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TrainND Foundation offering pair of CDL training scholarships
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The TrainND Foundation in Williston is offering two scholarships to help people interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The $4,000 scholarships are for TrainND Northwest’s four-week CDL training course, which is offered in Williston, Dickinson and Minot. It can also be used for their Fast Track CDL Training.
Three Bainville Athletes Place First At Wolf Point
The Bainville Bulldogs came away with three firstplace awards during the Gene Nelson Memorial Invitational track meet held in Wolf Point on Friday, May 3. Elsie Wilson was a double- winner for Bainville’s girls. The junior finished first in the 100-meter dash at 13.78 seconds and first in the 300-meter hurdles at 50.27 seconds. Wilson also took third in the triple jump with a mark of 30-11 and fourth in the long jump with a mark of 15-3.
Williston man who ran from, shot at police gets 15 years in federal prison
A Williston man, who ran from and shot at police officers in 2022, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
North Dakota fire officials talk priorities with congressional delegation
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Fire department officials from North Dakota were in Washington this week to advocate for federal support. Williston Fire Chief Matt Clark, Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen, North Dakota Fire Marshal Doug Nelson and State Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread spoke with members of the congressional delegation about several issues involving fire services in North Dakota.
Softball: Minot hosts Turtle Mountain; Bismarck takes on Williston
The Majettes welcomed in the Braves for a pair of games in the Magic City, while Williston took the trip south to face Bismarck. Turtle Mountain Braves 0 Minot Majettes 28 Final Turtle Mountain Braves 2 Minot Majettes 21 Final Bismarck Demons 6 Williston Coyotes 4 Final Bismarck Demons 10 Williston Coyotes 7 Final Mandan […]
ND State Fair rolls out ticket kiosks in three North Dakota cities
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The 2024 North Dakota State Fair will be here before you know it. From grandstand passes to single concerts and rodeos, there is a new way to buy tickets and save money by avoiding ticket fees. New mall kiosks are located in Bismarck’s Kirkwood Mall, all...
Anglers snagging big paddlefish to start season
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Several anglers had already claimed their paddlefish tags as the harvest season began Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people are out at the Yellowstone-Missouri Confluence looking to reel in their annual fish. As of 9 a.m., nearly 20 fish were harvested with the largest so far weighing in at 117 pounds.
Construction Manager interviews completed again for new Williston Elementary
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - A selection committee has completed their scoring rubrics towards choosing a Construction Manager At Risk for the new Williston Elementary. Three proposals were offered to the Williston Basin School District for the position from JE Dunn, Kraus-Anderson, and Adolfson & Peterson. During a hearing on April 30, members of the committee say all three are very reputable, but credited JE Dunn for having fewer fees and expenses.
Former school board member appointed to Williston-area legislative vacancy
A former Williams County school board member will replace Rep. Scott Dyk in the North Dakota House of Representatives after District 23 Republican Party members selected him Tuesday night. Dennis Nehring, of Round Prairie Township, west of Williston, won unanimous support during a vote held by district NDGOP members at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, according […] The post Former school board member appointed to Williston-area legislative vacancy appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
New Jersey School Districts Receive Bomb Threats
In Marlboro Memorial Middle School, New Jersey, students and students of the Trenton School District awoke to find their school closed for the day. The middle school, which has a population of over 5,000 students, had a staff member report a concerning email to New Jersey police containing a bomb threat for multiple school districts including the Board of Education building and many more. The email stated the locations of the bombs across all buildings.
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