Jody Kerzman

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BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. (KFYR) - The newest member of the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department might also be the cutest member. He’s 18 months old, has four legs, a tail and an excellent sense of smell. Koi is a Belgian Malinois who, just a few weeks into the job, is already making a big impact. “He’s still a puppy, still growing,” said Deputy Andrew Woodard. He is the partner Deputy Woodard has been dreaming of since he was in third grade.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Jody Kerzman

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - How many pictures or videos did you take on your cell phone today? We always have them nearby, and that makes it easy to document our everyday lives. And that’s good news, because this next story is filled with moments that deserve to be documented and remembered forever. Jernie Heid will never forget the moment he crossed the finish line and got a high five from his buddy, Zakai Harildstad. “You’re pretty fast?” asked reporter Jody Kerzman. “Yeah,” replied Heid with a smile.

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LEMMON, S.D. (KFYR) – A few generations ago, it wasn’t uncommon for teenagers to drop out of school after eighth grade. Many had to help on the farm or fight in the war. Missing out on high school meant they also missed out on many of the high school experiences kids today take for granted. The good news: In one small South Dakota town, teenagers are making sure everyone has a chance to experience prom. This was Tom Baumeister’s first prom experience.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Jody Kerzman

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - There’s an old saying that goes, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.’Two Bismarck women say when life gives you extra Easter stuff, you make Easter baskets. Jennifer Schauer and her mom, Jolene Thiel, never expected they’d have enough stuff to make more than 1,700 Easter baskets. The good news: their baskets have been making Easter morning a little extra special for kids across the state for more than a decade.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Jody Kerzman

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Not every story has a happy ending, but we’re pretty excited to tell you this one does. In fact, Lil’ Canoli’s homecoming was such a happy occasion, it called for a party. Bubbles, puppies, and even Lil’ Canoli cookies and stickers marked the pink dog statue’s return on Sunday afternoon. Last month, Lil Cannoli was stolen from the front porch of the Unconventional Cookies Cookie Haus in central Bismarck.