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WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY…
.TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 10 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON. LOWEST WIND
CHILLS AROUND 40 BELOW IN THE MORNING.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH
A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. PATCHY BLOWING AND
DRIFTING SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS AROUND 15 BELOW. TEMPERATURES
RISING INTO THE LOWER SINGLE DIGITS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 30 BELOW.
.TUESDAY…CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE
MORNING. SNOW LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW
IN THE AFTERNOON. NOT AS COLD. SNOW ACCUMULATION AROUND 1 TO 2 INCHES.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF SNOW 80 PERCENT. LOWEST WIND
CHILLS AROUND 20 BELOW IN THE MORNING.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. NOT AS COLD. LOWS AROUND 15. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.CHRISTMAS DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
HIGHS 15 TO 20. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 5 TO
10 ABOVE. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
LOWS 15 TO 20.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
The Weather Service advises that people who have to venture outdoors wear appropriate clothing, including hats and gloves. Warmer air is expected to move into western North Dakota by Monday afternoon, but dangerous wind chills are forecast to continue through Monday night along and east of Highway 83.
PERIODS OF SNOW WILL DEVELOP ACROSS NORTHWESTERN NORTH DAKOTA THIS
EVENING…AND SPREAD INTO CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA AFTER MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT. STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CREATE BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW…WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND SLICK ROADS TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY.
SNOW WILL TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM A TRACE TO TWO
INCHES…WITH THREE INCHES POSSIBLE NEAR THE TURTLE MOUNTAIN
REGION.
THOSE WITH CHRISTMAS TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR
POTENTIAL SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS DAY …AND A CHANCE OF SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY.
Jamestown (CSi) – The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation Executive Board is recommending that the Stutsman County Memorial Museum, Frontier Village Association and the Jamestown Arts Center receive a portion of the proceeds from the 0.25 mill levy for historic preservation in Stutsman County.
The BCTF recommends the proceeds of the tax be distributed with $7,754 going to the Stutsman County Memorial Museum, $6,000 to the Frontier Village and $2,000 to the Arts Center.
Stutsman County can levy up to 0.25 mills. BCTF recommends which entities within the county can receive the tax money and oversees its use.
Jamestown, (CSi) Jamestown Police investigated a one vehicle accident about 9:45 a.m. Friday, on slippery roads.
Police say, a pickup truck operated by 71 year old Eline Englin of Jamestown was southbound just starting up Mill Hill when the truck went out of control and ended up facing the wrong way, striking the curb and flipping onto its side on the west shoulder, near the area of the Jamestown south side fire hall.
Jamestown Area Ambulance Service was called to the scene.
Eline was taken by a personal vehicle to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center for an examination.
The recent thaw followed by snowfall and cold temperatures has led to slippery driving conditions.
Jamestown Police urges motorists to use caution while driving.
Jamestown (CSi) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that releases are being made now and through this winter at Jamestown and Pipestem Dams.
Bob Martin with the Corps at Pipestem Dam reports that Pipestem is releasing 30 cfs and will likely do so all winter.
Jamestown Dam is releasing 12 cfs, down from 30 cfs, for a combined release of 42 cfs.
He says usually Jamestown Dam does not release water in the winter, however the ground water level at both reservoirs is high going into freeze-up.
Pipestem Reservoir is at level of 1,442.85, five inches above the winter conservation pool.
Jamestown Dam is at 1,428.06 feet, six inches above conservation pool.
He says while November 2013 was dry in terms of rainfall, October’s rainfall was about 4 and a half inches.
Martin points out that the reservoir levels are not a concern, but the releases are being made in anticipation of any high moisture content in snow pack the rest of this winter, and potential spring rainfall amounts.
He says, ice thickness is variable at both Pipestem and Jamestown Reservoirs, and with releases from both reservoirs this winter the ice thickness may not be as great, and is likely to remain variable through the winter. Caution is urged.
He says the week of January 6, 2014 the snow survey will start to measure the moisture content, and will continue every two weeks.
Martin will have additional information as our guest on the Christmas Day Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.
The National Weather Service Hydrologist Allen Schlag says the Stutsman County Commission has requested changes in the National Weather Service Flood Stage Definitions to better reflect the definitions of Minor, Major, and Moderate flooding for the Pipestem Creek, at the river gauge near Pingree. Beginning February 10, 2014, The National Weather Service will use the new water levels for forecasts, warnings, and advisory.
They are:
Action/Forecast Issuance Stage…10 feet
Minor Flood Stage…11 feet
Moderate Flood Stage…13 feet
Major Flood Stage…15 feet
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police is warning Jamestown residents regarding a high risk convicted sex offender who is incarcerated and is doing work release in the City of Jamestown .
31 year old Ahmed Rashid Toliver has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the Office of the Attorney General.
Toliver is a black male 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Toliver was charged with Gross Sexual Imposition, April 2, 2001 in Cass County court.
His disposition was one year in jail, with 245 days suspended for two years.
The report says Toliver and another male went to an apartment where two 14 year old girls were babysitting two young children. The report says Toliver had intecourse with both of the 14 year olds. The girls stated that Toliver forced them to comply. He was convicted in 2001 in Cass County District Court.
Toliver is not wanted at this time and is currently serving his sentence. This is notification for public safety and is not meant to increase fear in the community.
Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders their families or their landlords, or employers, will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of Toliver’s photo and demographics are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
Information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (CSi) Interstate Engineering reports that as of December 19, 2013, 2nd Steet Southwest re opened at the James River bridge after work with the Jamestown sanitary sewer project, that included new pipeing and the sewer lift station in that area.
A temporary gravel surface is in place on the roadway as work there has been suspended for the winter.
Questions on the Jamestown sanitary sewer project can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Two North Dakota teachers are among 102 to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Kristine Brandt teaches math in Fargo and Kathleen Lentz is a science teacher from Valley City.
Winners get a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion.
They’re also invited to Washington for an awards ceremony and several days of educational and other events, including visits with members of Congress and the Obama administration.
Valley City (CSi) — The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced winners in the holiday drawings.
On Friday’s December 20, 2013 Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, the Chamber’s Executive. Kay Vinje listed the winners:
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Grand Prize: mini iPad 16g wi-fi Cheri Atwood
1st: $250 Chamber Dollars Helen Sherlock
2nd: $150 Chamber Dollars Deb Ross
3rd: Apple TV Cindy Gabehart
4th: Whirlpool Suite at AmericInn Duane Larson
Snowman decorating contest winner: Dakota Plains Coop
Home decorating contest winners:
1st:Scott & Susan Jorissen
2nd” Gary & Carmen Yanish
3rd: Norman Hansen
The Home Decorating winners will receive a photo of their home decorated in lights from Dutton’s in Valley City.
With other Valley City events and activities Kay pointed out that Valley City will host the North Dakota Special Olympics Friday January 10, 2014, and Saturday January 11, 2014.
Over 150 Special Olympics athletes, children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and Unified Partners throughout North Dakota will compete in the two-day event for the chance to be a state champion.
Locations include the Valley City Recreation Center, Valley City Auditorium and at Metcalf Farms.
January 10th
10:00 a.m. Volunteer Registration opens @ VC Auditorium
11:00 a.m. –Opening Ceremony @ VC Auditorium
The complete schedule is posted on line at CsiNewsNow.com
Coming up on February 15, 16, 2014, Valley City will host the North Dakota State Pinocle Tournament. More information and the registration will be posted soon on the Chamber’s web site www.valleycitynd.org
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City State University V-500 held their annual Recognition Dinner December 14, 2013, on the Valley City State University campus.
Dean Pedersen was the first and second recipient of the recently established (2012) V-500 Volunteer of the Year award. The award is given to a V-500 board member who has extraordinarily given back to the program and received the most enlistments during the recent campaign drive. Dean has been on the V-500 Board of Directors for over 10 years and in that time has raised nearly $200,000 for the V-500 Scholarship Program.
Also recognized were New Cash Gifts.and New or Renewed Pledges.
V-500 is a scholarship program founded in 1972 by a group of visionary leaders who realized the importance of scholarship support for Valley City State University students. For more information about the V-500 Scholarship program, contact the VCSU Office of Advancement at 845-7203.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Police say two people are suspected of robbing a Wahpeton man at a West Fargo motel. The Forum reports that police responded to the motel on the report of a robbery on Friday afternoon. Police say a 2005 light blue Ford Mustang and $4,600 in cash was stolen. Police say the Wahpeton man met the suspects at the motel in response to a post for his car on Craigslist.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A company that operated a natural gas pipeline for more than two years without a permit will not be fined by the state Public Service Commission.
The pipeline by Hiland Operating LLC of Enid, Okla., was completed in 2010. The company told the commission in May 2012 that it did not have a permit.
A company can be fined up to $10,000 per day for “willfully building an energy conversion facility or transmission line without a permit,” with the total fine not to exceed $200,000.
Commissioners say they don’t think the violation was intentional and fining Hiland might deter other companies from considering investment in North Dakota.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation plans to have the Lewis and Clark Bridge in Williston demolished by 2016.
The traffic volumes in the area exceed the capacity of the roadway and the existing bridge is not wide enough.
Consulting and engineering firm KLJ says there is a need for access to businesses in the Williston area from rural areas, and growth in the oil and gas industry has made the quaint structure outdated. A four-lane highway will accommodate the increasing traffic.
The DOT and KLJ say they are taking care to respect wildlife and preservation.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A University of North Dakota study says the school’s research activities had a smaller effect on the economy this year.
After several years of steady growth, UND reported its research programs had a $202 million impact on the regional, state and local economy in fiscal year 2013. That’s down from $244 million in fiscal year 2012.
UND officials cite changes in how the federal government appropriates funding for projects, and the general uncertainty over the federal budget the past few years as reasons for that decline.
BIMSARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Heritage Center is approaching its goal of raising $12 million from private donors for an expansion project.
Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) earlier this week announced a $600,000 donation from the nonprofit Tom and Frances Leach Foundation.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the latest gift brings the amount of private-sector donations to $11.6 million.
The Heritage Center on the state Capitol grounds is home to the State Historical Society of North Dakota and is the state’s official history museum.
The grand opening for the expanded and renovated center is scheduled for November 2014, which is the 125th anniversary of North Dakota statehood
MEDORA, N.D. (AP) – The visitor centers at Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day
The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site also will be closed for the holidays.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park will still be open and primitive camping is available.
The grounds at Knife River Indians Villages will also be open to visitors.
The visitor centers in the three North Dakota national parks are closed only three days a year – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
In sports.
Jamestown (CSi) University of Jamestown Jimmie defensive player, J.T. Petsch has been named an NAIA All-Americans by the American Football Coaches Association.
Petsch, a senior from Mesa, Arizona., was the Jimmies’ leading tackler with 36 solo stops and 46 assisted tackles. He also had one interception, one fumble recovering (returned for a touchdown) and 2.5 tackles-for-loss.
It was the second straight season Petsch led the Jimmies in tackles.
Running backs, Petsch and VCSU’s Derek Elliot were the only players chosen from the North Star Athletic Association. Petsch, named to the second-team defense.
Elliott, was selected as a first-team running back. (see separate story).
Petsch recently completed his degree in communications and marketing. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound safety played in the National Bowl Game in Miami, Fla., on Dec. 8. The game featured players from the NAIA, NCAA Division II and Division III players.
Petsch is the first Jimmie to earn All-American honors since Dustin Erbes, also a safety, in 2010.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is reminding boat owners that 2014 is the first year of a new three-year registration period.
With it comes an increase in license fees passed by the 2013 Legislature.
Effective Jan. 1, the cost of registering motorboats under 16 feet in length, and all canoes, increases from $12 to $18. Motorboats from 16 feet to less than 20 feet in length go from $24 to $36. And motorboats at least 20 feet in length go from $33 to $45.
The new boat registration cycle begins Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2016.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department has set tentative opening dates for next year’s hunting seasons.
They’ll be official when Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) approves them.
Tentative opening dates for some major seasons include mountain lions on August 29th, early resident waterfowl on September 27th, pheasants on October 11th and deer gun on November 7th.
Fargo (CSi) The NDSU Bison ran over New Hampshire in FCS a semifinal game Friday, 52 to 14.
The victory sends them on to the FCS Championship Saturday, Jan. 4, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, where the Bison will play Towson. Game will air on ESPN 2, CSi Cable 18.
CHENEY, Wash. — The Towson Tigers punched their ticket to Frisco, Texas, for the FCS National Championship game with an improbable fourth quarter comeback on Saturday at Roos Field, beating Eastern Washington, 35-31.
For More Information go to GOBISON.com . . .
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
CINCINNATI (AP) – Linebacker Vincent Rey returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown and Cincinnati’s defense set up another fast start yesterday, and Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes and the Bengals pulled away to a 42-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings (4-10-1) had knocked off playoff contenders Chicago and Philadelphia in the past three weeks. Even with Adrian Peterson back from a foot injury, they couldn’t keep up.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Le’Veon Bell scored a 1-yard touchdown with 1:28 left and the Pittsburgh Steelers withstood Green Bay’s last throw into the end zone, dealing the Packers’ playoff hopes a blow with a wild, 38-31 win Sunday. The Packers (7-7-1) had moved through the snow to the Pittsburgh 1. But after a penalty, Packers quarterback MattFlynn’s pass was incomplete on the final play. Green Bay’s playoff hopes stayed alive with the Bears’ loss in Philly. The NFC East and North division races will come down to games pitting the first- and second-place teams. That scenario was secured when the Eagles crushed Chicago 54-11 in Philadelphia, preventing the Bears from clinching the NFC North.The Packers and Bears will play for the NFC North crown next Sunday in Chicago.
The Giants eliminated Detroit from the playoff hunt as Josh Brown drilled a 45-yard field goal on the third drive of overtime to give New York a 23-20 win over the Lions.
The Cowboys stayed alive by beating the Redskins 24-23
UNDATED (AP) – The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals were crowned AFC division champs yesterday. The Broncos took the West with a 37-13 rout of Houston, the Bengals claimed the North with their 42-14 win over Minnesota and Baltimore’s 41-7 loss to New England, while Miami’s 19-0 loss at Buffalo gave the AFC East title to the Patriots. The Dolphins, Ravens, San Diego and Pittsburgh are still alive in the battle for the final AFC wild-card berth.
Final N-Y Jets 24 Cleveland 13
Final Denver 37 Houston 13
Final Indianapolis 23 Kansas City 7
Final Buffalo 19 Miami 0
Final Carolina 17 New Orleans 13
Final St. Louis 23 Tampa Bay 13
Final Tennessee 20 Jacksonville 16
Final Arizona 17 Seattle 10
Final New England 41 Baltimore 7
Final San Diego 26 Oakland 13
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jared Dudley made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38 seconds remaining in overtime and Chris Paul made five free throws in the final 19 seconds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a gritty 120-116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. Kevin Love had a season-high 45 points and tied a season best with 19 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Final Indiana 106 Boston 79
Final Toronto 104 Oklahoma City 98
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NEW YORK (AP) – Carl Hagelin and Mats Zuccarello scored second-period goals, and backup Cam Talbot made 24 saves in the New York Rangers’ much-needed 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild last night. Jason Pominville had the lone goal for Minnesota.
Final Vancouver 2 Winnipeg 1
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (10) UConn 82 Washington 70
Final (11) Wichita St. 77 NC Central 66
Final (12) Baylor 81 Southern U. 56
Final (17) Iowa St. 79 George Mason 67
Final (25) Iowa 86 Ark.-Pine Bluff 61
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 1) UConn 80 (21) California 47
Final ( 2) Duke 69 ( 5) Kentucky 61
Final ( 4) Notre Dame 106 Cent. Michigan 72
Final (10) South Carolina 70 SC State 26
Final (17) Penn St. 85 Alcorn St. 62
Final (18) Purdue 57 Bowling Green 48
HORSE RACING-HOLLYWOOD PARK CLOSES…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Fans waited in a long line to get into Betfair Hollywood Park for the last time.
The track closed for good Sunday, ending 75 years of racing that featured such thoroughbred stars as Seabiscuit, Triple Crown winners Citation, Seattle Slew and Affirmed, and superstar mare Zenyatta. The track will be turned into a residential and retail development starting next year.
In world and national news…
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Weather extremes marked the first full day of winter. While places like New York City were enjoying record highs in the 70s Sunday, flooding, snow and ice were causing havoc from the Midwest to the Great Lakes to northern New England and on into Canada. Nine U.S. deaths are reported from the stormy weather. Hundreds of thousands of people remain without electricity.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Another court hearing is scheduled today in Utah’s fight against same-sex marriage. The state will ask a federal judge to stay his own ruling to prevent the issuance of marriage licenses while it’s appealed. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby overturned the state’s ban on Friday, and gay couples around Utah began making marriage plans.
BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian activists say the death toll from weekend airstrikes around a market area in the northern city of Aleppo is now 65. The British-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says today that mostly civilians were killed when government helicopters dumped explosives-laden barrel bombs around the market yesterday. It was one of the worst bombings in the Syrian military’s nine-day air offensive against the Aleppo area.
CAIRO (AP) – Egyptian troops and police in the volatile Sinai are being warned to desert or face death. The threat comes from an al-Qaida-inspired group which says in a statement on militant websites today that it considers Egyptian troops to be infidels because they answer to a secular government.
MADRID (AP) – Spain’s National Geographical Institute says a volcanic island in the Canary group is rumbling again. The Canary Island of El Hierro has been rocked by more than 50 tremors in 24 hours, two years after a new volcano began to appear off its southern coast. Officials say that there’s been no damage so far. El Hierro has some 11,000 residents.
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