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Am Fam HS Play of the Winter Nominees: March 31

Vote for either Red River's hustle play and Moton's block

FARGO, N.D. — With high school hockey and basketball seasons over, it’s time to recognize the top plays from the winter. For the next two weeks, vote for the top play, and then the winners will square off on April 14 to see which play is the best play of the winter season. This week you can vote for either West Fargo’s…

Former West Fargo Police Chief’s Personal Information Leaked with Personnel Records

A city spokesperson says Michael Reitan alerted them that some of his personal information was released in documents given to media organizations

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo is providing its former police chief with credit monitoring. A city spokesperson says Michael Reitan alerted them that some of his personal information was released in documents given to media organizations. The spokesperson says city staff mistakenly missed the information for redaction when preparing the files. They have sent out requests to remove and…

West Fargo Public Schools Expands Kindergarten Program

Schools are offering open houses this week to register the first time students, but you can stop in any time if you can't make it

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Schools will be offering Kindergarten at seven different locations in the fall. Parents can begin pre-registering their future Kindergarteners for the upcoming academic year. The school district is asking you bring the child’s proof of identification and immunization record. Schools are offering open houses this week to register the first time students, but…

Cone Zone Time: West Fargo Road Work to Begin in April

The city will make improvements to 12th Avenue Northeast, 9th Street East and 13th Avenue East and First Avenue East

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — Road work in West Fargo will kick into high gear in early April. The city will make improvements to 12th Avenue Northeast, 9th Street East and 13th Avenue East and First Avenue East. Crews will complete a two-year construction project on 12th to update 2.5 miles of rural, two-lane road from County Road 17 to…

Illinois Man Charged in West Fargo Shooting

He is accused of repeatedly shooting at a woman in an apartment while she begged for her life

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — An Illinois man has been charged in a weekend shooting in West Fargo. David White, Jr., 26, is charged with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. He is accused of repeatedly shooting at a woman in an apartment while she begged for her life. Police say there were children present at the time of the shooting….

UPDATE: Multiple Fire Crews Respond to Mobile Home Fire in Cass County

We have a crew on the scene and will update you as soon as we have more information

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A county road is shut down after flames engulf a home at the 6900 Block of 48th Avenue North. Authorities reported no injuries and say no other buildings near the scene were damaged. Firefighters say they arrived at the home by 2:26pm and put out most of the flames by 4:00pm. They say the entire…

West Fargo Basketball Coach Josh Downey Resigns

Downey led Packers on two state tournament runs in his two seasons as boys basketball coach

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After two seasons and two state tournament runs, West Fargo boys basketball coach Josh Downey resigned Thursday, according to a school release. Downey, who led the Packers to a 44-10 record during his tenure at the school, steps down after a a 5th-place finish in the North Dakota state basketball tournament. “We would like to thank…

Fargo Man Accused in Liquor Store Robbery in Court

No weapon was shown and he left in a car with an undetermined amount of cash

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man accused of robbing Bernie’s Wines & Liquors in West Fargo on Sunday has made his first court appearance. Christopher Burns, 36, was arraigned on a felony robbery charge. He’ll be back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 12. Burns is accused of entering the liquor store on Sheyenne Street shortly…

Arrest Made in West Fargo Liquor Store Robbery

West Fargo Police arrest a man for robbing Bernie's Wines and Liquors

Police responded to a robbery in West Fargo during broad daylight. It happened around 2:45 this afternoon at Bernie’s Wines and Liquors on Sheyenne Street. 37-year-old Christopher Burns entered the store and demanded a free bottle. After he was told no, he demanded money instead. An unknown amount of money was handed over. He fled the store and got into…

EDC BBB: Davies Routs Red River, Sheyenne Upsets West Fargo

Eagles and Mustangs clinch spot in State Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — The semifinals of the boys East Region Tournament took place at the Scheels Center today. In the first semifinal, No. 1 Davies won with ease over No.5 Red River 90-69. Senior Matt Veit finished with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Eagles. In the second semifinal game, No. 3 Sheyenne squeaked by No. 2…