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Two Seriously Injured After Motorcycle Crash in Richland County

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the motorcycle was sideswiped after it cut off a vehicle that was attempting to pass.

May 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people sustained serious injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle in a sideswipe collision. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the incident took place just after 9:30 P.M. on May 14, about 1 mile east of Lidgerwood. A Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2005 Buick Park Avenue were both traveling westbound on Highway 11….

Grand Forks Crash Leads to DUI Arrest, Damage to Intersection

The Grand Forks Police Department says temporary stop signs will be used at the intersection until repairs can be made.

February 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in Grand Forks will look slightly different for the near future following an early-morning crash on February 1. The Grand Forks Police Department says just after midnight, a person named Orton Andrews was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram eastbound on Gateway Drive when they left the roadway and struck a traffic signal pole…

West Fargo police arrest Moorhead man after vehicle pursuit

July 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Alan Steven Walker, 30. Picture courtesy of West Fargo Police Department.WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a man after he allegedly fled from police after a traffic stop. Police say the incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, where West Fargo police began to perform a traffic stop near the 500 block of…

ND Superintendent of Public Instruction Arrested for DUI

February 27, 2020

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Baesler was stopped on the Memorial Highway in Mandan at around 10 pm Wednesday. An officer at the Burleigh-Morton Detention Center says Baesler was processed at the Center and was released shortly…

West Fargo Police Sergeant Demoted After DUI

Sergeant Ryan Dennis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer.

March 29, 2019

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo officer has been demoted and suspended for driving under the influence. Sergeant Ryan Denis has been demoted from his supervising position to patrol officer. He will also serve a 15-day, unpaid suspension effective today. Last month, Police were called to 19th Avenue East and Beaton Drive for a report of a reckless driver. They…

School Bus Driver Arrested For DUI in Fargo

Police responded to reports of a school bus driving recklessly on 52nd Avenue South Monday afternoon.

February 19, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police arrest a school bus driver for DUI after catching him with children on the bus. Police responded to reports of a school bus driving recklessly on 52nd Avenue South Monday afternoon. Officers noticed signs of alcohol on the driver, 71-year-old Bruce Tweed of West Fargo. They arrested him after a field sobriety test for DUI…