Mercer County News

Mercer County wants the state to take over a road heavily used by the energy industry.

He may have confessed to the murder but Clarence Burcham is not willing to turn himself into Minnesota authorities so easily.

THE BEULAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WANTS THE COUNTY TO SWITCH FROM MOUNTAIN TIME TO CENTRAL TIME.

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press STANTON, N.D. Mercer County officials are considering whether to switch from Mountain time to Central time.

One county has a borderline problem that doesn`t separate north and south, but rather, east and west.

Mercer County officials say they`ll ask the federal government for advice on changing time zones.

County officials are trying to set priorities for repairing flooded roads, bridges and culverts.

Residents of the small Mercer County town of Zap celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of North Dakota's most infamous parties in a little calmer fashion, with events such as a motorcycle ride, classic car show and pig roast.

Residents of the small Mercer County town of Zap are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of North Dakota's most infamous parties.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several southwestern North Dakota counties, including: Southeastern Dunn County, southwestern Mercer County and northeastern Stark County until 5 p.m. At around 4 p.m, NWS Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and ...

The Knife River Indian Villages near Stanton is dedicated to preserving the cultural and archaeological history of the Northern Plains Indians, who once called the area home.

You'd think the annual reminder of an event that supposedly scarred a small town would call for reverence, silent reflection or even complete avoidance.

Stark County residents frustrated about having to leave an hour early when they have an appointment in Bismarck may soon breathe a sigh of relief if a Dickinson commissioner has her way.

Celebrants set a bonfire on Main Street and caused about $3,000 in damage before the crowd was dispersed.

The Beulah Disaster Recovery Center will close on Wednesday, April 29. That will be the last day for Mercer County residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 to visit their local Disaster Recovery Center, which is run by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency .

Our Amber Schat+ was there... when officials touched down in Mercer County. "This one's ruined, so FEMA would buy out or pa9 for this house, right?" From our Governor... to individual homeowners... There are still questions on exactly how the flood disaster recovery plan will pla9 out But one thing's for sure... Now is the time for people to ...

There`s almost no corner of the state that hasn`t been grappling with the effects of flooding.

The challenges are piling up for ranchers this year. Yesterday, we told you how the harsh winter, followed by springtime flooding, is killing calves at an alarming rate.

Farmers and ranchers across North Dakota already know it`s going to be a tough spring.

Mercer County Emergency Manager Dick Sorenson says the community has flooded about every 12 to 13 years and it will flood again unless a permanent solution is found.