Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Bismarck. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck City adjusts facility hours for Christmas, maintains scheduled waste collection with minor changes, and announces Christmas tree pickup guidelines. KX News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bismarck man received a 40-year prison sentence for trading drugs and alcohol for sex with minors, as part of a plea deal. Bismarck Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bismarck businesses utilize a new AI tool provided by the Downtown Business Association to analyze patron behavior and improve operations. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Bismarck's Vision Fund approved over $530,000 for businesses including Eat Thai Cafe and Great Plains Restorative Services, aiming to enhance community benefits. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Doug Jensen, President of Bismarck State College, will retire on January 2, 2025, as announced by the State Board of Higher Education. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A potential federal government shutdown could disrupt daily life and travel plans for North Dakotans, affecting thousands of federal employees and closing national parks. KX News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Sanford Bismarck Pediatric Walk-In Clinic will adjust its hours to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday starting January 2, 2025, to accommodate more appointments. KX News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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