Four Candidates On Minot’s Mayoral Special Election Ballot
(Minot, ND) — Four candidates will be on Minot’s mayoral special election ballot. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer, Josiah Roise, Paul Pitner, and Rob Fuller all had at least 300 signatures submitted before yesterday’s deadline, with all four
Texas Woman Sentenced In ND For Sexual Relationship With Minor
(Fargo, ND) — A Texas woman faces incarceration for having a sexual relationship with a minor. Thirty-year-old Melanie Atkins Vahary pleaded guilty to felony charges of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and corruption of a
ND County Officials Protest Label of Sanctuary Jurisdictions
(Bismarck, ND) — State officials disagree with the federal government labeling North Dakota counties as sanctuary jurisdictions. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a statement criticizing towns and cities nationwide for failing to comply with federal
Measles Cases Rise To 32 In North Dakota
(Williston, ND) — Measles exposure locations have been identified in Williston. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services found the Walmart on Second Avenue was exposed on May 24th, and the Chatter Clinic on University
Drinking Water Not Impacted By Williams County Wastewater Spill
(Williams County, ND) — Drinking water in Williams County wasn’t affected by a massive wastewater spill. State environmental officials said that an estimated three million gallons of produced wastewater were spilled last week after a pipeline failure.
Mackenzie County Officer-Involved Shooting Turns Fatal
(McKenzie County, ND) — A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in McKenzie County. Deputies responded to a call around 1 a.m. yesterday in East Fairview and made contact with Christopher Knels. The 31-year-old man allegedly
Rapid City Police Makes Multiple Arrests In Retail Theft Sting
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Police is cracking down on retail theft after a recent sting operation led to multiple arrests. On May 30th, officers arrested Jill Kerstiens after she left Walmart with more than six
Governor Rhoden Launches GRIT Task Force
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Larry Rhoden is launching the Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force, or GRIT. He signed an executive order yesterday. The group will advise on policies, assess risks, and plan for South Dakota’s critical
Former State Employee Accused Of Forging Medical Marijuana Card
(Pierre, SD) — A Pierre woman is being charged after using her position as a state employee for her own benefit. According to Attorney General Marty Jackley, 24-year-old Alexandra Feiner falsified her own medical marijuana card while
Indiana Firm Challenges South Dakota’s $825M Prison Price Tag
(Pierre, SD) — A prison design firm is calling out the high price tag on South Dakota’s proposed new prison. Indiana-based Elevatus Architecture, which has built more than 200 justice facilities, says the state’s 825-million-dollar estimate is