Crime

Trial Scheduled for Rapid City Man Accused in Killing of C-Store Clerk

A 17-year-old co-defendant is asking to move his case to juvenile court

  RAPID CITY, SD — A Rapid City man accused of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery is scheduled for trial in December. Cody Grady, 19, is charged with first-degree murder or manslaughter in the January stabbing death of 45-year-old Kasie Lord at the Loaf `N Jug. He’s also charged with aiding and abetting first-degree robbery of grand…

Halstad Sex Offender on the Move

Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month

HALSTAD, Minn. — A high level sex offender who had been living in Halstad is on the move. Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month. He was last seen in Halstad but the Department of Corrections says it’s possible he’s traveled to North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Florida or Arizona. His criminal history includes a sexual misconduct conviction…

Mapleton Woman Fired After Viral Racist Rant, Community Rally Scheduled in Fargo

Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. KVRR'S TJ Nelson also contributed to this report

FARGO, ND — A Mapleton woman continues to deal with the consequences of her actions after video of her harassing three Somali women in Fargo went viral. Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. They also want bystanders to speak up when hate crimes happen. KVRR’s Nick Broadway was the…

Three Vehicles Involved in Shooting in Moorhead

A nearby apartment complex may also be involved

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead say shots were fired behind the strip mall near Hornbacher’s Azool. A nearby apartment complex may be involved. Police got the call just before 6:00 p.m. When officers arrived, they found out three vehicles were involved in the shooting. They say one of those vehicles was damaged by the gunfire. At the same time,…

UPDATE: Mapleton Woman Apologizes for Alleged Death Threats Towards Somali Americans at Fargo Walmart

They said the woman began yelling at them to go "back to their own country"

FARGO, ND — The woman who is at the center of a social media controversy over alleged death threats she made to three Somali Americans at a Fargo Walmart reached out to KVRR to explain why she said what she said. Amber Hensley said she is sorry things got out of control in the heat of the moment and takes…

North Dakota’s Judge Erickson Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Erickson was nominated by President Trump to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A North Dakota judge appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven introduced U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson to the panel. Erickson was nominated by President Trump to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Both senators encouraged the committee to approve Judge Erickson’s nomination and move it to the Senate for confirmation. “Judge…

Fargo Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Vandalism Suspect

They have released these images of a man wearing a handkerchief

  FARGO, ND — Police hope you can help them catch a vandalism suspect. They have released these images of a man wearing a handkerchief. He is tied to the vandalism of a car and building earlier this month near 1026 NP Avenue. Surveillance photos of the man were taken from security camera footage. The former Union Storage building is…

Bismarck Couple Charged After Passing Out Drunk in Van While Toddlers Play Inside

They also found an open jug of milk in the van, along with food, dirty diapers, a bottle of vodka and an unmarked pill bottle

BISMARCK, ND — Two toddlers were found playing in a van in Bismarck while their grandmother and a man were allegedly passed out drunk. Forty-year-olds Andrea Addison and Gary Pulido face felony child neglect charges after being arrested Thursday. Officers found the one and two-year-old boys in dirty diapers and one was covered with rotten milk. They also found an…

Williston Suicide May be Linked to Homicide of Woman Found in McKenzie County

Authorities list the primary suspect as Jonah Hendricks

  WILLISTON, ND — Williston authorities believe a man who committed suicide last week is responsible for killing a woman before he died. The body of 28-year-old Lindsay White was found in a rural area in McKenzie County on Thursday. Her death is being treated as a homicide. Authorities list the primary suspect as Jonah Hendricks. He was found dead…

Body of New Town Man Found in Lake Sakakawea

Preliminary results from an autopsy indicate he drowned

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, ND — The body of a New Town man who went missing in June has been found. The Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office says anglers on Lake Sakakawea found the body of 41-year-old Chad Kanine on Sunday. He was positively identified through a tattoo. Kanine went missing June 11 while going jet skiing on Lake Sakakawea. Preliminary results from…