North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation certifies 19 trainers in trauma-informed justice program
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (NDDOCR) announced that 19 team members from across the agency and partner facilities have been certified as trainers in the nationally recognized program How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice Systems. Developed by the Substance…
Bismarck diverts treated water to secondary drainage system during flood mitigation project near Tavis Road and the Missouri River
Bismarck, N.D. – A major flood mitigation project designed to protect Bismarck’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) reached a critical phase this week, with treated water potentially being diverted to an alternate discharge point into the Missouri River beginning today. The multi-year project has focused on…
Bismarck announces Labor Day closures, revised garbage and recycling schedule, and free landfill disposal dates
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck City offices and the landfill will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no garbage collection or curbside recycling collection on that day for the gold route. City officials announced that all…
North Dakota Highway Patrol honors K9 teams on International Dog Day
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol marked International Dog Day by recognizing its K9 teams and their role in public safety across the state. Officials highlighted that the specially trained dogs assist troopers in a variety of ways, including tracking missing persons and…
Traffic adjustments announced for Memorial Highway reconstruction as 46th Avenue Southeast intersection closes
North Dakota – As part of the ongoing Memorial Highway reconstruction project, traffic control at the 46th Avenue Southeast intersection is being adjusted to allow crews to safely complete underground utility and paving work. The North Dakota Department of Transportation announced that a full closure…
Three-vehicle crash west of Upham leaves one dead, NDHP investigating
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash late Saturday night involving three vehicles about 10 miles west of Upham. The crash occurred on August 23, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m. on 80th Street North. A 2006 Freightliner semi-truck was disabled…
Bismarck Police Department welcomes new officer after academy graduation
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced that Officer Stephens has graduated from the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. Following his graduation, he will begin patrol duties with the department. Officials commended his hard work and dedication, noting that graduation from the academy…
NDHP celebrates first-place finish at North American Inspectors Challenge
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recognized Trooper Hoaby for his achievement at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s North American Inspectors Challenge, held last week in Minneapolis. Trooper Hoaby earned first place in the Level V Passenger Carrier Inspector category, showcasing his expertise…
