The North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously reversed a district court ruling that suppressed chemical breath test evidence in a criminal vehicular homicide case. The case involves Travis Bell of Fordville, accused of criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular injury in connection with a June 4th crash near Grand...

Energy industry leaders say Tuesday's court ruling striking down North Dakota's carbon storage law creates significant uncertainty for carbon capture projects statewide, despite landowners calling for "just compensation" for the use of their land, according to reporting by Jeff Beach and Jacob Orledge of the ...

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning in southeast Jamestown, with all occupants and pets escaping safely. According to the Jamestown Sun, five units and 18 firefighters arrived shortly after 7 a.m. at 506 5th Avenue Southeast after reports of a bedroom fire. Captain Sheldon Mohr tell...

A district court judge ruled Tuesday that North Dakota's carbon storage law is unconstitutional, potentially impacting the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project, according to reporting by Jacob Orledge and Amy Dalrymple from the North Dakota Monitor. Judge Anthony Swain Benson found the law violates property rights ...

Fargo Police announced Wednesday that homicide suspect Tyrque Jones was arrested in Minneapolis, exactly four months after the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Azeem Holmes in downtown Fargo. The 20-year-old was arrested by the U.S. Marshals North Star Task Force in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, December 3 at 12:09...

High wind speeds and decreasing temperatures will cause hazardous cold conditions across southeastern North Dakota. Forecasters at the National Weather Service says temperatures could drop double-digits below zero, with the coldest period on Thursday morning. Wind speeds of up to 25 mph are likely to cause hazardous ...

The National Weather Service of Grand Forks warns gusty north winds and patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility late this evening and overnight, especially in the southern Red River Valley. An active weather pattern will bring snow chances here and there, breezy conditions, and large temperature swings through the ...

North Dakota Game and Fish is seeking information about a whitetail buck found dead southeast of Bismarck--after the close of deer gun season. A landowner discovered the deer in a ditch on Lincoln Road near 249th Street Southeast on the morning of November 30th, according to the release. Game wardens determined the buc...

The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved the 2027-2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan Monday, designating millions of dollars to upcoming road projects, according to extensive reporting by Masaki Ova of the Jamestown Sun. Major 2027 projects include the Business Loop West reconstruction with a new roundab...

A proposal to award about $1.3 million in performance bonuses to 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees took a step forward Tuesday after legality questions were answered. The bonuses reward staff for outperforming their revenue benchmarks by more than $191 million across four state investment funds, including t...

December 1st through 5th is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and Vision Zero is encouraging families to discuss how aging affects driving with older adults in their lives. Winter is here, meaning dangerous driving conditions are here to cause challenges on the roads. Vision Zero reports 103 people age 65 and older h...

The Jamestown Downtown Association held its 21st Annual Holiday Dazzle Parade Friday evening on First Avenue, featuring 53 float entries, according to the Jamestown Sun. Winners in four categories each received a trophy and $100 cash prize. Victory Christian School's Christmas Train won Most Outstanding Non-Profit/Civi...

Jamestown city crews will begin clearing residential areas tonight following emergency routes, with downtown snow removal scheduled to begin tomorrow night. City officials say residential snow removal will not occur on days when garbage and recycling collections are scheduled in those areas. Downtown Business District ...

The James River Senior Center's building project hit a major fundraising milestone. Executive Director Maureen Wegenke confirmed they've now raised $1 million, half of the a $2 million total capital campaign goal. The new campus project currently under construction in north Jamestown with a price tag totaling about $2....

The North Dakota Highway Patrol released details on a deadly two-vehicle crash in McLean County. Troopers say an 88-year-old Bottineau man died in a Friday evening crash about six miles south of Garrison. The collision happened about 4:55 p.m. at the intersection of Highways 83 and 37, during snowy, windy weather and i...

There's plenty of snow ahead of us in Jamestown, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. Monday should remain cold, but clear, with daytime sunshine giving way to partly cloudy skies giving glimpses of a nearly-full moon to the west. Then comes the snow. The National Weather Service predi...

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers announced he will retire February 28th, 2026, after more than 20 years on the high court. Governor Kelly Armstrong praised Crothers for serving with dedication, fairness, and professionalism, noting his respect for litigants and the separate roles of government branche...

(VIDEO BELOW) Dashcam footage captured by a fire crew near the North Dakota-Minnesota border shows what happens when motorists don't adapt to weather conditions. Despite officials advising drivers not to travel, a pickup truck nearly struck two firefighters during Tuesday's snowstorm. The incident happened just after 4...

The first winter storm of the season caused havoc on the roads Tuesday and Wednesday in North Dakota and Minnesota. Thanksgiving travelers are advised to exercise caution on the roads, even after the worst weather conditions have passed. The onslaught of snow and ice created dangerous driving conditions on many major r...

Road closures and no travel advisories remain in effect this morning across Southeastern North Dakota after a large winter storm swept through the area yesterday. Snow totals topped eight inches in LaMoure and Lisbon, which had the highest reported totals in the state. Edgeley received nearly 7 inches, as did some are...

Near blizzard conditions will persist Tuesday evening across far southeastern North Dakota and the southern Red River Valley, according to the 6 p.m. forecast discussion from the National Weather Service of Grand Forks. Falling and blowing snow will bring winter impacts in Minnesota for locations along and south of Hig...

The North Dakota Highway Patrol shared that a pickup truck hauling a trailer struck a snow plow west of Casselton on Tuesday afternoon at around 2:19 p.m. The truck lost control due to icy conditions, swerving to avoid a semi that had moved over for the snow plow on the side of the road. The driver failed to maneuver, ...

Here are the snowfall reports from the last 12 hours (as of 5pm Tuesday), courtesy of the National Weather Service: 01:30 pm CST - 11/25/2025 4 N Victor, SD 8 03:26 pm CST - 11/25/2025 LaMoure, ND 8 01:00 pm CST - 11/25/2025 Frederick, SD 7 09:00 am CST - 11/25/2025 5 NW Edgeley, ND 6.7 01:00 pm CST - 11/25/2025 4 WSW ...

North Dakota's first winter storm is packing a punch. Icy, snowy road conditions are being seen from the northwest corner of the state, and in the southeast corner, 10 counties are currently under a no travel advisory. These counties are: Stutsman, Barnes, Cass, Logan, LaMoure, Dickey, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland. I-...

A winter storm is moving through North Dakota, with heavy snow impacts causing hazardous driving conditions across the region. The National Weather Service reports 4-8 inches of snow accumulation in the northwestern part of the state, with no travel advisories listed for all roads in the area. Heavy snow and high wind ...

A winter storm warning is in place for parts of North Dakota this week, with impacts arriving with increased holiday travel. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for much of the state from Tuesday night into Wednesday, warning of accumulating snow, gusty winds and reduced visibility. Impacts are exp...

Jamestown Dollars for Scholars has announced a new endowed scholarship honoring Ethan Igl, who passed away from cancer in September 2024 at age 19. The Ethan Igl Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 annually to a Jamestown High School or Jamestown-BJA senior pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, science, ...

The University of Jamestown has had a big year - a $250,000 donation from Unison Bank helped create The Well Coffee Shop inside the UJ's newly opened Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life. The coffee shop, which opened this fall, sits between Voorhees Chapel and the Badal Nafus Student Union. The space f...

Jamestown Police arrested a man Friday night after what officers allege was a slow-speed pursuit through several parts of the city. Officers say the incident began around 6 p.m. Friday when Stutsman County Dispatch received a report of an SUV swerving and driving in the wrong lane near Sunnyside Trailer Court. A Jamest...

The Jamestown Public Works Committee unanimously recommended approval of the 2027-2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan Thursday, outlining millions in road projects, according to extensive reporting by the Jamestown Sun's Masaki Ova. Major 2027 projects include Business Loop West reconstruction, Highway 52 concre...

The North Dakota Supreme court issued a ruling Friday to uphold the state's abortion ban. The court failed to reach the supermajority needed to overturn the law, reversing a lower court's decision from last fall that decided women had a right to seek an abortion. Three justices found the law unconstitutional-Daniel Cro...

The North Dakota Public Service Commission has scheduled a series of hearings on a controversial high-voltage transmission line between Jamestown and Ellendale, using a new format that separates technical and public testimony, according to Jeff Beach. Technical hearings on the JETx project will be held January 8th and ...

Minot Police have issued a murder warrant for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month. Thirty-year-old Chozey Morsette is wanted in the death of Anthony Redmond, who was fatally stabbed in northwest Minot on the morning of November 7th. A AA-felony murder charge was filed Thursday in the...

North Dakota SNAP recipients are finally receiving their full November benefits. Officials at the North Dakota Health and Human Services told The North Dakota Monitor that the remaining November SNAP payments have been issued, completing the rollout that stalled during the federal shutdown. Many households received onl...

A 32-year-old South Dakota man has been arrested after a woman reported being brutally assaulted at an Aberdeen residence Tuesday, November 18th, according to Aberdeen Police Chief Johndahl. Aberdeen Police responded to a domestic assault report involving serious injuries around 10:15 p.m. The victim was transported by...

A warrant has been issued for a Jamestown man accused of stealing from a local business and threatening two people's lives. As first reported by Gretchen Hjelmstad of KFGO, Robert Cowperthwaite faces charges including unauthorized use of personal identifying information, forgery, two counts of terrorizing, and a charge...

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in a Moorhead neighborhood following an investigation into a possible gunshot Wednesday morning. Moorhead Police say an officer conducting a follow-up investigation in the 1800 block of 20th Street South heard what sounded like a gunshot around 9:30 a.m. and called for backup. O...

Wildlife officials are monitoring bird flu activity across North Dakota as fall migration brings increased sightings of sick and dead waterfowl. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department said they've confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as the Bird Flu, in migrating wild birds this fall ...

Gas prices are rising slightly in Jamestown ahead of holiday travel, but falling sharply elsewhere. The update from AAA shows North Dakota averages $2.81 per gallon for unleaded, down three cents from last week. Diesel prices however are up seven cents, now averaging $3.67 in the state. That now puts Diesel prices up...

North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak was among House members who voted 427-to-1 Tuesday to release unclassified Department of Justice records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, though she did not sign the resolution enabling the vote. The only vote 'no' came f...

Jamestown's Loyal to Local Holiday Passport Program is an annual event put on by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce -- it encourages residents to shop at local businesses by stirring up friendly competition for prizes. The program kicks off Saturday, November 29th and runs through January 5th. More than 80 Jamestow...

A regional startup pitch competition is inviting business ideas from across the Jamestown area, with a December deadline approaching. The Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center is hosting this year's virtual Startup Business Pitch Competition, with entries being accepted through Friday, Dec. 5. Organizers are looking f...

A man has been charged with killing his brother after a family-led search uncovered human remains on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Federal prosecutors said Monday that 26-year-old D'Angelo James Hunt now faces a second-degree murder charge tied to the disappearance of his brother, Isaac Hunt. Isaac vanished in March 202...

Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order Friday creating the North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness to coordinate state agencies and service providers in developing strategies to prevent and end homelessness. The 12-member council will be chaired by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Executive Dire...

A 30-year-old Minnesota man drowned Wednesday while waterfowl hunting in McIntosh County after swimming out to rescue his dog from icy water, according to a press release from the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Hendricks of Champlin was hunting near Ashley when his dog became trapped in thin ice about 10...

Mild weather is holding in Stutsman County this week, with only light chances for precipitation. . .but eyes are already turning towards Thanksgiving week. Skies will run a mix of clouds and sun through Friday, with highs climbing into the 40s across eastern North Dakota. Tuesday should reach the mid-40s, and Wednesday...

A man has died in a single-vehicle rollover in Williams County. KSJB's Seth Dunlap reports. The Highway Patrol said the crash happened just after 7 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 2 east of Ray. Troopers say the westbound SUV entered the median, overcorrected, and rolled into the north ditch. The NDHP says the driver was a...

Fire crews in Traill County battled a large grain-elevator fire in Mayville over the weekend. The blaze broke out shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday at the O'Brien Seed grain-elevator complex. Multiple agencies responded as flames spread through the structure and sent embers across several blocks in town. The elevator coll...

SNAP food-assistance payments are moving toward restoration in North Dakota after the shutdown pause, but timing and future requirements remain unclear. North Dakota Health and Human Services said late last week that full November SNAP benefits will resume, now that federal approval has allowed states to restart monthl...

The North Dakota Farmers Union donated $500,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank Wednesday to support its Harvesting Hope Campaign for a new statewide distribution center. NDFU President Mark Watne said the contribution reflects the strength of the organization's grassroots membership of family farmers and ranchers, accor...