Devils Lake

ND’s Grant Nelson becomes March Madness star, leads Alabama past #1 seed North Carolina in NCAA tournament

Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) score past North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES, CA (AP/KVRR) – North Dakota has its own March Madness star this morning in Devils Lake native and former NDSU star Grant Nelson. Nelson converted…

Devils Lake Wins First Boys Basketball State Championship Since 1925

The Firebirds Took Down Kindred 59-54 For Their First State Championship in 99 Years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Devils Lake Firebirds won their first Boys Basketball State Championship since 1925 Saturday night. The Firebirds came into the Class A State Tournament as the number two seed with a 24-2 record. The Kindred Vikings came into the matchup undefeated and one win away from a perfect season. With a rowdy student section behind them…

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Under Investigation

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputy who has been with the department for about 16 years has been put on administrative leave and is under investigation. Sheriff Bryan Lang says says 36-year-old Benjamin Myrum of Devils Lake was put on leave last week. Lang says the investigation centers on allegations of misapplication of entrusted property…

Final Four Set For EDC Boys Hockey Tournament

Eight Teams Entered Monday Night; Four Advance in the Quest to the State Hockey Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — The EDC Boys Hockey Tournament quarterfinals wrapped up on Tuesday night. Red River defeated Devils Lake 5-3 to advance. Fargo South-Shanley defeated West Fargo 3-2 to advance. Fargo North shutout West Fargo Sheyenne, 4-0, and Grand Forks Central defeated Davies 5-2. Grand Forks Red River will play against South-Shanley Friday night at 5:00 PM at Purpur Arena…

Several N.D. schools receive swatting calls Thursday

Schools in Devils Lake, Watford City, and other cities in North Dakota were victims of swatting call hoaxes Thursday

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Schools in Devils Lake, Watford City, and other cities in North Dakota were victims of swatting call hoaxes Thursday. Police in Watford City say a staff member at an elementary school received a call from someone who said there was a person outside the building with a gun. Officers responded and put the school on…

Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament Is A Go

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The 40th Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament is still on for the last weekend of January. Fire Chief Nate Bennett says committee members checked the conditions in the tournament area right after Christmas. He says despite the mild winter there is decent ice in that location, and the extended forecast is trending…

Pet Connection: Meet B.B.

B.B. is a cat who has spent his entire life living in a shelter

  We are welcoming a brand new shelter to the Pet Connection ranks this morning. TLC-ND Animal Rescue in Devils Lake, North Dakota. They are sharing a very special boy with us for their first Pet Connection segment. B.B. is a cat who has spent his entire life with the shelter. All 6 years of it. It’s way past time…

Body of Oregon Man Recovered From Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO) — The body of an Oregon man was recovered from Devils Lake over the weekend. Ramsey County Sheriff Bryan Lang says the victim was on a pontoon Saturday afternoon near Creel Bay when he jumped in the water to go swimming. Others on the boat attempted to rescue the man when they noticed he was in…