Coverage of Under The Lights football continues this week with Ben Dackiw and Luke Gamble. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/08/30/under-lights-weekly-highlights/ 

The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/us-military-build-qatar-an-air-force-facility-idaho/ 

Farming the Future: Bismarck school takes ag education to next level https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/farming-future-bismarck-school-takes-ag-education-next-level/ 

The community of Wishek held the first Sauerkraut Day in 1925. Now, 100 years later, they’ve expanded the celebration to last three days. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/100-years-sauerkraut-day-volunteers-keep-wishek-tradition-alive/ 

Those looking for a job or thinking about a new career in North Dakota can use their ears to make those moves. The Job Pod podcast started during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/north-dakota-job-service-shows-employment-opportunities-through-podcast/ 

The North Dakota Highway Patrol and other emergency responders hosted an informational meeting about missing persons alerts. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/ndhp-emergency-responders-educate-public-about-missing-persons-alerts/ 

On Friday afternoon, Marina Spahr was sworn in as the newest South Central District Court Judge at the Burleigh County Courthouse. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/maria-spahr-sworn-south-central-district-court-judge/ 

The Mandan Fire Department upgraded its fleet by purchasing its first search and rescue boat. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/mandan-fire-department-purchases-search-rescue-boat/ 

Job Service North Dakota is feeling the effects of the government shutdown. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/job-service-nd-begins-feel-effects-federal-shutdown/ 

The Third Street NE bridge in Minot reopened to full traffic Friday following months of repairs. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/third-street-bridge-minot-reopens-traffic/ 

"I needed to get back here." Tel Sorenson will compete in this weekend's Badland Circuit Finals in Minot after suffering a head injury while battling last year's historic fires. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/north-dakota-roper-injured-last-years-historic-fires-back-saddle-rodeo-finals/ 

The Dunn County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/dunn-county-hold-hearing-communication-tower/ 

Students, teachers and staff at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary gathered on Friday to celebrate earning their Blue Ribbon honor for academic achievement. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/burlington-des-lacs-elementary-celebrates-blue-ribbon-honor/ 

Wishek is hosting its 100th Annual Sauerkraut Day!

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/minecraft-movie-sequel-is-being-built/

Former NBA player Paul Pierce was found asleep in a car, arrested for alleged DUI https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/former-nba-player-paul-pierce-found-asleep-car-arrested-alleged-dui/

Man already facing robbery charges now accused of possessing a weapon in jail https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/man-already-facing-robbery-charges-now-accused-possessing-weapon-jail/

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15 https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/denmark-plans-ban-social-media-users-under-15/

1 possibly dead, multiple people missing after explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/1-possibly-dead-multiple-people-missing-after-explosion-tennessee-explosives-manufacturer-source-says/ 

People in Northwest North Dakota are reflecting on the first anniversary of the Williams County wildfires. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/residents-firefighters-remember-2024-williams-county-wildfires/ 

Montana bank offering relief for customers affected by government shutdown https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/montana-bank-offering-relief-customers-affected-by-government-shutdown/ 

Around 37,000 North Dakotans could see their health insurance premiums soar if Congress fails to pass an extension for Obamacare subsidies. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/nd-insurance-commissioner-calling-obamacare-tax-credits-be-extended/ 

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge dies at 82 https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/moody-blues-singer-bassist-john-lodge-dies-82/ 

Company recalls nearly 245,000 pounds of pasta tied to listeria outbreak https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/company-recalls-nearly-245000-pounds-pasta-tied-listeria-outbreak/

Turning Point USA said it will be hosting its own halftime show during the Super Bowl this February. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/turning-point-usa-announces-its-own-all-american-halftime-show-during-super-bowl/ 

Thousands attended a Turning Point USA event in Grand Forks Thursday, a month after the killing of Charlie Kirk: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/thousands-attend-und-turning-point-usa-event/ 

Savannah Bananas announce 2026 schedule, and reveals 2 new teams https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/savannah-bananas-announce-2026-schedule-reveals-2-new-teams/ 

New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged in a fraud case after a pressure campaign by Trump https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-indicted-fraud-charge-ap-source-says/ 

Mike Greenwell, longtime Red Sox outfielder and 2-time All-Star, dies at 62 https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/mike-greenwell-longtime-red-sox-outfielder-2-time-all-star-dies-62/ 

A company makes inflatable pants that could help prevent falling injuries https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/company-makes-inflatable-pants-that-could-help-prevent-falling-injuries/ 

Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza has taken effect https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/israeli-military-says-ceasefire-agreement-gaza-has-taken-effect/ 

LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/lebron-james-will-miss-opening-night-his-record-23rd-nba-season-due-sciatica/ 

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/winner-coveted-nobel-peace-prize-will-be-announced-trump-is-considered-long-shot/ 

Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106 https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/sister-jean-dolores-schmidt-loyola-chicagos-beloved-chaplain-dies-106/ 

Essentia is expanding its Mobile mammogram program to western North Dakota in the future. The trucks reduce travel time and eliminate barriers for women. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/essentia-health-mobile-mammogram-trucks-aim-eliminate-barriers-breast-cancer-screenings/

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/judge-partially-grants-petition-stop-trumps-deployment-national-guard-troops-illinois/ 

The state boys tennis tournament started up in Grand Forks on Thursday, with Mandan as the top seed out of the west. Something very important links a trio from the Braves. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/brotherly-love-mandan-pair-takes-state-tennis-tournament/ 

In the heart of Bismarck-Mandan, a Native-led nonprofit is reshaping the future of Indigenous health care—one conversation, one meal and one story at a time. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/sacred-pipe-works-bridge-cultural-gaps-native-health-care/

A Moorhead-based writer’s group is looking to the community for support after a U-Haul trailer with their books was stolen in Minot over the weekend. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/moorhead-writers-group-looks-community-support-after-trailer-with-books-stolen-minot/ 

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/us-sending-about-200-troops-israel-help-support-monitor-ceasefire-deal-gaza/ 

Air service to rural areas during the government shutdown will continue thanks to an injection of federal funds. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/10/commercial-air-traffic-three-north-dakota-cities-will-continue-during-shutdown/ 

The State Archives houses thousands of families’ histories and notable state documents, like a letter from former Major League Baseball player Roger Maris to North Dakota’s Gov. William L. Guy. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/state-archivists-keep-history-safe-full-sound/

A senior at Mandan High School earned the title of World Champion Dairy Cattle Judger in the Holstein Breed. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/mandan-high-school-senior-named-world-champion-dairy-cattle-judger-holstein-breed/ 

A tabernacle was stolen from St. Agnes church near Ludlow, S.D. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/tabernacle-stolen-church-near-ludlow-sd/ 

The Minot Public School board voted this week to sell the building. The building has sat vacant since last May after the district voted to close Bell and McKinley schools in early 2024. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/minot-public-schools-sell-bell-elementary-property/

Gold prices have hit a new record of $4,000 per ounce amid the government shutdown. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/gold-prices-hit-record-4000-per-ounce-amid-government-shutdown/ 

Last month, the N.D. Game and Fish Department discovered zebra mussels in Smishek Lake in Burke County. The department announced it will begin removing them on Monday. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/game-fish-begin-zebra-mussel-removal-smishek-lake/ 

The Bargain Kave is a new discount store in Bottineau owned by Brady Peck and his wife.https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/bargain-store-provides-discounts-shoppers-bottineau/

Sports Spotlight: Semaj Clark https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/sports-spotlight-semaj-clark/

World leaders express hope after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of plan to end Gaza war https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/09/world-leaders-express-hope-after-israel-hamas-agreed-first-phase-plan-end-gaza-war/