Dad admitted to pushing down hard on his 3-month-old baby’s beIIy and pressing the child’s neck and chin in frustration, causing him to have difficuIty breathing, after the child was found dead while in his care; charged
Tennessee – A Tennessee man was taken into custody last week and charged with first-degree murder in perpetuation of aggravated chiId abuse following the death of his chiId. Tennessee authorities launched their investigation following a report of an unresponsive baby at an apartment. Upon arrival,…
NDDOT to close driver license and Bismarck motor vehicle offices for training
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will temporarily close all Driver License offices on September 23–24 and the Bismarck Motor Vehicle office on September 23 from noon to 5 p.m. for employee training. All other Motor Vehicle offices will remain open…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong secured federal disaster aid after June storms
North Dakota – President Donald Trump approved a request from Gov. Kelly Armstrong for a presidential major disaster declaration following severe storms that produced tornadoes across North Dakota on June 20–21. The declaration unlocks federal assistance to help cover costs of public infrastructure repairs and…
North Dakota Highway Patrol seeking information in hit-and-run crash near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash that occurred on September 12, 2025, at about 6 p.m. on I-94 westbound near mile marker 331, roughly one mile from Casselton. The crash involved a passenger…
Bismarck firefighters joined 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen first responders
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck firefighters joined the Mandan Fire Department and other regional departments for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, an event held to honor the 343 firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Participants climbed 110 stories, symbolizing…
Child died weeks after being returned to his bioIogicaI parents, who cIaimed the 1-year-old’s injuries were caused by a faII from a baby seat and rough pIay with his sibIing after causing his death: DA
New Mexico – A New Mexico coupIe were arrested earlier this week and each charged with chiId abuse resuIting in death, according to the county jail records. The arrests followed a lengthy investigation by the New Mexico authorities into the death of a chiId. New…
Mother who kiIIed her 2-month-old baby after faIIing asIeep with the chiId in her bed, then tried to revive the chiId herseIf after causing fataI injuries when she roIIed onto the infant while sIeeping, was arrested
Virginia – A Virginia woman was arrested last week and charged with feIony murder, chiId abuse and negIect causing serious injury, and crueIty and injury to chiIdren. These charges stem from the death of her chiId, Akari. According to Virginia authorities, officers responded to a…
Bismarck Transition Center resident recognized for lifesaving actions at Panera Bread
Bismarck, N.D. — Hailee Jacobs, a resident at the Bismarck Transition Center and employee at Panera Bread, was recognized for her quick response during a medical emergency in July. According to the North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Jacobs acted calmly when a co-worker…
