Billions In Federal Education Funds To Be Released For After-School Programs
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota will receive federal education funding for after-school programs. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that one-point-three-billion-dollars in education dollars will be unfrozen. This comes weeks after a national lawsuit pressured the
Minot Leaders Remind Voters About New Absentee Ballot Rules
(Minot, ND) — Minot residents should submit their absentee ballots sooner rather than later for the upcoming special election. Officials have reminded voters about a new North Dakota rule for absentee ballots, which requires ballots to be
Retrial Canceled For Woman Accused Of Hitting, Killing Motorcyclist In Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — A woman will not face incarceration for the death of a motorcyclist in Bismarck. Madisyn Heidt was initially tried in 2022 after authorities accused her of driving into a man riding a motorcycle on
ND Governor Submits Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong is submitting a disaster declaration for last month’s severe storms. Yesterday, Armstrong announced he submitted a presidential major disaster declaration after over 20 tornadoes and straight-line winds caused over 11-million-dollars in
Algal Bloom Confirmed Cause of Fish Kill at Rapid City’s Memorial Park Pond
(Rapid City, SD) — Officials are confirming an algal bloom caused the recent mass fish kill at Memorial Park Pond in Rapid City. While initial tests showed no contaminants, low oxygen levels linked to the bloom led
One Dead in Beadle County Crash Involving Semi
(Beadle County, SD) — A deadly crash in Beadle County is under investigation after a car and semi collided at a highway intersection. Authorities say a car heading north on West Park Avenue failed to stop at
South Dakota, ICE Launch Partnership to Target Violent Criminals
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is teaming up with federal immigration officials to crack down on violent criminals and drug dealers. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that ICE has agreed to partner with the state’s Division
Brookings Community Backs Fired High School Principal
(Brookings, SD) — Brookings parents and students are standing up for their recently fired high school principal. Justin Stanley says he was forced to resign or be terminated, and now plans to take legal action. At a
Trump Endorses Sen. Mike Rounds Ahead of 2026 Race
(Washington, DC) — President Trump is giving his input on South Dakota’s 2026 Senate race early, endorsing Republican Senator Mike Rounds. It comes even though Rounds hasn’t officially said he’s running for reelection. Trump calls Rounds a
Pierre College Student Launches Bid for South Dakota Governor
(Pierre, SD) — A college student is looking to shake things up in South Dakota politics. Robert Arnold of Pierre just celebrated his 20th birthday, and he’s already running for governor in 2026. The Dakota State University