Good morning, Bismarck.

On July 4, Julie Schirado from Furry Friends Rockin Rescue visited a studio to discuss Sweet Pea—a dog ready for adoption—and ways locals can help support the shelter.

First responders worked through the past 24 hours to address fireworks-related incidents across western North Dakota — in north Bismarck, a trailer with fireworks caught fire at 71st Street and State Street when a stray firework struck a tent and in southeast Dickinson, a firework injured one person and heavily damaged a garage with crews arriving around 10 p.m.

A Mandan man died in a one-vehicle crash early Saturday morning when he failed to negotiate a curve on County Road 139A at 2:40 a.m.—his pickup overturned in a ditch and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

State biologists report that nearly 500 bighorn sheep live in the area under the care of Game and Fish, the Three Affiliated Tribes, and the park's north unit.

Lamb recruitment dropped 22% in 2024 due to predation, drought, and natural breeding cycles—a small original group of about 15 sheep still remains south of Interstate 94.

Newly elected ND GOP leaders said they are disappointed with the property tax relief bill that increased the primary residence credit and capped local government tax hikes while not aiding renters, small business owners, farmers, and ranchers—local governments are finalizing budgets this summer amid concerns that the measure also hurt school districts.

Rock the Deck at Hillside

4:30-8 p.m. — Hillside Aquatic Complex — Regular admission rates apply — Dive into a fun evening of swimming, music, and prizes for incoming middle schoolers.