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Here's a round-up of status updates and other information emerging from the fight against what is being called an historic outbreak of wildfires in western North Dakota.

Fire crews have been battling a series of fires in western North Dakota Friday night into Saturday as high winds aggravate the situation.

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Several wildfires are burning in the northwestern part of our state. Fire officials told KX News those fires are being fueled by the strong gusty winds that are blowing through the area. There are at least five separate fires that are burning in three separate counties, including Williams, McKenzie, and Dunn […]

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Local, state, tribal, and federal fire teams continue to respond to the historic grass fire situation, where damages include at least one fatality. A 26-year-old South African man is confirmed to have succumbed to critical injuries from the Ray area fire. A second individual with a critical injury was transported for […]

BURLEIGH COUNTY, ND (KXNET) — A 15-year-old boy has disappeared in what authorities are calling another missing juvenile case. His name is Colt Long, Jr. He’s about 5’7″ and weighs 185 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Long was last seen at his home in a rural part of Burleigh County. He’s distinguished […]

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — North Dakota Highway Patrol took a brief break from patrolling the road to welcome some newcomers to the team. North Dakota’s Highway Patrol graduation day took place Friday at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College. Eight students graced the stage to take an oath of office and […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - North Dakota National Guard helicopters departed Sunday morning to head northwest to help with fighting fires. Under the authority provided by a statewide fire emergency declaration issued by Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday, the North Dakota Forest Service, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and North Dakota National Guard mobilized resources to assist local, state and tribal firefighters.

Strong winds have led to power outages across parts of North Dakota this evening. A strong low-pressure system in Canada led to wind gusts above 50 mph across North Dakota at times, with parts of central ND even seeing gusts above 70 mph. This led to power outages across the...

I seriously can't remember the last time I saw the Northern Lights in North Dakota. I'm pretty sure it's close to 10 years or more. It seems like every recent opportunity to witness this celestial event in the sky, I forget about it, I'm sleeping, or the event doesn't happen at all.

Navigating the process of renewing a driver’s license can become more complicated with age. As senior citizens age, it becomes increasingly important to understand the rules, procedures, and potential options available for renewing their driver’s licenses. In North Dakota, there are specific regulations and accommodations made for seniors to ensure they can continue driving safely and legally.

STACKER — Every family looks a little different. In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common. These families are referred to as “grandfamilies,” or “kinship families.” Kinship families can also refer to a family where someone other than a grandparent is […]

Here are the top stories that dominated the news during the past week, curated by the KX News digital staff.

The National Weather Service has released the strong wind reports from Saturday, October 5 throughout northwest Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Any of the locations with DOT means Department of Transportation equipment and AP means Airport and those are all considered official recordings. The top wind gust was in Devils...

(North Dakota Monitor) -The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency over records it believes will reveal the federal agency used its regulatory power to intentionally harm the fossil fuel industry. The lawsuit mainly concerns energy sector regulations adopted by the EPA this...

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — It could be up to four days before power is restored to some of the people impacted by power outages that were caused by the wildfires. However, the utility company that provides power to a number of the affected communities says power has been restored to most of the people. In […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) - There are five statewide measures in the general election and early polls show it could go either way for a majority of them. A poll released this week by the North Dakota News Cooperative and WPA Intelligence shows that 40 percent of voters are saying “No” to Measure 4, which would eliminate property taxes. About 28 percent are in favor, while 33 percent are undecided.

NORTH DAKOTA (KFYR) - Crayfish. Crawfish. Crawdads. No matter what you call them, they exist in some waterbodies in North Dakota. “North Dakota has two species of crayfish, the virile crayfish and the calico crayfish. They’re fairly wide distribution throughout the state, but you won’t find them in every single wetland or stream,” said Mike Johnson, NDGF Fisheries Biologist.

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today the sentencing of Lino Bol, a member of a multi-state drug trafficking organization that operated in Arizona, Texas, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - If you have unused or expired prescriptions, there is a safe way to get rid of them. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and Bismarck Police will be hosting a drug takeback event on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Burleigh County Senior Center. Residents can properly dispose of unused...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement today reaffirming North Dakota’s support for Israel as Monday, Oct. 7, marks the one-year anniversary of the hostage-taking and attacks on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. Burgum has directed the State Capitol to be lit in blue and white – the colors of the State of Israel’s official flag – tonight and Monday night.