CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Patchy fog.

Not as cold. Lows in the lower 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance of

snow and light freezing drizzle in the morning, then slight

chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s.

Southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the north in the

afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Chance of snow and slight chance of

light freezing drizzle in the evening, then slight chance of snow

after midnight. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Chance of precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to

15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15. Northwest winds 5 to

10 mph.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 15.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

 

A quick moving upper level system will move across southeast

Montana and the western Dakotas late Friday night through Saturday. A

mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are all possible over

western and central North Dakota as the system moves through the

area. In addition, patchy blowing snow is possible late Saturday

morning through Saturday afternoon as northwest winds increase on

the back side of the system.

 

At this time it appears the southwest and far south central are

the favored areas for possible freezing rain. Precipitation

amounts are expected to be light, but even light amounts of

freezing rain can make travel hazardous. Check the latest road

conditions if you have travel plans late Friday night or Saturday.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Recycling carts are being distributed in Jamestown.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Ralph Friebel of Recycling Center of North Dakota, LLC, formerly  Renaissance Recycling in Jamestown, gave updated information, and pointed out that as of Friday nearly 700 recycling carts had been distributed in Jamestown, with all carts delivered by Friday March 16th.

He added  that the recycling containers are somewhat mis-shaped, due to the cold temperatures, saying that they will spring into shape when the weather warms up.

Recycling  collections begin on Monday April 2nd.   At that time the City of Jamestown will also start using the automated collection trucks for pick up of garbage and recycling materials.   The garbage container, and the recycling container have to be placed next to each other no closer than four feet apart, and that each cart cover must be fully closed, and no garbage bags be placed on the ground.

There will be alley pick up of recycled materials, if that’s where the garbage is collected.

No glass is to be put in the recycling carts, but is still being collected at the recycling center.

He said the recycling carts will come with an information packet.

That will include a welcome letter, cart maintenance,  a map showing the pick up days and dates, with the city divided so the recycling truck comes by every other week to the residence, on the garbage collection day of the week.

Also included will be a calendar showing a one year recycling pick up schedule.

Also included in the packet will be a magnetic list that shows what items can and cannot be recycled.

He added that the recycling center will continue to have the current days and hours of operation until April 2nd:  Tuesday and Thursday 9-a.m. to 6-p.m. and Saturday from 9-a.m., to 2-p.m.

On April 2nd the plan is to have the recycling center open everyday, but open shorter hours.

The center accommodates those out of town residents who recycle.

He says the recycling center’s move to the former Coke plant is expected in about two months.

Visit the recycling center’s web site: www.recyclenorthdakota.com for information, on collections, and maps.

Any questions should be directed to Recycling Center of North Dakota in Jamestown at 701-320-9218.   Do …not…call the City of Jamestown.

Friebel thanks the Jamestown Recycling Task Force, and Marketing students from the University of Jamestown in their efforts in implementing residential recycling in Jamestown.

Also on our show were University of Jamestown Senior Marketing Class students, Brad Stahlhut, and Nathan Kapaun, explaining what they have learned through assisting Ralph Friebel with the recycling center, in implementing Jamestown’s residential recycling program.

The Marketing class will continue to work with the recycling center, on their project.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — This week’s storm in the Dakotas that dropped several inches of wet snow helped ease drought conditions, with the biggest impact in South Dakota.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows moderate-to-severe drought in South Dakota decreased over the week from 57 percent to 41 percent.

In North Dakota, the drop was less significant, from 65 percent to 62 percent.

The Drought Monitor says the biggest reduction in drought was in the east-central portion of the Dakotas, with smaller improvements farther west.

 

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The last two fugitives in a Jamaican lottery scam that authorities say cost dozens of mostly elderly Americans millions of dollars have been captured in the Caribbean country.

A Jamaican counter-terrorism and fugitive apprehension team arrested Mario Hines on Jan. 9 and Gareth Billings on Feb. 23.

Authorities have sought the two men for years. They’re among a group of 15 suspects who are still being prosecuted in North Dakota in what is believed to be the first large-scale Jamaican lottery scam tried in U.S. courts. Authorities say at least 90 Americans lost a total of more than $5.7 million.

A federal investigation resulted in conspiracy, fraud and money laundering charges against 27 people. All have pleaded guilty or been convicted except Hines, Billings and one other suspect.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man accused of trying to hit a police officer with his vehicle in North Dakota and then fleeing to South Dakota is now being charged with federal crimes.

The Bismarck Tribune reports state charges including attempted murder have been dropped against 22-year-old Ulises Villalobos-Alvarado. A state charge of hindering law enforcement also is dropped against 32-year-old co-defendant Juan Nunez.

The two are now accused in federal court with charges linking them to drug trafficking with a California street gang. Trial is scheduled for early May.

Villalobos-Alvarado was accused of trying to run over a Bismarck officer who subsequently shot him in the arm during a probation search Jan. 18. He later turned himself in at a gas station in Brookings, South Dakota. Nunez was accused of helping him avoid apprehension.

 

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven Friday offered remarks as Judge Ralph Erickson was invested into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Hoeven introduced Judge Erickson at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last year and, following this, worked consistently to advance his nomination through the committee and the full Senate.

“We welcome Judge Erickson to his role on the Eighth Circuit,” said Hoeven. “Throughout his years on the bench, he has worked hard to uphold our laws and ensure our government abides by the Constitution. We thank him for his willingness to continue serving our nation, and we wish him the best in this new endeavor.”

 

Judge Erickson is a graduate of Jamestown College and the University of North Dakota Law School. In 2003, he was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a United States District Judge for North Dakota. Erickson served as Chief Judge from 2010-2016. Prior to that, he served as a state district judge for the East Central Judicial District, as a Magistrate judge for Cass County Court and as a county judge.

 

In sports…

Fargo  (CSi) Trailing by 22 points at one time, the Jamestown Blue Jay Boy’s Basketball team was defeated by Bismarck St. Mary’s Friday, at the State Super A Tournament in Fargo afternoon.

The Jays came within one point, but the come back fell short in the St. Mary’s  77-68 win.

The Season ends for the Jays boy’s, with a season record 12-14.

St. Mary’s season record moves to 10-17.

Bismarck St. Mary’s goes on in the tournament in the Consolation Championship game, taking on Fargo Shanley Saturday afternoon, at 2-p.m., at Scheel’s  Arena in Fargo.

 

Sioux City, IA (CSi)  The University of Jamestown Women’s Jimmie basketball  team routed the Indiana Institute of Technology, on Friday in the NAIA Division II Basketball, National Tournament.

The final score:  Jamestown 82 Indiana Tech 63.

Up next for the Jimmies, the quarter finals on Saturday at 3-p.m., vs. Concordia.

Recap

SIOUX CITY, Iowa  (uj.edu) — McKayla Orr (SR/Ypsilanti, ND) scored 18 points and had six rebounds while the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team used a strong second-quarter defensive effort to defeat Indiana Tech 82-63 in the round of 16 at the 2018 NAIA DII National Championship.

Jamestown (31-4) advances to the semifinals and will play either Concordia (Neb.) or Taylor (Ind.) Saturday at 3:00 p.m. This marks the third time in the last four season the Jimmies have reached the national semifinals.

The Jimmies held the Warriors to 2-of-17 shooting in the second quarter and outrebounded them 16-8. Indiana Tech went nearly 4 1/2 minutes without a point, allowing Jamestown to build on their two-point first quarter lead.

UJ closed the half on a 12-4 run and led 39-25 at the half. Allison Jablonsky (SO/Blaine, MN) gave the Jimmies a 20-point lead after making one of two free throws with 54 seconds in the third.

Jamestown opened the final quarter by making nine straight shots from the floor, and led by 30 with 5:15 in the game. A 13-2 Warrior run cut into the Jimmie lead, but the damage had already been done.

Jablonsky finished with 11 off the bench. Jenna Doyle (JR/Princeton, MN) and Paige Emmel (SR/Bismarck, ND) were also in double figures with 10 points each. Marina Nowak (JR/Rogers, MN) finished with nine points and nine rebounds.

Indiana Tech (30-5) was led by Keanna Gary’s 14 points and eight rebounds. DeAnn Kauffman had 13 points and three steals.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is accepting applications for elk, moose and bighorn sheep hunting licenses.

Hunters can apply online or call 1-800-406-6409 through March 28.

A record 334 moose licenses are available this year, up 89 from last year and 203 more than in 2015.

A total of 408 elk licenses are available, up 19 from last year and the most since 2011.

A bighorn sheep fall hunting season is tentatively scheduled, but it won’t be finalized until after a summer population study. From two to eight licenses are usually issued in years when hunting is allowed.

Elk, moose and bighorn sheep lottery licenses are once-in-a-lifetime licenses in North Dakota. Hunters who have received a license in the past aren’t eligible to apply for that species again.

 

In world and national news…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flanked by family members of students who were killed during a mass shooting just over three weeks ago, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a $400 million school safety bill in response to the tragedy that killed 17 people at a high school.

He said the bill, which was written since the shooting, balances “our individual rights with need for public safety.”

“It’s an example to the entire country that government can and has, moved fast.”

The bill isn’t what many of the shooting’s survivors, or the school’s students, wanted — they said it doesn’t go far enough. It also marks Scott’s break with the National Rifle Association, and the group’s powerful lobbyist called the bill “a display of bullying and coercion” that would violate Second Amendment rights and punish law-abiding citizens.

It raises the minimum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21 and creates a waiting period on sales of the weapons. It also creates a so-called “guardian” program that enables teachers and other school employees in participating districts to carry handguns if they complete law enforcement training.

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The White House says the president won’t hold a highly-anticipated meeting with North Korea’s leader unless he takes “concrete steps” that match promises made ahead of the talks.

Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says North Korea has made promises to denuclearize, stop its nuclear and missile testing and allow joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises.

Sanders says President Donald Trump won’t have the meeting “until we see concrete actions that match the words and the rhetoric of North Korea.”

No time or place has been chosen. No sitting U.S. president has ever met with a North Korean leader.

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The attorney for convicted fraudster Martin Shkreli (SHKREL’-ee) says his client is doing “fine” after he was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Ben Brafman had asked the judge for a sentence of 18 months or less because his investors in two failed hedge funds got all of their money back. Prosecutors recommended 15 years.

U.S. District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto (KEE’-yoh maht-soo-MOH’-toh) says his sentence did not reflect his antics outside the courtroom, like jacking up the cost of a lifesaving HIV drug.

But she did say his crimes were serious and he needed to be held accountable.

Brafman says the sentence could have been worse. But he’s upset his client will be behind bars for so long. Shkreli’s family didn’t comment.

 

 

HOUSTON (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of broadly separating immigrant families seeking asylum.

The lawsuit filed Friday follows action the ACLU took in the case of a Congolese woman and her 7-year-old daughter, who were being held in separate immigration facilities 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) apart.

The woman was released Tuesday from a San Diego detention center. The 7-year-old remains at a Chicago facility for unaccompanied immigrant children.

Immigrant advocates accuse the Trump administration of systematically separating parents and children seeking asylum to deter people from coming to the United States.

Administration officials acknowledge they have separated some families but say they do not have a broad policy.