Driver arrested after high-speed chase on interstate 94 in Cass County
North Dakota – On July 26, 2025, a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a black Lexus traveling on Interstate 94 near mile marker 328. The driver failed to comply and led officers on a pursuit covering approximately 25 miles. The…
Yard waste collection site at Riverwood golf course parking lot to close temporarily for resurfacing
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced that Yard Waste Collection Site #2, located at the Riverwood Golf Course parking lot at 725 Riverwood Drive, will be temporarily closed on July 29 and 30, 2025. The closure is necessary to allow for resurfacing of the…
Bismarck city commission approves preliminary budget for 2026 with focus on public safety and infrastructure
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the city’s preliminary budget for 2026 during its regular meeting on July 22. The budget outlines key investments in public safety, infrastructure, and municipal operations, with final approval scheduled for the commission’s first regular meeting in…
Woman died because she decided that she wanted to have the baby and refused to undergo a procedure to end her pregnancy when she was brought to a clinic by her partner, who killed her the following day: DA
Virginia – A Virginia man was sentenced last week to two consecutive Iife terms plus eight years for the murder of his girIfriend, Raqiah, three years ago. The sentencing followed his April conviction on charges including first-degree murder, the death of a fetus, use of…
Bismarck Public Library to host one-hour game and puzzle flash sale on August 5
Bismarck, N.D. – The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library are bringing back their popular Game & Puzzle Flash Sale for one hour only on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A at…
North Dakota expands public alert system with new alerts for missing endangered adults
Bismarck, N.D. — The Bismarck Police Department and North Dakota Highway Patrol are raising awareness about updates to the state’s public alert system, including the launch of two new alerts designed to help locate missing endangered adults. The new alerts will take effect on August…
Traffic signal repairs to cause lane reductions at Washington Street and Avenue C
Bismarck, N.D. — Motorists traveling through the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue C on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, should expect intermittent lane reductions due to scheduled traffic signal repair work. Crews will be working on one leg of the intersection at a time, with…
Bismarck names new police chief following unanimous commission vote
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has selected Jason Stugelmeyer as its next police chief, with his appointment officially taking effect on August 1. The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved the recommendation during its regular meeting on July 22, following a hiring panel’s endorsement….
