North Dakota Gov. Armstrong responds to bipartisan permitting bill, says ‘you only need to stop linear infrastructure in one place to stop an entire project’ while backing effort to streamline permitting process
North Dakota – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong is backing a bipartisan Senate permitting agreement, saying the legislation could make it easier to move major energy and infrastructure projects forward while providing greater certainty in the federal approval process. “As I often say, you only…
North Dakota Highway Patrol shares body camera footage after driver without headlights or taillights fails to stop, refuses commands and resists troopers on I-94
North Dakota – On March 31, 2026, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers conducted an impaired driving investigation in West Fargo after stopping a vehicle traveling on I-94 at night without headlights or taillights. The driver initially failed to stop for troopers and eventually pulled into…
Bismarck Fire Department invites families to Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House with demonstrations, activities and fire safety tips
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department will host its Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8, inviting families to Fire Station 4 for an evening focused on fire safety, community activities and demonstrations. The free event will take place from…
Bismarck police investigate suspected swatting attempt after hoax threat reports gun and bomb at high school
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck police are investigating a suspected swatting attempt after a caller reported an emergency at Bismarck High School, claiming she was hiding in a bathroom while her boyfriend was in the school parking lot threatening her with a gun and bomb. The…
Bismarck police investigate fatal crash that killed 16-year-old Mandan girl after Infiniti crashes into Chevy Equinox
Bismarck, N.D. – A 16-year-old girl from Mandan died after a two-vehicle crash Friday night at the intersection of West Main Avenue and Missouri Avenue in Bismarck, according to the Bismarck Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at about 8:35 p.m. Oct. 2. The…
Elderly Tennessee woman sues North Dakota authorities for $10 million after AI facial recognition error turned her into bank theft suspect and sent her to jail for months
North Dakota – A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo and a Fargo police detective for $10 million after an artificial intelligence facial recognition system allegedly identified her as a possible suspect in a North Dakota bank theft investigation, leading to her arrest…
NDHP trooper cites driver going nearly twice the speed limit in 45 mph zone, driver’s excuse was they were trying to convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour while driving
North Dakota – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper stopped a driver after they were caught traveling 79 mph in a 45 mph zone on Highway 52 near Kenmare on Sept. 17. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver told the trooper they…
Bismarck’s Tyler Parkway reopens to traffic after roundabouts installed at two intersections
Bismarck, N.D. – Tyler Parkway between Country West Road and Valley Drive has reopened to traffic after construction crews completed the main portion of a project that added two new roundabouts. The City of Bismarck announced the reopening, saying vehicles can once again use the…
