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  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:54 GMT
    School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools. Tonight we check in on each school, to see how the progress is coming
    School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:38:18 GMT
    A full-blown construction boom is underway in Dickinson -- in this week's "Around Town." All the way from Newport News, Virginia, comes Ferguson -- a wholesale plumbing and HVAC supplier serving construction
    A full-blown construction boom is underway in Dickinson -- in this week's "Around Town." All the way from Newport News, Virginia, comes Ferguson -- a wholesale plumbing and HVAC supplier serving construction
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:53:55 GMT
    Judge to decide if polygraph test results can be used in large synthetic drug case.
    Case could be first to allow polygraph exams as evidence in trial. 
  • Friday, May 17 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:45:53 GMT
    It's a farm animal you don't hear much about in western North Dakota. But Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin tracked some pigs down and takes you inside the pig barn for a peak at some of it's newest members. It's
    It's a farm animal you don't hear much about in western North Dakota. But Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin tracked some pigs down and takes you inside the pig barn for a peak at some of it's newest members. It's
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:18:50 GMT
    North Dakota drivers filling up are part of history. Gas prices hit a record high today. Talk about sticker shock. Gas prices soared today, surpassing the previous record high of $4.08 a gallon set in
    North Dakota drivers filling up are part of history. Gas prices hit a record high today.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:15:37 GMT
    Smokers will need to stay at least 20 feet from playgrounds in Bismarck, after the Bismarck Park board approves a request for smoke free playgrounds. Tonight commissioners vote unanimously to approve
    Smokers will need to stay at least 20 feet from playgrounds in Bismarck, after the Bismarck Park board approves a request for smoke free playgrounds.
  • Gas prices hit a record in North Dakota in 2008, when the price for a gallon of gas was around four-dollars-and-8 cents. That record is in the dust. According to Gasbuddy.com, drivers at some stations
    Gas prices hit a record in North Dakota in 2008, when the price for a gallon of gas was around four-dollars-and-8 cents. That record is in the dust. According to Gasbuddy.com, drivers at some stations
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:25:42 GMT
    A double mastectomy -- when you don't even have cancer?  Actress Angelina Jolie shocked many this week by doing just that.  How common is this and how concerned should we be? "Emotionally, you face
    A double mastectomy -- when you don't even have cancer?  Actress Angelina Jolie shocked many this week by doing just that.  How common is this and how concerned should we be? "Emotionally, you face
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:19:37 GMT
    Gas prices expected to hit record high.
    Gas prices increase .24 in two days. 
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:04:14 GMT
    Governor Dalrymple appoints Bonnie Storbakken as new state Labor Commissioner.
    Governor Dalrymple appoints new Labor Commissioner
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:01:47 GMT
    A 22-year-old Bismarck woman says she woke to find an intruder kneeling by her bed Wednesday morning. The woman says her father and son were sleeping on a couch in the living room and had cracked open
    A 22-year-old Bismarck woman says she woke to find an intruder kneeling by her bed Wednesday morning. The woman says her father and son were sleeping on a couch in the living room and had cracked open
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:32:57 GMT
    A nearly 100 year old Bismarck apartment building catches fire this morning forcing residents and several area businesses to evacuate. Workers welding pipe accidentally started the fire. 
    A nearly 100 year old Bismarck apartment building catches fire this morning forcing residents and several area businesses to evacuate. Workers welding pipe accidentally started the fire.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:21:42 GMT
    61 North Dakota law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice while on the job. This afternoon those brave officers are remembered at a Peace Officer Memorial Service at the state Capitol. Governor
    61 North Dakota law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice while on the job.

    This afternoon those brave officers are remembered at a Peace Officer Memorial Service at the state Captiol.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:19:53 GMT
    An abortion rights group says it has filed its first lawsuit challenging one of the state's anti-abortion laws. New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights filed the lawsuit in state court on behalf
    An abortion rights group says it has filed its first lawsuit challenging one fo the state's anti-abortion laws.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:59:53 GMT
    Signing of the beam.  What does it mean?  Construction of the new Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic reaches a three-month milestone -- and a modern tradition is embraced.  Team members put Sharpies to
    Signing of the beam.  What does it mean?  Construction of the new Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic reaches a three-month milestone -- and a modern tradition is embraced.  Team members put Sharpies to
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:00:19 GMT
    March is another record setting month for oil production. 
    Oil Production Continues to Set Records Despite March Weather
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:49:17 GMT
    Transportation officials want drivers to see how strong their argument is--for wearing a seatbelt. "I was really surprised that just that a seatbelt could hold something like a car up." says Katie Leary,
    Here's a crane holding up a several- thousand pound vehicle--by seat belt webbing material.  The display is easy for all drivers to see from a very busy 7th street in Bismarck.  The North Dakota Department of Transportation is also trying to veer young people into getting into the habit of buckling up early on.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:54:54 GMT
    There are no injuries and a fire is contained downtown at 215 3rd Street. Around 75 responders battled the flames coming from an apartment building, starting at around 10:30 Wednesday morning.   The
    Around 75 responders battled the flames coming from an apartment building, starting at around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:17:34 GMT
    In 2009 Harmon Lake was filled north of Mandan and homes soon flooded the area.  Now, the future of development there is in the hands of the County Commission.  Businesses want to move in -- and homeowners
    In 2009 Harmon Lake was filled north of Mandan and homes soon flooded the area.  Now, the future of development there is in the hands of the County Commission.  Businesses want to move in -- and homeowners
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:21:00 GMT
    A fire started by a tractor disc ends up burning miles of land near Temvik, south of Hazelton. Fire crews responded late this morning to this area about five miles east of Temvik. Linton Fire Chief Nolan
    A fire started by a tractor disc ends up burning miles of land near Temvik, south of Hazelton.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:06:11 GMT
    A new sheriff may be in one western town very soon. Dunn county is an area of oil country that is booming with truck traffic, oil production and road construction, but residents are currently without
    Dunn county is an area of oil country that is booming with truck traffic, oil production and road construction, but residents are currently without a sheriff.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:14:11 GMT
    Smokers will still be allowed to light up at parks in Mandan. Tonight the Mandan Park District rejects a proposal which would have prohibited smoking in all 22 pubic parks in Mandan, as well as the softball
    Smokers will still be allowed to light up at parks in Mandan.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:24:08 GMT
    Dunn County has been in a burn ban since May first, and the fire danger right now is higher than it's been all year. Ryan Hauck has been a volunteer firefighter for around seven years. He is also a full-time
    Dunn County has been in a burn ban since May first, and the fire danger right now is higher than it's been all year. Ryan Hauck has been a volunteer firefighter for around seven years. He is also a full-time
  • Monday, May 13 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:21:39 GMT
    Summertime is finally here, at least it feels like it today. Along the Missouri River it isn't hard to find people out on the water, or just relaxing in the sand and soaking up the sun. The strong winds
    Summertime is finally here, at least it feels like it today.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:27:38 GMT
    2 horrific accidents this calving season send ambulance crews to the Washburn area. While Farm Rescue can't heal the bones those cows broke, they can plant a few seeds of hope for the spring.  Tonight
    2 horrific accidents this calving season send ambulance crews to the Washburn area. While Farm Rescue can't heal the bones those cows broke, they can plant a few seeds of hope for the spring.  Tonight
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:47:01 GMT
    The second floor of an apartment building in south Bismarck catches on fire--forcing people to evacuate. According to a firefighter, a neighbor alerted some of the occupants that there was smoke in the
    According to a firefighter, a neighbor alerted some of the occupants that there was smoke in the building, and everyone escaped safely before responders arrived.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:49:23 GMT
    Air defense soldiers get an escort to the airport before a year-long deployment to Washington D.C. More than 50 members of the 1st battalion 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment have a caravan of supporters
    The North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers will be protecting the airspace around the nation's capital.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:48:26 GMT
    The Dakota Zoo is a zoo this Mother's Day! Workers say it's been one of the busiest days so far this year. Some of the main attractions include a dall sheep mom and her one day old baby. The baby sheep
    Some of the main attractions include a dall sheep mom and her one day old baby.

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:04:55 GMT
    The Second Annual Burleigh County Cup gravel bike race got off to a big start this morning at Eagle Park.  With over 80 racers, participants are nearly double over last year's event.  Competitors come
    The Second Annual Burleigh County Cup gravel bike race got off to a big start this morning at Eagle Park.  With over 80 racers, participants are nearly double over last year's event.  Competitors come
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-11 22:49:05 GMT
    Twice each decade something rather spectacular occurs under the Grant Marsh Bridge. "There's really very few people that can do it," says Tracy Potter, Director of Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation. She's
    Twice each decade something rather spectacular occurs under the Grant Marsh Bridge. "There's really very few people that can do it," says Tracy Potter, Director of Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation. She's

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  • The Bismarck High baseball team has been improving all season.    They are 2nd in the WDA with a 9 and 2 record, two games back of first place Minot.    BHS has been hot lately winning 7 of their last
    The Bismarck High baseball team has been improving all season.    They are 2nd in the WDA with a 9 and 2 record, two games back of first place Minot.    BHS has been hot lately winning 7 of their last
  • The Bismarck Bobcats walked away from Frisco and the Robertson Cup Tournament disappointed.After going 2 and 1, the Bobcats missed out on the championship game do to 'tiebreakers.'Amarillo the eventual
    The Bismarck Bobcats walked away from Frisco and the Robertson Cup Tournament disappointed.After going 2 and 1, the Bobcats missed out on the championship game do to 'tiebreakers.'Amarillo the eventual
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  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:50:11 GMT
    It was a tip from the public that led authorities to find the body of Williston rancher Jack Sjol. Family members say the caller sent investigators to this garbage pile southeast of Williston on Wednesday
    It was a tip from the public that led authorities to find the body of Williston rancher Jack Sjol. Family members say the caller sent investigators to this garbage pile southeast of Williston on Wednesday
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:51:54 GMT
    Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident at the intersection where the Highway 2-52 and Highway 83 bypass come together west of Minot. Eight vehicles were involved resulting in one person
    Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident at the intersection where the Highway 2-52 and Highway 83 bypass come together west of Minot. Eight vehicles were involved resulting in one person
  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:00:02 GMT
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. I do have to warn you that some of these images may be disturbing....... Authorities
    A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life. 
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