Bismarck Girl to Ring Cancer Treatment Bell Tomorrow
Eleven-year-old Ultra O'Connell will mark the end of her two-year battle with leukemia on October 16, 2026.
Bismarck News
Bismarck news covers city government, Burleigh County, Bismarck Public School District 1, business and public safety in North Dakota's capital city. Reporting reaches neighborhoods and surrounding counties.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Do you plan to attend live theater performances in your community this season?
Dakota Stage Playhouse Opened Cabaret Production
The Bismarck theater kicked off its 48th season with a sold-out run of the iconic musical.
Crime
Bismarck Police Investigate Fight at Kirkwood Mall
Officers responded to a physical altercation on Thursday afternoon at a store inside the local shopping center.
Sports
Century Coach Jamie Zastoupil Reaches 500 Career Wins
The longtime volleyball coach achieved the milestone victory while leading the Century Patriots during the Fargo Metro Tournament.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you support requiring PINs to check out digital library books in your community?
Bismarck Library Required PINs for Digital Access
The Bismarck Public Library now mandates a four-digit PIN for patrons to check out digital books through the Libby platform.
Business
Live Poll
Do you support the planned $6.5 million investment for a new fire station in your city?
Bismarck Selected Site for New Fire Station 6
The department announced the station will be built west of Washington Street near Calypso Drive.
More Bismarck
Coverage here runs across Bismarck city hall and the Burleigh County commission, Bismarck Public School District 1 and the state government, health care and energy employers that anchor the local economy. From Downtown and Highland Acres to the Cathedral District, North Hills and Hillside, neighborhood reporting extends through the city and into Morton County and Oliver County where a story crosses the line. As North Dakota's capital, Bismarck's economic activity is closely tied to the legislative calendar and the presence of state agencies, making budget cycles, legislative sessions and state workforce decisions recurring local subjects. Infrastructure investment and growth management along the Missouri River corridor are the planning subjects that have drawn the most sustained attention in city government coverage in recent years.