(AP) Queen Elizabeth II and British Ambassador Sir Kim Darroch have sent messages of condolences to the Bush family. British embassy spokesman Andrew Overton says Wednesday that Darroch also issued a statement that said the U.K. government is “deeply saddened” by the loss of Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The board of a small North Dakota high school where hazing allegations led to charges against five boys is forming a task force to address concerns in an independent report by a Minneapolis law firm. The report by the Langevin Lentz firm for the Richland 44 […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Calling for a leaner and more efficient state government, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum told agency directors Wednesday to identify substantial spending cuts when they begin preparing their plans for the next two-year budget.The first-term Republican governor, who ran on a message of controlling “runaway spending,” […]

Ellendale  (CSi) Travelers in rural Dickey County could encounter water over the roads. Dickey County Emergency Manager, Charlie Russell, says, road crews have placed warning flags and closed some roads. He asks those who encounter unmarked road damage to contact the Dickey County Highway Department at 349-3326.

Bismarck  (Prairie Public Radio) – North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says he’s disappointed in Cargill’s decision to close its Spiritwood malting plant. Prairie Public Radio reports that Goehring says he’s concerned about how this will affect North Dakota barley growers. The report also says that Goehring doesn’t want to […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (April 18, 2018) – Gov. Doug Burgum today directed all state agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encouraged individuals and businesses to do the same, as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed […]

Carrington  (CSi)  A SafeWise review ranked Carrington as the No. 11 safest city in America for 2018. There were no violent crimes reported in the city of approximately 2,065 people in 2017. According to SafeWise, an online home security system comparison engine, provides reviews, safety information and resources. All crimes […]

By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL  .  Americans are getting an extra day to file their taxes after key elements of the IRS website crashed on deadline day.The IRS said that individuals or businesses with a filing or payment due Tuesday now have until midnight Wednesday to complete the task.   Earlier […]

HOUSTON (AP) —  Former first lady Barbara Bush has died, she was 92. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement that she died Tuesday in Houston. She had decided to decline further medical treatment for health problems and focus instead on “comfort care” at home in Houston. The snowy-haired […]