Mom who forced her chiId to Iie on the fIoor before stepping on her beIIy several times for spiIIing food, then kicked the 7-year-old for not cIeaning fast enough, causing fataI injuries, will likely face the capitaI penaIty: DA
Florida – A Florida woman will likely face capitaI punishment after being charged with first-degree murder and aggravated chiId abuse in connection with the death of her chiId, 7, earlier this year. Earlier this week, prosecutors announced their intent to seek the death penaIty against…
ChiId ‘had zero chance of surviving’ after his mother and her husband worked in tandem to deIiberately deny him food, beat, and eventually kiII the 8-year-old chiId while they had the best of everything: DA
Michigan – A Michigan man was ordered to spend the next eighteen to forty years behind bars for the death of his spouse’s child last year. The 37-year-old defendant, J. HiII, had pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide earlier this year, with feIony murder and first-degree…
Flooding affected I-94 at mile marker 301 in Barnes County, North Dakota Highway Patrol advised caution
North Dakota – About 13 hours ago, flooding impacted Interstate 94 at mile marker 301 in Barnes County, prompting warnings from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Officials urged drivers to slow down if they encountered emergency lights, standing water, or rushing water. Motorists were strongly…
East Century Avenue reconstruction project advances with paving and traffic shifts ahead of school year
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck city officials and Knife River Corporation provided an update on the ongoing East Century Avenue reconstruction project, highlighting recent progress, temporary roadway changes, and upcoming work. Currently, gravel travel is limited to entering and exiting at Stonewall Drive. Over the next…
Highway 83 culvert replacement project begins August 4 to improve drainage and safety
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Transportation will start the Highway 83 culvert replacement project on August 4, 2025. The project aims to improve drainage, enhance safety, and extend the roadway’s lifespan. Work includes replacing the existing structural steel pipe beneath U.S. Highway…
Six companies approved for $2.16 million in loans through North Dakota Development Fund
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that six companies received approval for a combined $2.16 million in loan funds from the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) during the second quarter of 2025. Shayden Akason, Deputy Director of Commerce Economic Development…
Bismarck police chief retires after more than 30 years of service
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department celebrated the retirement of Chief Dave Draovitch on August 1, honoring his more than three decades of dedicated service to the community. A packed retirement ceremony brought together BPD retirees, current officers, area law enforcement leaders, community figures,…
Skyline Boulevard to close for two weeks starting August 5 for road construction
Bismarck, N.D. – Skyline Boulevard between the East Walmart driveway and 15th Street will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2025, for road construction. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, a detour route will direct traffic via 43rd Avenue…
