CSi The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 9:00 am, Friday, approximately one dozen drivers were found to be travelling too fast for conditions on the ice covered Red River bridge deck. After sliding out of control, most regained and drove from the scene. Four crashes were investigated […]
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NDHP Saturation Results In Citations
Bismarck, N.D. – On November 27, 2013 all available North Dakota Highway Patrol personnel were on patrol to increase safety and visibility on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The saturation resulted in four motorists arrested for driving under the influence and four drug-related arrests. Troopers responded […]
Fuel Oil Floods Basement
NORTHWOOD, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota family got an unwelcome surprise when 191 gallons of fuel oil were delivered to their house by mistake. The oil was supposed to be delivered to a nearby house in Northwood. A bigger problem was that the family’s home had a […]
Wheatland Dog Breeder Enters Alford Plea
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Sentencing has been scheduled Jan. 6 for a North Dakota man accused of neglecting about 170 dogs at an apparent puppy mill at his rural Wheatland home. Fifty-one-year-old Darcy Smith on Wednesday entered an Alford plea to misdemeanor animal abuse. That means he does […]
Update-Numerous Accidents, Slick Roads
Jamestown (CSi) Snow on Monday led to traffic accidents in town and on the highways. Jamestown Police reports that between 7 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Monday 10 accidents had occurred in Jamestown, including and accident in the Jamestown High School parking lot that led to minor injuries. Around 2:30 p.m. […]
Gov. Task Force, Prop. Tax Reform
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has created a task force to study permanent property tax reform in North Dakota. Dalrymple announced the 14-member group on Tuesday at the state Capitol. The governor says that since 2009 North Dakota has had about $1.5 billion in […]
Ford Escape Recall: 1.6 Liter 4 Cylinder Model
DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling the Escape small SUV to fix oil and fuel leaks that can cause fires. The hot-selling SUV has been recalled seven times since it was redesigned and went on sale in the spring of 2012. The first of two recalls announced Tuesday affects more […]
Patrols Stepped Up Holiday Week
Bismarck (CSi) On Wednesday, all available North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers will be on patrol statewide. The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year and the NDHP is ramping up enforcement efforts. Troopers are working hard ensuring the safety of the motoring public. This […]
Police I.D. Double Homicide Victims
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police have identified the victims of what they’re calling a double homicide in the city. The bodies of 23-year-old Samantha Wickenheiser, of Fargo, and 30-year-old Ward Berg, of neighboring Moorhead, Minn., were found outside a north Fargo apartment Saturday morning. Police believe they […]
MDU Points Out Phone Scam
Bismarck (CSi) — Montana Dakota Utilities is warning customers about a utility scam, in parts of their service area. Individuals have been receiving phone calls from someone who says if the customer fails pay their utility bill immediately over the phone, their utility service will be disconnected. Officials with Montana-Dakota […]
