News across Burleigh County

Friends of the Bismarck Public Library Fall Used Book Sale
Get ready to stock up on books and support your library!

Tyler Parkway Roundabouts Are Open
Tyler Parkway between Country West Road and Valley Drive has re-opened to traffic! Crews are still working in the boulevards, but vehicles can use the street again.

Fire Prevention Week Open House
The Bismarck Fire Department invites the community to our Second Annual Fire Prevention Week
City of Bismarck Hosts Landfill Free Disposal Week
The City of Bismarck is hosting a free landfill disposal week in September, for city of Bismarck residents.
City of Bismarck Public Works to Conduct Fire Hydrant Maintenance
The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance. Fire hydrant testing hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Bismarck City Commission Approves 2027 Final Budget
The City’s general fund for 2027 is expected to be $81 million, an increase from last year’s $79.8 million. About $43 million of the general fund will be supported by property taxes. This is about equal to the overall costs for first responders.
2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Public Input Meeting
The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMMPO) and Bis-Man Transit has begun the update of the 2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP).
September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
A library card hits all the right notes! No matter what you’re into, there’s something waiting for you at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

Finalists Announced for Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge
Four finalists competing to win $15,000 in a forgivable loan to kickstart their business have made it to the next round in the first-ever Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge. Each will meet with a coach to help prepare a presentation for October 14.

A Closer Look @ BVMPL
Curious to learn more about BVMPL? Don’t miss this recent interview with K-LOVE Radio's “Closer Look” featuring BVMPL Library Director Christine Kujawa.

Reduced Lanes at Century Avenue & 19th Street Intersection
Starting Monday July 6, 2026, the intersection of Century Avenue & 19th Street will have reduced lanes while turn lanes are re-aligned and the traffic signal is replaced.

Tyler Parkway & Cogburn Road Intersection Closed
Starting this Friday, 8/28/26, Tyler Parkway will be detoured at the intersection of Tyler Parkway and Cogburn Road. The detour will utilize Frisco Wy and Ivory Ln.