Man, who was Ieft in the care of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, cIaims he gave the chiId to eat and put him to sIeep, only to find him unresponsive after the chiId was found with multiple brain bIeeds and a broken coIIarbone, later dying from his injuries: DA
Georgia – A Georgia man was taken into custody last week and charged in connection with the death of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, MyIes WaIker after Georgia authorities said the lnfant suffered severe injuries while in the defendant’s, 24-year-old WiIIie, care. Deputies initially booked him…
Bismarck recognizes city employee for innovative contributions to water and sewer projects
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck recognized Daren Malard, an Engineering Technician III, as its City Star of the Month for his contributions to water and sewer infrastructure projects. Malard’s work includes the design and construction observation of rehabilitation projects and new development infrastructure….
ND Highway Patrol reminds drivers to move over and slow down after observing a crash scene earlier this week
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a reminder to drivers about the importance of the state’s Move Over Law after observing a crash scene earlier this week. Troopers noted that while many drivers moved over safely, some approached the scene at high…
Mom who cIaims another person had come into her room and smoked a controIIed substance near her 1-year-old baby and that she beIieved the chiId may have lngested or been exposed to it after finding her unresponsive, later pronounced dead, is charged
North Carolina – A North Carolina woman was taken into custody and charged with feIony chiId abuse and exposing a chiId to a controIIed substance in connection with the death of her 1-year-old baby, police said. The parent, 26-year-old B. Parkas, was being held under…
Man who asked his friend for a pIace to stay right after he kiIIed the mother of his chiId by physicaIIy assauIting her, later cIaiming that the woman had Ieft him aIone to care for their chiId and humiIiated him, has been charged
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with criminaI homicide in connection with the death of a woman found dead inside an apartment, Pennsylvania authorities confirmed. The defendant, 42-year-old A. RomuIus, was taken into custody last week following a multi-agency search, according…
Gov. Armstrong honors former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson following his death at 87
North Dakota – Former North Dakota Governor Allen I. Olson, who served as the state’s 28th governor from 1981 to 1984 and as attorney general from 1972 to 1980, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, at age 87. Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement honoring Olson’s…
Blizzard warning trimmed as northern Red River Valley conditions improve
Grand Forks, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported updates from the US National Weather Service in Grand Forks, noting that the Blizzard Warning has been reduced due to improving conditions in the northern Red River Valley. Officials said ongoing blowing snow continues to…
Bismarck Police Department welcomed families for 2025 Santa at the Station event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department welcomed families to its 2025 “Santa at the Station” event, giving the community a chance to visit with Santa before he returned to the North Pole. According to the department, officers enjoyed seeing the smiles, laughter, and holiday…
Governor Kelly Armstrong responds to final environmental impact statement on Dakota Access Pipeline
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement following the release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ final Environmental Impact Statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline, which recommends maintaining pipeline operations and reinstating the easement to cross Lake Oahe. According to the statement,…
Bismarck fire department holds pinning and promotional ceremony
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department held a pinning and promotional ceremony on December 17, 2025, at Fire Station 4 to recognize recent personnel achievements within the department. During the ceremony, the department recognized one new hire, three promotions to the rank of captain,…
