ND Leads U.S. In Confirmed Measles Cases
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is leading the country in confirmed measles cases. The state has identified 34 cases since the start of the year, adding to the country’s current total of one-thousand-and-88 cases. This marks the
Authorities Warn About Another Scam Targeting Social Security
(Mandan, ND) — Another scam has authorities warning North Dakotans to be cautious. Mandan Police say a victim was contacted by someone claiming to be a representative of the Social Security Administration. The person requested sensitive information,
ND Schools Required To Have Cardiac Emergency Plans
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota schools are now required to have cardiac emergency response plans. The American Heart Association says over 23-thousand children experience heart issues annually, with five reported incidents happening in or around North Dakota
ND Law To Require Age Verification For Pornography Websites
(Bismarck, ND) — State officials want to protect children from sexual material. A new law will require websites to administer age verification for their users in the state. The National Library of Medicine says around 42-percent of
Scam Spike Across SD, Neighboring States
(Undated) — Scam alerts are popping up across the Upper Midwest, and officials are warning folks to watch their inbox and phone. South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are all seeing a spike in fake messages pretending to
ICE Arrest At Courthouse Sparks Mistrial
(Sioux Falls, SD) — After an ICE arrest at the Minnehaha County Courthouse forced a mistrial last Friday, the Public Defender’s Office is sounding alarms over public trust in the justice system. Officials say the arrest happened
Mitchell Makes Case for New State Prison Site
(Mitchell, SD) — Mitchell leaders are making a strong push to bring South Dakota’s new men’s prison to Davison County. The Project Prison Reset task force is still weighing options, including Worthing, Mitchell, or expanding existing prison
Second Person Charged In Connection To Sahela Sangrait’s Murder
(Rapid City, SD) — A second person is now charged in connection to the murder of 21-year-old Sahela Sangrait on the Ellsworth Air Force Base last year. Newly unsealed federal documents reveal 24-year-old Drew Durand of Rapid
Former Centerville Mayor Accused Of Triple Murder Appears in Court
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A former Centerville mayor accused of killing three men is back in court. Jay Ostrem, who’s also a former law enforcement officer, appeared for a status hearing yesterday — more than a year