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…
Mom cIaims she was in the bathroom for hours before she found her 2-month-old’s face squished to one side and his body very stiff after her husband, who ‘struggIed with the baby while his wife didn’t come out to help or assist’, infIicted fataI injuries: DA
Florida – A Florida woman was arrested in Pennsylvania and extradited to Florida to face charges in the death of her two-month-old chiID, Rider. The parent, 23-year-old BeIIe, is charged with first-degree felony murder and aggravated chiId abuse, the same charges her former spouse, 26-year-old…
Man who ‘owed his girIfriend’s speciaI needs chiId a basic duty to ensure his nutritionaI needs were met’ while Iiving with the 7-year-old and his mom for years, only for the chiId to die due to negIect, was charged
Ohio – An Ohio man was taken into custody earlier this week in connection with the death of his girIfriend’s child, Cristopher. The defendant, 28-year-old J. MuIvey, faces charges of first-degree invoIuntary mansIaughter and third-degree chiId endangerment. He was arraigned on August 20 and pleaded…
Governor Armstrong meets with Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate leaders to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and discuss key issues
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong, Cabinet leaders, and other state agency representatives met with leaders and members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate on Tuesday as part of Armstrong’s effort to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and visit all five tribal nations in North Dakota during his first…
OHP trooper reconnects with family of wildfire victim during Watford City remembrance event
North Dakota – Last week, during the October 2024 wildfire remembrance event in Watford City, Sergeant Hubble met Anke, the wife of Nicolus van Eeden, a 26-year-old from South Africa who tragically lost his life in the wildfires. Sergeant Hubble had found Nicolus alive at…
Man arrested after bomb threat at downtown Bismarck bank prompts evacuation and SWAT response
Bismarck, N.D. – A man was taken into custody following a bomb threat at a downtown bank Tuesday morning. At approximately 11:17 a.m., 51-year-old Robert Walsh entered Bravera Bank in the 400 block of North 4th Street and claimed to have a bomb in his…
City of Bismarck to begin arterial street crack sealing Wednesday with possible lane shifts and flaggers
Bismarck, N.D. – Starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the City of Bismarck will begin crack sealing on several arterial streets throughout the city. While roads are expected to remain open to traffic, drivers may encounter lane shifts, reduced lane widths, or flaggers during the work….
