North Dakota Highway Patrol urges caution as slippery roads lead to multiple incidents across the state
North Dakota – On the morning of April 2, 2025, the North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to numerous accidents and motorist assists across the state due to hazardous driving conditions. Troopers were on the scene of several crashes, providing traffic control and assisting stranded motorists. In…
Bismarck Fire Department extinguishes fire at unoccupied residence on North Griffin Street
Bismarck, N.D. – On the evening of March 31, 2025, the Bismarck Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a single-family residence in the 400 block of North Griffin Street in central Bismarck. The call came in at approximately 10:04 PM, prompting an immediate…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong breaks ground on North Dakota’s first women’s correctional facility focused on rehabilitation and reentry
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden joined staff and residents from the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to break ground on the Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC), the state’s new women’s correctional facility in Mandan. The event…
North Dakota Highway Patrol warns residents about ongoing scam involving fake prize winnings
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent claims of winnings from Publishers Clearing House. A local resident recently received a call stating they had won $2 million and that a state trooper, using the name “Gary…
City officials announce Bismarck mayor’s prayer breakfast to support Crisis Care Chaplaincy and first responders with guest speaker Alan Dohrmann
Bismarck, N.D. – The annual Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for May 20 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel, with proceeds benefiting Crisis Care Chaplaincy (CCC). The organization provides emotional and spiritual support to first responders and citizens in crisis situations. Tickets are available for…
Gov. Armstrong responds to court’s dismissal of lawsuit seeking to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong responded to the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, reaffirming the project’s importance to North Dakota’s energy infrastructure. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled against the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s attempt to…
Bismarck Fire Department conducts ice rescue training as ice conditions worsen
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department has been conducting ice rescue training as ice conditions continue to deteriorate. This annual exercise is part of the department’s efforts to ensure first responders are prepared for cold-weather emergencies. During the training, firefighters practice essential ice rescue…
Bismarck Citizen Academy concludes 2025 program with police department tour and training
Bismarck, N.D. – The 2025 session of Bismarck’s Citizen Academy officially wrapped up on Thursday with a visit to the Bismarck Police Department. Participants toured the facility, spoke with law enforcement staff about policing challenges, and learned about the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in…
