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Thirteen from UND Softball earn NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Thirteen North Dakota softball players have earned All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) per the association's release in early August. The Fighting Hawks' selections are among an NCAA Division I total of 2,573 student-athletes that registered a 3.5 GPA or higher for the 2023-24 academic year. Four NoDak players boasted a 4.0 GPA, and four others held a 3.8 GPA or higher. As a team, UND posted a 3.394 GPA this past spring and a 3.361 GPA last fall. All 13 of UND's NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes were named to the Summit League Academic...
Dakota Cowboys Win Cheyenne: Good, Jorgenson bring saddles back to South Dakota, North Dakota
Denton Good of Long Valley, South Dakota and Clay Jorgenson of Watford City, North Dakota emerged victorious at Cheyenne Frontier Days. The former won the steer wrestling while the latter clinched the bareback riding title. Good, 20, is no stranger to Frontier Park, having steer wrestled there twice before and...
Heritage Center offers an interactive series for kids
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum holds 30-minute interactive programs designed to teach children a bit of North Dakota’s history. Little Kids Big World is the Heritage Center’s weekly program that takes place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. It’s designed to help introduce preschool-age learners to North Dakota’s heritage, history, environment, and industries.
Robotic Processes Automation Roadshow visits Minot AFB
Kamlen Joshi, Invoke robotic processes automation (RPA) instructor, helps a student create an automation during the RPA course at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 6, 2024. The students learned how simple work processes can go from taking hours to minutes with the help of robotic automatic processes. U.S. Air Force Photo I Airman 1st Class Trust Tate.
Small Montana Towns Getting Big Criminal Convictions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Attorney General Austin Knudsen is justifiably proud of his Prosecution Services Bureau, as it is assisting law enforcement agencies in small Montana communities in successfully trying and convicting individuals guilty of serious crimes. In the KGVO studios on Tuesday were Assistant Attorneys General Dan Guzynski...
North Dakota Received Soaking Rains: 5-Day Totals
Thunderstorms and steady rain showers have dumped several inches of rainfall across North Dakota over the past several days. Numerous reports of flash flooding came in Tuesday as Bismarck Mandan, ND received three to six inches of rainfall over an hour or two Tuesday afternoon, followed by another round of 1-3 inches of rain to hit a wider area Wednesday. Rain showers remain in the forecast for the rest of today Friday 8-16-24, but for the most part outside of a few pockets of a quarter inch or so, additional rainfall will be miniscule.
Mandan man keeps Elvis Presley’s memory alive through memorabilia collection
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Friday marked 47 years since the King of Rock n’ Roll passed away at the age of 42 on August 16, 1977. Many remember Elvis Presley through music, movies and even their own personal collections. A Mandan man has been collecting Elvis memorabilia for years.
Families United for Self-Empowerment helping students get ready for new school year
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Families United for Self-Empowerment (FUSE) will hold their Back to School Connect 2.0 event on Thursday to prepare families and students for the upcoming school year. The free event will be at Jefferson Elementary on August 15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and is open to...
Get Your Motor Running in Western North Dakota for an Unforgettable Day of Fun and Giving Back!
Get your motor running for an exciting fundraiser! The Fire & Iron Dakota Smoke Hogs are organizing their 19th annual fun run. This year's program promises a day of adventure, companionship, and community service. The Fun Run will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with registration from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Arnies Powersports in Williston, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library crosses construction milestone
MEDORA, North Dakota – The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will produce its own heat and energy using geothermal sources. The facility will emit zero carbon emissions, produce zero waste and serve as a catalyst for continued development in North Dakota’s scenic western border region. And, as of this week, it’s halfway to completion. “The Theodore […]
Changes to leash law in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Bismarck City Commissioners made changes to a leash ordinance. Now people won’t be being charged with a misdemeanor for the first violation of having an unleashed dog or cat. People will now be fined after two offenses, and if there is a third violation, they...
Dakota Stage overwhelmed by community support after flash flood
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Many downtown Bismarck businesses are assessing damages and figuring out how to recover after an intense flash flood on Tuesday night. One of these businesses is Dakota Stage, which partially relies on community support to put on their plays. The video captured during Tuesday’s flash flood...
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