FARGO, N.D. — City officials describe the Main Avenue reconstruction project as a gateway into a safe and accessible corridor through the heart of Fargo. But that safety was put in limbo for a short while. It started back in August when a stretch of road on the corner of Broadway and Main Avenue caused a mix–up for drivers. “The…
FARGO, N.D. — Fire Prevention Week is back to remind the community of how to be safe in case of a fire emergency. All seven Fargo Fire Department stations are participating in this year’s national campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape.” The effort is put on by the National Fire Protection Association. They say…
FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn was back at the Cass County Courthouse for resentencing in connection with Savanna Greywind’s kidnapping and murder. This comes after the North Dakota Supreme Court overturned his life sentence. Hoehn may not be spending life in prison but he will spend the next 20 years behind bars, after Judge Tom Olson went with the maximum…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police investigators believe a person has specific knowledge about events leading up to the death of Brenda Kartes. They believe the person has shared specific details of Brenda’s death with others. She was reported missing after leaving Centre Inc., a Fargo transitional living facility, on July 12th, 2018. Her remains were found in August of this…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A West Fargo man who didn’t agree with a woman’s political bumper sticker is arrested in Moorhead for terroristic threats. Police say 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher, who has a Donald Trump bumper sticker, pulled up alongside the woman’s vehicle on 8th street south in the noon hour. He began yelling about her Elizabeth Warren bumper sticker then pulled…
FARGO, N.D.–William Hoehn has been sentenced to 20 years in prison plus 360 days to be served concurrently in connection with Savanna Greywind’s death. Hoehn appeared in the Cass County Courthouse Monday morning for his resentencing hearing. Hoehn was originally sentenced to life in prison in connection with Savanna Greywind’s death. The prosecutors asked for a maximum 21-year sentence. Prosecutors…
Halloween is a fun time for a lot of kids and adults, but for people on the autism spectrum, Halloween can sometimes be a struggle. Costume and makeup textures can be distracting, irritating or too stimulating. Meeting strangers trick or treating door to door can be overwhelming. And pets, especially big dogs who want to come to the door to…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has proclaimed today, October 7, 2019, as “Vern Bennett Day.” The 86-year-old Cass County Commissioner and longtime Fargo Public Schools superintendent died last week. Bennett was the longest-tenured superintendent of the Fargo Public School District serving for 28 years. At the time of his passing, he was also the longest-serving member of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Two men were arrested on Saturday after an attempted robbery and aggravated assault in Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Police Department received reports of a man who had been stabbed in the 2500 block of 14th Avenue S at approximately 1:31 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the man had been stabbed several times. The victim…
FARGO, N.D. — Even on the rough days, Diana Emerson always knew how to get Sandy Brakke to crack a smile. “She’s got a good sense of humor. Very witty and you could be having the worst day and she’ll say something and everything is just that much better,” Brakke said. But in March, Emerson didn’t have the energy…
