Keonia Swift

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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Educators from across North Dakota spent the week diving into one big question: How can we better prepare students for a world driven by technology? They met in Bismarck for IgniteND, a conference focused on helping teachers bring computer science, artificial intelligence, and other tech tools into classrooms from kindergarten through college. The event took place at the new Advanced Technology Center.

2 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — School’s out in Bismarck, and many parents are trying to keep their kids busy and learning. For families looking beyond traditional summer camps, one local option is putting science and problem-solving front and center. Gateway to Science in Bismarck is offering weekly summer camps focused on STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — for students entering grades 1-9.

2 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — If you can’t call 911, you can text it, but chances are, you didn’t know that. While this emergency option has been available in North Dakota for years, few people are using it. Dispatchers say they receive about 15 emergency texts a month, which is a surprisingly low number, considering how widely we rely on texting in daily life. But for the people who do use it, texting 911 isn’t a convenience. It’s a lifeline.

3 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — If you’ve seen construction crews tearing up streets near downtown Bismarck, that is because the city is replacing nearly two miles of aging water mains in a $3 million infrastructure project. At the City of Bismarck, City Engineer Gabe Schell said the project is funded primarily through the utility rates, as well as a grant from the North Dakota Department of Water Resources. That means local property owners won’t see any special assessments.

3 days ago | kxnet.com | Keonia Swift

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — After 44 years with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), most people would call it a career. But Bennett Kubischta is still working, this time as a volunteer at the North Dakota State Archives, helping preserve nearly a century of road history. At the North Dakota State Archives in Bismarck, Kubischta spends four hours every Tuesday sorting, labeling, and organizing photo collections tied to the state’s transportation past.