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CSi Weather…
TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING.
ISOLATED FLURRIES IN THE MORNING. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.FRIDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN IN THE
MORNING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 60 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
AND SNOW IN THE EVENING IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 30 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA…THEN PARTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS
AROUND 30. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND VETERANS DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT
CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS 15 TO 20.
.TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 30S.
THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY
EVENING. THE PRECIPITATION SHOULD BE A MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW FRIDAY MORNING…BECOMING ALL RAIN BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON…WITH RAIN OR SNOW AGAIN FRIDAY EVENING. ANY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL LIKELY BE LIMITED TO A LIGHT DUSTING.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 5, 2013) — With the Jamestown sanitary sewer project, Interstate Engineering reports the intersection of1st Street SW and 3rd Avenue SW, near Renaissance Recycling, closed for construction on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. This closure is expected to be in place for two weeks. A detour is in place and access will be provided for area businesses during this time.
To enter CSi, customers are reminded to go west on 2nd St SW to 4th Ave SW, go north 1/2 block and enter the CSi parking lot from the west.
With the closing of the 1st Street intersection, the detour to access west of the river will be via 2nd Street to 4th Ave, up to 1st Street to use the 1st Street bridge.
The intersection of 17th St SE and 19th Ave SE opened Wednesday afternoon.
10th Street SE is open from 15th Avenue SE to 19th Avenue SE.
Questions can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.
Another note to motorists that utility work to repair a buried electric line had CLOSED the drive-up mail boxes at the Jamestown Post Office. This morning, a small hole adjacent to the drive was being barricaded, with access allowed, so check back for any further updates.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 6, 2013) – Otter Tail Power Company customers, mainly in Northwest Jamestown lost electrical service about 10:20 a.m., on Wednesday.
Jeff Hoff at the Jamestown office said Otter Tail Power was looking for the cause of the outage, and power was restored about 11:49 a.m., to a portion of Northwest Jamestown with all customers back on line within 2 and a half hours of the start of the outage.
He said crews isolated the problem with an underground cable located west of First Avenue and and north near Highway 281, with crews making the repairs.
He adds that about 800 customers were affected in the area west of First Avenue, and north of the railroad tracks.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 6, 2013) — The Valley City Education Association has not accepted an adjustment recommended by the Valley City School Board negotiating team concerning medical insurance.
The State Fact Finding Commission adjusted a section to its report on the medical insurance issue.
The school board agreed to the Fact Finding Commission recommendations.
VCEA president Kathy Lentz said the Association would only accept the Fact Finding Commission report without adjustments with no further negotiations.
Fact Finding Commission chairman Dean Rummel will publish a full page report in the Valley City Times Record after November 13, 2013, explaining to the public why the negotiations failed, and in his opinion, who, compromised a possible agreement.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 6, 2013) — The VCSU Theatre will be hosting about 300 students and faculty from Hillsboro-Central Valley, Enderlin, Oak Grove, Central Cass, Kindred, and Northern Cass high schools for the Region II One-Act Festival.
The event takes place today Thursday, November 7, 2013, from 8:30-a.m., to 3-p.m., at Vangstad Auditorium.
Jamestown, ND, November 6, 2013— Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) CEO Todd Hudspeth has informed the JRMC Board of Directors of his resignation, effective January 14, 2014. He has accepted a hospital CEO position at Cass County Health System in Atlantic, Iowa.
Hudspeth stated that his fiancé, children, siblings and parents all live in Iowa and that he has struggled to stay connected to them with the distance.
He says, “This was an incredibly difficult decision for me because I work with a very talented and dedicated team of healthcare professionals—the administrative team, managers, employees, board and physicians are all dedicated to helping JRMC become the best rural hospital in the country. I leave JRMC knowing that the hospital has a very bright future ahead of it and I am confident that JRMC will continue to excel in achieving its goals that have been set for the coming years.”
Hudspeth became JRMC’s President and CEO in August 2011, the same time that the new facility opened. Hudspeth is credited with helping to open and fine-tune the new building as well as leading the effort to construct the 45,000 square foot medical office building attached to the west side of JRMC. He was a key leader in bringing new services to JRMC, like the addition of orthopedics and technology like 3D mammography—North Dakota’s first. Hudspeth also initiated the hospital’s current effort to add oncology services to the community.
Connie Krapp, JRMC Board Chair, adds, “Two-and-a-half years ago Todd was hired as the CEO because he conveyed big-picture thinking. He values the importance of strategic planning and implementation, and it shows. Our latest employee and customer satisfaction rankings are positive, and indicate that the cultural change he is promoting has been very successful. In the upcoming weeks we will finalize a deal with Sanford Health that will bring cancer treatment to Jamestown. Todd provided the leadership and vision that made that and other endeavors a reality.”
Prior to joining JRMC, Hudspeth was CEO of Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. Hudspeth has held other leadership positions, including CEO at Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center, Iowa, director of the Storz Cancer Institute at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, NE and manager of Radiation Oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The process of selecting a new CEO will be discussed at the next JRMC Board of Directors’ meeting.
About Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, ND. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.
Carrington, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 6, 2013) — The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s Recreation Committee has awarded a $4,875 matching recreation grant to the Stutsman County Park Board.
The matching recreation grant funds will be used to purchase playground equipment for the Lakeside Campground on the Jamestown Reservoir.
The committee awarded an $8,625 matching recreation grant to the city of Wimbledon for the purchase of new playground equipment for the park. The Dickey County Park Board also received a $1,000 grant for beach improvements at Pheasant Lake.
Garrison Diversion dedicates two-tenths of its one-mill levy to the matching recreation grant program, and the Recreation Committee meets every spring and fall to consider applications. The next deadline for recreation grant applications is April 1, 2014.
For more information on Garrison Diversion’s matching recreation grant program, contact Merri Mooridian at 701-652-3194, by email at
gdcd@daktel.com or writing to PO Box 140, Carrington, ND 58421.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – A man who robbed a Dickinson pharmacy in an attempt to get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse got what he wanted.
31-year-old Joshua Hunt has been sentenced to three years in prison, with half of it was suspended.
He pleaded guilty to one of the three counts against him, felony robbery.
The state’s attorney says his main goal is getting treatment for Hunt.
He robbed Irsfeld Pharmacy on June 12. Hunt used a note stating his son was in a van with a strange man that wanted Oxycontin, and both he and his son would be safe if the clerk gave him the opiate-based painkiller.
There was no man or son outside the pharmacy. Hunt acted alone.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – A plea deal is in the works for a man accused in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Dickinson.
Forty-eight-year-old Timothy Menges is accused of driving drunk a year ago, and striking and killing 47-year-old Tracy Freer in a motel parking lot. Menges has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
Stark County State’s Attorney Tom Henning and defense attorney Ryan Heintz are working on a plea agreement. A trial scheduled to begin Nov. 27 likely will be canceled or rescheduled.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Spirit Lake Reservation woman has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for abuse that led to a child’s death.
Thirty-two-year-old Hope Louise Tomahawk Whiteshield of St. Michael pleaded guilty in July to child abuse and witness tampering. She was sentenced in Fargo on Wednesday.
Authorities say Tomahawk Whiteshield threw a step-granddaughter who was just shy of 3 years old down an embankment in June, then bathed and clothed the unresponsive child and put her to bed. An autopsy concluded the girl died of a head injury.
The case was one of several held up by authorities to show the ineffectiveness of the tribe’s child protection system.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of a mountain lion near an elementary school in south Bismarck, though the big cat might have already moved on.
Game and Fish Department Wildlife Chief Randy Kreil (kryl) says the lion was videotaped by a private trail camera west of the University of Mary in late October, and the camera’s owner hasn’t seen it since.
Kreil says it’s not known if the big cat is still in the area. But he says there have been no reports of any livestock or pets in the area being killed.
Students at Prairie Rose Elementary were kept indoors Tuesday and an armed school resource officer was on site. School officials say students are being allowed outside again, with added adult supervision.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The attorney for a man accused of killing the mother of his child and three other people in Minot in January 2011 says the judge in the case improperly admitted hearsay evidence about Omar Mohamed Kalmio’s past. Attorney Russell Myhre also told the North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday that Kalmio was not allowed to give an alibi, and that there was not enough evidence for a conviction. KXMC-TV reports Kalmio, a Somali national, is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.
GRENORA, N.D. (AP) – A saltwater spill has been reported about 13 miles southeast of Grenora in Williams County.
The North Dakota Department of Health says about 300 barrels of brine water were released on a well site there. Approximately 200 barrels have already been recovered and the rest of it is being cleaned up.
The department says the spill is contained to the well site.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An auction for the rights to drill for oil on North Dakota state lands has raised $7 million.
The state Department of Trust Lands auctioned exploration rights to 6,869 acres in eight western North Dakota counties this week in Bismarck
The average payment ranged from $1 per acre in Slope County to $9,300 per acre in McKenzie County.
The money goes into trust funds that benefit education in North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The U.S. Army has postponed dropping the ROTC program at North Dakota State University in Fargo.
U.S. Sens. Heidi Heitkamp and John Hoeven say they urged the Secretary of the Army to reconsider.
The Reserve Officer Training Corp program serves NDSU, Concordia College and Minnesota State University Moorhead.
The senators say program will be evaluated again at the end of both the 2014 and 2015 academic years.
The Army earlier announced it was one of 13 ROTC programs slated to close in 2015.
In sports..
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Harrison Barnes scored 14 points in his season debut to help the Golden State Warriors to a 106-93 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. David Lee had 22 points and 15 rebounds for the Warriors. Golden State entered this season brimming with confidence following last year’s run to the second round of the playoffs.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)- The 5-0 Indiana Pacers remain the only undefeated team in the NBA. The Pacers rolled past Chicago 97-80 last night with Paul George leading five Pacers in double figures with 21 points.
Final Orlando 98 L-A Clippers 90
Final Charlotte 92 Toronto 90
Final Washington 116 Philadelphia 102
Final Boston 97 Utah 87
Final Milwaukee 109 Cleveland 104
Final New Orleans 99 Memphis 84
Final San Antonio 99 Phoenix 96
Final Oklahoma City 107 Dallas 93
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final N-Y Rangers 5 Pittsburgh 1
Final Chicago 4 Winnipeg 1
Final Nashville 6 Colorado 4
Final Anaheim 5 Phoenix 2
Vikes Stadium…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An official involved in the Minnesota Vikings stadium project says planners won’t meet a goal of finalizing key elements of the financing by week’s end. The authority had hoped to reach a price deal this week so the Vikings could finalize loans on a $477 million private share. The state won’t sell bonds for a $498 million public portion until the Vikings do that.
MLB…
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have scheduled a news conference today at which the team is expected to name San Diego Padres bench coach Rick Renteria (REHN’-tur-ree-uh) their new manager, replacing the fired Dale Sveum (swaym). The Cubs went 66-96 this season and finished at the bottom of the NL Central.
World Series MVP David Ortiz has won his sixth Silver Slugger award as the top designated hitter in voting by major league managers and coaches. Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano (kan-OH’), Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer each were selected for the fifth time. The Orioles led all teams with three sluggers–outfielder Adam Jones, first baseman Chris Davis and shortstop J.J.Hardy. Silver Slugger awards are given to the top offensive player at each position in the American and National Leagues.
– Outfielder David DeJesus (deh-HAY’-soos) has agreed to a $10.5 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal includes a club option for 2016. It replaces the $6.5 million salary DeJesus was owed under the 2014 option exercised by the team Sunday. DeJesus is a .279 career hitter.
NFL…
HOUSTON (AP) – Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will be Houston’s interim head coach with Gary Kubiak (KOO’-bee-ak) out indefinitely after suffering a mini-stroke this weekend.
Buffalo Bills’ team president Russ Brandon says rookie starting quarterback EJ Manuel should be ready to return to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Manuel has been cleared for contact and was scheduled to return to practice after missing four games with a sprained right knee.
TENNIS…
LONDON (AP) – Rafael Nadal (rah-fay-ehl nah-DAHL’) clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time by defeating Stanislas Wawrinka (vah-VINK’-ah) 7-6, 7-6 at the ATP Finals in London. Nadal can’t be overtaken by No. 2 Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich).
Nadal is bidding to win the ATP finals for the first time.
GOLF…
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) – Ricky Fowler had six birdies over his last eight holes en route to an 8-under-par 63 Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian PGA.
In world and national news…
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow industrials begin the day at a record-high level. Yesterday marked the 33rd time this year that the blue-chip index closed at an all-time high. Investors are awaiting some key economic numbers, including the report on third-quarter economic growth this morning. The October jobs report is due tomorrow.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Several Republicans are expected to join all 55 Senate Democrats today in approving a measure that would outlaw workplace discrimination against gays. During debate on the measure, not a single opponent stood on the Senate floor to speak against it. But the Republican-led House, where conservatives are in control of the agenda, isn’t expected to even vote on the bill.
GENEVA (AP) – Talks have resumed in Geneva between Iran and six world powers who are looking to limit Tehran’s ability to make atomic weapons. In exchange, Iran would get relief from sanctions that are crippling its economy. After nearly a decade of deadlock, Iran is appearing more open to the idea of making concessions on its nuclear program.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – Yasser Arafat’s widow says the Palestinian leadership must seek justice for her husband. Her comments come after Swiss scientists found evidence suggesting he was poisoned by a radioactive substance. Arafat died in 2004 in France, a month after falling ill at his West Bank compound, which was besieged by Israel. Palestinian officials have alleged Israel poisoned Arafat, a claim Israel denies.
ATLANTA (AP) – Jimmy Carter’s grandson may be following in his footsteps. Jason Carter — the grandson of the former president and Georgia governor — is planning to run for governor himself next year. He’s currently a Democratic state senator in Georgia. Carter says the state needs to deal with an education system that’s on the brink, and an economy that he says isn’t working for the middle class.
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