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City And County Ready Waterfront -- Should History Repeat

Barbara Sharp — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:45:00 EDT

Some history is worth repeating -- not so, when it comes to 2011 and historic water. In recent memory, the Mighty Missouri has raged -- in 2009, and again, in 2011. Both times, she unleashed her fury

Mandan Votes To Bump Worker Pay

Barbara Sharp — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:35:00 EDT

The City of Mandan took steps tonight to stop the bleeding -- when it comes to losing their employees to higher paying jobs across the River. Beginning July 1st, adjustments will be made so that minimum

Legacy High Students and Parents Attend Informational Meeting

Jon Berg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:11:00 EDT

Students and Parents are learning about Bismarck's new high school.

Small Town Gets Spattered With Big Amounts of Hail

Amber Schatz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:51:00 EDT

It's hard to believe that mid-June, residents would need to pull out their snow shovels to clean up from a storm, but that's exactly what happened Monday night in Napoleon.

Mosquito Count Normal For This Time of Year

Jon Berg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:00 EDT

All the rain we've received isn't attracting more mosquitoes yet this year.

BSC Ranked in Top Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Steph Scheurer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Online college programs are known for their convenience and flexibility. Bismarck State College made the national ranks for a program it offers. U.S. News and World Report evaluated several factors to

BSC Ranked in Top Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Steph Scheurer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Burlington Development Taking Shape

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:23:00 EDT

The flood of 2011 was devastating for the town of Burlington. But now, two years after the water started rushing over dikes and into a large part of the town, the effort to recover is hitting a new pace. Jim

MSU President Criticized by Shirvani

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani. Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because

Radioactive Waste Plan Draws Comment

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Frustrated residents of McLean County voiced their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood. Great River Energy is asking for a permit from McClean County to dispose of oil field waste. And

Dickinson Police Ask for Help Locating Missing Teen

Tom Gerhardt — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:19:00 EDT

Dickinson police are asking for your help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy. Edward Martin Stubbs walked away from a construction site around noon Monday. Stubbs was working a drywall job with relatives.

Volunteer of the Month

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:16:00 EDT

Time is money. But for a special few, there is something much greater than financial gain. Volunteers are all around us and tonight, we're starting a special feature to focus on a 'Volunteer of the Month.' Volunteer

Planning the River Valley's Future

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:12:00 EDT

Residents of flooded residential areas throughout Minot have pretty similar ideas about what they want their neighborhoods to look like in the future. That's what consultants with Stantec say about the

Breathing Life into the Underwood Quonset Movie Theater

Sarah Gustin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:00 EDT

A once small town theater is getting a makeover. The Northern Expressions Arts Council in Underwood is renovating this Quonset style theater. Tyler Demars who works on economic development in Underwood

MSU President Criticized By Shirvani

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:00 EDT

Minot State University President Dr. David Fuller has been criticized in a performance evaluation by outgoing University System Chancellor Ham Shirvani.Shirvani recommends no pay raise for Fuller because

Belfield Police Search for Armed Suspect

Donnell Preskey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:21:00 EDT

Belfield Police are asking for your help in finding this suspect. These pictures taken from surveillance video help identify a man Belfield Police are searching for. Sargeant Travis Carlson says early

Residents Concerned About Oilfield Waste Being Dumped In McLean County

Jon Berg — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Frustrated residents voice their concerns over oil field waste being dumped near Underwood.

Motorcyclists Gear Up For 'Ride to Work Day'

Amber Schatz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:37:00 EDT

The North Dakota DOT and Abate of North Dakota are promoting the 22nd annual ride to work day--by encouraging safety on and around two wheels.

Crash Injures Crop Duster Pilot

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:00 EDT

The pilot of a crop dusting plane was injured when his small plane crashed west of Minot Air Force Base Sunday. And it was nearly two hours until he was discovered by a fellow crop duster. The Highway

Drowning Victim Identified

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:05:00 EDT

The person who died in a canoeing accident at Lake Metigoshe this weekend was an airman from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Base officials said today said 29 year old Tech. Sgt. Jason Mower

Landowners Learn Water Rights

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:04:00 EDT

Farmers and ranchers dealing with very wet conditions have some options for draining some of the water that's sitting on their land. That was the idea behind a seminar called "Doing Water Right" today

Burlington FEMA Site Closed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:02:00 EDT

Two of the three groups sites established by FEMA to provide housing to flood victims in 2011 have now closed. The site at 42nd Street Northeast closed earlier this year. And today, the site at Burlington

Building Hope Against Cancer

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Cancer is not only devastating to those who are diagnosed with it, but family and friends as well. Speaker and Author Dave Balch Ball'- supported his wife through four successful battles with breast cancer.

Officers Hand Out "Tickets" for Helmets

Donnell Preskey — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Kids get "tickets" for free ice cream if "caught" wearing their bike helmets.

Authorities Investigate Burglaries at Three Farmsteads

Donnell Preskey — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:00 EDT

Burleigh County authorities are investigating three burglaries of rural farmsteads. Authorities believe they are all connected. They happened in the northeast part of the county between Wednesday and

Saddle Up for Mounted Shooting

Amber Schatz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:00 EDT

Mounted shooting is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation, and aims to give cowboys, cowgirls, and little wranglers a chance to see the best shots in the west.

Growers Get Ready for Farmers Market

Sarah Gustin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:00 EDT

A cool, rainy spring has made a slow start to the growing season. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin visits with one grower about the challenges of getting produce ready for market. From the strawberries to the

Be On The Lookout For -- But Don't Disturb -- ND's Wildlife

Barbara Sharp — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:07:00 EDT

It's that time of year. From baby birds to baby deer, there's hardly anything more adorable. This is also the time of year when people stop by the State Wildlife Division attempting to deliver baby

Dads Enjoy a Round of Golf on Father's Day

Amber Schatz — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:53:00 EDT

Duane Houdek got a new set of clubs for Father's Day. He is out with his son Ben and a close family friend to enjoy the holiday testing out his new Father's Day present.

Lake Metigoshe Drowning

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:54:00 EDT

One person has died in a boating accident at Lake Metigoshe. Bottineau County Sheriff Steve Watson says the accident occurred near Lake Metigoshe State Park Saturday evening. A canoe capsized during

North Dakota Homeless Rising

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:51:00 EDT

The number of homeless in the state are on the rise throughout the state. This according to the Director of North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People, Michael Carbone. 2,069 homeless people were counted

Father's Day

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Today is the day we thank our dad's for everything they do for us. There are big Father's Day Celebrations going on all over America today, but sometimes all it takes is to hear your child say they appreciate

Dakota Chamber Music Performance

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:48:00 EDT

This week celebrated the 17th annual Dakota Chamber Music workshop at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall in Minot. For the past 16 years the DCM has only accepted string instrument auditions, but this year that changed. Wind

Kids Fitness EOH

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:46:00 EDT

It is never to soon to instill a love of physical activity in our kids. In this week's Eye on Health, Carla Burbidge takes us to a new program for children at Ask Fitness in Minot. When the class begins,

Dadfest

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EDT

Father's Day may not be until tomorrow but that's not stopping the congregation of First Assembly of God from saying thank you to dad's in the community. As they have for many years, the church hosted

Rice Lake Meeting

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:57:00 EDT

Major topic of discussion was the flooding of the lake and how it should be handled. Rice Lake saw severe flooding last month because of the unexpected rainfall throughout the month of May. Many homes

Change in Judicial Districts

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:54:00 EDT

A change may be in the works to ration out the workload for judicial districts throughout the state. There are seven judicial districts. Some of those districts are responsible for as many as 12 counties

Nola Biker Ride

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:53:00 EDT

Today's weather made for a great day to take the chopper out for a spin. Some biker's in Minot not only went for a long ride but they raised money for the homeless in the process. Riding for the Homeless

Williston Drug Dog

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:50:00 EDT

It's been a little over a year since the Williston Police Department's K-9 unit has been in service and its paying dividends. The unit assisted in 131 arrests, searched 95 vehicles, and went to 18 school

Hope Village Concert

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:48:00 EDT

There are many ways to say thank you, it can be spoken, written or in the case of last night: performed. Local Minot musicians said thanks to volunteers at Hope Village. Several area groups performed

Dash or Dye 5K Color Run

Steph Scheurer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:41:00 EDT

Five K outdoor races for various causes are often popular in the spring and summer time. The Dash or Dye event paints a new picture--of how you can donate and help others. Stephanie Scheurer takes us

Community Honors Flag Day

Steph Scheurer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:13:00 EDT

It's National Flag Day. Businesses and residents in the community are encouraged to fly their flags. Stephanie Scheurer shows us those expressing their patriotism by honoring this holiday. The saying,

Sanford Helicopter Takes Off From Bismarck

Jon Berg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:00 EDT

A new helicopter will be flying the skies of western North Dakota.

Sanford Health is launching a new Air Ambulance service.

ND Oil Production Steady in April

Donnell Preskey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EDT

500 wells waiting for hydraulic fracturing in ND.

Old Fashioned Tractors Take to the Highway

Donnell Preskey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT

12th Annual Tractor Trek in Bismarck

Huge Tower Moved from Minnesota to Beulah

Tom Gerhardt — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:43:00 EDT

Something two-thirds as tall as the capitol is on it's way to Beulah. This tower is on the move from Minnesota. The huge piece of equipment is for the anhydrous ammonia facility at the Great Plains Synfuels

Around Town -- June 14, 2003

Barbara Sharp — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:26:00 EDT

High-tech vision solutions, authentic food and jobs -- lots of jobs. All in this week's "Around Town." Mandan gets a new store dedicated to the visually-impaired. Low Vision Products and Training

10 Year Old Boy Killed in Bike-Vehicle Crash in Hettinger

Donnell Preskey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:53:00 EDT

10 year old Hettinger boy dies after being hit by van Wednesday evening.

Federal Authorities Investigating Toddler Death

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT

FBI investigating death of toddler on Spirit Lake Reservation.

Joint Chiefs of Staff To Visit MAFB

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:24:00 EDT

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Monday. Officials says the purpose of the visit is for Army General Martin Dempsey to meet with airmen and their

Darling Releases Increase

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:21:00 EDT

Rain has given way to some nice weather the last few days...but for another reminder that we are in a very wet cycle, all you have to do is look at the current releases from the Lake Darling Dam. Last

Zoo Additions Continue

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:17:00 EDT

'The zoo is back, 100 percent.' That's according to Roosevelt Park Zoo Director David Merritt today --- now that the giraffes and big cats are back. Merritt says a zoo is always changing, but he says

Cactus Collection at the Peace Gardens

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:14:00 EDT

If you think that the International Peace Garden is only a summer time destination, think again. Take a walk through the Interpretive Center Conservatory where a collection of more than 6,000 cacti and

Business Beat

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:11:00 EDT

Get ready for a new commercial hotspot in the city of Minot -- or maybe an expanded one. Southgate Crossing will be home to Cashwise Foods, PetCo...and Gordmans that has announced it will be opening on

North Dakota State Penitentiary Nears Completion

Jon Berg — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:57:00 EDT

For more than three years the North Dakota State Penitentiary has been under construction. In less than a month inmates will be moved into the new part, which will help relieve some pressure at the Prison. Jon

6th Annual Downtowners' Rip Roarin' Ribfest In Full Swing

Barbara Sharp — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:06:00 EDT

The smell is in the air -- ribbers and rib samplers are everywhere. The 6th Annual Downtowners' Rip Roarin' Ribfest is in full swing. KX caught up with last year's rib champ, Dennis Carrino, who had

Two Men Arrested in Bismarck for Human Trafficking

Donnell Preskey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Bismarck Police arrest two men for human trafficking, and one of them is a sports writer for a North Dakota paper. As part of an ongoing investigation, Bismarck Police officers arrested Aaron Collins

Portables Accommodate Space for Schools

Steph Scheurer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:00 EDT

As Bismarck continues to grow, so does the need for more space in schools. Four new portables are placed at the Career Academy on the BSC campus. Future Legacy High School students will use them for

AARC Honors Lifesaver

Steph Scheurer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:24:00 EDT

It's been nearly two years since Bismarck Police Sergeant Steven Kenner was killed while responding to a domestic assault. Since that day in July of 2011, Kenner's legacy has lived on, inspiring fellow

Lincoln Oakes Nursery Tree Sale

Sarah Gustin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:53:00 EDT

Whether you are in the market for one or hundreds of seedlings--Lincoln Oakes Nursery has a tree for you. This is only the second time in history that the 50 plus year old nursery has opened their inventory

Authorities Arrest Man who Robbed Dickinson Pharmacy

Donnell Preskey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:06:00 EDT

A man who robbed a Dickinson pharmacy Wednesday afternoon is behind bars. Officers arrested 30 year old Joshua Hunt early this morning at a Dickinson truck stop east of town. Hunt is accused of robbing

Six New Priests Being Ordained In Bismarck Diocese

Jon Berg — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:46:00 EDT

The Bismarck Catholic Diocese will soon have six new Priests.

Tomorrow six men will be ordained at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

Semi Rollover On I-94

Jon Berg — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:24:00 EDT

Traffic was at a standstill for more than an hour this afternoon on interstate 94 near Bismarck.

A semi was traveling eastbound on I-94 near mile marker 168, when it crossed the median and overturned into the westbound lanes of traffic.

Strong ND Economy Continues to Bring Business

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:43:00 EDT

North Dakota is open for business. The newest campaign for the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has stirred some controversy in neighboring states, but Chief Executive Andy Peterson says the

Water Management in the Field

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Too much water nearly everywhere. That's the soggy underlying issue for many farmers across our region this year. On average only about 55 to 60 percent of the acres were seeded this year by producers. To

Peace Garden Delays

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:41:00 EDT

The wet weeks of late May and early June put a stop to plenty of outdoor activity -- be it putting seed in the ground, working in your garden...or working in a garden that is much, much bigger. At the

MSU Summer Theater: Shrek the Musical

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:40:00 EDT

Minot is one of the first places in the country that you can see Shrek the Musical! The play was released for amateur production the first week of June, making Minot State University Summer Theater center

Children Learn Water Safety

Steph Scheurer — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:05:00 EDT

With the recent drowning of a man in the Missouri River, water safety is being stressed. Stephanie Scheurer shows us a group of kids who learn the rules of swimming in pools. As the summer gets hotter,

Booming Economy Nets Concrete Contractor Shortage For Mandan

Barbara Sharp — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:37:00 EDT

It's another sign of North Dakota's booming economy. But no concrete bids to the City of Mandan means no City-financed sidewalks and driveway aprons for new home construction. "The economy's doing

Rain Cuts Down on Mowing Opportunities

Amber Schatz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

You can easily see in and out of town just how green it is, but with the weather we've been having, all mowers have to get up pretty early to stay ahead.

Hands-Free Not Risk-Free, According to AAA Study

Barbara Sharp — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:13:00 EDT

Hands-free is not risk-free. A new study by the AAA reports even with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, there's a high level of distraction. The North Dakota Safety Council says a driver's

Rural Leadership North Dakota Program

Sarah Gustin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:34:00 EDT

From farmers to business owners --- one program is building leaders in small communities. Rural Leadership North Dakota is strengthening leadership skills and helping young leaders learn more about their

Karzai suspends talks with US over Taliban move

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 EDT

The Afghan president on Wednesday suspended talks with the United States on a new security deal to protest the way his government was being left out of initial peace negotiations with the Taliban meant to find ways to end...

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:00 EDT

The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers...

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:50:00 EDT

Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those anniversaries and the inevitable comparisons to history and personal achievement.

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:20:00 EDT

The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP...

Turkey's 'standing man' to join ranks of icons?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:50:00 EDT

By ROBERT H. REID Associated Press The image was stark - a silent, solitary figure standing in passive defiance to the Turkish prime minister's demand for protesters to clear Taksim Square in central...

Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:50:00 EDT

When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration.

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:00 EDT

Michael Hastings, the war correspondent whose unflinching reporting from Afghanistan led to the resignation of a top U.S. army general, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to his employer and family.

Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast.

Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.

Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EDT

The obscure oversight board that President Barack Obama wants to scrutinize the National Security Agency's secret surveillance system is little known for good reason. The U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board...

Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:00 EDT

A Minnesota mother and her 18-year-old son are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.

Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth date

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:29:00 EDT

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch meticulously planned his own funeral, but his tombstone has the wrong birth date.

Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:59:00 EDT

Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.

Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:18:00 EDT

A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.

Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EDT

This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.

Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:56:00 EDT

Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.

NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:16:00 EDT

Some New Jersey bus commuters apparently have gotten an unexpected tour of the New York metro area they'd rather forget.

Charlie Trotter accused of selling bogus $46K wine

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.

Boston woman pays $560,000 for 2 parking spots

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:45:00 EDT

Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home.

'Happy Birthday to You' copyright suit filed in NY

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:05:00 EDT

A production company making a documentary about the song "Happy Birthday to You" is challenging the copyright to the famous jingle.

News Minute: Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:06:00 EDT

Tribe members say the Lakota language lost a warrior with the death of Albert White Hat last week. White Hat was a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and was instrumental in teaching the Lakota language for decades. He died...

Murder suspect's attorneys seek new venue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:15:00 EDT

Attorneys for one of two men charged in the death of Sidney high school teacher Sherry Arnold are seeking to have his trial moved to Bozeman.

Catholic religious order opens abuse files

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:00 EDT

A Roman Catholic religious order based in the Midwest is releasing an unusually candid report admitting it failed victims of clergy sex abuse.

Feds investigate child death on ND reservation

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:25:00 EDT

Federal authorities are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota.

Lakota language supporter White Hat dies

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:18:00 EDT

Lakota language preservationists and tribal members say the Lakota language lost one of its greatest supporters with the death of Albert White Hat last week.

Bismarck woman pleads not guilty to child neglect

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:46:00 EDT

A Bismarck woman accused of leaving four children home alone in an apartment where a fire started in an oven has pleaded not guilty to abuse or neglect of a child.

ND family in standoff will face November trial

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:38:00 EDT

A state district judge has rejected a plea agreement reached between prosecutors and members of a rural Lakota family involved in a summer-long standoff with law enforcement in 2011.

Proposed oil field waste landfill draws criticism

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:58:00 EDT

A proposed oil field waste landfill northwest of Underwood is being criticized by some area residents who fear radioactive contamination and increased highway traffic.

Grand Forks enhances discrimination safeguards

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:49:00 EDT

Grand Forks has become the first city in North Dakota to protect city employees and applicants from discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

North Dakota Trails Conference getting under way

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:05:00 EDT

Managers and users of trails in North Dakota are gathering in Bismarck.

News Minute: Here is the latest Montana news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:34:00 EDT

A Lewis and Clark County sheriff's office review found a deputy was justified in using deadly force last month when confronted by an armed man in the valley north of East Helena. Sheriff Leo Dutton said Monday that...

This Hour: Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:34:00 EDT

MISSING MONTANA TEACHER-TRIAL

AP PHOTOS: Astrodome, JFK terminal endangered

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:34:00 EDT

Houston's Astrodome stadium, New York's old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport and Montana's one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation's most endangered historic places.

FWP rules out fever in bison deaths

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:00 EDT

State wildlife officials aren't sure what killed three bison that were found dead in the Yellowstone River, but they know it wasn't a virus spread by domestic sheep.

Tribal land buy-back program starting

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:00 EDT

The Interior Department says it is ready to start a program to help Native American tribes buy parcels of reservation land that have accumulated multiple owners.

Lewistown woman drowns in Big Spring Creek

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:00 EDT

Fergus County officials say a 37-year-old Lewistown woman drowned at a fishing access on Big Spring Creek.

Murder suspect's attorneys seek new venue

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:15:00 EDT

Attorneys for one of two men charged in the death of Sidney high school teacher Sherry Arnold are seeking to have his trial moved to Bozeman.

Catholic religious order opens abuse files

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:00 EDT

A Roman Catholic religious order based in the Midwest is releasing an unusually candid report admitting it failed victims of clergy sex abuse.

Army Corps. won't do overall study of coal exports

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:22:00 EDT

An official with the Army Corps of Engineers told a Congressional committee Tuesday it doesn't plan a broad environmental study on exporting coal from the Western United States.

Northern chancellor wants to drop secondary ed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:38:00 EDT

The chancellor at Montana State University-Northern is recommending that 25 of its programs be ended or placed under moratorium, meaning admission into those programs is temporarily suspended.

Frederick's family is all about racing

Tia Streeter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:41:00 EDT

When you think of father/son sports tandems you think of names like Ken Griffey or Dale Earnhardt. Throughout sports Dads have an impact on the activities their kids take part in-- and at Dacotah

Chris Wenzel Memorial Legion B Classic Championship

Jon Schaeffer — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:59:00 EDT

BASEBALLLEGION BCHRIS WENZEL MEMORIALCHAMPIONSHIPSENATORS 3REPS 13LEGION AGOVS 10ABERDEEN, SD 6HUNTER WALSH NAMED MVP

Bismarck Athletes Compete in Final Day of NB Nationals

Jon Schaeffer — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:57:00 EDT

In the 4 by 1 mile relay the Bismarck team made up of Dylan Werner Matt Gotta Preston Lerew and anchored by Jake Leingang finished 6th with a time of 17 minutes 24 point 91 seconds just over 8 seconds

Sports June 15th, 2013

Jon Schaeffer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:52:00 EDT

TRACK AND FIELDHIGH SCHOOLNEW BALANCE NATIONALSBrittany Brownotter- 2 Mile Emerging Elite8th 11:03.71Jon Tharaldson- Shot Putt Championships 32nd FOULFOOTBALLHIGH SCHOOLBADLANDS BOWLNORTH DAKOTA 29MONTANA

Sports 6-13

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:28:00 EDT

Sports 6-13

Illies and Kubik teammates on Team ND and NDSU

Tia Streeter — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:46:00 EDT

The NDSU Bison are two time defending national champions. Each season Head Coach Craig Bohl picks the cream of the North Dakota crop to become Bison. Jeff Illies of Wyndmere Lidgerwood and Jesse

Joe Mueller takes over BSC men's basketball and baseball

Tia Streeter — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:12:00 EDT

The BSC Mystics have made significant coaching changes. Joe Mueller is the new head men's basketball coach and baseball coach for the Mystics. And Jason Harris will be the women's basketball

Marauder Softball Swinging To 7

Zach Hanley — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:45:00 EDT

UMary Softball

Blizzard Burry Bobcats

Zach Hanley — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:33:00 EDT

Alexandria beats Bismarck 5 to 1

Wizards have lots of new faces

Tia Streeter — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:16:00 EST

The Dakota Wizards have a lot of new faces this season. As they prepare for their first games of the season, the team is cutting down to size.