Bismarck city government honors employees on Labor Day and closes offices for the holiday
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck City Government recognized its employees this Labor Day for their dedication in providing essential services that support the community. With more than 670 full-time staff and several hundred part-time employees, city officials expressed appreciation for their contributions to making Bismarck…
North Dakota Highway Patrol honors K9 teams on International Dog Day
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol marked International Dog Day by recognizing its K9 teams and their role in public safety across the state. Officials highlighted that the specially trained dogs assist troopers in a variety of ways, including tracking missing persons and…
Bismarck Police Department welcomes new officer after academy graduation
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that Officer Stephens has graduated from the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. Following his graduation, he will begin patrol duties with the department. Officials commended his hard work and dedication, noting that graduation from the academy…
Mom cIaims she was in the bathroom for hours before she found her 2-month-old’s face squished to one side and his body very stiff after her husband, who ‘struggIed with the baby while his wife didn’t come out to help or assist’, infIicted fataI injuries: DA
Florida – A Florida woman was arrested in Pennsylvania and extradited to Florida to face charges in the death of her two-month-old chiID, Rider. The parent, 23-year-old BeIIe, is charged with first-degree felony murder and aggravated chiId abuse, the same charges her former spouse, 26-year-old…
Governor Armstrong meets with Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate leaders to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and discuss key issues
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong, Cabinet leaders, and other state agency representatives met with leaders and members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate on Tuesday as part of Armstrong’s effort to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and visit all five tribal nations in North Dakota during his first…
City of Bismarck to begin arterial street crack sealing Wednesday with possible lane shifts and flaggers
Bismarck, N.D. – Starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the City of Bismarck will begin crack sealing on several arterial streets throughout the city. While roads are expected to remain open to traffic, drivers may encounter lane shifts, reduced lane widths, or flaggers during the work….
North Dakota Highway Patrol issues fog advisory urging drivers to slow down
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a fog advisory for the state, warning drivers that visibility is poor in many areas this morning. Motorists are advised to drive below the posted speed limit and use their headlights and taillights when weather conditions…
ND Department of Transportation to close ramps temporarily on I-94 for maintenance
Bismarck, N.D. – Temporary ramp closures are expected Thursday, August 21, at the Interstate 94 westbound exit to South Expressway (Exit 156) and the southbound off-ramp from South Expressway to Main Avenue in Bismarck. Maintenance work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and…
NDHP shares videos after Trooper Brown’s patrol car hit twice by drunk drivers in less than 18 months
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol released dash camera footage showing two separate crashes in which Trooper Brown’s patrol car was struck by impaired drivers, incidents that occurred less than 18 months apart. The most recent crash happened on Aug. 8, 2025, when…
Traffic signal at Boulevard Avenue and 9th Street to be out of service Thursday morning for repairs
Bismarck, N.D. – The traffic signal at Boulevard Avenue and 9th Street will be temporarily out of service on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, for repairs. Work is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. until noon, weather permitting. During the outage, the intersection will operate…
