Mike serves as the news director for KEYZ and also serves as a contributor on News and Views with Joel Heitcamp; Mike brings the top news of Williston to the rest of the state. He was born and raised in the Mondak.
Micheal Reuter

Williston Fire Crews Clear East Broadway Commercial Fire In Just Over An Hour
A passing driver spotted smoke rising from a roof on East Broadway Street, and Williston firefighters were on the scene within minutes Sunday afternoon.

North Dakota Reports First West Nile Case Of Season In Cass County
Mosquitoes in five North Dakota counties are carrying West Nile virus, and health officials say the risk isn't going away until the bugs do.

Governor Armstrong Declares Statewide Fire Emergency Amid Rapid Drought Expansion
A statewide fire emergency is now official in North Dakota, and the numbers behind that decision are pretty striking.

North Dakota Just Dropped Its Full 2026 Hunting Season Dates
American marten season is opening for the first time in 2026, and that's just one of the updates North Dakota Game and Fish quietly tucked into this year's regulations.

Kratom Is Now Illegal In North Dakota Starting 5PM Today
A plant-based supplement that was on store shelves with zero age restrictions just became a felony-level offense in North Dakota overnight.

New Town Is Hosting A Three Day Brain Health Event Open To Everyone
From dementia in Native communities to addiction recovery and traumatic brain injuries, the lineup of speakers at this August conference in New Town is covering a lot of ground.

Kratom Sold In Gas Stations Is Now Banned Across North Dakota
It looks like a gummy. It sits next to the energy drinks. And until this week, anyone could buy it — no age check, no questions asked.

North Dakota Hospital Births Cost Nearly 6000 Dollars Less Than Average
Having a baby in North Dakota costs thousands less than the national average. That one number tells a pretty big part of the story here.

Colfax Man Gets Prison Time For Stealing 130 Cattle Worth Half A Million
More than 130 cattle vanished, and the story the owners were told didn't hold up. A Colfax man is now heading to prison after the whole thing unraveled in court.

Walsh County Prosecutor Kelley Cole Appointed To Northeast District Bench
A familiar face in Northeast North Dakota legal circles just got a new title. Kelley Cole's appointment fills a seat that's been empty since spring.
