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Rare Black Bear Spotted in North Dakota
Officials are tracking a rare black bear sighting in western North Dakota, believed to be the same bear moving through various locations, with recent sightings near Marmarth, Amidon, and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The bear was last sighted in the northern area of Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Wednesday. Biologist for North Dakota Game and Fish say the bear appears to be in a sub-adult age group and actively in search of a new habitat or mating partners. They believe the bear’s final destination will not be in the southwest region.
Troop 163 Receives Jamestown Community Foundation Grant
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Community Foundation has recently awarded a $2,500 grant to Troop 163 of the Jamestown Boy Scouts for assistance towards the purchase of a new trailer/equipment. The local Scouts use the trailer and equipment for their trips to the regional camps and Jamborees around the country, and their current trailer is in dire need of replacement. This grant will bring them very close to their fund raising goal for the project.
Thief tunnels through walls to rob Fargo garages
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Multiple break-ins were reported at a Fargo apartment, after the property management says someone smashed the drywall, appearing to tunnel their way through several units. Those with Goldmark Properties tell us a person broke into the back of a garage at The Autumn Brook...
Fargo teen reportedly catches pedophile
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Police were called to Dairy Queen at 4015 45st St S in Fargo for a report of a disturbance Sunday just after 10:30 PM. According to police, a 16-year-old told them he had been “bored” the night before and decided to try to “catch a pedophile”. The teen created a Grindr account to which 24-year-old Julius Trevino responded.
Two people jailed on warrants, found hiding in Emerado attic
EMERADO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Bobby Johnson and Ariauna Williams are in the Grand Forks County jail after police say they were found hiding in an attack while police attempted to serve a warrant. Monday afternoon, police say they noticed the vehicle of Billy Johnson in a driveway. He...
Fargo Man Accused of Raping Boy He Met On Social Media App Numerous Times
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor for allegedly raping a 12-year-old boy at his home on multiple occasions. Court records show 31-year-old Dominic Lilly met the boy on Sniffies, a social media app, and had the boy to his home between 10 and 15 times.
Oakes Post 36 Falls in Regular Season Finale to LaMoure
Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – LaMoure Post 19 got an early jump on Oakes Post 36 to win 10-6. LaMoure would score 10 runs in the first 3 innings clinching their victory. The game started with LaMoure scoring 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 errors of which 2 were earned. Oakes would respond by scoring 2 runs off of a hit in their half of the first to cut the lead to 4-2. No one would score in the 2nd but LaMoure would hit around in the 3rd to get 6 runs of which only 2 would be earned runs. Oakes would be plagued by 3 errors in the inning allowing the runs. The dyke would be plugged by Jace Fyre who came in relief striking out his first batter he face off of 3 eephus pitches.
Theory Of A Deadman To Get “Unplugged” at Chester Fritz
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center in Grand Forks is hosting the latest tour from Theory Of A Deadman called Unplugged. You’ll hear acoustic versions of the band’s biggest hits including “Angel,” “Hate My Life” and “Not Meant To Be”.
Fargo Blake Shelton superfan gets a surprise at her 50th concert
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -You might remember last week when we introduced you to a Fargo woman named Linda Lake. She was going to her 50th Blake Shelton concert Friday at the Red River Valley Fair. She was there! You could spot her in the front row and smiling...
Local 10-year-old dominates each sport she plays; off to play hockey in Paris
FARGO (KVRR) – Mihaila McField is a multi-sport star, competing in hockey, shot put and hammer throw. This 10-year-old has been dominant across these sports. “They just make me happy. I’m good at sports, it’s just fun. I love winning.” said McField. She will be representing...
150 juror summonses to be sent out in Grand Forks County for Rice trial
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (KFYR) - The woman accused of the 2007 Minot killing of her college roommate was back in court on Monday. Judge Richard Hagar went over some housekeeping details about the trial’s move to Grand Forks with Nichole Rice, her attorneys and prosecutors. Judge Hagar said...
Wimbledon, ND, featured in new commercial, gets international attention
WIMBLEDON, N.D. (KFYR) - Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It’s also considered the most prestigious. Over the weekend, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon. It’s something American tennis great Andy Roddick never managed to do. But finally, Roddick has found success at Wimbledon. And it’s...
Help Save Bismarck Businesses During Construction Chaos
I wrote not long ago about our yearly struggles with construction all around town... ...and when we think of that, cones everywhere come to mind, tons of people wearing hard hats alongside the highway - detours are also very much part of the aggravation. Most of us however have no clue how much REAL damage is being done. Our businesses are trapped INSIDE all the construction.
Myhre Elementary School playground construction
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The dirt outside of Myhre Elementary School will be replaced with a new playground at the end of the month just in time for the start of the school year. The new playground will have a structure with 31 play stations, ADA stations, swingsets and more.
Optometrists say it’s a bad idea to wear your contacts while swimming
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - When it gets hot out, you might head over to the pool for a dip. But eye doctors said if you plan on doing that, you should take your contact lenses out first. Dr. Brittany Schauer at Vision Source in Mandan said if you get non-sterile...
Minot Public School admin building faces potential $1 million A/C repair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The Minot Public School system is about two weeks away from administrators and teachers returning to work, but school officials said the air conditioning units in the administrative building have not been working since the second week of June. Superintendent Scott Faul said they have been...
Big Sticks new head coach
DICKINSON, N.D. (KFYR) - Jordan Price is no longer the head coach of the Badlands Big Sticks, but there’s a very good reason for it. Price has accepted a full-time coaching job at Metro State in Denver. Price has been with the Dickinson summer league team since 2022 when...
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