{"id":35156,"date":"2013-12-24T07:19:39","date_gmt":"2013-12-24T13:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=35156"},"modified":"2013-12-24T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2013-12-24T19:10:51","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-dec-24-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=35156","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec 24"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Sunrise<\/a>

Sunrise Over James – Matt Sheppard<\/p><\/div>\n

CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TODAY…PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE MORNING.
\nSNOW. NOT AS COLD. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF\u00a03 INCHES. HIGHS
\n15 TO 20. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 10 TO
\n15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND 25 BELOW IN
\nTHE MORNING.\u00a0 CHANCE OF SNOW 80 PERCENT. VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.\u00a0 THE SNOW WILL TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. PATCHY
\nBLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. NOT AS COLD. LOWS 10 TO
\n15. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
\n.CHRISTMAS DAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
\nMORNING. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THE DAY. HIGHS
\nAROUND 20. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW.
\nWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
\nMORNING IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS
\nAROUND 20. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15 TO
\n20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING
\nSNOW IN THE EVENING. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
\n.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 30.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20.
\n.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. AREAS
\nOF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING
\nSNOW IN THE EVENING. LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW.
\n.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
\nLOWS AROUND 10 BELOW.
\n.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.<\/p>\n

THE SNOW AND PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW\u00a0IS CREATING \u00a0SLICK
\n\u00a0ROADS WITH REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES. THOSE WITH CHRISTMAS TRAVEL
\n\u00a0PLANS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POTENTIAL SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS TODAY
\n\u00a0AND TONIGHT.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Salvation Army will end this year’s Kettle Campaign at 40-p.m. today.<\/p>\n

Lt. Mitch Brecto says donations continue to be accepted via mail and at the Salvation Army office, on First Avenue North in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

He says over the past few days contributions have picked up, with checks, and a few $100 bills.<\/p>\n

During last weekend’s match, for North Dakota and Minnesota, the Jamestown Salvation Army allocation was $25,000, toward the goal of $147,000.\u00a0 \u00a0So far it looks like the local campaign goal will fall about $10,000 short.<\/p>\n

During the holiday season the Jamestown Salvation Army has been distributing Christmas magazines and calendars to residents in the nursing homes and prisons inthe area.<\/p>\n

The Salvation Army has also distributed food baskets to those families in need and operates the Angel Tree program.<\/p>\n

People choose tags from the Angel Tree and purchase gifts for the children enlisted on the tags.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) A unique fundraiser is set to benefit the Jamestown\/Stutsman County United way.<\/p>\n

On Monday\u2019s (Dec 23, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown United Way Executive Director,Karla Bachmeier said a Victorian “High Tea,” will be held at the North Dakota State Hospital\u2019s Superintendent\u2019s House, December 27 & 28, 2013.<\/p>\n

She said this is a 1917 style home with plenty of charm.<\/p>\n

She can be contacted to make reservations, with seating limited to 70 individuals at each High Tea, calling 701-252-6390.<\/p>\n

She added to gather your friends and attend the High Tea, a relaxing fun experience following the busy holiday’s.<\/p>\n

Attire may consist of dusting off your vintage hat and show it off, or come as you are.<\/p>\n

She added that this event is not just for the ladies, bring your significant other, and little girls just love tea parties. Seating options include private party style, or attendees may sit with others in mixed company.<\/p>\n

Karla\u2019s sister, Victoria Hokanson from Roseberg, Oregon, is in Jamestown assisting with the High Tea.<\/p>\n

She said this High Tea has protein in the meal and will consist of a light three course meal with an abundance of hot tea, musical entertainment and plenty of socializing time.<\/p>\n

She pointed out that the first course will be sandwiches and salads, followed by a serving of scones, and then assort desserts.<\/p>\n

Ms. Hokanson and her husband operate a Bed and Breakfast in Oregon, and host High Teas, three times a year.<\/p>\n

There will be three seating times for the High Tea:<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 27th 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 28th 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 28th 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost of the event is $15.00 per person.<\/p>\n

Proceeds benefit Jamestown United Way.<\/p>\n

Again call Karla Bachmeier 701-252-6390 & leave a message to reserve your spot. (Space is limited.)<\/p>\n

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Bismarck (CSi) USDA Rural Development recently announced two upcoming grant application deadlines.<\/p>\n

1. Value Added Producer Grant: applications are being accepted for grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities intended to give them a competitive business edge.<\/p>\n

In fiscal year 2012, for example, Dakota Pride Cooperative in Jamestown received a $49,000 grant to expand their reach into South Korea by marketing identity-preserved, non-genetically modified soybeans. Learn more.<\/p>\n

2. Rural Business Enterprise Grant: applications are being accepted for grants to finance and facilitate the development of new and existing businesses. Learn more.<\/p>\n

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Valley City (CSi) The North Dakota Winter Show is offering tickets to the Joe Diffie Show, at the 2014 North Dakota Winter Shoe.<\/p>\n

The Joe Diffie Concert is Friday, March 7, 2014, in the Winter Show main arena.<\/p>\n

Local favorite 32 Below will open the concert, followed by \u201cParmalee.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now through January 10, 2014, purchase two concert tickets and receive a \u201cDirt\u2019N Around\u201d concert t-shirt compliments of Miller Motors and Extreme Printing.<\/p>\n

All tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Winter Show ticket office at the Rosebud Visitors Center or charge by phone 1-800-437-0218.<\/p>\n

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(CSi) Electricity was restored to four counties about 7:30-p.m., Monday.<\/p>\n

At 7:30 a.m.. Monday power went out in the counties serviced by KEM Electric Cooperative.<\/p>\n

The counties included, Emmons, McIntosh, Logan and Kidder.<\/p>\n

Montana-Dakota Utilities worked with KEM Electric crews for 12 hours Monday in the freezing, winter temperatures.<\/p>\n

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STANTON, N.D. (AP) – A 62-year-old white supremacist who tried to turn the small southwestern town of Leith into an Aryan enclave will remain in jail without bond.<\/p>\n

Craig Cobb and 29-year-old follower Kynan Dutton appeared for a bond review hearing in Stanton on Monday.<\/p>\n

South Central District Judge Bruce Haskell said he would continue Cobb’s no bond status because of a Canadian warrant and because the charges involve threats against individuals.<\/p>\n

Haskell decided that Dutton could be released if he can come up with $50,000 in cash.<\/p>\n

Both have been held in the Stanton jail without bond since Nov. 16, when they were arrested on seven charges of terrorizing residents of Leith while on an armed patrol of Cobb’s property in town.<\/p>\n

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – City leaders in Fargo have decided to include electronic cigarettes in the city’s tobacco ordinance.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The decision means it will be illegal to give or sell e-cigarettes to minors.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution and create a water vapor that users inhale. Manufacturers say the mist is harmless and regular smokers who switch to e-cigarettes lower their health risk.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Dakota state law prohibits smoking in any public places, which includes e-cigarettes.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A drilling services company says it has set a goal of hiring 300 employees to work in North Dakota by spring.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Nuverra Environmental Solutions Inc. says it is “launching a massive hiring blitz over the holidays” and will continue to search for qualified candidates until all positions are filled.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nuverra, together with its subsidiaries including Power Fuels, has nearly 2,700 employees in 26 states.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0EPPING, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota officials say about 250 barrels of brine have been recovered after a valve leaked in Williams County at an oil and gas well.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continental Resources Inc. reported the release Monday two miles south of Epping.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It says all fluids were contained to the well site.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A state inspector was sent to check on it.<\/p>\n

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In sports\u2026<\/p>\n

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State football fans are making plans to take over the Texas town of Frisco – again.<\/p>\n

The Bison will be aiming for their third straight Football Championship Subdivision title in the Jan. 4 game against Towson at Toyota Stadium. NDSU officials say there have been 6,000 requests for the 4,000 tickets that have been made available.<\/p>\n

The school has scheduled a pep fest Friday at a 10,000-seat baseball stadium.<\/p>\n

Entertainment at this year’s pep fest will be provided by 32 Below, a Fargo-based country rock band. Drummer Luke Nygaard says the band members are huge Bison fans and are happy the booking includes tickets to the game.<\/p>\n

Two years ago, a hotel that sponsored the NDSU pep rally was surprised by the crowd and ran out of beer.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings plan a big weekend for fans as the team closes out its final season at the Metrodome.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The festivities begin Saturday with a “Last Season, Last Call” event from 4-7 p.m. at Mall of America Field at the downtown Minneapolis dome. Season ticket owners get a final chance to take commemorative photos on the field, near the Vikings ship or in the team’s locker room.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The 6,000-person limit for the event has already been reached.
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At Sunday’s final game against Detroit, every fan who enters the stadium will receive a pennant celebrating the final season. Former Vikings Matt Birk and Robert Smith, along with Adrian Peterson and former coach Bud Grant, are expected to address the crowd.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fans will not be allowed to remove any stadium property.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0NATIONAL\u00a0 FOOTBALL\u00a0 LEAGUE<\/p>\n

\u00a0SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The San Francisco 49ers were winners in the final regular-season game at Candlestick Park, beating Atlanta 34-24 to clinch an NFC playoff berth. The Falcons were at the San Francisco 10 and well within range for a game-tying field goal until NaVorro Bowman returned an interception 89 yards for a game-clinching touchdown with 1:10 remaining. The Falcons carried a 10-3 lead into the second half before Colin Kaepernick threw for a touchdown and ran for another to help the Niners prevent Seattle from clinching the NFC West.
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\u00a0PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Wayne Simmonds had two goals and an assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild last night. Mikael Grandlund tallied for the Wild, who fell to 2-7-0 all-time at the Wells Fargo Center. Both teams are off until Friday.
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COLLEGE BOWL…<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Vinatavious Cooper rushed for a career-best 198 yards and had a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs as East Carolina beat Ohio 31-20 in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg. Shane Carden threw for 273 yards and one TD and also scored on a pass reception to help the Pirates finish the season 10-3.<\/p>\n

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College Men’s Basketball…<\/p>\n

Arizona is No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll for the third straight week.<\/p>\n

The Wildcats (12-0) are again a runaway choice, receiving 63 No. 1 votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday.<\/p>\n

Syracuse drew the other No. 1 votes and was No. 2, with the top eight teams holding their spots from last week.<\/p>\n

Ohio State is third followed by Wisconsin, Michigan State, Louisville, Oklahoma State and Villanova. Duke drops to ninth after it was tied for eighth last week with Villanova. Wichita State is No. 10, its first top 10 ranking since spending two weeks at No. 8 in December 2006.<\/p>\n

The rest of the Top 25 teams remained the same despite Nos. 20-23 – Colorado, Gonzaga, Massachusetts and Missouri – all losing a game.<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malzahn received 33 votes from AP Top 25 college football poll voters to beat out Duke’s David Cutcliffe, who received 17 votes after leading Duke to its first 10-win season.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Malzahn was masterful in taking a team that went 3-9 in 2012 without an SEC win, to 12-1 this season which included the conference title.<\/p>\n

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NFL…<\/p>\n

\u00a0GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn’t sure if quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start the team’s winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. McCarthy says the team wants to make a decision on Rodgers’ availability “sooner than later.” Rodgers has missed the Packers’ last seven games since fracturing his left collarbone against the Bears at Lambeau Field on Nov. 4.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Texans in Houston.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Dallas coach Jason Garrett won’t rule out quarterback Tony Romo playing in Sunday’s game at Philadelphia as the Eagles and Cowboys battle for the NFC East title. Romo suffered a back injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 24-23 win over Washington<\/p>\n

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MLB…<\/p>\n

\u00a0MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Mike Pelfrey and catcher Kurt Suzuki. Pelfrey agreed more than a week ago to an $11 million, two-year deal. Suzuki agreed Friday to a $2.75 million, one-year deal. Pelfrey went 5-13 with a 5.19 ERA in 29 starts last season, his first after Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his elbow. The 30-year-old Suzuki will back up prospect Josmil Pinto.<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEW YORK (AP) – The NBA has fined Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes $25,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner after he was ejected in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against Minnesota.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barnes was thrown out with 56.8 seconds left in the period after he was whistled for a flagrant 2 foul against Kevin Love on a drive to the basket.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barnes’ foul was downgraded to a flagrant 1 after it was reviewed by the league.<\/p>\n

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In world and national news…<\/p>\n

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – For the second time in NASA history, a Christmas Eve spacewalk has begun with a pair of astronauts hoping to give their comrades on the International Space Station a fully operational cooling system for Christmas. Astronauts Rick Mastracchio (muh-STRAK’-ee-oh) and Michael Hopkins are installing a new ammonia pump.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEW YORK (AP) – Today represents a final pre-Christmas opportunity for retailers, if they can get people into their stores ready to buy. The pressure is on after a fast start to holiday shopping fizzled. ShopperTrak says sales at U.S. stores dropped 3.1 percent to $42.7 billion for the week that ended on Sunday. That follows declines in the two previous weeks.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BEIRUT (AP) – Activists say at least 15 more people, including three children, have been killed in the latest government airstrikes today on the northern city of Aleppo. The air raids extend the intensified bombing campaign by President Bashar Assad’s air force on the embattled city into its tenth day. Activists say more than 360 people have been killed.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The tension is rising in South Sudan as troops prepare to advance on the rebel-held city of Bor, where 17,000 civilians have sought sanctuary at a U.N. camp. Bor is controlled by troops loyal to the country’s former vice president. Government troops re also preparing to assault another rebel-held city in an oil-rich region of the country.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) – Greenpeace says it’s preparing to ask Russia to allow detained activists to leave the country after one was granted amnesty. The 30 crew members aboard a Greenpeace ship were detained at a Russian oil rig in September. An amnesty law passed last week is expected to clear them of all charges in their protest against Arctic drilling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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