Wahpeton

Search Continues for Alfred Odden

Volunteer rescue organization Badlands Search & Rescue has stepped in to add their resources and support.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The phrase “into thin air” gets thrown around a lot in missing persons cases, but given the lack of trail Alfred Odden left after departing the Valley City Casey’s on the evening of April 1, it feels somewhat appropriate. The 73-year-old grandfather reportedly claimed he was going to drive his teal pickup with red topper from…

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…

HIGHLIGHTS: ND Postseason Hoops – Division A/B State Semifinals Set

FARGO (KVRR) – The Semifinals are set for the NDHSAA Boys Basketball Division A and Division B State Tournaments. DIVISION A: (highlights in video above) #2 Central Cass wins 72-58 over Turtle Mountain #6 Shiloh Christian wins 64-57 over Four Winds/Minnewaukan #1 Devils Lake wins 68-39 over Dunseith #4 Beulah wins 56-51 over Wahpeton SEMIFINALS #2 Central Cass vs. #6…

Man Dies by Apparent Suicide at Fryin’ Pan in Wahpeton

The Wahpeton Police Department says no other people were injured and there is no threat to the public.

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…

Four displaced after house fire in Wahpeton

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…

Man arrested over the weekend for firing shots into a camper at Sheyenne Oakes Campground

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: Leak stopped late Monday afternoon at Cargill plant near Wahpeton

(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…

HIGHLIGHTS: Wahpeton Post 20 Wins Border Battle Behind Aiden Hajek’s No-Hitter

AIDEN HAJEK TOSSES NO-HITTER FOR POST 20 IN THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY BORDER BATTLE BETWEEN WAHPETON POST 20 AND BRECKENRIDGE POST 53.

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…

Cody Mauch Returns to Wahpeton to Host 2nd Annual Free Football Camp

MAUCH WAS DRAFTED IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE 2023 NFL DRAFT TO THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE.

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…