North Dakota School Software Hacked
(West Fargo, ND) — A cloud-based software program used by North Dakota schools has been hacked. PowerSchool keeps track of student records and family communications for K-12 schools across the state. Last night, West Fargo Public Schools
Fargo Police Say Stray Bullets Came From Suicide

(Fargo, ND) — Police say the stray bullets reported in downtown Fargo on Wednesday came from a person committing suicide. KVLY says officers were called to 7th Street North near First Avenue North at around noon yesterday
Williston Man Charged With Assault, Terrorizing

(Williston, ND) — A Williston man is accused of terrorizing and assaulting a woman on New Year’s Night. Williston police says officers responded to a woman’s request for assistance after a man had allegedly been sending threatening
Gov. Armstrong Appoints Water Resources, Labor Dept. Heads

(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong is announcing new leaders for a couple of state offices. Yesterday, he appointed Reice Haase to serve as the director of the state’s Department of Water Resources. Zach Greenberg replaces Haase
Burgum’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Set for Jan. 14
(Bismarck, ND) — The date of Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of the Interior is now set. Senator John Hoeven’s office says the hearing will be next Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. Central. The former North
Man Competent to Stand Trial In 2020 Murder Case
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The trial is moving forward five years after a Sioux Falls man was accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering a woman. Yesterday, a judge ruled that 24-year-old Amir Beaudion Jr. is competent to
Bill Introduced To Authorize New Men’s Prison

(Pierre, SD) — The decision to move forward on South Dakota’s proposed new men’s prison in Lincoln County could come as soon as next week. House Bill 10-25 authorizing the construction of the facility was introduced yesterday.
SD Burger Battles
(Undated) — Grills are firing up all across South Dakota for community Burger Battles starting this month. The largest Burger Battle happening in Sioux Falls is already underway for the 12th straight year with around 40 restaurants
SD Banking Leader Weighs In On Fed Ruling To Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports
(Pierre, SD) — One South Dakota banking expert is speaking out about a recent federal ruling that will remove certain debt from consumer credit reports, affecting about 15 million people. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam