– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Mar 26

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area . Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest

winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to

10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

Fire weather concerns become the highlight as we start the upcoming week.

On Sunday temperatures climbing to well above average, along with dry air pushing in. This will set the stage for potentially critical fire weather conditions, especially over the southwest where the lowest humidity values will occur.

Concerns for critical fire weather conditions spread over much of the area on Monday, with low humidity values over many locations and gusty winds as the low swings a cold frontcomes through. Latest guidance has become more aggressive with the timing of this frontal passage, which has also made the high temperature forecast rather tricky. Ahead of the front, highs are expected to push into the 70s over most locations, cooler though still well above average behind the front. A few showers may be possible over the northwest/north central, though this may cause more harm than good by aiding in the mixing of some higher winds aloft to the surface. Cold air is ushered in overnight behind the front.

On Tuesday, much cooler temperatures expected across the area, but with that said humidity values still remain quite low, especially over the south. Northwest winds behind the front will combine with this, and produce possibly another day of fire weather concerns.

Gradual warming trend is then expected to close out the work week.

Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Commission has extended the burn ban for Barnes County now through April 7

The ban includes the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees as well as crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.

Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said residents can use grills and fire pits so long as there is an adult present and monitoring them and the adult ensures the fire pit and grill are completely extinguished.

COVID Stats 11am

Weds Mar 25, 2021

Barnes:

New Positives 1

Total Positives 1319

Active 6

Recovered 1282

Stutsman:

New Positives 1

Total Positives 3322

Active 6

Recovered 3236

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

Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.

BY THE NUMBERS
213,350	Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
358,900	Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
9,034	Total Tests from yesterday*
1,769,590	Total tests completed since the pandemic began
199	Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
103	PCR Tests
96	Antigen Tests
102,198	Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
3.17%	Daily Positivity Rate**
888	Total Active Cases
+94	Change in active cases from yesterday
97	Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
99,845	Total recovered since the pandemic began
21	Currently hospitalized
+2	Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
+1	New death(s)
1,465	Total deaths since the pandemic began
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
Man in his 80s from Cass County
NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY BY COUNTY

Adams		0	Grant	0	Ransom	2
Barnes		1	Griggs	0	Renville	0
Benson		0	Hettinger	0	Richland	7
Billings		0	Kidder	0	Rolette	1
Bottineau		0	LaMoure	1	Sargent	4
Bowman		0	Logan	0	Sheridan	0
Burke		0	McHenry	0	Sioux	0
Burleigh		15	McIntosh	0	Slope	1
Cass		93	McKenzie	3	Stark	12
Cavalier		2	McLean	0	Steele	0
Dickey		1	Mercer	5	Stutsman	1
Divide		1	Morton	3	Towner	0
Dunn		0	Mountrail	1	Traill	1
Eddy		0	Nelson	0	Walsh	0
Emmons		0	Oliver	0	Ward	3
Foster		0	Pembina	2	Wells	0
Golden Valley		2	Pierce	0	Williams	10
Grand Forks		27	Ramsey	0

* 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 (CSi) Free COVID-19 testing events for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”. Rapid and conventional testing will be offered again on Friday March 26.

An additional testing event will take place for VCSU students, faculty and staff only on March 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This will be rapid testing only and preregistration is required at the NDDOH site.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District will be holding vaccination Clinics March 26, 2021, for those scheduled to have a second dose of Moderna Vaccine.

Second Dose

On Friday March 26, 2021 the second dose of Moderna Vaccine will be given from 7-a.m. to 1-p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room.

Check the back of your CDC vaccination card from your first dose to confirm the date of your second dose of either vaccine.

Upcoming:

First Dose Clinics…

Pfizer Vaccine, those 16 years and older.

Monday March 29, 2021, 1-p.m., to 4-p.m.

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, North Entrance.

Second Dose Clinics…

Moderna Vaccine (Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID Vaccination record card, prior to registering (If you register for a first doze your appointment will be cancelled)

Monday March 29, 2021 1-p.m., to 4-p.m.

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, North Entrance.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s, Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met in Joint Session Thursday evening at City Hall, also available on the Teams platform. Mayor Heinrich was not present.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

Discussed was the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community.

Council Member Buchanan read a statement from Central Valley Health District that said the total of COVID-19 vaccination doses given to individuals in Stutsman County as of March 24, 2021 were 10,723.

The latest total of positive cases was 3,322 since the beginning of the pandemic. COVID-19 testing is expected through this summer. There may be a booster COVID-19 vaccine required this fall, not known at this time.

Council Member Steele noted increases in positive cases in surrounding states, plus in Colorado where Jamestown United Express flights connect. He said community members for the most part are continuing to practice safe protocols.

INFORMATIONAL: Police department and municipal court general update, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented.

Assistance Police Chief Major Justin Blinsky said District Court is again holding court, with court notice being served by police. He added that the police are investigating compliance with the city’s Junk Ordinance. He added an increase of reports of suspicious activity in the city, and urges anyone to report if they see anything suspicious.

INFORMATIONAL: Fire Department update, inspections, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented.

Fire Chief Jim Reuther said monthly trainings and meetings are being restarted, with 80-percent of firefighters having received the COVID-19 vaccines.

In cautions those using fire pits, to use caution and follow the Ordinances in Jamestown, and Stutsman County.

He added that inspections are continuing.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approval of a Change Order to Scherbenske, Inc., for construction on 2020 State Hospital Water Line District 20-62, for a net increase in the contract price of $27,590.09. KLJ reported an issue that required extra excavation, with the line under I-94.

The committee approved recommending bid award for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 21-41.

The committee recommended the bid award for Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 21-11.

The committee recommends extending the hours at the City Baler for a clean-up / drop-off week in May 10-14, 2021. Clean up week in Jamestown this year will that week, however curbside pick up will not be held this year. Those items can be taken to the baler that Monday-Friday from 8-a.m. to 6-p.m., and regular Saturday hours. No charge to city residents that bring the items to the baler for the items up to 500 pounds per month. It was noted that in past years, prohibited items were found in the piles at resident locations. Printing costs outlining the regulations were put at $50,000.

This year’s Citywide cleanup was not included in the 2021 budget for cost cutting, with it estimated to cost $367,000. Council Member Buchanan moved to send to the Council at the April 5, meeting without recommendation, extending the hours at the City Baler that week, which was recommended for approval.

For those not able to bring the items to the baler, considered was a bulk pickup pilot program beginning June 1, 2021 at a cost of $5 per item for residents not able to bring items to the baler on a year ‘round basis. The items being picked up and stickered, will be set on the curb with a pick up time arranged. The pilot program will run on limited basis with reports on the program coming to the Public Works Committee, for review. The committee recommends approval.

INFORMATIONAL: Red River Valley Water Supply Project update, was presented at a recent meeting, with AE2S officials. Projected costs were estimated, but specific costs were not established.

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates included mill and overlay projects added to the STIP list for 2022. Noted was the temporary pavement markings have been reinstalled, along the Road Diet project route through Jamestown.

The meeting was show live on CSi Cable 67, followed be replays.

(CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum Thursday announced that Great River Energy (GRE) is in exclusive negotiations to sell Coal Creek Station and GRE’s high-voltage, direct current transmission system. If such a sale occurs, the buyer would continue to operate Coal Creek Station and GRE would not shut it down.

Audio

Last May, GRE, a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative providing power in Minnesota and Wisconsin, announced plans to retire Coal Creek Station, a 1,151-megawatt (MW) coal generating power plant in Underwood, N.D., during the second half of 2022.

Since then, the Burgum-Sanford administration has worked diligently with GRE and potential buyers to assist in finding solutions for the plant to continue operating, with Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford taking a critical lead role in the efforts. Coal Creek Station has been in operation since 1979 and has 240 employees. North American Coal’s nearby Falkirk Mine, the lignite coal supplier to Coal Creek Station, employs approximately 450 people.

Burgum says, “This is wonderful news for Coal Creek Station’s employees, their local communities and the entire state of North Dakota. Great River Energy has had a positive impact on North Dakota’s energy and agriculture industries for more than 40 years and has always been a great corporate citizen. They are continuing that record as we work on solutions for Coal Creek Station’s future. We’re deeply grateful to Lt. Gov. Sanford, GRE, the Legislature, our state’s congressional delegation and everyone involved in creating a viable path forward for Coal Creek Station and our lignite coal industry.”

After conducting a national search to identify and engage potential buyers of Coal Creek Station and the high-voltage transmission line, GRE has entered exclusive negotiations with one potential buyer who is proposing to buy the plant and the line. The interested party plans to pursue carbon capture and sequestration, which was a major factor in GRE’s decision to negotiate exclusively with the party. Carbon capture and sequestration is the process of capturing carbon dioxide from power plants or industrial processes and injecting it into deep underground rock formations that trap the gas and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere.

Burgum has signed Senate Bill 2152, which provides a sales tax exemption for carbon dioxide used for secure geologic storage – providing an incentive to continue developing North Dakota’s abundant lignite coal resources in an environmentally sound manner.

Under the Burgum-Sanford administration, North Dakota became the first state in the nation to receive approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate geologic storage of carbon dioxide. The EPA granted this primary regulatory authority, or primacy, in April 2018, capping an effort that began in 2009 under then-Gov. John Hoeven after the North Dakota Legislature gave the state Industrial Commission’s Oil and Gas Division regulatory authority over carbon storage.

Last month, Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions announced the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project, a pipeline network that would capture more than 10 million tons of carbon dioxide annually from ethanol plants in four states and transport it to North Dakota for underground storage. Tharaldson Ethanol near Casselton, N.D., is among the partners in the $2 billion project.

Sanford says, “Building on the work of past governors and legislatures, we’ve created a tax and regulatory environment that makes North Dakota an attractive place for companies to conduct responsible and sustainable energy development, and those efforts continue to pay dividends with today’s positive news. After,” Sanford said. ““GRE made the difficult decision to stop operating Coal Creek Station or sell it, the cooperative has worked tirelessly to find a buyer for the plant and line. Although negotiations on the transaction are still in process, we plan to continue working with both parties to help complete a sale for continued operations at Coal Creek Station.”

The State of North Dakota has been an active public partner with private lignite industry partners, by supporting lignite research and clean coal technologies over the years, contributing $40.6 million from the Lignite Research Fund since 2017 to lignite research projects with a total value of over $130 million, including value-added projects, carbon capture utilization and storage and rare earth studies.

Jamestown (CSi) The 40^th Annual El Zagel Mystic Fish Fry is scheduled for Friday March 26 from 4:30-p.m., to 7:30-p.m., at The Gladstone Inn, at Shady’s Banquet Room.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Craig Mehlhoff said, drive up and take out also available.

Tickets are Adults $15, those 6-12 years old $5 under 6 free.

Because last year’s Fish Fry was not held due to safety issues with the pandemic, unused tickets can be used at this year’s Fish Fry.

Tickets available at Shady’s, Sabirs Buffalo Grill, Jonny B’s, Witthauer Financial Group, West End hide and fur, and other locations and from any El Zagal Mystic member, or at the door.

Tickets are not deductible for charitable purposes.

Fargo (VA) The Fargo VA Health Care System will host a COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall on Monday March 29 from 11-a.m. to 12 noon.

To participate call 1-872-701-0185, then enter code, 40401685#

All Veterans, their family members and any organization or individual who works with or on behalf of, veterans is encouraged to participate.

The COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall is hosted by the Fargo VA Health Care System, Director, Dr. Bret Weintraub. The purpose of the Town Hall is to share information about the Fargo VA’s current COVID-19 operations and precautions, hear feedback, and answer questions.

For more information call the Fargo VA HCS Public Affairs Office a 701-239-3724.

Bismarck (NDDOT) – A statewide campaign against underage drinking begins April 1 as a part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Law enforcement across the state will conduct compliance checks and shoulder taps from April 1 to May 23 in an effort to prevent life altering consequences caused by consuming alcohol underage. Persons under 21 found to be consuming or in possession of alcohol could face fines and end up in court. No matter the age, driving under the influence is not only illegal, but dangerous.

Valley City Police Chief, Phil Hatcher says, “Consuming alcohol underage is illegal and choosing to drive while under the influence can result in a lifetime of consequences.” It’s vital underage drivers understand the importance of taking personal responsibility and refraining from risk-taking behavior.”

Alcohol and drug-related crashes are 100% preventable. Many lives would be saved in North Dakota each year if every driver consistently makes the choice to always drive sober, designate a sober driver or use a ride-hailing service.

Preliminary crash fatalities in 2021 are trending higher than previous years with 21 fatalities to date, making this campaign a vital part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.

Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.

Update

Bismarck (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released more information concerning on Tuesday March 23, at approximately 10:45 am a Department of Transportation employee reported to Law Enforcement they had found a suspicious object while performing maintenance on Hwy 1804 near mile marker 45 in Emmons County. The update released on Thursday,said, the preliminary analysis of the object found on March 23, indicates the object was an explosive device commonly known as a pipe bomb. The device was not found in or near any structures. The origin of the device is currently under investigation. After being rendered safe by the Bismarck Bomb Squad, the device was turned over to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for examination.

If you have information about the device, contact the North Dakota Highway Patrol at 844-474-NDHP (6347) or 701-328-2447. The public can also submit anonymous tips via text message to tip 411. To submit, open a text message and enter 847411 (tip411) in the “To” field. In the body of the text, enter NDHP, type a space, and add your tip. Submissions are also accepted via the NDHP website: https://www.nd.gov/ndhp/tip411.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Bismarck police arrested a 15-year-old they say robbed two gas stations Wednesday night.

According to police, the minor used a BB gun to demand money from employees at the Kum & Go on Rosser Ave and the Arco Gas Station on 6th Street.

Combined the minor took over $1,000 from the businesses.

Officers were able to locate the minor on 2nd Street when he ran. An electronic stun device was used to take the 15-year-old into custody.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police say two men are in custody for a shooting in West Fargo that injured a juvenile. The two men from Fargo, both 20, have been arrested on a possible charge of attempted murder. Police Chief Denis Otterness says the shooting Sunday night at a residence was the result of an altercation that happened earlier that day. Police say the juvenile who was shot is in stable condition. The minor’s age and gender are not being released. Otterness says police continue to look for additional persons of interest believed to be involved in the shooting.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led Senate has killed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Only 10 of the chamber’s 47 senators voted for the measure Thursday. The bill passed the GOP-led House last month with a 56-38 vote for approval. Backers of the legislation said they were to get ahead of citizen-initiated efforts to legalize marijuana in the state The bill mirrored much of the state’s medical marijuana program, which the 2017 Legislature implemented after voters approved it in 2016.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has passed a bill that sets up the process for filling the seat of a victorious candidate who dies or resigns before taking office. A similar scenario last fall resulted in a clash between the governor and lawmakers. Republican House candidate David Andahl died Oct. 5 and then won one of two open seats in District 8. Gov. Doug Burgum, who in the primary supported Andahl and another candidate over longtime Republican lawmaker Jeff Delzer, tried to appoint Wade Boeshans to fill the spot. That move was rebuffed when the state Supreme Court said a Republican district committee should pick the replacement. The bill sent to the governor mirrors the court’s ruling.

In sports…

Valley City (VCSU) – Valley City State University forward Kevin Schramm has been named Honorable Mention All-American, the NAIA men’s basketball office announced Thursday.

A 6-foot-6 forward from Roseville, Minn., Schramm averaged 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season. He shot 48 percent overall and was 39 percent from 3-point range.

Schramm was also named 1st Team All-Conference in the North Star Athletic Association. He helped the VCSU men’s basketball team to a 19-7 overall record and a 9-5 mark in conference play – tying for second in the NSAA regular season standings.

Schramm is currently planning to return for the 2021-22 season, taking advantage of the NAIA’s decision to give athletes an extra season of eligibility due to COVID-19 disruptions across the country.

Jamestown (CSi) Hillcrest Golf Course will open to the public on Monday, March 29, at noon.

All 18 holes will be available to play and open to carts. The driving range and putting green will also be available for use.

The Pro Shop hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to start the season.

Information on memberships and tee times by visiting online at www.jamestownparksandrec.com, or call 701- 252-4320.

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (UJ) — The fourth-ranked University of Jamestown men’s Volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 matches with a sweep of Dordt (Iowa) Thursday evening. Set scores were 25-22, 25-18, and 25-20.

Jamestown is now 17-2 overall and 6-0 in the conference while the Defenders slip to 7-9 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

The two teams will meet again Friday in a non-conference match at 7 p.m.

UJ’s offensive attack took some time to get going in set one. Despite finishing with 14 kills in the opener, the Jimmies made eight attack errors and were outhit .286-.222. Four service errors and two ball handling errors by the Defenders helped bail out Jamestown. Samuel Jackman (SO/St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba) provided the firepower, hitting .600 with seven kills and one error on 10 swings.

Jackman continued to supply the offense in set two, racking up six of UJ’s 13 kills. Derek Owens (FR/Andover, Minn.) added three kills and Austin Jacob (FR/Houston, Texas) two as the Jimmies hit .233 to Dordt’s .182. Jacob was in on four total blocks at the net as four of the Defenders’ five attack errors were balls blocked by the Jimmies. Dordt was as close as 12-11 midway through the set, but a 7-2 run from Jamestown created a six-point lead which never shrunk to less than three.

Tanner Woods (FR/Huntington Beach, Calif.) and Caylor Cox (FR/Helena, Mont.) picked up the slack in the third set, combining for nine of the 15 Jimmie kills. Woods had five kills and hit .429 while Cox had four kills and hit .800 on five swings. Dordt hit .053 in the third with seven kills, and seven UJ service errors kept the Defenders within two to five points for the majority of the set.

Jackman finished with a match-high 14 kills. Owens was next with nine kills, followed by Woods and Cox with seven each. Derek Correa (FR/Vega Baja, Puerto Rico) passed out 37 assists and had a pair of service aces along with Jackman. Braden Neumann (JR/Costa Mesa, Calif.) led the defense with five digs and Jacob had six total blocks, including two solo.

Dordt def Jamestown 12-25,25-22,15-12

NBA..

— The Trail Blazers came away with a 125-122 win over the Heat on Damian Lillard’s three free throws in the final second. CJ McCollum had 21 of his 35 points in the first quarter for Portland, which got 22 points from Lillard and 20 from Carmelo Anthony. Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) and Tyler Herro (HEE’-roh) each had 29 points for Miami, which dropped its fifth straight and fell to 22-23.

UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers continue to cruise without the services of All-Star center Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’).

The Sixers earned their fourth straight win as Danny Green hit eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points in their fourth straight victory, 109-101 over the slumping Lakers.

Seth Curry scored 19 points and Tobias Harris added 15 for the Eastern Conference leaders, who have won 10 of 11 overall and seven of eight since Embiid’s injury.

Los Angeles cut an 18-point deficit and trailed 102-98 with 2:20 left before falling.

Playing without superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are on their second four-game skid since mid-February.

Kyle Kuzma (KOOZ’-muh) scored 25 points and Montrezl (MAHN’-trehz) Harrell added 20, but the defending NBA champions remained winless since James sprained his ankle last Sunday.

— Reggie Jackson scored 28 points and the Clippers picked up tier fourth straight win by topping the Spurs, 98-85. Paul George had 24 points and 13 rebounds for Los Angeles, which played without Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard, Marcus Morris, Serge Ibaka (ih-BAH’-kah) and Patrick Beverley due to injury. DeMar DeRozan had 23 points, and Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN’-tay) Murray added 18 in San Antonio’s fourth loss in a row.

— De’Aaron Fox poured in a career-best 44 points on 16 of 22 shooting and had seven assists as the Kings crushed the Warriors, 141-119. The mercurial point guard has topped 40 points twice this season and has had 30 or more in six of his last 10 games, averaging 30.7 points during that span. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points with a career-best six 3-pointers, and Richaun Holmes had 25 points and 11 rebounds in Sacramento’s fifth win in six games.

— Alec Burks scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 106-102 comeback over the Wizards. RJ Barrett added 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Knickerbockers, who trailed by 17 in the third quarter and didn’t lead until the fourth. Wizards starting guards Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook shot a combined 11-for-38, with Westbrook going 3-for-15 with eight turnovers.

NBA-TRADES

Trade deadline passes, Lowry stays with Raptors

UNDATED (AP) — The immovable objects at the NBA trade deadline proved to be Kyle Lowry, Andre Drummond and LaMarcus Aldridge. The irresistible force was the Orlando Magic roster as several key swaps were completed.

Lowry was expected to be dealt by Toronto. Instead, Lowry stayed put as the Raptors sent Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. Miami was one of the biggest pursuers for Lowry and may still target him as a free agent later this year.

A person familiar with the situation tells the AP the Cavaliers are working on a contract buyout of center Andre Drummond after failing to move the two-time All-Star before the deadline. Drummond hasn’t played since Feb. 12 while the team sought to deal him.

The Spurs did likewise with Aldridge, working out a buyout after finding no suitable trade partner.

Failing to land Lowry, Miami picked up guard Victor Oladipo (oh-lah-DEE’-poh) from Houston for Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley and a pick swap in 2022.

The team making the most noise was the non-contending Magic. Nikola Vucevic (VOO’-cheh-vihch) and Al-Farouq Aminu were shipped off by Orlando to the Bulls for Wendell Carter Jr. and two future first-round selections. Evan Fournier was jettisoned by Orlando to the Celtics for a pair of second-round draft picks. And Aaron Gordon went from the Magic to the Denver Nuggets for Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton and a first-round draft pick.

Among other trades:

—The Clippers have addressed a need at point guard by landing Rajon Rondo from Atlanta. The Clippers gave up Lou Williams in the swap, sending him back to his home state.

— The Nuggets added JaVale McGee in a deal with Cleveland for Isaiah Hartenstein and two draft picks.

— A person familiar with the situation says the Mavericks have acquired veteran shooting guard JJ Redick and Italian forward Nicolo Melli from New Orleans. Dallas gives up power forward James Johnson, small forward Wesley Iwundu and a second-round draft choice to the Pelicans.

— The Pistons have agreed to trade guard Delon Wright to the Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round draft picks. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

NBA-OBIT-ALBECK

Ex-NBA coach Albeck dies

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Former NBA head coach Stan Albeck has died in hospice care, less than two weeks after having a stroke.

Albeck coached the ABA’s Denver Rockets in 1970-71 before runs with the NBA’s Cavaliers, Spurs, Nets and Bulls between 1979 and ‘86. He took San Antonio to consecutive Western Conference Finals in 1982 and 1983.

Albeck was 89.

MLB-NEWS

White Sox slugger Jiménez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon

UNDATED (AP) — Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez (EE’-loy HIHM’-eh-nehz) is expected to be sidelined for five to six months because of a ruptured left pectoral tendon that requires surgery.

Jiménez was hurt trying to make a play in the outfield during an exhibition game Tuesday and the injury has put his season in jeopardy. The 24-year-old Jiménez batted .296 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs in 55 games during the pandemic-shortened season.

In other MLB news:

— A person familiar with the injury says Rays reliever Nick Anderson has a partially torn ligament in his pitching elbow and likely will be sidelined beyond the All-Star break. Anderson went 2-1 with a 0.55 ERA and six saves in 19 outings during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season before appearing in 10 of the team’s 20 postseason games. He is not expected to need surgery.

— Padres manager Jayce Tingler says right-hander Yu Darvish will be his opening day starter against the Diamondbacks. Darvish finished second in NL Cy Young Award voting for 2020 after going 8-3 with a 2.01 ERA. Left-hander Blake Snell is scheduled to follow Darvish in the rotation.

— Pitcher Gio Gonzalez says he has retired after 13 major league seasons. The 35-year-old left-hander had signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and made one exhibition appearance. He has a career record of 131-101 with a 3.70 ERA in 13 seasons for four teams. He was a two-time All-Star, with Oakland in 2011 and Washington in 2012.

—Max Fried (freed) will make his first opening day start for the Atlanta Braves, getting the nod in the wake of two stellar seasons. Fried went 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA last season, finishing fifth in the NL Cy Young Award balloting.

— Jimmy Nelson has earned a job with the World Series champion Dodgers after missing last season due to a back injury. The former Brewer allowed an unearned run over seven innings in four spring training appearances, giving up four hits and holding batters to a .160 average.

— Right-hander Tommy Hunter was released from a minor league contract by the Mets after going 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA in five spring training appearances. Hunter agreed last month to a contract that would have called for a $2.25 million salary in the major leagues had he been added to the 40-man roster.

— Bobby Brown, who won five World Series as an infielder with the New York Yankees and later became a cardiologist and president of the American League, has died at 96. Brown played with the Yankees from 1947-54 and won five championships in his eight-season career. Overall, he batted .279 with 22 home runs and 237 RBIs. Brown was president of the American League from 1984-94.

NHL..

— Cam Talbot made 37 saves for his second shutout of the season, helping the Wild earn their team-record 11th consecutive home win, 2-0 over the Blues. Kariil Kaprizov (kah-REEL’ kah-PREE’-zahf) notched his 11th goal to pad his lead among all league rookies. Marcus Johansson also scored for the Wild, who improved to 13-3 at Xcel Energy Center despite being outshot 37-11.

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Islanders still enjoy a two-point lead in the NHL’s East Division, but the second-place Washington Capitals still enjoy two games in hand.

Anthony Beauvillier (boh-VIH’-lee-ay) scored 21 seconds into overtime and the Isles rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Bruins, 4-3. The Islanders trailed 2-0 after one period, but Jean-Gabriel Pageau (PA’-zhoh) cut the margin in half in the second before third-period goals by Josh Bailey and Oliver Wahlstrom gave New York a brief lead with 2:56 left in regulation. The Islanders have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 5-0 versus the Bruins this season.

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice and Alex Ovechkin netted his 721st career goal in the Capitals’ 4-3 win over the Devils. Ovechkin has scored eight times in Washington’s last nine games, with the Caps winning eight of those contest. Kuznetsov notched the game-winner with about eight minutes to play.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— Mika Zibanejad (MEE’-kah zih-BAN’-eh-jad) collected six points against the Flyers for the second time since St. Patrick’s Day, providing three goals and three assists in the Rangers’ 8-3 thumping of the Flyers. Adam Fox had five assists and Pavel Buchnevich (booch-NEH’-vihch) added two goals for the Blueshirts, who torched Philadelphia, 9-0 on the 17th. Ryan Strome, K’Andre Miller and Filip Chytil also scored as the Rangers won their third straight and fifth in their last seven games.

— The Sabres’ winless skid has reached 16 games after Jared McCann scored a pair of power-play goals and Casey DeSmith made 36 saves to lead the Penguins to a 4-0 shutout win over Buffalo. Radim Zohorna picked up a goal on his first NHL shot, and Sidney Crosby had three assists to raise his career point total to 1,300 as Pittsburgh swept a pair from the NHL’s worst team with relative ease. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams had to go behind the bench after interim coach Don Granato was put in COVID-19 protocol.

— Sebastian Aho (AH’-hoh) scored 1:26 into overtime to give the Hurricanes a 4-3 victory and a split of their four-game series with the Blue Jackets. Oliver Bjorkstrand (BYOHRK’-strand) scored from the doorstep to tie the game for Columbus with 16 seconds left in regulation. Cedric Paquette, Nino Niederreiter (NEE’-dur-eye-tur) and Martin Necas (NAY’-chas) also scored for the Hurricanes, and Alex Nedeljkovic (neh-DEHL’-koh-vihch) followed up a shutout on Monday night with 33 saves.

— The Stars pulled out a 4-3 win over the Lightning as Roope Hintz scored on a breakaway with 1:21 remaining. Hintz and Joe Pavelski each had a goal and two assists to help Dallas beat the defending Stanley Cup champs for the first time in five tries this season. Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV’-skee) made 39 saves for Tampa Bay, but his franchise-record 12-game winning streak was snapped.

— Kevin Lankinen made 41 saves in his second career shutout, guiding the Blackhawks’ 3-0 win versus the Panthers. The rookie goaltender also denied Jonathan Huberdeau on a rare 3-on-0 break with about three minutes left in the second period. Patrick Kane and Brandon Hagel each had a goal and an assist as Chicago earned its second straight victory against Florida after dropping its first four meetings this season.

— Rocco Grimaldi tied a team record with four goals in the Predators’ fifth win in six games, 7-1 against the Red Wings. Grimaldi opened the scoring at 5:34 of a wild, four-goal first period for the Predators, his first tally since Feb. 13. Eeli Tolvanen, Mikael Granlund and Mathieu Olivier also scored, and Juuse Saros made 20 saves as Nashville continues to move back into the hunt for the final Central Division playoff slot.

— Cale Makar (mah-KAHR’) and Gabriel Landeskog (LAN’-dehs-kahg) both recorded a goal and an assist while the Avalanche scored four times in the second period of a 4-1 verdict over the Golden Knights. Joonas Donskoi (YOH’-nuhs DAHN’-skoy) and J.T. Compher also scored in a pivotal middle period during which the Avalanche turned a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 lead. Philipp Grubauer stopped 17 shots in his eighth straight win as Colorado pulled even with Vegas for first place in the West Division.

— The Maple Leafs pulled out a 3-2 win over the Senators on Justin Holl’s goal at 4:42 of overtime. Holl scored after Toronto star Auston Matthews broke up an Ottawa 3-on-1 in the neutral zone. Jason Spezza (SPEHT’-suh) and Ilya Mikheyev (mih-KAY’-ehv) also scored for the Leafs, and Jack Campbell made 29 saves.

NFL-NEWS

Cards get CB Butler

UNDATED (AP) —The Arizona Cardinals have added cornerback Malcolm Butler on a one-year deal.

The two-time Pro Bowl selection comes to the Cardinals about a week after the team lost cornerback Patrick Peterson, who signed with the Vikings.

Butler started all 16 games for the Tennessee Titans last season and had four interceptions and a career-high 100 tackles.

In other NFL moves:

— The Patriots have re-signed running back James White. The deal is for one year and according to reports will pay him a guaranteed $2.5 million, returning White to New England for his eighth season.

— The Seahawks have bolstered their pass rush by signing former San Francisco defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr. Hyder is coming off his best season after setting career highs in starts, sacks and tackles with the 49ers last year.

— The Bills have agreed to sign running back Matt Breida to a one-year contract. Breida was limited to 254 yards rushing and 96 receiving in 12 games for Miami last year.

PGA-MATCH PLAY

Kisner eliminates Thomas, DeChambeau comes back

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Make it eight in a row for Kevin Kisner. The defending champion in the Dell Technologies Match Play built a big lead over Justin Thomas and then hung on to beat the No. 2 seed in 17 holes. Kisner’s streak is the fifth-longest streak since this tournament began in 1999. Tiger Woods holds the record at 13 in a row from 2003 to 2005.

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland gave the world’s No. 1 player all he could handle before Dustin Johnson rallied just to escape with a tie.

MacIntyre build a 2-up lead with three holes to play when Johnson birdied the 16th, and then tied the match with a tough 18-footer. That sent the match down the 18th, and both players had birdie chances that missed.

U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau won his second match as a pro with a 2-and-1 victory over Si Woo Kim. DeChambeau was trailing with five holes to play when he rallied to win.

LPGA-KIA CLASSIC

Wie wobbles, Park pounces at Kia Classic

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Michelle Wie West struggled through a round of 9-over 81 in her first tournament in nearly two years, while Inbee Park shot a 6-under 66 to take the first-round lead in the Kia Classic at Aviara.

Park had a solid, bogey-free round in rainy, breezy conditions in the afternoon.

Fellow South Korean Hyo Joo Kim was a stroke behind, and Sophia Popov, In Gee Chun, Stephanie Meadow and Mel Reid shot 68.

The 31-year-old Wie West is in her first event since giving birth to daughter Makenna nine months ago. This is her first tournament since the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine in June 2019, when she shot 84-82.

In world and national news…

(AP) Blaring tornado sirens and howling winds roared across parts of western Georgia early Friday as severe storms pounded southern states. Meteorologists say a large, dangerous tornado struck metro Atlanta’s Coweta County and surrounding communities, sparking a tornado emergency. It comes after a tornado outbreak blew through Alabama on Thursday. Authorities say at least five people died in the storms in Alabama. Several homes were destroyed, trees splintered and businesses damaged. Thousands of customers were left without power. No deaths were immediately reported in the severe weather in Georgia. Several school districts were closed or delayed Friday due to the damage.

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has drawn protests as he signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections. The law passed Thursday places new restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative oversight of elections. Democrats and voting rights groups say the law will disproportionately disenfranchise voters of color. It’s one of a wave of GOP-backed state election bills introduced after former President Donald Trump stoked false claims that fraud led to his 2020 election defeat. President Joe Biden called the GOP efforts “un-American” Thursday. Separately, Georgia authorities said one Black House representative was arrested while she was protesting outside the governor’s bill-signing ceremony and jailed. She has since been released.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will take steps to more quickly move hundreds of migrant children and teens out of cramped detention facilities along the Southwest border. That from President Joe Biden Thursday as he pushed back against suggestions that his administration’s policies are responsible for the rising number of people seeking to cross into the country. Biden was pressed repeatedly on the situation at the border at his first news conference since taking office. He cited a series of measures such as opening space at a Texas Army base for about 5,000 unaccompanied minors, to address the issue. But he also sought to portray the rise in migrants as little different from seasonal increases in the past.

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares have opened higher in Europe after gains in Asia driven by hopes for a strong recovery from the pandemic. Paris, London and Tokyo advanced Friday and U.S. futures also were higher. Investors appeared to be shrugging off a resurgence of coronavirus cases in many areas and focusing on signs economies are on the mend. Treasury yields were stable. On Wall Street shares rose Thursday after the U.S. government reported the number of workers filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to its lowest level since before the pandemic. Attention has turned to the impact of recent government aid and President Joe Biden’s plans for spending on infrastructure and education.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo Olympics when he visits the White House next month. Suga was asked by a lawmaker in Parliament if he would invite Biden. Suga says “I expect we will.” The Tokyo Olympics open on July 23. They were postponed a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers said a few days ago that fans from abroad will not be allowed to attend. The Olympics and Paralympics will involve 15,400 athletes and tens of thousands of officials, judges, VIPs, dignitaries, media and broadcasters.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — About 2,000 people gathered for a vigil honoring the 10 people killed in the Colorado supermarket shooting Thursday night, just hours after attorneys for the shooting suspect asked during his first court appearance that he receive a mental health evaluation before the case against him proceeds. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa did not speak during the brief hearing except to say “yes” to a question from the judge. The judge advised him that he is charged with murder in the attack that killed 10 people, including a Boulder police officer. The 21-year-old man entered court in a wheelchair, presumably because of a gunshot wound to the leg that he suffered Monday in a gunbattle with police.