KMOT News delivers a short feature on the Ward County Historical Society and their work to preserve our heritage. And in light of the recent demolition of a historic Minot church, this is an important topic for our community right now.
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A former radar base near Fortuna similar to the one that existed south of Minot is being demolished; the land will return to prairie. Check out video coverage of the story from KMOT News.
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As work continues toward seeing construction begin on Minot’s flood protection plan in 2017, there are a few properties that will need to be acquired. KMOT News introduces you to a story we’ll be covering in more detail on The Minot Voice.
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The Ward County Sherriff’s department and the N.D. Stockman’s Association are looking for your help with what is likely a months old cattle rustling crime. The loss was only recently discovered due to season movement of animals.
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The Rice Lake Association is lobbying the Ward County Commission to assist them in a debt restructuring plan that would give the embattled lakeside homeowners a little financial relief. The Commission decided to get legal advice before approving the plan.
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The City of Burlington was in front of the Ward County Commission on Tuesday requesting use of county land for improving the city with parks and athletic fields. Get the full story and preliminary plans from KMOT News.
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The changes in the oil industry see students both coming and going in oil patch school districts. Overall, the start of the 2015 school year will tell the story on what enrollment looks like. Get the story from KMOT News.
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Keeping our police force growing at the pace of our community has its own challenges, but the one that makes it toughest — getting applicants for open positions and then retaining them once they’re hired and trained. KMOT has the story.
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When you’re out and about in Minot’s locally owned stores, keep an eye open for Waldo. If you find him more than a few times, there are prizes in store. KMOT has the full story.
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There is a gathering crisis in education; it’s the fact that fewer and fewer people are going into teaching as a profession. And now educators from across the state have created a task force to help fill near-term vacant teaching positions and address the issue long-term.
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A Minot man, Marcus James, was sentenced to 10 years for gross sexual imposition (rape), he’ll serve five of them and have five years probation. KMOT News has more details.
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Renovation of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center will begin this summer and hopefully be complete next May. The total project cost is estimated at $2.5 million and the construction contract was awarded to Mattson Construction.
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The Ward County Commission has hired a special prosecutor for an investigation of an incident at Ward County Jail. State’s Attorney Roza Larson would not comment on details of the incident.
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Bismarck’s third public high school is set to open this fall, and school board members got a tour of the progress and features that will enhance learning in the 21st century.
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It’s a Bismarck story with a clear message for Minot. Crimes of opportunity are the ones that people stumble into. For example, a person steals something because it is easy and accessible. They can be prevented by simple things like locking doors. More from KMOT News.
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The Rice Lake owners association are weighing their options and will soon be making decisions about what to do with flooded properties. A $2 million allocation from the state means there’s money available, but the group is considering how to best leverage those funds.
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