A recent state audit of Dickinson State University showed the institution was missing documents for the purchase of goods and services that totaled $334,705
North Dakota – According to the statement, this audit included seven purchases in the last two years that had missing documentation. The audit stated the primary cause of the missing documents was due to staff turnover. The officials say that procurement continues to be an issue…
The Bismarck Fire Department responded to an apartment fire
Bismarck, N.D. – According to the statement, the Bismarck Fire Department crew responded at 2135 North Washington Street. This unfortunate incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Thursday. It was a small kitchen fire. The Bismarck Fire Department crew were able to evacuate all the tenants with no…
Police have captured three individuals who escaped from the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan on Tuesday
Bismarck, N.D. – According to the police officials, the individuals got into a contractor’s vehicle that was left unlocked with the keys in it during supervised recreation. Authorities found the vehicle in the 300 block of West Arbor Avenue. The juveniles then hid in another car…
Two men are in custody in connection with incidents that involved assault, kidnapping and forcible entry to homes
Bismarck, N.D. – According to the police officials, Steven Bruhn is charged with robbery. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon Jacob Nimz was arrested after a pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies. He is under arrest on suspicion of robbery, theft, kidnapping, assault, criminal mischief and…
Minot State University has announced students named to the spring 2021 president’s list
Minot, N.D. – According to the statement, students who earned a term grade point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled for 12 or more credits during the spring 2021 semester were named to the list. The honor will show on the student’s transcript for…
Local resident is accused of posting a sexually explicit image of a woman on social media this spring without her consent
Minot, N.D. – According to the police officials, his name is Jeffrey James Lease. The 34-year-old man is charged with a Class A misdemeanor in district court in Ward County. He was scheduled to make an initial appearance on the charge on Monday. The investigation…
The annual state crime report showed that crimes against property such as identity and motor vehicle theft went up nearly 8% statewide
Minot, NORTH DAKOTA – According to the annual state crime report, the numbers in Minot also went up. Authorities say that the motor vehicle theft increased exceedingly in 2020 with 181 motor vehicles reported stolen. 47 of those were cars and trucks, and 12 were motorcycles….
North Dakota Game and Fish staff issued a warning today telling people to avoid baby animals if they find them alone
Minot, N.D. – The officials say that most of the time when you find a young animal alone it hasn’t been abandoned. Deer, some ducks, and rabbits can isolate young to protect them from predators, visiting a couple of times per day. Ladies and gentlemen, if…
Police responded to a report of gun shots in south Fargo Friday morning
Fargo, N.D. – According to the statement, officers responded to a shooting call at the 4300 block of 18th Ave. S. approximately at 10:00 a.m. When the officers arrived on scene, they found shell casings. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing….
The City of Minot announced Friday that the aerial mosquito spraying event scheduled for this month has been canceled
Minot, N.D. – According to the officials, the cancellation is due to budget constraints with the spray team. The spray planned for July 12-16 is set to happen on schedule. Beekeepers in the area will be notified of any changes to the city’s spray schedule….
