West Fargo

West Fargo Police Lieutenant Being Investigated by the BCI

Lt. Greg Warren is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation

  WEST FARGO, ND — The longest-serving active member of the West Fargo Police Department has been placed on administrative leave. Investigations Lt. Greg Warren joined the department as a patrol officer in 1975. The move is pending the outcome of an investigation on Warren by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The leave comes during the same week…

Source of “Bites” at West Fargo’s Berger Elementary Still a Mystery

They found evidence of bats on campus, but there is no evidence of bats in the building

  WEST FARGO, ND — What bit a student and a staff member at L.E. Berger Elementary School in West Fargo last week remains a mystery. Bat Pros did a full inspection of the school on Saturday since a medical professional thought the injury looked like a bat bite. They found evidence of bats on campus, but there is no…

High School Baseball: North and West Fargo Split Double Header

West Fargo wins game 1 12-2, North wins game 2 11-2.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Packers and Fargo North Spartans made it back outside to resume its baseball seasons. The Packers won game one of the double header 12-2. The Spartans won game two 11-2. West Fargo sits at 13-5 this season. Fargo North is 8-4. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Fargo North,…

West Fargo Fire Department Responsible for Cleaning Dangerous Fentanyl Spill

They say a large portion of the drug was on a mattress, carpeting and some articles of clothing

WEST FARGO, ND — Officials say being exposed to a small amount of fentanyl can be deadly so the West Fargo Fire Department was called in to clean up the scene and make the area safe. Fire crews put on protective gear and bagged up everything that had been saturated with the dangerous chemical. They say a large portion of…

One Dead, One Hospitalized in West Fargo Fentanyl Spill

West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call of a fentanyl exposure

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo police are in the process of investigating a fatal fentanyl exposure. West Fargo officers arrived at 612 6th Street east last night after receiving a call for help. When police arrived on scene, they found two males who were unresponsive. After life-saving measures were attempted, one male was transported to the hospital and the second…

Update: 19 Year Old West Fargo Man Dead

19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene.

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo Police issued a statement saying they were called to 612 6th Street East at 5:20 p.m., on April 27, 2017. Life saving measures were attempted on two males. One was transported by ambulance, his condition is unknown. 19 year old Alexander Hirn of West Fargo was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say evidence…

West Fargo Holds First-Ever Senior Extravaganza

The conference was designed to listen to seniors' concerns and keep them safe from scams

WEST FARGO, ND — West Fargo wants to keep its senior citizens safe from scams and held a first of it’s kind event at the West Fargo Convention Center. The city wanted a way to connect to its senior citizen population better and created the Seniors 60+ Extravaganza. The goal is to keep them informed about issues that the elderly…

Interviews for New West Fargo Police Chief to Begin Next Week

Twelve people have applied for the position including four current members of the West Fargo Police Department

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — The first round of interviews for a new police chief in West Fargo may begin late next week. The city is looking for a replacement for fired chief Michael Reitan. Twelve people have applied for the position including four current members of the West Fargo Police Department. A city spokeswoman says the applications are still…

West Fargo Man Charged in Assault

Tyner fled the area with the woman's cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man faces a long list of charges after assaulting a woman this morning. Police say 27-year-old Tyriek Tyner attacked the woman around 9:45 in the 1400 block of 14th Avenue East. Tyner fled the area with the woman’s cash and phone and was later located at Walmart on 13th Avenue South. He…

West Fargo Names Palczewski as new Boys Basketball Coach

West Fargo boys basketball finished 21-6 last season

WEST FARGO, N.D.  — The West Fargo Packers have named Adam Palczewski as their new boys basketball coach. Palczewski has 10 years of experience as an assistant coach in Colorado and at West Fargo. He replaces Josh Downey, who resigned last month. “The passion and enthusiasm Adam has for developing leadership in our students, as well as his commitment to building…