Gov. Kelly Armstrong breaks ground on North Dakota’s first women’s correctional facility focused on rehabilitation and reentry
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden joined staff and residents from the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to break ground on the Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC), the state’s new women’s correctional facility in Mandan. The event…
North Dakota Highway Patrol warns residents about ongoing scam involving fake prize winnings
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent claims of winnings from Publishers Clearing House. A local resident recently received a call stating they had won $2 million and that a state trooper, using the name “Gary…
City officials announce Bismarck mayor’s prayer breakfast to support Crisis Care Chaplaincy and first responders with guest speaker Alan Dohrmann
Bismarck, N.D. – The annual Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for May 20 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel, with proceeds benefiting Crisis Care Chaplaincy (CCC). The organization provides emotional and spiritual support to first responders and citizens in crisis situations. Tickets are available for…
Gov. Armstrong responds to court’s dismissal of lawsuit seeking to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong responded to the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, reaffirming the project’s importance to North Dakota’s energy infrastructure. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled against the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s attempt to…
Bismarck Fire Department conducts ice rescue training as ice conditions worsen
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department has been conducting ice rescue training as ice conditions continue to deteriorate. This annual exercise is part of the department’s efforts to ensure first responders are prepared for cold-weather emergencies. During the training, firefighters practice essential ice rescue…
Bismarck Citizen Academy concludes 2025 program with police department tour and training
Bismarck, N.D. – The 2025 session of Bismarck’s Citizen Academy officially wrapped up on Thursday with a visit to the Bismarck Police Department. Participants toured the facility, spoke with law enforcement staff about policing challenges, and learned about the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in…
Bismarck Fire Department extinguishes mobile home fire on Centennial Road, no injuries reported
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a mobile home on the northeast side of town early Friday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 2500 Centennial Road and arrived at 6:29 a.m. to find heavy smoke…
Woman, who is pregnant with her partner’s child, claims she was being strangIed by the man at the time, leading her to act in seIf-defense when she fatally stabed him in front of his parent; charged
North Carolina – Last week, authorities in North Carolina responded to a distress call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at a family residence. Upon arrival around 2 a.m., they discovered 20-year-old Shemare suffering from muItiple stab wounds. He was quickly rushed to a nearby…
North Dakota Department of Transportation begins construction at I-94 Exit 161 interchange; lane closures, bridge work, and roadway upgrades expected through 2026
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is embarking on an extensive construction project aimed at improving the Interstate 94 Exit 161 interchange in Bismarck. The project, which began in the spring of 2024, will continue through the summer of 2026 and will…
Public entrance to City of Bismarck’s public works building temporarily relocated on March 28 due to ongoing renovations
Bismarck, N.D. – The public entrance to the City of Bismarck’s Public Works building will be temporarily relocated on Friday, March 28. Typically, customers enter the building through doors on the southwest corner of 601 South 26th Street. During this temporary change, customers are requested…
