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Stolen vehicle found in flames in rural Cass County

Picture of a vehicle that was discovered on fire on Highway 46, two mile from Interstate 29 Tuesday July 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.CASS COUNTY (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has reported finding a stolen vehicle in Cass County. According to the sheriff’s office, the call came at around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday morning,…

North Dakota Ethics Commission makes first finding of violations by public official

BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission found Rep. Jason Dockter committed three ethics violations related to his ownership of a Bismarck building, but the agency did not hand down any penalties for the lawmaker. The announcement, released Friday evening, marks the first time the commission has declared that a public official engaged in unethical behavior. The…

Tacos Reynosa future unknown after issues arise between owners and landlord

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What started as a taste of Mexican culture in West Fargo has turned dark. As Tacos Reynosa announced on social media they have been shut down by West Fargo inspectors due to an unsafe roof and an inoperable kitchen. “There’s not a measure we could’ve done to prevent the breakers from tripping all the time….

Barnes County man arrested for terrorizing after repeatedly threatening to shoot another man

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Bond is set for a Barnes County man accused of threating to shoot another man. 33-year-old William Smith was arrested last Thursday. Court documents show that a woman in Oriska called officers saying Smith had repeatedly threatened to shoot her ex-husband in the face during a confrontation. She says Smith made the threats after she…

Bismarck man charged in nationwide health care fraud investigation

FARGO (KFGO) – Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud-Puhl has announced criminal charges against Isaac Osei Afoakwa, 55, of Bismarck in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicaid. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. Afoakwa was charged by indictment with false statements relating to a health care…

Ground spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance to begin Tuesday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control is gearing up to start ground spraying for what they call is an elevated mosquito nuisance. They will have their trucks rolling and spraying insecticides in rural Cass County cities and major subdivisions on Tuesday night starting at around 8:30. It is weather permitting. The insecticides are labeled for use in residential…

Man leads West Fargo Police on pursuit down Main Ave.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a pursuit late Sunday night, after an attempted traffic stop near the intersection of 45th Street and 7th Avenue S. The driver of the vehicle fled westbound towards the 300 block of Main Avenue, where police used a PIT manuver to disable the vehicle. The driver, Levi Roland Hansmeier,…