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North Dakota Crisis Chaplains help first responders across the state

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North Dakota Crisis Chaplains help first responders across the state


BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The North Dakota Crisis Chaplains are ensuring the state’s first responders are being taken care of.

Its focus is on bringing chaplains and support to law enforcement and first responders in small, rural communities. The organization is already serving in 17 counties, and its goal is to serve in every county in the state.

“We thought everyone had what Bismarck had, and they didn’t. There were just a couple of pockets of active, trained, engaged chaplains serving first responder agencies, primarily in the cities,” said lead chaplain, Bryan Holchhalter. “There were maybe one or two small chaplain-served agencies in the state out of 53 counties, and some of those weren’t trained, some of those weren’t active, they weren’t during ride-alongs, they weren’t engaged with their departments, and there was basically a canyon of need.“

You can donate to the cause at ndcrisischaplains.com.

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Caution urged for drivers in North Dakota due to drifting snow

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Caution urged for drivers in North Dakota due to drifting snow


BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Drivers in parts North Dakota are being urged to use caution as drifting snow continues to impact road conditions.

According to the National Weather Service, strong northwest winds are creating areas of blowing and drifting snow.

That snow is sticking to previously plowed roadways, leading to slick and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

The advisory includes Burleigh County, Emmons County, Kidder County, Logan County, and McIntosh County.

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US scientists sequence 1,000 genomes from measles, a disease long eliminated with vaccines

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US scientists sequence 1,000 genomes from measles, a disease long eliminated with vaccines


This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses spreading last year. Scientists with knowledge of the operation expect the agency to post heaps more in weeks to come, revealing whether the U.S. has lost its hard-won measles elimination status. The CDC […]



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Accumulating snow to worsen road conditions in southern part of North Dakota

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Accumulating snow to worsen road conditions in southern part of North Dakota


BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — As the snow continues accumulating in the Bismarck/Mandan area and surrounding communities, the roads will become snow-covered and slippery.

Accumulations of 7-8 inches are expected in Bismarck, and more snow is expected further south, with as much as 9-12 inches projected to accumulate in Ashley.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is advising people to drive carefully, as blowing snow can reduce visibility and slippery roads can make it difficult to maneuver a car.

The NWS is also advising people to leave extra time for travel, have an emergency kit in their car, and tell others about their travel plans.

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Conditions are expected to improve from west to east on Saturday.



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