North Dakota opens $70 million state laboratory to strengthen disease detection and environmental monitoring
North Dakota – North Dakota officials have celebrated the opening of a new $70 million State Laboratory on the Capitol grounds, marking a major investment in the state’s ability to monitor public health, protect water quality and respond to emerging threats. Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, who…
Bismarck police thank community after Trunk or Treat event draws families and delivers 30,000 pieces of candy
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department is thanking residents after its annual Trunk or Treat event brought families together for an evening of Halloween festivities, with officers handing out approximately 30,000 pieces of candy. In an Oct. 22 post on Facebook, the department said…
Bismarck invites residents to weigh in on indoor recreation and sports facility plans at October 28 public meetings
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck and the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District are inviting residents to share their input on plans for a potential indoor recreation and sports facility during public meetings scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. The meetings will provide updates on…
Bismarck shares Tyler Parkway construction update as crews target October completion for major work and vandalism causes tens of thousands in damage
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has shared an update on the Tyler Parkway Extension project, with crews aiming to complete several major construction tasks by the end of October while dealing with repeated vandalism at the work site. According to an update from…
Bismarck moves forward with $6.5 million Fire Station 6 in south Bismarck to improve emergency response times
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is moving forward with plans for a new fire station in the southern part of the city, with the proposed facility expected to cost approximately $6.5 million and help improve emergency response times. Fire Station 6 will be…
North Dakota Highway Patrol responds after semi hauling anhydrous ammonia rolls over near Devils Lake
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a traffic advisory after a semi-truck hauling anhydrous ammonia rolled over near Devils Lake on Monday afternoon, October 5. The rollover occurred at approximately 3 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 20, according…
Bismarck Fire Department responds to accidental fire at Butler Machinery, sprinkler system limits damage to one service bay
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at the Butler Machinery facility in northwest Bismarck on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, after a mechanical failure caused combustible liquid to ignite on a hot engine exhaust. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 1:21…
Bismarck Police identify 17-year-old boy who died days after crash that killed 16-year-old girl, investigate alleged street racing
Bismarck, N.D. – A 17-year-old boy from Mandan has died from injuries sustained in an October 2 crash in Bismarck that previously claimed the life of another teenage passenger, according to police. Benjamin Moch died October 5 at a local hospital, three days after the…
