KUMV-TV (Williston, ND)

KUMV-TV, operating on channel 8, is the NBC affiliate for Williston, North Dakota. It functions as a semi-satellite of KMOT, which is based in Minot, North Dakota. This station broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 8 (also known as virtual channel 8.1 through PSIP) from its transmitter located west of Williston, close to the North Dakota-Montana border. While KUMV presents itself as an independent station, it primarily simulcasts programming from KMOT. However, KUMV does include local news segments within KMOT's weeknight broadcasts, features unique commercials, and has its own station branding. The station's studios and advertising sales office are situated at the crossroads of Main Street (U.S. 2 Business) and 6th Street East in Williston. For viewers in Montana, KUMV's broadcast area observes Mountain Time, which means that primetime programming starts at 6 p.m. instead of the typical 7 p.m. The station is available on Midcontinent cable channel 5 in Williston and channel 8 in most other locations, with a high-definition version accessible on Midcontinent digital channel 605.

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#107783

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#21675

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Minot man charged with murder rejects plea deals, will go to trial

1 day ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – A man charged with murder in a fatal shooting last summer in Minot will stand trial on the charges next month. Delon Davis is charged with murder in the shooting death of Mark McMillan. At a hearing Tuesday, Davis pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, after prosecutors amended the charge from theft of property-firearm. At the hearing, state prosecutors said they had proposed multiple deals to Davis, but he had rejected them.
Second attempt at childcare property tax exemption in Minot narrowly struck down

2 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The Minot City Council on Monday narrowly voted down an amended effort to grant property tax exemptions to certain childcare providers. Earlier this month, the council voted down a motion that would have effectively created an across-the-board property tax exemption for private childcare center.
Update to search for Minot Police Chief

2 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – We have an update to the search for Minot’s next police chief. A spokesperson for the city says they have received 12 applications for the position. The spokesperson said the application closed on April 28. Capt. Dale Plessas is serving as the interim police chief. He’s held that position since September. Copyright 2025 KFYR. All rights reserved.
Special election for Minot mayor set for August 5

2 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The Minot City Council voted Monday to set the date for the special election for mayor for August 5, 2025. The winner of the election will fill the remaining term of Tom Ross, who resigned earlier this month, into next June. To date, four people have publicly announced their intentions to run. Council Members Mark Jantzer, Rob Fuller and Paul Pitner have all said they are running, along with private citizen Josiah Roise.
Minot Police: body recovered from Souris River

2 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – A man’s body was discovered in the Souris River just west of the Broadway viaduct Monday afternoon, according to a report from Minot Police. Minot Police said they responded to a report around 2:50 p.m. The report said the man’s body was discovered by several people fishing in the area, near the 200 block of 1st Avenue NW. Minot Fire recovered the body from the water. Police said at this time, there are no obvious signs of trauma. The incident remains under investigation.
Leadership with Catholic Diocese in North Dakota react to death of Pope Francis

3 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

BISMARCK, N.D. (KMOT/KFYR) – Leadership with the two major Catholic Diocese in North Dakota have released statements on social media on the death of Pope Francis. Bishop David Kagan of the Bismarck Diocese released the following statement on social media:“The people of the Bismarck Diocese share in the sentiment of sympathy at the passing of Our Holy Father Pope Francis.
Several departments battling grass fire near Burlington

4 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

BURLINGTON, N.D. (KMOT) - Various fire departments responded to a grass fire Sunday near the Highway 2 and 52 split by Burlington, west of Minot. Burlington Fire Chief Karter Lesmann said the fire had burned roughly 300-400 acres, as of shortly after the noon hour. Lesmann said at the time, Highway 52, north of the split of Highways 2 and 52, had been closed off to traffic, though Highway 2 remained open.
Guns N Hoses hockey game in Minot to support Tyanna Weeks & family

5 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Minot Police and Fire will continue their annual tradition Saturday of supporting a local cause while competing on the ice. The departments will face off for the Seventh Annual Guns N Hoses charity hockey game. The game is at 3 p.m. at the Pepsi Rink at Maysa Arena. Tickets are $3 at the door. Proceeds from this year’s game will go to Tyanna Weeks and her family, as she continues her recovery.
City of Minot seeing ‘very small number’ of applicants for Police Chief position

5 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Joe Skurzewski

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The city of Minot is reportedly facing challenges fielding a pool of candidates for who will be the city’s next Chief of Police. According to the City Manager’s report on the council agenda for this Monday, City Manager Harold Stewart said they have seen a “very small number” of applications.
Frontier Airlines wheel breaks off, catches fire

5 days ago | kfyrtv.com | Debra Dolan

(Gray News) – The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a rough landing at a Puerto Rican airport. After a hard landing on its first attempt, the Frontier Airlines plane coming from Orlando landed safely Tuesday night. Video shared online by passenger Melani González Wharton shows people applauding when the plane finally touched down. “We are alive by miracle! We just landed in the worst way in the world. What a horrible experience.