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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy
rainfall. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then chance of rain showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening.
Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the upper
50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph
shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear in the Jamestown area. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper
50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday will see scattered thunderstorms during the morning and
afternoon over parts of northeastern North Dakota. A better
chance for widespread thunderstorms will occur Friday evening in
eastern North Dakota as a line of storms moves east from western
and central North Dakota.
A few storms may be severe in this line in the evening, mainly west of the Red River valley. Threat for heavy rain will exist Friday night in eastern North Dakota as well.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Bus Stop Inc. has announced that as of Thursday, May 31st, the Bus Depot in Jamestown has closed.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Bus Stop Inc., board member Alden Kollman said, due to the early morning hours of the Jefferson Bus Lines, schedule, it made it extremely difficult for the bus depot’s volunteers to staff the depot.
He said anticipated revenue from ticket sales factored in to the Jamestown bus stop closure, with a 10 percent commission based on an expected $80,000 in annual ticket sales which would generate enough dollars for overhead and paid volunteers.
Kollman added that annual ticket sales have been between $40,000 and $50,000, for the Jamestown Bus Depot, with Jefferson paying a staff between April and June, but would not sustain the depot’s operations.
There is no commission for tickets purchased online.
Kollman pointed out that on May 24th the Jefferson Lines westbound bus began arriving in Jamestown at 12:20 a.m., followed by the eastbound bus at 3:40 a.m.
When the bus depot opened two years ago the schedule was the eastbound bus arriving at 10:10 a.m., and the westbound bus at 2 p.m., making it easier for volunteers to staff the depot.
The former bus depot was opened in 2016 a year after the late Charlie Kourajian, having concerns about bus riders waiting outside in the elements, especially in the winter, began a search of a building and working with officials at First Congregational United Church of Christ, in Downtown Jamestown secured the church’s garage which was converted to the bus depot, including a ticket agent along with a waiting area, and restroom facility, with monthly rent paid to the church.
Seed money for the project was secured through the City of Jamestown, with the help of Kourajian, who was then a city council member, and local business donations.
Kollman said along with Charlie, Alden and his wife Landa, along with Steve Grenz, and Carol Henne, and Doreen Brophy, volunteered to staff the bus depot on a regular basis, needing to be there 90 minutes before and after each bus arrival along with being there afternoons to sell tickets to walk-in customers. Monthly ridership averaged about 100 individuals per month.
Kollman said now, bus passengers will again have to wait for the bus in the three-side structure on First Avenue North and First Street West, near the railroad tracks. He said hopefully those people will have the availability to wait for the bus in a car if they can get a ride.
He added, anyone that has a business open 24 hours and wishing to accommodate the bus riders, indoors, may contact Alden Kollman at 701-320-7650, and he’ll contact officials with Jefferson Bus Line, specifically, Jefferson Lines Director of Sales, Kevin Pursey
The location will not have to sell tickets, as those can be purchased at the Jefferson Bus Line website.
Kollman said dollars left in the depot’s coffers after sewer line issues are addressed, will be donated to the Jamestown Salvation Army which provides travel vouchers to those traveling from Jamestown without funds.
Fargo (NDHP) On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, an NDHP Trooper made a routine traffic stop on I94 near West Fargo. 33 year old Steven Shipe, of Eureka, California was the driver of the vehicle.
A West Fargo Police Department K9 unit was requested, the K9 indicated the presence of drugs. A probable cause search resulted in locating 100 pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle. Shipe was arrested on drug charges and taken to the Cass County Jail.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown TSC Store is participating with a fundraiser for the Stutsman County 4-H.
The NDSU Extension Service 4-H Program Coordinator, Robin Barnes says, a contest has been established to guess the number of nuts (actual bolt nuts!) are in a small hen house, at the store.
The winner will receive a big chicken coop.
Tickets are being sold at the Jamestown TSC store, where the small henhouse can be viewed, for a better idea of how many ‘nuts’ are in there.
Ticket proceeds go to the Stutsman County 4-H.
The drawing will be held on June 30th, during the Parade of Champions at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds, Livestock Arena.
GRAND FORKS (AP) Police say a pedestrian struck by a pickup in Grand Forks has died of his injuries.
Authorities say 42-year-old Jason Lee Longie was hit shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday in a pedestrian crosswalk. The driver of the pickup that struck him flagged down an officer for help. Police say the driver had a green light at the intersection where Longie was hit.
The victim was taken to Altru Hospital where he later died.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted robbery at a Larimore convenience store.
Authorities say a male armed with a handgun entered Glenn’s EZ Stop about 9 p.m. Wednesday and gave an employee a note demanding money.
The employee told the suspect to leave and he did, fleeing on foot with no cash.
Watford City (Sen. Heitkamp’s Office) – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Thursday announced three federal grants totaling nearly $50,000 to support the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.
“North Dakota is a leading energy supplier for the entire country with a true all-of-the-above energy strategy,” said Heitkamp. “While we continue to power the nation, homes and businesses in North Dakota look for new ways to improve energy efficiency that saves power, just like these federal fund will do. These federal grants will assist Northern Plains Electric Coop, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, and Naastad Brothers Inc. make energy efficiency improvements.”
These federal funds are distributed as follows:
- Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: $19,531 in federal funds to make upgrades with new LED security lighting leased to members. Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative serves the counties of Stutsman, Logan, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, McIntosh, Dickey, and Sargent.
- Northern Plains Electric Coop: $20,000 in federal funds to make upgrades with new LED security lighting leased to members. Northern Plains Electric Cooperative serves the counties of Rolette, Towner, Pierce, Benson, Wells, Eddy, Foster, Kidder, and Stutsman.
Naastad Brothers, Inc.: $10,310 in federal funds to make upgrades with new LED security lighting and a new heating and cooling system at their office in Hatton.
These funds are authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for American Program (REAP). REAP was reauthorized in the 2014 Farm Bill that Heitkamp helped write, negotiate and pass. This programs assists farmers, ranchers, and small businesses in rural communities make energy efficiency upgrades.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — Several North Dakota residents are voicing air quality concerns about a proposed rail facility expansion near the state’s only national park.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that attendees at a Wednesday hearing in Dickinson urged health regulators to deny a permit for Andeavor to expand its Fryburg Rail Terminal to load natural gas liquids in addition to crude oil.
The terminal didn’t draw controversy when originally permitted in 2012, but is now raising concerns because it’s located by the proposed Davis Refinery near the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Residents question the impact on the park’s air quality from multiple industrial facilities and oil wells in the area.
Division of Air Quality representatives say they’re ensuring the state stays within ambient air quality standards.
Public comment ends June 6.
- Primary Disaster Counties: Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dunn, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Oliver, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Ward and Williams
- Contiguous Disaster Counties: Adams, Burke, Dickey, Divide, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, Pierce, Renville and Wells
BELFIELD, N.D. (AP) — A proposal to expand U.S. Highway 85 in western North Dakota is getting mixed reviews.
The Bismarck Tribune reports the state Transportation Department is holding public hearings this week on the plan to expand the highway from two to four lanes between Watford City and Interstate 94.
Some people say the expansion is needed to improve safety, but others are worried about how it would impact Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Officials say it’s still not known how the estimated $479 million project would be paid for or when construction would start.
State officials anticipate issuing a final decision and environmental impact statement on the project this fall. The Federal Highway Administration will ultimately decide whether the project is built.
In sports…
State B Baseball Tournament, Thursday afternoon.
Carrington 3 Enderlin/Maple Valley 0
Valley City (CSi) The 23rd Annual Soap Box Derby in Valley City is Saturday June 2.
Racing on Central Avenue starts at 9:30-a.m.
Race week usually falls before the first weekend in June. The youth sports complex in valley city has served as the staging area and is open all week to bring cars in to be worked on a race official will usually be on hand to answer questions and spare parts are available for purchases. Thursday and Friday are inspection nights with Friday being our racer’s meeting and picnic.
Saturday is race day. Meeting at the Youth sports complex around 7am for the Group photo then its load up and out to the track for practice runs. After opening ceremonies it’s a fun filled day of racing and making new friends. Racing starts at 9:30-a.m., down Central Avenue.
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