Rep. Tom Emmer WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel. The House GOP whip, Emmer reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the…
FARGO (KFGO/KVR) – Fargo Police say a 36-year-old moderate-risk sex offender has become non-compliant and his whereabouts are not known. An arrest warrant has been issued for Weston Calvert. Calvert was convicted in 2017 of luring a minor by computer in Ward County District Court in Minot. Anyone with information on Calvert should not approach or attempt to apprehend him….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A wild coyote was spotted near Lewis and Clark Elementary School but wildlife experts say there’s nothing to worry about. With the days getting shorter we can expect to see more wildlife activity during the hours which are close to sunrise and sunset. Coyotes do most of their activities during the dark hours and with the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A special session of the North Dakota Legislature is underway to fix a budget bill problem and Gov. Doug Burgum wants an additional $91 million in income tax relief. He is also asking for increased spending on infrastructure and destination grants. The session was called due to the state Supreme Court finding the Office of Management…
LAUGHLIN, Nev. (AP) — Donald “Don” J. Laughlin, a resort owner and the namesake of a southern Nevada town that he turned into a tourist destination, has died. He was 92. Laughlin died Sunday at his penthouse home at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, Diana Fuchs, the resort’s marketing director, said Monday. He died of natural causes….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man behind the hit country smash ‘Til You Can’t is coming to Fargo. Cody Johnson will be at FARGODOME on Saturday, May 18 and he’s bringing along a couple of friends: Justin Moore and Drake Milligan. Tickets range from $45 all the way up to $150 for VIP. They go on sale Friday, November 3…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal grand jury has indicted a former Oriska, North Dakota man who was arrested earlier this year on charges related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 62-year-old Rockne Earles is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and civil disorder, both felonies. He also faces six misdemeanor charges. He was first…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Police in Rochester have arrested a former Mayo Clinic doctor for the poisoning death of his wife. 30-year-old Dr. Connor Bowman was arrested during a traffic stop in Rochester. Bowman is accused of killing his 32-year-old wife, Betty, by using a combination of medications. She was a pharmacist. The investigation began in August when the medical…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum’s presidential campaign says he has surpassed the donor threshold for the third GOP debate. Burgum has contributions from more than 70,000 donors including 200 from 20 different states. He becomes the fifth candidate to meet the RNC’s debate requirement for donors. Burgum still needs to get at least 4% in two national polls….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – He did it, thanks to you. KVRR morning anchor Adam Ladwig has reached his goal in his Real Men Wear Pink campaign. He has been wearing pink every day this Breast Cancer Awareness Month raising money for the American Cancer Society. He reached his $2,500 goal Monday morning. Adam has been celebrating every $500 milestone with…
