Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Bismarck.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong awarded twin wrestlers Terry and Troy Steiner the Rough Rider Award at Memorial Hall today — the honor recognizes their work as coaches and community leaders, and they announced plans to form a foundation to support under-resourced youth.
Students in Bismarck & Mandan are competing in a school-wide food drive called Bisman Gives A Can to raise 2,000 items by Oct.
27. Donations can be dropped off at participating schools and the Bismarck Event Center, with items going to the Great Plains Food Bank.
Construction has begun for a second 7 Brew at 401 East Bismarck Expressway, across from Kirkwood Mall (site of former Famous Dave's BBQ) and will include a new Chase Bank.
7 Brew opened its first location on State Street a month ago.
Bismarck Public Schools will soon require students riding e-bikes and scooters to dismount and walk them near school grounds to reduce traffic risks.
Horizon Middle School will release a designated walk-zone map in its October newsletter following concerns after a September crash.
Legacy High School earned national recognition as the Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School for promoting inclusive unified sports—marking years of success with its Peer-to-Peer program.
The school will hold unified sports games during Inclusion Week next week.
Prairie Rose Seminole spoke at an event at Bismarck State College on Wednesday to digitize records of the Bismarck Indian School so that local families may reconnect with their heritage.
The project aimed to return history to the community and guide future decisions.
A moose was spotted Thursday morning near Gateway Mall in Bismarck as seen on KMOT First News at Six Sportscast.
Local residents are now keeping an eye on nearby wildlife.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated October as National Pedestrian Safety Month, urging drivers to reduce speeds and stay alert in busy areas as more pedestrians and trick-or-treaters navigate local streets.
Officials say extra caution can help lower the risk of accidents in areas with high foot traffic.
Hilary, recognized as October City Star of the Month, serves as a Planner & CDBG Program Administrator, streamlining fund distribution for community development.
She has worked in city planning since 2013, and her efforts continue to benefit local projects.
Bis-Man Transit held its first public engagement Wednesday evening at the Dream Center to gather community feedback for an updated Transit Development Plan.
The agency is using the input to guide future improvements across the system.
Vitalant Blood Donation is hosting mobile blood clinics throughout October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to collect critical blood donations — especially O negative and O positive, which help save lives.
Eligible donors in Bismarck are encouraged to visit a mobile unit during the month.
Bismarck native Macie Vig announced Wednesday night her commitment to play Division I hockey at Bemidji State after two seasons at Century High; she will join the Beavers after finishing her remaining high school seasons.
KFYR Sports Director Luke Gamble previews the upcoming Bison v.
Wyoming game, outlining key team strategies to give local fans clear insights into game expectations.
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