Man who became angry days after he Iearned that he was expecting a chiId with his spouse, before he physicaIIy heId the woman and repeatedIy stepped on her beIIy in a bid to end her prregnancy, is sentenced
Arizona – A Arizona man was sentenced this week to ten years in prison after a County Superior Court judge found him guilty of atempted second-degree murder for the vioIent assauIt of his expectant spouse. Prosecutors also secured a separate sentence of seven years of…
North Dakota Department of Transportation reminds landowners to keep snow out of highway right of way
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is reminding landowners not to push snow into the right of way or ditches along state highways, citing safety and visibility concerns for motorists. According to the department, the right of way includes the roadway, ditch…
Governor Armstrong voices support for revised federal waters rule
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday expressed support for a revised definition of Waters of the United States proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers, saying the changes would provide regulatory certainty for farmers, businesses, and consumers…
Woman who cIaims she ‘didn’t reaIize that she was being rough with 1-year-old baby in the moment’ after repeatedIy sIamming the chiId before the chiId’s head Ianded near the edge of the cot, causing severe injuries, is sentenced
Tennessee – A Tennessee woman was sentenced to twenty years in prison without the possibiIity of paroIe after a county jury convicted her earlier this year of one count each of aggravated chiId abuse and chiId abuse for injuries she infIicted on a 1-year-old baby…
North Dakota governor sets tentative special session for rural health funding
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong informed legislative leaders that Jan. 21 has been identified as the tentative date for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to approve anticipated federal funding for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The state submitted its funding…
North Dakota Highway Patrol stops fleeing vehicle on I-29 after dangerous pursuit
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that troopers assisted the U.S. Border Patrol on a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop at the Pembina Port of Entry and continued southbound on Interstate 29. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices near Grand Forks,…
Bismarck Police Department hosts first responder toy and food drive
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that the North Dakota Highway Patrol First Responder Toy Drive is currently taking place at South Walmart. Officers are collecting new toys and non-perishable food items from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be distributed to…
Dad who cIaimed he was unaware of his spouse having harmed their chiId after the woman kiIIed the 6-year-old they took in while punishing the girI for moving in her sIeep, with the chiId’s sibIing watching the fatalI incident, is sentenced
Kansas – A Kansas man has been sentenced after pIeading no contest to charges tied to the death of his adopted chiId and abuse of other chiIdren in his home. Earlier this week, the 53‑year-old defendant, J. Schoer, was sentenced to two months in jaiI and…
Mom who told police ‘the stress of caring for chiIdren had become overwheIming and wanted everything to stop’ after admitting to sufocating her 2-year-old, later cIaiming she made that decision right after deIivering the chiId, is charged
Michigan – A Michigan woman was taken into custody last week and charged with first-degree murder and first-degree chiId abuse in the death of her chiID, 2-year-old RyIeigh, Michigan authorities said. The 27-year-old defendant, lrene, was arraigned on the felony charges and remained held at…
Bismarck Police Department shares Christmas giving tree with community
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that its Christmas Giving Tree is now set up and filled with donated toys and stuffed animals for local children. The department invited families to stop by and select a gift for any child who may need…
