Michael Anthony

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KUMV) - A new domestic abuse shelter is coming to Watford City. Marie Collins with Family Crisis Shelter said they purchased a home in town that they will use to help domestic assault and trafficking victims. She said she hopes to fit up to 15 people at a time once it’s renovated. Collins said she wants a shelter in McKenzie County to keep people close to their support groups and not force them to move to the Williston location. “We’re an hour away from Williston.

1 week ago | valleynewslive.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) - Earlier this month, the North Dakota Public Health Association claimed the state had the highest rate of measles cases in the nation. Since that time, there have been no new cases of the virus reported. The last reported case was on May 28, three weeks ago. Wednesday is the first day since May 2 that the state Department of Health and Human Services doesn’t have precautionary isolation recommendations for those who may have been exposed.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Attorneys fighting against a similar issue in North Dakota say the Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday won’t impact their case going forward. Gender Justice is looking to overturn the legislature’s 2023 ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Senior Staff Attorney Brittany Stewart says the case is able to continue as it argues the ban violates rights granted in the state constitution.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Attorneys fighting against a similar issue in North Dakota say the Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday won’t impact their case going forward. The department said that about 75 people were gathered for an event on the 1100 block of 84th Street West. The party goers ranged in age from 14 to 25. Officers made three arrests for DUI and active warrants. They also gave out 17 citations for underage drinking.

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The Williston area lost its local air ambulance service two years ago. This month, a new company is bringing the service back with a fixed-wing plane. Every second counts when it comes to a medical emergency. Most of the time, paramedics with the Williston Fire Department have to drive people long distances to get them the care they need. With the addition of Williston Care Flight and its medical airplane, healthcare can be delivered faster.