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Ward shines as NDSU downs North Carolina Central 78-74
Dayton, OH (KFGO/KEYZ) North Dakota State University gutted out a 78-74 win over North Carolina Central University in the First Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday night.
Tyson Ward erupted for a game-high 23 points and 6 rebounds in the win for the Bison inside University of Dayton Arena.
“Obviously,...
Governor Signs Prairie Dog Bill into Law
Bismarck, ND (KEYZ) Gov. Doug Burgum signs a 250 million dollar piece of landmark legislation into law that proponents say will help cities, counties and townships in non-oil producing counties pay for infrastructure needs.
The Prairie Dog Bill passed with broad support, 80-12 in the House and 46-0 in the Senate. The bill...
Williams County School District 8 Sets Referendum Date
Williston, ND (KEYZ) The date is set by the Williams County school District number 8 Tuesday night at it's board meeting for a bond referendum that would unleash 89 million dollars for two 600 seat elementary schools and a high school. Sup...
City Commission Repeals New Liquor Ordinance
Williston, ND (KEYZ) Balking at paying as much as 20 thousand dollars to set up a public referendum approving changes to the city's liquor licensing ordinance, the Williston City Commission unanimously votes to repeal the new ordinance. Mayor Howard Klug tells News Radio that opponents presented the commission with referendum petition with more than 700 signatures, causing the city to throw in the
Former Miles City Athletic Trainer Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults
Missoula, MT (KULR/KEYZ) From our partners at Channel 8, in Billings, former high school athletic trainer James Jensen of Miles City pleaded guilty to federal charges of coercion and enticement in Missoula Tuesday.
Seventy-nine-year-old James 'Doc' Jenson admitted to charges that he coerced or enticed multiple minors into sexual activity Sentencing is set for July 30 in Billings. Jensen i...
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Williston’s Safari Trampoline Park to Open Any Day Now
Williston, ND (KEYZ) The wait is almost over. We have word that any day now, Williston's brand new attraction for young people will open up after a month's long delay. The Safari Trampoline Park in north west Williston is waiting for it's final inspection and then certificate of occupancy (CO) then it's doors will swing open, says Jawaid "Jay" Surani, owner.
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Brother Jailed for Beating up on Sister over Phone Charger
Williston, ND (KEYZ) Jacob Pyles of Williston is in jail after police say he beat up on his 16-year-old sister in an dispute over a mobile phone charger. The incident occurred at about three pm Monday afternoon, when police answered a 9-1-1 call of a minor girl being choked nearly to death by her older brother. Upo...
Injured DAPL Protester Pleads Case Moves Forward
Bismarck, ND (KEYZ) Attorney's for Sophia Wilansky, the New York City woman injured while protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline, after a home made device exploded near her while law enforcement tried to break up a protest gone wild back in November 2016, defended their lawsuit and asked for more time.
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Williston Jury Ignores Threats; Convicts Man of Terrorizing
Williston, ND (KEYZ) A Williston jury remained steadfast and undeterred even by threats made against them Tuesday, and went ahead and convicted 54-year-old Greg Boe, in less than ten minutes time, for terrorizing and violating a disorderly conduct restraining order.
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Red Rock Ford Hold Grand Opening on the Air!
A little bit of history made in Williston today, with a 660 KEYZ Live broadcast from the new Red Rock Ford showroom up in west Williston on 138th avenue NW. For the first time in 50 years, there is no Ford dealership in downtown Williston. No matter, as our Scott Haugen found out, employees like sales person Shelly loves the new digs...