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WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 20 TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS
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.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER
MIDNIGHTIN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT
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.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER
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CARRINGTON, N.D. (AP Oct 25, 2013) – Authorities have a suspect in custody in a bank robbery in the eastern North Dakota city of Carrington.
The FBI says a man entered the Gate City Bank about 2:30 p.m. Thursday and gave a teller a note demanding money. He fled with an undetermined amount of money.
Authorities later stopped a vehicle the suspect was believed to be driving on U.S. Highway 52 southeast of Martin. The driver was arrested on an outstanding state warrant.
FBI spokesman Gregory Boosalis says the driver is a suspect in the robbery. Authorities did not immediately identify him or say what the warrant was for.
City police say no one was hurt in the robbery.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The bishop of the Fargo Catholic Diocese might have exposed hundreds of church members in Fargo and Jamestown to the hepatitis A virus in late September and early October.
The state Health Department has issued an advisory of exposure for anyone who attended four churches and had communion there. State Immunization Program Manager Molly Howell says the risk is low, but officials feel it’s important to let people know of the possible exposure.
The diocese announced Monday that Bishop John Folda is taking some time off after being diagnosed with hepatitis A. The diocese says he contracted the infection through contaminated food while attending a conference for newly ordained bishops in Italy last month.
The services are: the Sept. 27, 2013 school mass at Holy Spirit Church in Fargo, the Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2013 priest convention at St. James Basilica in Jamestown, the Oct. 6 mass at Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo and the Oct. 7 mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center in Fargo.
The Rev. Al Bitz, pastor of St. James Basilica, said Thursday the parish was notified earlier this week about the possible exposure to hepatitis A.
He said between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 all the priests from the Diocese of Fargo were in Jamestown for a gathering at the Gladstone Inn & Suites.
He said that “Most of the people who attended Mass on those days were the priests from the gathering, with a few parishioners,”
Bitz said as far as he knew no one from the basilica, neither staff nor parishioners, has the disease or reported having any symptoms.
Symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea and abdominal discomfort.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 24, 2013) — The Valley City Police Department look for help from the public as they look for a group of people accused of breaking into a man’s home, on October 18, 2013.
Reported stolen was a television and computer.
Valley City Police received the call just before 9:30 p.m. on October, about the break in.
Philip Chirchir, said he was at home watching television when someone knocked on the door, and did not recognize the five black males and one female outside the door.
When he refused them entrance to the home, he says, one of the men displayed a black handgun and banged on the door breaking in the door.
The homeowner call 9-1-1 from the bathroom.
He heard the suspects leave the home and discovered the items that were missing.
He says he saw the suspects leaving in a small, four door, sedan that was metallic silver.
The Valley City Police Department continues to investigate, if you know anything about this crime please contact them at 701-845-3110.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 24, 2013) — Valley City Police report, a Grand Forks man was arrested, accused of vandalizing a restroom inside Jimmy’s Pizza Tuesday night about 6p.m.
Police Chief Fred Thompson says officers arrested 32-year-old Jon Henry Lightning a short time later at the VFW Club for carrying a concealed weapon and criminal mischief.
Police removed two swords and a dagger that Lightning allegedly hid under his clothing.
Thompson says at least one of the bladed swords was used to poke a hole in the sheetrock and to slice other parts of the wall.
He says the incident remains under investigation.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 24, 2013) – A 31 year-old man, stabbed late Tuesday night at the Hitchin’ Post in Jamestown was released from a Fargo Hospital late Wednesday afternoon.
He was air flighted to a Fargo hospital after the Tuesday night incident. As the investigation continues, his name is not being released.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) – The Jamestown City Engineer’s Office reports, due to necessary utility work, 4th St NE from 12th Ave NE, west to 9th Ave NE will be closed to through traffic beginning Friday, October 25, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. and until repairs are completed.
Traffic will be re-routed until the repair work is completed.
Motorists’ should use EXTREME caution in and around this area and use alternate routes.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi- T.V News Oct 25, 2013) – Interstate Engineering reports that section of 12th Avenue SE will close today for construction.
12th Avenue SE will close from 7th Street SE to 5th Street SE. This closure is expected to be in place for about two weeks.
Interstate Engineering reports, a road closure on 7th Street SE near WedgeCor will be extended Friday. The closure, located at 7th Street SE and 13th Avenue SE, will be extended west to 12th Avenue SE.This closure is expected to be in place for about two weeks.
A reminder, 2nd St SW from 3rd Ave SW to 4th Ave SW was opened Tuesday afternoon. The 2nd St SW bridge over the James River remains closed. Enter CSi from 4th Av SW.
Updates will be posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com, and CSiNewsNow.com, and on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.
Questions can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 24, 2013) – A water main break at the intersection of 3rd Ave NW and 3rd St NW has been repaired and water service to the area has been restored.
Questions can be directed to Mike May with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.
Earlier Thursday Interstate Engineering reported, the intersection of 3rd Avenue NW and 3rd Street NW was closed due to a water main break. Residents along 3rd Street NW, between 2nd Avenue NW and 5th Avenue NW, were told that they may experience a water outage during the day Thursday.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 25, 2013) — The Jamestown City Council’s
Fire Committee, and Public Works Committee met Thursday evening (Oct 24, 2013) at City Hall. All members were present.
With Fire Committee business:
Discussion related to the roofing project at the main Fire hall. Re-roofing work will take place, and next spring work will occur on eliminating the chimney.
Additional downspouts will be installed for drainage.
The committee recommends moving forward with installing the downspouts.
The committee recommends approval of revisions to Chapter 15, of the City Code, pertaining to the Fire Protection Code.
Public Works Committee
The committee discussed allowing permanent curbside trash pick-up at seven locations.
City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said the proposal is based on slopes and encumbrances in the alleys, creating dangers to workers. Mayor Andersen suggested fixing those problems instead of moving the pick up location.
The committee tabled the issue until the next Public Works Committee meeting.
In the meantime those residences that could be affected by a change will be notified of the meeting date.
The committee recommends approving the Jamestown Force Main and Gravity Sewer Change Order No. 4, with the Jamestown sanitary sewer project. Darrell Hournbuckle of Interstate Engineering said the change order is due to unexpected discoveries of piping and other items. He said the project is 65 percent completed, and is expected to be finished this fall. He said most of the paving should be completed this fall.
The committee recommends approval of the Jamestown Wastewater & Lift Station Replacement & Force Main Improvements Project Phase I – Lift Station Replacement change order no. 1.
The committee recommends approving paving of District No. 13-42, in effect “all aspects of the project except the final lift of hot bituminous pavement shall be completed by November 1st, 2013. The final lift of hot bituminous pavement shall be completed by June 1st, 2014.”
The committee recommends participating in the NDDOT Strategic Highway Safety Plan, up to a cost of $5,000. The information would be added to the city’s Land Use and Transportation Plan.
A presentation was noted of the NDDOT’s recent Traffic Operations Study near Hwy 52 Bypass. The information and recommendations of the NDDOT will be given to the City Council for review.
An update and sketches were presented, relating to the Vacation request for Joo’s Addition.
Schwartzkopf suggested a traffic study be conducted along with development issues, and considered by the city, before the vacation request is granted.
Discussion then concerned the alley way behind 100 block of 1st
Street East, behind U.S. Bank. Schwartzkopf said the north 75 feet of an alley vacated still is a city right of way, and parking issues have ensued, with the three adjacent property owners. He said the alley is primarily a utility conveyance.
He said the area at question could contain three parking stalls. He suggested just posting the area as “no parking.” Mayor Andersen has concerns about eliminating any downtown parking spaces. The committee recommends 4-1 to signing no parking, and proper enforcement.
A presentation was made of a gray water study from Apex Engineering related to capacity of Waste Treatment facilities for potential future water demands of the city.
The facility is used by the Cavendish facility, and in the future by Great River Energy, in addition to municipal waste. The biggest improvement needs were indicated, along with treatment issues that have been positive at the facility over its past 25 years. Recommendations were made, for needed improvements over the next several years.
The committee discussed curbside recycling, including where the city presently stands on the issue, and past actions taken regarding recycling, including the present recycler, and studies that were made on curbside. The issue is on the city’s Strategic Plan, along with automated trash collection, in conjunction with curbside recycling, and cost efficiencies.
The current strategic plan for Jamestown approved on Aug. 1, 2011, listed “explore the implementation of curbside recycling” as a 2013 goal.
The Jamestown Recycling Task Force surveyed 1,184 people in Jamestown about recycling. That survey said about 75 percent of residents would be willing to pay fees ranging from $4 to $10 per month for curbside recycling.
Presently about 1,500 tons of garbage goes through the baler and into the landfills in Jamestown each month.
Mayor Andersen said studies need to be made on options available, including the city’s role in recycling
Mayor Andersen said how to move the issue forward, without burdening the city’s staff, is necessary, and whether a consultant is necessary, added to the work the city’s staff has already performed on the issue. Privatization of a recycling program is an option. The Mayor said the city needs to look at the effectiveness of costs relative to service, either under the city or a private firm.
Joan Morris gave a presentation on costs of operating the city landfill, and increases over the past few years. She noted garbage being brought to the Jamestown landfill, by communities outside of Jamestown.
The committee will review additional information on recycling to be obtained by the City Engineer, to discuss at the City Council meeting.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A man arrested in an incident in which a North Dakota deputy sheriff died from an apparent heart attack has pleaded guilty to two felony charges and three misdemeanors. Forty-seven-year-old Robbie Roberson of Lincoln was sentenced to the two years he already has served behind bars and was released from jail Tuesday. He will be on probation for five years.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever is responsible for the dragging death of a pet pony in Bottineau County. Owner Dave Boppre says the 38-inch-tall miniature Shetland pony named Bad Boy was chased from a hobby farm on September 24th, struck with a pickup truck, then tied to the back of the truck and dragged.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education is set to name an interim president for Bismarck State College.
The board at a Friday meeting is expected to act on a recommendation from college President Larry Skogen that college Executive Vice President David Clark fill the head role.
The Higher Education board earlier this month named Skogen interim chancellor of the state university system. Skogen has been serving as acting chancellor since the board bought out the contract of Hamid Shirvani in July.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota program that collects unused medication to help fight prescription drug abuse has destroyed more than a half ton of Oxycontin and other drugs.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) says the drugs collected through the Take Back program in the past five months were burned this month.
The program was launched in 2009 and has collected almost two tons of unused medication. Disposal containers are located at police departments and sheriff’s offices across the state.
Saturday is designated as the national prescription drug Take Back Day.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says the state will receive nearly $174,000 as part of a multi-state insurance settlement reached with New York Life Insurance Company.
The settlement over the use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File totals $15 million nationwide.
As part of the settlement, New York Life has agreed to a number of business practice reforms, including using the file to search for deceased life insurance policyholders so beneficiaries are paid.
State insurance departments in North Dakota, California, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania worked together to examine the company’s practices.
Hamm says the settlement is another step in the right direction to reform the life insurance industry’s use of the database.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The manager for the city of Fargo says the decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize the Red River diversion puts the proposal on “the downward side of the hill.” Fargo City Administrator Pat Zavoral calls authorization for the channel “clearly significant.” He says backers of the project will keep pushing to make sure it remains a high priority.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation says a deadline for the National Guard to discontinue fire response services at the Fargo airport should be extended.
The Guard has handled fire response at Hector International Airport for decades, but the service is scheduled to end on March 31. That’s the official end date of the Guard’s flying mission.
Sens. John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Rep. Kevin Cramer say local officials do not have enough time to develop a new fire response plan and buy new vehicles.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Trade Office and companies from around the state are hosting a delegation of Chinese food buyers, researchers and government officials this week.
The initiative is the second part of the North Dakota-China Reverse Trade Mission, in which Chinese delegates tour North Dakota companies and organizations and meet with local business and government leaders.
The delegates visiting through Saturday are focused on the soybean industry. A separate delegation with interest in wheat, barley, oats, peas, flax, beans and sunflowers visited North Dakota in September.
In sports..
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 25, 2013) — The Jamestown Blue Jays are set to enter the playoffs. Last week’s 17-13 win over Dickinson gave the Blue Jays a playoff spot. They’ll be the number 4 seed from the West Region, but they won’t find out their opponent until after their game tonight. Grand Forks Red River, Fargo Davies, Fargo South and West Fargo all have 4-1 region records.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
Beach def. Richardton-Taylor, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19
Benson County def. Rugby, 25-18, 25-13, 9-25, 25-21
Central Cass def. Enderlin, 25-16, 25-16, 25-17
Des Lacs-Burlington def. Tioga, 25-11, 25-3, 25-10
Dickinson def. Williston, 25-14, 19-25, 25-14, 25-21
Fargo Davies def. Fargo North, 25-16, 25-12, 25-17
Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Richland, 25-5, 25-6, 25-13
Fargo Shanley def. Grand Forks Red River, 25-8, 14-25, 25-21, 25-27, 15-11
Grant County def. Mott-Regent, 25-7, 25-14, 25-21
Hatton-Northwood def. Grafton/St. Thomas, 25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13
Jamestown def. Bismarck High, 25-14, 21-25, 26-24, 25-15
Killdeer def. New Town, 25-16, 25-13, 25-14
Kindred def. Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, 25-15, 15-25, 25-22, 25-18
Lakota/Adams-Edmore def. St. John, 25-6, 25-21, 25-12
LaMoure def. Milnor, 25-7, 25-16, 25-16
Langdon def. Harvey-Wells County, 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 25-18
Linton-HMB def. Ellendale, 25-20, 21-25, 25-19, 25-11
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Newburg-Westhope, 25-8, 25-8, 25-20
New England def. Glen Ullin-Hebron, 25-17, 25-16, 25-15
New Rockford-Sheyenne def. Pingree-Buchanan, 19-25, 25-16, 25-19, 24-26, 16-14
New Salem-Almont def. Center-Stanton, 22-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-15
North Star def. Carrington, 10-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 15-6
Northern Cass def. Maple Valley, 25-8, 25-14, 25-14
Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Griggs County Central, 25-18, 17-25, 25-19, 25-20
Ray def. Glenburn, 25-22, 25-11, 25-13
Rolla def. Bottineau, 25-16, 27-25, 25-15
Shiloh Christian def. Kidder County, 21-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-18, 15-11
South Border def. Medina, 25-7, 25-13, 25-14
Valley City def. Fargo South, 28-26, 24-26, 22-25, 25-22, 17-15
Velva def. Surrey, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20
West Fargo def. Grand Forks Central, 25-9, 25-14, 25-14
WORLD SERIES
BOSTON (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have evened the World Series at a game apiece by putting together a three-run seventh to beat the Red Sox 4-2 in Boston. The Red Sox led 2-1 on a two-run homer by David Ortiz in the sixth inning before the Redbirds scored twice on a sacrifice fly, thanks to fielding miscues by catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (sahl-tah-lah-MAH’-kee-uh) and pitcher Craig Breslow. Winning pitcher Michael Wacha (WAH’-kah) allowed just three hits in six innings, and Trevor Rosenthal struck out the side in the ninth on 11 pitches to wrap up the victory.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars remain the NFL’s only winless teams after Cam Newton threw for 221 yards and ran for a team-high 50 in Carolina’s 31-13 win over the Bucs. Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Panthers won for the fourth time in five games since an 0-2 start.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON
Final Charlotte 105 Cleveland 92
Final Detroit 99 Minnesota 98
Final Houston 109 San Antonio 92
Final Portland 90 Golden State 74
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Wild beat the Hurricanes 3-1 last night despite losing their starting goalie to injury. Cam Ward was hurt just 4:07 into the game. Alexander Semin’s power-play goal in the second period pulled the Hurricanes within one. But they couldn’t muster any more in the final frame against Niklas Backstrom.
Final Philadelphia 2 N-Y Rangers 1
Final Boston 2 San Jose 1
Final 2OT Vancouver 3 New Jersey 2 (SO Vancouver 1-0)
Final Montreal 4 Anaheim 1
Final OT Tampa Bay 6 Chicago 5
Final OT Nashville 3 Winnipeg 2
Final Dallas 5 Calgary 1
Final Washington 4 Edmonton 1
Final Los Angeles 7 Phoenix 4
NASCAR…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – There could be a new look to qualifying for NASCAR events next year. Racing teams have been told that NASCAR is considering eliminating single-car qualifying next season for a group qualifying format similar to what was used on road courses this year.
NASCAR will mandate baseline concussion testing for its drivers starting next season. NASCAR only recommended the testing this season, but indicated to drivers that a preseason baseline screening could become mandatory as early as 2014.
TENNIS…
ISTANBUL (AP) – Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships by sweeping Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIH’-toh-vah) 6-2, 6-3 Thursday. Angelique Kerber upset No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska (ag-NAY’-skah rad-WAHN’-skah) 6-2, 6-2 to remain in contention for the semifinals and eliminate Radwanska. Kerber will play Kvitova tomorrow for a spot in the last four.
PGA…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Ryan Moore shot an opening-round 9-under-63 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Tour’s CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Keegan Bradley stands in second place with Sergio Garcia two shots off the pace. Rory Sabbatini is one of four players tied for fourth at minus-5.
Phil Mickelson opened with a 1-under-71.
NFL…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher declined to address reports he tried to lure Brett Favre (fahrv) out of retirement to replace Sam Bradford, who is out for the season with a knee injury.
Fisher said he wouldn’t discuss players contacted after Bradford tore his left ACL on Sunday at Carolina, although he confirmed Tyler Thigpen also worked out.
Favre said he was contacted by the Rams but dismissed the possibility of returning to the NFL with St. Louis. He told Washington sports station WSPZ he doesn’t feel physically able to compete and expressed fear that he has been affected by concussions.
In world and national news…
BRUSSELS (AP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel (AHN’-geh-lah MEHR’-kuhl) says the U.S. and Europe are partners but she says “this partnership must be built on trust and respect.” Germany and France are calling for bilateral talks with Washington after disclosures that the U.S. may have tapped Merkel’s cell phone and American intelligence gathered phone records in France. A British newspaper says the U.S. could have monitored the communications of 35 world leaders in 2006.
DENVER (AP) – Nearly 17 years after the death of 6-year-old JonBenet (jahn buh-NAY’) Ramsey, Colorado prosecutors are releasing a grand jury indictment in the investigation. The little girl was found bludgeoned and strangled in the family home in Boulder the day after Christmas 1996. The grand jury reviewed evidence against JonBenet’s parents, but prosecutors decided against pursuing charges against them.
LONDON (AP) – Police in Britain say they’ve seized components of a gun made from plastic on a 3-D printer. Police in the greater Manchester area say they seized a plastic magazine and trigger in a raid on suspected gang members. The parts are being tested to see whether the gun would have worked.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Officials in Wake County, North Carolina say an amusement ride called the “Vortex” will undergo an inspection by the state after five people got hurt last night at the State Fair. A fair spokesman says an initial investigation found that somehow the ride started up again as the five were getting off. He says two of the people appeared to have been seriously hurt.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Officials in Saudi Arabia are warning citizens that they could face trouble for supporting Saturday’s planned protest challenging the kingdom’s male-only driving rules. The Saudi Interior Ministry says such support would be political dissent, which could mean prison time. There are no specific laws in Saudi Arabia that ban women from driving, but the rule is enforced by the powerful Islamic establishment.
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