65-year-old woman charged in decades-old cold case after newborn baby was found dead with plastic covering her face, told investigators, “Maybe it was me”
North Dakota – A 65-year-old woman, N. Trotier, was arrested earlier this week and charged with murder in connection with the death of her newborn child more than four decades ago in North Dakota, according to court documents and multiple reports. The case, long known…
Bismarck Citizen Academy concludes with recognition ceremony after 12-week program
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced the completion of its 2026 Citizen Academy, with participants recognized during a ceremony held at a recent City Commission meeting. The Citizen Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide residents, business owners, and students with a…
Bismarck Public Works provides update on curb stop repairs and reporting process
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Public Works shared information this week explaining how crews handle curb stop repairs and how residents can request service for issues on their property. Officials said curb stops, which can sometimes pop out of the ground, can be lowered, repaired, or…
Bismarck Fire Department to conduct emergency response drill simulating chlorine gas leak at water treatment plant
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department and the Public Works Water Treatment Plant announced plans to conduct an emergency response training drill on April 17, 2026. The exercise will take place at the water treatment facility located at 615 River Road between 10 a.m….
North Dakota man claims self-defense after fatally stabbing a homeowner, telling police the victim forced entry into the home and assaulted him with a knife
North Dakota – A North Dakota man, 36-year-old S. EagIe was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at a home in Biismarck. Charging EagIe is currently being held at the BurIeigh County Jail on a Class AA felony…
Gov. Armstrong signs executive order to maintain high readiness levels ensuring personnel and resources are ready for deployment for America 250 events and library opening
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order directing state agencies to prepare personnel and resources to assist with response efforts during the America 250 celebrations over the July 4 holiday, including the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora….
Gov. Armstrong presents executive budget guidelines calling on agencies to hold spending or reduce budgets by up to 10% as state works to close nearly $800 million gap by 2032
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented his executive budget guidelines for the next biennium, directing state agencies to hold spending steady or implement reductions as part of a long-term effort to align general fund spending with revenues by 2032. “Twenty years of growth in…
Bismarck shares proposed zoning map as part of land development code overhaul
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced a proposed zoning map as part of its ongoing effort to overhaul Title 14 and establish a new Land Development Code. City officials said the update is intended to modernize zoning regulations and better guide future growth…
