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….
Two seriously injured in rollover crash south of Valley City as driver faces felony charge
North Dakota – Two men were seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Tuesday, July 22, 2025, on County Road 21 near the intersection with 43rd Street SE, just south of Valley City. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at…
Progress continues on East Century Avenue project in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has announced significant progress on the East Century Avenue reconstruction project, with traffic now moving on new concrete in the area between Stonewall Drive and Roosevelt Drive. According to a city update, three out of five paving sections…
Skyline Boulevard to close for two weeks beginning July 23 for road construction
Bismarck, N.D. – A planned full closure of Skyline Boulevard between State Street (US 83) and the East Walmart driveway will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to allow for road construction. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, motorists…
North Dakota requests federal disaster aid following severe storms in June
North Dakota – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has formally requested a presidential major disaster declaration after severe storms struck the state on June 20-21. The storms produced over 20 tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds, resulting in widespread destruction and preliminary public damage estimates nearing…
Governor Armstrong appoints new judge to South Central Judicial District
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Marina Spahr, a Bismarck attorney with over 30 years of experience in civil and criminal law, to fill the vacant judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. The appointment will take effect on September 15. Spahr currently…
Water line repairs prompt temporary closures and detours on Avenue C and surrounding streets
Bismarck, N.D. – Avenue C at Hannifin Street is scheduled for a full closure beginning Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to allow for water line repairs. The closure is expected to last two days. During this period, motorists will be directed to use a detour route…
North Dakota Highway Patrol recruits complete OC spray training
Oklahoma – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recently conducted Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training for their recruits. As part of the exercise, the trainees were sprayed in the face and then had to continue with a simulated arrest, overcoming the discomfort caused by the spray….
