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Jamestown area…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON…
.REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS LATE IN THE
MORNING…THEN SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THE DAY. BREEZY. LITTLE OR NO NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 60 PERCENT.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS NEAR ZERO. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE EVENING.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. NOT AS COLD. LOWS 15 TO 20.
SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND
FREEZING RAIN IN THE EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.
.FRIDAY…LIGHT FREEZING RAIN LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN SNOW
POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE MID 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 15 TO 20.
LOWS AROUND 10.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS
AROUND 15.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
…BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ACROSS NORTHERN NORTH DAKOTA AND THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON…
.RECENT SNOWFALL OVER THE PAST WEEK…IN COMBINATION WITH STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS TO 35 MPH…AND UP TO AN INCH OF NEW SNOW…WILL
CREATE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES OF ONE MILE OR LESS WILL OCCUR IN PLACES LIKE WILLISTON…STANLEY…SHERWOOD…
MINOT…ROLLA…RUGBY…GARRISON…HARVEY…CARRINGTON…JAMESTOWN AND ASHLEY. NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES IN OPEN COUNTRY THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON IN THE ADVISORY AREA.
THE NORTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY PATROL ADVISES MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN IF VISIBILITY OR ROAD CONDITIONS DETERIORATE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE UNLESS YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.
MORE SIGNIFICANT SNOW WILL ARRIVE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY. AT THIS TIME 3 TO 5 INCHES COULD BE POSSIBLE BUT EXACT TRACK AND EXACT AMOUNTS ARE STILL UNCERTAIN.
FROM NDDOT TUES. MORNING…
TRAVEL INFORMATION: UPDATE
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for the northwest region of the state including Williston and surrounding areas and US Highway 83 from Minot to Junction of ND Highway 37 near Garrison.
A Travel Alert has also been lifted for Minot (except US-83 south to
Jct ND 37), Devils Lake, McClusky, Steele, Napoleon. Use travel speeds
and drive according to the conditions.
All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone or go to the website: www.dot.nd.gov.
Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) – Over $2,500 were raised for the James River Community/Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program on Saturday March 1, 2013 at the Buffalo Mall in Jamestown.
For $5.00 the public was invited to taste the chili entries and cast their vote for the best chili in Jamestown, along with an award for the Most Votes. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Meals on Wheels Program.
In conjunction with the chili cook-off, RSVP+ will host a benefit bake sale for the Meals on Wheels Program as well.
On Monday’s (Mar 11, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Center One’s Rhonda Sahr said the Chili Cook off had 14 booths serving chili, and $1,534.80 was raised.
Business leaders included local bank presidents, realty companies, service clubs, as well as utility & engineering companies.
RSVP+ Bake Sale raised $1,011 dollars, also for the Center’s Home Delivered Meals program.
Chili Cook Off awards went to:
Interstate Engineering for “The Best Chili.”
Central Auto Repair and Service won, “Most Dollars Raised,” in the voting jars.
James River Transit won the “Best Decorated Table,” Award.
Ms. Sahr points out that, in 2012 Center One provided over 32,000 home delivered meals in Stutsman, Wells, and Sheridan Counties, with over 27,000 meals delivered in Stutsman County.
The Meals on Wheels Coordinator at Center One, Rick Dockter thanks volunteers who bring out meals in all types of weather, year ‘round, as about 85-100 meals are delivered daily.
Volunteers to delivered the meals are always welcome, as there are 8-14 people on each route starting at 11-a.m., Monday through Friday, with six local Jamestown routes.
Time required for the Jamestown route is about one hour each day.
Call the James River Community/Senior Center for more information at 252-2882, Rick’s extension is 13.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The community is invited to the 36th Annual, James River Figuring Skating Club’s Ice Show, March 15-17, 2013 at Wilson Arena in Jamestown.
On Monday’s (Mar 11, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, the Ice Show’s Director/Choreographer, Mark Vasarhelyi said this is his 16th year with the Ice Show.
This year’s theme is “One Hit Wonders,” with music from entertainers who had one hit on the music charts, but, the songs are familiar, and timeless.
This year’s performances are set for:
Friday March 15, 2013, 7-p.m.
Saturday March 16, 2013, 2-p.m., and 7-p.m.
Sunday March 17, 2013, 2-p.m.
Ticket prices in advance are:
$8 adults
$6 students (K-12)
Ticket prices are $1 more in each category at the door.
Advance tickets are available at Country Gardens, from any skater, of call 701-320-7296.
Vasarhelyi said skaters in the show range in age from 4-18 years old, and the show will feature an appearance by the Jamestown High School, Blue Jay hockey players.
He pointed out that the local skaters performed will again this past year in competitions in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Fargo in North Dakota, and St. Cloud, and Duluth, Minnesota.
Some skaters also attend the Basic Skills Camp, during the summer months.
The Ice Show’s producer is Elizabeth Sherfy, and Vasarhelyi added the show is successful with the help and support and parents, other volunteers and businesses.
Volunteers also assist in costuming and music.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Planning Commission Monday (Mar 11, 2013) elected Dave Hillerud as Planning Commission Chairman.
Jane Trautman was elected as the Planning Commission Vice-Chairman.
At the meeting, SRF Consulting, planner Stepanie Falkers said a public meeting will be held, so residents will have ther opportunity to comment on a future land use plan for Jamestown and the surrounding area.
Comments will be accepted during an open house event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 4, at the Quality Inn & Suites.
From the minutes…
Commission member Bergquist nominated Dave Hillerud for Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Bensch. Commission member Trautman nominated Chairman Trefz, there being no second, the nomination died.
Commission member Tressler nominated Ritter, Ritter declined nomination.
Commission member Bensch made a motion to appoint David Hillerud as Chairman.
Motion was seconded by Johnson. Unanimous aye voice vote. Motion Carried.
Commission member Johnson nominated Ritter for the Vice-Chairman position. The nomination was seconded by Trautman.
Commission member Hillerud nominated Trautman for the Vice-Chairman position. The nomination was seconded by Tressler.
Secretary Wollan collected and counted the ballots. Commission member Jane Trautman was elected as the Planning Commission Vice-Chairman.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — VCSU Professor Joe Stickler, science department chair, will host a comet watch for Comet PANSTARRS at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Rosebud Visitors Center parking lot.
Beginning March 12 the comet should be visible near the waxing crescent moon; look toward the western horizon after sunset. Binoculars will aid in locating the comet.
For more information on the comet, visit
http://earthsky.org/space/comet-panstarrs.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Bismarck woman accused of burning her 31-year-old disabled son with a cigarette has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge.
Sixty-one-year-old Joyce Osterlund is charged with endangerment of a vulnerable adult. She pleaded not guilty Monday in Burleigh County Court.
Osterlund’s son told police his mother was upset because he was playing his guitar too loud.
Osterlund was charged in January.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Cass County prosecutors have added 14 counts against a Fargo investment broker accused of bilking 18 investors out of more than $900,000.
Robert Medhus (MAY-hoos) was originally charged with two counts of theft of property. The amended complaint filed recently includes 13 counts of securities fraud and one count of selling unregistered securities.
Authorities say the new charges are the result of an investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department, which accuses Medhus of running a “complex Ponzi-like scheme” for more than 10 years.
Medhus allegedly forged client checks, created fake investment account statements and failed to invest client assets as promised.
Each of the 16 counts carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Defense attorney John Goff did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment.
MANNING, N.D. (AP) – A judge has thrown out a second petition filed by Dunn County residents seeking a grand jury investigation of Gov. Jack Dalrymple for campaign contributions from the oil industry.
Judge William Herauf ruled the petition lacked signatures from qualified voters.
Herauf threw out more than 100 signatures from people who listed post office boxes and other questionable addresses such as a crew camp. That left the group about 50 signatures short of the required 205.
The judge also ruled that Dunn County is not the appropriate venue for the allegations, which he said in November when dismissing a similar petition.
The petition alleges that oil industry contributions to Dalrymple’s gubernatorial campaign could be considered bribery. Dalrymple’s campaign called the allegations baseless and politically motivated.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The former top lawyer for North Dakota’s University System says he was forced out after clashes with Chancellor Hamid Shirvani over alleged open meetings violations.
Pat Seaworth says Shirvani repeatedly instructed Board of Higher Education staff to circumvent open meetings laws. Seaworth says he resigned under pressure last November after more than 20 years as a lawyer for the university system.
Shirvani has come under fire for his leadership style. The state Senate has approved a measure that would provide money to buy out his contract. The Board of Higher Education has scheduled a special Thursday meeting to discuss allegations about illegal meetings.
A spokeswoman tells The Associated Press that Shirvani and the board “have always strived to operate in full compliance with the law.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota wildlife officials reported no cases of chronic wasting disease after testing deer that were killed in the 2012 hunting season.
Chronic wasting is a fatal disease in members of the deer family. The state Game and Fish Department began monitoring it in 2002.
Wildlife veterinarians looked into samples taken from more than 1,300 deer in the western third of the state in 2012.
Officials say three mule deer in state history have tested positive, one each in 2009, 2010 and 2011. All three were within 15 miles of each other.
More than 23,000 deer, elk and moose have tested negative for the disease.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota wildlife officials have moved a dozen bighorn sheep away from a well-traveled highway, with the help of a helicopter.
Several sheep in the last few years have been killed by vehicles along Highway 85 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Traffic on the highway has increased since the start of the oil boom.
Game and Fish Department officials say the helicopter crew captured one ram, seven ewes and four lambs. The sheep were trailered to a release site and set free.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A group that represents North Dakota’s oil industry is opposing a Republican-sponsored House bill that would restructure oil taxes in the state. North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness says the measure is too complex and costly for companies.
BISMARCK , N.D. (AP) – North Dakota lawmakers are mulling a proposal that would extend the length of a legislative session by 40 days.
The North Dakota constitution limits North Dakota legislative sessions to 80 days every two years. The proposal would raise the time limit to 120 days.
Fargo Rep. Scot Kelsh says the resolution has bipartisan support.
Kelsh says legislators don’t have enough time during the current 80-day limit to adequately review measures. He says additional time also would allow more time for the public to comment on bills.
In Sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota wildlife officials are continuing to cut back on moose and elk licenses.
State Game and Fish Department officials say 111 moose licenses are available this year, 32 fewer than 2012. The number of elk licenses is being trimmed from 301 to 261.
Four bighorn sheep licenses will be issued this year, same as a year ago.
Game and Fish Department officials say the drop in moose tags is due in part to a downward population trend in the northeastern part of the state.
The cutback in the number of elk licenses continues a reduction program that began in 2010 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
North Dakota has auctioned one bighorn license each year since 1986 to raise money for sheep management, and will do so again this year.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team is ranked fourth in the country in both polls heading into the playoffs.
Quinnipiac, Minnesota and Miami hold the top three spots in both polls.
UND hosts unranked Michigan Tech this weekend in the first round of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs.
NFL…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A person with knowledge of the deal tells the Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings have traded receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks. In return, the Vikings will get a package that includes the Seahawks’ first-round draft pick in April. Harvin missed the final six games last season with an ankle injury.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Philadelphia 106 Brooklyn 97
Final San Antonio 105 Oklahoma City 93
Final Utah 103 Detroit 90
Final Denver 108 Phoenix 93
Final Golden State 92 New York 63
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final 2OT Boston 3 Ottawa 2 (SO Boston 2-1)
Final Los Angeles 3 Calgary 1
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Colonial Athletic Association
Championship
at Richmond Coliseum
Final James Madison 70 Northeastern 57
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Championship
at MassMutual Center
Final Iona 60 Manhattan 57
Mid-American Conference
First Round
at Bowling Green, Ohio
Final Miami (Ohio) 63 Bowling Green 52
at Buffalo, N.Y.
Final OT Buffalo 74 Cent. Michigan 72
at Ypsilanti, Mich.
Final E. Michigan 45 N. Illinois 44
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
First Round
at Norfolk Scope Arena
Final Savannah St. 59 Md.-Eastern Shore 44
Final SC State 61 Morgan St. 52
Southern Conference
Championship
at U.S. Cellular Center
Final Davidson 74 Coll. of Charleston 55
Summit League
Semifinals
at Sioux Falls Arena
Final S. Dakota St. 72 IPFW 56
Final N. Dakota St. 55 W. Illinois 43
Sun Belt Conference
Championship
at Summit Arena
Final W. Kentucky 65 FIU 63
West Coast Conference
Championship
at Orleans Arena
Final Gonzaga 65 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 51
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Big 12 Conference
Championship
at American Airlines Center
Final Baylor 75 Iowa St. 47
Big East Conference
Semifinals
at XL Center
Final Notre Dame 83 Louisville 59
Final UConn 64 Syracuse 51
Horizon League
First Round
at UIC Pavilion
Final Valparaiso 67 Ill.-Chicago 57
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Championship
at MassMutual Center
Final Marist 72 Iona 48
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
First Round
at Norfolk Scope Arena
Final SC State 50 Savannah St. 35
Final Coppin St. 44 NC Central 41
Final Morgan St. 56 Md.-Eastern Shore 49
Patriot League
Semifinals
at Alumni Hall
Final Navy 60 Bucknell 48
at Hart Recreation Center
Final Holy Cross 59 Colgate 38
Southern Conference
Championship
at U.S. Cellular Center
Final Chattanooga 64 Davidson 63
Summit League
Semifinals
at Sioux Falls Arena
Final S. Dakota St. 86 IPFW 59
Final South Dakota 82 IUPUI 72
Sun Belt Conference
Championship
at Summit Arena
Final Middle Tennessee 53 UALR 48
West Coast Conference
Championship
at Orleans Arena
Final Gonzaga 62 San Diego 50
MEN’S AP TOP 25 POLL…
UNDATED (AP) – Gonzaga (gahn-ZAG’-uh) is still No. 1 in the new Associated Press men’s basketball poll. The Bulldogs won their only game last week after taking over the top spot for the first time in school history. That earned them 54 first-place votes from the nationwide panel of 65 voters. Duke got the other 11 and moved up a spot to No. 2.
Indiana slipped to third and was followed by Louisville and Georgetown.
The week’s lone newcomer is Missouri Valley Conference champion Creighton, which returns after being out of the poll the last four weeks.
WBC…
TOKYO (AP) – Andruw Jones scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Netherlands past Cuba 7-6 in a group one, second round game in Tokyo. The Netherlands joins defending champion Japan as a qualifier for the semifinals in San Francisco.
The U.S. starts group two, second round play Tuesday night with a game against Puerto Rico in Miami. Italy and the Dominican Republic square off in a second-round game tomorrow afternoon.
In world and national news…
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Cardinals are now behind the sealed doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, where they will remain until a new pope is elected. At a Mass before the process began, they heard a final appeal for unity amid divisions and uncertainty over who will lead the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic Church and tend to its many problems.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Officials say all five American service members died when their helicopter crashed near Kandahar city. The crash remains under investigation but the NATO military coalition says “initial reports” showed no enemy activity. The deaths made yesterday the deadliest for U.S. forces so far this year. Two American soldiers were gunned down in an insider attack.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration says some thorny issues mean the dawn of calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets and on vending machines won’t come soon. The issues revolve around the FDA’s trying to figure out who should be covered. The restaurant industry has signed on, but not supermarkets, convenience stores and other retailers that sell prepared food.
BYRON, Maine (AP) – The small western Maine town of Byron won’t be requiring residents to own guns. About 50 registered voters turned thumbs down on an article that read: “Shall the town of Byron vote to require all households to have firearms and ammunitions to protect the citizens?” Even Bruce Simmons, who proposed the measure, says it should have read “recommend’ rather than “require.”
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iranian media say authorities are planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning “Argo” because of the movie’s allegedly “unrealistic portrayal” of the country. Several news outlets report that a French lawyer is in Iran for talks with officials over how and where to file the lawsuit.
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