Fatal motorcycle crash at intersection of 29th Avenue North and Broadway in Fargo
North Dakota – A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on August 9, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m. at the intersection of 29th Avenue North and Broadway, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. A 31-year-old male motorcycle rider on a 2022 Yamaha sport bike was traveling…
Mom who forced her chiId to Iie on the fIoor before stepping on her beIIy several times for spiIIing food, then kicked the 7-year-old for not cIeaning fast enough, causing fataI injuries, will likely face the capitaI penaIty: DA
Florida – A Florida woman will likely face capitaI punishment after being charged with first-degree murder and aggravated chiId abuse in connection with the death of her chiId, 7, earlier this year. Earlier this week, prosecutors announced their intent to seek the death penaIty against…
Flooding affected I-94 at mile marker 301 in Barnes County, North Dakota Highway Patrol advised caution
North Dakota – About 13 hours ago, flooding impacted Interstate 94 at mile marker 301 in Barnes County, prompting warnings from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Officials urged drivers to slow down if they encountered emergency lights, standing water, or rushing water. Motorists were strongly…
Bismarck police chief retires after more than 30 years of service
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department celebrated the retirement of Chief Dave Draovitch on August 1, honoring his more than three decades of dedicated service to the community. A packed retirement ceremony brought together BPD retirees, current officers, area law enforcement leaders, community figures,…
5-month-old dies after his mom and dad went to ceIebrate, Ieaving the chiId with famiIy members, only for the baby to be kiIIed by the famiIy’s animaI after being let out to roam freeIy inside the home
Florida – A Florida parents were left devastated after returning home from celebrating the woman’s birthday only to discover her chiId, 5-month-old, had been mauIed to death by the famiIy animaI. The chiId’s mom, KyIeigh, told local news outlets that the fatal assauIt occurred on Wednesday…
Bismarck community development department seeks input on short-term rentals
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Community Development Department has launched an effort to understand how short-term rentals operate within the city and to identify basic standards that should apply to them. As part of this process, the department is inviting residents to share…
Road buckling on I-94 near Steele prompted lane closures and repairs
Steele, N.D. — Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 94 between mile markers 198 and 199 near Steele experienced road buckling in the westbound lanes, prompting lane closures and detours. The North Dakota Highway Patrol alerted drivers to the hazardous conditions and urged caution while traveling…
Yard waste collection site at Riverwood golf course parking lot to close temporarily for resurfacing
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced that Yard Waste Collection Site #2, located at the Riverwood Golf Course parking lot at 725 Riverwood Drive, will be temporarily closed on July 29 and 30, 2025. The closure is necessary to allow for resurfacing of the…
North Dakota expands public alert system with new alerts for missing endangered adults
Bismarck, N.D. — The Bismarck Police Department and North Dakota Highway Patrol are raising awareness about updates to the state’s public alert system, including the launch of two new alerts designed to help locate missing endangered adults. The new alerts will take effect on August…
Two seriously injured in rollover crash south of Valley City as driver faces felony charge
North Dakota – Two men were seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Tuesday, July 22, 2025, on County Road 21 near the intersection with 43rd Street SE, just south of Valley City. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at…
