Good morning, Bismarck.

Volunteers at Kitty City care for over 30 disabled and FIV+ cats who help ease anxiety and loss with their gentle purrs and calm presence.

The shelter seeks more helpers to join these efforts—sharing a special bond that lifts both cats and volunteers.

A 71-year-old man from Gardner died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday when his bike overturned on Highway 22 in Dunn County—North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

A Bismarck man pleaded guilty yesterday to setting fire to a residence occupied by others—he was sentenced to two years of supervised probation.

Today, the North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the 2025 Destination Development Grant Program to give $15 million to projects that boost tourism and expand local attractions — a move designed to grow the state’s economy.

Eligible groups can request between $25,000 and $5,000,000 with a required 1:1 match and must submit applications online from July 1 to July 31 — setting a clear path for new tourism developments.

The Bismarck Fire Department welcomed three new firefighters who earned Firefighter 1 certifications after completing the Fire Academy—Miles Mainey on A shift, Taylor Schwede on B shift, and Clay Roberts on C shift—to join shift duty while a joint training with Mandan Fire Department helped maintain consistent standards.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will join statewide partners for Quit Week from June 8–14 to help residents quit smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco or using nicotine pouches.

The program offers personalized coaching, quit planning and free nicotine replacement therapy — all aimed at reducing tobacco use.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Resources reported two measles cases in Williams County on Tuesday, raising the state total to 34 cases from Williams, Cass, Grand Forks and Burke Counties — all in unvaccinated people.

This update adds to growing concerns about the spread of the disease.

Cathy Job launched a new BisMan Pink Ladies chapter in Bismarck after losing family members to cancer and her own scare, shifting the group from breast cancer awareness to supporting all cancer patients.

The organization will host events like a dart league and a rock painting day on June 14 at BisMarket and charges a $50 fee that is refunded to those who volunteer for five hours.

A national report by Redfin shows nearly $700 billion in homes for sale, but local realtors say Bismarck and Mandan are not following the same trends.

Low supply and a strong economy from agriculture and oil have driven home prices up from about $344,000 to $380,000—making entry-level buying more challenging.

Science Debunked

6-8 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — $25 per person — Test popular myths with hands-on experiments and discover what's fact and what's fiction.