NDHP K9 teams assist search for missing hiker after vehicle found at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota – North Dakota Highway Patrol K9 teams are assisting local law enforcement and emergency management agencies in the search for a missing hiker in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The NDHP said search efforts are continuing for Artoun Gostantain, who…
BFD crews respond after commercial truck crashes into home, causing significant structural damage
Bismarck, N.D. – A commercial truck crashed into a home in Bismarck on Saturday morning, causing significant structural damage and prompting firefighters to stabilize the residence before the vehicle could be removed. The Bismarck Fire Department said crews were dispatched at approximately 10:53 a.m. on…
North Dakota trooper arrests driver accused of DUI and marijuana possession after admitting they were still intoxicated from the night before
North Dakota – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper arrested a driver for DUI after the motorist allegedly admitted to still being intoxicated from the previous night. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Trooper Pulver stopped the driver on July 16 at approximately 11:16…
Tyler Parkway detour begins as Bismarck construction project moves forward
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced upcoming traffic changes and a temporary water service interruption as work continues on the Tyler Parkway construction project. According to city officials, a detour will be installed on Tyler Parkway beginning Monday, July 20, to allow crews…
North Dakota Highway Patrol urges drivers to prepare for sudden traffic stops after yesterday’s I-29 traffic backup caused by roadway buckle from extreme heat
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to stay alert during extreme heat after a roadway buckle caused a major traffic backup on Interstate 29 southbound in Fargo. According to the Highway Patrol, the congestion was caused by a pavement heave,…
Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz and two city commissioners officially sworn in for new four-year terms
Bismarck, N.D. – Mayor Mike Schmitz and Commissioners Matt Hull and Amelia Doll were officially sworn in during the Bismarck City Commission meeting, marking the start of their new four-year terms in office. The City of Bismarck said the oath of office was administered at…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver speeding over twice the limit, who said they were speeding because they were trying to get to a store before it closed
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a speeding stop in Hague after a driver was clocked traveling 55 mph in a 25 mph zone on Highway 11. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver told troopers they were speeding because they were…
North Dakota Gov. Armstrong joins President Trump to launch a historic chapter in the state’s ties to the nation’s 26th president by opening Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
North Dakota – North Dakota officials celebrated the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora on July 1, marking a milestone they said will preserve and share the legacy of the nation’s 26th president with future generations. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt….
Bismarck reminds residents of free downtown parking as new construction project begins
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is encouraging residents to continue visiting downtown businesses by reminding motorists that the first two hours of parking are free at the Third Street Parking Ramp and the Parkade during ongoing construction projects. According to city officials, visitors…
Driver with five prior DUI arrests accused of striking North Dakota Highway Patrol squad vehicle, trooper narrowly avoids injury
North Dakota – A North Dakota State Patrol trooper narrowly avoided serious injury late at night in Bismarck after his patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop involving an impaired driver. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the trooper had stopped a vehicle…
