Keith Darnay

Executive Digital Producer at KXMC-TV (Minot, ND)

Executive Digital Producer at KX Television

Executive Digital Producer at KXMB-TV (Bismarck, ND)

Featured in: Favicon

wishtv.com Favicon

newsbreak.com Favicon

keloland.com Favicon

wbtw.com

kark.com

fox16.com + 6 more

Articles

8 ND students are semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars recognition

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Eight North Dakota high school students have been named as semifinalists for recognition as U.S. Presidential Scholars. These are students who represent the best in academic excellence, leadership, and service. Each year, 161 of the nation’s top high school graduates are chosen to be U.S. Presidential Scholars and are honored by the United States Department of Education. These Scholars go on to advance the arts, culture, business, education, and civic life of the nation.
Belcourt man sentenced to 30 years for child sexual abuse

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

FARGO, ND (KXNET) — A Belcourt man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child sex charges. Cole Jeanotte, 41, was charged with Abusive Sexual Contact of a Minor Under 12 Years of Age in a case going back to 2012. In addition to the 30 years, Jeanotte will also be on 10 years of supervised release once he serves his jail sentence.
K9 'Koi' joins Burleigh County Sheriff's Department

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Burleigh County Sheriff’s K9 team is back to full strength with the addition of its newest member, Koi. Koi is one of the younger members of the K9 team at under two years old. He is a male Belgian Malinois, a breed often mistaken for German Shepherd. According to a post on the sheriff’s department Facebook page, Koi is partnered with Deputy Andrew Woodard. Both attended a 120-hour basic K9 course held out-of-state and returned late last month, ready to go.
Drug overdoses, Catholic employer legal ruling, warm weather ahead

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Here are this morning’s top stories and weather with KX News On The Go:The Minot Police Department say officers have responded to four drug overdoses in the last 48 hours. According to a Facebook post, officers responded to three, non-fatal, overdoses Wednesday. They say during their investigation, they uncovered a fatal overdose they believe to be connected to Wednesday’s.
Remarkable Women wrap up a dizzying Hollywood tour

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

(KXNET) — North Dakota’s 2025 Remarkable Woman Hope Burdolski, along with over 100 other Remarkable Women from across the country, were treated to a frenetic tour of Hollywood and all it has to offer. These are women who help and celebrate others in their lives — during this event, those women got a chance to be celebrated themselves.
ND ag and livestock exports at start of 2025 down 12% compared to 2024

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

(KXNET) — Ag and livestock exports from North Dakota January through February 2025 are down 12 percent compared to the same time in 2024. That’s according to trade data from the International Trade Administration. North Dakota exports of agriculture goods and livestock for the first two months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, dropped by $20 million, for a decline of 12.0 percent.
Crime, crash and briefly cooler weather ahead

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Here are this morning’s top stories and weather with KX News On The Go:A man who was convicted in the death of a woman on the Ft. Berthold Reservation was sentenced in court this week. 40-year-old Donavan White Owl was charged with murder and arson within Indian country. Investigators say in April of 2019, White Owl set fire to a home in Mandaree, which killed a woman inside. Judge Traynor sentenced him to 15 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Minot man arrested on violence, restraint and terrorizing charges

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Minot police have arrested a man in an April 15 assault that also involved restraint and terrorizing charges. According to information from the Minot Police Department, the assault victim arrived at the police department around 5:30 p.m., April 15, and told officers about being hit, strangled and held captive for roughly half the day. According to police, the victim had serious injuries consistent with the account of the attack.
A muskrat fell and couldn’t get out. Lincoln Police saved the day.

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

LINCOLN, ND (KXNET) — Police routinely handle calls on loose dogs and cats. One call on April 13 required dealing with a loose muskrat in Lincoln. The story was posted on the Lincoln Police Department Facebook page. Officer Mark Thueson got the assignment that morning: A muskrat had fallen into the window well of a Lincoln residence and was unable to get out. Arriving on the scene, Thueson saw a small, brown muskrat at the bottom of a three-foot window well.
'Angry' woman drives recklessly, vaults over traffic lanes in Williston

1 month ago | kxnet.com | Keith Darnay

WILLISTON, ND (KXNET) — An apparent moment of “road rage” has resulted in a felony charge against a 25-year-old Williston woman. According to a police affidavit and various witnesses, around 8:34 a.m., April 11, the woman was driving a black pick-up truck in the 3300 block of 2nd Avenue West in what multiple witnesses described as a reckless and erratic manner.