FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After Monday afternoon’s press conference, two city commissioners have called for the dismissal of Police Chief Dave Zibolski. He became defensive with reporters when asked about the delay in releasing information on the Sunday shootings and his whereabouts. KFGO’s Joel Heitkamp invited commissioners and the chief on his morning show. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn took part…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Will Swearson was a cooperating witness in the case against the former state senator. Swearson said he first met Holmberg when he was a graduate student at the University of North Dakota. “At first, he would provide me some financial assistance for me to pay for groceries (and) gas, electricity,” Swearson said. “Things began to change…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The 25th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon wrapped up Friday afternoon at Midwest Communications in Fargo, and it was a record-breaker. Children’s Miracle Network’s Hillery Mork says this year the fundraiser brought in just over $226,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital. That far surpasses the previous record of $185,000 set last year. Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Phones were ringing off the hook for the 25th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon for Sanford Children’s Hospital. The Radiothon is hosted by Froggy 99.9, Y94, and KFGO and includes inspiring stories of hope and courage. One hundred percent of every dollar raised will help care for kids at Sanford Last year the event raised $185,000…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Fargo man charged with repeatedly raping a 12-year-old boy has changed his plea to guilty. According to court records, Dominic Lilly had the boy to his home between 10 and 15 times. There, he would give the boy alcohol and marijuana to the point of unconsciousness. The boy told law enforcement that the two would…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 39-year-old Jamestown man was arrested over the weekend after a crash on Interstate 94 in Barnes County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Skyler Holub was driving west in the eastbound lanes of the Interstate around 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he sideswiped a car and moving van. It happened about 10 miles west of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Peanut Butter of all kinds and sizes can be dropped off at KFGO’s station until next Thursday, August 15. The drive was created by KFGO’s team JJ Gordon and Amy Iler from It Takes Two. The idea came to light from a conversation they had about the typical family household decision on peanut butter saying that…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – UPDATE: Thursday authorities arrested 34-year-old Starmaine Cory Hoeper of Moorhead in South Fargo.Through an investigation by Cass County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Metro Area Street Crimes Unit they were able to locate Hoeper.He has been transported to Cass County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KFGO) – Minnesota Twins fans will no longer be able to watch their favorite baseball team on Bally Sports North on Midco in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.The owner of Bally Sports North is in bankruptcy proceedings and its deal with the cable-streaming service has expired. In a statement to KFGO News, Midco said “We are…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- The two-day annual Cares for Kids Radiothon benefiting Sanford children’s hospital is underway. Sanford Children’s Hospital is partnering with Fargo radio stations Froggy 99.9, Y94, and KFGO to help raise money for children in need of treatment, and Sanford is very thankful for the help. Hillery Mork, Lead Development Officer at Sanford Health Foundation, said, “I just…
