
21-year-old Fargo man charged with killing Isadora Wengel
A gruesome 35-day investigation into the disappearance of 24-year-old Isadora Wengel culminated in a Cass County courtroom Thursday afternoon as her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, was formally charged with her murder. Though Wengel's body has not been recovered, West Fargo and Fargo police announced they have gath...
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Bob Hetler, long-time NDHSAA leader and Hall of Famer, remembered following passing
The North Dakota high school activities community is mourning the loss of a long-time leader as former NDHSAA Assistant Director Bob Hetler passed away this week. Hetler, who dedicated 30 years of his life to the NDHSAA in Valley City, died on Monday, February 9, at the age of 82. A memorial service is scheduled for Fr...
Feb 12, 2026

Northwest Tire recognized as Jamestown Business of the Month
Northwest Tire has been named the Business of the Month for February by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Located at 306 Business Loop W, the local service center was selected for its commitment to responsive and compassionate customer service. Per the Chamber press release, the nomination mentioned a...
Feb 12, 2026

90 lives saved: AEDs in patrol cars credited as lifeline for rural North Dakota
State health officials gathered in the capital Wednesday to celebrate a milestone in rural emergency care. North Dakota first responders must cover expansive rural areas, making efficiency and targeted care crucial. In the past five years, an initiative equipping North Dakota law enforcement with automated external def...
Feb 12, 2026
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Local Sports Schedule - February 12, 2026
Here is some of the sports action scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026: Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Curling, Freestyle Skiing, Men's & Women's Hockey, Luge, Speed Skating, Skeleton, Snowboarding College Hockey: Minot State @ University of Jamestown 7:00pm Men's College Basketball: Universit...
Feb 12, 2026

The end of no-registration? New federal bill threatens North Dakota's unique voting system
North Dakota could be the only state in the union left out of a massive new federal election overhaul currently moving through the U.S. House of Representatives, according to Mary Steurer of the North Dakota Monitor. State election officials confirmed this week that the SAVE America Act (also known as SAVE 2.0) contain...
Feb 11, 2026
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NDHP identifies two women killed in wrong-way crash near Wilton; fog cited as factor
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victims of Sunday's tragic head-on collision south of Wilton as 80-year-old Doreen Hexom of Williston, and 21-year-old Portia Matthiesen of Bismarck. The crash occurred at 10:26 a.m. in heavy fog that had reduced visibility to roughly 100 yards. Authorities state that ...
Feb 11, 2026

Jamestown residents give input on potential sale of parks
The Jamestown Parks and Recreation District is standing at a crossroads. Leaders are pondering the sale of local park properties while facing a staggering $33 million mountain of deferred maintenance, according to Masaki Ova of the Jamestown Sun. At a community input meeting held Monday night at The Bunker, residents v...
Feb 11, 2026

Local Sports Schedule - February 11, 2026
Here is some of the sports action coming up on Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Winter Olympics: Events taking place today: Curling, Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Dancing (finals), Freestyle Skiing, Men's Hockey, Luge (finals), Nordic Combined, Snowboarding, Speed Skating NBA: Portland Trail Blazers @ Minnesota Timberwolv...
Feb 11, 2026

VCSU Planetarium to host "Cosmic Colors," exploring color, light
Locals looking for a splash of color during the winter months can head to Valley City State University later this month for a free journey through the cosmos, put on by Wes Anderson. The VCSU Planetarium will host a public showing of "Cosmic Colors" on Saturday, February 21st, at 1:00 p.m. The film explores t...
Feb 10, 2026
