North Dakota transportation improvement plan for 2026–2029 released for public review
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released its final 2026–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), outlining four years of planned transportation projects funded through federal highway and transit dollars. The STIP includes improvements to state and county highways, urban streets, roadway…
Bismarck welcomes new class of Citizen Academy cadets for fifth year of program
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has welcomed a new group of participants to the Bismarck Citizen Academy as the program begins its fifth year of offering residents an inside look at local government operations. The first session, held Thursday evening, marked the start…
Bismarck Police Department thanks local businesses and court for law enforcement appreciation
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department expressed its gratitude to several local businesses and community partners for their support in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Department officials thanked Target Bismarck, Bearscat Bakehouse, Scheels, and the Bismarck Municipal Court for providing thoughtful items…
Man who became upset with his pregnant 17-year-old girIfriend and tried to kiII her after Iuring her for a walk because the expectant mother contacted his other girIfriend to teII her about their reIationship and posted about their baby on sociaI media, is sentenced
Kansas – A Kansas man was sentenced to fifteen years in prison on Wednesday after a judge imposed a one hundred and eighty-month term following his conviction on a charge of attempted first-degree murder for trying to drown his prgnant girIfriend in Kansas. A jury found…
Man, who was Ieft in the care of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, cIaims he gave the chiId to eat and put him to sIeep, only to find him unresponsive after the chiId was found with multiple brain bIeeds and a broken coIIarbone, later dying from his injuries: DA
Georgia – A Georgia man was taken into custody last week and charged in connection with the death of his girIfriend’s 6-month-old baby, MyIes WaIker after Georgia authorities said the lnfant suffered severe injuries while in the defendant’s, 24-year-old WiIIie, care. Deputies initially booked him…
Bismarck recognizes city employee for innovative contributions to water and sewer projects
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck recognized Daren Malard, an Engineering Technician III, as its City Star of the Month for his contributions to water and sewer infrastructure projects. Malard’s work includes the design and construction observation of rehabilitation projects and new development infrastructure….
ND Highway Patrol warns of icy conditions on I-94 in Stutsman and Barnes counties
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to multiple weather-related traffic incidents on I-94 in East Stutsman and Barnes counties, including vehicles entering ditches, several crashes, and a semi rollover that resulted in injuries. Officials said road conditions are icy due to freezing…
ND Highway Patrol reminds drivers to move over and slow down after observing a crash scene earlier this week
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a reminder to drivers about the importance of the state’s Move Over Law after observing a crash scene earlier this week. Troopers noted that while many drivers moved over safely, some approached the scene at high…
