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State troopers seize more than 300 grams of fentanyl
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - State troopers have seized more than 300 grams of fentanyl from a Bismarck couple’s vehicle that was driving on I-94 in Burleigh County. Officers say while conducting a traffic stop on Javonne Hunt’s vehicle, they found fentanyl and meth underneath the driver’s seat.
Missing necklace begs the question: how often does retail theft happen in smaller communities?
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Larceny theft is the country’s most committed crime, according to the Pew Research Center. And while retail theft might not be at top of the mind for those of you at home, it’s a different story when it impacts the community, especially a mom-and-pop boutique.
Runaway teen reported in Williston
A 17-year-old girl ran away from home in Williston recently and the Williston Police Department is asking the public for help finding her. Maya Thompson was last seen on April 23 wearing a lime green long sleeve shirt, black jogging pants, and checkered vans. She is 5"7 and 160 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.
Preview of Mandan Market Nights this summer
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - The heart of downtown Mandan will be holding weekly Mandan Market Nights starting this summer. The market will have produce, artisan goods, henna tattoos and other local vendors. Sellers can sign up here. “And I think Bismarck-Mandan as a whole has been craving it both from...
2024 Sound the Alarm event held in Bismarck
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The American Red Cross serving Western North Dakota and the Bismarck Fire Department teamed up to offer free smoke alarm installations in some manufactured homes in the community. Officials say the initiative is very important. “It saves lives. So if you have a working smoke alarm, it greatly enhances the probability […]
Bismarck schools ready for new USDA nutrition standards
Moms and dads know it's not always easy to get your kids to eat. That's been a focus for years for school leaders in Bismarck and a nutrition expert in Bismarck says there are some new standards for school lunches coming from the USDA in the next few years.
Wolf Creek Winery opening; plans for vineyard ahead
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Wolf Creek Winery has one goal: to uncork Sakakawea wine country. Now that the business is up and running, the owners are one step closer to accomplishing that mission. About seven months ago, the Coleharbor building was hardly a wooden frame. But out of Randy Albrecht’s...
Mandan Parks and Recreation gets a new employee robot
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - There is a new worker at Mandan Parks and Recreation, but it’s not a human... it’s a robot. The turf tank paints lines and saves time, enhancing operations. Mandan Parks and Recreation demonstrated the robot last year. They may have been skeptical at first,...
How to pick the right footwear for summer
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — With summer just around the corner, many people are getting ready for summer activities. A local podiatrist is reminding us to also consider preparing our feet for summer as well. Dr. Kevin Koester tells KX News that everyone should consider wearing the proper footwear when it comes to being out and […]
PSC sets technical hearings in Bismarck for Summit pipeline
Burleigh County Commission Chair Brian Bitner, center, listens April 22, 2024, during a Public Service Commission hearing on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. Additional hearings have been set at the request of Burleigh County and landowners. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Public Service Commission has set...
The best pizza places in Bismarck, according to diners
STACKER — Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, […]
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