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KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 34m

A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least three people early Sunday morning, according to a university spokesperson.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/shooting-an-oklahoma-state-university-residence-hall-wounds-least-3-people/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1h

The Bison Generation Station will use natural gas to create more than 1,400 megawatts of electricity. That’s more than enough to cover the Bismarck and Mandan areas four times over.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/groundwork-underway-multi-billion-dollar-power-plant/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1h

A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/millions-risk-losing-food-assistance-next-month-if-government-shutdown-continues/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 2h

The Williston Water World project received a state award for improving quality of life in the region.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/williston-water-world-wins-statewide-economic-development-award/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 2h

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit took place this week in Grand Forks. It brings industry leaders and officials to discuss the latest on drones.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/north-dakota-senators-discuss-drone-industry-during-uas-summit/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 3h

Minot Police arrested a 36-year-old man on charges that he started a southeast Minot mobile home on fire Saturday with a Molotov cocktail.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/man-accused-starting-mobile-home-fire-with-molotov-cocktail/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 4h

The Louvre Museum closes Sunday after a theft of priceless jewels, France’s interior minister says.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/frances-culture-minister-reports-robbery-louvre-museum/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 4h

Sam Rivers, the founding bassist for Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday. He was 48.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/limp-bizkit-bass-player-sam-rivers-dead-48/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 5h

Florida wildlife officials say they are investigating after dozens of birds were crushed to death after being run over in Brevard County.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/graphic-nearly-50-birds-crushed-death-by-truck-driver-wildlife-officials-say/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 6h

Starting Thursday, Charmin is introducing what it calls “The Forever Roll.”
The roll is about 32 times larger than a standard one.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/17/charmin-announces-new-toilet-paper-roll-designed-last-up-month/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 7h

Check your freezers, Publix has issued a voluntary recall of one of its store-brand flavors of ice cream.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/ice-cream-sold-publix-recalled-over-undeclared-allergen/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 18h

The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent home to Ecuador and Colombia, President Trump said Saturday.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/us-will-send-survivors-strike-suspected-drug-vessel-back-ecuador-colombia-trump-says/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 19h

A man in Florida who claimed to be Elon Musk stole nearly $600,000 from a woman, according to authorities.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/man-claiming-be-elon-musk-stole-nearly-600k-woman-police-say/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 20h

The U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/us-warns-hamas-planning-attack-palestinian-civilians-apparent-violation-gaza-ceasefire/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 21h

Recipients of LIHEAP or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program are eligible to receive cold weather gear.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/19/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-recipients-eligible-cold-weather-clothing-giveaway/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 22h

Saturday, the Bison claimed a 38-7 win over the Indiana State Sycamores. Next week, the Bison head to Brookings to face South Dakota State. The Dakota Marker gets the national television treatment on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/no-1-bison-bruised-indiana-state-win/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 22h

BREAKING: One injured, one arrested in shooting Saturday in Minot.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/one-injured-one-arrested-shooting-saturday-minot/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 23h

Northern Pines Stables near Sawyer is hosting Boo in the Barn later this month, to celebrate Halloween with horses.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/boo-barn-bringing-spooky-fun-equine-education/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 23h

Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of a small painting by Pablo Picasso. The 1919 work “Still Life with Guitar” measures just five by four inches, smaller than most hands.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/picasso-painting-vanishes-en-route-exhibition/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

Hundreds took to Minot’s main drag Saturday as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protest-minot/

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KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $650 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing. That’s the tenth-largest amount in the game’s history.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/mega-millions-hits-650m-after-no-winner-friday/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

For the second straight week, North Dakota football beat a ranked opponent on the road. This time, the No. 9 Fighting Hawks took down the No. 12 Southern Illinois Salukis 38-19. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/still-flying-high-no-9-north-dakota-football-wins-no-12-southern-illinois/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

Protestors gathered Saturday in Bismarck for the fifth 'No Kings' protest. Organizers say this was the biggest turnout yet.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/bismarcks-5th-no-kings-protest-draws-largest-crowd-yet/

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KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

Minot Firefighters responded to two separate fires in southeast Minot Saturday morning—one at a storage unit, and one at a mobile home. No injuries reported.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/crews-respond-separate-fires-saturday-morning-minot/

KFYR-TV @kfyrtv.com · 1d

Locals are doing their part to make sure veterans' graves in Minot have wreaths this December.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/18/local-volunteers-promote-support-wreaths-across-america-minot/