Kitchen fire contained at East Rosser Avenue apartment in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment in east Bismarck on Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 23, 2026, crews were dispatched to a reported fire at a multi-family residence in the 3200 block of…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for excessive speeding on Highway 83
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a driver was stopped for traveling 96 mph in a 70 mph zone near mile marker 120 on Highway 83, located between Wilton and Washburn. The driver received a $150 fine and 10 points on…
Citizen Academy students visit city and county departments to learn about community planning
Bismarck, ND – The Citizen Academy returned to the City/County Building on Thursday for a session with staff from the Engineering, Planning, and Building Inspections Departments, as well as the Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Participants learned how each department contributes to the growth,…
Bismarck residents invited to provide input on 2026 sidewalk gaps project
Bismarck, ND – The City of Bismarck is requesting public input through Wednesday, February 18, for its 2026 Sidewalk Gaps project. Residents are encouraged to identify locations where sidewalks or crossings are missing and provide suggestions for improvements. The city has made a Sidewalk Suggestion…
Vehicle collides with train in Richland County, driver uninjured
North Dakota – A vehicle collided with a Canadian Pacific train on 165th Avenue SE on February 6, 2026. The 21-year-old driver was not injured and was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. North Dakota Highway Patrol officials reminded the…
Bismarck fire department responds to early morning structure fire at 400 West Avenue C, no injuries reported
Bismarck, N.D. — The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a structure fire in West Central Bismarck early Friday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m. on February 6, 2026, crews were dispatched to a single-family home on the 400 block of West Avenue C. Firefighters arrived around…
Bismarck Citizen Academy visits airport to learn about operations
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck’s Citizen Academy recently visited the Bismarck Airport to gain insight into the daily operations that keep air travel running smoothly in the region. During the visit, cadets learned about the various entities involved in airport operations, toured behind-the-scenes areas, and spoke…
North Dakota Highway Patrol honors bloodhound program volunteer with Colonel’s Award
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recognized Nancy of Boerner’s Bloodhounds & Bernese Mountain Dogs for 26 years of dedication to bloodhound programs nationwide. Nancy received the Colonel’s Award for Excellence, honoring her decades of integrity, consistency, and commitment to law enforcement and…
