Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Aug 6

CSi Weather…

LATE THIS AFTERNOON…SHOWERS LIKELY AND CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
60 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 70 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING…THEN PARTLY CLOUDY AFTER
MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE
OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA.
.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTHWEST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.TUESDAY…

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Aug 6, 2013) – Tuesday afternoon downtown Jamestown received nearly .60 of an inch of rain between about 2-p.m., and 4-p.m. Minor street flooding was noted. That was in addition to about .20 of an inch that fell early Tuesday morning.

The system continued to move east and southeast prompting a severe thunderstorm warning in extreme southern Barnes County which expired at 4:30-p.m. From the storm system Valley City officially recorded 1.72 inches.

FARGO, N.D.  Aug 6, 2013- More than six months after being placed on alert for a potential mission to Afghanistan, Soldiers of the Jamestown, N.D.,-based 817th Engineer Company (Sapper) learned that they will not be mobilized. The U.S. Army notified the unit that it will no longer be needed for the previously anticipated mission.

“The Soldiers of the 817th Engineer Company have proven their capabilities and dedication in numerous endeavors over the years, from natural disaster support to missions in Iraq,” said Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general. “I’m grateful for their service and their willingness to take part in yet another mission, but I’m also thankful that their families will no longer need to worry about spending a year apart from their Soldiers. This is also good news for their employers, who have been instrumental in ensuring the mission success of our citizen-Soldiers.”

The North Dakota National Guard unit of nearly 100 Soldiers received an alert notification in December 2012 and began preparing for a potential Afghanistan mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom expected to begin the spring of 2014.

Last June, the unit, which specializes in combat engineer missions, trained for two weeks preparing for their overseas mission at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

The company last deployed from June 2007 until June 2008 and served in Iraq. Prior to its transformation to the 817th Engineer Company, the Jamestown unit was designated Company B of the 141st Engineer Combat Battalion. The Soldiers in that unit also deployed to Iraq, as part of a 15-month mission from December 2003 through February 2005. On each deployment, the Guardsmen served as “Trailblazers,” securing routes of potential hazards to ensure safe movement for coalition forces and civilians.

While somewhat unusual, it’s not the first time that a North Dakota National Guard unit has been removed from a deployment roster due to the continually changing mission and corresponding skills needed among the Armed Forces. Previously, the 835th Engineer Team (Asphalt) and 897th Engineer Team (Concrete), both Carrington, N.D.-based units, were removed from alert status in June 2011. Additionally, the Bismarck-based 814th Medical Company was removed from an alert in September 2006.

The 814th Medical Company is again on alert to deploy, having received a notice in January for a possible Afghanistan mission early next year.

Today, about 30 North Dakota Air National Guard Airmen are serving in Afghanistan with the 119th Security Forces Squadron and about 30 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers are serving in Cuba with the 191st Military Police Company. Additionally, two small units of fewer than 10 Soldiers are deployed overseas; the 1919th Contracting Team serving in Afghanistan and Qatar and Detachment 42 Operational Support Airlift in Afghanistan. More than 200 additional Guardsmen are serving on stateside mobilizations, the bulk of which hail from the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and are taking part in a National Capital Region mission.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Aug 6, 2013) — Local North Dakota agencies are once again ramping up efforts as they look to curb the continued problem of individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. The Southeast Jamestown Regional DUI Task Force in conjunction with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is announcing that additional law enforcement officers will be present and monitoring city, rural and state roads throughout North Dakota from August 16, 2013 through September 2, 2013.

This effort coincides with the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Highway Patrol Captain, Brian Niewind says “Governor Jack Dalrymple recently signed House Bill 1302 into law giving North Dakota stricter DUI penalties. This bill doubles the fines for drinking and driving offenses and in many cases doubles the jail time as well, but it’s those who have had multiple offenses that are hit the hardest, including additional jail time and/or possible felony charges.”

Authorities say, that statistical data has shown that there is still work to be done when it comes to eliminating the problem of people who choose to drink and drive in North Dakota. However with increased enforcement comes the opportunity at increased safety on roadways. Regional efforts done across the state will help to eliminate drunk driving.

One tool aimed at helping to educate the general public has been the continued presence of the TODD campaign. Short for “To Designate a Driver,” the TODD public service campaign consists of a series of television, radio and print ads distributed through North Dakota. Complementing these materials is an interactive website: www.dontforgettodd.com, where information is provided regarding regional DUI enforcement activity. Other information on the TODD website includes lists of increased enforcement periods, safe ride information, text and email alert options and much more.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser says, “These DUI enforcement periods are designed to enhance North Dakota Law Enforcement officers’ ability to deal with problems commonly associated with motorists who drink and drive. It will also serve to encourage voluntary compliance of existing traffic laws by motorists,”

Jamestown Police office Justin Blinsky adds, “Until there are zero lives lost to alcohol related crashes on our roads, we’ll continue to have increased DUI Enforcement periods.”

The Southeast Jamestown DUI Task Force includes the following agencies: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Foster, Griggs, Stutsman, Barnes, McIntosh, and LaMoure Forks County Sheriff’s Departments, and Carrington, Jamestown, Valley City, and Oakes Police Departments.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Aug 6, 2013) — Interstate Engineering has updated the schedule of work for the sanitary sewer project.

3rd Ave NW from 7th St NW to 8th St NW will now close on Thursday, August 8, 2013.

The section of 3rd Ave NW from 8th St NW to 9th St NW will close next week (Wk of Aug. 12, 2013.)

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — BNSF Railway will be reworking the 1^st AVE crossing (HWY 281 Through Downtown Jamestown).

Start August 7 2013

Date End: August 09, 2013

This Project will require the complete closure of the crossing for the for mentioned time period.

The railroad will provide barricades for the crossing only.

If for any reason the project will take longer than specified in this message another announcement will be made with a second end date provided.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation is in the process of selecting a firm to develop a branding and marketing strategy.

Executive Director Searle Swedlund says requests for proposals went out and two firms made presentations last week.

The possibility exists that the organizations name and the board’s name may be changed from “Buffalo City” to “Jamestown” to better reflect that Jamestown is the destination of information promoted by the BCTF.

He says the foundation board is also discussing “who is the best visitor” to Jmaestown.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Swedlund said that he recently visited Keystone, Colorado, where in the winter, snow skiing is the tourist attraction.

He pointed out that in the summer the ski trails are used for down hill biking events and activities.

Swedlund suggested that the Jamestown area may be able to offer more biking opportunities for visitors, and maybe establish a bike shop in town.

He added that the Jamestown area has much to offer, to tourists, plus even more untapped ideas, that residents can bring to the table, perhaps organizations partnering with other groups to develop and bring new attractions to Jamestown.

He says his office and the BCTF Board are always interested in hearing about new tourism ideas.

 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Detectives investigating the spring killing of a Williston hobby rancher say they found blood, ammo casings, teeth and eyeglasses at his house.
 
Six people are charged in the death of 58-year-old Jack Sjol, whose body was found May 14 – three weeks after his family reported him missing.
 
     Thirty-three-year-old Ryan Stensaker has been charged with murder. He appeared in court Monday for a hearing.
 
     Williston sheriff’s detective Sgt. Amanda McNamee testified that the ammo found at Sjol’s house came from a .300 Savage bolt action rifle, which was found in Stensaker’s mother’s house.
 
     Stensaker’s attorney, Steven Mottinger, argued that there is no proof that the lone bullet found in Sjol’s body came from Stensaker’s gun.

  MINOT, N.D. (AP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for an Idaho man wanted for manslaughter in North Dakota.
 
     The charge against 57-year-old Clark Christensen, of Shelley, Idaho, stems from a May 16 crash near Minot that killed 21-year-old Megan Shoal, a Minot State University student from Plentywood, Mont.
 
     Authorities allege that Christensen was driving a semitrailer that plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light because the brakes were not properly maintained. Eight vehicles were damaged or destroyed.
 
     Christensen could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Court records do not list an attorney for him. A telephone listing for him in Shelley was not in service Tuesday.

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of driving the getaway car in a January robbery at a Mandan bar is headed to trial.
 
30-year-old Brandon Peeters in June pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, and he was to be sentenced Monday. Instead, Judge Tom Schneider entered a not guilty plea for Peeters and ordered the case scheduled for trial.
 
     Schneider cited conflicting statements he said Peeters has made to officers that bring into question whether Peeters was actually in on the robbery plan.
 
     Peeters could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. He remains free on bond.
 
     The man who robbed the bar, Shane Wentz, was sentenced in July to serve 10 years in prison for that robbery and several attempted and completed robberies in Bismarck.
 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State University star linebacker Travis Beck is scheduled to change his plea to a charge of resisting arrest.
 
     The 21-year-old Beck earlier pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. The  change-of-plea hearing scheduled for Aug. 19 in East Central District Court comes after prosecutors dismissed a more serious felony assault charge in June.
 
     Both charges stemmed from a brawl outside a downtown Fargo restaurant in the early morning hours of June 9. Police said Beck knocked another man unconscious. Prosecutors dismissed the aggravated assault charge against Beck after concluding there was no proof he started the altercation.
 
     Beck is a two-year starter for the two-time NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision champions. He was the most valuable player in the 2012 FCS championship game.

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota attorney general says the state Board of Higher Education did not break open meetings laws when three of its members met with college presidents in June.
 
     A complaint alleged that the board should have given public notice because the three members present made up a committee. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, in an opinion released Tuesday, said the full board did not delegate authority to the three members to meet with the presidents, so it was not subject to open meetings laws.
 
     In a separate opinion, Stenehjem said the board made a mistake at a June 3 meeting when it shut out reporters for part of a discussion on former chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s contract. The board was ordered to provide minutes for that part of the meeting.

In world and national news…

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – A prosecutor says Nidal Hasan believed he “had a jihad duty to murder his fellow soldiers.” Opening statements were delivered Tuesday at Fort Hood in Texas in the trial of the Army psychiatrist accused in the 2009 shooting rampage that killed 13 people at the base. According to the prosecutor, the attack was meticulously planned — with Hasan stockpiling bullets and researching Taliban leaders calling for jihad.
 
     SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Officials in Yemen say militants have shot down an army helicopter, killing all eight people on board — including a military commander. The officials say the helicopter was brought down by a missile over an area that is an al-Qaida stronghold. Word of the attack comes on a day when the U.S. and British embassies in Yemen have evacuated staff, amid reports of a threatened attack by the terror group.
 
     DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – Syrian state media say a car bomb has struck in a Damascus suburb, killing at least 18 people and wounding 56. It happened in an area that overwhelmingly favors the regime of President Bashar Assad. Rebels fighting to oust Assad from power have frequently targeted areas where regime supporters and members of the government or security forces live.
 
     TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A lawyer in Ohio says a death row inmate who apparently hanged himself over the weekend didn’t know his legal team had just received new information about his case that could have delayed his execution. Billy Slagle was pronounced dead Sunday after he was found in his cell at the Chillicothe (chil-ih-KAHTH’-ee) Correctional Institution. A coroner says preliminary autopsy results are consistent with suicide.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – As scientists look for ways to slow the aging process, it appears that a lot of Americans don’t want to slow it by very much. A survey by the Pew Research Center finds that most of the Americans who were polled would not want a treatment that lets them live to be 120. The survey indicates that most people consider the ideal life span to be between 79 and 100 years.