Bismarck hotel evacuated after electrical panel fire, no injuries reported
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at the Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center in south Bismarck Monday morning. At approximately 9:16 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2026, firefighters were dispatched after a report of a fire involving an electrical panel. When…
51-year-old man dies after vehicle strikes tree on South Washington Street
Bismarck, N.D. – A 51-year-old Bismarck man died Sunday after his vehicle struck a tree on South Washington Street, according to the Bismarck Police Department. The crash happened at about 1 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Washington Street. Police said the northbound vehicle,…
North Dakota driver hits 112 mph during attempted pass before traffic stop leads to DUI arrest involving alcohol and drugs and possession of Schedule I drug paraphernalia
North Dakota – A driver in northwest North Dakota was arrested after a traffic stop that began when the vehicle accelerated to 112 mph while passing another car, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The incident occurred Aug. 18 when a trooper observed the…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulates 36 new North Dakota law enforcement graduates
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulated the 36 newest graduates of the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy following their completion of training. Armstrong recognized the graduates for choosing careers in law enforcement and serving communities across the state. “You are the front line…
Retired Bismarck police chief receives Lone Eagle Award at North Dakota conference
Bismarck, N.D. – Retired Bismarck Police Department Chief Dave Draovitch was honored with the Lone Eagle Award during the North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s 115th Annual Conference in Minot. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley presented Draovitch with the award alongside Cass County Sheriff Jesse…
North Dakota lifts TikTok ban on state-owned devices imposed over national security concerns, Gov. Armstrong says app is now majority-owned by an American-led consortium
North Dakota – North Dakota government agencies may once again request access to TikTok on state-owned devices after Gov. Kelly Armstrong rescinded a statewide ban that had been in place for more than three years. The decision followed changes to TikTok’s ownership structure that transferred…
North Dakota Sen. Cramer honors oldest “Rosie the Riveter” after delivering her handmade quilts to Trump and Vance and returning with a personal gift
North Dakota – Sen. Kevin Cramer shared a personal story about Irene Sprague, North Dakota’s oldest “Rosie the Riveter,” after helping deliver handmade quilts she created for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Cramer said Sprague had tasked him with delivering the quilts…
Sen. Cramer backs bill to close loophole that allows illegal immigrants to be released when their countries refuse to take them back, says they should remain in custody until deported
North Dakota – “People who are in the United States illegally and have removal orders shouldn’t be released simply because their home country refuses to take them back,” Sen. Kevin Cramer said, arguing that current immigration law allows some people who have been ordered removed…
Bismarck reopens all Main Ave lanes after downtown road construction ahead of schedule
Bismarck, N.D. – Traffic is moving normally again along Main Ave in downtown Bismarck after construction crews reopened all lanes ahead of schedule. The city announced that all lanes had been reopened to traffic and traffic signals were back to normal operation. One small repair…
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as more than 56% of the state faces drought and officials warn of intense wildfire season
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared a statewide fire emergency in North Dakota as worsening drought conditions and hot, dry weather increase the risk of wildfires across the state. The executive order also activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs state agencies…
