WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin’ Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call at 1:30 A.M. on that day. When the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and WPD arrived at 1008 Dakota…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Four people are displaced after a house fire in Wahpeton over the weekend. The Wahpeton Fire Department was called around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 to 1801 4th Street North. When firefighters arrived, they could see flames coming from the home. Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says firefighters, ambulance crews and Wahpeton Police were on scene…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– A man is in jail after a shooting at a campground in Richland County over the weekend. Deputies arrested 56-year-old Kenneth Busse for reckless endangerment. He is accused of firing a shotgun out of his camper window. Deputies were called to Sheyenne Oakes Campground about 10 miles south of Leonard Saturday night. The caller told dispatch her…
(UPDATE 6:30 PM) — Sheriff Gary Ruhl said a hazardous materials team from the Fargo Fire Department was able to stop the leak late Monday afternoon. RICHLAND CO., N.D. (KVRR) –Police and fire for both Fargo and Wahpeton are working to clear out a spill of hydrochloric acid. The leak was reported at around 5:45 a.m. Firefighters from several area…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — Wahpeton is planning to tackle mosquitoes. The city announced they will be ground spraying Tuesday night starting at 9 pm until midnight. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, they will try for Wednesday night. The spray does not harm people, pets or gardens. But they suggest you avoid walking or biking in the area they are spraying….
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) -There are few traditions quite like it: The Border battle on the Fourth of July between Wahpeton Post 20 and Breckenridge Post 53. Each year since 2003 the two legion programs meet for game under the lights with fireworks to follow. In 2024 the game was rained out, and with rain in the forecast Friday, the teams…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) -500 kids grades 3-8 took the field at Wahpeton High School Tuesday for the second annual Cody Mauch Youth Football Camp. Once the drills were all wrapped up, Cody took the time to sign autographs for anyone who wanted one. The biggest thing for Mauch in this camp is he puts it on completely free for everyone…
6/22 | 2:00 p.m. Update: Bemidji area: We have 55 lineworkers in Bemidji. Crews energized a few thousand customers this morning and they keep making safe and efficient progress. Additional materials and equipment needed for continued restoration will arrive throughout the day. Crews will be working hard toward full restoration over the next few days. Fergus Falls area: Restoration from…
WAHPETON, ND (KVRR) – A former NDSCS football player has been charged with gross sexual imposition. With the added note of sexual act-victim unaware. A Richland County warrant is out for the arrest for Raymond Ruschel. The warrant was issued on May 29. The charge is attached to the date of November 23, 2024. Ruschel gained nationwide fame after suiting…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Veteran riders and their motorcycle-loving brethren set off on a group ride to bring attention to motorcycle safety. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, so Chapter 7 of the AMVets Riders decided to organize an outing for that exact purpose. Signup began around 9 A.M., with the bikers setting off for Wahpeton a little after…
