Sen. Cramer praises President Trump, says “his approval will provide much-needed support” as North Dakota receives federal resources after disaster declaration
North Dakota – Sen. Kevin Cramer said President Donald Trump’s approval of a major disaster declaration would provide “much needed support” as North Dakota communities continue recovering from severe storms that struck the state in June. “President Trump’s approval of this disaster declaration will provide…
Gov. Armstrong suffers major setback as North Dakota House rejects his push to permanently ban controversial substance after Senate approves measure
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong called on North Dakota lawmakers to permanently ban kratom during his State of the State Address on Sept. 2, warning that the unregulated substance had become a public safety and public health concern. “We are here to address a…
North Dakota Highway Patrol arrests Bismarck man after stolen Mercury Grand Marquis rolls in I-94 crash, 49-year-old driver faces felony DUI and additional charges
Bismarck, N.D. – A 49-year-old Bismarck man was arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed and rolled near Valley City on Aug. 31. The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded around 5:35 p.m. to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of the I-94 westbound Exit 288 ramp…
Washington Street to close for week as crews replace underground water lines
Bismarck, N.D. – Washington Street is scheduled to close from Divide Avenue to Owens Avenue beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, while crews replace underground water lines. The closure is expected to last about one week. During the work, drivers will be detoured along Divide Avenue, 4th…
Bismarck police celebrate young cancer survivor after final spinal appointment following 800+ days of chemotherapy
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Police Department celebrated a major milestone for Royce, a young cancer survivor who recently completed his final spinal appointment after more than 800 days of chemotherapy. Royce was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was just 5 years old….
Gov. Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Goehring announce additional $2 million for North Dakota drought relief program after demand surges
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined the State Water Commission in announcing an additional $2 million in funding for North Dakota’s Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program as demand quickly exceeded the program’s initial funding. The State…
North Dakota man arrested for DUI after rear-ending SUV at stop sign, vehicle bursts into flames and preliminary breath test shows a breath alcohol concentration of .174
North Dakota – A North Dakota man was arrested for driving under the influence after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon left his vehicle engulfed in flames, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:04 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the…
Farm equipment becomes stuck under I-94 overpass, forcing eastbound closure and causing traffic delays before lanes reopen
North Dakota – All eastbound lanes of I-94 at mile marker 205 reopened Friday evening after a temporary closure caused by farm equipment becoming stuck under an overpass, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol initially reported the closure at approximately 6:36…
