West Fargo

West Fargo Firefighters Battle Auto Shop Blaze in 90-Degree Temps

Westbound lanes on Main Avenue were shut down from 45th to 17th Street.

WEST FARGO, ND — Cars were forced to take different routes as crews responded to an auto shop fire in West Fargo. Westbound lanes on Main Avenue were shut down from 45th to 17th Street. Officials say a fire started on the 1900 block of Main Avenue West at the end of a long commercial structure that holds vehicles. Crews…

West Fargo Police Chief Search: Lt. Troy Hischer

Lieutenant Troy Hischer has worked in North Dakota law enforcement for nearly 23 years and says he is ready to work with West Fargo's finest

FARGO, ND — The city of West Fargo has narrowed their search for a new police chief down to two candidates. We learned more about FBI Agent Heith Janke on Wednesday and we continue our candidate profiles. Today, we met with candidate Lt. Troy Hischer and learned more on why he says he is perfect for the job. After four…

Legion Baseball: West Fargo Opens Season with Walk-off Win

West Fargo and Post 400 open legion baseball seasons.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo baseball, fresh off a state title, opened up its legion baseball season hosting Post 400. It took extra innings to decide a winner with West Fargo winning on a walk-off base hit in the 8th to seal the 3-2 victory. Denver Blinn scored twice for West Fargo in the victory, including the game-winning run….

UPDATE: Charges dropped against one of two suspects in West Fargo kidnapping case

UPDATE (2021) — Charges were dropped against Victor Toribio as there was no evidence he was part of the crime. Jose Toribio was sentenced to one year in prison as well as a nearly $1,000 fine. In 2019, Jose’s kidnapping charge was deemed a misdemeanor, according to court documents. WEST FARGO, ND (2017) — A family dispute about a relationship…

West Fargo Home Destroyed by Fire

Everyone was able to get out of the house safely but at one point, communication was lost with firefighters inside

WEST FARGO, ND — There was a momentary scare for firefighters who were fighting a fire which gutted a house in West Fargo. Crews were called to 940 44th Avenue West shortly before noon. They saw smoke and flames shooting through the roof as they arrived. A neighbor was able to break-in a back door to rescue dogs and cats….

Save Some Lives…You Could Drive Away with a New Harley Davidson Motorcycle

United Blood Services says they begin to see a decrease in donors during the summer months

FARGO, ND — Donating blood this summer could get you a free Harley Davidson. United Blood Services says they begin to see a decrease in donors during the summer months. The decline can be caused by vacation time and students being on summer break. To entice new and current donors to come in to give blood, UBS is partnering with…

West Fargo Firefighters Battling House Fire

The original call was for a garage fire, our crew on the scene says it has no spread to the house.

West Fargo, ND – West Fargo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire at this hour. The original call was for a garage fire, our crew on the scene says it has no spread to the house. It appears the family is safely out of the house. Police have closed some roads around 44th Avenue West. West Fargo…

West Fargo High School Celebrates 300 Graduates

They say the tassle is worth the hassle when it comes to graduation

FARGO, ND– They say the tassle is worth the hassle when it comes to graduation. 300 West Fargo Students received their high school diplomas. Seniors in green gowns fill the Scheels Arena floor while friends and family fill the stands. The graduates chose 2 class representatives to give speeches during the ceremony. The celebration includes special performances by senior band…

Numerous Memorial Day Events Are Planned Around The Area

Honoring Those Who Died While Serving In Our Armed Forces

FARGO, N.D. — A number of ceremonies are planned for Memorial Day in our area. A short ceremony will be held at 8:45 a.m at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fargo. A ceremony will be held on Veterans Memorial Bridge at 9:15 a.m. Detroit Lakes will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10. 11 a.m. services are planned in West Fargo,…