Man told poIice his feIIow jaiImate asked him to carry out a two-part deal, which included confronting the woman, who saw the older man kiII someone, verbaIIy and then burning her home down; charged
Texas – A Texas maw was already in a county jail in Texas on assauIt famiIy vioIence charges when authorities added two new feIony counts – attempted tampering with a witness and attempted tampering with evidence. Texas authorities say the new charges came after jail…
Grain truck rollover temporarily closed lanes near Broadway Bridge in Minot
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a 2008 Kenworth truck hauling grain rolled over near the Broadway Bridge in Minot on Wednesday afternoon, spilling grain onto the westbound lanes of U.S. Highways 2 and 52. The crash occurred at approximately 2:54…
Bismarck Police report Day 1 results of Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department shared the first day’s results from the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, showing Team Law with 30 donations and Team Fire with 15. Organizers said turnout was much lower than needed and encouraged more residents to participate….
NDDOT to begin fall mowing operations along state highways in September
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced that fall mowing operations along state highways will begin in early to mid-September. The work is intended to prepare roadways for winter and help minimize drifting snow. Landowners planning to mow non-interstate ditches for…
Motorcycle crash in Bismarck sends 28-year-old rider to hospital with serious injuries
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a 28-year-old man from Bismarck was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash early Sunday, Aug. 31, at approximately 12:25 a.m. According to authorities, the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the rider for a…
Bismarck Police Department launches biennial citizen survey to gather community feedback
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced the launch of its Biennial Citizen Survey, inviting residents in and around Bismarck to share their opinions on public safety and police services. The survey, open from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1, 2025, is designed to help…
Woman cIaims ‘nothing was ever done’ by her parent and the parent’s spouse when she told them that she was moIested by an aduIt when she was 7 years old after pIanning to kiII them both; charged
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin woman, 43-year-old L. Fecht, was arrested earlier this week and charged with two counts of consplracy to commit first-degree intentionaI homicide. The charges stem from her alleged attempts to hire someone to kiII her parent and her parent’s spouse. According to…
Woman dared parent to call ChiId Protective Services and warned the man that if he did not take the baby, someone eIse might, after Ieaving the chiId aIone outside for nearIy an hour and going home to drink; charged
Texas – A Texas woman was arrested after she allegedly left a chiId outside the father’s apartment and notified him with a message, daring him to call theauthorities. The woman, identified as AshIey BaiIey, was taken into custody last week and charged with one count of…
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation certifies 19 trainers in trauma-informed justice program
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (NDDOCR) announced that 19 team members from across the agency and partner facilities have been certified as trainers in the nationally recognized program How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice Systems. Developed by the Substance…
Bismarck diverts treated water to secondary drainage system during flood mitigation project near Tavis Road and the Missouri River
Bismarck, N.D. – A major flood mitigation project designed to protect Bismarck’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) reached a critical phase this week, with treated water potentially being diverted to an alternate discharge point into the Missouri River beginning today. The multi-year project has focused on…
