Kitchen fire contained at East Rosser Avenue apartment in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment in east Bismarck on Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 23, 2026, crews were dispatched to a reported fire at a multi-family residence in the 3200 block of…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for excessive speeding on Highway 83
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a driver was stopped for traveling 96 mph in a 70 mph zone near mile marker 120 on Highway 83, located between Wilton and Washburn. The driver received a $150 fine and 10 points on…
Citizen Academy students visit city and county departments to learn about community planning
Bismarck, ND – The Citizen Academy returned to the City/County Building on Thursday for a session with staff from the Engineering, Planning, and Building Inspections Departments, as well as the Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Participants learned how each department contributes to the growth,…
Vehicle collides with train in Richland County, driver uninjured
North Dakota – A vehicle collided with a Canadian Pacific train on 165th Avenue SE on February 6, 2026. The 21-year-old driver was not injured and was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. North Dakota Highway Patrol officials reminded the…
Bismarck Citizen Academy visits airport to learn about operations
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck’s Citizen Academy recently visited the Bismarck Airport to gain insight into the daily operations that keep air travel running smoothly in the region. During the visit, cadets learned about the various entities involved in airport operations, toured behind-the-scenes areas, and spoke…
Bismarck seeks public input for 2026 sidewalk gaps project
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is requesting public feedback for its 2026 Sidewalk Gaps project. Residents are invited to suggest locations where sidewalks or pedestrian crossings are needed. Comments can be submitted through Wednesday, February 18, using the City’s Sidewalk Suggestion Tool online…
Bismarck firefighters extinguish overnight house fire in west central neighborhood
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department extinguished a structure fire late Wednesday night at a single-family home in west central Bismarck. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 11:38 p.m. on February 4, 2026, to a residence in the 400 block of West Avenue C….
Early bird registration open for 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference
North Dakota – Early bird registration for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference closes Monday, February 9. The annual event will take place March 10-11 at the Bismarck Event Center and is expected to draw nearly 1,000 transportation professionals from across the state and region. “Each…
North Dakota Highway Patrol warns of slick roads after snow and strong winds
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol warned drivers of slick road conditions caused by snow and strong winds across much of the state. Officials reported that northbound I-29 and eastbound I-94, as of 11:00 PM on January 31, 2026, were especially hazardous. Motorists were…
25-year-old man arrested, charged with murder following stabbing on Porter Avenue
Bismarck, N.D. – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of John Leier, which occurred on Friday, January 30, 2026. Erian Fox, 25, was taken into custody shortly after Bismarck police responded to a call for service in the 1000 block…
