University of Mary leadership class brought breakfast to Bismarck patrol officers
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department received a show of appreciation from a local university leadership class after students delivered breakfast to patrol officers on March 20 at 7:44 p.m. The University of Mary leadership class brought the meal as a gesture of support…
Citizen academy cadets toured Fire Station #4 during training week
Bismarck, N.D. – Cadets participating in the Bismarck City Government’s Citizen Academy completed the second-to-last week of their program with a visit to Fire Station #4, where they observed the day-to-day responsibilities and training involved in the firefighting profession. During the visit on March 21…
I-94 eastbound closed after semi hauling potatoes overturns near mile marker 70
North Dakota – A portion of Interstate 94 eastbound was closed March 14 after a commercial motor vehicle hauling potatoes overturned near mile marker 70, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m., prompting officials to shut down the…
Bismarck Citizen Academy explores public health services at Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
Bismarck, N.D. – Last week, participants in the Bismarck Citizen Academy visited Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health to learn how the department provides essential public health services to residents of Bismarck and Burleigh County. Attendees received an overview of programs including vector control, vaccinations, restaurant inspections, foot…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for 100 mph on I-94 near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported that on March 12, a driver was stopped for traveling 100 mph in an 80 mph zone on Interstate 94 near mile marker 326, close to Casselton. The incident occurred during limited visibility from snow….
Traill County to hold public input meeting on Goose River bridge project
North Dakota – Traill County will host a public input meeting on Monday, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT to discuss proposed improvements to Structure No. 49-120-19.0, which spans the Goose River along Third Street Northeast in Hillsboro, North Dakota. The bridge is…
NDHP warns of icy roads in north central and northeast North Dakota
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol warned that icy conditions were reported on Highway 2/52 in Minot on the evening of March 12. Drivers in the North Central region of the state are advised to exercise caution, while travel in the Northeast is…
Citizen Academy explores 9-1-1 operations at CenCom
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck ND City Government reported that participants in the Citizen Academy visited the Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) to learn about how 9-1-1 calls are processed and how the center facilitates communication among first responders. The visit offered attendees an inside…
