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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Burleigh County prosecutor Cynthia Feland says she didn't violate any rules and that former state workers compensation director Sandy Blunt shouldn't get a new trial. Blunt's lawyer says Feland withheld a state auditor's memo and working papers cru

Oil leak update

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Only about 226 barrels of oil were spilled west of Killdeer.... According to a press release issued by Debury Onshore The well is being killed and they have encountered no further problems... The frac fluid that leaked is a fresh water soluti

Fill the Boot

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Bismarck Firefighters continue their tradition to help benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It's called Fill the Boot. Fire fighters are standing by the doors of Walmart today taking donations that people could place in their boots. It is the s

U-Mary Enrollment and Housing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The University of Mary has made adjustments on campus to accommodate it's record number of students. Housing has become pretty tight, forcing staff to get creative when it comes to providing a roof over students' heads. Reporter Kate Schell reports.

Fixing the Oil Leak - Update

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The spill is contained but now it's a well-kill operation... Louisiana based Denbury Onshore officials say they have been working non-stop since 1:30 yesterday morning to contain and now control the oil spill situation. Amber Schatz reports now fr

ND prosecutor: no key info withheld in Blunt case

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:02:00 GMT

A prosecutor says no relevant information was withheld from former North Dakota workers compensation director Sandy Blunt before his felony trial. Blunt was convicted in December 2008 of misspending about $26,000 in public money. He was given a

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A Texas company worked Thursday to seal the underground piping of a faulty oil well that has leaked more than 1,100 barrels of crude and water at the drill site in western North Dakota. Officials say the spill happened about 2 1/2 miles southwes

Number of licensed ND grain elevators rises

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:00 GMT

North Dakota regulators say the number of licensed grain elevators has increased for the first time since 1995. The Public Service Commission says licensed elevators in the license year beginning Aug. 1 total 399, up from 390. The increase

Company works to plug leaking ND oil well

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:04:00 GMT

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:50:00 GMT

ND hunting measure approved for Nov. 2 ballot

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:23:00 GMT

North Dakota voters in November will decide whether to ban big-game hunting in fenced preserves. Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Thursday said supporters of the measure submitted more than the necessary 12,844 petition signatures to qualify the

Delta reducing Bismarck flights

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Bismarck is being affected by Delta Air Lines flight reductions. Airport Manager Greg Haug told KXMB that Delta in October will pull one of its two daily flights from Bismarck to Salt Lake City. There also will be one less daily Delta flight t

Murder trial scheduled for ND day care provider

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:14:00 GMT

A Bismarck day care provider accused in the death of a 3-month-old boy has been scheduled for trial Feb. 8. Defense attorney Steven Mottinger says he does not anticipate that 35-year-old Larena Doll will accept any plea offers from prosecutors.

July unemployment up in about half of US cities

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:53:00 GMT

The unemployment rate rose in nearly half of the nation's 374 largest metro areas in July, as the pace of hiring slowed from earlier this year. The Labor Department says the jobless rate rose in 178 areas, dropped in 151 and was unchanged in 45.

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:13:00 GMT

North Dakota officials are trying to determine why the lining of an oil well failed and allowed more than 1,000 barrels of oil to spill. Lynn Helms, director of the state Department of Mineral Resources, says it appears that workers have been ab

Baby at work

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT

In North Dakota where unemployment is low one of the major challenges for businesses is keeping employees... That's one reason employers are being more flexible and allowing parents to bring their baby to work. Donnell Preskey takes us to on

Dogs rescued in Wibaux

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The Humane Society is helping the Wibaux County Sheriff's Department remove nearly 100 dogs from an overrun property in Wibaux. The rescue comes after neighbors raised concerns that the dogs were living in unsanitary and substandard conditions. All of

Doll in court

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT

A Bismarck daycare provider accused of murder is taking her case to trial... Larena Doll is charged with causing the death of a three month old boy she was taking care of. The incident happened in April 2008. Doll's attorney, Steve Motting

Pharmacy Issue Hits Supreme Court

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Should you get to vote on a plan to end North Dakota's law requiring pharmacist ownership of pharmacies in the state? The question is now in the hands of the North Dakota Supreme Court. A group that circulated petitions to get a measure on the November

Minot Ready For National Softball Tournament

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:08:00 GMT

It is time for the boys wait, make that the girls of summer to decend on the Magic City. Friday is the first day of national tournament softball in Minot. Perry Olson tells us about it and the upgrades to facilities that should have the players

Farmers Market

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT

A capitol lawn favorite draws a crowd once again. This is the 2nd North Dakota Farmer's Market Day at the Capitol for 2010. Stephanie Sinner with the State Ag Department says they always host one market the 1st week of August during National Farmer's M

Moblie Kitchen

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Creating your favorite meal doesn't have to happen in your home. This is one of the Ag Department's newest additions...a kitchen on wheels. The 8 foot by 24 foot trailer is loaded with all the latest gagets. A six burner convection oven, fryer, griddl

Veterans Help

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT

The AMVETS of Bismarck join together with local agencies to help our veterans. This is the 7th annual Central Dakota Veterans Stand Down. The event is open to all veterans, although, it's designed to help homeless or near homeless veterans get the res

Airport Schedule

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Delta Airlines cancels it's daily flight from Minot to Salt Lake City due to low-demand for the service. Delta has also pulled one of two daily flights from Bismarck to Salt Lake City. Bismarck Airport Manager Greg Haug, says travelers shouldn't worry

More Buses in Bismarck

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Bismarck commuters are seeing something new this year... yellow School buses IN TOWN. Bismarck Public School District is adding more bus routes this year causing a little after school traffic. Megan Lowry has more. .. (Nat of Bus) 5 year-old Skye Duk