BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed into law a bill that immediately provides $720 million for highway and road improvement projects in the state. Dalrymple recommended and the Legislature agreed to fast track Senate Bill 2176 so that construction projects could start at the start […]
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Bottle Rocket Debate In Legislature
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP fEB 4, 2013) – If the North Dakota Legislature is under way, that means it’s time to debate bottle rockets. Legislators this week are expected to debate lifting the ban on selling skyrockets – a topic that’s been sparked repeatedly over the years. The last effort was […]
N.D. Average Gas Prices Climb
North Dakota, February 4, 2013- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have risen 22.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.38/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 14.4 cents per gallon […]
State House Passes Bill, Grants For SRWD Expansion
Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Feb 1, 2013) — The North Dakota House of Representatives Friday, passed a bill 85- 3 in favor with 6 absent or not voting, that would provides $9.97 million in grants for Stutsman Rural Water District’s expansion project. House Bill 1269, sponsored by District 29 Republican […]
Columbia, Crew Remembered
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – It’s a special day of remembrance for NASA. Ten years ago, space shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts were lost. They were returning from a 16-day mission, and were just 16 minutes from home when the shuttle disintegrated on Feb. 1, 2003. […]
Telephone Scam
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Police in Fargo are warning residents about a telephone scam with someone posing as a local utility company representative. A resident told officers that he was contacted by someone claiming to be a collection agent with a local utility company demanding money for payment […]
Atlanta School Shooting Victim Alert, Suspect In Custody
ATLANTA (AP) – Authorities say a 14-year-old has been wounded in a shooting at an Atlanta middle school and a suspect has been taken into custody. Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos says the wounded student has been taken “alert, conscious and breathing” to Grady Hospital. […]
E-File Tax Return Systems Now Available
Bismarck, N. D. (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 30, 2013) – North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong announced Wednesday that the IRS and state e-file systems are now available for taxpayers to file their federal and state income tax returns. “Even though taxpayers can file their returns electronically or on paper,” said […]
Bucyrus Benefit Nets $180,000 To Residents
BUCYRUS, N.D. (AP) – A benefit fund that raised $180,000 has been awarded to residents of a North Dakota town that was devastated by wildfire. Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union set up the fund for victims of the October blaze that swept through Bucyrus (boo-CY’-ruhs), located near the […]
N.D. Legislature, Bill Re: Abortion
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota House committee is considering a bill that would ban abortions in the state if a fetal heartbeat is detected. Medical experts say a so-called fetal tone can be detected as early as five or six weeks into pregnancy. Abortion rights advocates […]
