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Bismarck
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a blaze at Alberta Heights apartments on Lockport Street in north Bismarck on Monday, displacing residents in the incident. Bismarck Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Bismarck brothers opened a custom slaughter and processing shop today, saying their sibling bond gives the business a unique edge (set apart from standard operations). KFYR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 96-year-old Carl Frisinger, the last surviving member of the drilling crew that discovered oil near Tioga, recounted how the historic find transformed the state's economy—marking a turning point for local development. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Gas prices in North Dakota have risen over 30 cents in one week and more than a dollar from last year (over two months since the conflict with Iran began), which may lead to higher costs for local drivers. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck High School ended classes early today after a threatening call led school officials to contact the police+ officials confirmed the call was a false report with no credible threat. KX News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Provident Building — a 70-year-old landmark shining since 1954 — will remain in use as it is renovated into county offices. City officials say the site will continue serving community needs during the updates. KFYR-TV
- ➤ ND DOT and Vision Zero have announced Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to highlight rider safety + urging drivers to slow down, check blind spots, and share the road. Officials say these measures aim to reduce injuries in motorcycle crashes. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck Cancer Center hosts Project Hope this week to promote a healthier tomorrow by encouraging local groups to wear cancer ribbon colors and share healthy living tips. The event focuses on prevention for skin, breast, gynecological and colorectal cancers while proceeds help support patients. KX News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMary Baseball will compete in the NSIC Tournament after finishing a record-breaking 34-win season, led by a tough catching duo in Cru Walker & Marcus Butts. KFYR-TV
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Carz-N-Cures Car Show
10 AM – 2 PM — North Dakota State Capitol — Donations appreciated — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with cars, live music, and auctions for a great cause.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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