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Bismarck
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers at the Capitol finalized rules (almost $200 million to be spent) for the Rural Health Transformation Health Program on Tuesday and Wednesday, setting guidelines for rural health services. Their decision could change care delivery for community members. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials reported seven influenza-linked deaths this flu season, including two in children under age 10 — and urged residents to watch for flu symptoms and get vaccinated. Bismarck Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KMOT First News at Ten aired a series of sports highlights featuring segments like Play of the Day and The Dakota Drive with Tanner Purintun, Karl Sorby, and Jay Dylan from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14. The broadcasts provided local sports analysis and memorable in-game moments for fans. KFYR-TV
- ➤ KFYR+ aired its First News at Ten Sportscast on Jan. 14 with plays of the day and a football forecast, following earlier sports segments on Jan. 8, 9, 12, and 13 (highlighting a week of local athletic action). KFYR-TV
- ➤ The 4 Bears Roar basketball team is building its coaching staff and finalizing its roster as it nears the start of its inaugural season — steps aimed at strengthening its local presence. KFYR-TV
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Missouri Slope Taco and Potato Bar Fundraiser
10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. — Missouri Slope — Donations welcome — Celebrate Giving Hearts Day with a delicious meal to support the Wellness Pathway.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of a candlelit concert featuring the iconic music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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