Construction Wrapping Up At WSC’s Healthcare Training Center
(Williston, ND) — Williston State College will soon have a new healthcare training center. WSC President Bernell Hirning says construction is nearly complete for the new building. The center will provide more space for healthcare courses and
McKenzie County Deputy Cleared Of Wrongdoing For Fatal Shooting
(McKenzie County, ND) — A McKenzie County deputy will not face disciplinary action or criminal charges after a fatal shooting in Watford City. Investigators say Sergeant Daniel Halonen shot and killed 65-year-old Walter Fitzwater after the man
Minot Flood Project Nearing ‘Substantial Completion’
(Minot, ND) — A flood mitigation project is nearly complete in Minot. City officials and contractors recently announced that the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan is substantially complete. Crews have since entered phase five of the
Bismarck Health Officials Warn About Hygiene Products Recall
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is advising North Dakotans about a hygiene product recall. DermaRite Industries says three of its products may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. It’s a bacterium that causes serious infections, primarily for
MAFB Hosting Public Meeting For New Sentinel Program
(Minot, ND) — Minot Air Force Base is inviting the public to a town hall meeting to learn more about the Sentinel program. The U.S. Air Force says the program was launched for the next generation of
State Approves Over $760K for Airport Upgrades in SD
(Undated) — South Dakota’s two busiest airports are getting a boost for their expansion projects. The state Aeronautics Commission has approved over 760-thousand dollars in leftover funds from Senate Bill 144 — splitting it between Sioux Falls
Federal Cuts Taking Toll on South Dakota Nonprofits
(Pierre, SD) — Federal budget cuts are hitting hard in South Dakota, forcing major nonprofits to make tough choices. South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Feeding South Dakota, and the Humanities Council have all lost major federal support —
New GPS Tech Helps South Dakota Troopers Track Fleeing Vehicles
(Pierre, SD) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is rolling out new technology aimed at making high-speed chases safer. It’s called StarChase. The system shoots a small GPS tracker onto a fleeing vehicle, letting troopers follow it
$2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Mobridge
(Mobridge, SD) — A lucky player in Mobridge wakes up two million dollars richer after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning ticket with all five white balls and the Power Play was sold at Gas N More,
Flooding Threatens Homes At Lake Byron Sunday
(Beadle County, SD) — Floodwaters rise at Lake Byron Sunday morning, threatening homes and prompting a quick response from local crews. Beadle County Emergency Management says volunteers and firefighters from Huron, Cavour, and Wolsey joined forces with