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…
U.S. Senate Passes $895 Billion Defense Authorization Act with Key Provisions for North Dakota
Bismarck, ND — The U.S. Senate has passed the $895 billion Defense Authorization Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will fund the U.S. military through 2025. The bill includes significant allocations for military operations across the country, with notable provisions for North Dakota’s defense…
Two Hebron Men Face Felony Meth Charges After Traffic Stop in Morton County
Bismarck, ND – Two men from Hebron are facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Morton County, where they were allegedly caught with methamphetamine and marijuana. The men, Dale Klein and Jack Gates, were arrested after a Highway Patrol trooper stopped their vehicle…
Bismarck Woman Faces Federal Charges After Authorities Seize 29 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Bismarck, ND – A Bismarck woman is facing federal drug charges after authorities allegedly discovered nearly 29 pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle during a traffic stop last month. Charice Figuieredo, 43, has been charged with conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute…
Fire Breaks Out in Wheatland Village, Occupant Treated for Smoke Inhalation
Minot, ND — A structure fire broke out in the Wheatland Village Community on Monday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local firefighters. The blaze, which started shortly after 3 p.m., left the building with heavy smoke damage but was quickly contained. The sole occupant…
Statewide Effort to Combat Drunk Driving with Extra Patrols This Holiday Season
Bismarck, ND – Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota are ramping up efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads this holiday season. As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign, which is coordinated through the state’s Vision Zero initiative, additional patrols…
