Choose your location
Hot 97-5
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
ND Ford 150 Truck Owners – Is Your Ride Safe From Recall?
Well hey, you could have been driving around for years without an incident. This just came out recently - and it made me stop and think, have I ever driven a truck or an automobile that was recalled? Here is what foxbusiness.com reported "Ford announced Tuesday that it's issuing a recall for the 2014 model year F-150 pickup trucks because they can unexpectedly downshift into the first gear and cause the driver to lose control or the rear wheels to lock up..."
McDonald’s Launches Summer $5 Meal Deal to Compete With Wendy’s, Burger King
McDonald's has launched a new $5 meal deal for the summer in an effort to compete with other fast food establishments like Wendy's and Burger King. They launched their new value meal on June 25. Thanks to rising prices, more and more customers are straying from eating at McDonald's and...
Uncovering The 10 Most Misspelled Cities In North Dakotah
Let's face it, we don't get a lot of respect in North Dakotah. Yes, I know how to spell it correctly. North Dakota! It's funny how many people I see on social media who have no clue how even to spell the name of our state, let alone our cities.
‘Multiple People’ Could Be Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death
Law enforcement officials are nearing the end of an investigation into the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. According to People, a source claimed that the investigation is "nearing its conclusion" and that "multiple people" should be charged in the case. Once the investigation is completed, the U.S. Attorney's Office...
Man Destroys Own Phone so Wife Can’t See What He’s Hiding in His Search History
A 22-year-old woman on Reddit was shocked by the violent way her 27-year-old husband reacted after she teased him about his phone's questionable search history. "I have been married to my husband for a little over a year now. The relationship has had its ups and downs but overall pretty good. My husband normally lets me go on his phone with no issue," the woman began.
Man Tells ‘Passive Aggressive’ Step-Daughter That Her Dead Dad Can Pay for Her Wedding
A man on Reddit thinks he may have gone "too far" by telling his step-daughter to ask her dead biological dad to pay for her wedding. "My now-wife divorced her ex when her three kids were young. He was an addict. She met me a few years later, and we dated for two years before she introduced me to her kids. Two kids really hit it off and Kelly did not like me," the man wrote.
Unveiling The Top 5 Bar Commandments In North Dakota
5 important bar rules in North Dakota to know and observe. These go for anywhere in the Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, etc) but seem to ring especially true in North Dakota. As somebody who has spent a fair amount of time in both smokey and non-smokey bars over...
Have You Come Across Any Of These Friendly Creatures In BisMan?
These are random gifts from the heart spread out through Bismarck and Mandan. Relax, they won't bite. Their main function is to bring instant joy to whoever finds them. You can call Lexi Muehler the "Mother" of all these adorable stuffed creatures. Crocheting 4 Kindness - that's what she has been doing for over two years. She taught herself the gift of art, bringing to life a bright red octopus, or a playful dinosaur. You may have seen Lexi along the 4th of July parade route last year randomly handing these furry friends out to those with a HUGE smile waiting to explode.
Ick! Taylor Swift Coughs After Swallowing Bug Live on Stage: WATCH
Taylor Swift has had her fair share of onstage mishaps, from costume malfunctions to technical issues, but this latest hiccup is perhaps the most unfortunate one yet. In a fan-taken video posted to Twitter/X by @tswifterastour, Swift was seen coughing aggressively after she swallowed a bug during one of her London concerts at Wembley Stadium.
Pizza Hut Closing Locations In Midwest, What’s In Store For North Dakota?
Restaurants struggling to stay open is nothing we're unfamiliar with, as far as recent news goes. Ever since the pandemic hit, we’ve seen some of our favorite places close all across the country. Pizza Hut has closed 15 locations across the Midwest. Not only that, but the source says...
Never Approach a Dog With a Yellow or Red Bandana or Ribbon Without Asking
You're out walking, see a dog, and you just want to go up, pet it, say hi in that whole doggie-baby talk way all while reaping the rewards of that wagging tail, big smile, and excited eyes. Maybe you're even walking your dog who can't wait to say hi to...
Monolith-Like Mirror Cabins Are The Perfect Place to Reflect
Ever seen a mirror cabin? Neither have we until we stumbled upon these incredible forest dwellings. According to Bolt Farm Treehouse, it's basically a cabin in the woods with "floor-to-ceiling walls of mirrored glass allow you to be one with nature, while maintaining your privacy (you can't see inside during daylight and there are blackout curtains for the evening)."
Woman Refuses to Give up Seat on Train for Stranger’s Dog: ‘What if It Started Barking and Misbehaving?’
A woman on Reddit is defending her decision not to give up her train seat for a stranger's dog in the Am I The A--hole forum. "I (31F) was traveling on a MetroNorth train from Connecticut to NYC. I found a large seat at the very back and, while the train was relatively full, I put my handbag down next to me because no one was going that far back and I figured I could always move it if someone came along wanting to sit," she explained in her post.
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Western North Dakota Braces For ‘Twisters’-Like Weather Event
Western North Dakota could resemble the upcoming movie Twisters on Thursday. According to the Storm Prediction Center from the National Weather Service, western North Dakota is in a Level 2 threat for severe weather. Here's that map. This includes part of our listening area to the west of the Capital...
Woman Believes Stepmom Is Hiding Her Inheritance From Late Father: ‘Claims He Didn’t Have a Will’
A woman on Reddit shared that she believes her stepmom is hiding her inheritance from her late father. She even alleged that the stepmother "claims he didn't have a will." In her post, she explained that her dad died from a terminal brain tumor and lived abroad with his wife, Jenny, and the woman's teen sisters.
Why Do Police Officers Always Wear Sunglasses? Here Are Four Important Reasons
Ever wondered why police officers are always wearing sunglasses?. Typically, you see cops strut around town or lean into your car window when they pull you over and they have their trademark monochromatic uniform on with all the attachments – a screeching radio, a taser, a badge. They might...
Who Is Donald Trump’s 2024 Running Mate?
Donald Trump has made a decision regarding a running mate in the upcoming 2024 election. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted former president recently told reporters that the decision regarding his 2024 running mate has been made in his "mind," according to Fox News. Who Is Donald Trump's 2024 Vice President Pick?
Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer Comes Out, Launches Relationship With Girlfriend
Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer has come out as a lesbian. The 33-year-old came out over the weekend via social media, hard-launching her relationship in the process. "Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb," Gummer captioned a series of photos on Instagram. One image in the slideshow...
Hot 97-5
12K+
Posts
27M+
Views
Hot 975 plays the best pop music and delivers the latest local news, information and features for Bismarck, North Dakota. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.