Good morning, Bismarck.

Heavy rains of over 2.5 inches on Sunday night caused pipe backups that flooded basements on Michigan Ave in South Bismarck.

Crews from Arrow Service Team worked all day to remove wet carpet while city officials plan to restore the regular wastewater flow once construction along Airport Rd is complete.

A Bismarck woman pleaded not guilty to reckless endangerment and DUI charges after her June 17 crash hit a vehicle and a dump truck — she faces additional charges for fleeing police, disobeying an officer and driving with a suspended license, and her trial is set for Oct.

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Bill Haase was named the new wildlife division chief of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department after former chief Casey Anderson was promoted to deputy director in June.

Haase, who has worked with the department for 22 years—most recently as assistant wildlife division chief for four years—brings extensive experience in wildlife resource management.

Skyline Boulevard will be closed for road construction between State Street (U.S.83) and the east Walmart driveway starting Wednesday, July 23 and the closure is expected to last two weeks while drivers are advised to use the detour (via 43rd Avenue and 19th Street).

Experts warn that unsupervised summer breaks put North Dakota teens at high risk for using alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana — national surveys show nearly 1.8 million teens started drinking for the first time, a statistic that raises concerns about addiction later in life.

Ivan Drewlo, who began racing at age four, qualifies for the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Tennessee this coming weekend with his father Steve—who is racing for the fourth time—making him the first Bismarck native in his age group to reach nationals in 20 years.

AAPNAC Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification Workshop

Aug 12-14 — Courtyard Bismarck North — Member Rate: $777, Non-Member Rate: $996 — Enhance your clinical assessment skills and earn the RAC-CT credential in this comprehensive certification workshop.

Evening Exploration at ND's Gateway to Science

6-8 p.m. — North Dakota's Gateway to Science — $14 Non-members | $9 Members — Discover hands-on science and enjoy immersive planetarium shows just for adults.

Brew at the Zoo

6-9 p.m. — Dakota Zoo — $40 members, $45 non-members — Sample local brews and enjoy a unique tasting experience at the zoo.

Vendors Needed for Maleah Cares Talk Show

7-10 p.m. — Bismarck, ND — Showcase your products during an uplifting talk show highlighting inspiring stories.