Wayne Byers Show – Evening – May 8

CSi Weather… Update…

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

TWO TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM AMIDON AND DICKINSON TO
BISMARCK…LINTON…HARVEY…JAMESTOWN AND STEELE. A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THESE AREAS.

IN ADDITION TO HEAVY SNOW…STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS AS HIGH AS
35 MPH WILL DEVELOP SUNDAY  MORNING. TRAVEL WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS.

 

Forecast…

Jamestown Area…..

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY…
SUNDAY…RAIN…WINDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHEAST WINDS
20 TO 30 MPH.
.TONIGHT…RAIN IN THE EVENING…THEN SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH
RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION AROUND 2 INCHES.
LOWS IN THE MID 30S. NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.
.MONDAY…RAIN SHOWERS POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING…THEN RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY.
HIGHS AROUND 40. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 70 PERCENT.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS POSSIBLY MIXED
WITH SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. NOT AS COOL. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS
IN THE LOWER 40S. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 60 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE
OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
60S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 70.
A STRONG SPRING STORM WILL APPROACH THE NORTHERN PLAINS OVER THE WEEKEND WITH THE GREATEST IMPACTS POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY. THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TRAVEL WILL BE OVER SOUTHWEST  AND SOUTH CENTRAL  NORTH DAKOTA BEGINNING SUNDAY MORNING.

6 INCHES PLUS OF SNOW POSSIBLE  ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA.

IN ADDITION…STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH ALONG WITH RAIN AND SNOW WILL ALSO POSE A THREAT TO YOUNG LIVESTOCK…MAINLY ALONG AND SOUTH OF I-94. UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORM AND SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. MONITOR THE LATEST FORECAST HERE ON CSI CABLE 2 AND ON LINE AT CSINEWS.NOW.COM

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota agricultural officials are encouraging ranchers to protect their newborn and young livestock in advance of this weekend’s predicted storm.

The National Weather Service says there’s a possibility for up to half a foot of heavy, wet snow in the western part of the state, along with gusty winds and falling temperatures.

State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the weather may leave calves and lambs vulnerable to hypothermia. He says producers should consider moving young livestock inside buildings or protected areas.

 

Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals have been arrested in connection with burglaries.

The report says the Sheriff’s Office has investigated the burglaries at a farm, from a vehicle, firearms, stolen farm equipment, at a rural Dazey farm.

Barnes County Sheriff’s recovered the stolen vehicle, Two stolen firearms and some of the stolen farm equipment.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that Nicholas Cascone and Autumn Rasmusson were charged with Theft of Property, Criminal Conspiracy and Burglary, and Felon in Possession of Firearm.

Both individuals were apprehended in Grand Forks County with charges pending.

 

Jamestown (CSi) A Jamestown man who lost part of his leg due to extensive injuries in a motorcycle accident, is receiving support from members of the community.

On the afternoon of April 28, 2015, 40 year-old Shawn Durfee was struck by a car while driving his motorcycle on First Avenue North in Jamestown receiving extensive injuries to his left leg and wrist.

After treatment in Jamestown, he was airlifted to a Fargo hospital where he has undergone several surgeries and many more will be required.

To help offset financial costs of the surgeries fundraisers have been planned in Jamestown.

A benefit pool tournament and live auction has been set at the Corner Bar in Jamestown.

A vendor and bake sale will be held on May 23rd at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown and Younique will be selling products and all commissions will be donated.

The Individuals Motorcycle Club and Jamestown Crusaders Motorcycle Club will host a benefit bike ride on June 6th.

Registration will be at 10:30 AM and kickstands go up at 12-noon.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Huntington’s Disease Society of America will benefit from proceeds raised during the May 8, 2015, “That 70’s Night,” festivities.

The free event is presented by the James Valley Street Machines, from 6-p.m., to midnight at 517 First Street East in Jamestown. (The street in that block will be barricaded with a street dance atmosphere.)

The organizer Steve “Skovy,” Jaskoviak on Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 said, in cooperation with Don Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, GMC in Jamestown the dollars raised will go toward Huntington’s disease research and education.

Jaskoviak, who is the dealership’s Business Manager pointed out that the disease, which has no cure, yet, took the life of Dan Wilhelm who passed away in 2012 at the age of 55.

Huntington’s disease, an inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control.

Wilhelm’s will donate burgers which can be purchased for a donation.

Skovy said the evening will have a 70’s theme, and, those in attendance wearing 70’s garb will receive a free prize, while supplies last.

The location, is a warehouse, “Skovy’s Toybox.”

Owners of classic vehicles are invited to bring them along, while listening to music from the 70’s with a live DJ, and music provided by R&C School of Rock.

Refreshments will be provided by Fred’s Den.

For more information call Skovy at 701-202-7067.

 

Valley City (CSi) Valley City Crews will pick up curbside items at no charge to residents as part of a City-Wide clean up week May 11 through May 15, 2015 in Valley City.
The annual clean up is to help residents get rid of unwanted items.

It should be noted that tree branches, household items, and small landscaping debris will be picked up. Certain items won’t be picked up including medical waste, electronics and appliances.
The city will pick up household garbage, couches, chairs, furniture, shrubs, branches and wood. Do not bag or box branches, just place the items on your boulevard during your regular garbage pickup day.
Paints and liquids can be disposed of in a dry form. Cat litter or sawdust can be used to absorb the liquid. Empty can be left out with garbage.
The following items will not be picked up:
Leaves and grass need to be taken to the collection site or to the landfill at no charge.
Tires must be taken to the transfer station.
Batteries must be taken to Truck & Auto Salvage or Valley Recycling Center.
Scrap metal may be taken to Valley Recycling Center.
Help crews by putting the garbage into boxes, bags or cans not to exceed 32 gallons or 50 lbs.
Residents can take their unwanted appliances to Truck & Auto Salvage or Valley Recycling Center. There may be a fee for refrigeration or freezing units with freon.
Free disposal of grass, leaves, branches, trees and used motor oil and metal can be disposed of at the Transfer Station all year long.

 

Valley City (CSi) Officials in Valley City report that because of rain this week, the College Street from 2nd Avenue Southeast to 3rd Avenue Southeast (between the Rhodes Science Center and the bridge to the east) will be closed starting May 18, 2015. The contractor will be focusing on Viking Drive to be open for graduation.

Updated maps for all road closures will be posted on line atwww.valleycity.us

Anyone with questions regarding the project should call KLJ engineering office in Valley City at 845-4980.

 

Jamestown (CSi) A Friday morning celebration was held at Jamestown Middle School, as the Jamestown Kiwanis Club presented Jamestown Schools Buddy Benches.

The Buddy Benches are supported locally by the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 4, the Jamestown Kiwanis Club, coordinator by the local FOP Liason, Nellie Degen. Nellie says, when a student sits on the Buddy Bench, it’s a signal for other students to approach them, asking them to join play . A Buddy Bench eliminates loneliness and fosters friendship.

She adds that here are Buddy Benches all over the United States; however this is the first time any community will receive eight Buddy Benches as a donation. The eight schools receiving a Buddy Bench are Gussner, Lincoln, Louis L’Amour , Roosevelt, Washington , Victory Lutheran, Hill Crest, and St. John’s Academy.

Those on hand at elebration and ceremony were: The Jamestown Kiwanis Club, President, Jan Barnes, Jamestown students, School principles, board members, and government officials along with the North Dakota Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4 (who helped put them together and will be delivering the benches).

Guests included, District 12 State Senator, John Grabinger and District 12 State Representative Jessica Haak, who joined Jamestown City Council Members, Charlie Kourajian, Ramone Gumke, and Steve Brubakken.

Lincoln School Principal, Sherry Schmidt was joined by Lincoln students, Liv Frolich and Leeah Bender.

Also on hand for the celebration were: Miss North Dakota Pre-Teen, Annika Tweten and Miss North Dakota Little, Gabby Tweten.

Before the closing ceremony with Jan Barnes, a Ribbon cutting and release of balloons was held.

(Photos posted on line at CsiNewsNow.com)

The Jamestown Kiwanis Club”s, Janna Bergstedt says, the Kiwanis Club’s theme is “Focus on Kids,” and is one of a number of ways the Kiwanis Club supports young people. Those wanting to support the Jamestown Kiwanis Club may send donations to post office box 1462 in Jamestown.

Jamestown Police Detective, Tom Nagel, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge four, points out that FOP Lodge four is involved in several youth activities, in addition to the Buddy Bench, which includes the Cops & Kids Christmas shopping event, along with the Bike Rodeo, and after prom and after graduation activities.

To support the Fraternal Order of Police send donations to post office box 1851 in Jamestown.

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society has announced that calendars are now on sale at the shelter, for a donation of $20.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 President, Matt Opsahl said the cookbook fundraiser is coming soon.

Coming up on June 6, 2015, the fundraiser Pancake Feed is set at Applebee’s in Jamestown with tickets at $6 available at the shelter, or at the door.

He pointed out that an Open House is set at the James River Humane Society, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit on July 18, 2015 from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m. the open house will also have air games, and face painting.

He added that volunteers are needed to socialize and exercise the dogs and assist in feeding, giving medications to them, in addtion to cleanup .

Also donations of dog treats, toys, leashes, rawhides, cat toys treats and collars, along with cleaning supplies are always welcome.

Currently there are 28 cats and 14 dogs available for adoption.

For more information contact the James River Humane Society at 252-0747.

The shelter is open everyday from 9-a.m., to noon or appointments to visit can be made.

The James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Police have identified a 36-year-old Fargo woman whose body was pulled from the Red River.

The body of Toni Grangruth was found by anglers near a downtown bridge on Thursday.

An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – BNSF Railway is preparing to reopen its mainline track near the central North Dakota town of Heimdal where an oil train derailed and caught fire.

BNSF says it plans to reopen the line at 1 p.m., after removing tank cars, cleaning up the mess and repairing damaged track.

The state Health Department says the railroad is making progress on cleaning up the oil that didn’t burn in the Wednesday wreck but instead leaked into the ground and into a nearby slough.

The six tank cars that derailed were carrying about 180,000 gallons of Bakken crude. State Environmental Health Chief Dave Glatt says a maximum of 60,000 gallons is estimated to have made it into soil or the slough. He says there are no concerns about contamination to drinking water.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says federal investigators looking into the cause of an explosive oil train derailment near Heimdal will be on scene for about a week.

Hoeven says 11 officials with the Federal Railroad Administration will be at the site until Sunday or Monday. A crew of four people with the National Transportation Safety Board will be there for about seven days.

The BNSF Railway train hauling Bakken crude derailed Wednesday morning. No one was hurt but residents of Heimdal evacuated for about a day.

Investigators on Thursday recovered wheel fragments from the scene. The NTSB says they’ll be sent to a government laboratory for analysis. A defective tank car wheel is suspected to have played a role in another oil train accident in Illinois in March.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Milwaukee woman is charged with felony human trafficking on the North Dakota oil patch.

Authorities say Shakira McClinton was arrested in Minot earlier this week after another woman accused McClinton of assaulting her. The woman who made the complaint said she and McClinton were working as prostitutes.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled June 11. McClinton faces 20 years in prison.

Minot Police Capt. John Klugesays there’s a high demand for prostitutes in the oil patch and police could hold stings every day and still make arrests.

Court documents do not list an attorney for McClinton.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Portland, Oregon, man accused of supplying a powerful synthetic drug that led to several overdoses in the Grand Forks area allegedly told investigators that he is one of the largest powdered fentanyl dealers in the United States.

Brandon Hubbard has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. He appeared at a detention hearing Friday in Fargo.

U.S. Attorney Chris Myers said the seriousness of the charges and Hubbard’s own admission about the scope of his operation shows he should be held in custody until trial.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal ordered that Hubbard remain in jail. She said she would consider a request by defense attorney Charles Sheeley that Hubbard be treated for a chronic arm injury.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler says the state is considering all options including legal action to address Common Core testing problems.

North Dakota is one of three states that contract with New Hampshire-based Measured Progress to administer the tests. But the company’s testing has been plagued by technical glitches.

North Dakota’s three-year contract started this year and cost $4.6 million. Baesler says the state has paid only about $700,000 of the contract so far.

North Dakota adopted Common Core standards in 2011 and began to fully implement them during the current school year.

Baesler says a task force of parents, educators, lawmakers and business representatives is being created to evaluate other testing options.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota man who says he was injured while watching a paintball game at a National Guard recruiting event is suing the federal government over his claim for damages.

Joshua Seminario, of Mayville, was struck in the right eye by a paintball projectile fired by one of the participants in the January 2013 event at Mayville State University. Seminario says he sustained “serious and permanent” injuries during the so-called “Attack Ball” event.

The lawsuit says the government failed to give spectators proper warnings and protective eye gear, or warn spectators about the risk of injury.

The original claim for $1 million in damages was denied in December 2014.

A government attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.

 

MEDORA, N.D. (AP) – The National Park Service says it plans to conduct prescribed fires in Theodore Roosevelt National Park this month, pending weather conditions.

The agency said in a news release that burns could begin Friday. The planned fires include one near the Painted Canyon Overlook as well as an area between the Longhorn Flats pullout and the Little Missouri River.

According to the agency, the prescribed burns will provide natural firebreaks, helping to contain fires to desired areas.

Acting Superintendent Wendy Ross said in the release that prescribed fires are also an important tool in vegetation and habitat management.

Burns were canceled in years past due to extreme dry conditions.

 

In world and national news….

WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General Loretta Lynch calls it “one of the most challenging issues of our time.” She’s talking about the worsening relations between some city police departments and the communities they serve. Lynch Friday announced that the Justice Department will carry out a wide-ranging investigation into the practices of Baltimore police officers. She says the death of Freddie Gray and the rioting that followed exposed a “serious erosion of public trust.”

NEW YORK (AP) – The stock market has been getting a boost Friday from the April jobs report, which showed that employers were still hiring workers at a steady pace. They added 233,000 jobs last month, as the unemployment rate fell from 5.5 percent to 5.4. Investment strategist Paul Christopher with Wells Fargo Advisers says he’s become more convinced that the weak March jobs report was an aberration.

ATLANTA (AP) – A truck driver says the small plane that crashed on an Atlanta interstate highway Friday morning had grazed the hood of his tractor-trailer before hitting the median wall. Gerald Smith says he tried to walk over to the wreckage, but that it was burning so badly, there was no way to try to help anyone out of the plane. All four people aboard the plane died. The Federal Aviation Administration says the plane apparently developed trouble soon after taking off from DeKalb (deh-KAB’) Peachtree Airport.

DALLAS (AP) – Investigators in north Texas are trying to determine if some heavy rain caused Friday’s derailment of a 17-car freight train. The rain damaged train tracks in the area. Forecasters have warned that conditions are ripe for strong thunderstorms and tornadoes from western Kansas to Texas. In Nebraska, the governor has declared a state of emergency as workers struggled to rescue people from floodwaters in the southeastern corner of the state. The area received nearly a foot of rain.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – A man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing two Amish girls in northern New York has pleaded guilty to 21 federal charges for, among other things, making child porn with them and with four other young children. The Amish girls, ages 7 and 12, were abducted in August from their family’s roadside farm stand. They were released the next day.