NORTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY PATROL

Bismarck man charged after causing shelter in place Monday at state capitol building

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bismarck man is charged with a “C” level felony for causing a lockdown at the state capitol on Monday afternoon. 29-year-old Joseph Pratt is charged with one count of terrorizing. North Dakota Highway Patrol and Bismarck Police responded around 2 p.m. for a report of a suicidal man on the capitol grounds with a pistol….

Sheldon, ND man killed in pickup rollover Sunday night in Richland County

(UPDATE 04/22/26) — A man from Sheldon, North Dakota who died after crashing his pickup Sunday night has been identified as 29-year-old Sawyer Richardson. Highway Patrol says the fatal crash happened on County Road 3 near Barney in Richland County. Richardson’s pickup left the road, vaulted over an approach, and rolled. He was wearing a seatbelt but was partially ejected…

UPDATE: Armed suicidal incident on North Dakota State Capitol grounds ends safely

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A tense situation involving an armed suicidal male on the state capitol grounds in Bismarck has ended safely according to North Dakota Highway Patrol. Law enforcement responded to the capitol grounds around 2 p.m. They say the man was armed with a pistol and made no threats to the public, only toward himself. People in the…

Snowy Conditions Cause Rollover Crash Near Gladstone

The driver of the semi reportedly sustained serious injuries in the crash.

STARK COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A 54-year-old semi driver is currently recuperating from serious injuries at Sanford in Bismarck following a serious crash in Stark County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that the incident occurred just before 7:00 P.M. mountain time on April 3. The driver of a 2025 Volvo semi hauling a trailer of frozen food lost control…

With snow forecasted, ND Highway Patrol urges caution traveling this holiday weekend

FARGO — With more snow still on the way, the travel conditions are not likely to improve for your Easter weekend. An early spring storm is causing plenty of headaches for travelers heading out for the holidays. Predicted heavy snow, combined with strong winds could make travel difficult, if not nearly impossible, in some areas. “They’re talking anywhere from, like,…

Silver Alert for missing Wahpeton man with dementia

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – A Silver Alert has been issued by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the request of Wahpeton Police Department. Alfred Odden of Wahpeton is a 73-year-old white male. He is 5’11,” weighs between 160-180 pounds, and has short grayish hair and green eyes. Officials say he was said to be going…

Ohio Woman Killed in T-bone Crash Near Mandan

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the woman lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions and crossed over onto the opposite side of I-94, where she was struck and killed.

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Authorities say a 21-year-old woman from Ohio is dead after losing control of her vehicle on icy roads, leading to a T-bone crash with a pickup truck. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the incident occurred just after 6:30 A.M. on March 14. The woman was traveling eastbound on I-94 near mile post 139 when…

Bail set for Mandan man charged in fatal hit-and-run near Valley City in December

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) — Bond is set at $30,000 cash for the Mandan man accused of hitting and killing a man walking along I-94 near Valley City in December. 22-year-old Garrett Kuntz made his initial court appearance on charges of manslaughter and duty in accident involving death. North Dakota Highway Patrol got an anonymous tip linking Kuntz to the…