Dec. 19. Several occupants allegedly argued with Robertson about his erratic driving and eventually left the vehicle while it was parked on a reservation road. Robertson allegedly ran over Azure as he was waving his arms at Robertson to stop.
 
     Defense attorneys say Robertson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 10 years ago.
 
     Sentencing is scheduled Sept. 6.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A judge has set bond at $200,000 cash only for a 19-year-old man charged in connection with an incident in which shots were fired into a Bismarck home and apartment over the weekend. Bismarck resident Vernon Pook was charged Monday with seven counts of reckless endangerment, corresponding to each individual in the residences where shots were fired. Authorities say Pook had targeted someone who lived at the home and owed him drug-related money.

 

 DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – Officials in Devils Lake have rejected the request from a medical air transport company to build a large hangar and above-ground fuel tank near a residential neighborhood adjacent to a local hospital.
 
     The  Devils Lake City Commission rejected the request from Valley Med Flight on Monday.
 
     The proposal called for a large helicopter hangar and an 8,000-gallon, above-ground fuel tank on the grounds of the Devils Lake Hospital.
 
     Resident Kari Hunt spoke against the proposal during Monday’s meeting. She says the area for the proposed hangar is not zoned for that kind of industrial use. She says “helicopters and airplanes belong at an airport.”

 

In sports…

VCSU – The Valley City Town & Country Club, and Bjornson Park Golf Course, will host the Annual Vikings Scramble Golf Tournament, on June 17, 2016.

The annual tournament is an 18-hole scramble.

Teams may consist of four or five golfers.

Registration online at www.vcsuvikings.com/scramble or call 701-845-7203.

The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a meal, mulligans and a participation gift. Registration is $90 per person or $450 per team.

A limited number of carts are available per reservation.

More information by calling or emailing Jeremy Wiebe to reserve a cart: jeremy.wiebe@vcsu.edu.

The tournament benefits the VCSU Century Club athletic scholarships.

　

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The only black Republican senator says Donald Trump’s comments about a U.S.-born judge of Mexican heritage are “racially toxic.” But like another Republican critic of Trump’s remarks, House Speaker Paul Ryan, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott says he’ll still support Trump for president. Scott says he sees no need for GOP lawmakers to rescind their endorsements of Trump after Trump alleged that a judge couldn’t preside over his case fairly because he is of Mexican heritage.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s the last big day of primaries in the 2016 presidential race, but voters casting ballots in California and five other states know their decisions will be more symbolic than impactful. The AP Monday night determined Hillary Clinton has enough delegates to be the Democratic party’s presidential nominee. Still, she and rival Bernie Sanders are trying to preserve a veneer of suspense heading into tonight’s vote tally. Clinton has said she’s on the brink of a “historic, unprecedented moment” but that there’s still work to do in the six states voting today. Sanders has made no mention of Clinton’s delegate count.
 
     TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran says it won’t grant visas to three U.S. congressmen opposed to its recent nuclear deal with world powers. The country’s Foreign Ministry calls the request to monitor the accord a “publicity stunt.” Republican Congressmen Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey, Mike Pompeo of Kansas and Lee Zeldin of New York say they asked for visas in February to observe Iran’s parliamentary elections, see what they call “American hostages” and visit three nuclear facilities.
 
     ISTANBUL (AP) – No one has yet claimed responsibility for a morning rush hour car bombing in Istanbul that killed 11 people and wounded 36 more. It’s the fourth bombing to hit the city this year. Turkey has seen a recent increase in violence linked to Kurdish rebels or to the Islamic State group which has found recruits and established cells in the country.
 
     SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -A leopard that got loose at a Salt Lake City zoo has been safely captured and visitors who had to take shelter inside buildings are unharmed. The 4-year-old female leopard got out of her enclosure Tuesday morning and was found a short time later sleeping on a high outdoor ledge in a public area near her exhibit. The leopard was tranquilized and fell three feet into a padded garden area before she was captured.