Bismarck Local News – Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Saturday, August 10th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ 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. City of Bismarck
➤ Brenda Bryant, the VFW National Auxiliary President, begins a nationwide tour in North Dakota to discuss veteran resources and plans for new initiatives. KFYR-TV

CRIME NEWS

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

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ 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. KFYR-TV

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ 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. KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Bismarck and Mandan will host public hearings on special assessment improvement districts on Aug. 21 and 28, respectively. Bismarck Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

➤ 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. KFYR-TV

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