North Dakota Greenlights Underground CO2 Storage for Controversial Midwest Pipeline Project
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota regulators have granted approval for a critical component of a proposed carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline system that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest. The state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) recently gave the green light to a plan…
Bipartisan Legislation Passed to Support Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Bismarck, ND – Before adjourning for the holiday break, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at advancing the construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The legislation is designed to provide support for the establishment, preservation, and display of materials that document the…
North Dakota Without U.S. House Representation Until January
Bismarck, ND – As of midnight on December 14, Governor Kelly Armstrong officially vacated his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, leaving North Dakota without a voice in the lower chamber of Congress for the remainder of the year. Congresswoman-elect Julie Fedorchak, who won…
Bismarck Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly $88,000 from Employer
Bismarck, ND — A Bismarck woman has been arrested after being accused of embezzling nearly $88,000 from her employer. Nicole Nelson, who worked at Discover Health Chiropractic, allegedly wrote 44 unauthorized checks to herself, according to investigators. Nelson, who was employed by the chiropractic office,…
Burleigh County Senior Center Provides Warmth and Support for Local Seniors This Holiday Season
Bismarck, ND – The holiday season can be especially challenging for seniors, particularly for those who find themselves spending it alone. But at the Burleigh County Senior Center, efforts are being made to ensure that seniors in the Bismarck and Lincoln areas feel connected, supported,…
Senate Passes Bill to Enhance Law Enforcement in Tribal Areas
Bismarck, ND – The U.S. Senate has passed a bill aimed at addressing law enforcement needs in tribal communities, focusing on the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officers and bolstering resources for missing persons cases. The legislation, known as the Bridging…
Homeless Youth in Bismarck Face Grave Challenges, But Support Services Offer Hope
Bismarck, ND – It is a harsh reality that many young people in Bismarck and across North Dakota face: homelessness. In the last 30 days alone, more than 2,000 children and adolescents in the state have experienced homelessness, with 474 of them coming from the…
Three Injured in Rollover Crash on I-94 in Fargo
Fargo, ND — Three individuals were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 94 in Fargo on Monday afternoon, December 23, when icy road conditions led to a vehicle losing control and striking several trees. According to a press release from the North Dakota Highway…
Bismarck Woman Charged with Stealing $38,000 from Local Church
Bismarck, ND — A woman employed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing $38,000 from the church and making unauthorized purchases using its credit card. According to a police affidavit, Bismarck Police were contacted on December 20 by the…
Six Seriously Injured in Crash Involving Vans and Semi at Highway Intersection
Bismarck, ND – A crash involving two vans and a semi truck left six people seriously injured and nine others with minor injuries Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 22 in Reeder. Many of those injured were children. According to the…
