EDIT: I-94 near Steele has been reopened as of 1 p.m. I-94 and Highway 49 experienced closures this morning as NDHP troopers investigate crashes. The closure on I-94 appears to be ongoing as of 9:50 a.m., but Highway 49 has since been reopened. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported at 6:00 a.m. that a semi rollover ...

Via NDHP's Facebook: On March 21 at 8:09 p.m., a serious crash occurred on I-29 involving an impaired driver who fled the scene after rear-ending another vehicle at a high rate of speed. Inside the struck vehicle was a family, including a young child properly secured in a car seat. Despite doing everything right, they ...

Faith leaders and community members are preparing for a march to the North Dakota Capitol this Sunday, March 29, to push for the protection of immigrants, and an end to aggressive federal enforcement actions, according to reporting by Mary Steurer of the North Dakota Monitor. The event is entitled the "Palm Sunday...

Domestic crude oil prices are moving toward $100 per barrel, but North Dakota's Bakken oil field is not seeing a corresponding expansion in new drilling, according to Jacob Orledge of the ND Monitor. State regulators report that activity levels remain flat, because major energy companies are prioritizing budget stabili...

North Dakota is sending aid to South Dakota and Nebraska as immense wildfires ravage the states. ND Emergency Services describes the Nebraska fires as historic, and they continue to scorch hundreds of thousands of acres across the plains. Governor Kelly Armstrong announced yesterday that the North Dakota National Guard...

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday with local Ambassadors and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Depot Ramen with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 300 2nd Ave. NE #114 within the Jamestown Business Center, the new venture transforms a local staple, the Depot Cafe, ...

The Jamestown Fine Arts Association (The Arts Center) is proud to celebrate Arts in Our Schools Month by hosting a K-12 student exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of young artists from across the region. The exhibition will feature artwork from students in Jamestown and Pingree, with more than 700 pieces o...

Due to increased demand, the North Dakota Industrial Commission has authorized an additional $100 million for the 2026 Farm Financial Stability Program, bringing the total relief available to $500 million, making this the largest agricultural relief program in the Bank of North Dakota's history. This expansion comes as...

According to reporting by Jacob Orledge of the ND Monitor, the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands is moving forward with a controversial change to how they notify the public about oil and gas lease auction notices. The plan is to stop publishing this information in local newspapers, effective April 1st. The decisio...

Law enforcement was on high alert Sunday night after a bomb threat targeted the North Dakota State Capitol. According to a press release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Bismarck Central Dispatch received the call at 9:52 p.m. on Sunday (March 15), claiming an explosive device had been placed inside the building. ...

Officials are hunting for leaded water pipes throughout older neighborhoods in North Dakota. This begins the multi-million dollar process of replacing lead service lines ahead an upcoming federal deadline in November 2027. Under the EPA's 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, every water system was required to submit an...

The 47th annual Runnin' O' the Green kicked off Saturday as winter weather came down around an event that encapsulates the community spirit of Jamestown. People boasting gaudy green attire, and a few green garden gnomes, traversed the snowy terrain as residents witnessed the most people walking about town that we see a...

A case of mistaken identity involving AI facial recognition software has led to a civil lawsuit and national scrutiny after a Tennessee grandmother spent more than 5 months in jail for a crime she did not commit, according to first reporting by Matt Henson of WDAY. Angela Lipps, 50, was wrongly identified by Fargo poli...

The annual Runnin' O' the Green takes place Saturday, and participants may have to bear a bit of snow! While a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for much of southern North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota this weekend, Jamestown is currently excluded from the watch area. The National Weather Service is watching a...

A high-impact winter weather system is tearing through the region today, with North Dakota facing a combination of high fire danger in the west and near-blizzard conditions in the north. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for much of western and central North Dakota, including the Jamestown are...

A 21-year-old woman from Jamestown is in custody, facing potential assault charges, following a violent encounter with law enforcement during a welfare check Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to an apartment on the 900 block of Thomas Avenue at around 11 a.m. for a welfare check on Emily Leona Sather. Accordi...

Residents should prepare for a volatile day of weather Thursday, as a powerful system brings a messy mix of snow, rain, and potentially damaging wind gusts to Jamestown. Northeast ND is at the highest risk of accumulating snow of about 2 inches tomorrow, but patchy blowing snow in our neck of the woods may prove to be ...

In a significant legal defeat for Summit Carbon Solutions, a second North Dakota district judge has ruled that the state's carbon dioxide storage laws are unconstitutional, effectively revoking the company's permits for underground sequestration, according to reporting by Jacob Orledge from the North Dakota Monitor. Th...

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has named Kyle Schumacher of Eckman's Auto Service as the March recipient of the Customer Service Award, honoring his creative problem-solving and dedication to safety. The award was presented by the Chamber Ambassador Committee, after Schumacher was nominated for adapting a vehic...

According to reporting by Michael Standaert from the ND News Cooperative, two major criminal justice initiatives approved last year by the ND Legislature are reaching the point of implementation, offering new pathways for both low-level offenders and those nearing release from incarceration. One program has been used r...

The North Dakota State Patrol has released the identity of the Jamestown woman killed in Sunday morning's wrong-way crash on Interstate 94. Authorities identified the victim as 26-year-old Alliana Villaneuva. According to the report, Villaneuva was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the interstate just after...

In what observers are calling an "unprecedented" move, Michael Achterling from the ND Monitor reports that North Dakota's statewide Republican incumbents confirmed Monday that they will bypass the upcoming state convention to focus on nomination through the June primary. Sources say this exodus from the endor...

According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a Jamestown woman driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-94 early Sunday morning. The vehicle reportedly departed the roadway and collided with a bridge support on the north side of the highway at 4:09 a.m., approximately two miles...

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents, in partnership with the University of Jamestown and Jamestown Regional Medical Center, are once again offering scholarship opportunities to local students pursuing higher education. Applications are currently being accepted for two $1,000 non-renewable scholarship...

An 80-year-old Carrington man was killed Monday afternoon in a broadside collision involving a semi-truck six miles east of Carrington. The North Dakota State Patrol reports the two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 200 and 74th Avenue Northeast. According to investigators...

State officials have leveled a series of heavy sanctions against the Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) following a deep-dive investigation into what the Attorney General's office calls "grave" violations of North Dakota's charitable gaming laws. The enforcement action includes the immediate revocati...

Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has achieved a rare triple-recognition for its patient care, securing 2026 Women's Choice Awards in three critical categories: Obstetrics, Emergency Care, and ER Wait Time and Efficiency. The awards, which are based on a combination of clinical performance data and patient satis...

The North Dakota State Patrol is issuing a warning about the dangers of excessive speed after a driver was clocked traveling 150 miles per hour on U.S. Highway 83 Sunday afternoon. The vehicle was stopped near mile marker 209, north of Minot, in a zone where the posted speed limit is 70 mph. Troopers said that driving ...

While Americans show disapproval of recent military action in the polls, North Dakota's Senators, Representative, and Governor all showed their support for the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes in Iran, though they were not consulted via congressional vote on the matter, and only a group known as the Gang of Eight, p...

The North Dakota Emergency Commission, led by Governor Kelly Armstrong, furthered the modernization state corrections Thursday, unanimously approving $105,000 to expand real-time GPS monitoring to all residents of transitional facilities, per a press release. The move expands a pilot program launched in October that mo...

Original reporting by Mary Steurer of the North Dakota Monitor Justice Daniel Crothers concluded a 20-year career on the North Dakota Supreme Court this week, issuing a final plea to his colleagues to "Guard the court's independence--guard that fiercely". He told the Monitor that judges are supposed to uphold...

Masaki Ova of the Jamestown Sun reports that the Buffalo City's northeast corridor is preparing for a major residential expansion after the Jamestown Planning Commission unanimously approved a plan for the Ski Son Development during a special session this week. The 80-acre subdivision project will be named Buffalo Esta...

A new financial study of three dozen emergency providers, prompted by House Bill 1322, reveals that North Dakota ambulance services are losing about $500 on every transport, and this deficit is what local leaders are warning is a "new normal" for emergency response in the state, according to the North Dakota ...

(EDITORS NOTE: Listen to the fully unedited interview at the link below the article.) EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western joined KSJB Radio to discuss the repeal of the MATS regulations around coal power, the approval of the North Dakota's Combustion Residuals Program, and the future of wind power in the state. Th...

The Stutsman County Fair is set to host a pivotal stop of the "You Make THE Difference" Heartland Tour next week, offering a free professional development opportunity for the volunteers and leaders who power the region's local festivals and civic organizations. The workshop will take place on Friday, March 6,...

The Arts Center is bringing the "Cirque" to Jamestown next week for their annual gala: Cirque du The Arts. This isn't your average fundraiser, there's showmanship to it! It's described as an immersive, circus-inspired atmosphere featuring live performers at the Newman Arena on the UJ campus. Once the live auc...

The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a Grand Forks Air Force Base man was airlifted to a Fargo hospital Tuesday morning with serious injuries after his delivery van collided with a semi-truck on an ice-covered stretch of North Dakota Highway 18. The crash, approximately eight miles east of Clifford (mile marker 108)...

The North Dakota Industrial Commission is shifting $80 million into a record-breaking relief program for farmers and ranchers as high expenses and low commodity prices continue to squeeze the state's agricultural sector, according to Jacob Orledge from the North Dakota Monitor. The 2026 Farm Financial Stability Loan Pr...

What in the World is partnering with the Dakota Resource Council (DRC) and the Barnes County Museum to host an open forum this Thursday to discuss two critical constitutional measures set for the 2026 North Dakota ballot. The town hall will analyze how these legislatively referred amendments could change the way state...

Health officials are warning of an escalation in North Dakota's measles outbreak, as the total number of confirmed cases climbed to 14 over the weekend. The surge is located primarily in the northeast, with Pembina County reporting 12 cases, while single cases have been identified in Williams and Walsh counties. The ou...

Basketball season is ramping up this time of year, and Pam Fosse, Director of the Jamestown Civic Center, is working to put on some great tournaments. She spoke to KSJB's Seth Dunlap about what preparation for that entails, as the girls region tournaments kick off today. "We are busy and we're doing great. We're e...

The North Dakota Monitor reports the state's Democratic-NPL Party is experiencing increased momentum with more legislative candidates and higher convention interest than prior years. Twelve Democratic candidates received endorsements in the Bismarck-Mandan area earlier this month, which is the most since 2016. The Moni...

Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari presented at the Midwest Economic Outlook summit in Fargo Thursday, speaking to North Dakota business leaders, warning that while some sectors are thriving, like data centers, the state's skilled labor market, particularly in construction, remains in a "highly competitive&qu...

Governor Kelly Armstrong has named veteran Fargo attorney and former police officer Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Friese will fill the vacancy left by Justice Daniel Crothers, who retires at the end of this month after two decades on the bench. Effective March 9, Friese brings a diverse background in c...

Federal agencies say they are stepping up enforcement against chronic dog breeding violations and illegal dog fighting operations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that it is increasing enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act. Officials say they are targeting repeat violators in the commercial d...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase more than a quarter-billion dollars in dairy and other agricultural products for food assistance programs nationwide. The USDA announced Thursday it will buy up to $263 million in commodities directly. The products will be distributed through food banks and federal n...

The intense winter system that battered the region yesterday is losing its grip, leaving behind a cold but much quieter forecast for the weekend. While the "near blizzard" conditions from Wednesday have subsided, the National Weather Service warns that patchy blowing snow remains a concern today due to linger...

North Dakota is venturing into large-scale energy storage endeavors, though state regulators are warning developers that "glossing over" fire risks will no longer be tolerated in future instances, according to Jeff Beach from the North Dakota Monitor. The Public Service Commission (PSC) gave the green light W...

North Dakotans grappled with hazardous travel conditions yesterday, as compacted snow and ice covered much of the roadways, especially Stutsman County, which remained in a "no travel advisory" through the evening. Other areas in the state felt the weather's impact, as the North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a...

The James River Valley is in line for another 3 to 6 inches of snow through this evening as widespread winter weather continues across western and central North Dakota. The National Weather Service reports a band of snowfall stretches from the northwest down through south-central areas, with the northern James River Va...