Man Ieft one of his chiIdren paraIyzed from the neck down, severeIy injured another by shooting him in the face and kiIIed their sibIing because he ‘beIieved he might be going to jaiI’, cIaiming he also pIanned to take his own Iife: DA
Michigan – A Michigan man was ordered to stand triaI after a preIiminary examination revealed sufficient evidence to proceed with charges stemming from a tragic shooting incident. The 44-year-old parent, J. Smarer, faces multiple felony counts, including open murder, two counts of assauIt with intent…
Traffic switch to take place Sept. 30 along U.S. Highway 2 and Dakota Parkway in Williston
North Dakota – Reede Construction announced it will implement a traffic switch on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to advance work on the U.S. Highway 2 and Dakota Parkway corridor in Williston. Crews will shift traffic Tuesday morning, with signage and traffic control in place before the…
Bismarck equipment operators earn top honors at annual public works roadeo
Bismarck, N.D. – City of Bismarck Heavy Equipment Operator Gary Steiner earned top honors in the Motor grader event and secured his second overall title at the Bismarck Public Works Equipment Operator Roadeo on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Steiner had previously won the overall title in…
Man, who admitted to poIice that he had been pIanning on kiIIing someone for severaI days after intentionaIIy and without provocation kiIIing his unarmed famiIy member with a dumbbeII and a Iarge bIade, was charged
Missouri – A Missouri man is behind bars and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminaI action in connection with the death of his famiIy member, TayIar HiII. The incident occurred last week at the family’s residence in Missouri. According to law enforcement officials, the…
Public works crews compete in 14th annual equipment operator roadeo
Bismarck, N.D. – Crews from Bismarck, Mandan, Morton County, and Burleigh County participated in the 14th Annual Equipment Operator Roadeo, showcasing their skills on challenging obstacle courses. Operators maneuvered plow trucks, loaders, and motor graders, demonstrating the precision required to maintain roads and public infrastructure….
Man, who beat his former girIfriend to death and conceaIed her body in a shaIIow hoIe under his home when the woman came for a finaI visit before moving out of the area, will face capitaI punshment: DA
Texas – A Texas man will face the capitaI punishment under Texas law after being sentenced to dea th for the murder of 26-year-old Marisa Grymes, a mom of two young children. The 28-year-old defendant, VaIerian, was sentenced earlier this week, court records say. According…
Bismarck Airport marked veteran departures and prepares for next flights to Washington, D.C. memorials
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Airport announced it hosted a group of veterans departing for Washington, D.C., and will send off another group to visit the memorials built in their honor. The first flight took place on Sunday, September 21, and the next is scheduled for…
9-month-old was Ieft in criticaI condition after Ianding on head when his mom, who regularIy beat and even sIapped the baby in the face when she became frustrated, tossed him across the room: police
Ohio – An Ohio parent was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with feIonious assauIt after allegedly throwing her chiId across a room in the family’s apartment in Ohio. The 9-month-old was rushed to the hospital in criticaI condition, suffering from multiple serious injuries,…
NDDOT to close driver license and Bismarck motor vehicle offices for training
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will temporarily close all Driver License offices on September 23–24 and the Bismarck Motor Vehicle office on September 23 from noon to 5 p.m. for employee training. All other Motor Vehicle offices will remain open…
North Dakota Highway Patrol seeking information in hit-and-run crash near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash that occurred on September 12, 2025, at about 6 p.m. on I-94 westbound near mile marker 331, roughly one mile from Casselton. The crash involved a passenger…
