Lisbon (NDHP) – On Friday August 24th at approximately 11:50pm a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle for an equipment violation near Lisbon. The suspect fled in their vehicle and lead law enforcement on a chase that covered approximately thirty miles. The pursuit […]
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Trooper Kyle Stern, Peace Officer of the Year
Bismarck (NDHP) — The North Dakota Peace Officers Association has awarded the 2018 Peace Officer of the Year award to North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Kyle Stern at its recent annual meeting in Minot. Trooper Stern (right) is presented with the ND Peace Officer of the Year award by NDHP […]
Improved radar coverage being studied
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service is taking steps to improve weather radar coverage for western North Dakota after a deadly tornado in Watford City raised awareness of gaps in coverage. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has committed to studying whether the Minot radar system can be […]
Poll: Should Jamestown keep alley garbage pick-up
With the new method of automated pick-up of the garbage containers, the City of Jamestown is considering discontinuing pick-up of garbage & recycling bins in alleys, and moving all residential pickup to the front side street – curbside pickup only. A public open-house will be held to further discuss the […]
Individuals expected to pay more ND state tax, 2018
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state analysis of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act shows that individuals are expected to pay more North Dakota state income tax while small businesses and corporations are projected to pay less. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the state Tax Department recently released its […]
Cat food, Rad Cat Raw Diet, recall expanded
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (KARE) A voluntary recall for cat food that may be contaminated with listeria is being expanded. Both animals and humans can both be potentially become infected. In a post on the Food and Drug Administration website, Radagast Pet Food of Portland, Ore., said the recall involves all varieties […]
Tuesday morning plane crash, near Grand Forks
Updates… GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The pilot of a crop-spraying plane was injured when the aircraft crashed in a soybean field a few miles north of Grand Forks, but he’s expected to survive. The crash was reported Tuesday morning. The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says the pilot was […]
Iron Eyes to serve one year of probation, pay fines
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during protests in North Dakota against the Dakota Access oil pipeline reached a plea deal with prosecutors Tuesday under which the charge will be reduced to disorderly conduct and he’ll avoid jail time. The deal awaiting a […]
City looking at changes, hauling garbage to Fargo
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Powell was not present. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Approved a Raffle permit for National Barrel Horse Association ND01 PUBLIC COMMENT: No one spoke. ORDINANCS City Attorney Schoenack explained Ordinance amendments. The […]
Voters to decide 9-1-1 fee increase
Jamestown (CSi) Voters in November will decide if the local 9-1-1 emergency phone system will get an increase in the monthly fee, from $1 to$1.50. Stutsman County Emergency Manager, and 9-1-1- Coordinator, Jerry Bergquist reports a decline in landline subscribers and the increase in cellphone service is mostly no-contract or […]
