Bismarck News

Two people were hurt in a one car accident this morning on Route NN in St. Francois County. via KTJJ

“You have to have a little bit of a dream in order to do this”

When 6-year-old Lydia Olmsted wakes up at her grandmother's home in Belgrade, she sits up in bed and tells her, "Daylight, Granny, time to get up!" It's music to Joan Olmsted's ears. via Columbia Daily Tribune

“You do projects and start fixing things up and then you're like, 'Where's all the money going?'”

Initially, Darren McClain enjoyed the free time that came with the temporary shutdown of General Motors Corp.'s plant in Wentzville. via STLtoday

Ellington led the way as far as getting the most rain from the system that moved through this week. via KTJJ

“If the power goes out, we will activate the shelters and warming centers.”

Lessons from the 2006 ice storm, coupled with additional planning during the year that followed, have left Parkland emergency management officials prepared for whatever winter weather Mother Nature wants to ... via Daily Journal

“Louie Seiberlich is a man of honesty, integrity, and energy”

KREI morning show host, Louie Seiberlich, has announced he plans to run as a Republican candidate for state representative for the 107th District. via Daily Journal

“For out-of-towners, I gave five packs.”

Winter storms such as those experienced recently mean many homebound senior citizens and people with disabilities do not get hot meal delivery. via Daily Journal

“It's been a while since we have missed this much school. Right now as it stands we are running close to Memorial Day.”

Up to a half inch of freezing rain is the forecast for St. Francois County by time the latest round of winter weather moves off to the east Friday afternoon. via Daily Journal

“The board said no matter who the mayor is, it will stay the course in getting a new plant”

Several residents voiced their concerns to the Bismarck Board of Aldermen Thursday night about problems with the city's wastewater treatment plant. via Daily Journal

“Thank you so much for all you do for your community.”

Jackie Berry looked out at the crowd in Mineral Area College's North College Center Friday and beamed. via Daily Journal

A man who was kicked off an Amtrak train at Bismarck Friday night will be facing charges in St. via Daily Journal

“No one got stuck or ran off the road.”

This morning's commute was treacherous for area motorists as most roads in St. Francois County resembled a sheet of ice. via Daily Journal

Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson has announced the nomination of nine students from her district to America's uniformed service academies. via KTJJ

“Until we get them (DNR) that information they can't really give us any financing options”

The Bismarck Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss financing options for a new treatment plant with the Department of Natural Resources . via Daily Journal

Some of the members of the Bismarck Fire Department want a new fire chief. On Tuesday night during a fire department members meeting, firefighter, Steve Creek presented several resolutions including one ... via Daily Journal

Today is the last day to file for municipal and school board offices in the April election. via Daily Journal

“The temperatures will remain consistent through Thursday”

A wintery mix made the morning commute slick in some areas and forced the closure of one local school today. via Daily Journal

“I hope the changes that will come will be well received within the department”

The Bismarck Board of Aldermen selected Steven Dickey Monday evening to be the city's new fire chief. via Daily Journal

“He wants some tree limbs removed that he says are on city property”

The Bismarck Board of Aldermen officially accepted the retirement letter from Bismarck Fire Chief Mike Gibbons during its meeting on Thursday. via Daily Journal

“Lydia is a lively, normal little girl. She is fearless, brave and has had therapy for living without sight”

Lydia Olmsted has always known other people can see things she can only imagine. via Daily Journal