NORTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY PATROL Archives

North Dakota Highway Patrol welcomes K-9 Beau to Fargo

February 11, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new puppy has come to Fargo to serve the North Dakota Highway Patrol. K-9 Beau is a nine and half week old bloodhound who made his way here from Texas. He will be the fourth bloodhound the patrol has added to the team. Once fully trained, K-9 Beau will be able to assist with tracking…

North Dakota Highway Patrol wants lawmakers to report harassment because ‘threats precede violence’

February 2, 2026

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse speaks to legislators during a personal security presentation at the capitol on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Every morning before 9 a.m., Sen. Judy Lee receives a call on her landline, the only phone number she discloses publicly. Lee never picks up. She…

NDHP identifies suspect in fatal hit and run in Barnes County

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a driving suspect in a fatal hit and run crash Sunday, December 21, 2025. The NDHP officials say Garret Kuntz, 22, Mandan, was the person driving a 2001 Ford F-250 they’ve linked via evidence to the fatal pedestrian hit and run. They say an anonymous tip helped in the…

Fundraiser identifies Jamestown teen who was hit and killed by a semi on Wednesday

January 22, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: GoFundMeJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account has identified a Jamestown High School student who was hit and killed by a semi in Jamestown as 16-year-old Jake Stiles. It happened around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon when the semi driver was turning onto 4th Street Northeast and hit Stiles while he was walking across the street. Highway Patrol says the driver…

Drivers Prepare For Cold And Trees Become Subject Of Social Media Speculation

Extreme Cold Causes Hazardous Conditions for Drivers and Spreads Rumors About Trees

Warnings of "exploding trees" have been circulating on social media - while the truth is not so dramatic, the sudden drop in temperature can cause some fracturing to tree trunks and limbs.

January 21, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has seen traffic accidents begin to stack up in Fargo-Moorhead this week, and that will likely only continue as weather conditions deteriorate. “People are just driving too fast for those conditions,” said Captain Bryan Niewind. He, like most sensible folk, would rather you stay inside given the upcoming temperatures, but, if…

Two-vehicle crash involving West Fargo Fire rescue truck sends one person to the hospital

January 19, 2026

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A crash between a vehicle and a West Fargo Fire Department rescue truck sends one person to the hospital with injuries. The two-vehicle crash happened around 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of 32nd Avenue East and Sheyenne Street while the department was responding to a call for service. There were no injuries to those on…

Driver charged after going 104 mph on closed I-29

January 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A driver has been charged and fined after going more than 100 miles per hour on a closed interstate during Sunday’s snow storm. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Interstate-29 was closed due to blizzard conditions and low visibility when a trooper stopped a driver going 104 mph in an 80 mph zone. The driver was issued…

Two Adults, One Infant Seriously Injured in Fargo T-bone Crash

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says road conditions could have played a role in the crash, though it is still under investigation.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

UPDATE 01-20-26 : Names are released the driver of the SUV is 40-year-old William Wah of Fargo. He was not injured and is under investigation. His passengers, 28-year-old Miatta Hill and a 5-month old infant both of Fargo, have serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Shelby Schmalz of Fargo, also has serious injuries. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –…

No Travel Advised in Walsh County, I-29 Closed from Grand Forks to Canada

Blowing snow continues to limit visibility on roads. Authorities say if you must travel, bring a winter survival kit and stay in constant contact with those who know you're traveling.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued another no travel advisory for northeast North Dakota due to inclement weather. That advisory does include Walsh County. NDDoT and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have jointly closed I-29 from Grand Forks to Canada in both directions thanks to the blowing snow and zero visibility. Authorities say if…

Leeds, ND man killed after crashing into semi that had turned onto U.S. Highway 2 Monday morning

January 13, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BENSON CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Leeds, North Dakota man is dead after crashing into a semi hauling corn that had just turned onto U.S. Highway 2. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 10 a.m. on Monday, about six miles east of Leeds. The 72-year-old man was taken to CHI St. Alexius Health in Devils Lake where…