Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Dec 1

CSi Weather…

 TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. NOT AS COLD. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
 SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
 .TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS 15 TO 20. TEMPERATURES FALLING INTO THE
 UPPER SINGLE DIGITS IN THE AFTERNOON. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
 .TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO. WEST WINDS 10 TO
 15 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 15. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. SOUTH
 WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
 .THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
 20S. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
 .SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20.
 .SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
 LOWS 10 TO 15.
 .MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.

 

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) – Jamestown police say the death of a toddler who drowned in a bathtub appears to be accidental.
 
     Capt. Gary Peterson on Monday identified the child as 1  1/2-year-old Eli Swensrud. He says the boy died Saturday while being cared for by a woman who lived in the home with him and his father.

The child was being watched by his father’s girlfriend when she stepped out of the room to tend to another child. Police say when she returned, Eli had climbed into the bathtub and was underwater.
 
     Peterson says the boy’s father and mother were not there when he died.
 
     Police are awaiting autopsy results, but Peterson says authorities believe the death to be accidental.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police is warning Jamestown residents regarding a conviced sex offender who is living in the City of Jamestown.

26 year old Matthew Jacob Lee Grahan resides at 517 4^th Street Northwest in Jamestown.

He does not have a vehicle.

Graham is a white male, 5-feet 11-inches tall, weighing 172 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakot Risk Level Committee, of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

His offense is listed as indecent exposure, stemming from exposing himself to a five year old male family friend.

He was convicted in April of 2004 in Kidder County Court. Disposition was remanded to the Mesabi Academy treatment facility.

Graham is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault or intimidate the offender. Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders or their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Graham are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered offenders is available at the Attorney General’s website at www.sexoffender.nd.cgov

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

On the Consent Agenda….

Council Member Buchanan asked that Item “A”  be discussed, a  Resolution to approve the request from the JSDC for up to $50,000 to replace the elevator in the Center for Economic Development building, with the City Share to be $45,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. He asked if the other $5,000 is coming from the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. JSDC CEO Connie Ova indicated the Chamber will be 15% of the cost, the percentage of the building they own.

Regular Agenda:

Resolutions :

Commttee Reports were presented

Ordinances:

FIRST READING:

Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lot 1, Block 61, Klaus Second Addition, (503 2^nd Ave SW) from R-2-A (One to Six Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District).

A PUBLIC HEARING was held Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact as Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 17, 18 & 19 Plus N ½ Vacated Alley, Block 7, Mill Hill Second Addition, from M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).  The area located behind the former Titan Machinery building, near Newman Signs.  The action clears the way for the construction of townhouses and duplexes.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the SECOND READING: of the Ordinance.

Hearing from the Audience: No one spoke

Appointments: None on the agenda.

Mayor and Council Member Report:

Council Member Kouajian asked if the American Legion could use City Hall for its Oratorical Contest, which was okayed.

He also gave a report on the Dazzle Parade, and Christmas tree lighting at the Civic Center, and the after parade party. He said about 250 people attended the party.

He thanked those who constructed and entered floats.

He pointed out that BNSF will no longer hold trains across First Avenue, starting next year during parades.

Council Member Buchanan thanked the police officers who assisted with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Other Business:

The City Council considered the request from Butler Machinery (dba MidStatesVRS) to install a GPS Receiver on the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant.

A representative from Titan Machinery spoke and asked how the system will work.

A Butler representative said the system will be accessible to the public by subscription, and will support Titan and John Deere usage.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said a written agreement will be needed and recommended delaying any action, until questions are answered, including fees, maintenance and any liability issues.

The City Council concurred to ask that the City Attorney review issues contained in an agreement, including fees, and a possible exchange of rental for a subscription before formal approval occurs.

 

Approved a Payment to Joseph P. Larrivee, Architects, P.C., for engineering services on Jamestown Fire Station Re-roofing Project, in the amount of $4,075.34.

Approved  the request from the North Dakota Buffalo Foundation for a gaming site authorization at Middles LLC (113 1st Ave South), for the period ending June 30, 2015.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 67, followed by replays.

 

 GRAFTON, N.D. (AP) – Authorities have filed charges against a Grafton man accused of possessing explosive devices.
 
     Sixty-two-year-old Gregory Sevigny faces three felony charges related to the devices and another felony for preventing arrest, related to an hours-long standoff with law officers at his home on Saturday afternoon.
 
     Court documents do not list an attorney for Sevigny. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

 

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police say a woman who was allegedly involved in robbing several area businesses told investigators she needed the money to pay for heroin.
 
30-year-old Stephanie Padilla is facing multiple robbery and motor vehicle theft charges. Police say they’ve liked her to a half-dozen robberies in the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota area over the last several weeks.
 
     Police are still looking for Padilla’s alleged accomplice, 37-year-old Arturo Amado-Diaz.
 
     Court documents do not list a lawyer for Padilla.

 

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) – A man is facing felony drug charges in the North Dakota oil patch.
 
23-year-old Oscar Eduardo Espinoza-Echeverria was arrested at a trailer park in Watford City. He was charged with two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine and cocaine with intent to deliver. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
 
     Police say a search yielded an ounce of cocaine, 13 ounces of meth, nine cell phones, numerous false IDs, a valid Mexican driver’s license and cash.
 
     Espinoza-Echeverria faces two other felony charges for possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine.
 
     Court documents do not list an attorney for the defendant.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it issued 504 citations during a one-day special enforcement effort.
 
     The event was held throughout the state on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. The patrol says most of the violations were for speeding, followed by seat belt infractions.
 
     Three people were arrested for drunk driving.

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A monthly report suggests slow economic growth is likely in nine Midwestern and Plains states in the months ahead because low crop and energy prices are hurting business.
 
     The survey of business leaders conducted by Creighton University revealed an overall economic index for the region of 51.3 in November. That’s down from October’s 51.8 and barely above the neutral score of 50.
 
     The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. 
 
     The survey results from supply managers are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests economic growth, while a score below that suggests decline.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Democratic minority leaders in the North Dakota Legislature will have another two years in their jobs.
 
     Grand Forks Sen. Mac Schneider and Parshall Rep. Kenton Onstad were re-elected Sunday night without opposition.
 
     New Rockford Sen. Joan Heckaman was re-elected as the assistant Senate minority leader. And Grand Forks Rep. Corey Mock was re-elected as Onstad’s assistant.
 
     Republicans chose their House and Senate floor leaders last month. Dickinson Sen. Rich Wardner and Fargo Rep. Al Carlson were re-elected without opposition as the North Dakota Legislature’s GOP majority leaders.
 
     Republicans have two-thirds control in both the North Dakota House and Senate.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Cold temperatures in the last week brought most crop work to a halt in North Dakota.
 
     The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the corn harvest was 95 percent complete, ahead of the 91 percent figure at this time a year ago and the 87 percent average over five years. Sunflower harvest was 91 percent complete, ahead of the 86 percent from last year but behind the five-year average of 96 percent.
 
     The report says several inches of snow in the western part of the state have provided good cover for winter wheat, which was rated 67 percent good to excellent.
 
     Pasture and range conditions in the state are rated 65 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are rated 93 percent adequate to surplus.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota is one of the first states that might require high school students to take the same test that immigrants must pass to become a U.S. citizen. 
 
     North Dakota’s first lady Betsy Dalrymple, educators and lawmakers unveiled the proposed bipartisan legislation on Monday. It would require every high school student to get a passing grade on the civics exam to graduate.
 
     The proposal is backed by the Arizona-based Joe Foss Institute. Foss is a former South Dakota governor and won the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII. He died in 2003.
 
     Initiative spokesman Sam Stone says the goal is to enact similar laws in all states by 2017, when the Constitution turns 230 years old.
 
     He says that eight states, including the Dakotas, are supporting the idea so far.

 

LINTON, N.D. (AP) – A group working to preserve North Dakota’s official horse is struggling to survive.
 
     The Nokota Horse Conservancy has about $150,000 in annual expenses. The  Linton-based group has only $20,000 in the bank and is struggling to pay land rent, fuel and hay production costs for its 100 horses.
 
     Director Shelly Hauge says the group “is above water, but we’re flailing.” The conservancy has turned to the crowdfunding website www.indiegogo.com to try to raise money.
 
     The conservancy has talked about dissolving, but herd manager Frank Kuntz says he hasn’t given up on his dream of creating a sanctuary for Nokota horses.
 
     The horses come from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Some believe they are descendants of ponies owned by Plains Indians, while others dispute that.

 

In sports….

The Jamestown High School Activities Department is pleased to announce that the Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams both have been named as NDHSAA Team Scholar Award Recipients for the 2014-2015 School Year. In order to qualify for this award the team must meet or exceed a team Grade Point Average of 3.2. Congratulations Blue Jays!!!

 

 GRAND FOKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team has taken over the top spot in both national polls.
 
     UND was ranked second last week in both the USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls. Coach Dave Hakstol’s team received 29 of 50 first–place votes in the USCHO poll and 28 of 30 first-place votes in the USA Today/USA Hockey poll.
 
     It’s the first time UND has been atop either poll since April 2011, when it advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minnesota.
 
     UND faces unraked Lake Superior State in two games this weekend at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is proposing a three-year, $263 million spending package to boost law enforcement training and police department reform. It would include $75 million for to help pay for 50,000 small cameras that police can wear on their lapels. Obama isn’t seeking to pull back federal programs that provide military-style equipment to police departments. The president is discussing the conclusions of a three-month review Monday in a series of meetings with his Cabinet, civil rights leaders, law enforcement officials and others.
 
     MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Four people have been killed in three separate shootings in north-central West Virginia, and state police say they’re looking for one suspect in all the shootings. Two of the shootings happened in the Westover area and the other was in the Cheat Lake area. Police say they’re searching for Jody Lee Hunt of Westover. They’re also are searching for a 2011 Ford F-150 extended cab truck.
 
     COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio coroner says a special examination will look for signs of traumatic brain injury in an Ohio State athlete found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Franklin County Coroner Anahi (AN’-ih-hee) Ortiz says the examination by an Ohio State neuropathologist is being done because Kosta Karageorge (KOH’-stah KAHR’-ah-jorj) had a reported history of multiple concussions. She says an autopsy determined the 22-year-old died of a gunshot wound, but she hasn’t yet definitively ruled it a suicide.
 
     BOSTON (AP) – A man who police say fell naked through the ceiling of a women’s bathroom at Boston’s airport and then assaulted an elderly man has agreed to get a mental health evaluation. Cameron Shenk is charged with attempted murder, assault and lewd and lascivious conduct in the Nov. 22 incident at Logan International Airport. A hearing scheduled for Monday was canceled after Shenk agreed to undergo a mental health evaluation.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal accident investigators say a manufacturing defect in an airliner battery is likely to blame for a short circuit that caused a fire in a parked Boeing 787 last year. The National Transportation Safety Board says an inspection of the plant in Japan where the lithium-ion battery was made found that flaws and debris in batteries were going undetected. The board blames Boeing for not designing the battery properly the Federal Aviation Administration for not identifying the design problem.