North Dakota News

Arrest Made After Woman Doused In Lighter Fluid

Fargo police received the call at 8:28 Thursday night.

FARGO, ND (KFGO) – A woman in North Fargo suffered minor injuries after a man doused her in lighter fluid and attempted to set her on fire. The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Dajuan Wright. Officers and K9 searched the home where the assault took place on the 1100 block of 7th Avenue North but Wright was not immediately…

Man Dead After Being Struck By Train

It happened on a stretch of tracks where there were no marked crossings.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man was killed after being struck by a train in downtown Fargo. Police were called shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday to an area near Sixth Avenue North and Roberts Street where they found a man with “significant trauma” who was dead. It happened on a stretch of tracks where there were no marked crossings. Sgt. Troy Hannig…

Thousands of Kids Lace Up Their Sneakers for Youth Run

The Youth Run is just one event in the week of Fargo Marathon activities

FARGO, N.D. — Even though the big race is two days away, kids get their own version of the 15th Annual Fargo Marathon at the Youth Run. Thousands of kids take part in the run with the option to do a half mile or full mile. TNT led everyone through some warm up exercises and dance–off. After the run, each kid…

Mother And Child Killed In Crash Into Turtle Lake Identified

Their car landed upside down in the River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon

MANVEL, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of a woman and child who died after their car landed upside down in the Turtle River near Manvel on Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old Amanda Brantl of Mekinock, North Dakota ran off a gravel road and overturned landing mostly submerged in the river. 3-year-old Atlas Brantl was in a car…

UPDATE: Missing Red Panda Found at Red River Zoo

Red Panda Discovered Missing Thursday Morning

    UPDATE: The zoo says Sheffield is now back safe in his enclosure. The zoo is thanking its staff and the community for help and support during the search. FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Zoo wants people to be on the lookout for one of its animals. Earlier this morning, a zookeeper noticed Sheffield, the Red Panda, missing…

TSA Precheck Appointments Being Accepted For June 3-7 At Hector International Airport

You must bring proper ID and pay an $85 fee for five years of service

FARGO, ND — If you fly often you might want to consider enrolling in the TSA Precheck program at Hector International Airport. You can make an appointment from June 3-7 to enroll in the TSA’s expedited screening program. It allows identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a more efficient screening experience, including keeping your shoes on. Appointments will be held in…

Police Double Reward In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case In Grand Forks

Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak in April

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks have doubled the reward for information leading to the driver involved in a fatal hit and run on Demers Avenue near I-29. 39-year-old Christina Melvin of Bedford, Pennsylvania was passing through Grand Forks on Amtrak. She was taking a short walk when she was hit around 5 a.m. on April 7. The reward…

Man Wanted After High Speed Chases Finally Arrested In Traill County

Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was also arrested just last month after getting stuck in a drainage ditch north of Harwood

TRAILL CO., ND — The man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on chases earlier this week has been captured in Traill County. 38-year-old Thomas Hibpshman Jr. was arrested without incident on Wednesday near Portland. Police say he fled a traffic stop on Monday in East Grand Forks and he was chased into Grand Forks before it was ended. The chase…

A Stroke Survivor Wins An Award For His Recovery Progress

"That's not going to happen to someone like me," said stroke survivor Scott Hayden

FARGO, N.D.– A stroke survivor receives an award for the progress he made in his recovery. “That’s not going to happen to someone like me,” said stroke survivor, Scott Hayden. Scott and Kaye Hayden were on a camping trip when Kaye noticed her husband was acting strange. “I saw him walking around holding his head,” said Kaye. “So I leaned…

Fallen Officers Honored During Law Enforcement Memorial In Fargo

163 law enforcement officers died while on duty last year in the United States

FARGO, ND — Local and county law enforcement remember the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. 163 law enforcement officers died while on duty last year. In their memory, 163 flags are standing in a field of flags near the American Legion Memorial Fountain for Law Enforcement Memorial Day at Lindenwood Park. Speakers include U.S. Attorney For…