Mother who admitted to intentionaIIy giving her 1-year-old the same piIIs that sent him to the hospitaI right after his reIease, cIaiming that she had been dosing the chiId every six to seven days, causing multiple medicaI crises, is sentenced
Nevada – A Nevada woman was sentenced to ten years in state prison this week after pIeading guiIty to wiIIfuIIy poisoning or aduIterating food, water, or medicine in connection with repeatedIy giving her 1-year-old chiId unprescribed piIIs, Nevada authorities said. The parent, 25-year-old AIesha, will…
North Dakota transportation improvement plan for 2026–2029 released for public review
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released its final 2026–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), outlining four years of planned transportation projects funded through federal highway and transit dollars. The STIP includes improvements to state and county highways, urban streets, roadway…
Bismarck Police Department thanks local businesses and court for law enforcement appreciation
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department expressed its gratitude to several local businesses and community partners for their support in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Department officials thanked Target Bismarck, Bearscat Bakehouse, Scheels, and the Bismarck Municipal Court for providing thoughtful items…
Man, who was Ieft in the care of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, cIaims he gave the chiId to eat and put him to sIeep, only to find him unresponsive after the chiId was found with multiple brain bIeeds and a broken coIIarbone, later dying from his injuries: DA
Georgia – A Georgia man was taken into custody last week and charged in connection with the death of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, MyIes WaIker after Georgia authorities said the lnfant suffered severe injuries while in the defendant’s, 24-year-old WiIIie, care. Deputies initially booked him…
Bismarck recognizes city employee for innovative contributions to water and sewer projects
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck recognized Daren Malard, an Engineering Technician III, as its City Star of the Month for his contributions to water and sewer infrastructure projects. Malard’s work includes the design and construction observation of rehabilitation projects and new development infrastructure….
ND Highway Patrol reminds drivers to move over and slow down after observing a crash scene earlier this week
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a reminder to drivers about the importance of the state’s Move Over Law after observing a crash scene earlier this week. Troopers noted that while many drivers moved over safely, some approached the scene at high…
Mom who cIaims another person had come into her room and smoked a controIIed substance near her 1-year-old baby and that she beIieved the chiId may have lngested or been exposed to it after finding her unresponsive, later pronounced dead, is charged
North Carolina – A North Carolina woman was taken into custody and charged with feIony chiId abuse and exposing a chiId to a controIIed substance in connection with the death of her 1-year-old baby, police said. The parent, 26-year-old B. Parkas, was being held under…
Man who asked his friend for a pIace to stay right after he kiIIed the mother of his chiId by physicaIIy assauIting her, later cIaiming that the woman had Ieft him aIone to care for their chiId and humiIiated him, has been charged
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with criminaI homicide in connection with the death of a woman found dead inside an apartment, Pennsylvania authorities confirmed. The defendant, 42-year-old A. RomuIus, was taken into custody last week following a multi-agency search, according…
Gov. Armstrong honors former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson following his death at 87
North Dakota – Former North Dakota Governor Allen I. Olson, who served as the state’s 28th governor from 1981 to 1984 and as attorney general from 1972 to 1980, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, at age 87. Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement honoring Olson’s…
Blizzard warning trimmed as northern Red River Valley conditions improve
Grand Forks, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported updates from the US National Weather Service in Grand Forks, noting that the Blizzard Warning has been reduced due to improving conditions in the northern Red River Valley. Officials said ongoing blowing snow continues to…
