Bismarck community development department seeks input on short-term rentals
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Community Development Department has launched an effort to understand how short-term rentals operate within the city and to identify basic standards that should apply to them. As part of this process, the department is inviting residents to share…
NDHP honors Trooper Beryl McLane on 71st anniversary of line-of-duty death
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol remembered Trooper Beryl McLane, who died in the line of duty on July 30, 1954. Badge number 218, which McLane wore, has been retired since that time, as it was issued only to him. McLane began his…
Road buckling on I-94 near Steele prompted lane closures and repairs
Steele, N.D. — Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 94 between mile markers 198 and 199 near Steele experienced road buckling in the westbound lanes, prompting lane closures and detours. The North Dakota Highway Patrol alerted drivers to the hazardous conditions and urged caution while traveling…
Driver arrested after high-speed chase on interstate 94 in Cass County
North Dakota – On July 26, 2025, a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a black Lexus traveling on Interstate 94 near mile marker 328. The driver failed to comply and led officers on a pursuit covering approximately 25 miles. The…
Yard waste collection site at Riverwood golf course parking lot to close temporarily for resurfacing
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced that Yard Waste Collection Site #2, located at the Riverwood Golf Course parking lot at 725 Riverwood Drive, will be temporarily closed on July 29 and 30, 2025. The closure is necessary to allow for resurfacing of the…
Bismarck city commission approves preliminary budget for 2026 with focus on public safety and infrastructure
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the city’s preliminary budget for 2026 during its regular meeting on July 22. The budget outlines key investments in public safety, infrastructure, and municipal operations, with final approval scheduled for the commission’s first regular meeting in…
Woman died because she decided that she wanted to have the baby and refused to undergo a procedure to end her pregnancy when she was brought to a clinic by her partner, who killed her the following day: DA
Virginia – A Virginia man was sentenced last week to two consecutive Iife terms plus eight years for the murder of his girIfriend, Raqiah, three years ago. The sentencing followed his April conviction on charges including first-degree murder, the death of a fetus, use of…
Bismarck Public Library to host one-hour game and puzzle flash sale on August 5
Bismarck, N.D. – The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library are bringing back their popular Game & Puzzle Flash Sale for one hour only on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A at…
