Crime

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…

Two Fishermen Rescued from the Red River

Around 25-30 people assisted in the rescue

FARGO, ND — Some scary moments on the water for a father and son. They had to be rescued after getting their fishing boat stuck on the Red River. About 25-30 people assisted in the rescue. It was supposed to be a relaxing, father-son fishing excursion. But it quickly turned into placing a 911 call for help instead. Justin Kill…

Fargo Cass Public Health Hosts Take Back Tuesday

They want to remind everyone to properly dispose of their prescription medication to fight opioid addiction

FARGO, ND — The red bin is back at Fargo Cass Public Health for prescription drug Take Back Tuesday. They want to remind everyone to properly dispose of their prescription medication to fight opioid addiction. Last time they held the event, 133 people dropped off 210 pounds of medication. They say many patients with old or unused prescriptions have had…

UPDATE: Moorhead Police Investigating Shooting Behind Strip Mall

We have a crew on the scene and will update you as soon as information is available

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police are investigating a shooting at 935 37th Avenue South behind the strip mall near the Hornbacher’s Azool. The call for help came in just before 6 p.m. Police say three vehicles were involved and one vehicle had significant damage and bullet holes. They say no one is hurt. Police say they have a suspect,…

New Laws For North Dakota Drivers Starting August 1st

North Dakota Will Be Enforcing Two New Driving Laws Starting August 1st, 2017

FARGO, ND — Changing the song on your phone or not having your child under eight in a car seat could land you a fine in North Dakota. North Dakota drivers should be aware of two new laws starting August 1st when they hit the road. If someone has a child under the age of eight and they are not…

Senator Heitkamp Working to Crack Down on Secret Campaign Spending

It's already illegal for foreign nationals or governments to contribute to campaigns in the U.S., and this bill would help make sure those laws are followed

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Senators is going after secret campaign spending. Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota helped reintroduce the DISCLOSE Act. It would require tax-exempt groups and super PACs that spend money on elections to disclose their spending as well as their major individual sources of funding over $10,000. It’s already illegal for foreign nationals or…