Driver arrested after high-speed chase on interstate 94 in Cass County
North Dakota – On July 26, 2025, a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a black Lexus traveling on Interstate 94 near mile marker 328. The driver failed to comply and led officers on a pursuit covering approximately 25 miles. The…
Bismarck city commission approves preliminary budget for 2026 with focus on public safety and infrastructure
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the city’s preliminary budget for 2026 during its regular meeting on July 22. The budget outlines key investments in public safety, infrastructure, and municipal operations, with final approval scheduled for the commission’s first regular meeting in…
Woman died because she decided that she wanted to have the baby and refused to undergo a procedure to end her pregnancy when she was brought to a clinic by her partner, who killed her the following day: DA
Virginia – A Virginia man was sentenced last week to two consecutive Iife terms plus eight years for the murder of his girIfriend, Raqiah, three years ago. The sentencing followed his April conviction on charges including first-degree murder, the death of a fetus, use of…
Bismarck Public Library to host one-hour game and puzzle flash sale on August 5
Bismarck, N.D. – The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library are bringing back their popular Game & Puzzle Flash Sale for one hour only on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A at…
Traffic signal repairs to cause lane reductions at Washington Street and Avenue C
Bismarck, N.D. — Motorists traveling through the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue C on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, should expect intermittent lane reductions due to scheduled traffic signal repair work. Crews will be working on one leg of the intersection at a time, with…
Bismarck names new police chief following unanimous commission vote
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has selected Jason Stugelmeyer as its next police chief, with his appointment officially taking effect on August 1. The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the recommendation during its regular meeting on July 22, following a hiring panel’s endorsement….
Skyline Boulevard to close for two weeks beginning July 23 for road construction
Bismarck, N.D. – A planned full closure of Skyline Boulevard between State Street (US 83) and the East Walmart driveway will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to allow for road construction. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, motorists…
North Dakota requests federal disaster aid following severe storms in June
North Dakota – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has formally requested a presidential major disaster declaration after severe storms struck the state on June 20-21. The storms produced over 20 tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds, resulting in widespread destruction and preliminary public damage estimates nearing…
Governor Armstrong appoints new judge to South Central Judicial District
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Marina Spahr, a Bismarck attorney with over 30 years of experience in civil and criminal law, to fill the vacant judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. The appointment will take effect on September 15. Spahr currently…
North Dakota DOT revises Bismarck/Mandan chip seal project plan to reduce traffic impact
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has announced updates to the ongoing chip seal project in the Bismarck/Mandan area following public feedback and internal review. Officials said adjustments are being made to minimize disruptions for drivers during the short construction season. As…
