Mom who was woken up by her oIder chiId hours after faIIing asIeep with her 3-month-oId baby, following a whoIe day of using drugs, only to find the infant submerged in the water and not breathing, is convicted
Kentucky – A Kentucky parent pIeaded guiIty to mansIaughter after the death of her 3‑month‑old chiId, Kiari, who drwned at a moteI in Kentucky. Prosecutors have asked that she serve seven years behind bars and sentencing is set for next month. According to the Kentucky…
North Dakota Highway Patrol promotes seat belt safety at Red River Valley Fair
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol partnered with Vision Zero to bring an important message about traffic safety to attendees at the Red River Valley Fair. Amid the ferris wheel rides, funnel cakes, and corn dogs, fairgoers were reminded of the critical role…
Lane reduction and flagging operation scheduled on River Road starting July 2 for roadway work
Bismarck, N.D. – Beginning Wednesday, July 2, 2025, a lane reduction will be implemented on River Road between Memorial Highway and approximately 300 feet north of the Water Treatment Plant. The section will be reduced to one lane and managed by a flagging operation to allow…
Two men facing felony charges after explosive device found during I-29 traffic stop
Fargo, N.D. – A routine traffic stop on Interstate 29 led to the discovery of a suspected explosive device Wednesday morning, prompting a temporary highway closure and the involvement of multiple law enforcement and emergency response agencies. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the…
Governor Armstrong proclaims Prairie Day to honor North Dakota’s native grasslands and ranchers
North Dakota – With a nod to North Dakota’s natural heritage and the ranchers who help preserve it, Governor Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed June 7 as Prairie Day. The announcement, made at the North Dakota Capitol, was marked by a gathering of ranchers from…
Lane reductions scheduled Tuesday on Bismarck Expressway and Washington Street
Bismarck. N.D. – The City of Bismarck has announced temporary lane reductions on Bismarck Expressway and Washington Street for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to accommodate survey work. According to city officials, survey crews will be working along Bismarck Expressway between Washington Street and 12th Street,…
Bismarck community gathers for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in support of Crisis Care Chaplaincy
Bismarck, N.D. – Community members gathered Thursday morning for the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, an event dedicated this year to supporting Crisis Care Chaplaincy and its work with the Bismarck Police Department and other area first responders. The event, hosted by the City of Bismarck,…
Child was healthy and thriving while in foster care before being returned to his biological parents, who killed the 2-year-old by depriving him of food to death; mother sentenced
Michigan – A Michigan parent was convicted and ordered to serve to twenty four to fifty years in prison on the homicide count and up to one decade for the child abuse count after pleading no contest to charges in connection with her child’s death two…
Bismarck mayors meet with German diplomat to discuss data centers during North Dakota visit
Bismarck, N.D. – On April 9, 2025, Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz, along with Mandan Mayor Froelich, met with the Charge d’Affaires (Deputy Ambassador) from Germany to the United States, The Honorable Axel Dittmann, during his official visit to North Dakota. The meeting, which took place…
The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is joining libraries across the country in celebrating National Library Week from April 6 through April 12, 2025
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is joining libraries across the country in celebrating National Library Week from April 6 through April 12, 2025. The annual observance, first celebrated in 1958 and sponsored by the American Library Association, recognizes the vital role…
