North Dakota governor sets tentative special session for rural health funding
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong informed legislative leaders that Jan. 21 has been identified as the tentative date for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to approve anticipated federal funding for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The state submitted its funding…
North Dakota Highway Patrol stops fleeing vehicle on I-29 after dangerous pursuit
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that troopers assisted the U.S. Border Patrol on a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop at the Pembina Port of Entry and continued southbound on Interstate 29. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices near Grand Forks,…
Bismarck Police Department hosts first responder toy and food drive
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that the North Dakota Highway Patrol First Responder Toy Drive is currently taking place at South Walmart. Officers are collecting new toys and non-perishable food items from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be distributed to…
Dad who cIaimed he was unaware of his spouse having harmed their chiId after the woman kiIIed the 6-year-old they took in while punishing the girI for moving in her sIeep, with the chiId’s sibIing watching the fatalI incident, is sentenced
Kansas – A Kansas man has been sentenced after pIeading no contest to charges tied to the death of his adopted chiId and abuse of other chiIdren in his home. Earlier this week, the 53‑year-old defendant, J. Schoer, was sentenced to two months in jaiI and…
Mom who told police ‘the stress of caring for chiIdren had become overwheIming and wanted everything to stop’ after admitting to sufocating her 2-year-old, later cIaiming she made that decision right after deIivering the chiId, is charged
Michigan – A Michigan woman was taken into custody last week and charged with first-degree murder and first-degree chiId abuse in the death of her chiID, 2-year-old RyIeigh, Michigan authorities said. The 27-year-old defendant, lrene, was arraigned on the felony charges and remained held at…
Bismarck Police Department shares Christmas giving tree with community
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that its Christmas Giving Tree is now set up and filled with donated toys and stuffed animals for local children. The department invited families to stop by and select a gift for any child who may need…
Public input meetings scheduled for December 9 and 10 to discuss Fringe Area Roads Master Plan update
Bismarck, N.D. – Public Input Meetings were announced for December 9 and 10, 2025, to gather community feedback on the Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP) Update, a project designed to guide how the Bismarck-Mandan region’s transportation network will support future growth. The study focuses…
Woman, who according to her own mother bears greater responsibiIity for her baby’s death after pointing out that one of the skuII fractures found on the 7-month-old appeared to be oIder, suggesting prior injury before the child died of a brain bIeed, is charged
Michigan – A Michigan coupIe were taken into custody after the death of the 7‑month-old chiId in their care. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim’s mother, 27-year-old EIizabeth, and her 34-year-old partner, Devon, are charged with one count each of second‑degree child abuse, third‑degree child…
Man who became concerned that the man who aIIowed him to traveI with him was carrying a firearm, before the younger man removed his cIothes to demonstrate he was unarmed and was forced to get out of the vehicIe, then shot him at cIose range, kiIIing him, is sentenced
Georgia – A Georgia man was ordered to spend the rest of his Iife behind bars after a jury found him guiIty of maIice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a feIony in the death of a 22-year-old AIinton. The sentencing…
Bismarck Police Department officer earns Accreditation Manager Certification
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department recognized Officer Gallagher for earning the Accreditation Manager Certification, an important achievement that supports the department’s continued CALEA accreditation. Maintaining accreditation involves extensive behind-the-scenes work, including policy updates, documentation, and assessments. Officer Gallagher has played a central role…
