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…
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…
