Bismarck shares Tyler Parkway construction update as crews target October completion for major work and vandalism causes tens of thousands in damage
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has shared an update on the Tyler Parkway Extension project, with crews aiming to complete several major construction tasks by the end of October while dealing with repeated vandalism at the work site. According to an update from…
Bismarck Fire Department responds to accidental fire at Butler Machinery, sprinkler system limits damage to one service bay
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at the Butler Machinery facility in northwest Bismarck on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, after a mechanical failure caused combustible liquid to ignite on a hot engine exhaust. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 1:21…
North Dakota Highway Patrol shares body camera footage after driver without headlights or taillights fails to stop, refuses commands and resists troopers on I-94
North Dakota – On March 31, 2026, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers conducted an impaired driving investigation in West Fargo after stopping a vehicle traveling on I-94 at night without headlights or taillights. The driver initially failed to stop for troopers and eventually pulled into…
Bismarck police investigate suspected swatting attempt after hoax threat reports gun and bomb at high school
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck police are investigating a suspected swatting attempt after a caller reported an emergency at Bismarck High School, claiming she was hiding in a bathroom while her boyfriend was in the school parking lot threatening her with a gun and bomb. The…
Elderly Tennessee woman sues North Dakota authorities for $10 million after AI facial recognition error turned her into bank theft suspect and sent her to jail for months
North Dakota – A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo and a Fargo police detective for $10 million after an artificial intelligence facial recognition system allegedly identified her as a possible suspect in a North Dakota bank theft investigation, leading to her arrest…
Bismarck Fire Department to host second annual Fire Prevention Week Open House with free family event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department is inviting families to its Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Fire Station 4. The free community event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 4103 Miriam Drive and will…
North Dakota Highway Patrol urges drivers to ‘take the extra 10 minutes’ after driver caused crash that injured several people by using an interstate median crossover to illegally turn around
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of using interstate median crossovers illegally after a crash near I-29 left three people injured, damaged three vehicles and frightened a dog that was among the seven total occupants. According to…
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong orders flags to half-staff Friday to honor victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all North Dakota government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Friday in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Armstrong also encouraged residents across North Dakota…
Sen. Cramer praises President Trump, says “his approval will provide much-needed support” as North Dakota receives federal resources after disaster declaration
North Dakota – Sen. Kevin Cramer said President Donald Trump’s approval of a major disaster declaration would provide “much needed support” as North Dakota communities continue recovering from severe storms that struck the state in June. “President Trump’s approval of this disaster declaration will provide…
North Dakota Highway Patrol arrests Bismarck man after stolen Mercury Grand Marquis rolls in I-94 crash, 49-year-old driver faces felony DUI and additional charges
Bismarck, N.D. – A 49-year-old Bismarck man was arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed and rolled near Valley City on Aug. 31. The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded around 5:35 p.m. to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of the I-94 westbound Exit 288 ramp…
