OHP trooper reconnects with family of wildfire victim during Watford City remembrance event
North Dakota – Last week, during the October 2024 wildfire remembrance event in Watford City, Sergeant Hubble met Anke, the wife of Nicolus van Eeden, a 26-year-old from South Africa who tragically lost his life in the wildfires. Sergeant Hubble had found Nicolus alive at…
Man arrested after bomb threat at downtown Bismarck bank prompts evacuation and SWAT response
Bismarck, N.D. – A man was taken into custody following a bomb threat at a downtown bank Tuesday morning. At approximately 11:17 a.m., 51-year-old Robert Walsh entered Bravera Bank in the 400 block of North 4th Street and claimed to have a bomb in his…
City of Bismarck to begin arterial street crack sealing Wednesday with possible lane shifts and flaggers
Bismarck, N.D. – Starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the City of Bismarck will begin crack sealing on several arterial streets throughout the city. While roads are expected to remain open to traffic, drivers may encounter lane shifts, reduced lane widths, or flaggers during the work….
North Dakota Highway Patrol issues fog advisory urging drivers to slow down
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a fog advisory for the state, warning drivers that visibility is poor in many areas this morning. Motorists are advised to drive below the posted speed limit and use their headlights and taillights when weather conditions…
ND Department of Transportation to close ramps temporarily on I-94 for maintenance
Bismarck, N.D. – Temporary ramp closures are expected Thursday, August 21, at the Interstate 94 westbound exit to South Expressway (Exit 156) and the southbound off-ramp from South Expressway to Main Avenue in Bismarck. Maintenance work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and…
North Dakota Highway Patrol highlights K9 teams’ role in capture of fugitive
North Dakota – According to the state officials, Oklahoma Highway Patrol K9 teams played a critical role in the capture of Michael Brown in Anaconda just over a week after he had evaded police for seven days. The FBI called in the K9 units, which…
Bismarck Police Department honors lieutenant retiring after 29 years of service
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department celebrated the retirement of a lieutenant who served the department and the community for 29 years. Over nearly three decades, the lieutenant worked with integrity and professionalism, providing leadership and mentorship to fellow officers. Throughout his career, he…
6-year-old dies after his father’s wife compIained to the man about the chiId’s behavior before the parent, who cIaimed the injuries were seIf-infIicted, forcefuIIy sIammed the boy to the bedroom fIoor: police
Indiana – An Indiana coupIe, 29-year-old FrankIin and 27-year-old Cheyene, were taken into custody last week in connection with the death of the man’s child, 6. The child had been brought to a local hospital earlier this month, initially reported to have hit himseIf before…
