Good morning, Bismarck.

Road construction on 19th and 14th Streets, including a new roundabout at 19th & Calgary, will disrupt traffic for a month starting 8/12/2024, with detours in place.

Brenda Bryant, the VFW National Auxiliary President, begins a nationwide tour in North Dakota to discuss veteran resources and plans for new initiatives.

In Burleigh County, charges of fentanyl possession were dropped for two individuals due to a transition to federal prosecution for one and insufficient evidence for the other, resulting in one facing federal charges while the other was released after 106 days in custody.

A Bismarck man with a long criminal record pleads guilty to fentanyl charges, receiving a 2.5-year prison sentence and mandated drug treatment.

The Bismarck School Board approved the 2024-2025 preliminary budget of $220,502,199 and maintained the general fund tax levy at 107.9 mills for the sixth consecutive year, also scheduling a public hearing for September 23.

The International Peace Garden in North Dakota has unveiled a major expansion of its conservatory, now featuring the Vitko Collection with over 5,500 diverse plants, aiming to enhance educational visits and overall visitor experience.

Bismarck and Mandan will host public hearings on special assessment improvement districts on Aug.

21 and 28, respectively.

A federal mandate demands Medicare and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities have a registered nurse available 24/7 by 2026, sparking concerns about feasibility and nurse shortages.