Bismarck (CSi) U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp joined a bipartisan group of 19 other senators in pushing for continued federal funding for Essential Air Service (EAS)—a program that guarantees airports in North Dakota communities like Devils Lake, Dickinson, and Jamestown have affordable air travel, which helps support the local economies. The […]
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“Andrew’s Law,” new protections for informants
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislators are close to enacting new protections for drug informants, more than three years after a 20-year-old college student working undercover was found dead in a river with a bullet in his head and backpack of rocks tied to his body. The bill, called […]
Two unopposed VC school board election
Valley City (CSi) The two incumbent Valley City School Board members will run unopposed for the June 13, 2017 elections. Incumbent At-Large School Board member, Patrick (Mike) Callahan, and incumbent Rural School Board Member Ryan Mathias will run unopposed. They filed their letters of intent to run by the April […]
Beware of salmonellosis at Easter time
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) warns of the potential danger to people who come into contact with live poultry, especially chicks, ducklings and other baby birds. Contact with live poultry or their environments can be a source of human bacterial infections. Multistate outbreaks of salmonellosis, an […]
Jamestown & Valley City among safest in ND
Jamestown (CSi) The National Council for Home Safety and Security has announced its annual Safest Cities in North Dakota Report for 2017. The top five safest cities in North Dakota is led by the state capital of Bismarck. That’s followed by West Fargo, Wahpeton, Valley City and Jamestown rounding out […]
Board of Equalization approves value increases
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Board of Equalization, has approved increases to the values used to calculate property taxes. No residents commented on property values during the meeting. City Assessor, Jamison Veil, requested a four percent increase in the value of residential property and a 5 percent increase in valuation […]
Burgum ceremonial signing education bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (April 11, 2017) – Gov. Doug Burgum, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler, state legislators and others participated Tuesday in a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 2186, which promotes innovative approaches to education in North Dakota. “This bill takes a crucial step in the right direction, empowering local […]
Former Jamestown Police officer filing federal lawsuit
Jamestown (KFGO) – A former Jamestown police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Jamestown and Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger. KFGO Radio reports, Thomas Nagel claims his civil rights were violated because he was fired in retaliation for communicating with a Fargo TV news reporter. Nagel […]
City has opening Shade Tree & Fire Code board
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is currently accepting applications for the following: Fire Code Board of Appeals—term to November 2019 Shade Tree Committee—Unexpired term to April 2018 Anyone interested in serving on the above committees/boards should complete an “Application for Appointment”. The application may be obtained in person at […]
Crash 17 St SW & Hwy 281 S sends 1 to hospital
Jamestown (CSi) A crash at 17th Street SW and Highway 281 South in Jamestown Monday morning, sent one individual to the hospital. [easyrotator]erc_33_1491840374[/easyrotator] The crash involved a Dodge Ram pickup truck, a Dodge Durango SUV, and a Ford Focus. Jamestown Police Lt. Justin Blinsky says the Ram operated by 65 year old James Anthony […]
























