Good morning, Bismarck.

On Tuesday, the director of North Dakota Child and Family Services pleaded guilty to stalking his former partner — he will serve nearly a year of probation.

A woman is in jail after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 from a chiropractic office on Divide Avenue, where she forged an unauthorized check using QuickBooks & a stamp and turned herself in to serve just under a year while being ordered to repay over $101,000 in restitution.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library will launch the ‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Challenge online from May 28 through July 27, offering free participation for all ages.

Readers can log minutes with Beanstack to earn badges with every 150 minutes read and will be entered into prize drawings — including a free book at 600 minutes.

Bismarck State College is offering a new Qualified Dental Assistant program taught online + includes required clinical hours at a local dental clinic.

More than 20 students will receive full scholarships as the college works to ease the dental staffing shortage in rural areas.

Governor Armstrong approved a $300 million budget on Monday to build a new state hospital in Jamestown that will replace an outdated facility and serve up to 140 patients.

Officials said planning is underway and construction crews could break ground by the end of summer – the project is set to finish in 2028.

Burleigh County Auditor and Treasurer Mark Splonskowski has faced misconduct allegations since late 2023 and said he is improving his processes despite admitting to mistakes—he described the investigations as a witch hunt.

A special meeting was held Wednesday evening—where the County Commission and State’s Attorney discussed a petition to begin his removal process.

Staff from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and the Bismarck Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on May 28, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Burleigh County Senior Center at 315 N.

20th St. — the event will offer a safe way to dispose of unused medications and help prevent opioid abuse and environmental harm — as part of statewide efforts.

The Bismarck Bobcats returned home Wednesday with the Robertson Cup after winning the title for the first time in 15 years as fans cheered them on.

The team will host a celebration at the VFW Sports Center today from 6-8 p.m. - fans can take pictures with the trophy and enjoy free hot dogs and soda.

STEM Expo 2025

10 AM – 1 PM — Bismarck Municipal Ballpark — Free entry — Experience hands-on STEM learning with exciting activities and prizes for kids of all ages.