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…
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….
