North Dakota expands public alert system with new alerts for missing endangered adults
Bismarck, N.D. — The Bismarck Police Department and North Dakota Highway Patrol are raising awareness about updates to the state’s public alert system, including the launch of two new alerts designed to help locate missing endangered adults. The new alerts will take effect on August…
Traffic signal repairs to cause lane reductions at Washington Street and Avenue C
Bismarck, N.D. — Motorists traveling through the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue C on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, should expect intermittent lane reductions due to scheduled traffic signal repair work. Crews will be working on one leg of the intersection at a time, with…
Bismarck names new police chief following unanimous commission vote
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has selected Jason Stugelmeyer as its next police chief, with his appointment officially taking effect on August 1. The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the recommendation during its regular meeting on July 22, following a hiring panel’s endorsement….
Two seriously injured in rollover crash south of Valley City as driver faces felony charge
North Dakota – Two men were seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Tuesday, July 22, 2025, on County Road 21 near the intersection with 43rd Street SE, just south of Valley City. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at…
Progress continues on East Century Avenue project in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has announced significant progress on the East Century Avenue reconstruction project, with traffic now moving on new concrete in the area between Stonewall Drive and Roosevelt Drive. According to a city update, three out of five paving sections…
Skyline Boulevard to close for two weeks beginning July 23 for road construction
Bismarck, N.D. – A planned full closure of Skyline Boulevard between State Street (US 83) and the East Walmart driveway will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to allow for road construction. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, motorists…
North Dakota requests federal disaster aid following severe storms in June
North Dakota – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has formally requested a presidential major disaster declaration after severe storms struck the state on June 20-21. The storms produced over 20 tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds, resulting in widespread destruction and preliminary public damage estimates nearing…
Governor Armstrong appoints new judge to South Central Judicial District
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Marina Spahr, a Bismarck attorney with over 30 years of experience in civil and criminal law, to fill the vacant judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. The appointment will take effect on September 15. Spahr currently…