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Man Dies in Fargo Vehicle Fire

Police identify victim as 68-year-old Stephen Hanson

Man Found Dead in Burning Vehicle Identified

Fargo police investigating cause of vehicle fire that claimed the life of 68-year-old resident Stephen Hanson.

Man Convicted After Damaging Vehicles in Downtown Fargo

Peter Isensee pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts related to a 2025 incident.

Fargo Man Charged with Wengel Murder Housed Alone in Maximum Security Cell

Jail officials reveal new details about housing violent offenders

Man Found Dead in Burning Vehicle in Fargo

Authorities investigating cause of fire, identity of victim

Prosecutors Pursue Murder Case Without Body

Former prosecutors reflect on challenges of proving death in high-profile cases

Violent Crime Down 10% in Fargo in 2025

Police Chief cites Real Time Crime Center, traffic safety team, and community cooperation as factors in the decline.

Community Rallies to Search for Missing Woman in Otter Tail County

Dozens gather in Battle Lake, Minnesota to look for evidence related to Isadora Wengel's disappearance.

Over 100 Volunteers Search for Missing Fargo Woman

Isadora Wengel's boyfriend charged with her murder as community rallies to find her remains.

Police Believe North Dakota Woman Was Murdered and Dismembered

Authorities say Isadora Wengel's boyfriend has been charged with her murder, but her body has not been found.

Group Searches Near Red River for Missing Woman Allegedly Killed by Boyfriend

Isadora Wengel's father expresses gratitude as volunteers look for clues in her disappearance.

Three Injured in Fargo Intersection Crash

Collision occurred at 45th Street South and 49th Avenue South on Friday evening.

T-Bone Crash Reported in South Fargo

Multiple people injured in collision at busy intersection

Judge sets $5M bond for man accused of killing Isadora Wengel

Joshua Hite faces Class AA felony murder charges in the death of the 25-year-old West Fargo woman.

Fargo Man Charged with Girlfriend's Murder, $5M Bond Set

Joshua Hite accused of killing and dismembering Isadora Wengel, remains possibly in Otter Tail County

Missing North Dakota Woman Isadora Wengel Believed Dead, Boyfriend Arrested

Fargo police say 25-year-old Isadora Wengel was "heinously murdered" and her body has not been recovered.

Fargo Man Arrested for Girlfriend's Murder

Joshua Hite charged with murder, evidence tampering, and providing false information

Murder Charges Filed Against Joshua Hite

Fargo man accused of killing girlfriend Isadora Wengel

Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Killing Isadora Wengel

Cass County States Attorney announces charges in high-profile murder case

Fargo Man Charged with Murdering Girlfriend, Dismembering Body

Joshua Hite, 21, accused of killing 24-year-old Isadora Wengel and tampering with evidence