KX News: Bismarck Local News

NOON SHOW GOSPEL RIVERBOAT CRUISE

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

NDSU's $32M fundraising campaign approved by board

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

North Dakota State University has permission to go ahead with a $32 million fundraising campaign to renovate and expand the Bison Sports Arena. The state Board of Higher Education approved the request Thursday. The renovation project inclu

ND PSC candidate backing carbon dioxide project

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:54:00 GMT

The Democratic candidate for North Dakota's Public Service Commission says the Legislature should put aside $100 million for a carbon dioxide project. Brad Crabtree says Basin Electric Power Cooperative is testing technology to retain 1 million

New trial ordered in drug case

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:37:00 GMT

A federal judge has ordered a new trial and postponed sentencing for a Bismarck man convicted on two counts in a major drug conspiracy case. A jury in January found Donovan Slagg guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controll

Project Safe Send sets record

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

A North Dakota program that enables residents to dispose of unusable pesticides safely and for free collected a record amount this summer. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says more than 400 people brought in 215,594 pounds of herbicides,

Unemployment rises in 75 percent of metro areas, including in North...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

The Labor Department says unemployment rates rose last month in most of the nation's 374 largest metro areas. The increases were largely a result of a wave of teenagers into the work force, looking for summer jobs. Bismarck, which has Bisma

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

A Job Service North Dakota survey says counties that produced either coal or crude oil last year held seven of the top 10 spots in average annual wages. Research analyst Michael Ziesch (zish) says counties that have lignite mining, power plants or oi

Electric supply company expanding to Bismarck

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:43:00 GMT

An electric supply company that left Bismarck more than 20 years ago is coming back. Graybar Electric Co. is a nationwide wholesaler of components for electrical distributors and communications networks. It has a [[kxtopic:fargo-nd:t[Fargo]:t]]

Dickinson State, NDSU seeking stronger China ties

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Dickinson State University and North Dakota State University want to establish new ties with Chinese universities and offer Chinese language classes. The schools are asking the Board of Higher Education on Thursday for permission to establish a

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Five baited traps have been set at a campground in Yellowstone National Park as wildlife officials try to track down one or more bears responsible for a deadly attack. At least one bear rampaged through the 10-acre Soda Butte campground near Coo

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:12:00 GMT

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a motorcycle, killing a Fargo couple, has been charged with aggravated reckless driving. Neil Walton of Lisbon was charged Wednesday in the April 18 crash south of Fargo. Authorities say Walto

Daylily dream

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

For the first time ever, Bismarck/Mandan will host a regional daylily event this weekend... Showcasing the top five gardens to green-thumbs all over the country. Amber Schatz shows us one woman's colorful display... planted with love. "There's playful

Dickinson boom

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Construction workers in Dickinson are busier than ever. The city is seeing a huge increase in building... Donnell Preskey looks into what is pushing the development. This is a sight other cities around the country are envious of... New

Cemetery memorials

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:00 GMT

People hoping to place flowers and keepsakes at grave sites at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bismarkc won't be able to do so any longer. Its purpose, is to pay respect to lost loved ones... But family and friends visiting one Bismarck cemetary... are leavin

EOA - Farm Hauling

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:58:00 GMT

On the farm or at the ranch trailers play an integral part of the agriculture based business Grain is hauled to the bin and elevator and Cattle are shipped to market. However the need for a hitch and mobility goes well beyond just trasporting goods to mar

ND 500 Starts Tomorrow

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

25-hundred miles in three days. ND 500 starts tomorrow. 50 cars from around the country are taking off from bismarck tomorrow morning. They'll make three pit stops in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Jackson Hole. From classic cars to family sedans all t

Rock Industries Expands

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

A business that operated out of an old grocery store and laundry building for nearly 2 years gets an update. Today Rock Industries in Ft. Yates enjoys this new location...with all of their equipment under one roof. Chief Financial Officer Bill Condon s

Last Group of Soldiers Return

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The last group of North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served as part of a NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo are returning home. About 40 soldiers remained in Kosovo for a ceremony Saturday to formally hand over command to the Puerto Rico Army Nati

St. Mary's Cemetary - No More Cemetery Memorials

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Its purpose, is to pay respect to lost loved ones... But family and friends visiting one Bismarck cemetary... are leaving angry. Reporter Kate Schell shows us why... at St. Mary's Cemetery. It's a place many people come to remember. (George Lafave/Bi

Rural ND dams getting state funds to help repairs

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Spring rains caused extensive damage to the spillways of rural dams in two North Dakota counties, and now officials will get state help in paying for repairs. The state Water Commission on Wednesday approved two requests for almost $500,000 in a

Todd Sando promoted to ND state engineer

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

A longtime North Dakota Water Commission engineer has been hired as the agency's top official. The commission voted Wednesday to hire Todd Sando (SAN'-doh) as North Dakota's state engineer. Sando replaces Dale Frink, who retired last month.

Company plans ND natural gas liquids pipeline

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

An Oklahoma company plans a pipeline pegged at about $500 million to move natural gas liquids from North Dakota's oil patch. Tulsa-based Oneok Partners says the pipeline would run from western North Dakota through eastern Montana to Cheyenne, Wy

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

A Mandan man accused of assaulting his female neighbor and restraining her with duct tape has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Authorities say Robert Gray and the 21-year-old woman had watched television together in his apartment. Gray suffered

Company plans ND natural gas liquids pipeline

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Mandan assault suspect sentenced

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

A Mandan man accused of assaulting his female neighbor and restraining her with duct tape has been sentenced to serve 13 years in prison. Fifty-three-year-old Robert Gray on Wednesday changed his plea to guilty on felony charges and said he was

Energy counties tops in ND wages

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT

NOON SHOW SPORTS PHYSICALS

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:50:00 GMT

North Dakota coal mines fined for soil erosion

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:33:00 GMT

North Dakota regulators have fined two coal companies for water problems at their mines. Soil erosion around a five-foot culvert at BNI Coal's Center mine allowed some waste material to get into a nearby creek. Public Service Commission Chairman

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

A single-engine plane flying from Canada to an air convention in Wisconsin made a safe emergency landing in North Dakota after having problems with its landing gear. Bill Cocke of Bowden, Alberta, and his two passengers detoured to Bismarck on T

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT

Minnehaha County commissioners will have to redo the 2011 budget after an accounting error of more than $500,000. County Administrator Ken McFarland says the error was made by the auditor's office, and resulted in commissioners dealing with the

Small plane makes safe emergency landing in ND

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Last of ND Guard soldiers return from Kosovo

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

The last group of North Dakota National Guard soldiers who served as part of a NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo were returning home Wednesday. The soldiers were flying on commercial flights into Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Grand Forks. Abo

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:31:00 GMT

ND has second West Nile case of the year

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:03:00 GMT

North Dakota has a second confirmed human case of West Nile virus. The state Health Department on Wednesday said the Ward County boy was not hospitalized. West Nile virus was first identified in North Dakota in 2002. Since then, nearly 1

Online apps available for ND swan hunt lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:25:00 GMT

People who want to take part in North Dakota's 2010 tundra swan hunting license lottery can apply online starting Wednesday. The state Game and Fish Department says the applications can be made at its website, http://www.gf.nd.gov. Paper a

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Senator Byron Dorgan has introduced a bill that would set up a commission to resolve problems associated with Missouri River flooding of American Indian tribal lands the past seven decades. The bill would form a commission to hold hearings, study out

Turnip research

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMT

A sacred plant on the prairies is getting dug up. But there's a good reason for it. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin explains why digging up a few plants today, could ensure these turnips will be growing for generations to come. car door slams shovel Digging

Reisenauer sentenced

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMT

It's been almost a year to the day that Kyle Goodbird was shot and killed by his friend Michael Reisenauer. Today Michael Reisenauer is sentenced to 8 1/2 years for the death of Kyle Goodbird.. Donnell Preskey has more from the sentencing h

AARC Raffle

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT

The Abused Adult Resource Center has kicked off it's "Safe Home for Kids" raffle. This year there's an added spark. AARC is raffling an off a street approved electric car. The battery-powered vehicle is a four-passenger, white Zone Spark electric car.

Gold Smokes

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT

If you ask for a pack of "light" cigarettes... You might instead be seeing gold. Amber Schatz explains what's in a name. Starting this month... You will no longer see terms like "light, mild, or ultra-light" on cigarettes. It's a label the food and dru

Kids Count Rankings

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:00 GMT

A national report, which ranks all states on the well-being of it's children, places North Dakota number 12. The Annie E. Casey Foundation releases its 2010 Kids Count Data Book, which shows how the 50 states fared in 10 categories of children's health f

ND senator wants commission to settle flood claims

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

The chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee has introduced a bill that would set up a commission to resolve problems associated with Missouri River flooding of American Indian tribal lands the past seven decades. Sen. Byron Dorgon, D-N.D

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Bismarck, N.D.-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative on Tuesday began construction of a power plant in eastern South Dakota. The $405 million Deer Creek Station is near Brookings. Officials expect to have it operating in mid-2012 to help provid

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota's crime rate dropped slightly last year, but the number of violent crimes rose. A new report on Tuesday provides North Dakota statistics for a number of crimes, including murder, aggravated assa

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Work begins on new South Dakota power plant

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Bismarck, N.D.-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative on Wednesday began construction of a power plant in eastern South Dakota. The $405 million Deer Creek Station is near Brookings. Officials expect to have it operating in mid-2012 to help prov

Work begins on new South Dakota power plant

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Work begins on new South Dakota power plant

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Work begins on new South Dakota power plant

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Conrad warns of scam targeting North Dakotans

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

Sen. Kent Conrad is cautioning North Dakotans of scam artists claiming to be collecting money for the families of U.S. military members. The North Dakota Democrat says he was alerted to the scam by a West Fargo resident who received a telephone

Governor?s Prevention And Advisory Council On Drugs And Alcohol Announces New Round Of Funding

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that the Governor’s Prevention and Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol has awarded $100,000 to community groups to help fight underage risky behaviors. The council has launched th

ND crime rate down, but violent crimes on rise

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

NOON SHOW Daylilies on the Prairies

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Dorgan bill aims to help tribes hurt by dams

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:26:00 GMT

The chairman of the U.S. Senate's Indian Affairs Committee says he wants to resolve claims by seven American Indian tribes whose lands were flooded when Missouri River dams were built. Sen. Byron Dorgan has introduced a bill that would establish

Dorgan bill aims to help tribes hurt by dams

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

ND oil patch continues record production

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:34:00 GMT

North Dakota's oil patch is turning out about 300,000 barrels of crude per day, or double the state's production two years ago. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms says the state produced a record 9.2 million barrels in May, up from 8.5

Truck traffic a big worry in Bowman

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:03:00 GMT

Residents of the town of Bowman in North Dakota's oil patch are trying to figure out what to do about heavy truck traffic on a residential street. Mayor Lyn James says truck drivers are using 11th Avenue for quick north-south access, and it isn'

Storms damage trees, barn in North Dakota

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:21:00 GMT

Strong storms that crossed North Dakota uprooted large trees, destroyed a barn and led to flooding in some areas. The National Weather Service says the storms late Monday spawned several tornadoes, some of which touched down. It was not immedia

Sakakawea smelt spawn still uncertain

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:53:00 GMT

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says Lake Sakakawea has improved water conditions and a productive environment for both predators and prey, but it's too early to judge this spring's rainbow smelt reproduction. Smelt provides lunch for

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Lawmakers and tribal law enforcement leaders say more training opportunities are needed to increase the number of officers patrolling the nation's American Indian reservations. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee says only about 3,000 police officers

New GOP chairman: Dem political concerns nonsense

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

North Dakota's new state Republican chairman says there's nothing wrong with holding the job and being on the Public Service Commission. Republicans elected Commissioner Tony Clark as chairman Monday night. He plans to serve through the November

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A national report on children's health and well-being ranks North Dakota 12th best in the nation. That's down from No. 7 last year. The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2010 Kids Count Data Book late Monday on how the 50 states fared in 10

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A new report on the health and well-being of American children ranks South Dakota 26th best overall in the nation. The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2010 Kids Count Data Book late Monday on how the 50 states fared in 10 categories of c

Report: ND 12thbest in children's wellbeing

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:00 GMT

New Model Living

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:08:00 GMT

A new continuum of care facility opens in Bismarck. The Good Samaritan is the country's largest non-profit provider of long-term care and senior services. The new facility, which fully opened today, operates using a new model of care. And as Reporter K

Disabilities

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:08:00 GMT

It's been 20 years since our country signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Today, the Arc of Bismarck celebrates that milestone with a rally at the State Capitol. Juna Wentz was born with a physical disabilty that requires her to wear le

ND Republicans elect Clark as new chairman

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:04:00 GMT

North Dakota Republicans have elected state Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark as their new state chairman. The 38-year-old Clark won the job Monday night without opposition. He takes the place of former Chairman Gary Emineth, who resigned

Ag Day Moved to Open Road Honda

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Animal lovers rejoice. The Morton County Ag Day will live on. After the sale of the Mandan Community Center to the Mandan School District the Morton County Farm Bureau had to find a new place to host the long time tradition. Nathan Boehm is the presid

Flag For the Fallen

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The goal is to 'honor and remember' soldiers who have died for their country... with a flag, specifically for the fallen. This afternoon, the founder of a national campaign for remembrance presents a North Dakota family with an "Honor and Remember" flag

Speaking on Spark

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine drugs are making their way across the nation... Substances like Spark and Stardust are illegal to possess and sell in North Dakota. Our state is one of the first to take immediate action on the danger

Family Finding Organ Donors in ND

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

They're taking the scenic route of our country... hoping to spread a beautiful message of their own. Amber Schatz shows us the family traveling through... and challenging North Dakota. (Levi Greiner/12-year-old )"When I was little I had no idea what wa

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

North Dakota Republicans are electing a new state party chairman tonight. Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark is the only announced candidate for the job. Clark says he'd be willing to serve through the November election. Former chairman Gary Emin