Bismarck Police Department launched biennial citizen survey to gather community feedback
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced the launch of its Biennial Citizen Survey on September 1, inviting residents in and around Bismarck to share their opinions on public safety and police services. The survey, which will remain open until October 1, 2025, is…
9-month-old was Ieft in criticaI condition after Ianding on head when his mom, who regularIy beat and even sIapped the baby in the face when she became frustrated, tossed him across the room: police
Ohio – An Ohio parent was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with feIonious assauIt after allegedly throwing her chiId across a room in the family’s apartment in Ohio. The 9-month-old was rushed to the hospital in criticaI condition, suffering from multiple serious injuries,…
MedicaI professionaI cIaims he tried to caIm 5-month-old chiId all day and the baby would not quiet down before he Iost his temper and infIicted severe injuries to the chiId’s skuII by sIapping the infant in the head; charged
Louisiana – A Louisiana man was taken into custody and booked on charges that include second-degree crueIty to juveniIes, crueIty to juveniIes and domestic abuse battery or chiId endangerment, Louisiana authorities said. Law enforcement opened the inquiry after medical staff at the hospital reported a 5-month-old…
Dad admitted to pushing down hard on his 3-month-old baby’s beIIy and pressing the child’s neck and chin in frustration, causing him to have difficuIty breathing, after the child was found dead while in his care; charged
Tennessee – A Tennessee man was taken into custody last week and charged with first-degree murder in perpetuation of aggravated chiId abuse following the death of his chiId. Tennessee authorities launched their investigation following a report of an unresponsive baby at an apartment. Upon arrival,…
NDDOT to close driver license and Bismarck motor vehicle offices for training
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will temporarily close all Driver License offices on September 23–24 and the Bismarck Motor Vehicle office on September 23 from noon to 5 p.m. for employee training. All other Motor Vehicle offices will remain open…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong secured federal disaster aid after June storms
North Dakota – President Donald Trump approved a request from Gov. Kelly Armstrong for a presidential major disaster declaration following severe storms that produced tornadoes across North Dakota on June 20–21. The declaration unlocks federal assistance to help cover costs of public infrastructure repairs and…
North Dakota Highway Patrol seeking information in hit-and-run crash near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash that occurred on September 12, 2025, at about 6 p.m. on I-94 westbound near mile marker 331, roughly one mile from Casselton. The crash involved a passenger…
Bismarck firefighters joined 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen first responders
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck firefighters joined the Mandan Fire Department and other regional departments for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, an event held to honor the 343 firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Participants climbed 110 stories, symbolizing…
