North Dakota News
Friday, October 30, 2026
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) – A fatal fire in Valley City might be linked to the home’s gas water heater. Fire Chief Gary Retterath says the early morning blaze on Sunday appears to have started in the area of the water heater in the home’s basement. The fire killed 85-year-old Art […]
UPDATE… VALLEY CITY, N.D. Water heater may be cause of fire (AP) – 85 year old Art Kirschenmann has died from injuries suffered in a house fire in Valley City. Fire Chief Gary Retterath says it appears the blaze broke out shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday in the home’s basement. […]
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County mapping system, will be revamped, in order to provide 9-1-1 emergency services to residential addresses. The Barnes County Commission, Emergency Manager, and 9-1-1 Supervisor have partnered with Duane Kaul of Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson to review and update the county mapping system. Barnes County […]
Valley City (CSi) Allegations have been stated against six Valley City officials by Valley City resident Robert Drake. Some of the allegations include: Accusations of City Administrator David Schelkoph not following the proper procedure over a sexual harassment allegation against Police Chief Fred Thompson. An allegation accuses Police Lieutenant David […]
Valley City (VCSU) A VCSU blood drive, sponsored by the Student Nurse Organization, will be held Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m.–2:15 p.m. in the Student Center Skoal Room For an appointment, call Denise Beaver-Eslinger at 490-0680 or Betty Tykwinski at 490-2299, […]
Valley City (CSi) Over $83,000 was raised during the 2015 Red Kettle Barnes County Salvation Army Campaign. Coordinators Lee Isensee and Joe Lunde thanks everyone in Barnes County for their generosity during the recent campaign. $83,380 dollars was raised in 2015. Lunde said a number of people who received assistance in […]
Valley City, ND WDAY TV reports, the Barnes County Social Services director is facing heavy scrutiny after several employees accused him of creating a hostile work environment. Director Rick Bolonchuk has only been on the job for 6-months. In a special meeting Monday night, Barnes County Chairman Mike Metcalf made […]
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Luke was on telephone conference call. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED: Approved Game of Change Raffle Permit for Chamber of Commerce, Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, Ducks Unlimited – Barnes County Chapter. […]
William “Bill” Martin, age 67 of Valley City died Sunday Jan, 17, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 21, 2106 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valley City with Rev. JoAnne Moeller officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30PM until 7:30PM Wednesday with a […]
Valley City (CSi) Valley City officials have approved the language in a petition that allows a sponsoring committee to gather signatures to disband the Valley City Police Department. City Auditor Avis Richter says the sponsoring committee needs to gather 465 valid signatures from Valley City residents before the proposed initiated […]
