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…
Bismarck Fire Department to host second annual Fire Prevention Week Open House with free family event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department is inviting families to its Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Fire Station 4. The free community event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 4103 Miriam Drive and will…
North Dakota Highway Patrol urges drivers to ‘take the extra 10 minutes’ after driver caused crash that injured several people by using an interstate median crossover to illegally turn around
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of using interstate median crossovers illegally after a crash near I-29 left three people injured, damaged three vehicles and frightened a dog that was among the seven total occupants. According to…
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong orders flags to half-staff Friday to honor victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all North Dakota government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Friday in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Armstrong also encouraged residents across North Dakota…
Bismarck police and fire departments battle for blood donations as Team Fire takes early lead with 37 units collected
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department is urging residents to take part in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive as Team Fire holds an early lead over Team Law following the first day of donations. After Day 1, Team Fire led Team…
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…
