KX News: Tracie Bettenhausen

Puzzling situation at area retirement home

Wed, 09 May 2007 16:58:00 GMT

The rec room in retirement communities. It's known for cards, bingo, and puzzles. But there's something special going on at Crescent Manor. Tracie Bettenhausen shows you what. (Announcer): "N32. N-3-2." (Reporter): Bingo hour at Crescent Manor. Nothi

Duck lays eggs near retirement home

Tue, 08 May 2007 13:28:00 GMT

There's a new lady in town. And all the folks at Crescent Manor are keeping a close eye on her. This duck decided to lay some eggs in the courtyard there a couple weeks ago. The residents in the senior housing complex haven't named her yet. Lloyd Ke

Bismarck Native to be on Law & Order

Fri, 04 May 2007 01:19:00 GMT

When you hear about someone in your hometown, that you went to school with, or worked with it's exciting to catch up. Especially, if you catch them on national television.Tracie Bettenhausen tells us what Bismarck native and Dickinson State graduate R

Autism Group

Wed, 02 May 2007 16:52:00 GMT

How much do you know about autism? A Centers for Disease Control study shows as many as one-in-one-hundred-fifty kids are born with it. Tracie Bettenhausen reports. (Reporter): It's a question a typical child could answer. "What do you do with a chair?

Liar Liar - Part 2

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:09:00 GMT

When powerful people are caught lying it makes the news. For her special report Liar Liar Tracie Bettenhausen talks to various experts, on our motivations for lying. (Tracie Bettenhausen): Do you lie? If you're breathing, you probably do. And

Liar Liar - Part 1

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:10:00 GMT

We tell our kids to tell the truth, we say honesty is the best policy... But is telling the truth, becoming a lost art? It's an issue Tracie Bettenhausen is looking into in her special report Liar, Liar. (Tracie Bettenhausen): I've been thinking a

Global warming and Alaskan natives

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT

The debate continues over global warming. Deborah Williams says in Alaska the proof is clear... global warming is affecting the Native culture there. Williams is the President of Alaska Conservation Solutions... and spoke at United Tribes Technical

Cleaning up the Trash

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:09:00 GMT

Spring is supposed to bring flowers, right? Well, it also brings to light just how trashy we can be. Tracie Bettenhausen has the story. (Sound): truck driving (Reporter): Drive through Bismarck this time of year... and you'll see some white flags. (Hai

Prairie Rose Elementary kids "meet" their homework

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:52:00 GMT

How often do kids get to "meet" their homework? That's what happened to Jordan and Jessica Bushaw at Prairie Rose Elementary. Throughout the Iditarod, the fifth-graders were following musher Heather Siirtola. It was part of a class project - each stud

Students recycle plastic bags

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:13:00 GMT

If you say you don't recycle because it takes too much effort some students at Northridge and Roosevelt Elementaries hope to change your mind. Tracie Bettenhausen shows you why. (Reporter): It started with a lesson about the environment includin

Live interview with Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:54:00 GMT

Siirtola returns to Bismarck

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT

This time a month ago, Heather Siirtola was about halfway through the Iditarod in Alaska. We kept you up-to-date on her progress every day. Today, Heather came back home and Tracie Bettenhausen got a chance to talk with the Bismarck High graduate.

Local church leaders mission in Peru

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:51:00 GMT

She's addicted to seeing the power of God at work. Shelly Pifer is the senior pastor at Crystal River Ministry Center. Church members have been taking trips to Peru since November. They're working with the poor there, helping a woman named Wilma. Pi

Alternative Foods for Pets

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:27:00 GMT

Pet food recalls have pet owners worrying about what they're feeding their pets. As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, pet lovers are looking for alternatives, whether their brand has been recalled, or not. (Reporter): Lucky the dog lives a good life. His own

Pet Food Recall and the Most Common Questions

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:12:00 GMT

Ground Breaking for a New Nursing Home

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:10:00 GMT

During the past months, we've been bringing you stories about the amount of nursing home space in Bismarck-Mandan. Many people who live here, end up going to a nursing home in a surrounding town. That's because the number of beds, for the population, is

Washburn Man Wins a Car on "The Price is Right"

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:22:00 GMT

"The Price is Right" is one of those shows we've all seen at least once. Lyle Lauf of Washburn has been watching as long as he can remember. So when he found out the show's legendary host Bob Barker had announced his upcoming retirement Lyle tr

Lyle Lauf wins on the Price is Right

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT

"The Price is Right" is one of those shows we've all seen at least once. Lyle Lauf of Washburn's been watching as long as he can remember. That's why it was extra exciting, when he got a chance to spin the big wheel. Tracie Bettenhausen has his story.

Washburn quilting business thriving

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:22:00 GMT

You know what they say in real estate location, location, location. That can be important to small town shops finding a niche customer base. Tracie Bettenhausen takes you to two quilting shops... where managers say their location is vital to their

80 dogs seized from Bismarck kennel

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:04:00 GMT

KX News has been able to confirm that more than 80 dogs have been seized from a Bismarck animal shelter. Good afternoon to all of you. I'm Julie Cronin in for Tracie Bettenhausen who has the day off. Thanks for being with us. It happened

Nuzzle Perfume

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:27:00 GMT

When you think of a fragrance spokesperson who comes to mind? Elizabeth Taylor... Britney Spears... Sarah Jessica Parker... How about Olivia Larson of Mandan? That's right. And Tracie Bettenhausen has her story. (Sound): door slides open (Olivia

Heather's Family Reacts

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Heather's family is beyond excited. We caught up with them, just as Heather was pulling across the finish line. (Reporter): "Have you been checking up on the internet a whole lot?" (Jim Siirtola): "About every half hour. (laugh)" (Dusty Muse): "I don't

Heather Finishes!

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT

It's the end of a long road. Heather Siirtola slid into Nome tonight just after six o-clock. Tracie Bettenhausen talked to her about an hour after she pulled into Nome. (Heather Siirtola): "I don't know, I don't think it's hit me yet. I definitely

Heather Siirtola Nears Nome

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:16:00 GMT

After seventeen days on the trail Heather Siirtola is minutes from Nome... More than eleven-hundred miles... and more than two weeks later Bismarck's own Heather Siirtola is close to doing what relatively few have. Tracie Bettenhausen is in with m

Interview with man who mushed in the first Iditarod

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:51:00 GMT

Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola's just more than 50-miles from the finish. Can you imagine what's going through her head right now? We talked to a man who could... Howard Farley. (Reporter): Howard Farley knows how Heather Siirtola is feeling right no

Heather Siirtola passes the 1,000 mile mark

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:51:00 GMT

It looks like Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola will avoid a big honor finishing in last place. She's set to leave the Elim checkpoint heading for White Mountain. There are two mushers quite a way behind Heather, including fellow North Dakotan El

Alaska man tells the history of Iditarod

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:16:00 GMT

The top Iditarod mushers have been sliding into Nome for about a full day now. Today, Tracie Bettenhausen talked to the official timer for the race. (Leo Rasmussen/Official Iditarod timer): "It's not another car race, or Daytona 500, or Indianapolis 50

Siirtola passes over Yukon River

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:16:00 GMT

After taking her mandatory eight-hour break... ...Heather Siirtola's back on the trail. She left Grayling just before three this afternoon. The stretch she's on now is entirely on the Yukon River which can be dangerous. Heather's stepdad Dann

Iditarod is now history for some

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:45:00 GMT

For some mushers the Iditarod is now a memory. Last night (Tuesday), about eleven-o-clock our time... Lance Mackey pulled into Nome winning the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. He also becomes the first musher to win major long distance North Amer

Iditarod update:Siirtola passes 600 mile mark

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:06:00 GMT

It's been ten days since Heather Siirtola took a ceremonial loop around Anchorage. And early this morning, she set out on the second half of her journey. Tracie Bettenhausen recaps Heather's Iditarod run. (Reporter): March third Heather Siirtola wa

Siirtola leaves Iditarod checkpoint

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT

About five this morning Heather Siirtola left the Iditarod checkpoint heading into her second half of the dog sled race. We talked to Heather's boss at the restaurant where she works in the off-season. Dennis Freeman runs Westrib Cafe and Pub

Kids take Advantage of the Nice Weather

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:12:00 GMT

Can't beat today's weather unless you're Mister Clean, that is. Tracie Bettenhausen went out to find some kids getting down and dirty. (Sound): barking (Reporter): We're not seeing the dog days of summer yet are we? (Sound): stomping in water (Re

Heather Siirtola on her way to Iditarod

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Deb Stuart says the wait is nerve-wracking. Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola should have made it to the town of Iditarod over night but isn't there yet. Heather left Ophir about 7:30 yesterday morning. This leg of the race takes 12 to 24 hou

Heather Siirtola makes it to Nikolai

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:04:00 GMT

She's made it to another checkpoint! This morning at about 5:30, Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola pulled into Nikolai. The next checkpoint is McGrath where Heather has an extra sled waiting, if she needs it. She has 784-miles to go. Ellen Halverso

Class follows the Iditarod

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:06:00 GMT

Classrooms follow the Iditarod every year. At Prairie Rose Elementary, a set of twins is following the same musher we are Heather Siirtola. Tracie Bettenhausen has the story. (Sound): cutting paper (Sound): typing (Reporter): School work meets r

Iditarod midday update (Wednesday)

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:51:00 GMT

Now a quick update on Iditarod racer Heather Siirtola. Heather is still in Rainy Pass with 13-other musher teams. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory which was set to lift minutes ago. The one racer who was behind Heather

Bismarck Native Begins Iditarod Journey

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:09:00 GMT

He says he never thought it would be so awesome. Those are the words of the father of Bismarck native and Iditarod sled dog racer Heather Siirtola. Just tonight, Siirtola launched her Iditarod treck... about seven central time from Alaska. It

Iditariders

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Today, Bismarck native Heather Siirtola got her Iditarod start. This is video from Anchorage-Alaska. Today, the racers are doing a ceremonial loop around Anchorage. The Iditarod was slated to start today from Anchorage but couldn't because th

Tracie Bettenhausen recounts treacherous trip to Fargo

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:19:00 GMT

For native North Dakotans winter weather is nothing to fret about. But maybe, you should fret a little. Tracie Bettenhausen joins us live, just north of Bismarck to share some words of wisdom... Tracie? That's right guys. Almost exactly a month

Crop Sequence Calculator

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Is corn the crop to plant this spring? Ag economist Doctor Dave Archer says there's been a high interest, because of the new ethanol plants. But Archer says research is showing, wheat prices may go up right along with corn... because fewer acres will b

At-risk students get help

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:57:00 GMT

There's help for kids with anger management issues... and help for kids who have behavioral problems. But, what if some kids' problems, could be stopped before they start? Here's a look at a program, that some say, could work. (Reporter): Rebekah Jarve

Long Distance Dream - Part 4

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:30:00 GMT

A week and a day until the start of the Iditarod. This year there'll be some North Dakotans watching who've never watched before. Why? They have a stake in one musher's outcome. Tracie Bettenhausen has more in her special report Long Distan

Long Distance Dream - Part 3

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:07:00 GMT

Alaska is the last frontier and they call the Iditarod "The Last Great Race." The 11-hundred mile long dog sled race starts March 3 in Anchorage. Last night, we introduced you to Heather Siirtola. She's a Bismarck High graduate racing the Iditarod

Heather Siirtola: Moose adventure

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:57:00 GMT

Heather Siirtola has quite a story. While out mushing on a trail, she came across a moose. Heather says moose see sled dogs as a pack of wolves, so it got defensive. It ran through her dogs, and jumped over her sled, hitting her with its knee. Then

Long Distance Dream

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:18:00 GMT

March third Anchorage, Alaska will erupt. That's the start date of the Iditarod an 11-hundred mile long dog sled race. Back in North Dakota, we have good reason to watch. Tracie Bettenhausen shows us how Bismarck's own Heather Siirtola made it to

Emergency Declarations Sought for Water Problems

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:18:00 GMT

Will cities along the Missouri River run out of water this year? That's a question North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan wants the Army Corps of Engineers to answer now. The level of Lake Sakakawea, which provides water to several communities, is within a f

Towns along Missouri River worry about running out of water...

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:12:00 GMT

People living along the Missouri River are wondering whether they'll run out of water this year. They packed a hearing chaired by Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] in Bismarck ([[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]) today.

Towns along Missouri River worry about running out of water...

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:21:00 GMT

People living along the Missouri River are wondering whether they'll run out of water this year. They packed a hearing chaired by Democratic Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] today. T

Towns along Missouri River worry about running out of water...

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:51:00 GMT

People living along the Missouri River are wondering whether they'll run out of water this year. They packed a hearing chaired by Senator Byron Dorgan in Bismarck today. Towns like Fort Yates and Parshall have been left high and dry before

Meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Will cities along the Missouri River run out of water this year? The lake continues to fall to record lows. Senator Byron Dorgan wrote to the Army Corps of Engineers what can we expect? Tracie Bettenhausen has more from a meeting today, between the Co

Bismarck Sets New Snow Angel Record

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:14:00 GMT

"Three... Two... One!" North Dakotans have taken back what was once theirs! They've created nearly 9,000 snow angels... putting them back into the Guiness Book of World Records. A good Saturday evening to all of you and thanks for joining us her

Local woman gets help to run Iditarod

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:09:00 GMT

A Bismarck High graduate prepares to compete in a remarkable race. K-X News is excited to bring you a story from way up north - Alaska. Heather Siirtola graduated from Bismarck High School in 1995. In a couple weeks she'll be in the race of her

You may qualify for sales tax rebate

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:18:00 GMT

There's a chance your city government could owe you some money. To figure out if you're eligible, it gets a little complicated to explain. For some reason, we put Tracie Bettenhausen on the job. (Reporter): Have you made any big buys lately? Since Oct

188TH "J-LENS" Unit Arrives Home

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:09:00 GMT

After fifteen months away from home an emotional homecoming... Soldiers of the 188th "J-LENS" unit are back home in three cities across North Dakota. Eight o

Alfonso Rodriguez formally sentenced to death

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:57:00 GMT

Alfonso Rodriguez Junior has been formally sentenced to death for the killing of Dru Sjodin... Good afternoon, thanks for joining us today. I'm Tracie Bettenhausen... The 53-year-old Rodriguez gets the death penalty for kidnapping and killing the 2

Alfonso Rodriguez formally sentenced to death

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Nursing Home Beds

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:12:00 GMT

"My intent is to do what I can to help, to change it. I owe that to him." And one year later, Barbara Walz makes good on her promise. We hear about laws being made every day during the legislative session. Some affect you, some don't. One, that's bein

Underwater Camera Search Planned for Today in Case of 2 Missing Men

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:57:00 GMT

Officials are going under the ice on Lake Sakakawea today. It's part of their continued search for two missing men.

Military Kids Teachers Learn how to Help

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:58:00 GMT

North Dakota National Guard units have been called to the War on Terror many times.Thousands of soldiers have spent years overseas. And many, have kids. As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, a group is in Bismarck, training teachers on how to make that time e

Living on Minimum Wage

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:27:00 GMT

You probably think you should make more money... many people do. But imagine living on five-fifteen an hour. Tracie Bettenhausen broke down the numbers... to see what she could give up, if she had to take a pay cut. (Reporter): Anybody's who's ever ha

Local football players talk about Super Bowl history

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:04:00 GMT

It was a big weekend for football fans. Two games decided which two teams will go head-to-head in the Super Bowl. But one factor that makes this match-up unique, is the coaches. (Reporter): Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and Chicago Bears

"Jesus Camp" gets Oscar nod

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:04:00 GMT

Nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Up for documentary feature "Jesus Camp." The film ran clips featuring a camp run right here in North Dakota, near Devils Lake. The woman at the center of the

Frozen fruit may affect you.

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:54:00 GMT

California farmers are facing a major loss. 70-percent of the citrus fruit crop looks like it's destroyed by cold. As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, that impacts us here. (Reporter): Any way you slice it, schoolkids will see apples, not oranges, on t

F-16's flyover capitol

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:33:00 GMT

A set of four F-16 fighter jets take a memoralbe final flight today. From North Dakota to Arizona and right over the State Capitol steps. Tracie Bettenhausen has the story. "It's just fun to be able to go through that door." (Reporter): The d

Are these women role models?

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:36:00 GMT

It's the latest, in a string of rule-breaking Miss U-S-A contestants. Miss New Jersey gave up her crown today, after she found she's pregnant. So how do moms feel about these women as role models? Tracie Bettenhausen asked some plus a major role mode

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:04:00 GMT

Emergency rooms are seeing more carbon monoxide poisonings. Doctor Nigeria Stahl at Medcenter One says that's common in winter. She says not only can carbon monoxide come from car exhaust, but wood-burning stoves, gas-burning stoves, and furnaces. Sta

Fitterer twins in critical condition

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 07:46:00 GMT

Abygail and Madysen Fitterer continue to recover at Mayo Clinic following a separation surgery... Good afternoon, thanks for joining us today. I'm Tracie Bettenhausen... It was a long day in Rochester, Minnesota for the Fitterer family... But to

Digging out

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:18:00 GMT

After a weekend of nerve-wracking driving conditions the streets are clean in Bismarck tonight. But as Tracie Bettenhausen finds, snow-free streets come with a price. (Sound) shovel scrapes (Reporter): It must be love. (Sound): shovel scrapes (Trevo

Drummer Boy - Favorite Story of the Year

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:22:00 GMT

At the end of each year we like to choose our favorite stories. Tonight's favorite was an easy pick. This summer, we first introduced you to Bismarck's newest little rock star. Ian Ridenhour made his drumming debut at Urban Harvest in downtown Bi

One of our Most Memorable Stories of 2006

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:31:00 GMT

This year's drought was one of the area's top news stories. It was especially tough on the farming industry. Drought conditions took a toll on livestock... including one family's pride and joy. As sad as the next story is it's one of our m

Weather causes airport delays

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:19:00 GMT

The weather here is delightful but that doesn't do holiday travellers any good. Tracie Bettenhausen is at the Bismarck Airport, where she's talking to travellers, dealing with the weather. (Tracie Bettenhausen): Getting to Grandma's house doesn't

Live nativity scene returns after fire

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:16:00 GMT

It's a tradition some thought was lost this year. But the Living Nativity Scene at Zion Lutheran Church is full of life tonight. It looks a lot different than it did 48 hours ago. Tracie Bettenhausen joins us live from the scene... Tracie? Thanks

God's Child Project delivers to many in need

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:34:00 GMT

The God's Child Project is known for making lives better in Guatamala. But did you know their reach... can stop much closer to home as well? Tracie Bettenhausen has more in tonight's Twelve Days of Christmas. (Reporter): These suitcases just made quite

Bringing Joy to the Joy Shop - 12 Days of Christmas

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:12:00 GMT

The Salvation Army Joy Shop has a magical effect. When you leave you feel good. And today, we met a volunteer who may be a good reason for that. Tracie Bettenhausen has tonight's Twelve Days of Christmas. (Jeffrey Decoteau/Volunteer, Salvation Arm

Toyland Express really delivers

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:06:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Santa? Thanks to you, at K-X news we get the chance each Christmas. The Toyland Express is taking in a record number of toys this year... all donated by you and all given back to the community.

Local Volunteer Lights up Charity

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:30:00 GMT

One man's bright idea is making a local charity big bucks.. What's your talent? Sometimes, you can take one of your best assets and use it to help others. In tonight's 12-days of Christmas, Tracie Bettenhausen shows us how one man can light up a r

Is there a helium shortage?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMT

The world's supply of helium is limited. In the past month, there has been talk of a helium shortage. Helium is captured when natural gas is pumped out of the ground. But most of the world's helium supply is found around Amarillo, Texas. The American

Pearl Harbor remembered by local sailor

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Sixty-five years ago today, the United States was surprised by Japan. The bombing of Pearl Harbor killed more than 24-hundred Americans. Today, Tracie Bettenhausen sat down with a man who survived. (Reporter): It was an early Sunday morning. John Marti

Pearl Harbor veteran remembers

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:34:00 GMT

For many of us, the bombing of Pearl Harbor is something we know about from history books. Sixty-five years ago today, Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States... starting World War Two. More than 24-hundred Americans died that day in 1941

She'll be there with bells on

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:55:00 GMT

Have you ever heard that phrase I'll be there with bells on. A secretary at the State Capitol takes that sentiment, literally. Tracie Bettenhausen reports. (Bonnie Sundby): "I love Christmas!" (Reporter): Walk into the Agriculture Department, and yo