BURLEIGH COUNTY
Homes found in Red River Valley for neglected horses 
Up to 30 animals rescued from Mandan, N.D., area ranches will get new start under care of horse lovers.
By Chuck Haga , February 13, 2013
Hearing to determine fate of seized horses in ND
Officials in Burleigh and Morton counties who seized 157 horses from a New Salem man because of alleged neglect have requested a court hearing on whether the man can adequately care for the animals.
By Associated Press , February 07, 2013
Rescuing Pepper: Authorities find neglected horse sought by distraught previous owner
The 8-year-old quarter horse mare, one of about 150 malnourished and ailing horses seized last week by Burleigh and Morton county authorities, was sold last year by Gary Bernhardt, of Bernhardt Quarter Horses in Milnor, N.D., to Bill Kiefer, owner of the ranches where the horses were seized.
By Chuck Haga , February 06, 2013
ND clerk of court calls herself for jury duty
Longtime Burleigh County Clerk of Court Deb Simenson during her career has sent jury duty summons to her husband and two sons. Now, she can add her own name to that list.
By Associated Press , September 21, 2012
Trial set for ND man accused of killing mother
A North Dakota man accused of killing his mother and stealing her car is scheduled to stand trial in November. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the trial of Dean Grenstiner is set for Nov. 27 to 30 and Dec. 3 to 7 at the Burleigh County Courthouse in front of South Central District Judge David Reich.
By Associated Press , August 27, 2012
Bismarck-area leaders look to manage growing pains
Officials say growth in Bismarck and Burleigh County is putting a strain on staff and resources. Burleigh County commissioners say county department heads are requesting that 17 new employees be hired, including 12 positions directly related to the oil boom.
By Associated Press , July 21, 2012
Flood-recovery grants available in ND counties
Burleigh and Morton county residents who are still fixing damaged homes from last year's flooding are eligible to receive portions of a $1.3 million grant. About 150 homeowners will be awarded money through the grant.
By Associated Press , June 26, 2012
Burleigh County approves memorial for fallen deputies
A memorial is planned for two Burleigh County deputies who died in the line of duty, 81 years apart.
By Associated Press , May 23, 2012
Flood relief benefit set at Bismarck Civic Center
The Burleigh County chapter of Thrivent Financial is organizing a "family fun" event to raise money to help rebuild homes in Bismarck and Minot damaged by flooding last year.
By Associated Press , May 04, 2012
Bismarck police officer cleared in shooting
The Burleigh County state's attorney's office has concluded that a Bismarck police officer was justified in shooting a man who allegedly threatened his girlfriend and officers with a knife.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2012
County commissioner wants to save old train depot in Bismarck
A Burleigh County commissioner wants to stop the demolition of the 101-year-old former Wilton train depot. The building once housed the Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation office and the Lewis and Clark Riverboat ticket office. It was condemned by a Bismarck building official after sustaining damage from the 2011 Missouri River flood.
By Associated Press , April 19, 2012
Former Grand Forks peeper facing charges in Bismarck
A man convicted a decade ago in Grand Forks of home intrusions pleaded not guilty Monday to similar charges in Bismarck. Donald Lee Gerald, 46, is required to register as a sex offender for life based on his Grand Forks crimes. He faces 16 felony counts in state district court in Bismarck, including burglary, surreptitious intrusion and criminal trespass, according to state court records.
By Stephen J. Lee , March 26, 2012
Third person dies from Bismarck collision injuries; 3 more injured
The Highway Patrol has released the names of three men killed in a two-car crash Thursday morning crash in Bismarck. Officials say 31-year-old Jose Manuel Villareal-Ramirez, 45-year-old Jose Pina-Moreno and 48-year-old Martin Meza-Bravo, all of Mandan, were killed.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2012
Ice jam on Missouri River causing flooding in N.D.
Officials say the ice jam is near McLean Bottoms. The jam is considered minor. The flooding is not affecting any residents at this time, and county officials are continuing to monitor the situation.
By Associated Press , February 29, 2012
Burleigh County plans $30 million in flood projection projects
The projects are in response to Missouri River flooding last year that prompted an emergency response, damaged hundreds of homes in the county and created property access problems.
By Associated Press , February 27, 2012
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