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Senate sustains Burgum veto, limiting staff bonuses

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Senate sustains Gov. Doug Burgum’s veto of a bill that limits a governor’s ability to set salary bonuses for staff. The Senate voted 33-13 Thursday to sustain Burgum’s veto. Thirty-two senators would have to vote to reverse the governor. The House voted 84-7 to […]

Jamestown

Fed. economic development $$, So. Cent. Dak. Council

Update from Sen. Heitkamp’s Office. Washington (CSi) – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Wednesday announced two federal grants totaling $140,000 in federal funding to the Tri-County Regional Development Council in Williston and the South Central Dakota Regional Council in Jamestown […]

Jamestown

Interstate Engineering Acquires Ackerman

Wahpeton (CSi) – Interstate Engineering, a recognized leader in engineering, surveying and planning, announced it has acquired Ackerman Land Surveying. The acquisition bolsters the firm’s ability to better serve clients in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. “This deal brings together two great companies in the Wahpeton area and will […]

Jamestown

Convicted sex offender living in Jmst

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police is warning residents of a convicted sex offender living in Jamestown. Damion Orton is a 22 year old white male, five feet nine inches tall weighing 173 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. He is now residing at 1610 Business Loop East #1 (Starlight Motel). […]

Jamestown

Friends of Library organize membership drive

Jamestown  (CSi)  Friends of the James River Valley Library System is establishing a Spring 2017 Membership Drive. The goals include: Increasing awareness of the importance of the library to the community. Advocate for the renovation and expansion of the library. Raise funds for the renovation and expansion of the library. […]

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Ford recalls 441,000 North American vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles in North America to fix problems that can cause engine fires and doors to open unexpectedly. The first recall covers over 230,000 Escape SUVs, Fiesta ST subcompacts, Fusion midsize cars and Transit Connect vans with 1.6-Liter turbocharged engines from 2013 […]

Valley City

Authorities looking for wanted VC man

Valley City  (CSi)   The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Valley City man. Steven Lee Hovland is wanted for failure of 24/7 program stemming from four counts on a Class C Felony Burglary and four counts of Class C Felony Theft of […]

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ND Senate rejects concealed firearms in schools

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has rejected a proposal that would allow trained staff members to carry concealed firearms in schools. The Senate voted 27-18 to kill the legislation on Tuesday. It would allow up to 10 schools to participate in the guns-in-schools “pilot program.” The House […]

State

Iron Eyes pleads not guilty, inciting a riot

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota has pleaded not guilty. Chase Iron Eyes entered his plea Tuesday. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted on the felony charge. […]

Jamestown

No school Good Friday April 14

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Public Schools in Jamestown announces that a snow day that was used on December 6, 2016 will be made up on Monday April 17, 2017. That means that the Easter Break will be cut short by one day with school in session the regular hours on the […]