Bismarck Forestry Division begins annual search for elm bark beetle habitats to protect elm trees from Dutch elm disease
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Forestry Division, led by City Forester Christy Ames-Davis, has officially begun its annual city-wide search for the over wintering and breeding habitat of the elm bark beetle, starting the week of March 24, 2025. This proactive effort is crucial in…
City officials announce ticket sales for 2025 Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker
Bismarck, N.D. – Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for May 20 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel. The event will feature retired Adjutant General Alan Dohrmann as the keynote speaker. Single tickets are priced at $25, while half…
Bismarck Police K9 Unit earns top honors at USPCA narcotics detection trial
Bismarck, N.D. – Earlier this month, the Bismarck Police K9 Unit participated in the Region 12 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Narcotics Detection Trial in Alexandria, Minnesota, competing with 56 K9 teams from across the region. Officer Wade Nordick and K9 Ember earned 1st…
Bismarck police seek public’s help in locating vehicle linked to ongoing investigation
Bismarck, N.D. -The Bismarck Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle connected to an incident that occurred last week. Authorities believe the driver may have key information to aid an ongoing investigation. Police are looking to speak with the driver…
Bismarck Fire Department hosts Citizen Academy for hands-on learning experience
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department recently welcomed participants of the Citizen Academy to Station 4, offering them an inside look at the daily operations and responsibilities of firefighters. The visit provided attendees with an opportunity to engage with fire department staff and learn…
North Dakota Highway Patrol assists Mandan Police Department in search for a young man who hasn’t been seen in days
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to assist the Mandan Police Department in the ongoing search for Renzo Bullhead. The patrol’s fixed-wing aircraft and K9 mantrailing teams remain actively involved in the daily efforts to locate Renzo and bring him home. Anyone…
Bismarck Roads & Streets Department continues city-wide street sweeping program with updated schedule
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Roads & Streets Department is continuing its city-wide street sweeping program. City crews will continue to sweep streets as outlined in the schedule below, weather permitting, until all residential streets have been completed. The department appreciates the cooperation…
North Dakota Department of Commerce supports energy efficiency improvements in public buildings across the state
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Commerce is assisting communities across the state in enhancing energy efficiency in public buildings through the Energy Conservation Grant (ECG) program. Over the past biennium, a total of $1,168,199 has been awarded to local governments for projects aimed…
Husband, whose spouse would put their chiIdren to sleep before trying to have intrcourse with several boys as young as 13 at a time, threatened to sIaughter one of her victims in front of her if they said anything about the abuse; charges
Indiana – A 31-year-old woman from Indiana is facing a series of new charges related to the se-ual exploitation of minors after her friend’s son and at least five other victims came forward to authorities with allegations of abuse. Initially arrested last year on charges…
Woman who failed to bring paperwork for her pet chose to take the animaI to the bathroom instead of calling someone to pick it up or forgoing her fIight, only to drrown it; charged
Florida – A Florida woman was arrested and charged with aggravated animaI crueIty, a third-degree felony, following a disturbing incident at an Florida airport (MCO) in December last year. The incident began on December 16, 2024, when the 57-year-old woman, AIison, attempted to board a…
