Governor Armstrong approves GPS monitoring expansion for transitional facilities
North Dakota – The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets for all residents of transitional facilities across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening real-time supervision and enhancing public safety. The North…
Citizen Academy cadets visit Bismarck Water Treatment Plant to learn about utility operations
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck ND City Government marked the start of the second half of its Citizen Academy program with a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s water infrastructure. Cadets traveled to Bismarck’s Water Treatment Plant to learn about Utility Operations, often referred to as…
Bismarck Police recognize community partners for supporting first responders during emergencies
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department is recognizing several local organizations for their continued support of first responders during lengthy and demanding emergency incidents. In a message shared Tuesday afternoon, the department extended appreciation to Crisis Care Chaplaincy, American Red Cross – North Dakota/NW…
Kitchen fire contained at East Rosser Avenue apartment in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment in east Bismarck on Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 23, 2026, crews were dispatched to a reported fire at a multi-family residence in the 3200 block of…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for excessive speeding on Highway 83
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a driver was stopped for traveling 96 mph in a 70 mph zone near mile marker 120 on Highway 83, located between Wilton and Washburn. The driver received a $150 fine and 10 points on…
Citizen Academy students visit city and county departments to learn about community planning
Bismarck, ND – The Citizen Academy returned to the City/County Building on Thursday for a session with staff from the Engineering, Planning, and Building Inspections Departments, as well as the Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Participants learned how each department contributes to the growth,…
Bismarck residents invited to provide input on 2026 sidewalk gaps project
Bismarck, ND – The City of Bismarck is requesting public input through Wednesday, February 18, for its 2026 Sidewalk Gaps project. Residents are encouraged to identify locations where sidewalks or crossings are missing and provide suggestions for improvements. The city has made a Sidewalk Suggestion…
Vehicle collides with train in Richland County, driver uninjured
North Dakota – A vehicle collided with a Canadian Pacific train on 165th Avenue SE on February 6, 2026. The 21-year-old driver was not injured and was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. North Dakota Highway Patrol officials reminded the…
