Good morning, Bismarck.

Mandan police are still searching for 20-year-old Renzo Bullhead, who went missing on March 18 after he told a friend he was crossing the train bridge over the Missouri River—footage showed he stayed on the bridge—and local and regional teams joined the search.

Bismarck’s yard waste collection sites will open on Saturday, March 29th.

Residents must follow the posted instructions — including not dumping grass on the ground — to keep the service running properly.

A bill to ban third-party surveys in schools remained defeated in the House after a 46-to-45 vote—Rep. Vicky Steiner asked for reconsideration since she missed the vote on Friday.

A House bill that proposes an increase of three cents per gallon on gas and higher registration fees for electric vehicles narrowly passed and now waits in the Senate.

The bill would fund road repairs in counties, cities and townships—though some opponents say it may strain consumers.

House lawmakers voted down House Concurrent Resolution 3035 in a 77-to-15 vote to use the common schools trust fund for school construction—opponents argued the funds should remain for per-pupil support, teacher salaries, and student resources—and the resolution will not be on the ballot for 2026.

CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck has acquired a new robotic guidance system that uses CAT scans to plan implants with greater accuracy—doctors say the system can shorten surgeries that once took a full day to just a few hours.

Since October, more than 90 patients have benefited from procedures performed with the new system.

On Monday the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association named finalists for the annual Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards for top high school seniors.

The winners will be announced Friday afternoon as the awards enter their 40th year.

North Dakota EMS Rendezvous Conference and Tradeshow

9:00 AM – 6:45 PM — Bismarck Event Center — Registration fees apply — Explore the latest in emergency services at this engaging tradeshow.

Boxers & Beer Fundraiser

4-10 p.m. — Elks Lodge #1199 — Tickets available — Back and bigger than ever, this fundraising event supports the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.