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.REST OF TODAY…Rain showers and thunderstorms likely.Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent, in the Jamestown area, 50 percent chance in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly<\/p>\n
cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms<\/p>\n
after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent chance in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after<\/p>\n
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n
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Severe thunderstorms are possible, with the main hazards being<\/p>\n
large hail to the size of golf balls and damaging winds up to 70<\/p>\n
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There is a chance for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon through<\/p>\n
Friday evening. Some storms could be strong to severe.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a one vehicle rollover Tuesday about 4:25 a.m., on I-94\u00a0 five miles east of Jamestown killed a 17 year old male and injured a a 54 year old man.<\/p>\n
The report says 54 year old Wilmer Duane Nadeau of Fargo was operating a pickup\u00a0 was eastbound on I-94 when the vehicle entered the median and rolled. The 17-year-old passenger from Belcourt was ejected and died on scene. Nadeau was injured and transported to Jamestown for medical treatment. After Nadeau was released, he was arrested for driving under the influence.<\/p>\n
The Dodge pickup was a stolen vehicle from a rural residence in the Spiritwood area.<\/p>\n
The Stutsman Co. Sheriff’s Office is assisting the NDHP with crash investigation and is the lead agency regarding the stolen vehicle.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Police report a \u00a0vehicle crashed into a house Tuesday just after noon in northeast Jamestown.<\/p>\n
A van driven by an unidentified woman left the street and struck the house near 4th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast.<\/p>\n
Assistant Police Chief Major John Johnson, says, the driver did not request medical assistance, after Jamestown Area Ambulance Service was sent to the scene.<\/p>\n
There were no other injuries.<\/p>\n
No damage estimate to the van or house was available.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Police is warning residents of a convicted sex offender living in Jamestown.<\/p>\n
Michael Allen Jans resides at 102 4th Avenue, SW, Jamestown, ND<\/p>\n
He is a 28 year old white male five feet six inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with hazel eyes, and brown hair.<\/p>\n
He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee on the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.<\/p>\n
Offense:\u00a0 Gross Sexual Imposition when he was 20 years old involving three 14 year old girls, in 2009.<\/p>\n
Conviction Date:\u00a0 May 2010, Burleigh County, ND District Court.<\/p>\n
Dispostion: 20 years, 10 years suspended, 109 days credit, five years supervised probation.<\/p>\n
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Offense:\u00a0 Sexual Assault when he was 18 years old concerning intercourse with a 15 year old girl, on approximately\u00a0 four occasions.<\/p>\n
Conviction Date:\u00a0 March 2008, Burleigh County, ND, District Court.<\/p>\n
Disposition:\u00a0 One year, 335 days, suspended.\u00a0 30 days credit, two years supervised probation.<\/p>\n
Jans is currently on probation with North Dakota Parole and probation.<\/p>\n
He is on GPS monitoring.<\/p>\n
Jans is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.<\/p>\n
Printed handouts of the demographics of Michael Allen Jans are available at the Jamestown Police Department.<\/p>\n
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov<\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Wednesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n
Commissioners Magnuson, and Powell were not present.<\/p>\n
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved an electrician license for Bentson Electric<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS \u00a0<\/strong>No One Spoke<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ORDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n City Commissioners approved second and final reading of an Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting an Ordinance, Title 9, Zoning for the City of Valley City.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission approved the first reading of an Ordinance to establish a fee required by North Dakota Century Code to benefit local victims of crime.<\/p>\n City Attorney Lilie Schoenack said the Ordinance is in line with Marcy\u2019s Law.<\/p>\n A judge may waive the fee if the individual convicted is indigent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Commissioners approved the Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of 247 3rd St SW for 110% of the appraised value, in the amount of $75,570. \u00a0City \u00a0Administrator Schelkoph said the action has been implemented in the past with a 75 percent cost share by the State Water Commission, if approved, under Phase four of the buyout program.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill, located at 1241 14th St SW.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT <\/strong><\/p>\n David Schelkoph said a date in September will be set for a public hearing for the Comprehensive and Transportation Plan, at the Valley City Eagles Club.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said the City is in discussions with FEMA and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services concerning a lot and flood control issues. \u00a0He said KLJ will be forthcoming with more information, and the City may ask the North Dakota congressional delegation for assistance.\u00a0 The City Commission will be addressing the issue in the future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He urges residents to stay in compliance with Ordinances.\u00a0 Letters have been sent to property owners in violation, and the matter is time sensitive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He added that the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) \u00a0has held meetings regarding issues with members such as Valley City.<\/p>\n He said topics including economic development matters, and creating a growth environment.<\/p>\n Other topics are geared to consumers.<\/p>\n He said with mass production of LED lights the costs have decreased, and so the rebates offered by Bright Energy Solutions will be changed.<\/p>\n With cyber security, Schelkoph said MRES will offer training to local officials, and to improve customer service.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n City Auditor Richter said an upcoming bond sales will be on an upcoming Commission agenda, including a Special Assessment District, and a Bank of North Dakota loan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fire Chief Retterath reminded resident to still file complaints concerning detonation of fireworks and possible Ordincance violations.\u00a0 He said the city has received grant dollars to be used to purchase airpacks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n KLJ gave a report on city street projects.<\/p>\n Due to installing a new traffic signal, in Valley City the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue Southwest\u00a0 will become\u00a0 a 3-way stop controlled by signs, for about a month, starting Wednesday July 19, 2017.<\/p>\n Work on the new traffic signal is estimated to take that long before returning to a traffic signal controlled intersection.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud thanked city employees for their work.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Update\u2026<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Three people from Valley City were seriously injured in a rollover \u00a0crash involving a pickup truck, Sunday evening about 10:30-p.m., five miles south of Valley City on County road 21.<\/p>\n Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin says two occupants were ejected and another was trapped inside.<\/p>\n He says fire and rescue crews extricated one of the occupants.<\/p>\n The driver of the pickup a 17 year old male from Valley City and his passenger a 17 year-old female from Valley Citywere air lifted to a Fargo hospital. Their condition has not been released.<\/p>\n McClaflin says the second passenger was 18 year-old Brighton Smith of Valley City, who was\u00a0 transported to CHI Mercy Hospital for treatment of his injuries.\u00a0 The cause of the crash remains under investigation<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0The Citizens Advisory Committee discussing Jamestown Public Schools (JPS) decided on its official list of priorities to enhance the future of JPS. The list was compiled after several meetings among committee members and the Jamestown community at-large, including a town hall meeting in May. The committee\u2019s priorities are:<\/p>\n How to best accomplish these priorities will be part of the committee\u2019s ongoing discussion, in which the Jamestown community is encouraged to participate. Later this summer or early fall, the committee expects to make a recommendation to the Jamestown School Board for its consideration.<\/p>\n JPS Superintendent Rob Lech says, \u201cAs a committee, we have thoroughly reviewed the facility needs across Jamestown Public Schools, including several conversations with school staff and community members, and believe this list of priorities is the best, most effective way to ensure education in Jamestown remains top-notch long into the future.\u00a0 While we continue to work on finer details among these priorities, we look forward to presenting our plan to the School Board later this year.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information on the Citizens Advisory Committee or to participate in its ongoing efforts, visit its Facebook page, Building Our Future Community Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Due to installing a new traffic signal, in Valley City the intersection of Main Street and 8th Avenue Southwest\u00a0 will become\u00a0 a 3-way stop controlled by signs, for about a month, starting Wednesday July 19, 2017.<\/p>\n Work on the new traffic signal is estimated to take that long before returning to a traffic signal controlled intersection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Department of Health\u00a0 has confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus\u00a0 disease for the season.<\/p>\n\n