Good morning, Bismarck.

Badlands Search & Rescue is organizing a one-day search for missing Renzo Bullhead on the Missouri River on October 30—volunteers with watercraft or local river knowledge are encouraged to join before winter sets in.

Bullhead was last heard from on March 16 when he said he was crossing the train bridge between Bismarck and Mandan and did not reach his pickup point.

Pronto Chore won the Mandan Business Pitch Challenge after launching its app in July—Co-founder Vaughn Deinhart said the service has over 40 workers and will receive a $10,000 forgivable loan from the Mandan Growth Fund to expand its operations.

North Dakota law enforcement issued 665 citations in September's 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign (367 for distracted driving, 112 for speeding, 79 for other violations, 35 for seat belt issues, 12 for driving with suspended licenses, plus two DUI and two drug-related arrests) to reduce distracted driving and improve road safety.

Wishek is booming as the Ørsted wind power project brings in hundreds of workers who are filling hotels, campgrounds, and rentals—city leaders plan more similar projects to boost local business while watching their sales tax shift.

The wind farm is estimated to power over 100,000 homes and will be completed next year.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library hosted a cozy Local Author Showcase on October 20 and is celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week from October 19—25 while highlighting past awards like its Future-Focused Recognition and a National PR Award.

It also recently offered radon detectors and launched digital movie streaming for library cardholders.

Mandan High School is now recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School—its programs and open Peer-to-Peer classes meet the criteria for full school engagement.

More than 17 schools in North Dakota participate in the Unified Champion Schools program.

Krystal Atkinson with Bank of North Dakota offered advice on planning finances for the future in an interview yesterday — she shared tips on how to move forward and get ready for life’s next steps.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation's Wrong-Way Detection Project is a finalist for a national award, using advanced camera-based technology to spot vehicles traveling the wrong way on high-risk ramps and alerting law enforcement.

It will compete for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award with online voting open until Nov. 17 — the winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize for a transportation-related charity or scholarship.

Governor Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday appointed Levi Bachmeier as the state's new superintendent of public instruction—he will now lead the public schools.

North Dakota Health and Human Services is warning families during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week that nearly half the homes in the state may have lead hazards that can harm young children.

The agency launched a new website with tips and is testing a school curriculum to help avoid dangerous lead exposure—small amounts can lower IQ and cause learning problems.

More than a thousand participants are attending the Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference in Bismarck in person and online as the event runs from October 20 to 23.

The four-day conference offers over 20 sessions on topics like suicide prevention and professional burnout + experts share strategies to support rural communities.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center — Tickets required — Experience a spine-chilling musical journey with candlelit performances of Halloween classics.

Youthworks 40th Anniversary Celebration

11 PM – 1 AM — 930 N Griffin St, Bismarck, ND — Ticket required — Celebrate 40 years of Youthworks making a difference in the lives of youth across North Dakota.

16th Annual Bismarck Christmas Show 2025

Nov 21-22 — Bismarck Event Center — Free entry — Explore over 250 booths featuring unique handmade gifts and festive treats from local artisans.