Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 20

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTH WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE VALLEY CITYAREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY…SNOW LIKELY. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 30S. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 60 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA A 30 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
LOWS IN THE MID 20S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW
IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW
AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
20 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY…RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN
RAIN LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW
IN THE EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT
CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. LOWS 15 TO 20.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS
IN THE MID 40S.

 

…SEVERAL SHOTS OF SNOW OVER THE NEXT FIVE DAYS FOR WESTERN AND
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…

FOR FRIDAY…SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING ALONG THE CANADIAN BORDER
WITH MOST PLACES GETTING AN INCH OR LESS. HOWEVER…IN THE BOTTINEAU
..ROLLA…RUGBY AREAS…BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES WILL FALL.

THEN FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY…LIGHT SNOW ACROSS THE NORTH ON
SATURDAY WILL INCREASE AND SPREAD OVER THE AREA SATURDAY
NIGHT…INTO SUNDAY. IT WILL BE MIXED WITH RAIN SOUTH AND WEST OF
THE MISSOURI RIVER SO AMOUNTS OF SNOW THERE WILL BE VERY LITTLE.
TO THE NORTH AND EAST OF THE MISSOURI…BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES
COULD ACCUMULATE…NEGATIVELY IMPACTING TRAVEL…AND CALVING
OPERATIONS.

FINALLY…MONDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY…A STRONGER STORM COULD
IMPACT NORTH DAKOTA. IT LOOKS LIKE THE STORM WILL PULL IN ENOUGH
WARM AIR THAT THE RESULTING SNOW WILL BE VERY WET…AND THERE
COULD EVEN BE RAIN DURING THE DAYTIME. TRAVEL AND CALVING COULD
BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED ONCE AGAIN.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Advisory Board, met Friday at the CSi Technology Center at Historic Franklin School.

The Board reviewed grant requests from Jamestown Drag Racing, and James River Rodeo.

The board unanimously approved the James River Rodeo grant request in the amount of $3,500 to promote the annual event, at the Stutsman County Fairground. Spokesman Marlyn Bertch said grant fund will be used in the areas of programs, advertising and the sound system, during the Stutsman County Fair, July 4,5, 2015.

Other major funding sources were listed as ad sales for $18,000 and gate sales of $6,000 to $7,000, with the total cost of the program at $60,000. He noted that rodeo attendees spend at least one night at Jamestown motels, and eat at local restaurants. Last year there were 760 contestants competing.

The board also unanimously approved the request from Jamestown Drag Racing Association, in conjunction with this year’s drag races at Jamestown Regional Airport to be held July 18,19, 2015.

The request is for $6,000 for advertising expenses and $1,500 for a computer upgrade for the timing system.

Other sources for funding include: local business sponsors for poster ads, in the amount of $13,093, gate admission fees are estimated at $8,607, and racer entry fees at $11,345 with the total program cost of $39,000.

JDRA Race Director, Glen Christianson said th Drag Racing Association is applying for a non-profit status to raise funds, to establish their own drag strip outside city limits.   A committee evaluating locations has contacted the Buffalo City Gun Club, the Off-Roaders Club, Moto-Cross, City Pistol Range, and the Rodeo Club, asking for their opinion. All clubs have come on board with JDRA with pursuing a location in that area, indicating that a drag strip there would benefit everyone in that location.

At the outset of the meeting, it was noted that Jamestown Tourism’s, Office Manager/Digital Marketing Strategist, Cassie Theuer has resigned, after five years in the position, accepting a position with Lord of Life Church in Bismarck, with the children and music ministries.

She noted that the past two years in tourism has been “exciting.”

Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund pointed out that Cassie’s job description consists of a 37 page manual, adding that it is no small task to handle her responsibilities.

He added that Cassie brought creativity to the position, and brought systems together, including the digital component.

Board member Beth Dewald said that Cassie handled the transition well when former Tourism Director, Nina Sneider retired, and Swedlund became Tourism Director.

Board Chairperson, Mitzi Hager said Cassie was knowledgable in her position.

All board members in attendance said that she will be missed.

The board presented Cassie with a clock, with the inscription, “In Recognition of Five Years of Service.”

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance and Legal Committee will review for recommendation, the date and time for a Special Election asking voters if they want to approve a one percent City Sales Tax to support the proposed construction and operation of the Two Rivers Athletic center for June 2, 2015.

To set the polling place at the Jamestown Civic Center with polling hours to be from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

To set the polling place for early voting and absentee voting at the Stutsman County Courthouse.

To set April 17, 2015, as the date that absentee voting begins

To set May 18, 2015, to June 1st, 2015, as early voting dates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

To set June 8, 2015, at 11:00 AM, for the City Council to meet in Special Session as the Canvassing

Board to certify the results of the June 2, 2015, Special Election.

The election will be conducted by Stutsman County officials.

To pass, a simple majority of yes votes would be needed.

If approved by city voters, the one percent city sales tax would be in place until the debt associated with the Two Rivers Activity Center is retired or until June 30, 2035, whichever comes first.

For more information on the Two Rivers Activity Center, visit

www.tracjamestown.org.

Valley City (CSi) Barnes County Sheriff, Randy McClaflin informs residents that several people have reported that the IRS phone scam has occurred in Barnes County.

McClaflin says the scam artist is threatening and attempts to gain personal financial information using the threats.

McClaflin said the IRS does not operate this way and this is a scam. displayed on their incoming calls from the scam artist is 1-866-438-0207.

McClaflin adds the best advice to people is to or hang up immediately if someone claims to be from the IRS.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A simple assault charge against North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler has been dropped.

Beasler, who had pleaded not guilty to the charge, was scheduled to stand trial Monday. She was arrested Feb. 15 in Bismarck after police responded to a report of a domestic assault.

Authorities in court documents alleged that she struck fiance Todd Tschosik “with an object, causing injury to his face.” Baesler has maintained that she was concerned about her safety.

City attorney Paul Fraase on Friday did not immediately return a call seeking comment on the dismissed charge.

Baesler was elected North Dakota’s top public education official in November 2012. At the time, she was president of the Mandan School Board and assistant director of the state School Boards Association.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Senate has killed legislation that would allow concealed-carry permit holders to pack guns at schools, if officials allow it.

The Senate voted 28-17 on Friday to defeat the measure. The House passed the bill 67-26 last month.

Education officials opposed the measure. They say teachers should not take on the role of law enforcement.

The proposal would require someone who wants to carry a gun in school to undergo training with local law enforcement. It also would require a psychological evaluation.

A similar measure that would allow teachers and other school officials to carry guns at school failed two years ago in the Legislature.

Supporters say the bill was aimed at rural schools where it may take law enforcement a long time to respond.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed a bill to exempt pork and dairy operations from the state’s eight-decades-old anti-corporate farming law.

Dalrymple signed the bill on Friday, after it was approved by North Dakota’s Legislature.

The so-called “ham-and-cheese” bill has been one of the most contentious non-oil related bills considered by lawmakers this session.

Supporters say it’s intended to revitalize dairy and swine farms after years of decline. Opponents believe the anti-corporate farming law blocks unfair competition from big, out-of-state corporations.

Federal agriculture data show the number of dairy farms in North Dakota has decreased from about 350 in 2002 to 91 now.

Data show swine numbers have also declined from about 280,000 in 1995 to about 139,000 in 2014.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Members of North Dakota’s congressional delegation hope a new federal fracking rule for U.S. government lands will give adequate deference to states.

The Obama administration is requiring companies that drill for oil and gas on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. A final rule released Friday also updates requirements for well construction and disposal of water and other fluids. The rule takes effect in June.

Sen. John Hoeven says he supports a “states-first approach” to regulating fracking. He says states have a good track record.

Rep. Kevin Cramer also says states have been effectively regulating energy production for decades, and that North Dakota has been at the forefront.

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says she hopes the rule enables states to opt out if they’re already effectively regulating.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A 45-year-old Minot woman suspected of killing her 3-month-old daughter has been transferred from a hospital to jail, as prosecutors prepare a formal murder charge against her.

The woman was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop in McLean County during which questions arose about the welfare of her baby. Police went to the apartment where she lived with her husband and found the girl’s body.

The woman was taken to a hospital for unspecified treatment after her arrest. She she was transferred to jail on Thursday. She was scheduled to make her initial court appearance and be formally charged Friday afternoon.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck police are investigating an incident in which a man’s neck was cut with a box-cutter.

Authorities say a 27-year-old man who got into an argument with his girlfriend Thursday was attacked by a relative of the woman. The relative allegedly slashed the man’s neck with the box-cutter. The wound required multiple stitches.

Police say they know the identity of the suspect but aren’t releasing it to the public. The person was not immediately arrested.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Federal court documents accuse a Portland, Oregon, man of orchestrating a powdered fentanyl ring that led to an overdose death in North Dakota.

Authorities say 40-year-old Brandon Hubbard sold the synthetic drug that wound up killing 18-year-old Bailey Henke, of Grand Forks, in January.

Hubbard is facing several charges, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances resulting in death. He has not yet appeared in federal court in North Dakota.

Authorities say Hubbard admitted to his involvement in the “large scale distribution” of fentanyl and bought about $1.5 million worth of the narcotics in November alone.

Investigators say Hubbard told them he knew fentanyl was extremely powerful and could easily cause an overdose or kill someone.

Hubbard’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by an Oklahoma man convicted of hiring a hit man to kill his son-in-law in North Dakota.

Gene Kirkpatrick asked to have his conviction overturned because he believes his trial lawyer, Mack Martin, made a mistake by not allowing him to testify. Kirkpatrick went to the Supreme Court after a state judge denied his motion.

Kirkpatrick is serving life in prison without parole for paying a man to kill Fargo dentist Philip Gattuso in October 2009 because Kirkpatrick thought Gattuso was a poor parent to his granddaughter.

Prosecutors say Martin is an accomplished lawyer who has 35 years of experience as a criminal prosecutor.

Kirkpatrick’s attorney was not immediately available for comment.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A boil order for tap water in communities in Divide and Burke counties will remain in place at least until Tuesday.

Residents of communities including Crosby, Fortuna, Noonan and Columbus were told last weekend to boil tap water or use bottled water after a break in a Western Area Water Supply Authority pipeline underneath a wetland.

A temporary line was put in place, but the boil order remained in effect. The state Health Department says a permanent line should be in place by early Saturday. However, the system still will need to be flushed and the water will need to be tested for safety. Officials hope to take samples Monday and have results in 24 hours.

 

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) – Forecasters say drought conditions are likely for much of the Northern Plains this spring.

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map shows 75 percent of North Dakota and 82 percent of South Dakota as either abnormally dry or in moderate drought conditions already.

All of eastern North Dakota and northeastern South Dakota are in moderate drought. A seasonal drought outlook by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows that the conditions in that region are expected to persist or intensify through June. Drought also is expected to develop in much of the rest of the eastern half of the Dakotas.

South Dakota State University Extension Climate Field Specialist Laura Edwards says the April climate forecast is one factor considered in the seasonal drought outlook, and the forecast suggests lower-than-average precipitation.

 

In sports…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – One of the four people with North Dakota ties who competed in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska finished in the Top 15.

Kelly Maixner finished the race Thursday in 13th place. His previous best finish had been 30th, in 2011.

Two of the others with North Dakota ties dropped out of the race – Jim Lanier and Ellen Halvorson. Mark Selland was still racing early Friday, in 58th place.

Maixner was raised in the Golva area, Lanier in Fargo, Selland in Minot and Halvorson in the Thompson area. All four now live in Alaska.

Dallas Seavey of Willow, Alaska, won this year’s thousand-mile race on Wednesday.

LAS VEGAS (AP)  Former Jamestown resident, and UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will return to the octagon against Brazil’s Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 1.

UFC President Dana White announced the matchup Friday.

Rousey (11-0) finished her fifth title defense in 14 seconds last month, defeating Cat Zingano with an armbar at UFC 184 in Los Angeles.

The fastest submission victory in UFC history was the latest in a string of impressive stoppages for Rousey. She is the only 135-pound women’s champion in the promotion’s history and one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts.

Correia (9-0) will have a vociferous home crowd behind her at Rio’s HSBC Arena. Although she has victories over two of Rousey’s training partners, Correia will be a heavy underdog in the bout.

 

In world and national news…

ADEN, Yemen (AP) – Survivors are describing suicide bombing attacks on a pair of mosques in Yemen Friday as resembling an earthquake. One man says he “felt the ground split and swallow everyone.” Another says he found himself in “a lake of blood.” The attacks left at least 137 people dead and more than 300 others injured. Those figures come from a rebel-controlled TV channel.

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) – Two senior officials in Liberia say a patient in the country’s capital has tested positive for Ebola, more than two weeks after the last case was discharged. Liberia has seen the most deaths in the world’s largest-ever Ebola outbreak, but since it has not had a case for more than two weeks, it was counting down to being declared Ebola-free.

PORT GIBSON, Miss. (AP) – A sheriff has released some details about the hanging death of a black man in southwest Mississippi. Claiborne County Sheriff Marvin Lucas says the body was found hanging by a bed sheet from a tree limb about 12 feet high. The death is being investigated by the FBI and federal civil rights prosecutors as well as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The man’s identity has not been confirmed, pending an autopsy into whether the death was homicide or suicide.

WASHINGTON (AP) – A former uniformed division officer is being appointed as the No. 2 Secret Service official. The agency says Craig Magaw is taking over as deputy director, effective immediately. Several top leaders at the Secret Service have been pushed out have or resigned in the last six months in the wake of disclosure of serious security breaches.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) – Court papers show that the children of the comedian who was killed in the crash that injured Tracy Morgan won a $10 million settlement from Wal-Mart. The amount was disclosed in documents filed in New York’s Westchester County, where comedian James McNair lived until the June 7 accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. McNair died when a Wal-Mart truck hit a van carrying him, Morgan and others. Morgan’s lawyer says the “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” star suffered a traumatic brain injury.