Michael Anthony

Williston

Sports Reporter at KUMV-TV (Williston, ND)

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Williston Basin School District addresses measles cases

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - A measles outbreak is ongoing in Williams County, with nine cases reported so far. The state Health and Human Services Department says the spread is also impacting the Williston Basin School District. Four individuals were identified as having the disease at Williston High School, Williston Middle School and Missouri Ridge Elementary. District nurse Lynn Douglas said she was notified by health officials on Tuesday and took immediate action.
Local governments to prepare for property tax caps

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - People will see some additional relief after lawmakers passed property tax relief. The move also comes at a cost to local governments. The passage of House Bill 1176 also caps local governments from increasing property tax levies by more than three percent per year. Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, who serves as a Williston City Commissioner, says it’s going to be something that everyone will need to adjust to.
Construction update in Williston

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The second phase of construction for the 2nd Avenue West and 26th Street West intersection in Williston will begin later this week. The NDDOT says phase one will wrap up Tuesday, with traffic lights being removed for temporary signals. The department says the intersection will operate as a four-way stop. Phase two consists of shifting traffic onto the east and northbound lanes while working on the west and southbound ones.
Rachet of Ruthlessness

1 week ago | medium.com | Michael Anthony

How charisma, cruelty, and the court of public opinion can tilt the scales in favor of bad actors. The ratchet is a humble yet powerful tool. It turns in one direction: tightening, securing, advancing, and locking against reversal. It’s a simple mechanism, but chilling metaphor. Each click forward gains ground that can’t easily be undone. In the realm of geopolitical power, this is the ratchet of ruthlessness.
Recapping the legislative session

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The 2025 North Dakota legislative session has come to an end after nearly four months. Lawmakers are leaving Bismarck after passing hundreds of new laws. More than 600 bills passed through the halls of the Capitol during the 69th legislative assembly. While the state is reliant on oil activity, lawmakers are poised to diversify the state’s energy sources and technology. To keep the Bakken active for decades longer, companies must use enhanced oil recovery.
Arnegaard Representative Jeremy Olson resigns

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Rep. Jeremy Olson, R-Arnegard, announced he is resigning from his position Monday. Olson confirmed via email that he is stepping down. Last week, he said he resigned as the House Republican Caucus Chairman because he is taking on a new job after the session ends. He was elected in 2022. Copyright 2025 KFYR. All rights reserved.
Governor Armstrong signs property tax relief, reform bill

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - People have been waiting all session to find out how the legislature would provide property tax relief and reform. It took the last day, but we have our answer. Governor Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1176 earlier Saturday. It sets the primary residence tax credit at $1,600, up from $500. It also caps local governments from raising their taxes more than 3 percent per year.
No gas tax increases in DOT budget bill

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Lawmakers have decided not to increase the gas tax as part of a compromise in the NDDOT budget bill. As part of the deal, all bonding opportunities have been removed and will come straight from the state’s strategic investment and improvement fund. It also ensures funding for the construction of Highway 85 to expand the road south of the Long X Bridge in McKenzie County.
Deal reached on property tax relief

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Lawmakers cut a deal on a bill providing property tax relief and reform. The negotiated House Bill 1176 provides up to $1,600 in primary residence tax credits, more than tripling the current maximum of $500. Lawmakers also agreed to remove the “skin in the game” provision, meaning primary homeowners will not be required to pay a quarter of their taxes if the credit covers all of their burden. Local governments will be capped at 3% increases of their levies per year.
Commerce budget bill passes with no funding for presidential library

1 week ago | kfyrtv.com | Michael Anthony

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The controversial state commerce budget bill is moving to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk. House lawmakers passed the legislation Friday morning in a 66-to-22 vote. The bill reduced several provisions from when it previously passed the House last week. Lawmakers removed all funding for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Representatives made the cuts after negotiating with senators who called it non-negotiable.