Bismarck Tribune

5 things to know: Former Lincoln police chief disputes investigation findings
Lincoln's former police chief, Matthew Giddings, has acknowledged making mistakes during his tenure but challenged some of the findings of an internal investigation that led to his termination.Here's what to know.
14h ago
Memorial Highway project impacts Mandan's Third Street
The 18th Avenue access off Third Street in Mandan will close starting Monday for up to two weeks for storm sewer installation.
15h ago

Fired Lincoln police chief admits mistakes, disputes claims of dishonesty during investigation
Former Lincoln police chief Matthew Giddings told the City Council he made mistakes, including an unapproved $667,000 Axon contract, but disputed claims that he was dishonest during an internal investigation.
Oct 9, 2026

The Bright Side: Dog tags discovered in Tennessee garden returned to family of North Dakota veteran
Richard France was tilling some soil outside his home in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 2008 to plant some tomatoes when he discovered something buried in the earth.
Oct 9, 2026

New Amazon delivery center ramps up Bismarck deliveries
Amazon cut the ribbon at its facility on Yegen Road in Bismarck on Tuesday to give local officials an inside look at its operations. The facility, which opened in August, currently employs 36 Amazon workers and plans to expand to...
Oct 8, 2026
No injuries, limited damage in Butler Machinery fire in Bismarck
Fire damaged a vehicle service bay at the Butler Machinery facility in northwest Bismarck.
Oct 8, 2026

5 things to know: Mandan voters to decide on data center ban
Mandan voters will decide whether to ban large-scale data centers in a special election set for Dec. 15.
Oct 8, 2026

Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge teardown begins weeks after first trains cross new span
The historic rail bridge between Bismarck and Mandan, older than North Dakota itself, is coming down. BNSF expects removal to wrap up by mid-2027.
Oct 6, 2026

2nd Mandan teen injured in Bismarck crash dies
A second Mandan teen has died from injuries suffered in a fatal Bismarck crash authorities say appears to be linked to two other vehicles street racing.
Oct 6, 2026
UPDATED: Tragedy in the community: Crash kills2 Mandan teens, injures 2 other people
A traffic crash in Bismarck that killed a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy from Mandan and injured two other people has impacted the community. Here is a rundown.
Oct 6, 2026







