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NDSU names Rick Berg as interim president
FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/23/ndsu-names-rick-berg-interim-president/
January 23, 2026 at 2:12 AM
A nominating committee has submitted the names of six finalists to Gov. Kelly Armstrong for the soon-to-be vacant seat on the North Dakota Supreme Court.
DETAILS: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/23/six-finalists-named-north-dakota-supreme-court-vacancy/
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 AM
President and CEO John Kutch said Trinity Health and other providers nationwide have faced what he calls a “financial flu,” from drug shortages to inflation, tariffs and more. DETAILS: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/22/financial-flu-trinity-health-addresses-recent-cancellations-non-urgent-surgeries/
January 23, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The Minot Alliance to End Homelessness is offering a temporary emergency warming center at The Salvation Army. The center will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/22/emergency-warming-shelter-opens-minot-dangerously-cold-temps/
January 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks
FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/22/trump-meet-with-zelenskyy-ukraine-endures-bitter-winter-after-russian-attacks/
January 22, 2026 at 4:46 AM
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) - Texas jury acquits Uvalde schools officer on charges he failed in duty to confront gunman in Robb Elementary attack.
January 22, 2026 at 1:48 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Air Force One is returning to Washington area after flight experienced minor electrical issue, White House says.
January 21, 2026 at 3:50 AM
A Burlington man faces 15 counts in a child pornography investigation following a national cybertip. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/21/burlington-man-arrested-child-pornography-investigation/
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - US forces in Caribbean Sea seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker as Trump administration moves to control Venezuela crude.
January 21, 2026 at 12:35 AM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail in New Mexico child sex abuse case.
January 20, 2026 at 11:44 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Hoosiers complete perfect 16-0 season, hold off Miami Hurricanes in thriller to win first national title; MORE:
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Marine veteran Trygve Hammer announced Monday he will run again to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House. Hammer ran in 2024. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/19/trygve-hammer-launches-second-bid-north-dakotas-us-house-seat/
January 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Harold Hamm told Bloomberg this past week he is about to halt oil drilling operations in the Bakken in North Dakota, amid stagnant crude prices, according to a report. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/19/report-harold-hamm-plans-halt-oil-drilling-north-dakota-amid-dip-crude-prices/ 
January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott, following the team's heartbreaking overtime loss Saturday to the Broncos in the NFL playoffs. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/19/bills-fire-sean-mcdermott-after-9-seasons-falling-short-reaching-super-bowl-ap-sources-say/
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday.

FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/18/broncos-qb-bo-nix-breaks-ankle-late-playoff-win-will-have-season-ending-surgery/
January 18, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The Bismarck Police Department says they arrested a man following a robbery-turned-pursuit that ended in a standoff on the Grant Marsh Bridge Friday evening.
FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/17/ndhp-asking-public-avoid-grant-marsh-bridge/
January 17, 2026 at 4:53 AM
A yearslong dispute over who owns the mineral rights under the Missouri River on tribal land—the MHA Nation or the state of North Dakota—will go to trial.
FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/16/lawsuit-between-tribes-north-dakota-over-mineral-rights-headed-trial/
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 AM
DEVELOPING: The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking people to avoid the Grant Marsh Bridge. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/17/ndhp-asking-public-avoid-grant-marsh-bridge/
January 17, 2026 at 2:05 AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey impeded immigration enforcement.
January 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The state moved to dismiss a domestic violence charge against Raymond F. Johnson in the March 2025 death of a foster child; a similar motion was filed against co-defendant Jamie L. Johnson. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/16/state-dismisses-lower-charge-against-foster-parent-childs-death/
January 16, 2026 at 3:26 AM
North Dakota Supreme Court upholds conviction of Shawnee Krall, in 2020 murder of Alice Queirolo in Minot
FULL STORY: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/15/state-supreme-court-upholds-conviction-against-shawnee-krall-2020-murder-alice-queirolo/
January 16, 2026 at 2:56 AM
DEVELOPING: NFL Head Coach John Harbaugh appears headed to the New York Giants, sources tell the AP
John Harbaugh and the Giants working on deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
Harbaugh was recently fired by the Baltimore Ravens after the team missed the playoffs on a missed field goal attempt at the buzzer in the season finale.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM
A 34-year-old man died Wednesday morning after becoming trapped in corn inside a grain elevator pit in Devils Lake, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. More: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/01/15/man-dies-after-becoming-trapped-corn-devils-lake-grain-elevator/
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 AM