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Jamestown Public Schools apologizes after racist remarks, noises toward Bismarck student-athlete

February 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – Officials with Jamestown Public Schools have issued an apology after several middle and high school students were accused of making racist remarks and noises to a Bismarck High School student-athlete during a basketball game. During the game Tuesday, students in the Jamestown High cheering section were heard making monkey noises toward a black player for Bismarck….

ND lawmakers introduce bills removing ‘sexually explicit’ books

Republicans introduce two bills in the North Dakota Legislature aimed at removing "sexually explicit" books at stores and libraries.

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A house bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any business where minors can go that offer books showing at least partial nudity and sexual material. It was introduced by Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson. Supporters say it’s needed due to graphic images and the message it portrays about human sexuality….

Jamestown Priest Removed During Investigation Into Inappropriate Conduct

January 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — An investigation is underway into allegations of inappropriate conduct by Father Neil Pfeifer of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown. A statement released Saturday by the Catholic Diocese of Fargo says the allegations involve inappropriate conduct with adults. Father Pfeifer has been removed as pastor in Jamestown, at St. Margaret Mary in Buchanan and St. Mathias…

Honduran man arrested after Jamestown stabbing

December 16, 2022

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – A person is hospitalized and another is in custody after Jamestown police say he stabbed the other man at an apartment on the city’s north side. Police responded at 12:45 Friday morning to the 1000 block of 16th Street Northeast where they found a man with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen. He was rushed by…

I-94 closed Jamestown to Dickinson, no travel advised on most roads west of Red River Valley

December 14, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – As of 6 p.m. Interstate 94 from Jamestown to Dickinson is closed and the North Dakota Department of Transportation is advising no travel on most roads west of the Red River Valley. It is the second night in a row that I-94 has been impacted by winter weather. Highway 52 is also closed from Jamestown to Minot….

Jamestown Man Gets 3 Years For Fatal 2021 Crash

November 23, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown man is sentenced to three years in prison for a fatal crash this summer in Barnes County. Wyatt Staloch had changed his plea to guilty earlier this month in the death of Christina Anderson in July. He was charged with three felony counts of Duty in Accident Involving Death or Personal Injury. During…

DoorDash Suspends Operations In Some Towns Due To Winter Storm

November 10, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — DoorDash has suspended operations in some areas after activating its Severe Weather Protocol. They stopped service in Bismarck, Jamestown and Valley City around 1 Thursday afternoon due to the dangerous weather. The company says the changes have been communicated with Dashers, merchants and customers. They are also monitoring the storm and will resume operations as soon…

ND Highway Patrol SUV Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-94

November 10, 2022

KVRR Staff,

STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Around two dozen vehicles, including a North Dakota Highway Patrol SUV were involved in a pile-up crash last night on I-94 just east of Jamestown. This is how the SUV looks. It started around 6:30 pm when a state trooper witnessed a semi jackknife on the westbound interstate. Shortly after stopping the patrol vehicle was…

Part of I-94 closed from Valley City to Jamestown

November 9, 2022

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA – Westbound interstate 94 is closed from Valley City to Jamestown because of a crash. The Department of Transportation says the road is icy. People who drive through a road closure could be fined up to $250. You can see North Dakota road conditions by clicking here. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: I-94, INTERSTATE 94, jamestown,…

Two Men Arrested After Armed Carjacking in Jamestown

October 18, 2022

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Two man are arrested after another man tells Jamestown police that they carjacked him at gunpoint. It was reported just before 8 Monday night in the 400 block of 2nd Street Southwest in Jamestown. A short time later, a sheriff’s deputy spotted the stolen car nearby and attempted to make a stop but the driver fled…