Cass County

North Dakota Highway Patrol Looking for Driver of Hit-and-Run Vehicle

The juvenile driver of the car hit by the person in question sustained injuries as a result of the crash.

The image, provided by NDHP, of the Dodge Journey in question.CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run incident. NDHP says the collision took place just after 2:00 P.M. on November 25 near mile marker 72 on I-29. A Dodge Journey…

Federal lawsuit filed against former deputy, sheriff and Cass Co. over alleged sexual misconduct

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  A Cass County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. According to court records, Latisha Lenius is claiming multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken while she was ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. She claims the incidents occurred between November 2023 and…

Suspect, deputies identified in use-of-force incident in rural Walker

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — A man who fled from officers in rural Walker, Minnesota has been identified. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old James Weyaus, of Onigum died during a Nov. 16 use-of-force incident in Turtle Lake Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they got a 911 call after the caller heard shots fired. Deputies arrived and tried…

Inmate Escapes from Bismarck Prison

Authorities say 38-year-old Roman James Poitra was scheduled for release in January of 2028.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Authorities are searching for a fugitive who walked away from a minimum-security correctional facility and may be headed towards the Devils Lake area. According to the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 38-year-old Roman James Poitra walked away from the Missouri River Correctional Center just after 11 A.M. on November 8. Missouri River is an…

Two Men Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Juvenile, Fleeing Police

Authorities deployed both a drone and a K-9 unit to track down the two suspects.

Reece Harold, 20, Breckenridge Nicholas John Hilsendeger, 22, Fargo CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says that two men are in custody after reportedly assaulting a juvenile and then attempting to flee from law enforcement. The incident began at around 1 A.M. on October 25. A juvenile female located somewhere along I-29 called authorities, requesting assistance…

Cass County teen files lawsuit against popular gaming platform ‘Roblox’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County teen has filed a lawsuit against popular gaming platform Roblox. In the lawsuit, the unidentified 19-year-old accuses the company of being a “breeding ground for predators and enabling her sexual exploitation at age 13″. An attorney handling her case with Dolman Law Group says they have received 1,400 calls from families on similar…

Policy change allows UND, NDSU to offer dual-credit classes for high schoolers

Decision aims to give students more choices, but could bring financial hit to smaller colleges

University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost, left, speaks with State Board of Higher Education Chair Kevin Black on Sept. 23, 2025, in Minot North Dakota. The board approved a policy change allowing UND and North Dakota State University to offer dual-credit courses to high school students. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor / KVRR) —…

23-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder Struck Boyfriend with Hatchet, Documents Say

Lena Deoliviera was arrested on September 7 after a relatively short police search.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Court documents have now revealed why 23-year-old Lena Deoliviera is being charged with attempted murder. Deoliviera’s case came to public attention on Friday, September 6, when the Fargo Police Department announced they were looking for her following an incident of aggravated assault. She was then arrested in Moorhead on September 7. The court documents say Deoliviera…

Second Annual Community Veteran Stand Down Event

The event was all about celebrating veterans and trying to connect them with resources that could improve their lives.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Community organizations took time on this anniversary of September 11th to honor veterans and to help provide them with the resources they need. It was all part of the second annual Veteran Stand Down event held at Broadway Square. Vendors and services set up booths to offer veterans everything from free haircuts to information on how…

Update: Man in viral video pleads guilty to assaulting Fargo police officers

Joseph Manitowabi appears in courtFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man who assaulted three police officers in downtown Fargo in June has pleaded guilty and is heading to prison. Joseph Manitowabi appeared in court Monday morning to change his plea. “I just like to say I’m sorry about the whole thing. I just didn’t understand why they were putting their hands…