North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong orders flags to half-staff Friday to honor victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all North Dakota government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Friday in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Armstrong also encouraged residents across North Dakota…
Sen. Cramer praises President Trump, says “his approval will provide much-needed support” as North Dakota receives federal resources after disaster declaration
North Dakota – Sen. Kevin Cramer said President Donald Trump’s approval of a major disaster declaration would provide “much needed support” as North Dakota communities continue recovering from severe storms that struck the state in June. “President Trump’s approval of this disaster declaration will provide…
North Dakota Highway Patrol arrests Bismarck man after stolen Mercury Grand Marquis rolls in I-94 crash, 49-year-old driver faces felony DUI and additional charges
Bismarck, N.D. – A 49-year-old Bismarck man was arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed and rolled near Valley City on Aug. 31. The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded around 5:35 p.m. to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of the I-94 westbound Exit 288 ramp…
Bismarck police celebrate young cancer survivor after final spinal appointment following 800+ days of chemotherapy
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Police Department celebrated a major milestone for Royce, a young cancer survivor who recently completed his final spinal appointment after more than 800 days of chemotherapy. Royce was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was just 5 years old….
Bismarck officials host FEMA representatives, Hoeven’s office for south flood control project tour
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck officials hosted representatives from FEMA Region VIII, the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and Sen. John Hoeven’s office for a tour of the proposed South Bismarck Flood Control Project. The tour focused on the location of the proposed project, which…
Bismarck hotel evacuated after electrical panel fire, no injuries reported
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at the Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center in south Bismarck Monday morning. At approximately 9:16 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2026, firefighters were dispatched after a report of a fire involving an electrical panel. When…
51-year-old man dies after vehicle strikes tree on South Washington Street
Bismarck, N.D. – A 51-year-old Bismarck man died Sunday after his vehicle struck a tree on South Washington Street, according to the Bismarck Police Department. The crash happened at about 1 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Washington Street. Police said the northbound vehicle,…
North Dakota driver hits 112 mph during attempted pass before traffic stop leads to DUI arrest involving alcohol and drugs and possession of Schedule I drug paraphernalia
North Dakota – A driver in northwest North Dakota was arrested after a traffic stop that began when the vehicle accelerated to 112 mph while passing another car, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The incident occurred Aug. 18 when a trooper observed the…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulates 36 new North Dakota law enforcement graduates
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulated the 36 newest graduates of the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy following their completion of training. Armstrong recognized the graduates for choosing careers in law enforcement and serving communities across the state. “You are the front line…
Retired Bismarck police chief receives Lone Eagle Award at North Dakota conference
Bismarck, N.D. – Retired Bismarck Police Department Chief Dave Draovitch was honored with the Lone Eagle Award during the North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s 115th Annual Conference in Minot. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley presented Draovitch with the award alongside Cass County Sheriff Jesse…
