Demi Hartl
Reporter
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I went to Northern Arizona University school of journalism and knew it was my future. Throughout my life, I’ve found any excuse to write, and any reason to meet and get to know people. This truly is my dream career, and I am so excited to be reporting in North Dakota, learning about and helping you tell your stories!
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
As the price continues to rise, a dozen eggs have surpassed the cost of a pound of ground beef for the first time since the tracking of consumer prices began in 1980.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
One Bismarck resident has beat the odds. He’s one in 5,000 who can now refer to himself as a centenarian.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:25 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Included in the book are resources for everything from food, housing, and hygiene, to tips for job interviews, as well as careers that will hire those with criminal records.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
“End of the Rope,” a movie produced by Canticle Productions, a North Dakota-based film company, tells the story of the last lynching in the state.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
On February 8, the North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors approved a three-class system for high school basketball teams for the 2023-2024 season for the first time since 1963.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:56 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Many families say one adult staying home with the children makes the most sense financially.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
He says like any other athlete, the training, dedication, and strength of the sled dogs is nothing short of amazing.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Members of the Bobcats spent a few hours on the ice rink at Jaycee Centennial Park to skate with fans, sign autographs, and had treats in the warming house.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
A business that started from a hobby to vendor shows and then a pop-up store, has now made its permanent home in the Kirkwood Mall.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 3:57 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Brick Oven Bakery has been a downtown staple since opening in 2019, and as more customers come in, finding a spot to sit can be difficult.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:07 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
With the auction coming up, the owners hope those who had fond memories can keep them alive with a little piece of the Bismarck Bucks.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Justin Betti, KFYR Staff and Demi Hartl
The decision comes less than a week after the Air Force sent Sen. John Hoeven a letter, expressing their own concerns about the $700 million project.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Although many may think raising chickens for egg production is an easier solution, the cost and labor may surprise you.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
According to Mike Nelson, they were proud of their work and had high hopes, but winning was a feeling like no other.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame will have two new inductees March 8 during the 2023 North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:51 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Today Governor Doug Burgum and Senator John Hoeven were part of a phone call with the National Park Service Director urging the agency to maintain the population of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Two nursing students in Bismarck were thrown into an unexpected, real-life situation in their final semester.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:55 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The local childcare organization along with childcare providers testified on January 26 and are hoping for a positive answer.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Governor Burgum also said the horses have coexisted peacefully for decades and have become a symbol of the peaceful wild that is the badlands.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The home owner was taken to the hospital for treatment but was in stable condition.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Although it’s not clear why it started, North Dakota Community Foundation Director of Communications Christi Stonecipher says she’s sure it started with a potluck in true North Dakota fashion.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
“We just want anyone in North Dakota who has a desire to read to be able to do that with as few barriers as possible."
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Sazón will offer drinks and American cuisine, including burgers, salad, ribs, wings, and more.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 3:23 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The homeowner believes the fire might have started from a wood stove boiler, but no official cause has been released by the fire department yet.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
TikTok has blown up in popularity since the pandemic, but for one young girl, going viral on the social media platform really made more of an impact than likes and followers.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The city of Lincoln was established in 1977, and since then has grown to over 4,000 residents. The current water reservoir is outdated and has caused many problems.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Construction at the new North Dakota Gateway to Science Center continues with only two more months until the projected March 2023 opening.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The business is for sale for $450,000 which includes the building and all assets.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The gallery was opened to celebrate the monastery’s 75th year as an independent monastery and to showcase the artworks.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
With exactly half of all 50 states in America raising their minimum wage, it has raised questions about why North Dakota did not.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Two soldiers, Spc. Luis Alvarado and Spc. Gracin Clem were recognized for putting their lives on the line to save drowning migrants in the Rio Grande River.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Ron and Chuckie Hartl have been fans of the North Dakota college team for over 50 years. They have traveled to eight of the 10 total games in Frisco, and plan to make that nine this year.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl and Erika Craven
The group that’s provided locally grown food to the community has been struggling financially. Last week, members stated they’ve been working through logistics of the co-op’s future.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 5:08 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Local animal shelters and Bismarck Animal Control urge people looking to adopt to make sure they are ready to commit, and here’s why.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The game Sunday is a close match, and fans from both teams share in the anticipation.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:35 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Bismarck Police Department’s Sgt. Brandon Rosen says that growing up in North Dakota, drinking and driving has seemingly always been a large issue.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Bishop Kagan was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Bismarck by Pope Benedict himself.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Along with canceled flights stranding passengers hoping to enjoy the holidays, travelers say Southwest did not offer help for hotels, necessities, or emergency travel plans.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Gerarld Wise says that although he enjoyed his time as mayor, he knows it is his time to step down.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
On November 22, the Biden Administration along with the U.S. Department of Labor loosened rules for 401k investing in ESG (environmental, social, governance) funds.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 7:44 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The Vintage Shoppe opened April of 2022 and is open every Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Beginning in early 2023, the IRS has let taxpayers know the reporting threshold for transaction apps has been lowered by thousands.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Sgt. Salander says there is no rush and that they are starting completely over, but that he sees great potential in Rooster.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 7:59 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Ariel Iglehart had hoped that with road conditions making it unsafe to drive to Fargo, she would be able to walk in the spring 2023 commencement.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 4:49 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
With snow and ice-covered roads, drivers in Bismarck want to know which roads are safer to drive on for their day-to-day commutes.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
This year’s event at the state’s veteran Cemetery in Morton County had to postpone a day due to severe weather conditions.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
For the holiday season, remember our local small businesses, and check their websites to see if shipping is possible.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:22 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
Snow removal had just slowed down from November’s winter event, and now here we are during another.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The 2020 drought was really damaging to the state’s pheasant population, but if you’ve driven a bit out of town recently, there is a good chance you’ve seen large flocks of the birds.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Demi Hartl
The Vintage Shoppe opened April of 2022 and is open every Saturday.
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