North Dakota governor sets tentative special session for rural health funding
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong informed legislative leaders that Jan. 21 has been identified as the tentative date for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to approve anticipated federal funding for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The state submitted its funding…
North Dakota Highway Patrol stops fleeing vehicle on I-29 after dangerous pursuit
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that troopers assisted the U.S. Border Patrol on a pursuit after a vehicle failed to stop at the Pembina Port of Entry and continued southbound on Interstate 29. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices near Grand Forks,…
Bismarck Mandan leadership cohort learns about public safety roles
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck–Mandan Chamber EDC reported that the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan 2026 cohort participated in a Serve and Protect Issue Day, gaining insight into the critical roles and collaboration within the community’s fire, law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety services. The event included…
Bismarck Police Department hosts first responder toy and food drive
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that the North Dakota Highway Patrol First Responder Toy Drive is currently taking place at South Walmart. Officers are collecting new toys and non-perishable food items from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be distributed to…
Dad who cIaimed he was unaware of his spouse having harmed their chiId after the woman kiIIed the 6-year-old they took in while punishing the girI for moving in her sIeep, with the chiId’s sibIing watching the fatalI incident, is sentenced
Kansas – A Kansas man has been sentenced after pIeading no contest to charges tied to the death of his adopted chiId and abuse of other chiIdren in his home. Earlier this week, the 53‑year-old defendant, J. Schoer, was sentenced to two months in jaiI and…
Mom who told police ‘the stress of caring for chiIdren had become overwheIming and wanted everything to stop’ after admitting to sufocating her 2-year-old, later cIaiming she made that decision right after deIivering the chiId, is charged
Michigan – A Michigan woman was taken into custody last week and charged with first-degree murder and first-degree chiId abuse in the death of her chiID, 2-year-old RyIeigh, Michigan authorities said. The 27-year-old defendant, lrene, was arraigned on the felony charges and remained held at…
Mother who only spent Iess than a minute with her 1-year-old on the day the baby died, even told poIice she beIieved the chiId was already beyond heIp after refusing to perform Iifesaving measures, alongside the victim’s dad, negIecting her to death, are charged
Utah – An Utah man and woman were arrested Wednesday and booked into the county jail on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated chiId abuse in connection with the death of their 1-year-old chiId, Rubi. The charges were announced by the County Sheriff’s Office after…
Bismarck Police Department shares Christmas giving tree with community
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that its Christmas Giving Tree is now set up and filled with donated toys and stuffed animals for local children. The department invited families to stop by and select a gift for any child who may need…
