– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan. 11

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to

15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds

around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to

15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

possibly mixed with snow. Lows in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Windy.

Highs in the mid 30s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Windy. Lows 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

Update:

Jamestown (JPD) The Jamestown Police Department has identified the body found Friday Janu 8, 2021 at the Two Rivers Inn-East in Jamestown and next of kin has now been notified.

The body of 50 year old Sabrina Grisham of Knoxville, TN was found in the parking lot of the Two Rivers Inn-East in Jamestown around 11:15am on Friday January 8th. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s office, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal investigation, Stutsman County Task Force, North Dakota Highway Patrol and Barnes County Sheriff’s office.

Earlier

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger has issued a news release concerning the unattended death investigation on Friday along at a parking lot along Business Loop East.

“On January 8th, 2021 at approximately 11:15am, officers were dispatched to Two Rivers Inn-East 1009 12th Ave SE in Jamestown on a report of a dead body. Officers discovered a yet to be identified female deceased in the parking lot. The woman is believed to be in her late 40’s, approximately 5’5” tall, 150-160lbs with reddish-blonde hair. No further information can be released at this time. A cause of death is not yet known, but there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public. There is no updates planned for this case at this time. Anyone with any information about this incident are asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 701-252-2414.”

Previously

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police report an unattended death on Friday morning. Police was notified shortly after 11-a.m.

Assistant Police Chief Maj. Justin Blinsky tells CSiNewsNow.com that the unidentified woman in her 40’s was found in the parking lot, of Two Rivers Inn on Business Loop East. She is described as being around five feet five inches tall, weighing around 150 to 160 lbs with reddish-blonde hair.

Police on Friday afternoon said that no additional details were being released as the investigation continues.

Police Chief Scott Edinger reports that a cause of death is not deterimmed as of Friday afternoon, adding that there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public.

NDDoH

Please note: as of 12/26/20, daily COVID-19 updates on the weekend will be delivered through the NDDoH web dashboard; the social media map & numbers will be published Monday-Friday.

North Dakota health officials say the state’s COVID-19 update listed no deaths for a second straight day and showed another drop in hospitalizations. The number of people requiring care in medical facilities has decreased by 13 in the last two days, to 72. Ten patients are currently being treated in intensive care units. The state’s hospital tracker reports there are 34 staffed ICU beds and 371 staffed inpatient beds available in North Dakota. The number of fatalities due to complications from the coranvirus stands at 1,352. Data compiled Saturday by Johns Hopkins University researchers ranks North Dakota sixth highest in the country per capita at about 178 deaths per 100,000 people.

COVID 19 Stats

Sun Jan 10, 2021

11-a.m.

Barnes County

New Positives: 0

Total Positives: 1273

Active: 28

Recovered: n/a

Stutsman County

Antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) were added to the website beginning Dec. 9.

New Positives: 1

Total Positives: 3196

Active: 54

Recovered: n/a

More updates & information pending

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

3,352 – Total Tests from yesterday*

1,408,600 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

93 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

78 – PCR Tests | 15 – antigen tests
94,716 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

3.16% – Daily Positivity Rate**

1,899 – Total Active Cases

-85 Individuals from yesterday.

214 – with a recovery date of yesterday****

91,465 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

72 – Currently Hospitalized

-4 – Individuals from yesterday.

0 – New Deaths*** (1,352 total deaths since the pandemic began)

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED SUNDAY

Adams County – 3
Bowman County – 7
Burleigh County – 8
Cass County – 21
Dickey County – 1
Golden Valley County – 2
Grand Forks County – 12
McIntosh County – 1
McKenzie County – 3
Mercer County – 1
Morton County – 5
Ramsey County – 1
Ransom County – 4
Sioux County – 1
Stark County – 2
Stutsman County – 1
Walsh County – 5
Ward County – 12
Williams County – 3

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state.

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Valley City (CCHD) Occasionally CCHD will have one or two doses of unused vaccine at the end of a scheduled vaccine clinic. This vaccine needs to be used promptly so we are inviting individuals who are interested in getting the vaccine (who are outside the priority list) to be on a waiting list. These individuals would need to be able to come to the City County Health District ASAP to receive a dose when called. You will need to fill out a brief survey to get your name on this waiting list. NOTE that being on that list does not guarantee that you will receive vaccine, but if extra doses become available you would be called.

Vaccines are distributed by priority group, so even though you would be on this list, please continue to watch local media and Facebook for updates regarding when you are eligible.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford is in quarantine with his family after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. He will not be able to fulfill his role of presiding over the Senate as the 2021 legislative session begins. Sanford’s spokesman told the Bismarck Tribune that Sanford’s wife is asymptomatic. Sanford planned to get his own COVID-19 test Friday. Republican Sen. Randy Burckhard of Minot presided over the Senate on Friday. The state reported an additional 303 infections on Friday, and another 11 deaths from the virus. More than 1,300 people in North Dakota have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson says, the school district will be making a change to the district activity attendance plan effective on Monday, January 11, 2021. This change is a result of North Dakota moving to the yellow risk level and the North Dakota High School Activities Association providing member schools with updated guidelines.

Highlights Include:

The new attendance guidelines that will be followed until further notice for all large group gatherings and events held at Valley City Public Schools:

All spectators attending any large groups gatherings or events MUST:

* Wear a face mask (when not eating or drinking)

* Social distance from other individuals (outside of the family or pod)

* Practice proper hand hygiene

* Do not gather before, during, or after an event on the main floor

Valley City Public Schools will NOT be issuing wristbands prior to any regular season events and will be taking tickets in a traditional manner at the entrance of the event. A capacity limit per event venue has been established for the new guidelines and will be strictly followed at VCPS (see below). We will welcome students, staff, parents, families, and fans that will follow these guidelines and support VCPS in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Capacity Limits (Per Venue)

* Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC)- 750 spectators

* North Gymnasium (VCHS)- 100 spectators

* Youth Sports Complex (YSC)- 100 spectators

* Theater (VCHS)- 130 spectators

The new attendance guidelines at Valley City Public Schools will be subject to change per the guidance from the state of North Dakota and North Dakota High School Activities Association. The local health team and school board reserve the ability to change these plans as necessary. Any questions regarding these changes may contact Superintendent Josh Johnson at 701.845.0483 ext.1 or Activities Director Mike Schultz at 701.845.0483 ext. 122

Update:

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger has issued a news release concerning the unattended death investigation on Friday along at a parking lot along Business Loop East.

Previously

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police report an unattended death on Friday morning. Police was notified shortly after 11-a.m.

Police on Friday afternoon said that no additional details were being released as the investigation continues.

Police Chief Scott Edinger reports that a cause of death is not deterimmed as of Friday afternoon, adding that there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public.

More information as it becomes available when the report is filed.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reports they will hold COVID 19 testing from 10 am to 12 noon at the Jamestown Civic Center, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow , January 11 and 12, 10 – a.m. t0 12 noon.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

Bismark (NDDoH) The North Dakota State Health Department reports that on Friday January 15, 2021 at noon, there will be a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall meeting, to be live streamed.

Health Department experts will be live to answer questions.

Submit questions in advance to: HEALTH.ND.GOV/EXPERTQUESTION

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works informs motorists that beginning Monday, January 11, 2021; there will be a road closure on the Buffalo Scenic Road from the Frontier Village to 12th Ave SE.
Motorists will need to use alternate routes.
This construction will continue until approximately January 16, 2021.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

Valley City (CSi) Essentia Health Essentia Health and CommonSpirit Health have signed a Letter of Intent for CommonSpirit-owned facilities operating under the CHI brand in North Dakota and Minnesota to join Essentia Health. This includes CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, a full-service tertiary hospital, 13 critical access hospitals, along with associated clinics and living communities as currently operated by CommonSpirit and CHI Health at Home.

BISMARCK, N.D. (JAN. 10, 2021) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Wednesday, Jan. 13, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police officers and law enforcement across the nation.

Sicknick died Thursday from injuries sustained while on duty responding to the riots Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, according to U.S. Capitol Police (USCP). He had served with the USCP since July 2008. Liebengood, who also responded to the riots, died Saturday while off duty. He had served with USCP since April 2005.

The governor’s directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued today by President Donald Trump.

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police warns the public of a convicted high risk sex offender living in Jamestown.

Craig Steven Thurn lives at 2605 Circle Drive , North Dakota State Hospital. CTC House) in Jamestown, ND.

He presently has no vehicle.

Thurn is a 59 year old, white male, five feet six inches tall, weighing 235 pounds with blue eyes, and brown hair.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition, engaging in sexual acts with two boys ages 7 and 9, and sexual contact with one boy, age 9.

Conviction Date: February, 1991 in Burleigh County, ND District Court.

Disposition: 13 years, 3 years suspended.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition, involving a 9 year old boy, after taking the boy to a park near his trailer park.

Conviction Date: March 1991 in Burleigh County, ND District Court.

Disposition: Five years, one year suspended.

Offense: Felonious Restraint, involving a 10 year old boy in a department store parking lot.

Conviction Date: November, 1982 Burleigh County, ND, District Court.

Disposition: Probation.

Thurn is currently on GPS Monitoring.

Thurn is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

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.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Craig Thurn are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society is currently raising funds with a Kuchen sale.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said, orders for various flavors are being taken at www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org, to be placed by March 1, 2021.

She said, the donation to purchase is $10 each.

Jay highlighted dogs and cats available at the shelter.

Dogs Include:

Maverick, Sheppard-Husky Mix.

Lolly, Lab-Pit Bull Mix

Not ready for adoption yet is Aspen, Australian-Sheppard Mix, who is being socially adapted to interact with humans.

Cats Include:

Zander, a one year old gray tabby, who has an injured leg, but able to walk on it.

Tommy Lee, a male orange tabby.

Two sisters, Winnie & Gigi littermate sisters, an orange tabby and a calico. They would like them adopted together, but not necessary.

Jay added that the James River Humane Society continues to work on repairs, and the new birthing room.

The shelter is available to visit by making an appointment by calling 701-252-0747.

Located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

Contributions may also be sent to P.O. Box 636, Jamestown, ND 58402.

Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee and the Young Professionals of Jamestown presented the Customer Service Award for January to Ronald Headland of Walmart for his outstanding customer service. The chamber honors individuals who demonstrate a consistent commitment to delivering products or services that satisfy customers by exceeding their requirements or expectations.

His nomination said, “Ron in the Bike Department at Walmart fixed my old Kent Del Rio bike for me. I could not find the right bolts in Hardware to fix it. Another employee sent me over to Ron in bikes. Ron went outside with me to look at my bike to see what it needed. He took it to find the right bolts and screws to fix it and fixed it for me. He does not know how much it meant to me that he went out of his way to fix this bike. It was my stepuncle’s bike. My step-uncle passed away and my cousin entrusted it to me and my daughter a couple summers ago. It meant a lot that Ron helped to fix the bike. This bike gets us around town. Thank you so much.”

Congratulations to Ronald. Customer Service Award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and on their website at www.jamestownchamber.com or call 701-252-4830.

Jamestown (JSDC) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation reports, JSDC keeps on track, for a bright future, from past accomplishments.

The JSDC website reports that, Kelly Rachel has served on the Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) since 2013, the last two years as Chairman.

With the close of 2020, Rachel stepped down at the end of his term after overseeing a tenure of impressive economic growth and development in Jamestown and Stutsman County.

Rachel is the President/CEO of Jamestown’s Unison Bank and has been involved in the area in various manners for 40 years since attending the University of Jamestown. During his JSDC tenure, Kelly served on the New Business Attraction, Existing Business Outreach, Organizational Excellence and Finance committees. Kelly will continue with JSDC as the Past Chairman in 2021. Rachel was gracious enough to offer his insight into his past tenure, as well as a look forward to what lies ahead for Jamestown and Stutsman County.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during your JSDC tenure?

The completion of Dakota Spirit Ag Energy was a major milestone, becoming fully operational in 2015 as the anchor tenant at the Spiritwood Energy Park, an industrial park with over 500 acres located approximately 10 miles east of Jamestown. The 65 million-gallon-per-year biorefinery produces ethanol, distillers grains and fuel-grade corn oil, while utilizing steam from Spiritwood Station for its operations.

The continued expansion of the Flex PACE Interest Buydown Loan Program provided significant investment and jobs into our community. Flex PACE, or Partners Assisting in Community Expansion, allows communities the ability to provide assistance to businesses that do not meet the primary sector definition of PACE. A program of the Bank of North Dakota, Flex PACE is designed to help communities expand their economic base.

The completion of the I-94 Business Park was quite satisfying. With JSDC developing the 30-acre park, it is now 100% occupied with manufacturing, warehouse distribution, logistics, and other industry businesses.

What has been most personally satisfying about your JSDC tenure?

Definitely building relationships with staff and board members to work towards building a better community. With my background in banking, I had a general knowledge of JSDC programs, but digging deeper into the details and working with others to refine the process was enjoyable.There were challenging moments, such as being intimately involved with the litigation surrounding the Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA), but fortunately it was resolved and we can move forward. (A lawsuit filed in 2019 against the Spiritwood Energy Park Association by North Dakota Soybean Processors was settled in 2020.)

What are your overall impressions about the JSDC Board and Staff and Jamestown in general?

The community doesn’t always see the entire picture until a project comes to fruition, but the Staff and Board are working diligently to do what’s in the best interest of our City and County every day. It’s been a wonderful place to work and raise our family. It’s a place where you can get involved and make a positive impact if you desire.

What do you see for the future of Jamestown and Stutsman County, and you personally?

Even in this COVID world, 2021 has the potential to be a very exciting year for the Jamestown area. There are exciting future growth opportunities for the Dakota Spirit Ag Energy biorefinery with cellulosic, isobutanol and other biofuel technologies. JSDC has several major projects planned including the continued expansion of the Spiritwood Energy Processing Park with a Soybean Processing Plant and a 30-acre Greenhouse in the planning stages. Plentiful opportunities exist in the newly developed Airport Business Park. A new facility for the Anne Carlsen Center, a non-profit organization providing individuals with developmental disabilities or delays with services and support, is eagerly anticipated as well.

For myself, I will serve the next 2 years as Past President with JSDC, but plan to remain involved in many other civic and charitable organizations.

Jamestown CSi) — Unison Bank has announced that it will award $1,000 in scholarship money for the 2020-2021 school year to qualifying area high school seniors.

Unison Bank is proud of its community bank heritage and prides itself on common sense banking, while being responsive to customer needs and expectations. As a community bank, Unison Bank invests in its community and future generations. They will award the $1,000 Unison Bank Spirit Scholarship to a student who has demonstrated community spirit, the ability to work in ‘unison’ with others and has committed to go ahead with their education.

To be considered for the scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:
· Be eligible for graduation at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
· Plan to attend a college, university, vocational or technical post-secondary school in 2021.
· Applicant and/or parent/guardian must be a customer of Unison Bank.
· Applications must be submitted by April 2, 2021 along with a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a non-related teacher, coach, school administrator, community member or employer that speaks about the applicant’s character and community spirit.

Applicants may apply for the scholarship online at www.unisonbank.com/spirit-scholarship. In addition, printed applications are available at Unison Bank in Jamestown, N.D.
The application deadline is April 2, 2021. The 2021 Unison Bank Spirit Scholarship recipient will be announced on May 3, 2021.
For information about Unison Bank’s Spirit Scholarship, visit www.unisonbank.com/spirit-scholarship. Learn more about Unison Bank at www.unisonbank.com or call (701) 253-5600.
About Unison Bank

In Sports..

2021 Boys Barnes County Tournament Schedule (all games played at school sites)
January 11
Warwick at Enderlin
Barnes County North at Maple Valley
LaMoure/Litchville-Marion at Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Sargent County at Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page

January 12
White Shield at Enderlin
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page at LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
Barnes County North at Sargent County
Wyndmere-Lidgerwood at Maple Valley

January 14
LaMoure at Enderlin
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page at Barnes County North
Warwick at Maple Valley
Sargent County at Wyndmere-Lidgerwood

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=

Stutsman B Boy’s BB Tournament

Civic Center

Saturday, Jan. 9

Seventh place: Kidder County 61 South Border 34

Fifth place: Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 53, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 45

Third place: Carrington 49, Griggs Central/Midkota Co-op 44

Championship: Ellendale 45, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 41

Also On Saturday

Jamestown 86, Dickinson 55

Aberdeen Christian, S.D. 75, Oakes 50

Benson County 55, Larimore 43

Bismarck Century 63, Bismarck St. Mary’s 60

Carrington 49, Griggs Central/Midkota Co-op 44

Dickinson Trinity 57, Rapid City Christian, S.D. 50

Fargo Shanley 76, Fargo North 72

Garrison 57, Standing Rock 39

Hazen 66, Des Lacs-Burlington 36

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 58, Richland 29

Mandan 88, Williston 44

Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 53, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 45

Oak Grove Lutheran 73, Shiloh Christian 69

Potter County, S.D. 85, Strasburg-Zeeland 50

White Shield 75, Washburn 48

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=

Jamestown 64, Dickinson 44

Bismarck High 66, Minot 42

Center-Stanton 69, New England 55

Fargo Shanley 86, Fargo North 38

Grant County 46, Heart River 43

Hankinson 45, Griggs County Central 42

Hettinger/Scranton 50, Trenton 39

Kenmare 65, Our Redeemer’s 31

Kidder County 61, South Border 34

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 47, Richland 46

Linton-HMB 71, Dickinson Trinity 49

Mandan 92, Williston 46

Maple Valley 51, Barnes County North 29

Midway 60, North Border 25

Mott-Regent 58, Flasher 52

Oakes 54, Aberdeen Christian, S.D. 19

Potter County, S.D. 48, Strasburg-Zeeland 38

Sheyenne 71, Wahpeton 53

St. John 62, Rolette-Wolford 48

Thompson 61, Hillsboro/Central Valley 12

Saturday

High School Hockey

Girl’s

Dickinson 5 Jamestown 4

Boy’s

Jamestown 6 Dickinson 2

Saturday

UJ Hockey…

D-1

Jamestown 6 Midland 4

FREMONT, Neb. (UJ)– A pair of empty-net goals provided the margin of victory Saturday night for the University of Jamestown hockey team as they completed a weekend sweep of Midland University with a 6-4 win.

Carter Johnson (JR/Meeteetse, Wyo.) had a pair of goals and Greg Susinski (FR/Calgary, Alberta), Marquez Ginger (FR/Augusta, Ga.), Jordon Kromm (FR/Calgary, Alberta), and Andrew Clark (FR/Spokane, Wash.) also tallied for the Jimmies.

Jed Butler (FR/Mazama, Wash.) registered two assists while Reid Wilson (FR/Castlegar, British Columbia) and Jordan Popoff (SO/Calgary, Alberta) each were credited with a helper.

Susinski scored on the power play at 11:08 of the first to give Jamestown the early lead. Ginger’s power-play goal made it 2-0 ayt 8:58 of the second, then at 10:46 Johnson netted a short-handed goal for his first of the game. Midland scored with 27 seconds left in the period to make it 3-1.

The Warriors made it a one-goal game 5:42 into the third, but Johnson countered just 49 seconds later to double the lead.

Another Midland goal at 16:49 made it 4-3, and after the Warriors pulled the goalie, Kromm’s empty-netter at 19:03 made it 5-3.

Things got interesting after Midland scored with 13 seconds to play. Jamestown again took advantage of the empty net with Clark sealing the deal at 19:55.

Tyson Brouwer (SR/Lethbridge, Alberta) stopped 24 shots in the win.

Friday night the Jimmies used a four-goal barrage in a span of 1:43 during the second period on the way to an 8-5 series opening win.

Jason Richter (SR/Kimberley, British Columbia) scored twice and Jake Huculak (FR/Jasper, Alberta) also found the net as UJ led 3-1 after the first.

Midland cut the lead to 3-2 at 4:29 of the second, but Jed Butler gave the Jimmies another two-goal lead at 9:43. The Warriors needed just eight seconds to answer, making it 4-3.

Carter Johnson (10:16), Gage Thompson (SO/Valley City, N.D.) (10:42), and Justin Dumont (FR/Atlanta, Ga.) (11:26) finished off UJ’s goal-scoring in the second, putting UJ ahead 7-3 heading into the third period.

Two Midland goals in the first 6:27 of the third gave the Warriors a brief spark of momentum, but Nathan Cohen-Wallis (FR/Canmore, Alberta) provided a key insurance goal at 9:56 to round out the scoring.

Reid Wilson (3), Quin Garrison (SO/Prince George, British Columbia) (2), Cohen-Wallis (2), Butler (2), Marquez Ginger, and Morgan Venne (FR/Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) all had assists. Tyson Brouwer had 24 saves.

Jamestown (7-6-3) returns home to host Dakota College-Bottineau at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

D-2

University Of MN Crookston 5 Jamestown 3

Saturday

UJ Basketball

Men…

Concordia 86 Jamestown 70

SEWARD, Ne b. (UJ)– Concordia University outscored the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team 22-11 to open the second half, turning a slim two-point halftime lead into a 13-point advantage Saturday, defeating the Jimmies 81-70.

The Bulldogs took a 15-5 lead early on but Jamestown went on a 15-4 run to go ahead 20-19 at the 10:48 mark. Three ties and four lead changes later, Concordia eventually led 38-32. Mason Walters (SO/Jamestown, ND) and Allante’ Pickens (SR/Chicago, IL) both scored to close the half, cutting the deficit to two points.

In the second half, Concordia used a strong inside presence to gradually pull away. The Bulldogs made only three of 12 second-half three-point attempts, but shot 14-of-19 inside the arc, keeping the Jimmies at bay.

After falling behind by 13 points, UJ got as close as six after a Marc Kjos (SO/Lake City, MN) three-pointer made it 64-58. Concordia scored seven of the game’s next eight points and rebuilt another double-digit lead.

Jamestown shot 56 percent in the first half but followed with an 11-for-26 effort in the final twenty minutes. Sixteen Jimmie turnovers led to a 20-15 edge for Concordia in points off turnovers.

Walters finished with a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds. Pickens (14) and Jack Talley (SR/Sioux Falls, SD) (12) combined for UJ’s 26 bench points. Cole Woodford (FR/Redwood Falls, MN) was also in double figures with 10.

Gage Smith (22 points, nine rebounds) and Carter Kent (20 points) led Concordia (12-6, 9-4 GPAC).

Jamestown (12-4, 8-3 GPAC) is back in action Wednesday at Dordt (Iowa) University. Game time is set for 8 p.m.

Jamestown

Concordia University NE

Stats Overview

Final – Men’s Basketball	1	2	F
Jamestown (N.D.) 12-4, 8-3 GPAC	36	34	70
Concordia (Neb.) 12-6, 9-4 GPAC	38	43	81
Jan. 9, 2021
Attendance: 450

Jamestown (N.D.)	Indv. Leaders	Concordia (Neb.)
#33 Mason Walters – 22	Points	#11 Gage Smith – 22
#33 Mason Walters – 13	Rebounds	2 Players (#10,#11) – 9
3 Players – 3	Assists	3 Players – 4

Jamestown (N.D.)	Team Statistics	Concordia (Neb.)
49.1% (26 – 53)	Field Goals %	57.9% (33 – 57)
50% (10 – 20)	3 Point Field Goals %	30.4% (7 – 23)
53.3% (8 – 15)	Free Throws	50% (8 – 16)
30	Rebounds	31
13	Assists	19
16	Turnovers	10
4	2nd Chance Pts	3

Women

Concordia 67 Jamestown 61

SEWARD, Neb (UJ) .– Concordia University outscored the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team 24-10 in the third quarter, overcoming an eight-point halftime deficit in a 67-61 victory Saturday afternoon.

The Jimmies led by 11 after a Macy Savela (SO/Mountain Iron, MN) three-pointer made it 35-24 with 2:08 left in the first half.

Concordia scored the first nine points of the third quarter and used a 22-2 run to open up a 49-37 advantage at the 2:22 mark. Three-pointers by Kia Tower (SO/Bigfork, MN) and Savela were part of an 8-0 UJ run to close the third, cutting the deficit to six heading to the fourth.

Another 8-0 Jimmie run made it a one-point game with 5:46 to play, but the Bulldogs weathered the storm by scoring six of the next eight points down the stretch, ending UJ’s comeback bid. Jamestown held Concordia to 2-of-13 shooting in the fourth, only to have the Bulldogs use an 11-for-12 performance at the line to get 11 of their 16 points in the quarter.

Savela led the Jimmies with 15 points and made four three-pointers. Tower was also in double figures with 13 points. Hannah DeMars (SO/Grand Rapids, MN) added nine points and three steals, while Emma Stoehr (SR/Woodbury, MN) and Audrey Rodakowski (FR/Dickinson, ND) both finished with eight. Stoehr dished out a team-high five assists.

Taylor Cockerill had 14 points and nine rebounds for Concordia, which improved to 11-6 overall and 10-4 in the GPAC.

Jamestown (9-6 overall, 6-6 GPAC) is back in action Wednesday at Dordt (Iowa) University.

Saturday

VCSU Basketball

Women

BELLEVUE, NEB. (VCSU)– The Valley City State women’s basketball team battled throughout Saturday’s game at Bellevue but a 15-2 run to close the fourth quarter lifted the Bruins over the Vikings, 73-54.

“It was a tough game for us tonight. We didn’t do what we needed to in order to win. We didn’t execute.” said head coach Vanessa Johnson. “They wanted it more in the fourth quarter. But the season isn’t over, and we still have a lot to play for. We need to get better.”

Valley City State drops to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the conference. Bellevue improves to 7-4 overall and 3-1 in the North Star Athletic Association.

Bellevue opened up with a 19-13 advantage in the first 10 minutes, but Valley City State answered back in the second quarter. The Vikings took an eight-point run capped by a three-pointer from Allie Critchley to tie it up at 23-23 with 5:51 before the half. The Bruins and Vikings traded baskets and held onto a 34-34 tie at halftime.

The two NSAA teams continued to battle throughout the third quarter with neither team leading by more than six points. The Bruins opened the fourth quarter with eight straight points and never looked back en route to the 73-54 victory over the Vikings.

Valley City State shot 30 percent from the field (19-64), 30 percent on three-pointers (8-27), and 67 percent from the free throw line (8-12). Bellevue shot 46 percent from the field (27-59), 38 percent on three-pointers (8-21), and 69 percent on free throws (11-16).

The Vikings committed just 11 turnovers Saturday while Bellevue tallied 13. Bellevue held the rebounding advantage 44-37 and tallied 17 assists as a team.

Adriana Torres paced the Vikings with 15 points and eight rebounds while Maara Nelson added nine points and eight boards. Taryn Dieterle and Alexis Bentz each added eight points for the Vikings Saturday.

Bellevue was led by Elexis Martinez with 17 points while Faith Ross added 14. Laura Jurek pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds for the Bruins.

UP NEXT: Valley City State returns home next weekend to host Waldorf University on Friday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

Men

BELLEVUE, NEB. (VCSU)– The Valley City State men’s basketball team saw its nine-game win streak come to an end Saturday. The Vikings overcame a 21-point deficit late in the second half but couldn’t finish the comeback as the Vikings fell to Bellevue, 77-69.

Valley City State falls to 9-2 overall and 2-1 in the North Star Athletic Association. Bellevue improves to 11-9 overall and 4-1 in the NSAA.

The Vikings had three players score in double figures Saturday, led by Jalen Addison who scored 18 points, including three 3’s and a perfect 5-for-5 on free throws. Kevin Schramm added a double-double, scoring 15 points and pulling down 10 rebounds while Hunter Sand contributed 12 points and nine rebounds for the Vikings.

Valley City State opened with a 15-6 run Saturday to hold a large lead over Bellevue in the first seven minutes of play. The Bruins then closed out the first half with a 19-4 run to hold a 36-24 advantage at the buzzer.

The Bruins led by as much as 21 points after opening the second half with a 10-1 run. With 12:53 on the clock, a layup from Chris Thompson sparked a 12-0 run for the Vikings to get within six points. The Vikings continued to inch closer as Kevin Schramm‘s three-pointer tied the game at 59-59 with 5:52 to play. The Bruins scored the next six straight points and the Vikings would never recover as they fell to Bellevue, 77-69.

Valley City State shot 37 percent from the field (25-67), 37 percent on three-pointers (7-19), and 75 percent from the free throw line (12-16). Bellevue shot 45 percent from the field (29-65), 12 percent on three-pointers (2-17), and 65 percent on free throws (17-26).

The Bruins tallied 52 points in the paint and 21 fast break points Saturday while the Vikings totaled 30 points in the paint and just five fast break points. The Bruins also held the rebounding advantage, 44-39.

Jemeil King led the Bruins with 28 points and six rebounds. Lewis Hayes, Jaylen Wiltz, and Michael Wright also scored in double figures for Bellevue.

UP NEXT: The Vikings return home on Tuesday, Jan. 12, for a non-conference game against Oak Hills Christian College. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The University of Jamestown scored six unanswered goals to earn a 7-4 win over the University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team at John L. Wilson Arena in Jamestown, N.D. The Golden Eagles got the scoring going right out of the gate with two goals in the first 2:05 of the game. However, the Jimmies countered with six-straight goals in the rest of the first and second periods in order to capture the victory.

The Golden Eagles move to 1-1 after earning a split in their first series back on the ice. UMN Crookston is in their first season back competing as a member of ACHA Division II. They previously competed as an NCAA institution most recently in the 2008-09 season. Jamestown moves to 5-11-1 with the victory.

Minnesota Crookston looked to be on a great track to pick up the sweep as they scored just 21 seconds into Sunday’s tilt. Brandon Boetcher (F, Crooskton, Minn.) found the back of the net for the second time this season off assists from Gunner Ferrier (D, Baudette, Minn.) and Zach Larson (F, Grand Forks, N.D.). Shortly thereafter, the Golden Eagles found pay dirt again as Tyler Zahradka (F, Grand Forks, N.D.) scored his second goal of the season. This time it came off an assist from Ben Trostad (D, Crookston, Minn.) as UMN Crookston went ahead 2-0.

Jamestown had an answer as Lukas Brockman got the Jimmies on the board with 15:05 left in the first period, trimming the lead to 2-1. Jamestown evened the slate 2-2 when Braeden Thomas scored at the 13:23 mark off an assist from Christian Jarmusz. The Jimmies would lead 3-2 at the end of the first period following a Jarmusz unassisted tally at the 9:36 mark.

The Jimmies had 11 shots on goal in the first period with three goals, while Minnesota Crookston had eight shots on goal with two finding the back of the net.

Jamestown continued their momentum into the second period as Thomas found the net for the third time in the series off assists from Jarmusz and Keaton Cline putting the Jimmies ahead 4-2 at the 10:00 mark of the second frame. Jamestown found the goal again just 23 seconds later as Casey Noyes scored a power-play goal off a Brockman assist to put Jamestown ahead 5-2. The Jimmies put a stamp on the second period with a Braxton Neas tally off a Graham Day assist to take the 6-2 lead going into the final stanza.

The Jimmies had 11 shots on goal with three goals in the second frame. Jamestown netminder Samuel Potter put up a clean sheet in the second period with eight shots on goal for the Golden Eagles.

Minnesota Crookston looked to put up the comeback in the third period. The Golden Eagles got on the scoreboard early in the frame as Cam Olstad (F, Grand Forks, N.D.) scored his second goal of the season off an assist from Tristan Morneault (F, Dieppe, New Brunswick) at the 18:42 mark of the third period, cutting the deficit to 6-3. Jamestown countered with a Josh Hoffman goal off a Brockman assist at the 3:16 mark of the third period. Minnesota Crookston trimmed the lead down to 7-4 with 32 seconds left in the game as Brian Bekkala (F, Livonia, Minn.) scored his first goal of the season off a pass from Casey Kallock. However, it would be too little, too late as the Jimmies won 7-4.

Potter finished with 21 saves for the Jimmies after facing 25 shots on goal and allowing four goals. Jake Sumner (G, Alta Loma, Calif.) gave up seven goals on 32 shots on goal with 25 saves.
Both teams didn’t capitalize much on their special teams as the Jimmies were 1-of-5 on power plays and UMN Crookston was 0-for-3.

Minnesota Crookston finished with 25 shots on goal, while the Jimmies had 32.

The Jimmies were led on the afternoon by Brockman with a goal and two assists. Thomas finished with two goals. Minnesota Crookston notched goals from Boetcher, Zahradka, Olstad, and Bekkala.

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Rocky Kreuser had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lift North Dakota State to an 80-66 win over Omaha. Marlon Ruffin led the Mavericks with 14 points.

NFL-PLAYOFFS

Browns stun Steelers after Saints, Ravens win

UNDATED (AP) — The task for the Cleveland Browns was simple. They had to win in a stadium where they had dropped 17 straight and do it without their head coach. Mission accomplished as the Browns built a 35-10 halftime lead before completing a 48-37 win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Baker Mayfield threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, including a screen pass that Nick Chubb turned into a 40-yard score. Chubb’s TD catch halted Pittsburgh’s momentum after the Steelers had pulled within 12.

Kareem Hunt added 48 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while Cleveland’s defense forced five turnovers to hand the Steelers a staggering loss.

For the Browns, it was their first postseason victory in 26 years and their first playoff road win since December 1969.

The Browns played without first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio and top cornerback Denzel Ward after all tested positive for COVID-19.

The 48 points were the most the Steelers have given up in the playoffs, surpassing the 45 they gave up to Jacksonville in the 2017 playoffs.

Meanwhile, strong defense was on full display during the first two NFL playoff games on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints kept Chicago out of the end zone until the final play after the Baltimore Ravens stifled the NFL’s top running back.

Drew Brees threw for two touchdowns and Alvin Kamara (kah-MAH’-rah) ran for 99 yards and a score in the Saints’ 21-9 victory over the Bears. Brees tossed an 11-yard TD pass to Michael Thomas to open the scoring. He later connected with Latavius Murray for a 6-yard score late in the third quarter, shortly after the Bears committed a neutral zone infraction on fourth-and-3 at the Chicago 13.

Brees also had his first career playoff rushing TD until replay showed he failed to cross the goal line.

Kamara capped the scoring with a one-yard run midway through the fourth quarter.

The Saints kept the Bears out of the end zone until Mitchell Trubisky hit Jimmy Graham for a TD as time expired.

The Ravens have advanced in the AFC playoffs by giving Lamar Jackson plenty of running room while shutting down NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.

Jackson ran for 136 yards and a long touchdown as the Ravens rallied from an early 10-0 deficit to beat the Titans, 20-13 in Tennessee. The Baltimore quarterback tied the game late in the first half with a 48-yard scoring burst that erased a 10-3 deficit.

Jackson also threw for 179 yards as the Ravens won for the first time in 22 games when trailing by at least 10 points.

Henry had his worst performance this season with 18 carries for 40 yards. The All-Pro ran all over the Ravens with 328 yards rushing combined in the past two meetings.

The Titans had the ball and a chance to tie when Marcus Peters intercepted Ryan Tannehill’s pass intended for Kalif Raymond with 1:50 left.

Tannehill and the Titans were held to 209 net yards.

NBA-POSTPONEMENT

Celtics-Heat postponed by COVID

BOSTON (AP) — The NBA has its second postponement of the season due to COVID-19.

Sunday’s game between the Boston Celtics and Miami has to be rescheduled due to concerns of exposure within the Heat roster. The Celtics already were planning to use the minimum eight players after seven were ruled out due to the league’s health and safety protocols.

The Heat learned earlier Sunday that guard Avery Bradley would not be available for the game because of the COVID-19 protocols, causing the team to go through the contact tracing data. With that process still ongoing late afternoon, the decision was made to postpone the game two hours before tipoff.

NBA

— The Timberwolves’ seven-game losing streak is over after D’Angelo Russell contributed 27 points, five rebounds and five assists in a 96-88 win over the Spurs. Russell scored eight in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer to tie the score with 7:02 left and two free throws to ice it with 31.5 seconds remaining. Malik Beasley added 24 points to help the Wolves get their first win since Dec. 26.

UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers struggled again on Sunday, one game and two days after blowing a 21-point lead in a 10-point loss to Golden State. This time, the Clippers fell behind early before posting a 130-127 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard pumped in 35 points and Paul George added 28 with nine assists and seven assists. George had four points in the final minute to help the Clippers improve to 7-4.

Lou Williams contributed 21 points for Los Angeles, which trailed by nine heading into the second quarter.

The Bulls lost despite a 45-point eruption by Zach LaVine (lah-VEEN’), who also had seven rebounds and seven assists.

In Sunday’s other NBA action:

— The Lakers won for the sixth time in seven games as Anthony Davis had 27 points and LeBron James added 18 in a 120-102 decision over the Rockets. Davis helped the Lakers finish with 62 points in the paint during a game in which they led by as many as 27. It was a testy game that included five technical fouls, two flagrant fouls and the first-half ejections of Markieff Morris and DeMarcus Cousins.

— The Nuggets blew out the Knicks, 114-89 as Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) provided 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in just 30 minutes. Gary Harris added 14 points for the Nuggets, who got only nine from star guard Jamal Murray. Denver has won four of five since a 1-4 start.

— Damion Lee canned a pair of free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to push the Warriors past the Raptors, 106-105. Andrew Wiggins had 17 points and matched his career high with four blocked shots for Golden State, which nearly squandered away a game it led by 17. The Warriors won despite a woeful shooting performance by Stephen Curry, who shot 2 of 16 and missed nine of his 10 3s for 11 points after scoring 143 over his previous four games.

— Shea Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 31 points and Hamidou Diallo (HA’-mih-doo dee-AH’-loh) had 25 off the bench in the Thunder’s 129-116 comeback win at Brooklyn. Al Horford furnished 22 points and hit three of Oklahoma City’s 15 e-pointers. Kevin Durant returned from a two-game COVID absence and had 36 points for the Nets, who led by six before being outscored, 37-18 in the third quarter.

— Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 28 points in a decisive first quarter that carried the Jazz to a 96-86 victory over the Pistons. Mike Conley had 22 points for Utah, which went on a 17-0 run to go up by 20 through 12 minutes. Jerami Grant scored 28 points for the Pistons, who cut the deficit to six late in the third quarter.

NBA-NEWS

Wizards lose Bryant to ACL injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards’ playoff hopes have taken a major hit.

The Wizards likely will finish the rest of the season without center Thomas Bryant because of a partially torn ACL in his left knee. Bryant was injured during Saturday’s loss to Miami.

Bryant is one of just two players to start the Wizards’ first 10 games, averaging 14.3 points on 65% shooting while grabbing 6.1 rebounds per game.

T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL

UNDATED (AP) — No. 5 Iowa has opened Sunday’s top-25 men’s basketball schedule by winning a matchup of ranked teams.

Luka Garza poured in 33 points and the Hawkeyes improved to 11-2 by holding off 16th-ranked Minnesota, 86-71.

Jordan Bohannon had an outstanding all-around game, delivering 19 points, 14 assists, seven rebounds and no turnovers. Joe Wieskamp (WEES’-kamp) added 20 points to the win.

The Hawkeyes did a nice job defending Marcus Carr, who finished with 13 points. Brandon Johnson had 12 points and eight boards for the 10-4 Golden Gophers.

Also on Sunday’s top-25 men’s basketball schedule:

— Darryl Morsell (mohr-SEHL’) scored 19 points and Donta Scott added 16 for Maryland in a 66-63 upset of 12th-ranked Illinois. Maryland allowed just two points over the final four-plus minutes and went ahead for good on Hakim Hart’s 3-pointer with 4:08 remaining. Ayo Dosunmu (EYE’-oh doh-SOO’-moo) scored 23 points for the 9-4 Illini, while Kofi (KOH’-fee) Cockburn added 21 with 10 rebounds.

— Jalen Cone dropped in 18 points off the bench and 19th-ranked Virginia Tech dominated the second half of a 77-63 win against Notre Dame. Keve Aluma had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Hokies, who trailed by seven before outscoring 42-21 after the break.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Georgia Tech men’s hoops halts 3rd game in row

UNDATED (AP) — Georgia Tech has called off its third straight men’s basketball game because of COVID-19.

The Yellow Jackets were set to host Pittsburgh in Atlanta on Wednesday, but the game has been postponed because of positive tests within the Georgia Tech program. No makeup date has been determined.

The Yellow Jackets haven’t played since a Jan. 3 victory over Wake Forest.

In other virus-related postponements:

— Tennessee and Vanderbilt have agreed to play each other on Tuesday after their scheduled games were postponed. Tennessee was supposed to be at South Carolina on Tuesday, while Vanderbilt was to face No. 13 Missouri. Those games were pushed back because of a combination of positive COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Missouri and South Carolina basketball programs.

PGA-TRUMP

Trump loses PGA major

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The PGA of America has cut ties to President Donald Trump by voting to take the PGA Championship event away from his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey next year.

The vote comes four days after the Trump-fueled riot at the nation’s Capitol as Congress was certifying the election victory of President-elect Joe Biden.

This is the second time in just over five years the PGA of America removed one of its events from a Trump course. It canceled the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in 2015 at Trump National Los Angeles Golf Club after Trump’s disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NHL

Canucks halt practice amid COVID concerns

UNDATED (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have cancelled training camp practices and workouts with their NHL season set to begin on Wednesday in Edmonton.

The Canucks say the decision was made out of an abundance of caution following potential exposure to COVID-19.

Vancouver is the fourth team to have its training camp affected by COVID-19, joining the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins.

The governments of the five Canadian provinces where the NHL has a presence have given approval for Canadian teams to play at their home arenas this season.

SKIING-TOUR DE SKI

Diggins breaks through

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins has won a first title for the United States in cross-country skiing’s Tour de Ski.

Diggins led the women’s time standings after seven events. She placed second in the 10-kilometer final stage of the 10-day competition raced in Italy and Switzerland.

Diggins’ final time of more than three hours was 1 minute, 24 seconds ahead of Russian Yulia Stupak.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has chosen veteran diplomat William Burns to be his CIA director. Biden made the announcement on Monday. A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, Burns rose through the ranks of the State Department to become deputy secretary before retiring to run the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace in 2014. Biden praised Burns as an exemplary diplomat “with decades of experience on the world stage keeping our people and our country safe and secure.” If confirmed by the Senate, Burns would succeed Gina Haspel.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. Countless smartphone videos have been emerging from the scene, and more lawmakers are recounting the chaos that was around them. Altogether they reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders — Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi among them. Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts says what he witnessed was a display of “home-grown fascism that was out of control.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president to invoke constitutional authority to force him out. The House action could start as soon as Monday as pressure increases on Trump to step aside. The president is holed up at the White House, increasingly isolated after a mob rioted in the Capitol in support of his false claims of election fraud. A second Republican senator, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, is calling for Trump to resign. Lawmakers warn of the damage the president can do before Joe Biden is inaugurated Jan. 20.

WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is seeking increased security around President-elect Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration in the wake of the mob insurrection at the Capitol. Bowser says in a letter to Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that the security around the inauguration needs a different approach given last week’s mob action. She is asking that the security period around the inauguration last from Monday until Jan. 24 and that all permits for demonstrations be denied during that period. Bowser cited “new threats from insurgent acts of domestic terrorists” in her letter. D.C. does not have jurisdiction over the Capitol and other federal property within its borders.

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt is hosting the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Jordan to discuss ways to revive peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. The hosts say the meeting’s aim is to urge the Palestinians and Israelis to negotiate a “just and comprehensive political settlement” on the basis of achieving a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital on territory Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war. The meeting came just over a week before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The Palestinians suffered numerous setbacks under the outgoing administration of President Donald Trump and complained about what they say were pro-Israel steps from Washington.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Army is investigating a psychological operations officer who led a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Captain Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week’s events. Rainey says she acted within military regulations and that no one in her group broke the law. Maj. Daniel Lessard says the 30-year-old is assigned to the 4th Psychological Operations Group at Fort Bragg. Rainey says her group attended the rally but did not enter the Capitol.

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mostly lower as worries over damage from the pandemic overshadow hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy. U.S. futures and shares fell in Europe on Monday. Benchmarks were mostly lower in Asia after several shed early gains. Markets were closed in Japan for a national holiday. Traders continue to be cheered by prospects the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden will pump more aid into the U.S. economy, a move that will help Asia and other export-driven nations. Hopes are high for rollouts of coronavirus vaccines. But the reports of new versions of the virus are setting of