BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A bill making its way through the North Dakota Legislature would make it easier to block public access to criminal court records. Jack McDonald, an attorney who represents the North Dakota Broadcasters Association, says in certain cases, defendants could file a petition to seal the file and get it erased it from the public. McDonald says…
FARGO (KVRR) – The former executive director of the Fargo Park District has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to the complaint, Leker received no significant disciplinary actions…
Former Griggs County Sheriff Michael Beaver (right)COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The former sheriff of Griggs County, who was charged with tampering with public records has changed his plea to guilty. Michael Beaver entered an Alford Plea, meaning he agrees the state has enough evidence to convict him if the case went to trial. During a county commission meeting last May,…
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) — The South Dakota House of Representatives has voted to accept Senate amendments to a controversial bill originally intended to hold librarians criminally accountable for knowingly providing obscene materials to minors. The amended version of the bill removes the criminal penalty and instead requires an appeals process for challenging materials in school and public libraries….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – A bill that would allow darker tint on motor vehicle windows is on its way to Governor Armstrong’s desk. The bill would change the limit on light let through from the current 50 percent to 35 percent. The state Senate approved the bill on a vote of 41 to 6. A proposed initiative measure would…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A former gaming employee for the West Fargo Hockey Association has been charged with felony theft for stealing about $68,000 from the organization. Steven Lyon of Moorhead was a longtime employee who was a bingo manager. Association Executive Director Jeremy Jorgenson says Lyon took the money from electronic gambling machines. Jorgenson says when confronted, Lyon…
FARGO (KVRR) – The drivers of two vehicles involved in a crash that killed two horses in Ward County are facing charges. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 20 year-old Ian Lindgren of Farmington, Minnesota was driving a van that collided with a pickup driven by 34 year-old Jessica Gjovig of Fortuna. The crash happened on March 7 at around…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A former Clay County correctional officer charged with criminal sexual conduct is accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate while working at the jail. According to prosecutors, 23-year-old Chloe Nord of Fargo became romantically involved with the inmate between November of last year and her last day of work in January. Nord is accused…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – CNH Industrial has confirmed layoffs at its Case New Holland manufacturing plant in Fargo. The company cited current and anticipated market conditions for the job cuts. Employees were notified earlier this week with about 198 hourly positions affected. CNH says it is dedicated to supporting the affected employees during their transition. Last May, about 700 members Local…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Attorneys for a former inmate at the Cass County jail have filed a federal civil lawsuit against the City of Fargo, Cass Public Health and two of its nurses, Cass County, and the jail’s administrator. According to court records, 46-year-old Tsega Sharp was arrested by Fargo Police on Nov. 21, 2021 and taken to a hospital emergency…
