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951 AM CDT TUE MAR 26 2013
.REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FOG LATE IN THE MORNING.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN…FREEZING
RAIN AND SLEET IN THE EVENING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT
FREEZING RAIN…SNOW AND SLEET AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE MID
20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 30S. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Mar 26, 2013)– A 51 year old man from Milwaukee, faces multiple felony charges, in Southeast District court.
The charges stem from events that occurred this month. Adrian Williams, of Milwaukee, was charged on March 14 with gross sexual imposition, a Class AA felony.
A criminal complaint alleges that Williams is accused of “engaging in a sexual act with another and by compelling the victim to submit by force or by threat of imminent death, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping, to be inflicted”
Williams has also been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, two Class A felonies.
The investigation alleges that Williams sold counterfeit merchandise at his store, Spotlight Clothing and Accessories, at First Avenue South in Jamestown.
Williams is in custody at the Stutsman County Correctional Center, with Bond set at $40,000.
Investigations are be led by the Stutsman County Drug Task Force, and Jamestown Police.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported Monday that the two Wisconsin individuals involved in a Mar 20, 2013 traffic accident have both died from their injuries.
They are 22 year old Kyle Truckey of Thorp, Wisconsin who died on March 22, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, and 23 year old Tiffancy Przbycien of Amery, Wisconsin, who died March 23, of her injuries, also at Fargo’s Sanford Hospital.
The rollover accident occurred at 12:05 p.m., on Wednesday (Mar 20, 2013), on I-94 eastbound, 1 ¾ miles west of Exit 281, in Barnes County, injured a 23 year old woman, and 22 year old man from Wisconsin.
The report says the car operated by Tiffany Przbycien, of Amery, Wisconsin, drove through a portion of the ice covered roadway, as she lost control of the vehicle, and it began to spin, going into the median and rolling over, coming to rest across the westbound lanes facing south on it’s wheels.
The driver and her passenger, Kyle Truckey, of Thorp, Wisconsin, were both ejected, and suffered life-threatening injuries.
They were taken to Mercy Hospital in Valley City by the Barnes County Ambulance Service.
The Highway Patrol was assisted by the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Sanborn Fire Department and the Valley City Fire Department.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Fire Department is hosting a “Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Presentation” on March 26th, 2013 at the main fire station at 7:00pm.
On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Chief Reuther suggested that interested candidates bring along a spouse or significant other to hear the presentation and be part of the decision making process.
He added that qualifications to be a city fire fighter initially includes be at least 21 years old, and a City Of Jamestown resident.
The fire department over the past few years has found it hard to recruit new volunteer firefighters.
He said Jamestown is not the only fire department that is experiencing the decrease in volunteer firefighters, noting fire departments in the western part of the state.
Chief Reuther pointed out that upcoming retirements at JFD will also necessitate the recruitment of additional fire fighters.
The likelihood exists that with the addition of a fire station in southwest Jamestown to accomodate Jamestown’s expansion, that more firefighters will be needed.
There are a number of reasons why I believe it’s been so difficult to recruit new firefighters.
It is a big commitment for the firefighter
Family commitments
Training has increased tremendously; this is mostly due to the fact of keeping the firefighter safe.
At this time, the city fire department roster is (4) firefighters short of the full roster of (38). He stressed that the city fire department need, in no way is hampering the fire fighting efforts of the JFD.
He said the goals are to hopefully sparks some interest within the community and recruit some new volunteer firefighters.
The following topics will be presented at the March 26th recruitment presentation:
What we do as a fire department
Type of calls we respond to
Types of training we do
What it takes to be a firefighter
Tours of the fire department
Update…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (March 22, 2013) – The Farm Rescue Foundation andWoodworth Fire Department will now be able to better serve the community, thanks to the support of local farmer, James Odenbach, and America’s Farmers Grow Communities.
The foundation will use the donation to provide assistance to farm families who have experienced a major injury or illness so they may have an opportunity to continue their livelihood.
The fire department will use the funds to purchase turnout gear and to equip a used truck it recently acquired.
Odenbach said, “I am happy to direct the Grow Communities donations to these two organizations. The Farm Rescue Foundation has helped me before when I was injured, and I am a volunteer for the fire department. I know they both are always in need of funding.”
Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, Grow Communities provides farmers in eligible counties the chance to win a $2,500 donation for a local nonprofit organization of their choice.
To further support counties declared natural disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the drought this year, winning farmers in these counties are able to direct double donations, a total of $5,000.
Stutsman County was declared a disaster area by the USDA, giving Odenbach the opportunity to choose two organizations to receive $2,500 donations.
From Sen. Heitkamp’s Office
BISMARCK (KCSi-T.V. News Mar 22, 2013) – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp has announced she will host a series of discussion sessions in North Dakota over the Congressional Work Period focused on housing issues in the state.
Senator Heitkamp will attend the Thursday, April 4, 2013 Housing Meeting in Valley City from 10:00 –11:00am CT at the Regional Technology Center,415 Winter Show Road, SE in Valley City.
She says, North Dakota has experienced serious housing challenges in recent years, and adds, she will work with community and industry leaders to seek solutions.
In the news release Senator Heitkamp says:
“North Dakota as a whole is experiencing a serious housing crisis, Western North Dakota is seeing almost constant changes due to the oil boom, but equally important are the other areas of our state that face challenges all their own. I look forward to sitting down with North Dakota housing leaders over the next two weeks to talk about the challenges they experience on the ground and what solutions we can work towards together. As a member of the committee that oversees housing policy, I am in a unique position to address rural housing needs and advocate on behalf of North Dakotans.”
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Mar 25, 2013) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports, the drawdown of Lake Ashtabula, is expected to be completed by the March, 31, 2013.
At last report, 500 cubic feet per second (CFS) is being released from Bald Hill Dam, into the Sheyenne River, with the last reported lake elevation late last week at just over 1258 feet.
The summer pool elevation is 1266 feet.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) – Valley City State University will host a Regional Science Olympiad for teams of high school and junior high students on campus Thursday, March 28, 2013.
Most events will be held in the new Rhoades Science Center, with additional competition taking place in Foss Music Hall, Graichen Gym and the City Auditorium
Twenty-three high school teams and 16 junior high teams – comprising 500 to 600 students – will compete at VCSU.
The VCSU event is one of five regional competitions throughout the state. Winning teams from each of the regionals will advance to the state competition April 20 at North Dakota State University.
VCSU science students and faculty members, assisted by Science Olympiad team coaches, will run the various events on topics including anatomy and physiology, food science, astronomy, forestry, rocks and minerals, thermodynamics, water quality, musical sounds, circuits, chemistry, and genetics, among others.
Most events will be held in the new Rhoades Science Center, with additional competition taking place in Foss Music Hall, Graichen Gym and the City Auditorium.
From VCSU Newsletter
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — VCSU is making plans for Earth Week activities on campus and the 2nd Annual VCSU Earth Day Festival. The festival will be held Monday, April 22, 2013 at Medicine Wheel Park and will serve as the kick off to campus activities designed to create awareness of our environment and the impact we make now and into the future.
Beginning at 5:00 pm, the festival will include vendors with information and samples from food and personal consumables to energy. There will also be musical entertainment, games and activities, and samples of earth-friendly home products for you to investigate.
Several VCSU groups are involved in planning and execution of the events. These include the Environmental Task Force, Student Senate, EBC, Fisheries & Wildlife Club and students from Susan Pfiefer’s Project Management class.
You too can be part of the festival and the activities on campus. Planning meetings will be held each month from March 25 through April 22 at 12:00 noon in the Student Center Student Senate Room.
For more information, visit the VCSU EARTH DAY <http://www.vcsu.edu/earthday>home page often as more information will be added as it develops
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Authorities say one worker had singed hair on his beard and two others reported hearing loss after an explosion inside a Bismarck business, but there were no serious injuries.
The blast at BEP Petroleum & Tank on Monday afternoon blew a hole in the roof of the building. Fire officials say workers welding on a tanker used to transport petroleum products ignited fumes inside the tank.
Damage was estimated at about $50,000.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Two people have been killed after a camper caught fire in Williston. Fire Chief Dave Benth says the Williston Rural Fire Department responded to the call at about 1:30 a.m. yesterday morning and had the fire extinguished in about 15 minutes. Sheriff Scott Busching didn’t provide details of the circumstances, but two people are dead.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A burglary suspect who took police back to his mobile home to show them items he allegedly stole pulled out a gun and killed himself.
Police took 44-year-old David Doda into custody Saturday afternoon after a woman called to report a burglary.
Sgt. Mark Buschena says officers arrived and found Doda coming out of the woman’s mobile home. They interviewed Doda at the police department and he agreed to show them stolen items at his mobile home.
A detective and two patrol officers accompanied Doda to his home. Buschena says as officers searched, Doda pulled out a gun and fatally shot himself in the head.
Buschena says the department will review policies and procedures to determine if anything could have been done differently.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple says residents in the Fargo area won’t have to worry about getting enough money from the state to help with an expected spring flood.
Dalrymple on Monday met with federal, state and local officials to outline plans to tackle high water from the Red River and its tributaries.
The governor says Fargo has “the best flood-fighting team in the United States.”
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says he expects a funding bill that includes a Red River flood diversion project to reach the Senate floor in April or May.
Hoeven was in Fargo Monday at a meeting of federal, state and local officials who are making plans to protect Fargo and Cass County against spring flooding along the Red River and its tributaries.
The White House has signed off on a 36-mile diversion channel that would move water around Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., but the nearly $2 billion project needs approval from Congress.
Hoeven says he believes the project will pass the Senate. Then it will go to the House.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota National Guard leader says there are more than 2,000 soldiers and airmen who are prepared to help with spring flooding.
Commander Dave Sprynczynatyk (sprihn-suh-NAT’-ik) says Guard members have been conducting exercises to help with flood fighting and have identified “worst-case scenarios.”
Sprynczynatyk says the state military plans next week to take inventory of equipment and supplies that could be used in the flood protection effort.
The most serious flooding in North Dakota is expected along the Red River and its tributaries. The National Weather Service says the river has a 50-50 chance to going 20 feet above flood stage in Fargo.
More than 3,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen participated in flood-fighting operations in North Dakota in 2011.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Nearly 30 members of the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Security Forces Squadron have left for a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Fargo-based unit just completed a nearly three-month hiatus from overseas deployments – its first since shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The airmen will work in three squads to perform security missions.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – More than 300 abortion-rights activists attended a rally at the state Capitol in Bismarck, Monday, to protest a package of measures that would give the state the toughest abortion restrictions in the nation.
The newly formed Stand Up For Women North Dakota also planned rallies Monday in Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot.
Organizer Robin Nelson says the intent of the rallies is to show solidarity for women’s rights issues.
The Legislature has passed several anti-abortion measures this session. Most are awaiting the signature of Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple, who hasn’t yet indicated whether he supports the laws.
A Dalrymple spokesman says the governor’s office is fielding a large number of calls both supporting and protesting the measures.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota lawmakers have endorsed a bill that would reimburse business owners for signage incurred from a new statewide smoking ban. The Senate unanimously passed the measure yesterday. The new law passed by voters in November expands the ban to bars, motels, private nursing homes, cabs and public transportation.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Officials at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota are recruiting workers who lost their jobs at a Fargo biomedical research company.
More than 300 PRACS Institute employees were laid off last week when the company announced it was headed toward bankruptcy. The company had operated in Fargo for three decades.
Blue Cross officials have scheduled a job fair for PRACS workers on Tuesday.
SHARON, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota rancher Chris Johnson is seeing double a lot this spring.
Out of the first roughly 100 cows that gave birth on his ranch near Sharon, 19 had twins, for a rate of about 20 percent. Typically, the rate for twin calves is about 3 percent.
Johnson tells Agweek that twin calves are more curse than blessing because they usually require more care and attention than single calves. He says the extra time, effort and expense associated with a twin usually more than offsets the value of the second calf.
In sports…
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
UNDATED (AP) – The Miami Heat picked up their 27th consecutive victories last night, while the Denver Nuggets saw their 15-game winning streak come to an end. LeBron James had 24 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds as the Heat beat the Magic 108-94 in Orlando. Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, Brian Roberts doubled his career high with 18 assists to lead New Orleans’ 110-86 rout of the Nuggets.
Final Indiana 100 Atlanta 94
Final Washington 107 Memphis 94
Final New Orleans 110 Denver 86
Final Utah 107 Philadelphia 91
Final Golden State 109 L-A Lakers 103
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
DALLAS (AP) – Zach Parise had two goals and an assist last night in the Minnesota Wild’s 7-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Mikko Koivu and Matt Cullen each added a goal and an assist for the Wild, who extended their winning streak to six games. Dallas goalie Kari Lehtonen made 35 saves in a losing effort.
Final 2OT Boston 3 Toronto 2 (SO Boston 2-1)
Final 2OT Ottawa 3 New Jersey 2 (SO Ottawa 2-1)
Final Nashville 3 Edmonton 2
Final Los Angeles 5 Chicago 4
Final Detroit 3 Phoenix 2
Final San Jose 5 Anaheim 3
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 3) UConn 77 Vanderbilt 44
Final OT ( 6) California 82 South Florida 78
Final (24) Nebraska 74 ( 9) Texas A&M 63
Final (10) Tennessee 68 Creighton 52
Final Oklahoma 85 (11) UCLA 72
Final (12) Maryland 74 Michigan St. 49
Final (14) Georgia 65 (23) Iowa St. 60
Final Kansas 75 (17) South Carolina 69
COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
CBI
Quarterfinals
at Dayton, Ohio
Final Wright St. 57 Richmond 51
at Fairfax, Va.
Final OT George Mason 88 Houston 84
at Laramie, Wyo.
Final OT W. Michigan 75 Wyoming 67
at West Lafayette, Ind.
Final Santa Clara 86 Purdue 83
CIT
Second Round
at Tulsa, Okla.
Final Oral Roberts 76 UC Irvine 62
NIT
Second Round
at Providence, R.I.
Final Providence 77 Robert Morris 68
at Provo, Utah
Final BYU 90 Mercer 71
at Reed Green Coliseum
Final Southern Miss. 63 Louisiana Tech 52
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
NCAA
STORRS, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut has advanced to the Round of 16 in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament for the 20th consecutive season.
Kaleen Mosqueda-Lewis scored 22 points and freshman Breanna Stewart added 14 as the top-seeded Huskies cruised to a 77-44 home win against Vanderbilt.
Second Round
at College Park, Md.
Final Maryland 74 Michigan St. 49
at Coors Events Center
Final Kansas 75 South Carolina 69
at McCarthey Athletic Center
Final Georgia 65 Iowa St. 60
at Reed Arena
Final Nebraska 74 Texas A&M 63
at St. John Arena
Final Oklahoma 85 UCLA 72
at Thompson-Boling Arena
Final Tennessee 68 Creighton 52
at United Spirit Arena
Final OT California 82 South Florida 78
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota has fired coach Tubby Smith after the Golden Gophers lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament. Athletics director Norwood Teague announced the decision yesterday. Smith was 124-81 in six seasons at Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Metrodome is hosting its final college baseball games this week.
The University of Minnesota will play its last baseball game at the Dome ever on Wednesday. The Golden Gophers will take on South Dakota State at 6:35 p.m.
The Dome’s college baseball schedule wraps up Saturday with a game between North Dakota State and North Dakota.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority has been getting calls from colleges looking to book baseball games in early April if the weather doesn’t clear up.
Plans call for the Metrodome to be torn down early next year to make way for the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium. The Vikings’ new stadium will be designed to accommodate a baseball field.
PGA…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Tiger Woods has regained the top ranking in the world with a win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods completed the final round today at 2-under 70 to finish two shots in front of Justin Rose. The last time Woods was No. 1 in the world was October 2010. Woods’ victory is his eighth in the Palmer tournament, tying the 48-year old PGA Tour record for most wins in one tournament.
NASCAR…
UNDATED (AP) – Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower spine during a last-lap crash while racing for the win against former teammate Joey Logano Sunday, and Joe Gibbs Racing has given no indication how long its driver could be sidelined. Hamlin is expected to be released from the hospital and return to North Carolina for further evaluation. NASCAR does not race this weekend, but returns to action April 7 at Martinsville Speedway, where Hamlin has four victories.
NHL-LIGHTNING/COACH
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired a new coach from within the organization, promoting Jon Cooper from their AHL affiliate at Syracuse. Cooper replaces Guy Boucher (boo-SHAY’) who was fired Sunday after 2 1/2 years with the team.
Dan LaCroix and Steve Thomas will coach the club Tuesday against Buffalo before Cooper takes over on Friday.
OBIT-TRUCKS
DETROIT (AP) – Virgil “Fire” Trucks, who threw two no-hitters for the Detroit Tigers in an otherwise dreadful 1952 season and was the last pitcher to toss a complete-game no-hitter at Yankee Stadium, has died. He was 95.
The two-time All-Star died Saturday near Birmingham, Ala. He pitched in the major leagues from 1941-58, helping the Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs in the 1945 World Series.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – People have been waiting in line for days hoping to get a ticket to watch the Supreme Court hear oral arguments in a case attempting to overturn California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. Tomorrow the court considers the federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of benefits afforded straight married Americans.
ROME (AP) – Italy’s highest criminal court has ordered an appeals court to rehear the murder case involving American Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend. A previous appeals court had acquitted Knox in the slaying of her British roommate. Knox called the decision “painful.” She doesn’t have return to Italy.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – The continued closure of Cyprus banks despite an international bailout deal is hammering businesses, which have been without access to their funds for more than a week. Financial authorities extended the country’s bank closure, fearing worried depositors would rush to drain their accounts. All but two were to have reopened today.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – An unmanned cargo ship flown by the private company SpaceX has been released by the International Space Station and is on its way back to Earth. The Dragon cargo ship will splash down in the Pacific early in the afternoon. It’s returning science samples and old space station equipment.
BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union’s competition watchdog is expanding its investigation of the credit default swaps market to include a major derivatives trade body representing financial institutions. The EU has been investigating the practices of some of the world’s largest banks, as well as a clearing house and financial data firm Markit Group Ltd. since 2011. The probe targets a market that has come under fire for lacking transparency.
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