Bismarck invites residents to weigh in on indoor recreation and sports facility plans at October 28 public meetings
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck and the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District are inviting residents to share their input on plans for a potential indoor recreation and sports facility during public meetings scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. The meetings will provide updates on…
Bismarck moves forward with $6.5 million Fire Station 6 in south Bismarck to improve emergency response times
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is moving forward with plans for a new fire station in the southern part of the city, with the proposed facility expected to cost approximately $6.5 million and help improve emergency response times. Fire Station 6 will be…
North Dakota Highway Patrol responds after semi hauling anhydrous ammonia rolls over near Devils Lake
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a traffic advisory after a semi-truck hauling anhydrous ammonia rolled over near Devils Lake on Monday afternoon, October 5. The rollover occurred at approximately 3 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 20, according…
Bismarck Police identify 17-year-old boy who died days after crash that killed 16-year-old girl, investigate alleged street racing
Bismarck, N.D. – A 17-year-old boy from Mandan has died from injuries sustained in an October 2 crash in Bismarck that previously claimed the life of another teenage passenger, according to police. Benjamin Moch died October 5 at a local hospital, three days after the…
North Dakota Gov. Armstrong responds to bipartisan permitting bill, says ‘you only need to stop linear infrastructure in one place to stop an entire project’ while backing effort to streamline permitting process
North Dakota – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong is backing a bipartisan Senate permitting agreement, saying the legislation could make it easier to move major energy and infrastructure projects forward while providing greater certainty in the federal approval process. “As I often say, you only…
Bismarck Fire Department invites families to Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House with demonstrations, activities and fire safety tips
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department will host its Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8, inviting families to Fire Station 4 for an evening focused on fire safety, community activities and demonstrations. The free event will take place from…
Bismarck police investigate fatal crash that killed 16-year-old Mandan girl after Infiniti crashes into Chevy Equinox
Bismarck, N.D. – A 16-year-old girl from Mandan died after a two-vehicle crash Friday night at the intersection of West Main Avenue and Missouri Avenue in Bismarck, according to the Bismarck Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at about 8:35 p.m. Oct. 2. The…
NDHP trooper cites driver going nearly twice the speed limit in 45 mph zone, driver’s excuse was they were trying to convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour while driving
North Dakota – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper stopped a driver after they were caught traveling 79 mph in a 45 mph zone on Highway 52 near Kenmare on Sept. 17. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver told the trooper they…
Bismarck’s Tyler Parkway reopens to traffic after roundabouts installed at two intersections
Bismarck, N.D. – Tyler Parkway between Country West Road and Valley Drive has reopened to traffic after construction crews completed the main portion of a project that added two new roundabouts. The City of Bismarck announced the reopening, saying vehicles can once again use the…
Bismarck police and fire departments battle for blood donations as Team Fire takes early lead with 37 units collected
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department is urging residents to take part in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive as Team Fire holds an early lead over Team Law following the first day of donations. After Day 1, Team Fire led Team…
