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From Our July 15, 2026 Issue:
Law enforcement officers have been in short supply locally, as well as the extended area. At the June Kenmare City Council meeting, City Police chief discussed the number of hours being dedicated just to investigate, leaving little time for other duties. In addition, he worried about pending cases left to him after being on leave for National Guard obligations. Ward County Sheriff Robert Roed wanted to clear up any miscommunication between the City of Kenmare and the Ward County Sheriff department....
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City working a deal for 6th Street sidewalk and lights
The City of Kenmare may very soon have a plan in order for a sidewalk on the north side of the newly constructed Sixth Street, as well as lighting once again on the currently darkened street.
Posted 5/12/15 (Tue) read more »
Fires get away despite low risk category
Just 24 hours after the area received a quarter-inch of rain, two grass fires April 28 quickly spread because of continued tinder conditions.
Posted 5/05/15 (Tue) read more »
Equalization hearing packs City Hall meeting room
At least 29 Kenmare property owners signed petitions officially protesting their 2014 tax valuations.
Posted 4/28/15 (Tue) read more »
Squatter takes up residence in church
An arrest has been made and a man has been charged with criminal trespass after it was learned through surveillance video that he was living in the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Kenmare.
Posted 4/21/15 (Tue) read more »
Home owners growing tired of Sixth Street debacle
A number of property owners living along Kenmare’s Sixth Street construction zone are growing increasingly impatient as finish work seems to be rolling at a snail’s pace.
Posted 4/14/15 (Tue) read more »
Moisture in area appears adequate for crop growth
It’s been a mild and dry winter but Hank Bodmer isn’t a bit worried about moisture for his crops.
Posted 4/07/15 (Tue) read more »
Truck hit by bullet on Highway 52
A truck driver passing through Kenmare last Tuesday (March 24) suffered injuries to his left arm after his vehicle was hit by a high-caliber bullet.
Posted 3/31/15 (Tue) read more »
Philip Zimmer: It's a miracle this can happen
Philip Zimmer is thinking about getting machinery ready for spring’s work on the farm, but there’s something a little more important that he has to do first.
Posted 3/24/15 (Tue) read more »
Local meat processing facility re-opens
A longtime downtown Kenmare business that closed recently re-opened Tuesday under a new name and new ownership.
Posted 3/10/15 (Tue) read more »
Honkers take District 16 title, Harris drains 26
Kenmare celebrated the District 16 title Monday night with a 63-49 win over the Stanely Blue Jays in the Stanley gym.
Posted 3/03/15 (Tue) read more »