65-year-old woman charged in decades-old cold case after newborn baby was found dead with plastic covering her face, told investigators, “Maybe it was me”
North Dakota – A 65-year-old woman, N. Trotier, was arrested earlier this week and charged with murder in connection with the death of her newborn child more than four decades ago in North Dakota, according to court documents and multiple reports. The case, long known…
Bismarck Citizen Academy concludes with recognition ceremony after 12-week program
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced the completion of its 2026 Citizen Academy, with participants recognized during a ceremony held at a recent City Commission meeting. The Citizen Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide residents, business owners, and students with a…
Bismarck Fire Department to conduct emergency response drill simulating chlorine gas leak at water treatment plant
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department and the Public Works Water Treatment Plant announced plans to conduct an emergency response training drill on April 17, 2026. The exercise will take place at the water treatment facility located at 615 River Road between 10 a.m….
North Dakota man claims self-defense after fatally stabbing a homeowner, telling police the victim forced entry into the home and assaulted him with a knife
North Dakota – A North Dakota man, 36-year-old S. EagIe was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at a home in Biismarck. Charging EagIe is currently being held at the BurIeigh County Jail on a Class AA felony…
Gov. Armstrong presents executive budget guidelines calling on agencies to hold spending or reduce budgets by up to 10% as state works to close nearly $800 million gap by 2032
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented his executive budget guidelines for the next biennium, directing state agencies to hold spending steady or implement reductions as part of a long-term effort to align general fund spending with revenues by 2032. “Twenty years of growth in…
Bismarck will host community conversation forum on homelessness on April 21
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Human Relations Committee will host a Community Conversation Forum focused on homelessness on Tuesday, April 21. The free public event is designed to facilitate discussions around the challenges faced by individuals in Bismarck who have been unhoused or…
North Dakota man accused of fatally shooting man after hugging him and claiming he stoIe something inside home
North Dakota – A North Dakota was placed under arrest on charges of murder, theft, and terrorizing following a fataI shooting that occurred last week in North Dakota. Authorities said he remained in custody under medical supervision after being transported to a hospital following the…
36-year-old man claims self-defense after stabbing someone he knew to death
Bismarck, N.D. – A 36-year-old South Dakota man from is in custody after a 35-year-old Bismarck man was found fatally stabbed inside a residence in the EIk Ridge neighborhood. On Thursday around 7:38 p.m., Bismarck police responded to a report of an injured man at…
Construction continues on I-94 Business Loop and Chateau Road projects in Medora
North Dakota – Work continues on the Interstate 94 Business Loop and Chateau Road projects in Medora, with officials aiming for completion by the end of June, ahead of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library grand opening on July 4. Motorists are advised to expect changing…
I-94 westbound reopens after multiple-vehicle crash near Steele
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that I-94 westbound at mile marker 191, west of Steele, has reopened following a multiple-vehicle crash earlier Thursday morning. The highway was closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the scene and complete the…
