CSi Weather…

 …WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY…

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CROSBY…BOWBELLS…MOHALL…

BOTTINEAU…ROLLA…WILLISTON…NEW TOWN…MINOT…TOWNER…

RUGBY…WATFORD CITY…KILLDEER…BEULAH…HAZEN…CENTER…

GARRISON…MCCLUSKY…HARVEY…CARRINGTON…MANDAN…BISMARCK…

STEELE…JAMESTOWN…LINTON…NAPOLEON…EDGELEY…ASHLEY…OAKES
344 PM CST WED JAN 30 2013

* WIND CHILL VALUES…40 BELOW TO NEAR 55 BELOW ZERO TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* OTHER IMPACTS…TRAVELERS AND THOSE WORKING OUTDOORS SHOULD BE  PREPARED FOR BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS.

A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THE COMBINATION OF WIND AND VERY COLD AIR WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL VALUES. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.

 

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY…

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…COOPERSTOWN…FINLEY…VALLEY CITY…

LISBON…GWINNER

…DANGEROUS WIND CHILL WILL EXPAND ACROSS PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AND INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* WIND CHILL VALUES…25 BELOW TO 35 BELOW ZERO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. FROST BITE AND HYPOTHERMIA CAN RESULT IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU VENTURE OUTDOORS…MAKE SURE YOU WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING…INCLUDING HAT AND GLOVES.

 

Forecast…

Jamestown

…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY…

Valley City…

WINDCHILL ADVISORY UNTIL NOON FRIDAY…
.TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 20 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 45 BELOW.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
THROUGH THE DAY. HIGHS AROUND 15 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO
20 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 45 BELOW.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20 BELOW. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 40 BELOW.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. NOT AS COLD. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
NOT AS COLD. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE MID 20S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AND SLEET. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. LOWS AROUND 10.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S. LOWS AROUND 10.

 

SAFETY RULES FOR WIND CHILL WARNINGS…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK NORTH DAKOTA HAS ISSUED A WARNING FOR THE LIFE THREATENING COMBINATION OF WIND AND EXTREME COLD. WIND CHILLS WILL BE 40 BELOW ZERO OR COLDER.

 

IN THESE CONDITIONS…EXPOSED SKIN CAN FREEZE IN A FEW MINUTES.

 

IF YOU MUST GO OUTSIDE…DRESS IN LAYERS OF LOOSE-FITTING…LIGHT

WEIGHT…WARM CLOTHING. COVER THE ENTIRE BODY…INCLUDING HANDS AND

FACE. BE SURE TO WEAR A HAT.

 DO NOT OVEREXERT YOURSELF IN THE COLD…AND AVOID STAYING OUTSIDE FOR TOO LONG. DO NOT MAKE YOURSELF VULNERABLE TO FALLS OR OTHER ACCIDENTS.

 AVOID DRIVING INTO REMOTE AREAS…STALLED MOTORISTS COULD FIND THEMSELVES IN EXTREME DANGER. IF YOUR VEHICLE BECOMES DISABLED STAY INSIDE AND WAIT FOR HELP TO ARRIVE. YOU SHOULD HAVE BLANKETS AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS IN YOUR VEHICLE.

　

The weather is expected to warm by the weekend, with daytime high temperatures Saturday and Sunday reaching into the 30s and 40s in some areas, and even into the upper 50s in southwest South Dakota.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — A Great Lakes Airline’s representative, in Jamestown Wednesday (Jan 30, 2013) said, her visit is informational, while taking back suggestions and concerns of the Jamestown area flying public.

Monica Taylor-Lee said, her visit in Jamestown was two-fold, to visit with Jamestown residents, and to gather input, and to honor the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, “Outstanding Citizen of the Year,” Fran Romsdahl, at the annual banquet, Thursday evening (Jan 31, 2013.)

Great Lakes management, from Cheyenne, Wyoming  will also attend the banquet, and offer ticket giveaways.

She added that Great Lakes Airlines wants the public to know that they are part of the Jamestown community, as shown with the Food Drive in September of 2012, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Airport.

Ms Taylor-Lee pointed out that booking flights departing Jamestown has become more convenient through travel agents, in addition to Great Lakes having ticket agreements with other airlines, where a single ticket will allow the passenger to reach their final destination along with their luggage, without the need for additional ticketing.

She added that Great Lakes Airlines continues to work out arrangements with Delta to re-implement the Sky Miles program, which she hopes will happen soon.

She added that the airline’s web site www.flygreatlakes.com is also available to book flights, along with on line booking engines.

Jamestown Regional Airport Manager, Matthew Leitner said, the local airport web site  www.flyjamestown.net  is also handy to obtain more information and to aid in booking flights, and has the present Jamestown schedule posted.

Leitner pointed out that Jamestown boardings are again going up, as he expects the January final numbers to be over 200.

He added that weather concerns not withstanding, Great Lakes on-time performance is 85% within 5-10 minutes of departure.

Ms Taylor-Lee added that when Jamestown boardings show a continued significant increase, Great Lakes will likely look at servicing Jamestown with the larger 30-seat aircraft.

Leitner said the present aircraft the 19 seat Beachcraft has the latest state of the art equipment and the planes are relatively new.

　

The full interview with Ms. Taylor-Lee and Leitner can be heard on the Thursday (Jan 31, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 at 8:25 a.m., with replays at noon, 5-p.m., 6:25-p.m., and 10-p.m.

 

From JRMC

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 30, 2013) — As of Wednesday, January 30, 2013, visitation restrictions at Jamestown Regional Medical Center have beenremoved.

Offiicals ask that the public please continue to only visit patients in the hospital if you are in good health.

JRMC thanks community for your patience and cooperation during the visitation restrictions at JRMC.

 

Update…

 Jamestown, ND  (KCSi-T.V. News)  —  Jamestown Police  wants to warn Jamestown residents regarding a convicted sex offender living in Jamestown who has changed his address.

William Humphrey Kysar now lives at 409 4th Street Northeast, Apt. #1, Jamestown, ND.

His last previous address was  119 5th Street Northwest, Apt.#14, Jamestown, ND.

The report says he has no vehicle.

Kysar is a 52 year old white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 250 pounds with brown eyes, and gray hair.

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Kysar has been convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition, solicit of a child for sex, and child abuse.

Kysar is currently not on probation with North Dakota Parole and Probation.

Kysar is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court. 

This notification is meant ofr public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this notification be used to theaten, assault or intimidate the offender.

Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, or their families, landlords or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Kysar are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered offenders is available at the Attorney General’s Office web site:  www.sexoffender.nd.gov

 

BUCYRUS, N.D. (AP) – A benefit fund that raised $180,000 has been awarded to residents of a North Dakota town that was devastated by wildfire.
 
     Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union set up the fund for victims of the October blaze that swept through Bucyrus (boo-CY’-ruhs), located near the North and South Dakota border. The fire destroyed four homes in the town of 27 people.
 
     The fund included a grant of $40,000 from Lutheran Social Services disaster relief.
 
     Bonnie Lueck, manager of the credit union,says  the money can’t replace everything, but it will residents “get back on their feet.”
 
     The fire covered more than 9 square miles and destroyed 24 structures.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Authorities in Burleigh County seized 38 horses from a man on the same day officials in neighboring Morton County took 119 horses away from him.
 
     Ninety-six dead horses were discovered on the Morton County property and three dead horses were found on the Burleigh County land. The horses that survived the alleged neglect are being fed and cared for onsite, except for 25 that are in bad shape and being cared for by a horse rescue organization.
 
     The  owner of the horses has not been identified because he has not been arrested. Prosecutors are considering charges.

 

GRAFTON, N.D. (AP) – A former stockbroker in Grafton and Grand Forks is likely to be sentenced to prison in March after failing to come up with $2.1 million in restitution by the court-ordered deadline of Tuesday.
 
     Fifty-nine-year-old Ross Haugen pleaded guilty earlier this month to felony charges for scamming six clients. He was given the chance to avoid prison time by repaying those he swindled but  he failed to do so. He now faces up to 70 years in prison when he is sentenced March 13.
 
     Haugen faced similar charges in November 2011, pleaded guilty and avoided prison time by paying about $185,000 in restitution.
 
     Haugen lost both his federal and state securities licenses nearly a decade ago.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two companies fined more than half a million dollars by the state for improperly dumping sewage in the western North Dakota oil patch have reached an agreement with federal prosecutors on more fines.
 
     Fairview, Mont.-based Hurley Enterprises and Stanley-based MonDak Water and Septic Service each have agreed to pay $50,000 in fines to resolve federal charges of illegally disposing of domestic sewage.
 
     The companies’ attorney, Thomas Kelly, says they decided to “take the high road” and settle the case. As part of the settlements with the state that were announced earlier, Hurley is developing a training program for septic waste haulers and MonDak is developing wastewater treatment lagoons.
 
     Hurley spokesman Dave Gorham says no one was prepared for the rapid growth of sewage volume in the booming oil patch.

 

 MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Prosecution witnesses in the trial of a Somali man accused of murdering four people in Minot have testified that all four victims died of gunshot wounds, and the bullets recovered at the crime scenes came from the same gun.
 
     No weapon was recovered, and no one has testified that Omar Mohamed Kalmio had access to a gun.
 
     The 28-year-old Kalmio is on trial in the Jan. 28, 2011, deaths of 19-year-old Sabrina Zephier, who was the mother of his child, and her mother, brother and mother’s boyfriend. Their bodies were found the same day in another home.
 
     Kalmio is a Somali national who says he is in the U.S. under political asylum. Authorities say he was working in the western North Dakota oil patch at the time of the killings.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota House committee is considering a bill that would ban abortions in the state if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
 
     Medical experts say a so-called fetal tone can be detected as early as five or six weeks into pregnancy. Abortion rights advocates say the measure would ban abortion before some women know they are pregnant.
 
     Several Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate have introduced bills this session that would impose more stringent restrictions on abortions in North Dakota. Measures include defining a “person” as a fertilized human egg, and requiring a doctor performing abortions to be an OB-GYN with hospital admitting privileges.
 
     Abortion rights advocates say the proposed measures are aimed at shuttering the state’s only abortion clinic in Fargo.

 

In world and national news..

PHOENIX (AP) – Police in Phoenix say three people have been shot at an office complex. There’s no word on their conditions. No suspect is in custody. Television footage showed dozens of officers entering the building, and a person being taken out on a gurney.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – The first congressional hearing on gun control since the Connecticut school shooting massacre has included a dramatic appeal for tougher gun laws from wounded former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. It also included testimony from the National Rifle Association’s Wayne LaPierre, who rejected bans on some assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that have been advocated by President Barack Obama. Under questioning, LaPierre also conceded that his organization no longer supports universal background checks for gun purchasers.
 
     SANTA MARIA, Brazil (AP) – A lawyer representing the owner of the nightclub in southern Brazil where 235 people died in a fire last weekend says his client “regrets it very much” but insisted he was only partly to blame. He says the owner “trusted too much in the inspectors” and those who built the club. Police say the early Sunday blaze appears to have started when a band lit flares, which ignited inflammable foam on the ceiling. Police also say the fire extinguisher was faulty and the club had no sprinklers and no emergency exit.
 
     ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. (AP) – Authorities say a storm that slammed a Georgia town has killed at least one person. The massive storm system also has been blamed for the death of a man in Tennessee. He had been taking shelter in a shed when a tree toppled onto it, killing him. The storm did major damage in Adairsville, northwest of Atlanta. Cars were overturned on Interstate 75, forcing officials to close the highway in both directions. Thousands are without electricity across the Southeast.
 
     HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Jerry Sandusky isn’t getting the new trial he asked for. He had argued that his lawyers weren’t given enough time to prepare for the proceeding that ended with a 45-count guilty verdict. A judge Wednesday issued an order that said Sandusky’s lawyers conceded that they’ve turned up no material since the trial that would have changed their strategy. The former Penn State assistant football coach is serving a 30- to 60-year state prison sentence for sexual abuse of 10 boys. He’s maintained his innocence and vowed to appeal.