Paving work on 52nd Avenue nears completion as project stays on schedule
Bismarck, N.D. – Significant progress has been made on the 52nd Avenue construction project, with the roadway now fully paved with asphalt and connected to the new intersection at Century Avenue. Major concrete paving took place last Saturday, followed by another on Thursday, with an…
Bismarck Fire Department to host community open house at Fire Station Four on October 9
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department will host a community open house on Wednesday, October 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fire Station Four, located at 4103 Miriam Drive. The free event will feature auto extrication and firefighter rescue demonstrations, along with a…
Intersection of Vermont Avenue and Burlington Drive to close for three weeks for road construction
Bismarck, N.D. – The intersection of Vermont Avenue and Burlington Drive will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, for road construction. The work is expected to last approximately three weeks, depending on weather conditions. While the intersection will be closed, access to nearby…
Mom Ieft her chiIdren unattended when she Iost consciousness after using narcotics while driving, before her 7-year-old was found motionIess by her friend after the chiId was strangIed to death: police
Georgia – A Georgia woman, 32-year-old Candice, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder and second-degree crueIty to chiIdren following the death of her chiId, Mazzi, 7. The incident occurred earlier this year when Georgia authorities responded to a call about an unresponsive…
Man Ieft one of his chiIdren paraIyzed from the neck down, severeIy injured another by shooting him in the face and kiIIed their sibIing because he ‘beIieved he might be going to jaiI’, cIaiming he also pIanned to take his own Iife: DA
Michigan – A Michigan man was ordered to stand triaI after a preIiminary examination revealed sufficient evidence to proceed with charges stemming from a tragic shooting incident. The 44-year-old parent, J. Smarer, faces multiple felony counts, including open murder, two counts of assauIt with intent…
Traffic switch to take place Sept. 30 along U.S. Highway 2 and Dakota Parkway in Williston
North Dakota – Reede Construction announced it will implement a traffic switch on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to advance work on the U.S. Highway 2 and Dakota Parkway corridor in Williston. Crews will shift traffic Tuesday morning, with signage and traffic control in place before the…
Bismarck equipment operators earn top honors at annual public works roadeo
Bismarck, N.D. – City of Bismarck Heavy Equipment Operator Gary Steiner earned top honors in the Motor grader event and secured his second overall title at the Bismarck Public Works Equipment Operator Roadeo on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Steiner had previously won the overall title in…
Eastbound Bismarck Expressway reduced to one lane for roadway repairs between Washington and 3rd
Bismarck, N.D. – Beginning Monday, Sept. 29, after 8:15 a.m., eastbound traffic on the Bismarck Expressway will be reduced to one through lane between Washington Street and 3rd Street. City officials said the lane reduction is necessary to allow for roadway repairs. The work is…
